S01E04: Tintin — The Elegance of Simplicity

Yan introduces Nat to a childhood-defining classic: "The Adventures of Tintin" by Hergé. Yan makes an argument for the series as a cultural snapshot of early-to-mid 20th century Belgium, while Nat is captivated by Snowy the Dog.

00:00 - Preamble

03:09 - Unhinged Yant: The Elegance of Simplicity

17:30 - Nat Reads Tintin In Tibet

20:24 - Discussion

41:31 - Yan’s Final Questions

In this episode, Nat reads The Adventures of Tintin Album #20: Tintin in Tibet by Hergé.

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Comic Sans is an Andas Productions podcast hosted by Myle Yan Tay and Nathaniel Mah, produced by Roshan Singh Sambhi, and co-produced by Scott Lee Chua. Cover art by Isabel Fang. Marketing by Shevon Leck. Transcribed by Josephine Kim.

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