Jacked Kirby

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Jacked Kirby episodes

October 28, 2020 Episode 86- "Return of The Living Deadman!"
Our Jacktober 2020 episodes wrap up with this foray into Forever People territory, as the team of hippie-dippy New Genesis youths team up with Deadman to solve his own murder! Fun, spooky stuff comic book stuff by The King accompanied by lots of horror movie talk (and recommendations) and some other not-safe-for-work horseshit! Happy Halloween, kids!
1 hr 46 min
October 22, 2020 Episode 85- "Monster From The Lost Lagoon!"
Jacktober 2020 continues, as we discuss a Fantastic Four yarn with a link back to a classic Universal monster! Tommy & Mike D. are joined by pop-culture curator (and their uber-production guy) Rob Martin to discuss FF issue 97 (1970), "The Monster From The Lost Lagoon"! We get deep into scary movies, the creation of Universal's "Gill-Man", the cause and effects of horror films through the decades, the pros and cons of pop-culture fandom, and of course, Jack Kirby comics! It's a fun one! To listen, look at, and follow Jacked Kirby everywhere, click HERE!
1 hr 58 min
October 14, 2020 Episode 84- "Groot from Planet X!"
"... for I am Groot, overlord of all the timber in the galaxy!" Jacktober continues as Tommy & Mike D. talk about the monstrous beginnings of what would become everyone's favorite monosyllabic tree creature, GROOT! (Tales To Astonish issue 13- 1960.) We discuss how a one-off creature can become so beloved, continuity in comics and how it possibly hurts storytelling, and we recommend some movies that feature evil trees! Fun shit! Follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram!
1 hr 21 min
October 07, 2020 Episode 83- "Baron Von Evilstein"
The month of October is now JACKTOBER! Celebrating some of Jack Kirby's many forays into some strange and macabre superhero territory! For our first week, Mike D. & Tommy talk about DC's THE DEMON, issues 11-13 (1973)! Learn the spooky tale of Etrigan's battle with the evil Dr. Baron Von Rakenstein and his attempts to rule the world with his supernatural, UNnatural, creations! Great stuff by the King Of Comics! We also recommend some scary Halloween-time viewing and reading! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
1 hr 18 min
September 28, 2020 Episode 82- "Jack and Stan and Pete Doree"
Artist and writer Pete Doree joins Tommy & Mike D. for a fun conversation from across the pond (via Zoom)! Pete does a self-published book called 'Jack & Stan', featuring the cosmic adventures of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and other notable comic book legends! We talk its creation, England, politics in comics, comics in England, inspiration, and lots more! "If you don't like the Thing, you don't like comics." ~PD Pete can be found here; Petedoree.bigcartel.com Ko-fi.com/petedoree Twitter and Instagram: @petedoree Follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram @jacked_kirby Rate and review the podcast, and share it!
1 hr 14 min
September 18, 2020 Episode 81- "Duckin' Around with Val Mayerik"
Comic book artist and illustrious illustrator VAL MAYERIK talks with Mike D. & Tommy about Kirby's impact on comics, working at Marvel in the '70s, how technology has changed the comic book industry, and of course co-creating Howard The Duck! It's a great episode covering a lot of stuff in a fun and easy going conversation with a pro! Visit Val's website valmayerik.com
1 hr 34 min
September 03, 2020 Episode 80- "Strange Tales with Taboo!"
Mike D. & Tommy finally record in-person after so many months, discussing the 1960 Kirby/Lieber/Lee creature made of muck, TABOO, from Marvel's Strange Tales! Fun, dopey stuff! Tommy tells a tale of ripping his shorts, and Mike speaks on his love of the Halloween season while also discussing his new schlock-horror-themed Instagram page @master_sardus_archive! It's a fun one, so have a listen!
1 hr 6 min
August 25, 2020 Episode 79- "With Frank Fosco!"
Comic artist FRANK FOSCO (IDW's 'TMNT: Urban Legends', WebToon's upcoming 'Ethrian' with Chuck Dixon) joins Tommy & Mike D. for a fun and informative conversation about the comic book industry, modern day art practices, Frank's love of King Kirby, and lots more! It's a good time!
1 hr 32 min
August 11, 2020 Episode 78 - KIRBYCOVERS
Vin Iadevaia runs the popular Instagram account @KIRBYCOVERS, where he shares scans of the covers from his ever-growing collection of Jack Kirby comics! Tommy & Mike D. have a fun conversation with Vin, talking about their favorite and least favorite Kirby covers, Vin's collection, comic book documentaries, and lots more!
1 hr 37 min
July 14, 2020 Episode 77- "Tom Scioli Talks Kirby!"
Comic artist, author, and Jack Kirby acolyte Tom Scioli ('Gødland', 'Fantastic Four: Grand Design') joins Mike D. & Tommy to talk about the King of Comics, '50s censorship, Stan & Jack, and his just-released Jack Kirby comic-biography 'Jack Kirby: The Epic Life of the King of Comics'! Buy the book and listen to this show! It's a good one! •Music- "Robot Stop" by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Follow Tom on Instagram! https://instagram.com/tom_scioli And follow Jacked Kirby on Instagram! https://instagram.com/jacked_kirby
1 hr 46 min

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Join Jack Kirby fans Mike D & Tommy Lombardozzi as they invite weekly guests to discuss and explore the work and contributions of the comic book industry's greatest creator, with lots of laughs along the way!