Radio Free Krypton

Ep 98 - For the RFK Creator Series, Toronto artist and writer Shawn Daley joins hosts Justin and Jacob to discuss Louis Riel, Chester Brown's biographical comic on the Métis leader. They also discuss the wonderful feeling of sorrow and emptiness a good book can leave you with.

Riel has been regarded as a rebel and a hero. Brown's well-researched book explores the man's character with great nuance.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Ep 97 - Hosts Justin and Mitchell join Toronto rapper More or Les for a talk on Matt Fraction's take on everyone's sixth or seventh favourite Avenger, Hawkeye. Listen in for insight on the private life of the arrow-slinging superhero as well as some info on More or Les' upcoming musical works. #RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.

Ep 96 - She's one of the world's most popular superheroes and she's always changing. Justin and Jacob join journalist and podcaster Michael D'Alimonte to discuss his deep-dive podcast into the history of Wonder Woman, Comics 401. Hear how Michael read every issue of Wonder Woman. Every. Issue.

Fun fact: Michael worked at The Eyeopener with Justin and Jacob, where he hosted The Ear-opener podcast.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Ep 95 - Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's epic Planetary is a genre-hopping love letter to comics and sci-fi. It's also a masterclass example of serialized storytelling.

Writer and artist Shane Heron (Morris and Black Hole Hunters Club) joins Justin, Jacob and Mitchell to discuss the comic.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Ep 94 - In this episode, we put our (apparently limited) trivia knowledge of Doctor Who, Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the test.

The Radio Free Fanfics, composed of co-host Jacob Dubé and nerd goddess Christine Chua, face off against The Red Lightsabers, commanded by co-host Mitchell Thompson and Emperor of Cosplay Iris Robin, in a battle of low stakes and possible employment issues. Co-host Justin Chandler moderates and tries to maintain order over our ramblings. It doesn't work.

RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.

Ep 93 - It seems that for most people, Deadpool 2 hit the mark, but we're not so sure. Justin and friend of the show Ally Enrile discuss what they liked and what they didn't. Then Justin and Mitchell ask what makes a good Deadpool story. When does parody and camp go too far?

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.

This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Ep 92 - Justin takes you to the floor of TCAF—the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, where he talks to writers and artists exhibiting there. This episode features interviews with (in the order they appear) comic creators Jonny Rotsztain, Dave Coverly, Tatiana Goldberg, Ricky Lima, Wes Craig, Myisha Haynes, Regina Ying, Steve Manale, and Joseph Nguyen.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Here's the sketch Steve Manale drew of Justin.

Ep 91 - In honour of Mothers' Day, RFK sits down with two writers/artists who take inspiration from their moms: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf and Danny Zabbal. Hear how their mothers influence their children's' storytelling and what they think of their kids' comics.

Danny writes "Life Death and Sorcery" and Emmanuelle wrote "Queen Street" for Chapterhouse Comics. To their mothers' chagrin, neither is a mediocre sitcom star nor in a family band.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

PS: Jacob and Mitchell came in partway through the recording, which is why they aren't in the intro. Justin didn't forget them.

PPS: Special thanks to RFK's Number 1 Fan: Justin's mom! The love and support are appreciated. Thanks for listening even though you don't really like comics.

Ep 90 - THIS SHOW IS FULL OF SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE. You have been warned.

In terms of scale, Avengers: Infinity War is the biggest comic book movie ever. With 10 years and 18 films to build it up, does it live up to expectation? As your regular hosts lay broken at the feet of Thanos, three heroes—Ally Enrile, Iris Robin and Nathaniel Crouch—step in to save the day and break down the movie.

Then, Mitchell and Justin (prior to their defeat) discuss Infinity Gauntlet, the strange comics event that started it all.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Ep 89 - In the Creator Series, people who make comics talk about the books that inspire them. In this chapter, editor and treasured recurring guest Allison O'Toole brings Mike Mignola's Hellboy series to the table. Listen as she joins hosts Justin, Jacob and Mitchell to talk about Hellboy's antics, demeanor and unique art style. Plus Jacob goes through a scary flashback of an old Arthur episode.

Allison works for Chapterhouse and TO Comix Press.

RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.