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How do you like it so far?San Diego Comic-Con Histories and Educational Outreach with Mathew Klickstein and Emily SchindlerIn this episode, Mathew Klickstein , the host of Comic-Con Begins, and Emily Schindler, Senior Director of Learning and Engagement at the Comic-Con Museum, educate us on the history of and learning opportunities at San Diego Comic-Con. Mathew discusses how Comic-Con formed and why he documents that history in his podcast and his book, See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture. Emily informs us about what is displayed at the Comic-Con Museum and the educational programs she runs. She describes the outreach and collaboration that happens between the museum and...
2026-01-221h 06
Amusing JewsRob Reiner: A Retrospective - with pop culture historian Mathew KlicksteinMathew Klickstein is an author and pop culture historian whose books have covered such topics as Nickelodeon, The Simpsons, The San Diego Comic-Con, and Lloyd Kaufman, president and co-founder of Troma Entertainment.Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-FieldProducer-engineer: Mike TomrenMathew's websitehttps://www.mathewklickstein.com/Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/ Subscribe to the Amusing Jews podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/show/amusing-jews Adat Chaverim – Congregation for Humanistic Judaism, Los Angeleshttps://www.humanisticjudaismla.org/ Jewish Museum of the A...
2025-12-2241 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie PodcastNickelodeon's Doug (with Wade Hymel & Patrick Perot)As Matt and Laci work on the transition from Load Bearing Beams to 1-Week Rental, they are unlocking some episodes from behind the Patreon paywall to hold you over. First up: Matt is joined by his friends and bandmates Wade Hymel and Patrick Perot to cover two episodes of Nickelodeon's Doug. "Bangin' On A Trash Can" is one of the best songs ever written for a fictional character, right? We gush endlessly about it, as well as its "Think Big" remix, and try to find parallels between Doug's band and our own individual musical endeavors. Plus, you'll...
2025-11-141h 32
The Salcedo Storm PodcastS12, Ep. 26: Make My Publisher Happy, Get "The Rise Of The Liberty Loving Latino"On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Mathew Klickstein is an American screenwriter, journalist, author, and playwright. He helped me organize the new book, The Rise of the Liberty Loving Latino, a New American Revolution.
2025-10-2233 min
The Lou Perez PodcastMathew KlicksteinI talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one "t") Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman's connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock...
2025-10-1354 minThe Lou Perez PodcastMathew KlicksteinI talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one "t") Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman's connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock...
2025-10-1354 min
Heartland Newsfeed Podcast NetworkTLPP: "Where's My (Disabled) Representation?!" w/ Mathew KlicksteinI talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one “t”) Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman’s connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High. Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d Rock XX-XY Athletics. You can get 20% off your purchase with...
2025-10-0754 min
Lions of Liberty NetworkTLPP: "Where's My (Disabled) Representation?!" w/ Mathew KlicksteinI talk with my friend, author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, Mathew (with one “t”) Klickstein about Troma and Lloyd Kaufman’s connection to Shakespeare; accessible asexuals; the one lack of representation you never hear about; and The Kids of Widney High.
Check out my book, That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore: On the Death and Rebirth of Comedy https://amzn.to/3VhFa1r
Watch my sketch comedy streaming on Red Coral Universe: https://redcoraluniverse.com/en/series/the-lou-perez-comedy-68501a2fd369683d0f2a2a88?loopData=true&ccId=675bc891f78f658f73eaa46d ...
2025-10-0757 min
1-Week Rental: A Movie PodcastNickelodeon's Doug (Patreon Preview)Matt has assembled his friends Wade Hymel and Patrick Perot to do a deep dive into Nickelodeon's Doug—specifically, the episodes "Doug Can't Dance" and "Doug's Garage Band." In this free preview from the longer premium episode (available on Patreon: https://bit.ly/47U3oGh), Matt, Wade, and Patrick explore the long history of the TV show and of Doug himself, both before, during, and after his show on Nickelodeon. Created by Jim Jinkins, Doug is a show that looks great, sounds even better, and its humor and sensibilities have aged beautifully. We chart the his...
2025-09-2235 min
Broads Next DoorThe Early Years of Nickelodeon: The Tale of Ruined ChildhoodsTale a seat on an orange couch and get ready for a nostalgia road trip.In part 1 of our discourse on Nickelodeon we talk about the founding of the network in the late 1970's as commercial free kids programming to the network's acquisition by Warner which led to & the so called "Orange Years" (1983-1996) while trying to gain a broader understanding of how Nickelodeon became what it is today While some people seemed to always have had the best intentions, the early years of Nickelodeon set the ground work for everything that would follow. From shows li...
2025-09-181h 04Amusing JewsEp. 116: 30 Years of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist – with pop culture historian Mathew KlicksteinMathew Klickstein is an author and pop culture historian whose books have covered such topics as Nickelodeon, The Simpsons, The San Diego Comic-Con, and Lloyd Kaufman, president and co-founder of Troma Entertainment. His recent article, “SQUIGGLEVISION! 30 Years of Kvetching from the Couch of Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist,” is available at Paste.Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann and Joey Angel-FieldProducer-engineer: Mike Tomren SQUIGGLEVISION! 30 Years of Kvetching from the Couchhttps://www.pastemagazine.com/tv/dr-katz/squigglevision-30-years-of-kvetching-from-the-couch-of-dr-katz-professional-therapist Mathew’s websitehttps://www.mathewklickstein.com/ Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusi...
2025-09-0824 min
Comic Crusaders PodcastComic Crusaders Podcast – Lloyd Kaufman & Mathew Klickstein 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, t...
2025-06-0642 minAmusing JewsEp. 95: Is the Toxic Avenger Jewish? - with Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-FieldWith recent news that the long-awaited reboot of The Toxic Avenger will finally be released in August 2025, we thought it would be a good time to revisit a question some have been asking since 1984: Is the Toxic Avenger Jewish?Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-FieldProducer-engineer: Mike TomrenThe Toxic Avenger (1984; full movie)https://tubitv.com/movies/655405/the-toxic-avenger?start=true&tracking=google-feed&utm_source=google-feedToxic Crusaders (first episode)https://tubitv.com/tv-shows/200006906/s01-e01-the-making-of-toxieLloyd Kaufman: Interviewshttps://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/L/Lloyd-Kaufman
2025-03-3124 min
RiYLEpisode 699: Lloyd KaufmanOne thing you should know about Lloyd Kaufman is that he isn’t dead. The introduction to Mathew Klickstein’s new interview collection is very adamant about this. The Troma founder was certainly well enough to engage in an hour-long conversation about the early days of indie filmmaking, Michael Bay and making transgressive art amid a second Trump administration. Besides, at very least, the man needs to make to the end of August to see the Toxic Avenger’s triumphant return to the big screen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0651 min
Talkin' Troma with Zack BeinsA Litany of Lloyd Literacy with Author Mathew KlicksteinZack sits down with writer Mathew Klickstein as they discuss his new book, Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews, available now from University Press of Mississippi. Mathew culled through nearly 50 years of interviews with the Troma president/co-founder to deliver a detailed, sometimes academic, sometimes silly portrait of the man who, along with partner Michael Herz, has kept Troma in business for the last half century.Mathew Klickstein is a longtime multiplatform storyteller. His publications include SLIMED! An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age; Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for "The Simpsons"; and See...
2025-02-141h 17
Local Frequency - Boulder"Winter Bike to Work Day, Valentine's Festivities, and Galentine's Day Adventure - Boulder Local Frequency"Good morning, this is your Boulder Local Frequency for Friday, February 14, 2025. Happy Valentine's Day to all our listeners out there. Today is a special day not just for love but also for cycling enthusiasts as it marks Winter Bike to Work Day across Colorado. This semiannual event encourages people to ditch their cars and hop on their bikes to reduce emissions and build community through physical activity. Stations across Boulder County will be serving up free breakfast and camaraderie to lift your spirits before the office slog. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, this is a great...
2025-02-1402 minAmusing JewsEp. 88: Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews – with pop culture historian Mathew KlicksteinMathew Klickstein is a prolific author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian, whose latest book is Lloyd Kaufman: Interviews, part of the Conversations with Filmmakers Series of the University Press of Mississippi.Lloyd Kaufman has been making independent movies for over 50 years as cofounder and president of Troma Entertainment, and is responsible for the likes of such schlocky “midnight movie” fare as 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒐𝒙𝒊𝒄 𝑨𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝑺𝒈𝒕. 𝑲𝒂𝒃𝒖𝒌𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑵.𝒀.𝑷.𝑫., 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙪𝙠𝙚 ’𝙀𝙢 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝, and 𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐 & 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒕. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Mathew’s websitehttps://www.mathewklickstein.com/ Lloyd Kaufman: Interviewshttps://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/L/Lloyd-Kaufman Tromahttps://www.troma.com/ Troma Nowhttps://watch.troma.com/ Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/
2025-02-1045 minAmusing JewsEp. 86: Daisy Goes to the Moon – with author Mathew Klickstein and artist Rick GearyMathew Klickstein is a prolific author, filmmaker, and pop culture historian. Rick Geary is a renowned artist, illustrator, and cartoonist. Their new graphic novel, Daisy Goes to the Moon, is published by Fantagraphics. Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren Mathew’s websitehttps://www.mathewklickstein.com/ Rick’s websitehttps://www.rickgeary.com/ Daisy Goes to the Moonhttps://www.fantagraphics.com/products/daisy-goes-to-the-moon?srsltid=AfmBOooOxybL4be9PUZ-hRtCHCq1YoTWf6rb46ilN_3H7WtmpGEN2pab Amusing Jews Merch Storehttps://www.amusingjews.com/merch#!/
2025-01-2732 min
Word Balloon Comics PodcastThe Story Of Troma Films and Lloyd Kaufman, with Mathew KlicksteinSgt Kabuki , The Toxic Avenger. Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films are known around the world. Author Mathew Klickstein has assembled an international collection of Kaufman interviews that cement his place in Cinema History
2024-12-261h 20word balloon the comic book creators interview showThe Story Of Troma Films and Lloyd Kaufman, with Mathew KlicksteinSgt Kabuki , The Toxic Avenger. Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films are known around the world. Author Mathew Klickstein has assembled an international collection of Kaufman interviews that cement his place in Cinema History
2024-12-261h 20
Rodney Veal’s Inspired ByMulti-Platform Storyteller Mathew KlicksteinIn this episode, Rodney sits down with multi-platform storyteller Mathew Klickstein to talk about his early passion for storytelling, his journey through the creative industry and the importance of resiliency.Show Notes: https://www.mathewklickstein.com/Explore Other Stories with The Art Show on the PBS App or at https://video.thinktv.org
2024-10-241h 12
WFODLLOYD KAUFMAN AND THE PUMPKIN POUNDERS (EPISODE #696)
mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics….
james blunt is changing his name…..
green day is banned from las vegas….
Russell brand is selling amulets that protect you from wifi….
pumpkin pounders….
after the break, we talk to Mathew klickstein and Lloyd kaufman about their new book Lloyd kaufman interviews, the new toxie comic, steven segal, troma's history, and more! pre-order the book here and subscribe to troma now here!
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2024-10-221h 40
Finding Danny LightfootEpisode 6: Slimed Author Mathew Klickstein & Meeting Screech!In this episode, Luke and John sit down with Mathew Klickstein, author of Slimed: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age, to dive into the techniques he used to interview stars from some of our favorite Nickelodeon shows. We also discuss John’s experience meeting Dustin Diamond and how his time in show business might share similarities with Joe Torres’ story.Support the showwww.findingdannylightfoot.com
2024-09-1944 min
pish posh pages with Lindsey SmithSlimed! by Mathew Klickstein (oral history)My review of Slimed: An Oral History of Nickelodeon's Golden Age by Mathew Klickstien.
Also mentioned in this episode: Quiet on Set on HBO MAX
Other Oral Histories I Loved: The Only Plane In The Sky, Daisy Jones and The Six, and Bourdain
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2024-06-0713 minBroads Next DoorNickelodeon Part 1: The Orange YearsIn part 1 of our discourse on Nickelodeon we talk about the founding of the network in the late 1970's as commercial free kids programming to the network's acquisition by Warner which led to & the so called "Orange Years" (1983-1996) while trying to gain a broader understanding of how Nickelodeon became what it is today While some people seemed to always have had the best intentions, the early years of Nickelodeon set the ground work for everything that would follow. From shows like You Can't Do That on Television and the introduction of slime and competition shows like Double Da...
2024-04-041h 04word balloon the comic book creators interview showAnnouncing The Comic Con Doc With Scott Shaw! And Mathew Klickstein
2024-03-311h 072024-03-311h 07word balloon the comic book creators interview showThe Story Of Lloyd Kaufman And Troma With Mathew KlicksteinMat is in the process of editing a new collection of interviewss with The Man behind Troma Films we discuss his career and our favorite Troma movies.
2023-10-201h 24Word Balloon Comics PodcastThe Story Of Lloyd Kaufman And Troma With Mathew KlicksteinMat is in the process of editing a new collection of interviewss with The Man behind Troma Films we discuss his career and our favorite Troma movies.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement
2023-10-201h 24
Comic SansComic-Con SansThis Comic-Con season, Yan takes Nat on a journey through the history of Comic-Con to answer two surprisingly tricky questions: what is Comic-Con, and who is it really for anyway?
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In this episode, Yan listens to the podcast Comic-Con Begins on SiriusXM, created and directed by Mathew Klickstein.
Transcript and bibliography available here.
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2023-07-2640 min
Comic SansS01 Bonus: Comic-Con SansThis Comic-Con season, Yan takes Nat on a journey through the history of Comic-Con to answer two surprisingly tricky questions: what is Comic-Con, and who is it really for anyway?---In this episode, Yan listens to the podcast Comic-Con Begins on SiriusXM, created and directed by Mathew Klickstein.Transcript and bibliography available here.Hear an interesting ad? Learn more about our advertisers here.If you enjoyed the show, consider supporting us on Patreon! You'll get access to the exclusive Comic Sans Aftershow, ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more.
2023-07-2638 minword balloon the comic book creators interview showThe Rift at SDCC With Mathew KlicksteinKlickstein wrote the definitive oral history of ComicCon International See You At San Diego from Fantagraphics . The current organizers are not happy about it.
2023-07-151h 22Word Balloon Comics PodcastThe Rift at SDCC With Mathew KlicksteinKlickstein wrote the definitive oral history of ComicCon International See You At San Diego from Fantagraphics . The current organizers are not happy about it.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3143082/advertisement
2023-07-151h 22Amusing JewsEp. 15: Pop Culture, Comic-Con, and Nostalgia – with writer Mathew KlicksteinMathew Klickstein is a writer, filmmaker, playwright, arts therapist, and pop culture historian whose writings have appeared in Wired, the New York Daily News, and Splitsider. He co-authored Springfield Confidential with Simpsons writer Mike Reiss, and recently published an oral history of the San Diego Comic-Con, “See You at San Diego,” and The Little Encyclopedia of Jewish Culture.Co-hosts: Jonathan Friedmann & Joey Angel-Field Producer-engineer: Mike Tomren IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm1493227/ Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathew_Klickstein Mathew’s websitehttps://www.mathewklickstein.com/ “...
2023-06-2646 minword balloon the comic book creators interview showThe History Of Comic Con Podcast Series with Mathew KlicksteinThere is a 6 part deep dive podcast series that explores the creation and evolution of The San Diego Comic Con Called "Comic Con Begins" . From it's hotel basement beginnings to today's status as the Ultimate Nerd Culture event that the whole world follows every year. With tons of interviews and archival audio. It's a time travel experience. Podcast creator and comic book writer Mathew Klickstein (You Are Obsolete) and SDCC founding member Roger Freedman discuss the creation of this iconic festival that not even Covid could stop.Also Available is The Fantagraphics Oral History Of SDCC " See You...
2023-06-051h 26Word Balloon Comics PodcastThe History Of Comic Con Podcast Series with Mathew KlicksteinThere is a 6 part deep dive podcast series that explores the creation and evolution of The San Diego Comic Con Called "Comic Con Begins" . From it's hotel basement beginnings to today's status as the Ultimate Nerd Culture event that the whole world follows every year. With tons of interviews and archival audio. It's a time travel experience. Podcast creator and comic book writer Mathew Klickstein (You Are Obsolete) and SDCC founding member Roger Freedman discuss the creation of this iconic festival that not even Covid could stop.Also Available is The Fantagraphics Oral History Of SDCC " See You...
2023-06-051h 26
Comics for Fun and ProfitEpisode 783-Jason Interviews Mathew Klickstein See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture from FantagraphicsEpisode 783-Jason Interviews Mathew Klickstein See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture from Fantagraphics - A comprehensive chronicle of Comic-Con International and modern geekdom itself as told through countless intimate, hilarious, and often-thought provoking stories by nearly fifty of the most integral members of today’s convention and fandom community.This full-fledged oral history, bursting with intimate reflections, hilarious observations, and at times, heartbreaking, often thought-provoking stories, is about how the geek at last inherited the earth and the story of the transformation of mainstream American pop culture in...
2022-11-231h 04
CannaBlogger's CornerTalkin' Comic-Con with Scott Shaw! and Mathew KlicksteinLegendary cartoonist Scott Shaw! and author Mathew Klickstein join me for a deep dive into pop culture phenomenon San Diego Comic-Con with Klickstein's latest book, See You at San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture.
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Better Homes with Cannabis. Yani Amaya, the Hazey Lioness, has taken her cannabis photography to another level by using it in a stylish home décor design that would look fabulous in any home. This isn’t a Marley poster in your dorm room; Better Homes with Cannabis is ta...
2022-10-171h 13
Comic Book ClubComic Book Club: Mathew Klickstein, Ryan Silbert And Luke LiebermanOn this week's live comic book podcast, we're welcoming guests Ryan Silbert and Luke Lieberman ("Alliances: Orphans") + Mathew Klickstein (Fantagraphics "See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, And The Triumph Of Geek Culture").SUBSCRIBE TO MARVELVISION ON APPLE, ANDROID, SPOTIFY, STITCHER, OR RSS. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-10-051h 04
Comic Book SquaresIndie Comic Book Review - You Are ObsoleteIn this episode, the guys review the creepy sci-fi comic book "You Are Obsolete."
AfterShock Comic's series "You Are Obsolete" is "Black Mirror" digital paranoia with early Stephen King horror. Evgeniy Bornyakov's artwork deftly captures this look and feel while Mathew Klickstein's script draws you in from the start. Add in amazing work by colorist Lauren Affe and letterer Simon Bowland, and you have yourself one helluva ride.
Here's the comic book description: "A disgraced journalist is called to cover a mysterious story on an isolated European island. As she investigates, she discovers that children ha...
2022-09-3027 min
Comic Book Couples Counseling PodcastCreator Corner: Mathew Klickstein on See You in San DiegoGeek culture? Nope. Just culture. The evidence is all around you. In this week's episode, we're joined by author Mathew Klickstein talking about his new book, See You in San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture.
Klickstein's massive tome is a beast of a feast, and one not only San Diego Comic-Con obsessives will enjoy. Inside, you'll find numerous wild characters. Yes, folks like Neil Gaiman, Kevin Smith, and Scott Aukermanare present, but wait until you meet cats like Mike Towry, Bjo Trimble, and Scott Shaw! Hovering over (or haunting...
2022-09-131h 08
My Public Life as an American Nerd PodcastMy Public Life As An American Nerd Season #6 #013: An Oral History of FandomWelcome to the mid-season finale. Kevin has both barrels loaded and ready with nerdy goodness with returning guest Christian Nacorda. First, they chat about Bioshock Movie, Tombraider Animated Series, and the cancellation of Netflix's Resident Evil series. Then, he shifts gears and has a fantastic interview with Mathew Klickstein, the author of See You At San Diego: An Oral History of Comic-Con, Fandom, and the Triumph of Geek Culture. After that, the duo comeback and continues onward with some fun gossip about "Don't Worry Darling," Fantastic Four movie rumors, Kev's time at MoPOP, and much more!
2022-08-311h 08word balloon the comic book creators interview showMathew Klickstein Chronicles The History Of San Diego Comic-ConHis new book see you in san diego is the more detailed follow up of last years amazing comic con history podcast series, with 500 pages and over 400 incredible photos. A must buy for comic book history fans.
2022-08-201h 33
Camera Ready & AbelDecide with Beth LapidesThings take a long time to begin is but one of the brilliant takeaways from this episode of Camera Ready & Abel with Beth Lapides exploring everything that goes into making a decision (even when we think we're avoiding them) from her new audio book, So You Need to Decide…a series of intimate conversations with a diverse group of comedians, writers, and cultural icons revolving around five universal experiences: family, work, love, moving, and spirituality.
Featuring original interviews with Margaret Cho, Isaac Mizrahi, Bob Odenkirk, Phoebe Bridgers, Baron Vaughn, Aparna Nancherla, Merrill Markoe, and Josh Gondelman, and wit...
2022-01-1837 minword balloon the comic book creators interview showBest Of 2021 Matthew Klickstein Podcast Documentary about SDCCThere is a new 6 part deep dive podcast series that explores the creation and evolution of The San Diego Comic Con Called "Comic Con Begins" . From it's hotel basement beginnings to today's status as the Ultimate Nerd Culture event that the whole world follows every year. With tons of interviews and archival audio. It's a time travel experience. Podcast creator and comic book writer Mathew Klickstein (You Are Obsolete) and SDCC founding member Roger Freedman discuss the creation of this iconic festival that not even Covid could stop.Later this year Fantagraphics will publish the book version of...
2022-01-111h 31
History of the 90sThe Simpsons | 58When The Simpsons debuted in December 1989 it was a radical move by the Fox TV Network. There had not been a successful prime-time animated sitcom for adults since The Flintstones in the 1960s. Plus The Simpsons was a lot edgier than the clean family sitcoms on the air at the time.But not only was The Simpsons an instant hit, it became a cultural phenomenon that continues over 30 years later.On this episode of History of the 90s host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the creation of the ground-breaking show and some of the controversy...
2021-11-1737 min
Heroes Homebase PodcastComic-Con BeginsHomebase communications is back!
On this episode the guys welcome back Mathew Klickstein and a very special guest, The Legendary Cartoonist and one of the founders of SDCC Scott Shaw! They are here to discuss the brand new podcast Comic-Con Begins.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comic-con-begins-origin-stories-san-diego-comic-con/id1540625779
If you would like to stay on top of what Mathew is doing please visit his website at: www.mathewklickstein.com, also if you ever want a commission piece done by Scott please reach out to him by e-mail at: shawcartoons@gmail.com.
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2021-07-121h 46
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 129 - Non-Fiction Film & TV BooksThis episode we're talking about Non-Fiction Film & TV books! We discuss media about media, self-pity book purchasing, spoilers, and more! Plus: Kakapos! You can download the podcast directly, find it on Libsyn, or get it through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast delivery system. In this episode Anna Ferri | Matthew Murray | RJ Edwards | Appleberry Things We Read (or tried to…) Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema by Lindy West Ayoade on Top by Richard Ayoade Movies (and Other Things) by Shea Serrano and Ar...
2021-07-061h 11
History of the 90sNickelodeon | 48If you grew up in the 1980s or 90s chances are you watched a lot of Nickelodeon or at least some of the fun kids shows made by the cable network. During its golden years, Nickelodeon not only had over 50 per cent of the kid audience share, but it was also one of the most profitable cable networks out there. Plus it revolutionized kids programming with new and innovative game shows, variety shows, cartoons and sitcoms.On this episode of History of the 90s, host Kathy Kenzora looks back at the rise of the cable cha...
2021-05-2648 min
THE SJ CHILDS SHOW-Building a Community of InclusionWhere are the Kids of Widney High Now?Send us a textWhat are the Kids of Widney High up to now? Also, find out from Mathew Klickstein, Author, Filmmaker, Producer, Theater, and More, all about his new book Kids of Widney Jr High!!! https://www.mathewklickstein.comTHE SJ CHILDS SHOW:To find out more information about our show go to:https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsshow...You can find our children's books at:https://www.sjchilds.orgSupport the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LIST WEBSITES ...
2021-05-0530 min
Discover A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Addictive.The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World! by Mathew KlicksteinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/13053to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!
Author: Mathew Klickstein
Narrator: Cary Hite
Format: mp3
Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
Release date: 03-09-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Music & Performing Arts
Publisher's Summary:
Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie...
2021-03-093h 11Heroes Homebase PodcastThe Return Of KlicksteinRMR sit down with author Mathew Klickstein again to discuss his new book, The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!
New segment "Top Arch" the guys break down Batman HUSH.
WWW, Rob is back picking another great battle!
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Please check out and support Mathew's book a portion of the profits will go to L.A. GOAL, www.lagoal.org
2020-11-092h 02
Xceptional Leaders with Mai Ling Chan & James BergesSpotlighting Lived Experiences From a Kids Perspective With Mathew KlicksteinToday's guest is prolific storyteller Mathew Klickstein. Mathew is a writer, speaker, and filmmaker; just to name a few. He talks with Mai Ling about his work with the Kids of Widney High, a group of young adults with developmental disabilities who formed a touring rock band. These experiences inspired Mathew to write the YA book titled, The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!, which imagines what the real-life kids might have experienced in Junior High.
2020-11-0234 minHeroes Homebase PodcastYou Are ObsoleteThe guys do another Live event at the Ogre, this time with writer Mathew Klickstein creates of You Are Obsolete from Aftershock Comics.
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2020-07-131h 43
NERTZ"The Late, Great Len Wein" w/ Len WeinA very special tribute episode of NERTZ in which Mathew Klickstein's 2014 interview with legendary (and, as of 2017, late) comic book creator and icon Len Wein (co-creator of Wolverine, Swamp Thing, et al; editor of Alan Moore's Watchmen, etc.) is expanded and explored, delving into the changing face of the comic book industry today.
2020-03-2244 min
NERTZ"Who You Callin' Emo?" w/ Matt PryorAfter a lengthy hiatus (which has become par for the course), your favorite nerd/geek culture podcast -- NERTZ -- returns triumphantly with a VERY "indie" new production including brand new intro/outro music and a very special, very apropos guest: Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor. The Get Up Kids being one of the pioneers of so-called "emo" music, despite the fact Pryor, his band and most people in that "scene" so to speak detest the title. But the music is great, Pryor is an articulate and passionate interview subject and now you too can find out what...
2019-12-2432 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 213Dec solicits, Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain, Inferior Five, Flash Forward, Spider-Man, Black Panther: Agents of Wakanda, Star Wars: Age of Resistance - Rey and Rose, Steeple, GI Joe, Napoleon Dynamite, Archie 1955, Butcher Queen, Forever Maps, You Are Obsolete, Cassandra: Animal Psychic, This Was Our Pact Additional Reviews: Death Note, Insidious 2, Good Girls s1, Happy Death Day, Last Kids on Earth, Stranger Things s3 News: New Batman writer, the end of Black Crown Trailer: In The Tall Grass Comics Review Details: Lex Luthor: Year of the Villain by Jason...
2019-09-283h 12
Toon-In TalkEpisode 32: Mathew KlicksteinWhitney Grace interviews fellow pop culture enthusiast and writer Mathew Klickstein about his new book Spring Confidential about the animated sitcom The Simpsons . Klickstein wrote Springfield Confidential with former Simpsons head writer Mike Reiss.
2019-09-232h 20
TV Guidance CounselorTV Guidance Counselor Episode 361: Mathew KlicksteinMay 20-26, 1978 Today Ken welcomes writer and fellow pop culture enthusiast/victim Mathew Klickstein to the show. Ken and Mat discuss why you should never let get do the ordering when going out to eat, growing up in Orange County, Sk8TV, pop punk, Blink 182, Nickelodeon, Pinwheel, Teenie Little Super Guy, how TV killed Vaudeville, stand up on TV, Jackass, getting introduced to new worlds via mix tapes, Fugazi, Riot Grrl, Spaced, Red Dwarf, UK TV, College, being invested in media, trying to get viewers/readers hooked right away, why you need rules to make...
2019-07-081h 19
NERTZ"Are We Not Nerds?" w/ Mark MothersbaughIt’s another huge get for the world of NERTZ, fellow NERTZERS: the one and only supreme geek rocker himself, Mark Mothersbaugh! Find out all you ever wanted to know about the intersection between the birth (and sustaining resonance) of Devo and nerd/geek culture, why Mark just looooves Andy Warhol and making music for “geeky” indie filmmakers like Wes Anderson and why the Internet helps him find all the weird and wacky music his innovative brain can handle. It’s one of our super geekiest episodes yet!
2019-01-2636 min
NERTZ"BOOM! For Real!" (w/ Sara Driver)BOOM! It's Sara Driver, longtime partner and collaborator of the one and only master of indie films, Jim Jarmusch. Driver is also a filmmaker in her own right, having made a handful of movies back in the day and her recent documentary Boom For Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Driver was a close friend of Basquiat's, and her intimate portrait of the late artist is quite the quite-the! And speaking of, we have quite the quite-the episode here: Driver explains where Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and she used to see people get mugged ... in the same s...
2019-01-0444 min
Toon-In TalkToon-In-Talk Episode 06: Interview with Mathew KlicksteinHello and welcome to sixth episode of Fanboy Nation’s Toon-In-Talk, your rendezvous for animation interviews. If you grew up in the 1990s, you most likely watched Nickelodeon and were a fan of their Nick Toons. The 1990s have become known as the Golden Age of Nickelodeon Studios and nostalgia always comes into play when that decade is mentioned. Mathew Klickstein felt the same way, so he wrote Slimed! An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age chronicling the adventures of cast, crew, and other cool people from the “only kid’s network.”
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2018-12-081h 18
We're Not Afraid of the DarkInterview with Jose Prendes, author of Are You Afraid of the Dark Campfire CompanionIn this special segment, Adam interviews Jose Prendes, the author of a book packed with Are You Afraid of the Dark information. The AYAOTD Campfire Companion contains info amount every episode, rare cast photos, interviews with cast members, and more! We also chat about general thoughts of the show, the AYAOTD movie, and other shows of the time.Funny enough, we mention Night of the Living Dummy II from Goosebumps which Ron Oliver of Are You Afraid of the Dark!Are You Afraid of the Dark Campfire Companion: https://amzn.to/2Ot1RuWPublished...
2018-08-201h 00
Step Inside The Most Uplifting Full Audiobook Today!Springfield Confidential by Mike Reiss, Mathew KlicksteinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/83700to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Springfield Confidential
Author: Mike Reiss, Mathew Klickstein
Narrator: Mike Reiss
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins
Release date: 06-12-18
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,452 ratings
Genres: Film & TV
Publisher's Summary:
Four-time Emmy winner Mike Reiss - who has worked on The Simpsons continuously since episode one in 1989 - shares stories, scandals, and gossip about working with America’s most iconic cartoon family ever. Reiss explains how the episodes are created and provides an inside look at the show’s writers, animators, actors, and celebrity guests. He answers a range of q...
2018-06-127h 28
Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentSpringfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons by Mike Reiss, Mathew KlicksteinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/329986 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for The Simpsons Author: Mike Reiss, Mathew Klickstein Narrator: Mike Reiss Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 34 minutes Release date: June 12, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.64 of Total 11 Ratings of Narrator: 3.75 of Total 4 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: In celebration of The Simpsons thirtieth anniversary, the show’s longest-serving writer and producer offers a humorous look at the writing and making of the legendary Fox series that has become one of the most revered artistic achievements in television history. Fo...
2018-06-1205 min
NERTZ"Buzzing With Too Much Coffee Man" (w/ Shannon Wheeler)Time to get caffeinated! On the this episode of NERTZ, we have one of our favorite all-time comix folks: Mr. Shannon Wheeler, the creator of one of the great indie comix of all time: TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN. Tah-dah! Wheeler also teaches and writes about comix (and comics; you'll find out the difference, as you will whether or not folks in the industry actually LIKE the term "graphic novel"), regularly contributes to the New Yorker and recently put out what is becoming an incredibly popular book, Shit My President Says: The Illustrated Tweets of Donald J. Trump. There's so...
2018-04-2151 min
NERTZ"The Nerdiest Nerd Who Ever Nerded (Nerdily)" w/ Toby Radloff AND Wayne Alan HaroldWe are so excited to present one of the key figures of Nerd/Geek Culture, Mr. Toby Radloff, to our podcast. Toby took on the qualifier of "Genuine Nerd" after becoming fascinated by the quintessential Nerd Culture film Revenge of the Nerds, and later built his own reputation as such through his reoccurring role in Harvey Pekar's groundbreaking comic book series American Splendor. Toby would appear as himself in the film adaptation of Splendor, which also featured renown comedian/actor Judah Friedlander as Toby, too. Toby starred in his own series of "Genuine Nerd" interstitials which he helped write a...
2018-03-0953 min
We're Not Afraid of the DarkThe Tale of the Dream Machine or The Tale of Fat ShamingWarning: all episodes usually contain a high amount of strong language, drug/alcohol references, adult jokes, and other material that may be concerning to some listeners.What are the bacon numbers on AYAOTD? Adam and Ben wonder how many of their teachers graded their papers while using the bathroom.The series is currently available in the United States on Amazon, YouTube, and several other sites.Intro theme is by glassdevaney: https://soundcloud.com/glassdevaney/are-you-afraid-of-the-darkOutro song is by Maddtown: https://soundcloud.com/maddtown/are-you-afraid-of-the-darkProduced by Modulation Studios. Contact...
2018-02-2023 min
NERTZ"Pop Goes The Culture" w/ Caseen GainesThis episode of NERTZ gets right to the skinny of how Nerd/Geek Culture and pop culture intersect with our good friend Caseen Gaines. Caseen has contributed many pieces to outlets ranging from Vanity Fair to Rolling Stone and has written books on: Pee-Wee's Playhouse, A Christmas Story, the Back to the Future trilogy and (just released!) The Dark Crystal. As something more than the typical "fanboy," what does Caseen have to say about obsessing so passionately over a geek totem like Howard the Duck or "Weird" Al (as he has for his journalistic pieces) ... while at the same...
2017-12-0440 min
We're Not Afraid of the DarkThe Tale of the Lonely Ghost or The Tale of Beth's Period PantiesBrothers Adam Dutch & Ben Durham host We’re Not Afraid of the Dark. Ben’s fiance, Ashley, makes another appearance. The book Adam mentions about early Nickelodeon history is Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age by Mathew Klickstein: http://www.slimedthebook.com/This episode, The Tale of Beth's Period Panties, or The Tale of the Lonely Ghost premiered in the United States on Nickelodeon on August 29, 1992 and was directed by D.J. MacHale, written by Naomi Janzen.The Mandela Effect is discussed in detail along with concepts of other dimensions. Other ideas on how th...
2017-10-1732 min
The Awesome 80s PodcastAwesome 80s Interview – Marc SummersMARC SUMMERS – Michael and Lawrence are here to tell you that dreams do come true! We were given the opportunity to sit down and discuss the happenings of the classic 80s television classic Double Dare! Mathew Klickstein author of Slimed!: An Oral History of Nickelodeon’s Golden Age, facilitated this great conversation. Did you know that Marc Summers has an off Broadway play about hid life? Did you know there is a documentary out about him? Listen and find out!
2017-10-0250 min
NERTZ"The Invisible Geek" w/ Adam BradleyAfter a brief hiatus, we return to NERTZ with a truly fascinating character who, frankly, loves investigating truly fascinating characters for his many articles, books and classes on subjects ranging from the rapper Common (with whom he wrote a bestselling memoir), to the monumentally impactful writer of Invisible Man (Ralph Ellison, whose literary estate he assisted throughout Bradley's time at Harvard), to the "poetry" of pop music. Many of his books on hip hop and pop culture (such as The Anthology of Rap and Book of Rhymes) have become seminal texts for university classes around the country. He speaks a...
2017-09-2033 min
NERTZ"Is Diablo Cody Actually A Nerd?" w/ Diablo CodyFor our TENTH EPISODE (!) of NERTZ, we have an extremely special guest in screenwriter and TV show creator Diablo Cody. There's so much to be said about Ms. Cody, but we'll leave that for the episode, a fun and informal frolic through her thoughts on what it means to be a nerd or a geek, whether or not there's such a thing as "nerd cultural misappropriation" and even a little bit about why she kind-of-sort-of agrees with American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis that Millennials are a bit too cuddly (and why that may kind-of-sort-of be okay). We're truly...
2017-04-0724 min
NERTZ"How To Make Love Like A Geek" w/ Missy SuicideWhat can one say about Suicide Girls? The world-renowned iconic and iconoclastic collective of ever-growing young women who champion their inner and outer beauty in the most unique fashion while being at the same time totally embracing of their un-fashionability. There's plenty more wonderful contradictions ahead with our episode involving the proud mama of the Suicide Girls bunch, Missy Suicide, who speaks with us about how being a misfit or outsider can sometimes be pretty damn sexy. In the process, we'll discuss how nerds and geeks have become so hot (in more ways than one) over the past two...
2017-02-1833 min
NERTZ"How Loud Is Mumblecore?" w/ Andrew BujalskiHailed as one of the rising stars of the DIY/indie film scene at the turn of the 21st century -- including a "favorite filmmaker" designation by perennial bellwether critic Amy Taubin and a "Someone To Watch" Award given by the Independent Spirit Awards -- Andrew Bujalski, rather unwittingly, has been called the pioneer of the so-called "Mumblecore" movement in cinema. Perhaps the most recent alternative film ethos (or maybe just a marketing catchall by lazy journalists -- you decide), Mumblecore has boasted such "graduates" as Greta Gerwig, the Duplass Bros., Lynn Shelton and Joe Swanberg, amongst many others. A...
2016-12-1748 min
NERTZ"And The Award For Biggest Geek Goes To ..." w/ Kristen NedopakGeekie Awards founder and geek mainstay Kristen Nedopak talks about how she developed her unique awards ceremony -- which has brought in such icons as Stan Lee, Kevin Smith and Seth Green -- why she chose to award "geeks" over "nerds" and what it takes to be a true independent in today's ever-changing creative market.
2016-10-2232 min
NERTZ"The Simpsons Go Geek" w/ Mike Reiss AND Maggie RoswellWe finally uncover our long-lost Episode Four, a very special segment involving two different mainstays from The Simpsons. Join Mike Reiss (who has written for the show since day one and was showrunner during Seasons 3 and 4, co-created The Critic and was a writer for National Lampoon) and Emmy-nominated voice actress Maggie Roswell (Maude Flanders, Luann Van Houten, Helen Lovejoy, Shary Bobbins, et al) as we finally distinguish the differences between the nerd, the geek and the dork, all while keying into some easy-to-understand examples from the beloved animated series that helped to raise us all as young'ns.
2016-07-1042 min
NERTZ"Go With The Flo" w/ John ParkJust what does the "Flo" Progressive Insurance spokesmodel have to do with Geek Culture? Find out as we talk to her co-creator and copywriter John Park. You may be surprised. Or not. That's fine, too.
2016-06-1135 min
NERTZ"Alex Winter's Excellent Adventure" w/ Alex WinterAlex Winter is far more than merely Bill from Bill & Ted's or actor in such other modern classics as Lost Boys. He's also a filmmaker and uber-tech geek who's made a few docs on the subject (including the Napster flick, Downloaded). He now holds the record for most fundraised project on Kickstarter (for his Zappa documentary) and is just a darn nice guy. Smart too. Check out what he has to say about how tech and culture are intersecting more and more today. Please?
2016-04-1235 min
NERTZ"Why We Geek Out So Damn Hard" w/ Dr. Sandra CalvertDr. Sandra Calvert has spent much of her career investigating how media affects children and thus the rest of us. In this debut episode of NERTZ, Dr. Calvert reveals some fresh new research about why we connect so intimately with fictional characters, especially those onscreen. It's really weird, gang, but it's true. Probably. Harry Potter gets discussed a bunch, so there ya go.
2016-02-2118 min
Universe Box#9 – NickelodeonThis week we’re talking about Nickelodeon. We’ll pop open the Game Box to reboot Stick Stickly. Then we’ll look in the school box to learn how to make slime. Wynn shows us her NickToon toys in the Toy Box. In the Wonder Box we’re discussing the classic sketch comedy shows All That and You Can’t Do That on Television. Finally we’ll pull out some questions you submitted through the Idea Box.Show NotesSlimed! An Oral History of Nickelodeon by Mathew KlicksteinDouble Dare We Say It — A Nickelodeon...
2015-03-271h 14
5by5 Late NightThat's So..Talking about labels tonight.. from the Raven Symone perspective. Also, some rude comments from the Author of "Slimed.." Mathew Klickstein. Halloween costume ideas.. And you will not believe who I was in the "Peanuts Character" Quiz
2014-10-081h 19