Episode 284- “(Murder) Kingdom Of The Damned!” with Fred Van Lente
Release Date: 05/08/2025
Episode 300- “Walt Simonson!”
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We’re here! 300 episodes! And for the big three-oh-oh, we finally talk to one of our dream guests, the living legend of the comic book industry (and a helluva swell guy to boot), WALT SIMONSON! There is anything more to say? Enjoy!!! You can follow Walt on Instagram: @walter.simonson.5 And you can find the links to follow our pages and listen to our show HERE: New IG posts every day celebrating the King Of Comics! We’re taking a break from recording and we’ll be back in October with our month of spooky-themed shows (aka JackedTober)! Catch up in some...
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Episode 299- “Dreaming The Impossible!”
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Mário Freitas and Lucas Pereira, the creators of the new Jack Kirby “fantasy” tribute comic ‘The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible’ (Image Comics), join us internationally this week as the comic hits the stands! We’ll discuss the book, its genesis and inspiration, and its goal! You can get the book wherever fine comics are sold, so ask your local funnybookseller NOW! And you can follow the guys on Instagram here: @mario.breathes.comics @lucaspereiraart For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage:
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Episode 298- “With Tracy Kirby!”
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Closing in on 300 episodes and we finally have a Kirby on the show! Jack’s granddaughter TRACY KIRBY joins us this week to discuss her grandpa, his legacy, growing up Kirby, memories, and more! What else is there to say?! Just have a listen and enjoy! You can follow the OFFICIAL Kirby family Instagram: @jackkirbycomics And their new official website: For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link there to purchase a nifty Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the...
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Episode 297- “Covering Kirby: The Book!”
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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: There’s also a...
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Episode 296- “Cap’s Summer Vacation!”
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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!
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Episode 295- “Fantastic Battle Bonanza!”
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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: And follow him on Instagram: @thegeorgeoconnor To listen to Jacked Kirby everywhere, and...
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Episode 294- “Man Of Steel!”
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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,...
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Episode 293- “Conan Vs. Thor!”
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“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…...
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Episode 292- “The Unburied One!”
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Just in time for the 4th of July, artist & creator MATTHEW ALLISON is back with Tommy. & Mike D., to discuss ‘The Unburied One’, Captain America issues 204 & 205 from 1976! Corpse monsters, weird science, Sharon Carter drama, Falcon with amnesia, S.H.E.I.L.D. shenanigans, Steve Rogers in a robe… Kirby’e giving us alotta story in this Agron saga, and we break it down! Plus, we eulogize Jim Shooter and have a quick talk about firework safety. Happy 4th, friends! Check out Matthew on Instagram; @cankorrYou can also visit his shop and website ; For Jacked Kirby...
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Episode 291- “Lord of the Jungle!”
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It’s finally hot! And to celebrate this hot-ass weather, we’re talking a 60 year trip back in time with the Uncanny X-Men to the jungles of the Savage Land to meet Ka-Zar! Join us as we break down issue 10 of Marvel Comics’ X-Men from January 1965! For Jacked Kirby everywhere, and to follow our social media pages, visit our FlowPage: There’s also a link there to purchase a cool Jacked Kirby t-shirt! Go get one! And please rate and review the show wherever ya can. Thanks!
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