Episode 316- “With Vincent Giarrano!”
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From comic books to fine art realist paintings, VINCENT GIARRANO has had an interesting career in the arts. We get to talk to him this week on the eve of his latest NYC gallery exhibit (opening Saturday, April 18th 2026 at the Dacia Gallery: 621 E.11th St. NY, NY ) about his former comic book career, his current fine art pursuits, and of course, Jack Kirby! Check it out! You can follow Vin on Instagram: @vgiarrano And visit his website/shop here: For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) visit our...
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Episode 315- “Hulk Versus The Thing!”
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This week we discuss one of Marvel Comics’ all-time rivalries, specifically the showdown between the Green Goliath and the Ever-lovin’ Blue-Eyed Thing from Fantastic Four issue 25 (January 1964). It’s clobberin’ time! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) on our FlowPage; if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks
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Episode 314- “Lord Ha-Ha’s Last Laugh!”
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his episode, we take a trip back to London during WWII to visit with Sgt. Nick Fury and his Howling Commandos, covering issue 4 of the Marvel Comics series (released in 1963). We break down this war story and discuss some war movies! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, t-shirts) on our FlowPage; if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
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Episode 313- “Some Alarming Tales!”
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This week, Tommy & Mike D. are joined by their very good friend and part-time mad scientist JOSEPH FLESCHE to discuss some Jack Kirby entries from Alarming Tales issue 2 (1957). Weird, wacky fun with some weird, wacky guys! You can find all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages, some t-shirts you can buy) on our FlowPage; if you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show wherever you can! Thanks!
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Episode 312- “1st Of ‘26!”
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We’re back from a lengthy hiatus! Where have we been? Where are we going?! Listen and find out! (We know you’ve missed us!) You can find us on Instagram at @jacked_kirby, or hit up our FlowPage for even MORE links to all of our stuff! If you like the show, share the show! Thanks!
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Episode 311- “With Mark Evanier!”
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From Jack Kirby’s production assistant to well-respected and prolific writer, comic historian, TV scribe, and now a Jacked Kirby guest… we finally have MARK EVANIER on the show! It’s been a long time coming, so sit back and enjoy! Mark can be found on Instagram: @markevanier And you can follow his regularly-updated newsletter/column here; 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: If you like the show, spread the word!...
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Episode 310- “Soul Love!” with Ho Che Anderson
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Our buddy HO CHE ANDERSON is back on the show, this time to discuss Jack Kirby’s ‘70s foray into black adult romantic fare, SOUL LOVE! Unreleased for a long time, it finally saw print in TwoMorrow’s Dingbat Love, and we’re gonna talk about it! It’s always a pleasure having Ho Che on, and always a good conversation. You can follow Ho Che on Instagram: @hocheanderson69 And buy some of his books on the Fantagraphics website, or Amazon, or wherever quality comics are sold! You can find links to listen to OUR show on several podcast platforms as well as links to follow our...
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Episode 309- “Live From The Ghetto To The Cosmos!”
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On Saturday, November 29th 2025, we recorded this LIVE podcast for The Jack Kirby Museum And Research Center’s latest NYC pop-up event! “Jack Kirby: From the Ghetto To The Cosmos”, with our friend, author, and advocate Roy Schwartz there to talk about his latest project to get the street of Kirby’s birthplace named name in the King’s honor! Plus, general Kirby love and respect. It was a great time, and the show will be running at One Art Space (23 Warren St. NY, NY) till December 7th! GO! But in the meantime, listen to this show! You can find Roy on...
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Episode 308- “Vandoom's Monster!”
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Hot on the heels of Guillermo Del Toro’s latest release, ‘Frankenstein’, Mike D. & Tommy break down a similar man-made creature story “Vandoom, The Man Who Made A Creature!”, from Marvel Comics’ Tales To Astonish issue 17 (October 1960)! Nothing beats a Kirby monster! 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 nifty t-shirt, visit our FlowPage: If you like the show, please share the show! Follow us on Instagram and hit that like button, share posts, tag...
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Episode 307- “Rand Hoppe Returns!”
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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...
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