Jack Kirby was a scrappy Jewish kid from the Lower East Side who threw fists at bullies before joining the fight against Nazis in Europe as a U.S. soldier. In this episode, hosts Aaron Berg and Andrew Davidsburg tell the story of how this mensch with serious chutzpah went from back-alley brawls to co-creating some of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes including Captain America, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Hulk.

He didn’t just draw heroes he lived like one turning grit, heart, and talent into a legacy that still inspires today.

Created By: Aaron Berg & Andrew Davidsburg

Production By: Pete Banos & Andrew Davidsburg

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Before there was Captain America, there was The Mighty Atom. On this episode of Badass Jews, hosts Aaron Berg and Andrew Davidsburg dive into the unbelievable true story of Joseph Greenstein—a 5-foot-tall strongman with sidecurls, superhuman strength, and a heaping dose of chutzpah. He bent steel with his bare hands, bit through chains, and bashed bigots without breaking a sweat. From circus arenas to street fights with fascists, Greenstein wasn’t just strong, he was a one-man wrecking crew in a tank top.

Created By: Aaron Berg & Andrew Davidsburg

Production By: Pete Banos & Andrew Davidsburg

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