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Two Sketches with Toby Morris

The Spinoff’s resident cartoonist-in-chief Toby Morris chats to New Zealand's most interesting scribblers while they both complete a finished piece of art. New episodes monthly. Made with support from NZ On Air.

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Sir Michael Hill talks cartoons, TV ads and toilets

To close out the season, and potentially the series, Toby boards the super yacht of jeweller, entrepreneur, rich lister and, now, cartoonist, Michael Hill. In the following conversation the two discuss how Michael amassed a fortune by selling jewellery in a way no one’s quite matched since. They also talk about why your worst enemy is often yourself and the Knight of the Realm offers up his best tip for going to the toilet. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/?s=toby+morris #TwoSketches #MichaelHill #TobyMorris

Comedian Angella Dravid destroys our webseries

In the seventh episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Angella Dravid makes herself at home in the dining room of Toby Morris’ house. Angella is an award winning comedian appearing on local TV screens in Funny Girls, Golden Boy and Jono and Ben. People use the terms “awkward” and “weird” when talking about her comedy and this appearance on Two Sketches is no different. Expect to learn the best way to deal with a heckler, a discussion about the inside workings of brothels and an accidental Hitler drawing. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/toby-morris/ #AngellaDravid #TobyMorris #TwoSketches

Artist Bob Kerr and the secret origin of Terry Teo

In the sixth episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Toby Morris visits the Wellington studio of children’s book illustrator and writer Bob Kerr. Bob is also the co-creator of Terry Teo, one of New Zealand’s most beloved characters. Bob spills on Tery Teo’s secret origin, discusses his career as a fine artist and tells Toby why it’s dangerous for artists to travel on planes. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/toby-morris/ #TwoSketches #Comics #TerryTeo

Comic artist Ben Stenbeck talks Hellboy, Buffy & imposter syndrome

In the fifth episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Toby Morris chats with comic artist Ben Stenbeck. Ben discusses his 14 year career as a professional artist: how he broke into the international comic industry at its peak from New Zealand, how he “made a mess” of his pages for a Buffy comic and what’s it’s like collaborating with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/toby-morris/ #TwoSketches #Comics #Hellboy

Metiria Turei talks art and life after politics

In the fourth episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Toby Morris chats with textile artist and former Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei. Toby gives his nan the superhero treatment while Metiria stitches what could be her superpower. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/author/toby-morris/ #TwoSketches #NZPol #VaginaDentata

Gender identity, queer/trans comics and LEGO

In the third episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Toby Morris is a guest in the home of outspoken queer and trans cartoonist Sam Orchard. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/?s=toby+morris #TwoSketches #Queercomics #LGBTQIA

Sharon Murdoch talks sexism, politics and Simon Bridges as a centaur

In the second episode of The Spinoff’s webseries Two Sketches, Toby Morris has a long chat and a draw with legendary political cartoonist Sharon Murdoch. They talk sexism and politics while Toby draws Simon Bridges as a centaur. Made with the support of NZ On Air For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/?s=toby+morris #TwoSketches #NZPol #Cartoons

Michel Mulipola talks WWE, Marvel, Tekken and drawing The Rock

In the first episode of The Spinoff’s new series Two Sketches, Toby Morris has a good long chat and a draw with legend Michel Mulipola: pro wrestler, artist for WWE comics and Marvel trading cards. Two Sketches is made with the support of NZ On Air. For more from Toby Morris on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/?s=toby+morris #Marvel #WWE #TwoSketches