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Episode 245- “With Rob Hart!”

Jacked Kirby

Release Date: 04/25/2024

Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!” show art Episode 270- “With Mike Allred!”

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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,...

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Episode 269- “Arnim Zola!” with Dean Haspiel show art Episode 269- “Arnim Zola!” with Dean Haspiel

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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:  And support his latest comix campaign...

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Episode 268- “Stan Lee Lied?!” with Chuck Gower show art Episode 268- “Stan Lee Lied?!” with Chuck Gower

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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:  You’ll find links to listen everywhere, our social media pages, and a link...

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Episode 267- “Trilogy Of Terror!” show art Episode 267- “Trilogy Of Terror!”

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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...

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Episode 266- “With Chris Anderson!” show art Episode 266- “With Chris Anderson!”

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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:    For all things Jacked Kirby, visit our FlowPage:   There you’ll find links to listen and follow everywhere. There’s also a link there to purchase a...

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Episode 265- “The Genie!” with The Geekz show art Episode 265- “The Genie!” with The Geekz

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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...

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Episode 264- “Beautiful Freak!” with Bart Mixon show art Episode 264- “Beautiful Freak!” with Bart Mixon

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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:    To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to...

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Episode 263- “Space Vampire! show art Episode 263- “Space Vampire!

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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: 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...

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Episode 262- “George Gets Thor!” show art Episode 262- “George Gets Thor!”

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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: 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: There’s...

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Episode 261- “‘70s Sandman!” show art Episode 261- “‘70s Sandman!”

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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:    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!

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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 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
 
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