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Episode 305- “Angel Of Death!” with The Geekz

Jacked Kirby

Release Date: 10/30/2025

Episode 317- “The Kirby Awards!” Kasra Ghanbari show art Episode 317- “The Kirby Awards!” Kasra Ghanbari

Jacked Kirby

We’re joined this week by the CEO of Comic Art Fans, KASRA GHANBARI, to discuss the creation, execution, reception, and recipients of the recent first annual Roz & Jack Kirby Awards! Exciting stuff!    You can follow Kasra on Instagram: @kasraghanbari Or check out his shop here:   For the Kirby Awards: www.oax.art/kirbys.asp   For all things Jacked Kirby (including links to listen to the show, our social media pages,  t-shirts) visit our FlowPage; If you like the show, share the show! Like posts, tag friends, share our stuff, and rate & review the show...

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Episode 316- “With Vincent Giarrano!” show art 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!” show art 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!” show art 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!” show art 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!” show art 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!” show art 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 show art 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!” show art 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!” show art 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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Back for their annual JackTober visit, our friends Alil Kunica and Steve Carleton (co-hosts of The Geekz Podcast- check ‘em out on YouTube!) join us to discuss the story “The Angel Of Death” from Black Magic issue 15 (Prize Comics, August 1952). Not the best story, but we always have a great time with The Geekz!!!
You can find Alil and Steve on Instagram:
@geekzcollectables_alil
@stevecarletonart
And you can find The Geekz Podcast wherever fine pop-culture-themed podcasts are available, specifically their YouTube channel where they broadcast LIVE twice a week! 
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