1: today we begin accepting pre-orders for issue 2. We need your help! We’re half funded for the printing, thanks to our beautiful sponsors… now we need you guys to take us the rest of the way by pre-ordering your very own copy!
2: Ordering the newest copy is no longer our only option. We’re now offering a four tier subscription service for the toad, through a platform very similar to Patreon.
From the archives we give you our only Toad historical comedy video so far: the adventures of Thaddeus the pickler, read by our voice actors through a series of ‘found letters’ from the 1800s.
Joplin artists creatively interpret one of modern history’s most meme-able moments: Bernies Mittens
Read MoreThe Olivia apartments- one of Joplin Missouri’s most beloved and historic structures- is in a life or death struggle for redemption after vacant years and a structure fire last year. Now, there’s a chance to save it. Read personal memories about the building from councilwoman Christina Williams, and find out more of the buildings’ fascinating past from post art library executive director Jill Sullivan.
Read MoreA valentine’s day short story, by local author Zach Spiering.
Read MoreA new written piece by Matthew McBirth, that thoughtfully walks through common debate points brought up from outside the anti-racism movement . Responding to the same 10 points from our podcast set, Matthew answers questions such as, “do you justify rioting”, “do you think should police be abolished,” “isn’t biased media part of the problem,” “why do southern monuments need to be removed”, and more.
Read MoreA consolidated collection of our entire “pain and perspective” series. Through 4 videos, 2 podcast episodes, and an essay, we listen in to our local residents of color as they talk through their stories and perspectives relating to the anti-racism events of the past year. This is a politically neutral series that invites everyone to listen and to learn as tough questions are thoughtfully explored.
Read MoreOur exclusive interview with photog Aaron DuRall, about his journey from Joplin to NYC, his colorful “I Stayed Home” quarantine series, and his work spanning from street photography to shooting for Cosmopolitan mag. Includes images not originally included in printed issue!
Read MoreBeginning in late 2020 and finishing out on Martin Luther King day 2021, the Joplin Toad has proudly produced and released a series of 4 videos and 2 podcast episodes on the topic of anti racism in Joplin and beyond.
This post contains the final 2 videos in that series- “what is the problem” and “Moving forward”.
