Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Jacked Kirby
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| Episode 307- "Rand Hoppe Returns!" | 14 Nov 2025 | 01:04:01 | |
It's been awhile since he's been on, but our friend RAND HOPPE of the Jack Kirby Museum and Research Center has returned to the program! We're gonna talk about the Museum's upcoming NYC pop-up event ("Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos" running at One Art Space from Nov. 28th till Dec. 7th… featuring a live Jacked Kirby recording at the event on 11/29), the upcoming Kirby documentary, preserving history, and more! Rand is a great guy and a trove of Kirby information, and it's always a pleasure to have him on! You can find Rand on Instagram: @rand.hoppe And the museum: @jackkirbymuseum www.kirbymuseum.org For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and share posts, tag friends, spread the word! Thanks! SEE YOU ON 11/29 in NYC!!! | |||
| Episode 306- "Transmissions!" | 05 Nov 2025 | 01:20:56 | |
After our busy October, we're taking a little breather from a subject, to discuss what we have going on this month. Plus, what would Jack Kirby think of some current events?! Also, comics! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, including links to listen to the podcast on a multitude of platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and share posts, tag friends, spread the word! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 297- "Covering Kirby: The Book!" | 07 Aug 2025 | 01:45:45 | |
Mike Essl & Vincent ladevaia (a former guest on the show) join us this week to discuss their book The Marvel Comics Covers of Jack Kirby Vol. 1, released this year by Dark Horse Books. We talk about how the book came to be, future volumes, their love of the King, and more! Have a listen, and get the book! (Available everywhere!) You can find & follow Vin on Instagram: @kirbycovers And Mike is on there as well! Check out his love of comic book lettering on his page: @b_w_h_a_m For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase a suave Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. IF YOU LIKE THE SHOW, SHARE THE SHOW! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 208- "With Jason Aaron!" | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:43:28 | |
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 goings on! https://linktr.ee/jasonaaron73 For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links, a link to buy a t-shirt, and all of our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, SHARE the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer, SPREAD THE WORD! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 207- "O.M.A.C. Issue 1!" | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:39:26 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 206- "Kirby At Marvel: The Book!" | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:23:05 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 205- "More Stan Lee?!" | 22 Jun 2023 | 01:32:42 | |
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 on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us get the word out! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 204- "The People Breeders!" | 16 Jun 2023 | 01:48:44 | |
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 jawed about on this epic episode! You're gonna love it! | |||
| Episode 203- "With Ron Garney!" | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:57:42 | |
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 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 on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us grow the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 202- "Cap Meets Fury!" | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:26:22 | |
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 more! 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 on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Help us grow the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 201- "The Recap!" | 24 May 2023 | 01:13:43 | |
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 our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple and everywhere else! If you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, send a link, share a flyer, hit that like button. Thanks! | |||
| Episode 200- "With Kevin Eastman!" | 17 May 2023 | 01:34:38 | |
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 Instagram: @kevineastmantmnt And his website: www.kevineastmanstudios.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere, our social medias, and to buy a t-shirt, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby Thank you all for your listenership, friendship, and support of what we do to spread the word of The King of Comics!!! | |||
| Episode 199- "The Wedding Party!" | 11 May 2023 | 01:47:12 | |
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 everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby | |||
| Episode 296- "Cap's Summer Vacation!" | 31 Jul 2025 | 01:26:40 | |
Let's take a trip to Rio de Muerte with Captain America! Nazi scum, sweaty jungles, Falcon, Sharon Carter, S.H.I.E.L.D., "The Swine", and all the action and adventure Jack Kirby's imagination can whip up! Join as we dip into 1976's Captain America Issues 206-208 for CAP'S SUMMER VACATION!!! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase an awesome Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! | |||
| Episode 198- "Kirby Q&A Strikes Again!" | 03 May 2023 | 01:38:20 | |
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! | |||
| Episode 197- "Kirby's Collages!" With JCrash | 26 Apr 2023 | 01:55:55 | |
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/jcrash To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 196- "With Matthew Allison!" | 19 Apr 2023 | 01:38:06 | |
Matthew Allison is the creator of the comics Cankor and Sweet Sepulcher… and a fan of "King" Kirby! He joins us this week to discuss his work, Jack's work, art, what inspires his creations, and everything else! | |||
| Episode 195- "5 Things, #7!" | 13 Apr 2023 | 01:19:14 | |
It's been a while, but for our 195th episode we've brought back a fan favorite feature, 5 Things! Our seventh installment! Join Tommy & Mike D. for some fun as we each bring in and discuss 5 random Kirby-related what-nots. Good times! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 194- "MODOK's 11" with Fred Van Lente! | 06 Apr 2023 | 01:40:36 | |
Our friend Fred Van Lente is BACK! Back on the show and back with a brand new novel, Never Sleep, hitting shelves right now! We'll talk about that book, and dip into a book he did for Marvel a while back, the super villain crime caper 'MODOK's 11'… featuring everyone's favorite Kirby-created, mega-headed, mecha-baddy! Let's have some fun! | |||
| Episode 193- "With Howard Chaykin!" | 30 Mar 2023 | 01:35:21 | |
This week, we're joined by veteran comic book creator HOWARD VICTOR CHAYKIN! Howard's worked on everything from Star Wars to Kirby's "kid gangs", to his own groundbreaking book American Flagg (and everything in between), giving us an extensive career to discuss! Come have a listen, kids! You can find Howard on Instagram: @howardvictorchaykin Give him a follow if you don't already! To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby To order your own Jacked Kirby t-shirt: https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/25946993-jacked-kirby-podcast-tee?store_id=190960 If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 192- "Nasty Little Man!" | 22 Mar 2023 | 01:10:25 | |
This week, on the heels of St. Patrick's Day, we discuss the Joe Simon & Jack Kirby story "Nasty Little Man!", from Prize Comics' Black Magic issue 18 (November 1952). The Simon/Kirby take on a leprechaun is a fun one, and we have fun exploring the story! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you'll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 191- "Object In The Sky!" | 16 Mar 2023 | 01:49:41 | |
We delve into issue four of Jack Kirby's Devil Dinosaur series (released in April 1978) with special guest HAYLEY HOBBS of The Source Pages Podcast! We talk DD & the latest Disney+ Devil & Moon Girl cartoon series, recent possible UFO sightings and how we feel about 'em, how and why Hayley started her podcast, and more! It was a fun conversation with Hayley, so give it a listen! You can follow Hayley's page on Instagram; @thesourcepagespodcast The podcast is available everywhere, so check it out!And visit his her website for all things geeky pop-culture! www.strandedpanda.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you'll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 190- "Kickstartin' Covid Cop!" with Dean Haspiel! | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:43:00 | |
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| Episode 189- "With Chuck Patton!" | 02 Mar 2023 | 02:06:58 | |
CHUCK PATTON, a veteran comic book artist-turned-award-winning animator joins us this week to talk the comic book and animation industries, inspiration, art, Chuck's projects past and present, Jack Kirby, and more! | |||
| Episode 295- "Fantastic Battle Bonanza!" | 24 Jul 2025 | 01:53:51 | |
How could we get so close to episode 300 and NOT have our good buddy GEORGE O'CONNOR on as a guest?! And it's a special one, hitting the airwaves just as the new MCU movie 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' hits the big screen around the universe; George joins us to break down Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four issue 73 from January of 1968! It's an all-star guest episode featuring our favorite all-star guest, Gorgeous Georgie O! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase a Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get one! They're cool! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 188- "Avengers Issue 1!" with Joey Cassata | 22 Feb 2023 | 02:19:30 | |
Joey Cassata (musician, author, actor) is back with us to discuss the classic key Marvel comic, Avengers issue 1 (1963)! Plus, rockin' with Kwarantine on the Chris Jericho cruise, making connections through fandom, Joey's comic book collection, wrestling, comic book movies, and more! It's always great having this Brooklyn boy on with us to shoot the shit! You can follow Joey on Instagram; @joeycassata And check out his podcast 'Top 5 With Joey Cassata' and YouTube page (link in his IG bio!) It's fun stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage… where you'll find links to listen everywhere, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review the program! Do it! Thanks!) | |||
| Episode 187- "GIANT-MAN!" | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:32:04 | |
In anticipation of Marvel Studios' 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantamania' movie, Mike D. & Tommy discuss the comic book debut of GIANT-MAN in Tales To Astonish issue 49 (August 1963)! Ant-Man is all growds up, kids! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Do it! Now!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 186- "With Bart Mixon!" | 09 Feb 2023 | 02:31:58 | |
Tommy & Mike D. are joined by celebrated Hollywood make-up/special effects artist BART MIXON! A life-long comic book & Kirby fan, Bart talks movie magic, Kirby's influence, Hollywood tales, and lots more! You can follow Bart on Instagram: @bartmixon Visit his website www.bartmixon.com, and check out his extensive movie credits on IMDB! Wowza! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Get in there!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 185- "Mangog!" with George O'Connor | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:22:02 | |
Our good friend and creator of the best-selling 'Olympians' graphic novel series George O'Connor joins Mike D. & Tommy (fresh out of the hospital- again) to discuss the quintessential Kirby monster of Asgard, MANGOG! A favorite of ours here at Jacked Kirby! Have a listen, learn, and laugh! Speaking of laughs, check out the podcast George co-hosts with comic artist Reilly Brown, Hypothetical Island, available where all the good podcasts can be heard! Give 'em a listen and a follow on IG: @hypotheticalisland And follow George on IG: @thegeorgeoconnor You can also check out George's website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and social media links, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, spread the word! And please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it! Get in there!) Thanks! | |||
| Episode 184- "New Year, New Gods!" | 05 Jan 2023 | 01:36:45 | |
There came a time when the old gods… spent three weeks in the hospital?! Tommy is BACK with Mike D. for the first show of 2023, wherein the boys talk Jack Kirby's NEW GODS issue 1 (DC Comics, March 1971). Plus, Tommy discusses his absence and illness, and the fellas talk about plans for the show… and life… in the coming year, all in the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! Happy New Year! | |||
| Episode 183 - "Get Well Soon Tommy!!!" | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:25:32 | |
As we wait for our ailing host Tommy to return from illness, Super Producer Rob Martin joins Mike D to fill in for a little vintage CCD fun! The boys discuss the big year that Jack has had in regard to properties that have been adapted in pop culture (including TV/Movies as well as comics). The fellas also weigh in on the whole AI art debate... which is interesting since neither of them can draw a stick figure! We are missing our main man TL, so we are doing the best we can to fill in till he gets better. Get well soon TL! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit www.flowpage/jackedkirby If you are listening on Apple, please RATE and REVIEW the show! And if you enjoy the show, PLEASE SHARE IT! Spread the word, tag a friend, tell a friend... | |||
| Episode 182- "All The Shields!" With Jesse Simon | 01 Dec 2022 | 01:27:33 | |
JESSE SIMON returns to the show to talk about characters that Jack Kirby and Jesse's grandfather (comic book legend Joe Simon) created who use shields as weapons… and from there we discuss his own upcoming superhero comic, ShieldMaster! Jesse is a young fella who knows his comic book history, and he always shines some light on the Simon & Kirby relationship, so you know you're in for a treat! Follow Jesse on Instagram: @simon_comics And the ShieldMaster page is: @shieldmastercomics Go give those pages a follow, and check out what Jesse & Jim Simon are up to! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And if you enjoy the show, PLEASE SHARE IT! Spread the word, tag a friend, tell a friend! | |||
| Episode 181- "What If Kirby Drew… " | 24 Nov 2022 | 01:35:21 | |
Episode 181- "What If Kirby Drew… " This week we're doing something a little different; we're going to talk about comic book characters we WISH Kirby had drawn! From Marvel Comics staples to creator-owned characters, see (or hear) what we pick for our "What If Kirby Drew…" episode! Fun stuff. Also, Happy Thanksgiving! You can find links to listen AND our social media pages here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the program! And if you like the show, spread the word! Tell a friend, tag a friend, share a link! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 180- "The Coming Of Namor!" | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:16:25 | |
Hot on the heels of his big screen debut, Tommy & Mike D. discuss the Marvel Comics debut of Bill Everett's 1940s Timely Comics' hero NAMOR! We explore the Sub-Mariner's first encounter with the Fantastic Four in issue 4 of the World's Greatest Comic Magazine from February 1962! For links to listen AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please spread the word! Tag a friend, share a link, & share the flyer! | |||
| Episode 179- "With Jim Mahfood!" | 09 Nov 2022 | 02:19:46 | |
Episode 179- "With Jim Mahfood!" This week we're joined by cartoonist, pop-artist, & comic book creator JIM MAHFOOD! We've befriended Jim over the years at cons and online, and we're happy to finally get him in on a full-length episode of the show! We talk conventions, fandom, collector's mentality, being a visionary, social media, art & inspiration, Kevin Smith, Kirby, and Daylight Savings Time! It's a great conversation with a great, creative dude! For Jim on IG: @jimmahfood And visit his online store: www.jimmahfood.com Give him a follow and buy some of his stuff! For all things Jacked Kirby, including podcast listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you're listening on Apple, rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please share it! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 294- "Man Of Steel!" | 17 Jul 2025 | 01:40:43 | |
Superman is everywhere right now with the release of his latest big-screen adaptation, so we decided to jump on the bandwagon and dive into 1995's Superman: The Man Of Steel issue 43! And to make things extra super, we're joined by Darrell Greer of READ YOUR COMICS… and he knows his comics! Make sure you check out @read.your.comics on Instagram AND YOUTUBE for some great content featuring all your favorite (and not so favorite) comics! Go give 'em a follow! For all things Jacked Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a swell t-shirt… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please rate and review us on Apple or anywhere you can rate and review the show, and as always, SPREAD THE WORD! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 178- "Mister Gregory And The Ghost!" | 03 Nov 2022 | 01:31:10 | |
Episode 178- "Mister Gregory And The Ghost!" We're squeezing in one last spooky Jacktober episode this season, because we wanted to talk about this fun little ghost/haunted house story from issue 75 of Marvel's Journey Into Mystery! Why not?! It's our show and we'll do what we want! Plus, our favorite haunted house flicks, horror comic talk, and more! For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you're listening on Apple, rate and review the show! And if you like the show, please share it! Tag a friend, share a flyer! Thanks! Music: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4f4tBYftL9o Intro: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sRee26pfVzU | |||
| Episode 177- "Monsters! With Justin Leiter!" | 27 Oct 2022 | 01:50:40 | |
Artist and collector Justin Leiter joins us for the penultimate Jacktober '22 episode, where we discuss MONSTERS! Kirby monsters from the Atlas & early Marvel anthology comics, collecting Japanese monsters, movie monsters, monsters in the MCU… and more! Plus; why we collect, the pros and cons of anthology storytelling, and horror flicks. Follow Justin's Instagram pages for both his art and his massive collection of comics and toys: @kamenliter @__the__collection__ For Mike D's horror-centric IG page: @master_sardus_archive To hire Tommy to make you some art: @tommylombardozzi For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links everywhere AND our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Help us spread the word by tagging a friend and sharing a flyer! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 176- "A Silver Bullet For Your Heart" | 20 Oct 2022 | 01:43:23 | |
We discuss the 1951 Black Magic werewolf story "A Silver Bullet For Your Heart", by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby! Plus, our favorite werewolf movies! Jacktober is in full swing, kids! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You'll find listening links and all our social media pages. If you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks! For Mike D's horror-centric IG account, visit @master_sardus_archive | |||
| Episode 175- "With Skinner!" | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:56:51 | |
For our big 175th episode, and our first Jacktober'22 episode of the season, we're joined by pop-artist SKINNER! We discuss his Northern California antique shop comic buying roots, how Kirby created trends in comics, some age old Jack & Stan talk, M.O.D.O.K., the Hulk, monsters, horror flicks of our youth, and lots more! It's a fun episode with some laughs and some scares with a cool, creative dude! For Skinner on the internet, follow his IG page: @theartofskinner And visit his website: www.theartofskinner.com He's got a lot of irons in a lot of creative fires, so get on board! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen everywhere and our social media pages visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby | |||
| Episode 174- "Super Week!" Live At St. Mark's Comics with George O'Connor | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:51:44 | |
Tommy is joined by our friend George O'Connor as special guest co-host for a LIVE recording at St. Mark's Comics shop in Industry City, Brooklyn on Friday, September 30th to kick off Super Week (leading up to New York Comic Con)! We have some laughs and a surprisingly poignant conversation about Jack Kirby's work and influence, NYCC, why George doesn't ever table at cons, and more! Follow George on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor and check out his podcast: @hypotheticalisland For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You'll find listening links and all our social media pages. If you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 173- "With Keith Williams!" | 29 Sep 2022 | 01:19:59 | |
This week we talk to veteran comic book artist KEITH WILLIAMS! A fellow Brooklynite, we get into his origin story that includes drawing in project hallways, studying comic book art at SVA, Will Eisner, the Marvel Bullpen, and working with a slew of comic book greats! We also discuss Vince Colletta & the unsung importance of the inker, working the con circuit, the benefits of kindness, and of course Jack Kirby! A great conversation with a great guy! You can find Keith on Instagram at @keithwilliamscomicbookart Go give him a follow, and visit his table at a comic con near you! All Jacked Kirby stuff (links to listen everywhere and links to our social media pages) can be found here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word by tagging a friend, telling a friend, and sharing the flyer & FlowPage link! And if you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 172- "Kirby Complaints!" | 22 Sep 2022 | 01:50:14 | |
Our old friend and frequent Jacked Kirby guest Joey Armao Esq. joins us this week to discuss the instances in movies and TV show where Kirby's creations have been done dirty! Listen to three middle-aged men complain about things they shouldn't really be concerned with! Fun times! Joey can be found on Instagram: @joeyarmao Follow Mike's horror IG: @master_sardus_archive And Tommy: @tommylombardozzi Jacked Kirby stuff (links to listen everywhere and links to our social media pages) can be found here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Spread the word by tagging a friend, telling a friend, and sharing the flyer & FlowPage link! And if you're listening on Apple, please rate and review the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 171- "With Rob Syers!" | 15 Sep 2022 | 01:21:07 | |
Rob Syers is a beer-drinkin', cigarette-smokin', comic book-lovin' pop-artist, cartoonist, creator of Gumballhead the Cat, AND a big Jack Kirby fan! We talk to him this week about Kirby's unsung '80s work, creator-owned properties & the rigamarole involved with reprinting them, the burdens of being a superhero, beer, and much more! Follow Rob on Instagram: @gumballheadthecat where you'll find links to all his stuff! Also, www.gumballheadthecat.com For all of Jacked Kirby's listening links and social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share it! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward the flyer! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 170- "Black Racer" | 08 Sep 2022 | 01:44:06 | |
This week, we discuss the harbinger of death in the Fourth World, the Black Racer! Debuting in issue 3 of DC's New Gods series (June 1971), Jack Kirby creates a skiing scourge of the gods, using the Vietnam War as his catalyst. We discuss how to read the Fourth World titles, how war effected the creative process of Kirby and others, Vietnam movies, Mike going back to school, and more! Find all our listening & social media links here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer! And if you're listening on Apple, please rate & review the show! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 169- "With Ho Che Anderson!" | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:31:38 | |
This week we're joined with artist, writer, & comic book creator HO CHE ANDERSON, discussing his history with Jack Kirby's work, our thoughts on why Kirby took a lot of crap in an industry he helped define, writing screenplays vs. writing comics, the Star Wars prequels, names, "dinner for two", and much more! Great conversation with a great dude! Listen & enjoy! You can find HC on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 Search his name on Amazon and buy some of his stuff! (Or ask your brick and mortar booksellers to order 'em for you!) For all things Jacked Kirby, including listening links and our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby Rate and review us on Apple. And, if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, forward a flyer! Thanks! | |||
| Episode 293- "Conan Vs. Thor!" | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:37:30 | |
"BIG" AL ACCETTURA IS BACK! That's right, Al joins Tommy & Mike D. this week to delve into Marvel Comics What If… ? issue 39 from 1983. As we break down the comic, we get into some interesting talks about ancient aliens, human history, myths & legends, technology, movies, Robert E. Howard, evolution, special effects, and more! A fun conversation with Big Al, the Mighty Thor, & Conan the Barbarian! You can find and follow Alfred on Instagram: @al_boulder Check out his art, and hire him for all your freelance graphic design needs! For Jacked Kirby everywhere… to listen to the show and to follow our social media pages… visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There's also a link there to purchase a mighty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks! Also, if you like the show, SHARE THE SHOW! | |||
| Episode 168- "The Frightful Four!" | 25 Aug 2022 | 01:22:15 | |
Introduced in Fantastic Four issue 36 (December, 1964) the OTHER FF, the FRIGHTFUL FOUR, would go on to play a big role in the original 102 issue run of the original Jack Kirby & Stan Lee Fantastic Four series! Marvel world building at its best! Plus, we discuss our Patreon (coming soon!), Wrestlemania II, current creators breathing new life into old characters, and Belinda Carlisle in Playboy! Find links to listen, and our social media pages, HERE: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, rage a friend, and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks, guys! | |||
| Episode 167- "Goom!" | 09 Aug 2022 | 01:46:27 | |
We're joined this week by our friend Jarred Smith, an artist and comic book creator, to discuss the Marvel monster Goom! He's a favorite over here at Jacked Kirby, and Jarred's a big fan too, so we figured we'd have a little fun discussing this alien from Planet X who's been around since 1961! Follow Jarred on Instagram: @sassafrassdoom There, you can find a link to check out his comics! Do it up! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast AND our social media pages, visit: www.flow.page/jackedkirby And if you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, spread the word! | |||
| Episode 166- "Apollo City Comics Podcast Crossover!" | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:57:17 | |
This week, we're joined by Brandon Bloxdorf, one of the two Brandons behind the Apollo City Comics Podcast empire… shooting the shit about doing comics-based podcasts and why he started his, the comic book industry, movies & tv, "Drank & Drawl" and the usual Jacked Kirby shenanigans you know and love! Check it out! And make sure to follow and listen to Apollo City Comics Podcast, which can be found everywhere; www.linktr.ee/apollocitycomics And of course, you can find Jacked Kirby's listening links and social media pages by visiting our FlowPage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Tell a friend, tag a friend, share on your feeds, and rate & review us if you're listening on Apple! Thanks, kids! | |||