Best Ccd Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 245- “With Rob Hart!” 1:49:56

23h ago1:49:56

1:49:56

Novelist and recent comic book writer ROB HART joins the boys this week to discuss his writing career, what comics mean to him as a professional writer, the industry, inspiration & the creative process, and getting comics signed by Spawn! Rob’s an old friend of Tommy’s and we had a great time shooting the shit with him… and you’ll have a great time…

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Episode 244- “Tax Day Special!” 1:19:44

8d ago1:19:44

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Recording this episode on Tax Day (April 15th) gave us a good excuses to talk about "The Mystery of the Tax Collector from Space!", a funky little alien story from Tales Of Suspense issue 33 (Marvel Comics, June 1962)! Plus movies involving taxes & finance, and the usual Jacked Kirby crackin’ around! Fun stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, includin…

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Episode 243- “Challengers Of The Unknown, Issue 1!” 1:20:52

16d ago1:20:52

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The fellas take a deep dive into the first issue of DC Comics’ series Challengers Of The Unknown (1958), which is an early example of Kirby both drawing AND writing! Join us for the fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the show on multiple platforms, a link to buy a slick t-shirt, and our social media pages, visit our Flow…

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Episode 242- "Godzilla Special!" 1:49:15

1M ago1:49:15

1:49:15

It's GOJIRA FEVER! To coincide with the release of the latest Godzilla movie, our friends (the biggest Godzilla fans we know) AL BOULDER & YOUNG JAMES WEST join us this week to discuss the Jack Kirby character appearances in the 1977 Marvel Comics' Godzilla series! The FF, The Avengers, Devil Dinosaur, Dum Dum Dugan... its mayhem! We have a good ti…

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Episode 241- “With Ethan Sacks!” 1:40:57

1M ago1:40:57

1:40:57

This week, we’re joined by pop culture journalist-turned-comic book scribe ETHAN SACKS to discuss how journalism led to writing comics, writing in a galaxy far, far away, getting to play with Kirby characters in the Marvel Comics universe, mental health, his new creator-owned work A Haunted Girl, and more! You can follow Ethan on Instagram: @ethanj…

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Episode 240- “TOXL!” 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

This week we get right in there with Jack Kirby’s entry for DC’s Weird Mystery Tales issue 2, ‘Toxl, The World Killer!’. We’ve discussed this story on the podcast many years ago, but this time we’re doing a deep dive into this really fun story that was originally intended for Kirby’s Spirit World comics magazine. Join us! For all things Jacked Kirb…

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Episode 239- “Street Code” with Dean Haspiel! 1:58:16

2M ago1:58:16

1:58:16

Our buddy and award-winning comic book creator Dean Haspiel joins us this week to discuss Jack Kirby’s autobiographical story ‘Street Code’… while also telling us about his most recent work/Kickstarter campaign for his latest project ‘THE RED HOOK X DEAN HASPIEL’… which is also autobiographical! Wowza! It’s always a great time when the boys shoot t…

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Episode 238- “The Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants!” with Maurice Carlos Ruffin 2:04:47

2M ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Award-winning New Orleans author MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN returns to the show to discuss Marvel Comics’ Uncanny X-Men issue 4 (March ‘64) and how it relates to his new book The American Daughters (hitting shelves this week! Go get a copy!) X-Men, Nawlins, books, movies, Kirby’s progressivism, Black History… we dip into it all! You can follow Maurice o…

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Episode 237- “Spidey Vs. Torch!” 2:37:19

2M ago2:37:19

2:37:19

BRIAN RUPPERT of the podcast Reviewing History joins us this week to discuss a Jack Kirby-pencilled story from Amazing Spider-Man issue 8 (Marvel Comics, October 1963); Spidey & the Human Torch butt teenage heads, often! We also talk Jack’s history with Spider-Man, movie stuff, and more! Give Brian a follow on Instagram: @brian_ruppert And make sur…

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Episode 236- “Captain Victory, Issue 1” 1:32:52

3M ago1:32:52

1:32:52

This week, Darrell Greer of the popular Instagram page @read.your.comics, joins us for a deep dive into the first issue of Jack Kirby’s early-‘80s Pacific Comics title Captain Victory And The Galactic Rangers! It’s alotta fun! Make sure you check out @read.your.comics on Instagram for some great content featuring all your favorite (and not so favor…

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Episode 235- “The Midnight Monster!” 1:27:47

3M ago1:27:47

1:27:47

This week, we dive into Marvel’s April 1962 issue of Journey Into Mystery, issue 79, featuring the story ‘The Midnight Monster’… which might be a precursor for the Incredible Hulk! We discuss the similarities, the similar influences, and the probability that this little tale births the creation of Bruce Banner’s alter ego! For all things Jacked Kir…

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Episode 234- “Sky Masters!” 1:25:41

3M ago1:25:41

1:25:41

Rand Hoppe and Tom Kraft of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center join us this week to discuss their latest project/fundraiser, Sky Masters of the Space Force – The Complete Sundays Strips in Color (1959-1960)! We talk about the strip’s history, why and how the Kirby Museum decided to make it their first published project, and more! It’s always…

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Episode 233- “Revenge Of Kirby Q&A!” 1:42:10

3M ago1:42:10

1:42:10

We’re doing our first Kirby Question & Answer of the new year! We asked listeners and followers to send us Kirby-centric Qs… and we did our best to A! They sparked some interesting conversation as well as some bawdy humor! Listen and enjoy! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page…

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Episode 232- “Our First Of ‘24!” 1:15:06

4M ago1:15:06

1:15:06

Happy New Year! The boys are back after a little holiday hiatus to have a topic-less discussion about all things life! (Well… comics, the holidays, gifts, and plans for the show in 2024. That’s life to us!) Join us, won’t you? For all things Jacked Kirby, please visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen to the …

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Episode 231- “Jeff Smith Returns!” 1:30:36

4M ago1:30:36

1:30:36

Episode 231- “Jeff Smith Returns!” Back on the show and back from the dead, comic book living legend JEFF SMITH returns to us for an epic conversation about “awesome bullshit” like his recent health scare, fandom, music, the joy of comics, reflecting on his work and life, Jack Kirby, AND his latest project Thorn (the college comic strip that was th…

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Episode 230- “With Pat Olliffe!” 1:10:25

5M ago1:10:25

1:10:25

Episode 230- “With Pat Olliffe!” This week we’re joined by veteran comic book artist PAT OLLIFFE! We’re so glad to finally have Pat on the show, talking about his career in comics, the new Secret Wars title (on stands now!), music, Xmas movies, and of course King Kirby! With 30 years in the industry, Pat has a lot of insight! To follow Pat online, …

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Episode 229- “Our Holiday Special: Revisited!” 1:22:30

5M ago1:22:30

1:22:30

We got a little busy this week with holiday things and other commitments, so we’re going to be re-airing a past holiday episode of Jacked Kirby from December 2018! Tommy and Mike D. focus on two Christmas-centric stories Jack worked on for DC Comics; ‘The Sandman in The Seal Men’s War on Santa Claus’ and ‘The Boy Commandos in A Break For Santa’. En…

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Episode 228- “Private Strong!” 1:31:27

5M ago1:31:27

1:31:27

The boys discuss the two-issue Radio (later Archie) Comics series The Double Life Of Private Strong, created by Joe Simon in 1959. What did Kirby bring to the character? What did we think about these stories? How do they connect to other Simon & Kirby works? Listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedk…

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Episode 227- “The Glory Boat!” 2:19:15

5M ago2:19:15

2:19:15

Just in time for Thanksgiving, it’s The Gravy Boat! Uh, we mean, THE GLORY BOAT! Our friend John Cocozza, the proprietor of New Jersey’s Ross Brewing, joins us to discuss this 1971 New Gods arch that starts with the Deep Six Gang and ends on the aforementioned Glory Boat! It’s some epic Fourth World Kirby goodness to be thankful for! Follow John’s …

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Episode 226- “With Dan Panosian!” 1:06:25

5M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Comic book creator DAN PANOSIAN joins us this week to talk comics, his career, art, Jack Kirby, and more! A 30+ year veteran of the industry, Dan has a unique perspective on all facets of making comics, advertising art, video games, and lots more! You can follow Dan on Instagram: @urbanbarbarian He’s also on Facebook & Twitter! For all things Jacke…

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Episode 225- “Andy MacDonald Returns!” 1:48:24

6M ago1:48:24

1:48:24

Comic artist Andy McDonald (Marvel, DC, and more!) is back on the show with us, and this time we’re discussing the role original art plays in the livelihood of working comic artists, as well as Jack Kirby’s struggles to get his original art returned from Marvel back in the day. You can find Andy on instagram here: @andymacdeez And also check out hi…

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Episode 224- “With Sean Howe!” 1:20:15

6M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

This week, we’re joined by writer SEAN HOWE, who’s 2012 book ‘Marvel Comics: The Untold Story' has become a valuable reference in the current… and ongoing… Marvel Comics Stan Lee/Jack Kirby debate. So we'll discuss that, as WELL as his brand new book ‘Agents Of Chaos: Thomas King Forçade, High Times, and the Paranoid End of the 1970s’! Find Sean on…

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Episode 223- “The Haunted Roller Coaster!” With The Geekz 1:51:47

6M ago1:51:47

1:51:47

For our last Jacktober episode of the month, we’re joined by our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton, co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast, to discuss a haunted roller coaster story from Tales Of Suspense issue 30 (Marvel Comics, March 1962), ‘The Ghost Rode A Roller Coaster!’ We also get into our theme park experiences, favorite scary movies taking pl…

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Episode 222- “Lone Shark!” 1:18:22

6M ago1:18:22

1:18:22

Tommy & Mike D. jump into the deep end of the spooky season with another Jacktober show; this time, “Lone Shark!” By Simon & Kirby, featured in Harvey’s Black Magic issue 33 from 1954. Fears of water, the unknown deep, atomic war, and discussion of some movies with sharks… give it a listen and have some monstrous fun! For all things Jacked Kirby, v…

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Episode 221- “Alarming Tales!” 1:28:34

7M ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Episode 221- “Alarming Tales!” For our second Jacktober episode of 2023, we discuss Simon and Kirby’s Harvey Comic ALARMING TALES issue 1 (1957)! Sci-fi, psychedelia, psychological horror, and a talking dogman… this anthology comic has all the wacky stuff we enjoy! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s a…

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Episode #220.5: Live from Industry City 1:21:08

7M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Join Mike D, one half of the Jacked Kirby team, as he joins Rob Martin (CCD) and Anthony Marino (BKOne) LIVE from INDUSTRY CITY, Brooklybn. They will be KICKING off the Super Week festivities on behalf of St Mark's Comics, will discuss spooky season and all the fantastic events coming up for all of us at Industry City in October of 2023!…

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Episode 220- “Cat People!” 1:23:06

7M ago1:23:06

1:23:06

It’s October, and we’re kickin’ off a month of our annual spooky-themed Jacktober episodes with a Simon & Kirby pre-code 1953 story from Prize Comics’ Black Magic issue 27, “The Cat People!” Gypsies! Cat creatures! Cat movies! Cat fun!!! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/ja…

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Episode 219 - “Roy Schwartz Returns!" 1:02:03

7M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

Our friend, writer and historian ROY SCHWARTZ, returns to the show to share some classic New York Kirby tales, discuss Captain America’s Jewish background, and to tell us (and you) about the new exhibit he’s involved in; JewCE! (THE MUSEUM AND LABORATORY OF THE JEWISH COMICS EXPERIENCE runs October 9, through December 2023. Get tickets at www.jewce…

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Episode 218- “Hurricane!” 1:37:40

7M ago1:37:40

1:37:40

Our buddy George O’Connor (The Olympians graphic novels, and currently, the Asgardians) is back on the show with us to talk HURRICANE, SON OF THOR a character (who like George) has a connection to the gods of olde… and we’re gonna discuss how! This Simon & Kirby story appears in Timely’s Captain America Comics issue 1 (December 1940), and has a thr…

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Episode 217- “With Mike Carlin!” 1:27:51

8M ago1:27:51

1:27:51

This week, legendary comic book veteran MIKE CARLIN joins us for a conversation. Recently retired, we rope Mike back in to discuss 9/11, moms, kids these days, his career, and of course, Jack Kirby! From He-Man to Superman, Mike’s done it all... and won some awards along the way! Mike can be found on Facebook. But he’s retired now, so leave him alo…

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Episode 216- “With Simon Fraser!” 1:53:53

8M ago1:53:53

1:53:53

Artist SIMON FRASER finally joins us for a conversation about his career, comics, Kirby’s influence across the pond, fandom, British comics, art, and more! Good stuff! You can find Simon on Instagram: @si_fraser And visit his website: www.simonfraser.net For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby…

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Episode 215- “The Origin Of The Inhumans!“ 1:38:00

8M ago1:38:00

1:38:00

This week we discuss the back-up stories from Thor issues 146-152 (1967) that tell “The Origin of… the Incomparable Inhumans!” Pure Kirby goodness (with some Stan stuff thrown in)! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There, you can find various links to listen to the show, links to follow our social media page…

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Episode 214- “Crossing The Bifrost!” With Ryan Does 1:46:59

8M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

This week we talk to Ryan Does, creator and host of the podcast ACROSS THE BIGFROST, which focuses on everyone’s favorite God Of Thunder, The Mighty Thor! We discuss Thor (obviously) throughout the years, the challenges involved in writing legacy characters, podcasting, fandom, the Predator movies, Kirby’s visuals, and more! Good conversation with …

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Episode 213- “Summer Vacation!” 1:15:56

9M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

With a few more weeks of August left, Tommy & Mike D. are guest-free for this episode, having an easy, breezy conversation about what they’ve been up to this summer. Grab a cold lemonade or a strong beer and join us! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There, you can find various links to listen to the show, l…

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Episode 212- “Solar Legion!” With Tom Scioli 1:42:54

9M ago1:42:54

1:42:54

Our friend TOM SCIOLI is BACK on the program to discuss his new project/book, ‘Jack Kirby’s Starr Warriors starring Adam Starr And The Solar Legion’! We also discuss Pee-Wee, Tom’s illustrated Stan Lee biography ‘I Am Stan’, nostalgia, Go-Bots, Kirby’s storytelling, and more! We always have a great time with Tom, so check it out! For Tom on Instagr…

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Episode 211- “With Mike Baron!” 1:01:59

9M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Veteran comic book scribe MIKE BARON joins us this week to discuss how Jack Kirby influences writers, the appeal of the anti-hero, working on creator-owned comics vs. corporate IP, and a lot more! Baron is an Eisner & Kirby awards winner, and he’s still pumping out comics on the regular. You can find all of his social media and project links on his…

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Episode 210- “Steve Rude Returns!” 2:04:40

9M ago2:04:40

2:04:40

We’re happy to have our friend Steve “The Dude” Rude back on the show with us for a deep, insightful, inspiring conversation that goes beyond comics (although we talk about those, too)! Steve shares with us some Kirby stories, talks about writing Nexus solo for the first time, and asks US very thoughtful questions. We hope you enjoy the answers as …

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Episode 209- “With Evan Husney!” 1:34:03

9M ago1:34:03

1:34:03

This week, we’re joined by EVAN HUSNEY (producer/co-creator of TV’s Dark Side Of The Ring & Tales From The Territories, co-host of the movie podcast One Fucking Hour, and archivist of Power Comics); we talk about how he went from Troma to making his own TV shows, genre movies, wrestling, Jack Kirby collecting, and Golden Age Kirby! We had a great c…

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Episode 208- “With Jason Aaron!” 1:43:28

10M ago1:43:28

1:43:28

This episode, we talk to prolific comic book scribe JASON AARON! We discuss his career in comics, the challenge of taking on legacy characters, Kirby’s writing, complaining comic book fans, and more! We enjoyed talking to Jason, and we hope YOU enjoy listenin’! You can find Jason on Instagram; @jasonaaron And visit his Linktree to see ALL of his go…

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Episode 207- “O.M.A.C. Issue 1!” 1:39:26

10M ago1:39:26

1:39:26

Artist, writer, filmmaker, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON is back on the show for a deep dive with Tommy & Mike D. into Jack Kirby’s prescient DC Comic O.M.A.C., One Man Army Corps issue 1 from October 1974! We break that shit down! You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheandsrson69 Give him a follow! Also, search his name on Amazon and buy some …

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Episode 206- “Kirby At Marvel: The Book!” 1:23:05

10M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Author MICHAEL HILL joins the program this week to discuss his new book ‘Kirby At Marvel: Volume 1 1956-1963’. This is Michael’s second book examining Jack Kirby’s work, so he’s done his research and he has a lot to say! To buy the book: https://www.lulu.com/shop/michael-hill/kirby-at-marvel/paperback/product-w84jpv.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4 For al…

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Episode 205- “More Stan Lee?!” 1:32:42

10M ago1:32:42

1:32:42

Will the Marvel myth-making machine never end?! This week, we discuss the new Disney+ documentary ‘Stan Lee’. Expect vitriol! ‘Nuff said. For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby (Link in our IG bio, of course!) Rate and review us o…

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Episode 204- “The People Breeders!” 1:48:44

11M ago1:48:44

1:48:44

BIG AL IS BACK! Alive and kickin’, Alfred Accettura, an essential part of the Jacked Kirby Krew, is back on the show! We discuss his recent health battles AND issue 134 of The Mighty Thor (September 1966). The High Evolutionary, wolves that are men, Canadian fires, the MCU, the myth of Stan Lee, Asgardians as aliens, golf, and so much more get jawe…

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Episode 203- “With Ron Garney!” 57:42

11M ago57:42

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Veteran comic book artist RON GARNEY joins the fellas to talk about his career, the Marvel Method, Hollywood & Keanu, creative endeavors beyond the industry, and of course, Jack Kirby! We had a great time talking to Ron! He fit right in to the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! Enjoy! You can follow Ron on Instagram: @rongarneyart For all things…

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Episode 202- “Cap Meets Fury!” 1:26:22

11M ago1:26:22

1:26:22

On the heels of Memorial Day here in the good ol’ US of A, we’re digging into some Golden Age Marvel… via the Silver Age! Marvel Comics’ Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos issue 13 (October 1964), sees the Howlers back in Europa meeting Captain America & Bucky! Action-packed shit! Plus, we talk some WWII movies, Marvel Universe connections, and mo…

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Episode 201- “The Recap!” 1:13:43

11M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

Episode 201- “The Recap!” For the latest episode, Mike D. & Tommy eschew a topic or theme to shoot the shit about the podcast’s history. Join us for an easy, breezy conversation- full of comic book blabbering and laughs a’plenty! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and to buy a t-shirt, visit o…

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Episode 200- “With Kevin Eastman!” 1:34:38

12M ago1:34:38

1:34:38

Episode 200- “With Kevin Eastman!” We hit 200! And what a better way to celebrate than by having a conversation with legendary and inspiring comic book maker and co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, KEVIN EASTMAN?! Kevin Eastman, kids!!! It’s a big one for us. What more do we have to say?! Have a listen and enjoy! To follow Kevin on Inst…

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Episode 199- “The Wedding Party!” 1:47:12

12M ago1:47:12

1:47:12

For episode 199, we’re gonna celebrate the 1965 wedding of Sue Storm and Reed Richards in Marvel Comics’ Fantastic Four annual 3 with our fantastic friend and frequent guest, George O’Connor! Bring your libation of choice and be ready to have some fun! Check out George’s doing on his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com To listen to Jacked Kirby eve…

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Episode 198- “Kirby Q&A Strikes Again!” 1:38:20

12M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

The boys bring back an old favorite, our Kirby Question & Answer bit! We requested listeners and followers send us Kirby-centric questions that we will answer on the show! Expect some (hopefully) thoughtful responses as well as some bawdy humor as only Mike D. & Tommy can provide! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media…

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Episode 197- “Kirby’s Collages!” With JCrash 1:55:55

1y ago1:55:55

1:55:55

Chicago-based collage artist JCrash (Jerry Nelson) joins us this week as we FINALLY get to the episode of the podcast wherein we discuss Jack Kirby’s collage work, both in and out of comics! Follow Jerry on Instagram; @jcrashart You can also visit his LinkTree page to check out all his shit, buys one merch, and support his work! www.linktr.ee/jcras…

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