Radio Free Krypton

Ep 88 - In the latest instalment of our Creator Series—where writers and artists talk to us about the work that inspires them—hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Pitiful Human Lizard creator Jason Loo about Adrian Tomine's Killing and Dying, a book of short comics that features not a single explosion, but a lot of heart.

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

In the Creator Series, we talk to people who make comics about the comics that inspire them. This week, writer and artist Emmanuelle Chateauneuf tells Justin, Jacob and Mitchell about her love for InuYasha. The group discusses what the manga/anime has to say about racism and Emmanuelle explains how InuYasha is basically Shakespeare's Othellowith better music.

Emmanuelle is the creator of Queen Street, a semi-autobiographical comic, which she came on RFK to talk about last year.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM. This show was produced by Justin Chandler.

Toronto comic creator Shawn Daley tells Justin and Jacob about Samurai Grandpa, a book he drew and Eastin Deverna wrote. They discuss how Shawn took influence from Dragon Ball, what it's like to work with a writer you've never met in person, and how an artist develops a recognizable style. You might know Shawn for his series TerraQuill, or for his chiptunes, one of which is featured in the show.

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

In the Creator Series, we interview people who make comics about the comics that inspired them. This week, Justin and Jacob talk to Steven Andrews, production editor for TO Comix Press about webcomic Demonology 101—a young adult fantasy by Faith Erin Hicks.

They chat about the form, its drawbacks and how Steven was inspired to become a self-publisher.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.

On the rare time where there's a convention in Toronto, we're freed from our shackles in the studio and allowed to go outside. This week, hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell hit Toronto ComiCon to catch up with old guests and Swedish Chefs.

Featuring interviews with creators Shawn Daley, Wordburglar and Danny Zabbal, and a Q&A with Lucie Pohl, the voice of Mercy in Overwatch.

Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.

Hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell speak to Jameson Rohrer, a California prison librarian who's been doing popular Twitter call outs for donations about his comic collection, censorship and the comic community's reaction to his asks.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.

Sci-fi romance The Shape of Water cleaned up at the Academy Awards. Shakespearean Wolverine film Logan was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, a first for a movie based on a superhero comic. After years of snubs and derision, are Hollywood's elite starting to recognize excellence in comic book and genre films? Special guest/nerd goddess Christine Chua joins your comic-lovin' co-hosts to discuss the popular question.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler.

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Buying monthly comics and comic shops can be hella confusing largely thanks to how comic distribution works. Last week, monopolistic supplier Diamond Comics Distributors announced a big change to how consumers will buy books. Justin and Jacob discuss their experience buying comics different ways. What are the benefits and drawbacks of monthly single issues, digital comics and trades? And more importantly: where is the business going next?

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.

Justin and Jacob bring on special guests Ally Enrile and Serena Sbrizzi to discuss Marvel's smash hit Black Panther. They talk about how the movie breaks new ground while still falling into some of the MCU's tropes. Then they chat about the film's amazing characters and costumes.

Produced by Jacob Dubé.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1080 AM in Toronto.

PS: Okoye rocks.

In September 2016, Justin and Jacob spoke to Elizabeth LaPensée, a writer and contributor to Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection Vol 1 and 2, about her work in comics and video games, and about Indigenous representation in comics and the media.

Before the interview, Justin gives an update on her game, Thunderbird Strike, and the controversy that followed its release.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.

Produced by Justin Chandler.