Comic Crusaders Podcast

Buckle up, nerds, it's time to get TROMAtized! On today's live podcast, I'm sittin' down with the one, the only, Lloyd Kaufman, king of schlock, maestro of mayhem, and the guy who made toxic waste sexy, alongside Mathew Klickstein, the brave soul who edited Lloyd's new book, Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews. We're diving DEEP into 50 years of Troma insanity, from oozing anecdotes to punk rock rants that'll make your head spin faster than a Surf Nazi on a bad trip. Expect laughs, chaos, and maybe a little green slime. Hit that subscribe button, smash the bell, and join the live chat, things are about to get gloriously gross!

Buy Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews: University Press of Mississippi Follow Lloyd on X: @lloydkaufman Troma YouTube: TromaMovies Website: https://troma.com/

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Episode 553 in an unlimited series!

Host: Al Mega

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Welcome to an electrifying new episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast!

In today's episode, your boy Al Mega sits down with the incredible Michele Y. Smith, the CEO of the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)! MoPOP is one of the world's most innovative cultural institutions, celebrating everything from sci-fi and music to horror, fantasy, and gaming.

We dive deep into:

The ever-changing landscape of pop culture and its impact on society. How MoPOP stays ahead of the curve with groundbreaking exhibits. The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts. The future of museums—will VR, AI, and the Metaverse redefine how we experience culture? And of course, Michele's personal pop culture loves, from favorite exhibits to dream hall-of-fame picks!

You don't want to miss this high-energy convo as we explore the past, present, and future of pop culture! Smash that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that NOTIFICATION BELL so you never miss an episode of Comic Crusaders Podcast!

Follow MoPOP: Official Website: https://www.mopop.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheleysmith/

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Episode 552 in an unlimited series!

Host: Al Mega

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Get ready for another geek-tastic episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast! This time, Al Mega welcomes back returning guest and ultimate showrunner, Bill Ostroff, the mastermind behind GeekFest Film Fest, the world's first and largest traveling geek film festival!

GeekFest is hitting Year 12—and we're diving deep into how it's evolved, what's new for this year, and the wildest behind-the-scenes festival stories. From unexpected film submissions to what it takes to keep the geek flag flying high, Bill spills it all!

In this episode, we cover:

• What makes GeekFest Year 12 bigger and better than ever

• The craziest film submission stories

• How geek culture and indie filmmaking collide

• Bill's ultimate dream project if he had unlimited resources

• The future of indie geek cinema

Whether you're a filmmaker, a festival fanatic, or just love geeky movies, this is one interview you don't wanna miss!

Watch now, hit that like button, and don't forget to subscribe to Comic Crusaders for more epic interviews!

Have a favorite GeekFest moment? Drop it in the comments!

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Episode 551 in an unlimited series!

Host: Al Mega

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ðŸ"– Join host Al Mega as he sits down with CBC News journalist and indie comic book creator, Adam Carter!

Adam shares his journey from reporting real-world events to crafting thrilling fiction in his latest project, Betweeeners! We'll dive deep into the creative process, the challenges of independent comic book publishing, and how his journalistic background plays into his storytelling. If you're a fan of indie comics, journalism, or just love a good origin story, you won't want to miss this one!

ðŸ"¹ Topics covered in this episode: ✅ How Adam transitioned from journalism to comic book writing ✅ The origins of Betweeeners and what makes it unique ✅ The indie comics hustle—crowdfunding, self-promotion, and publishing ✅ His creative team and the collaboration process ✅ The future of Betweeeners—what's next?

ðŸ"² Follow Adam Carter & Betweeners: ðŸ"— Instagram: conceptionbaysabbath | X: adamcartercbc | Bluesky: adamcarterwrites.bsky.social

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Episode 550 in an unlimited series!

Host: Al Mega

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ðŸ"¢ Welcome to another high-speed, high-energy episode of the Comic Crusaders Podcast!

Today, we're hitting the gas with writer, editor, and comic book mastermind Ivan M. Cohen!

ðŸ"¥ In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Ivan's journey from comic book fan to industry pro ✅ The creative chaos behind Giant-Size Wacky Races from Dynamite Entertainment ✅ How to bring classic cartoons into the modern comic book era ✅ The wildest villains, fastest cars, and most ridiculous stunts in the Wacky Races universe ✅ Advice for aspiring comic writers and what's next for Ivan!

ðŸ'€ Buckle up, Crusaders, because this ride is gonna be wacky, hilarious, and insightful!

🎧 Like, Share & Subscribe! ðŸ–¥ï¸ Visit Ivan's website: ivanmcohen.com ðŸ"¢ Follow Comic Crusaders for more awesome interviews!

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Episode 549 in an unlimited series!

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Wepa, Crusaders! Today, we welcome writer and creator David Swartz to the show as he unveils his latest Kickstarter project, Confederate Monster—a mind-blowing historical horror mashup that throws Frankenstein's Monster right into the heart of the Civil War! âš¡âš"ï¸ðŸ'€

We dive into: 🧟‍â™‚ï¸ How Confederate Monster was born and why Frankenstein's Monster is getting a Civil War makeover âš¡ The wild blend of horror and history—balancing real events with monstrous mayhem 🎨 The creative madness behind the project and what fans can expect from the Kickstarter campaign ðŸ"¥ What it takes to make an indie comic like this come to life (or should we say, reanimated?) 😂 And of course, the most insane backer requests, dream casting for a Confederate Monster movie, and what Mary Shelley would think of all this!

You don't wanna miss this one—David Swartz brings the energy, the laughs, and the monstrous storytelling magic!

ðŸ"— BACK THE KICKSTARTER HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/daveswartzart/confederate-monster-1-5/creator ðŸ"Œ FOLLOW DAVID SWARTZ: https://www.facebook.com/daveswartzart/ https://www.instagram.com/daveswartzart/ https://x.com/daveswartzart

If you love indie comics, horror, or just wild, out-of-the-box storytelling, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and drop a comment below—What horror character would YOU throw into the Civil War?!

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Episode 548 in an unlimited series!

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ðŸŽ™ï¸ WEPA! Comic Crusaders Familia! Today, we're bringing you another epic episode featuring the one and only Scott Chantler—the brilliant writer and illustrator behind the Three Thieves series! His latest release, Three Thieves: Tower of Treasure, just dropped thanks to Papercutz, and we're diving DEEP into the world of heists, adventure, and top-tier storytelling!

ðŸ"¥ In this episode, we cover: ✅ How Scott first got into the world of comics and illustration ✅ The origins of Three Thieves and why Dessa, Topper, and Fisk make the ultimate trio ✅ Bringing action, humor, and heart to an all-ages story ✅ The art of crafting a thrilling heist in comic form ✅ The new release and why Tower of Treasure is perfect for new and returning fans ✅ Scott's creative process, influences, and a few wild hypotheticals!

If you love adventure, great characters, and a little bit of chaos, this is the episode for you!

ðŸ"¢ SUPPORT THE CREATOR! ðŸ"– Grab your copy of Three Thieves: Tower of Treasure NOW! ðŸ–¥ï¸ Follow Scott Chantler: [Insert Social Links]

ðŸ'¥ LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! ðŸ"º Subscribe to Comic Crusaders World for more amazing content! ðŸ'¬ Drop your thoughts on Three Thieves in the comments—who's your favorite member of the crew?! ðŸ'£ Visit ComicCrusaders.com for news, reviews, and all things geek!

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Episode 547 in an unlimited series!

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Join host Al Mega as he welcomes back the legendary Jimmy Palmiotti and artist extraordinaire Dave Johnson to talk about their latest explosive comic book project—Pop Kill from Mad Cave Studios!

What happens when rival soda companies go to war? Think corporate espionage, high-stakes action, and that signature Palmiotti & Johnson insanity that you KNOW you need in your life! ðŸ¾ðŸ'¥

In this episode, we break down: ✅ The wild concept behind Pop Kill ✅ The insane characters at the center of this fizzy feud ✅ Jimmy & Dave's creative process and why they had to make this book ✅ The future of indie comics and what makes Mad Cave Studios the perfect home for this project ✅ Their ultimate soda-related battle strategies (yes, it gets ridiculous!)

🎤 DON'T MISS OUT! If you love action, comedy, and comics that push the boundaries, this is one interview you HAVE to check out.

Grab your copy of Pop Kill and stay tuned for more comic book greatness!

ðŸ"Œ Follow Jimmy Palmiotti: X – @JPalmiotti ðŸ"Œ Follow Dave Johnson: [Instagram: DaveDevilPigJohnson ðŸ"Œ Follow Mad Cave Studios: X – @MadCaveStudios

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Episode 546 in an unlimited series!

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Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Comic Crusaders Podcast! Your host, Al Mega, sits down with the incredibly talented Kevin Roberts, comic book creator and artist, to talk about his latest headbanger of a project – Heavy Metal Queen! 🎸ðŸ"¥

In this episode, we dive into: 🎤 Kevin's journey into comics – from the first sketch to full-on comic book domination! 🤘 The epic inspiration behind Heavy Metal Queen and why it's a must-read for metalheads and comic lovers alike! âš¡ The insane action, killer artwork, and most METAL moments in the book! ðŸ"¥ What's next for Kevin and the future of Heavy Metal Queen!

Visit Kevin's websiteat www.kemiroart.com

Follow Kevin on Social: Bluesky – @kemiroart.bsky.social IG – @kemiro_art FB – @Kemiroart Gumroad – https://redlinestudios.gumroad.com/

ðŸ'¬ Drop a comment below: If YOU could have one heavy metal superpower, what would it be?!

ðŸ"" LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE! Support indie comics, support creativity, and let's keep the geek culture alive!

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Episode 545 in an unlimited series!

Host: Al Mega

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🚀 Buckle up, Crusaders! In this episode, we go deep into the cosmic unknown with Anthony Esper, the mastermind behind the brand-new sci-fi epic A Matter of Time! This Kickstarter project is all about time gone wrong, black holes, and the ultimate price of ambition. Think high-stakes sci-fi mixed with deep psychological twists—you don't wanna miss this one!

ðŸ'¬ We chat about: ✅ The wild inspiration behind the story ✅ The struggles (and victories!) of Kickstarter ✅ Sci-fi deep dives & time travel rules ✅ Why YOU need to back this project before time runs out!

ðŸ"¢ Back the Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amatteroftime-issue1/a-matter-of-time-issue-one-the-start-of-a-sci-fi-epic/rewards

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