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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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Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!”
Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!” We finally get to sit down with consummate comic book creator MIKE ALLRED! A huge name in both the independent and mainstream comic book landscapes, we talk to Red about his career (the guy created Madman! C’mon!), comics, Kirby, and much more! What a treat. We’re glad to finally have Mike on the show, and you’ll be glad you listened! You can find Mike on Instagram: @allredmd And really, you know who he is… just search his name on the internets to find any of his stuff (of which there is a lot!) For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
01:42:44
21/11/2024
Episode 269- “Arnim Zola!” with Dean Haspiel
Our homie Dean Haspiel returns to the show to discuss his latest Kickstarter campaign (Chest Face!), and how it relates to this episode’s subject, the bizarre Captain America villain Arnim Zola! We’ll discuss the influence and impetus for Dino’s new work (which you can support at the link below… hurry!), while also breaking down Zola’s introduction in Captain America issues 208 & 209 from 1977! It’s always a fun time with Dino on the show! You can find Dino on the internet on Instagram: @deanhaspiel_art His Substack: www.deanhaspiel.Substack.com And support his latest comix campaign HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/deanhaspiel/chest-face For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
02:03:20
14/11/2024
Episode 268- “Stan Lee Lied?!” with Chuck Gower
This week, CHARLES GOWER (aka Chaz aka Chuck- so many names!) joins us to discuss the controversy and crimes featured in his new book ‘Stan Lee Lied: Your Handy Guide to Every Lie in The Origins of Marvel Comics’… oh boy! The book is available everywhere right now, but the conversation only takes place RIGHT HERE! Listen & learn, true believers! You can find Chuck on Instagram: @chuckinbangkok And buy the book! Available on Amazon! For all things Jacked Kirby on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks! Intro: 00:00-02:22 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=areUni1_j9U&pp=ygUSc3RhbiBsZWUgaW50ZXJ2aWV3
02:06:56
06/11/2024
Episode 267- “Trilogy Of Terror!”
We wrap up our annual month of spooky JackedTober episodes with a trio of tales meant to coincide (kinda) with the three stories featured in the classic 1975 made-for-TV movie Trilogy Of Terror! ‘Detour Lorelei on Highway 52’ from Black Magic issue 18, ‘Voodoo on 10th Avenue’ from Black Magic issue 4, and finally ‘I Learned The Monstrous Secret of Bombu!’ From Journey into Mystery issue 60. Fun terror times! Get your pumpkin beer and your candy corns, sit back, listen up, and enjoy! Happy Halloween! Follow Mike’s horror-themed IG for year-long frights: @master_sardus_archive Follow Tommy’s IG for all your art needs: @tommylombardozzi And find everything Jacked Kirby on our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a Jacked Kirby t-shirt. Get in there! And of course, please rate and review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
01:45:17
30/10/2024
Episode 266- “With Chris Anderson!”
Etrigan gets a devilish doppelgänger, Klarion the witchboy is pulling the strings, Gargora needs a new head, and we sit down with storyboard artist, writer, and lover of the macabre CHRIS ANDERSON to discuss issues 14 & 15 of Jack Kirby’s DC Comic The Demon! Plus we get to hear about some of the cool shit Chris is working on! Fun stuff! You can follow Chris on IG: @chrisandersoncomics And visit his store: www.chrisandersoncomics.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There’s also a link there to purchase a slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it, buddy! 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!
01:49:48
22/10/2024
Episode 265- “The Genie!” with The Geekz
Back for their annual JackedTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check ‘em out!) join us to discuss the story “The Genie With The Light Brown Hair” from Journey Into Mystery issue 76 (Marvel Comics, November 1961). We also get into some scary movie talk, particularly movies about evil djinns, and the usual dick jokes. Good, spooky fun! You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram: @geekzcollectables_alil @boomdox_art And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There’s also a link there to purchase a classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! 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!
02:00:53
17/10/2024
Episode 264- “Beautiful Freak!” with Bart Mixon
Returning to the program, Hollywood special effects veteran, comic book fan, and all around cool dude BART MIXON brings with him a twisted tale of the macabre for us to discuss; Joe Simon & Jack Kirby’s story ‘The Greatest Horror Of Them All’, from Black Magic issue 29 (April, 1954). Plus we talk about some movies Bart has worked on (of which there are many! Just give him a search on IMDB to see for yourself!)… a definite JackedTober treat! You can follow Bart on Instagram: @bartmixon And visit his website: www.bartmixon.com 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 nice! 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!
02:35:51
10/10/2024
Episode 263- “Space Vampire!
We start our annual month of spooky-centric Kirby stuff, JackedTober, with a really wacky “space vampire” story from Marvel Comics’ Captain America annual 3 (1976). Join us as we sink our teeth into ‘The Thing From The Black Hole Star’! Bust out your pumpkin stout, sit back, and enjoy! 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 nice! 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!
01:25:55
02/10/2024
Episode 262- “George Gets Thor!”
Right on the release of his ‘Asgardians: Thor’ graphic novel , our buddy George O’Connor is back with us to discuss the issue of Marvel Comics’ Thor (issue 171, 1969) that made him “get” Thor… then love him forever! Plus, the Wrecker! Always a fun time with Gorgeous George on the show! Check out what George has going on by visiting his website: www.georgeoconnorbooks.com And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor Listen to his podcasts, too! @hypotheticalisland @seddy_bimco 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!
01:41:33
26/09/2024
Episode 261- “‘70s Sandman!”
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby team up one last time at DC Comics, revisiting and revamping the Sandman (a character they worked on in the ‘40s) for the ‘70s… and we discuss the debut issue from January of 1974. You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
01:22:38
19/09/2024
Episode 260- “Forever People: Issue 1!”
Mike D. & Tommy are hanging out with a bunch of teens, going back to school and way back to 1971 with the Forever People! We discuss Jack Kirby’s first true Fourth World title’s first issue, in the Jacked Kirby style you know and love! What did we think? Listen and find out! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
01:07:17
05/09/2024
Episode 259- “Ho Che’s Back!”
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, Olympics scandals, rapping, Kirby’s career, and more!It’s always a treat having Ho Che on, and always a good conversation. You can check out his crowdfunder and support the book NOW by visiting this link: GO.BLACKEYE.CA/HOCHE And, you can follow him on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 You can find links to listen to OUR show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our social media pages, AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee, here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! Thanks!
01:26:17
29/08/2024
Episode 258- “Summer Special!”
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 all to live on memorializing what could have been a great episode? Listen and find out! If you like the show, spread the word! Tag a friend, share a flyer, send a link! Also, rate and review us wherever you can rate and review us! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to our social media pages AND a link to buy a Jacked Kirby tee here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
01:54:04
22/08/2024
Episode 257- “Kamandi Does Chicago!”
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, send a link! You can find links to listen to the show on several podcast platforms as well as links to our social media pages here: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
01:21:57
15/08/2024
Episode 256- “The Losers!”
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? Listen and find out! For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere, links to our social media pages, AND a link to score yourself a stylish tee, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share a flyer, tag a friend, tell a friend! And rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
01:24:03
08/08/2024
Episode 255- “The Many Faces Of… “
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! Plus, follow him AND Andrew (@andrewp_cc) to check out all they’re up to (art, podcasts, comic book collecting, etc! Fun shit!) For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen to the podcast everywhere, links to our social media pages, AND a link to score yourself a stylish tee, visit; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, spread the word! Share a flyer, tag a friend, tell a friend! And rate and review us wherever you can! Thanks!
01:37:48
25/07/2024
Episode 254- “Space Beasts!”
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 buy his stuff at his website: www.jcrashart.com Support living artists!!! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, plus our social media pages: www.flow.page/jackedkirby
01:43:11
18/07/2024
Episode 253- “Boy Commandos Intro!”
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 surrounding WWII, the Commandos are an appropriate subject for the holiday. Plus, we discuss July Fourths of our youth! Fun stuff. You can find Joey on Instagram: @joeyarmao For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage where you’ll find links to listen everywhere, a link to purchase a t-shirt, 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! Happy 4th, kids! Stay safe!
01:52:47
03/07/2024
Episode 252- “Jack Does Jimmy!”
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 and his podcast’s page on Instagram; @bvklein4 @thesourcepagespodcast The podcast is available everywhere, and goes deep as far as the Genesis of all things adapted to screens big and small, so check it out, subscribe, and listen! And visit his network’s 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, a link to purchase a t-shirt, 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!
01:36:34
21/06/2024
Episode 251- “Operation: Brain Blast!”
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) at on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:38:10
13/06/2024
Episode 250- “With Erik Larsen!”
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 original art, connecting (for better or worse) with fans, and much more! We had such a great time with Erik, and we’re honored to have him as the special guest on our big two-five-oh! It’s an occasion! Have a listen and enjoy! You can find Erik on Instagram; @erik.Larsen.75 He’s also very active on Facebook! Go follow him, and go buy the latest copy of Savage Dragon! 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) at on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:16:31
06/06/2024
Episode 249- “Our Top Five Episodes!”
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 links to listen on all platforms, our social media pages, and where to get your very own classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt) at the link in our IG bio: @jacked_kirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:35:34
30/05/2024
Episode 248- “With Nik Virella!”
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! You can follow Nik on Instagram; @nikvirella, On Twitter/X: @niK_IT And check out her online portfolio here; https://www.artstation.com/nikvirella 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 classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
02:09:16
23/05/2024
Episode 247- “Black Panther, Issue 1”
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 stylish Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, share an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:09:27
16/05/2024
Episode 246- “With Michel Fiffe!”
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 Also, visit his website! www.michelfiffe.com 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 Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, an IG post, tell a friend, tag a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or wherever the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:35:22
10/05/2024
Episode 245- “With Rob Hart!”
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 listening! You can visit Rob at his website to see all the cool stuff he’s done and he’s doing; www.robwhart.com And you can give him a follow on Instagram, where you’ll find links to his Substack, his pre-order pages for upcoming books (like Assassins Anonymous hitting shelves on 6/11- go buy it!), and more! @robwhart1 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 Jacked Kirby t-shirt) on our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, please share the show! Repost a flyer, an IG post, tell a friend, etc. And of course, rate and review us on Apple or where’d the hell else you can rate and review podcasts! Thanks!
01:49:56
25/04/2024
Episode 244- “Tax Day Special!”
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, including links to listen to the show on multiple platforms, a link to buy a suave t-shirt, and our social media pages, visit our Flowpage! www.flow.page/jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
01:19:44
18/04/2024
Episode 243- “Challengers Of The Unknown, Issue 1!”
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 Flowpage: http://www.flow.page?jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
01:20:52
10/04/2024
Episode 242- "Godzilla Special!"
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 time talking all things Godzilla with our pals! Check it out! You can find James's non-profit Comics For Courage on Instagram :@comicsforcourage & @jamesfwest To check out Big Al and his artwork: @al_boulder 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 Flowpage: http://www.flow.page?jackedkirby If you like the show, share the show! Repost a flyer, a link, a post. And please rate and review us on Apple (or anywhere!) THANKS!
01:49:15
28/03/2024
Episode 241- “With Ethan Sacks!”
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: @ethanjsacks And you can use that handle to also find him on X/Twitter! 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 snazzy 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!
01:40:57
21/03/2024
Episode 240- “TOXL!”
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 Kirby… like links to listen to the podcast on all platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a tee… 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!
01:13:56
14/03/2024
Episode 239- “Street Code” with Dean Haspiel!
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 the shit with Dino, so grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and enjoy! Follow Dean on Instagram: @deanhaspiel_art And check out his Substack, too! www.deanhaspiel.substack.com You’ll find the link to support his Kickstarter on either, so get in there! 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 tee… 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!
01:58:16
07/03/2024
Episode 238- “The Brotherhood Of Evil Mutants!” with Maurice Carlos Ruffin
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 on Instagram: @mauriceruffin You can also visit his website: www.mauricecarlosruffin.com Follow, read, support! 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 tee… 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!
02:04:47
22/02/2024
Episode 237- “Spidey Vs. Torch!”
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 sure you check out his show REVIEWING HISTORY, available on all podcast listening platforms! (And also on Instagram @reviewinghistorypod) It’s fun! 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 tee… 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!
02:37:19
15/02/2024
Episode 236- “Captain Victory, Issue 1”
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 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 tee… 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!
01:32:52
09/02/2024
Episode 235- “The Midnight Monster!”
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 Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby. There’s also a link there to purchase a fantastic Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get yourself one… in Hulk green! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!)
01:27:47
01/02/2024
Episode 234- “Sky Masters!”
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 insightful and fun talking to the guys from the Museum, so have a listen and enjoy! AND, check out the fundraiser/order a book at www.KIRBYMUSEUM.org To follow the Kirby Museum on Instagram; @jackkirbymuseum For Tom; @tomjkraft For Rand; @rand.hoppe For all things Jacked Kirby, including links to listen on all podcast platforms and our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby. There’s also a link there to purchase a fantastic Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so go get yourself one! If you like the show, share the show! Tag a friend, tell a friend, share the flyer and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) and support the Kirby Museum! Go buy something from their site! GET IN THERE!!!
01:25:41
25/01/2024
Episode 233- “Revenge Of Kirby Q&A!”
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/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 and spread the word! Also, please rate/review the show on Apple (or wherever else you can rate & review it!) Thanks!
01:42:10
18/01/2024
Episode 232- “Our First Of ‘24!”
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 show on all podcast platforms, our social media pages, and a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby t-shirt! And of course, please spread the word!!! If you like the show, share the show! And rate/review us on Apple. Thanks!
01:15:06
10/01/2024
Episode 231- “Jeff Smith Returns!”
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 the precursor to his classic Bone, now being collected for the first time!) We’re so grateful to have Jeff back on the show with us for so many reasons. A great, creative guy with a (newly constructed) heart of gold! To find ALL of Jeff’s social links, plus information on preordering Thorn (and buying any of his other books), visit his website: www.boneville.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find everything you need right there; links to listen, social media pages, and a link to buy a classy Jacked Kirby tee! Get one… you deserve it! And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple! See you in 2024, kids!
01:30:36
21/12/2023
Episode 230- “With Pat Olliffe!”
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, visit his website www.patrickolliffeillustration.com - There you’ll find links to all of his social media pages (IG, Twitter/X, Facebook), plus information about buying and commissioning original art! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find everything you need right there! And don’t forget to rate and review us on Apple! Thanks, kids!
01:10:25
14/12/2023
Episode 229- “Our Holiday Special: Revisited!”
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’. Enjoy this encore presentation of Jacked Kirby episode 41, kids! Brand new episode next week! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find our social media pages to follow, links to listen to the show on different platforms, and a link to buy yourself a sweet Jacked Kirby tee for the holidays! Also, rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!
01:22:30
07/12/2023
Episode 228- “Private Strong!”
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/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, AND a link to buy a swell Jacked Kirby T-shirt! Get in there! It’ll make a perfect holiday gift! And don’t forget; if you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word… and rate & review us on Apple! Thanks!
01:31:27
30/11/2023
Episode 227- “The Glory Boat!”
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 brewery on Instagram: @rossbrewing Great beer! (And you can visit our own Mike D. in their taproom on Saturday nights!) www.rossbrewing.com For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, AND a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby T-shirt! Get in there! And don’t forget; if you like the show, please share the show! Tag a friend, share a flyer, spread the word… and rate & review us on Apple! THANKS!
02:19:15
22/11/2023
Episode 226- “With Dan Panosian!”
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 Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage; www.flow.page/jackedkirby There you’ll find links to listen to our show everywhere, our social media pages, and a link to buy a cool Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Get in there! And of course, if you like the show, SPREAD THE WORD!!! Thanks!
01:06:25
16/11/2023
Episode 225- “Andy MacDonald Returns!”
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 his website to purchase some art from him directly (including his sketchbook, tees, stickers, and more!): https://www.comicarthouse.com/ArtistGalleryRoom.asp?ArtistId=1091 For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! You’ll find links to listen to the podcast everywhere, our social media pages, AND, a link to buy a nifty Jacked Kirby tee (or button or coffee mug or sticker or hoody… whatever!) www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please share the show and the pages and rate/review us on Apple & Spotify! Spread the Jacked Kirby word! Thanks!
01:48:24
09/11/2023
Episode 224- “With Sean Howe!”
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 online at www.seanhowe.com He’s also on Instagram: @seanhowe247 For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage! You’ll find links to listen to the podcast everywhere, our social media pages, AND, a link to buy a snazzy Jacked Kirby tee (or button or coffee mug or sticker or hoody… whatever!) www.flow.page/jackedkirby Please share the show and the pages and rate/review us on Apple & Spotify! Spread the Jacked Kirby word! Thanks!
01:20:15
02/11/2023
Episode 223- “The Haunted Roller Coaster!” With The Geekz
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 place at theme parks, riding roller coasters, and general crackin’ around with the Geekz! Good, spooky fun! You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram: @geekzcollectables_alil @boomdox_art And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available! For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a classy Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! 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!
01:51:47
26/10/2023
Episode 222- “Lone Shark!”
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, visit our FlowPage: www.flow.page/jackedkirby There’s also a link there to purchase a slick Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself one! You deserve it! 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!
01:18:22
19/10/2023
Episode 221- “Alarming Tales!”
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 also a link there to purchase a stylin’ Jacked Kirby t-shirt, so get yourself 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!
01:28:34
13/10/2023