The Gray Areas Podcast with Gibby Grey and Tarda the Mutant Water-Bear

Written by Shwa Laytart, Illustrated by Bluumangoo

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Join two cosmic co-hosts, Gibby Grey, a groovy little alien with a knack for curiosity, and Tarda, a sarcastic, telepathic mutant water-bear, as they podcast their way through the multiverse, trippin’ and zippin’ through strange worlds, while collecting curious clues, and meeting all kinds of otherworldly characters. This space-duo tumble into glittering wormholes, traveling through dimensions to unravel the strings of existence one broadcast at a time. In this episode of The Gray Areas, our co-hosts blast off on a trippy, dimension-hopping adventure surfing the cosmic waves of the weird and wondrous to unmask the mystery of the Aliengels—enigmatic, otherworldly entities. 

Hardcover, 102 pgs, printed with dyslexia-friendly front!

(2025) Avantpop Publishing

Release Date: May 25, 2025

"It's a galactic road trip full of strange encounters, soulful giggles, and a kaleidoscope of self-discovery." -Shellma, owner of The Last Giggle

"The grooviest multiverse mixtape of wonder, weirdness, and whimsical wisdom!" -Heroes Without Borders

"A psychedelic, interdimensional podcast adventure for the curious. A cosmic quest through the multiverse for curious kids and cosmic dreamers." -DJ Morny

"A cosmic space tale of friendship, mystery, and interstellar mayhem." -Hanayafufu

Thank you to our crowdfunding campaign supporters for helping Gibby & Tarda become a reality in this beautiful hardcover book!

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