Radio Free Krypton

Hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Francis Desharnais, author of a graphic novel recollecting the story of Guyenne, a small Quebec town that operates entirely as a collective, where every villager shares what they have with the rest, which gave the village the nickname 'Little Russia'.

Desharnais talks about speaking to family members who lived in the village, how to properly retell their stories and what he's learned from the experience.

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

Canadian-born cartoonist and animator Graham Annable tells Justin and Jacob about the book he would have released at TCAF, and what he's learned throughout his varied career.

Graham's latest work is the third in his Peter and Ernesto early reader series called Sloths in the Night. He's also the Oscar-nominated co-director of The Boxtrolls movie and has a long history in animation, with stints at LucasArts and Telltale. He's even done Spongebob comics.

This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

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Hosts Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler speak with fan-favourite comic creator Andrew MacLean, creator of Head Lopper and Apocalyptigirl, about staying afloat in a shaky comic industry, as well as taking Head Lopper in a more emotional direction in the latest volume.

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

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Sean Jordan — AKA the rapper Wordburglar — tells Jacob and Justin about a comics project he's bringing back and shares how he's staying creative during the pandemic. He also digs into some reading recommendations in case your comics pile is getting a little low.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and our show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Stay safe!

Making comics is a solitary business. Making comics in the pandemic? Even more so.

Toronto cartoonist Eric Kostiuk Williams joins RFK to talk about his new pandemic comics for Now, which have covered quarantine dance parties and lonely walks through Ontario Place.

He also shares how a Grant Morrison book club got him a gig designing an album cover for rock band F*cked Up.

Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.

You can support RFK and the station on Patreon.

Mississauga, Ont. artist Megan Huang tells Justin and Jacob what it's been like for her to navigate the comics world. They discuss her newest project "Jia and the Nian Monster" and her love of crossovers.

Megan also shares what she's been up to since the pandemic threw a wrench into what would have been a month of celebrating new releases.

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

You can support RFK and the station on Patreon.

From a safe social distance, Toronto comic artist Shane Heron tells Justin and Jacob what the cancellation of upcoming comic conventions means for the launch of his newest project: the latest issue of Cauldron Magazine.

March's Toronto Comicon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and so was May's Toronto Comics Art Festival (TCAF). On top of that, comic stores are closing and Diamond Comic Distributors is no longer shipping books to shops.

All of it is bad news for small-time comic creators and comics retailers.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.

From CBC Arts: Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns

And for anyone in need of financial aid: What you need to know about the new COVID-19 benefits program

This week on RFK, hear Halifax artist Alexander Forbes, who—along with Kris Bertin—made the Hobtown Mystery books "The Cursed Hermit" and "The Case of the Missing Men."

Alex tells Justin and Jacob what went into designing the spooky but nostalgic setting of Hobtown. He also digs into how he and Kris take inspiration from every-day weirdness.

Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and the show on Patreon.

This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.

Kelvin Nyeusi Mawazo creates the Afrofuturist Black Sun Comics. He tells Justin about making a webcomic, expanding his creative team and writing a background for a fantasy series.

This episode aired on July 26, 2018.

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

The RFK Star Wars panel holds court to talk about new storytelling potential now that the Skywalkers have left the building.

As books and TV series explore new corners of the galaxy, comics editor and writer Allison O'Toole (Wayward Kindred) and writer/artist Jason Loo (Afterlift) tell Justin and Jacob what stories they're excited for.

Includes major spoilers for Episode IX and minor spoilers for The Mandalorian.

RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and this show on Patreon.

This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.