Join Jack Kirby fans Mike D & Tommy Lombardozzi as they invite weekly guests to discuss and explore the work and contributions of the comic book industry's greatest creator, with lots of laughs along the way! All hail the King of Comics!
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This show will explore the deeper meaning of our relationship with food. We dive into issues related to body image, restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise, and eating disorder related behaviors. We utilize ideas from psychoanalysis, the deep work therapy, to bring you answers about why you do the things you do and one step closer to a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
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Understanding Disordered Eating: Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image Healing
Rachelle Heinemann
This show will explore the deeper meaning of our relationship with food. We dive into issues related to body image, restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise, and eating disorder related behaviors. We utilize ideas from psychoanalysis, the deep work therapy, to bring you answers about why you do the things you do and one step closer to a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
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Our buddy HO CHE ANDERSON is BACK on the show, this time to discuss his current project ‘The Most Embarrassing Things I’ve Ever Done: Drawings 1986-1991’… a collection of his teenage art in book form from Black Eye Books! Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies, Plus the comics that have influenced him over the years, movies…
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This week it’s out Summer Special, wherein the fellas decide to risk it all by going swimming right after lunch… that is to say, jumping in with no topic, no theme, and no floatation device! Will they swim like gold medal Olympians and deliver a fun-filled episode you’ll remember forever… or will they be brought under by a Great White, forcing you …
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142. Are Eating Disorders Considered Addictions? with Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI
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Are eating disorders actually a type of addiction? It’s easy to think of eating disorders as, well, a disorder. But when we start to really dive into the nitty gritty, are they actually considered an addiction? In today’s episode, I am joined by Iris Epstein. Since 2004, Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI has focused her career on eating disorder …
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142. Are Eating Disorders Considered Addictions? with Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI
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Are eating disorders actually a type of addiction? It’s easy to think of eating disorders as, well, a disorder. But when we start to really dive into the nitty gritty, are they actually considered an addiction? In today’s episode, I am joined by Iris Epstein. Since 2004, Iris Epstein RD, CDCES, CEDS-S, CAI has focused her career on eating disorder …
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Episode 257- “Kamandi Does Chicago!”
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An ape army is in pursuit of Kamandi… and they all encounter gopher people, a giant worm, robo-gangsters, and more craziness en route to Chicago in Kamandi, The Last Boy On Earth issues 17-20! Kirby creates some wacky scenarios for our boy, and we’re along for the ride… so join us! If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer,…
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141. The Problem With Our Culture and How To Change It with Michael Levine, Ph.D., FAED
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How do we challenge cultural norms when society has a strong perception of how things “should” be? Cultural and environmental factors undeniably influence our understanding and experience of our relationship with food and our bodies. But, let’s reconsider them. This is an opportunity to examine how our personal, professional, and political actions …
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141. The Problem With Our Culture and How To Change It with Michael Levine, Ph.D., FAED
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How do we challenge cultural norms when society has a strong perception of how things “should” be? Cultural and environmental factors undeniably influence our understanding and experience of our relationship with food and our bodies. But, let’s reconsider them. This is an opportunity to examine how our personal, professional, and political actions …
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No, it’s not an episode about Tommy & Mike D., it’s an episode about the team of WW2 soldiers featured in the DC Comics series Our Fighting Forces that Jack Kirby took over for a stint, starting with the issue we’ll be discussing (151) here! Kirby excelled at war comics… so what did we think of THIS one, technically his last foray into the genre? L…
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140. Cliff Notes: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorder Treatment Before You Begin
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The idea of eating disorder treatment can feel very overwhelming. If you aren’t sure where to start, then this episode is for you. Think of it as your crash course—because who doesn't love a good cliff notes version? When it comes to eating disorder treatment, building an outpatient team (if we’ve excluded higher level of care for now) is probably …
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140. Cliff Notes: Everything You Need to Know About Eating Disorder Treatment Before You Begin
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The idea of eating disorder treatment can feel very overwhelming. If you aren’t sure where to start, then this episode is for you. Think of it as your crash course—because who doesn't love a good cliff notes version? When it comes to eating disorder treatment, building an outpatient team (if we’ve excluded higher level of care for now) is probably …
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139. Fertility and Nutrition with Rachelle Mallik MA, RD, LDN
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How many old wives’ tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you that intentional weight loss will miraculously improve your IVF outcomes? If you’re even slightly “overweight” and experiencing fertility issues, it’s common for doctors to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest you “lose a little we…
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139. Fertility and Nutrition with Rachelle Mallik MA, RD, LDN
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How many old wives’ tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you that intentional weight loss will miraculously improve your IVF outcomes? If you’re even slightly “overweight” and experiencing fertility issues, it’s common for doctors to subtly (or not so subtly) suggest you “lose a little we…
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This week, ANDREW POST & DAVE WEXLER join us to discuss their new art project ‘zine ‘The Many Faces Of Jack Kirby’! What inspired them to make it? What’s their relationship with Kirby’s work? What do his art and creations mean to them? Listen and find out!!! You can contact Dave through his Instagram page (@west_coast_davengers) to get the ‘zine! P…
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138. Substance Use and Eating Disorders with Sydney Greene, MS, RDN
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes substance use and eating disorders are intertwined? It turns out, these issues like to hang out together more often than not, complicating treatment and recovery. So, why do we keep these so separate in our conversations? There’s this illusion that some people can juggle their substance use with such precision. S…
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138. Substance Use and Eating Disorders with Sydney Greene, MS, RDN
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Have you ever noticed how sometimes substance use and eating disorders are intertwined? It turns out, these issues like to hang out together more often than not, complicating treatment and recovery. So, why do we keep these so separate in our conversations? There’s this illusion that some people can juggle their substance use with such precision. S…
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Pop-collage artist Jerry Nelson aka JCrash is back on the show, this time to dive into Marvel’s Tales To Astonish story “When The Space Beasts Attack!” (Issue 29, December 1961)… plus we’ll talk about our favorite alien invasion flicks and Jerry’s new ‘zine! It’s some out of this world fun! You can follow JCrash on Instagram: @jcrashart And you can…
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137. Eating Disorder Recovery Cannot Happen Without This
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Recovery is overwhelming. If it feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, you’re not alone. But guess what? There’s one (okay, maybe two, but let’s not split hairs) thing that’s crucial for recovery to happen. Just one. And that is: eating adequately and consistently. It's the magic bullet that helps decrease food obsessions, restores …
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137. Eating Disorder Recovery Cannot Happen Without This
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Recovery is overwhelming. If it feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, you’re not alone. But guess what? There’s one (okay, maybe two, but let’s not split hairs) thing that’s crucial for recovery to happen. Just one. And that is: eating adequately and consistently. It's the magic bullet that helps decrease food obsessions, restores …
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136. Critical Thinking about Anti-Diet Messages
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“This intuitive eating thing is BS, I tried it and it didn’t work.” Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone. Today we’re talking about another hot topic that’s been buzzing all over social media, popping up in emails and filling my DMs. \ That’s right, we’re talking about critical thinking in the realm of anti-diet messaging. Tweetable Quotes "I…
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136. Critical Thinking about Anti-Diet Messages
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Episode 253- “Boy Commandos Intro!”
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To celebrate July 4th here in the good ol’ US of A, Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their good friend (and friend to the show) JOEY ARMAO! Yes, the Clitigator returns so we can discuss the very first appearance of Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s BOY COMMANDOS, wayyyy back in DC’s Detective Comics issue 64 (June 1942). A product of the American Patriotism su…
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135. Relationships with Eli Weinstein LCSW
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Saying “no” sometimes means saying “yes”. Okay, don’t let me misguide you here. What I mean, is that sometimes when you say “no” in one area of your life, you’re often saying “yes” to another. When you say “no” to working overtime, you are saying “yes” to spending time with your family. When you say “no” to going out for drinks on a Friday evening,…
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135. Relationships with Eli Weinstein LCSW
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Saying “no” sometimes means saying “yes”. Okay, don’t let me misguide you here. What I mean, is that sometimes when you say “no” in one area of your life, you’re often saying “yes” to another. When you say “no” to working overtime, you are saying “yes” to spending time with your family. When you say “no” to going out for drinks on a Friday evening,…
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134. GLP Medications and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kim Dennis
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Remember the last time we dipped our toes into the hot world of Ozempic and other GLP meds? Yeah, we barely scratched the surface. The world is absolutely obsessed with GLP medications, and the more we know, the better we can make informed decisions—without all the drama, please. But honestly, conversations around Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP med…
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134. GLP Medications and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kim Dennis
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Remember the last time we dipped our toes into the hot world of Ozempic and other GLP meds? Yeah, we barely scratched the surface. The world is absolutely obsessed with GLP medications, and the more we know, the better we can make informed decisions—without all the drama, please. But honestly, conversations around Ozempic, Wegovy, and other GLP med…
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This week we check out Jack Kirby’s first comic work with DC after leaving Marvel, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen issue 133 (October 1970)… with special guest BRIAN KLIEN of The Source Pages Podcast! It’s some wacky stuff, and Kirby’s introduction to what would become his “Fourth World”, so what did we think? Listen and find out! You can follow Brian a…
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133. 5 Tips for Summer and Body Image/"Out of Control" Food Struggles
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Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are... lurking. If the thought of putting on your swimsuit and being invited to a pool party sends shivers down your spine, you're not alone. There’s an often misunderstood world of intuitive eating. Sure, it’s all about “all foods fit” and “no foo…
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133. 5 Tips for Summer and Body Image/"Out of Control" Food Struggles
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Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are... lurking. If the thought of putting on your swimsuit and being invited to a pool party sends shivers down your spine, you're not alone. There’s an often misunderstood world of intuitive eating. Sure, it’s all about “all foods fit” and “no foo…
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Episode 251- “Operation: Brain Blast!”
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Mike D. & Tommy discuss the the Nick Fury/SHIELD sci-fi spy story ‘Operation: Brain Blast!’ from Marvel’s Strange Tales issue 141 (November 1965)! It’s espionage at its wackiest! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own cool-as-shit Jacked Kirby t-shirt)…
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132. Parents and Families with Judy Krasna from FEAST
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You know, parents have an intuition for a reason. If you ever feel like your child is getting worse or not receiving the right treatment, trust your gut and seek alternatives. Many listeners have requested episodes focused on parents and families dealing with eating disorders. We usually address the issues from the perspective of those struggling o…
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132. Parents and Families with Judy Krasna from FEAST
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ERIK LARSEN joins us for episode 250 of the show! The consummate comic book creator behind Savage Dragon, co-founder of Image Comics, writer-artist-publisher (which includes legendary work on Spider-Man, Nova, Punisher, The Defenders and so many more beloved characters), finally sits down with the boys to talk Jack Kirby, creating as a kid, owning …
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131. Real Nutrition Information Minus the Shame with Claire Chewning RDN
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Are you team strict diet or team intuitive eating? Or maybe, the team thing is kind of ridiculous. When it comes to nutrition, it often feels like we're stuck between two opposing camps: those who are all about strict diets and scientific nutrition, and those who advocate for intuitive eating. It’s like there’s an invisible line, and folks tend to …
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131. Real Nutrition Information Minus the Shame with Claire Chewning RDN
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Are you team strict diet or team intuitive eating? Or maybe, the team thing is kind of ridiculous. When it comes to nutrition, it often feels like we're stuck between two opposing camps: those who are all about strict diets and scientific nutrition, and those who advocate for intuitive eating. It’s like there’s an invisible line, and folks tend to …
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Episode 249- “Our Top Five Episodes!”
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Right before hitting episode 250, Tommy & Mike D. take a look back and pick their Top Five Jacked Kirby episodes from the show’s catalogue! A great way for new listeners to learn about the show, and a great time for the boys to discuss their personal favorites! Join us for a fun trip down memory lane! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including…
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130. So You Think Processed Foods Caused Obesity and the Answer is Weight Loss
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What is really considered an “expert” opinion? When we talk about topics like weight loss or body positivity from an emotional angle, it's easy to paint the other side as the villain. It's tempting to accuse those advocating for weight loss of spreading misinformation or manipulating the truth. It’s tempting to speak with cynicism and sarcasm and s…
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130. So You Think Processed Foods Caused Obesity and the Answer is Weight Loss
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What is really considered an “expert” opinion? When we talk about topics like weight loss or body positivity from an emotional angle, it's easy to paint the other side as the villain. It's tempting to accuse those advocating for weight loss of spreading misinformation or manipulating the truth. It’s tempting to speak with cynicism and sarcasm and s…
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This week, comic book artist NIK VIRELLA joins the fellas for a conversation about women in comics, working on legacy characters, AI controversy/anger, fandom, Jack Kirby, and more! If you don’t know Nicole’s work, you definitely should! She’s worked for Marvel, DC, Disney… and now she can add Jacked Kirby Podcast guest to her résumé! Lucky lady! Y…
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129. The Deeper Meaning of Your Eating Disorder + What to Do About It with Karen Koenig MED, LCSW
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Communication shapes our world. The words we use don't just reflect our thoughts; they shape our experiences, both internally and in our relationships with others. We often ask: What's the deeper meaning behind someone's struggle with food? What could be going on beneath the surface? While these questions are important, we should also be thinking o…
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129. The Deeper Meaning of Your Eating Disorder + What to Do About It with Karen Koenig MED, LCSW
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Communication shapes our world. The words we use don't just reflect our thoughts; they shape our experiences, both internally and in our relationships with others. We often ask: What's the deeper meaning behind someone's struggle with food? What could be going on beneath the surface? While these questions are important, we should also be thinking o…
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Episode 247- “Black Panther, Issue 1”
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Back at Marvel Comics after a stint at DC, Jack Kirby reconnects with an earlier creation of his and takes him to crazy new places! Join us as we deep dive info 1977’s Black Panther, issue 1! Wacky Wakandan fun! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own s…
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128. Sex and Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Brisman
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Food, desire, intuition, and… sex. We often get stuck in the food and body image loop when discussing eating disorders. But let's be real, it's so much more than that! Our relationship with food and our bodies spills over into every aspect of our lives, especially anything that connects with our desires, including our sexual desires and intimacy. T…
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128. Sex and Eating Disorders with Dr. Judith Brisman
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Food, desire, intuition, and… sex. We often get stuck in the food and body image loop when discussing eating disorders. But let's be real, it's so much more than that! Our relationship with food and our bodies spills over into every aspect of our lives, especially anything that connects with our desires, including our sexual desires and intimacy. T…
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Comic book creator MICHEL FIFFE (COPRA, All-New Ultimates, Zegas) finally joins the boys to talk making comics, influences, what he’s working on, and of course, Jack Kirby! We’re happy to have Michel on, and we know you’ll enjoy hearing the three of us shoot the shit! Get in there! Michel is on Facebook and Instagram. Follow his IG here: @mfiffe Al…
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Check out all of the things we have going on this month! Body Image. WTF Even Is it? - Body Image group hosted by myself and Sydney Green. Book your intro call with Sydney to sign up today! Resistance in Treatment - Eating Disorder Edition Webinar - happening on May 31st at 11am EST! Grab your spot now!…
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Check out all of the things we have going on this month! Body Image. WTF Even Is it? - Body Image group hosted by myself and Sydney Green. Book your intro call with Sydney to sign up today! Resistance in Treatment - Eating Disorder Edition Webinar - happening on May 31st at 11am EST! Grab your spot now!…
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127. Response to Washington Post's "As Obesity Rises, Big Food, and Dietitians Push ‘Anti-Diet’ Advice."
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“The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits”. Yep, you read that right. Recently, the Washington Post put out an article, and it's stirring the pot on a topic close to my heart: the Anti-Diet movement. So let’s stir the pot on this article. Basically, the gist of the article is that big food companies, like General M…
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127. Response to Washington Post's "As Obesity Rises, Big Food, and Dietitians Push ‘Anti-Diet’ Advice."
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“The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits”. Yep, you read that right. Recently, the Washington Post put out an article, and it's stirring the pot on a topic close to my heart: the Anti-Diet movement. So let’s stir the pot on this article. Basically, the gist of the article is that big food companies, like General M…
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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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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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