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Midnight Grappler Animals18. Hamburger Toku: Mutant Turtles, Mystic Knights feat. Daniel IrizarriHere at Midnight Grappler Animals, we ask daring, envelope-pushing questions. But this week, we opted to tackle the live-action equivalent of "Is Avatar: the Last Airbender anime?" with the other (some are even saying greater) half of Mex Flentallo, artist extraordinaire of Holy West, Daniel Irizarri. We watched the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, along with an oft-forgotten Saban show, Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog, to do anything but find an answer to the question: "Is this tokusatsu?"
To purchase a copy of Daniel and Seth’s Holy West, head over to https://spacewalkcomics.com/
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Midnight Grappler Animals6. Fet-tastic Four feat. Ramon VillalobosIn our first MGA episode of the 2023, we were fortunate enough to be joined by True Comics Outlaw Ramon Villalobos of The Mex Flentallo to discuss Alex Ross’s recent release, Fantastic Four Full Circle.
Lan and Salt spend the first part of the episode catching up after the extended holiday break. Lan asks some philosophical questions about where we’re going, but if you want to cut to the chase and skip straight to the Ramon interview, that starts about 32 minutes in.
Follow Ramon on twitter @RamonVillalobos
Issue 1 of Ramon’s new comic...2023-01-093h 12
Midnight Grappler Animals0. MGA: The Lost Episode / TEOLE: Bombs Over Warworld feat. ParaYou asked, we delivered: It's our Christmas Special.
Before we had settled on the name Midnight Grappler Animals for our show, we were still figuring out who we were. At that time, our favorite podcast, Mex Flentallo, was on an extended hiatus, so we made a show about that perfect wonderful show and how much we missed it. Thus our calling this show 'Take Em or Leave Em' (at the time). We talk a bit about wishing for the return of Mex Flentallo. We spend the rest of the episode talking about an overly online military musician w...2022-12-251h 39
Mex Flentallo30 - The Whale of the AdrenochromeLos Bros Flentallo gather at the Tree of Souls and plug in for a special episode of Mex Flentallo to review James Cameron's masterpiece Avatar 2: Way of the Water. It's spoiler heavy so please be warned that if you care about that sort of thing, wait until after you see the movie. In this episode we talk about the politics, the storytelling, the mythology, the magic of cinema, and the hard ass moments of the movie. There are shocking revelations and people shamed over the course of this two hour conversation.2022-12-202h 04
Mex Flentallothese days- phil hesterJoined this week by comic book icon Phil Hester. I've been really looking forward to talking to him about comics, art, life, Iowa college football, and everything else important to two salty old school pros.2022-12-161h 42
Mex FlentalloThese Days- Nick DragottaHey everyone, we're getting back on the horse but until Dio and I can take the time to do the show we want to do it, Ramon will be interviewing different guests from in and around comics to talk about whatever comes up with the intention of keeping this more regular at least until we can bring in Daniel to do more deep dives into random shit.
Joining us on the first show will be my guy Nick Dragotta, artist of East of West, Ghost Cage, Fantastic Four, and a bunch of other great shit. He's one of my oldest...2022-12-071h 43
PIG IRON.038 - Ramon Villalobos & Daniel Irizarri, of Mex Flentallo.This week Michelle & co. are joined by comics artists / bad boys Ramon Villalobos and Daniel Iirizarri, who also make their own podcast, Mex Flentallo. We explore creating work that isn't tied to your paid gig, Ramon and Daniel's views on the social media hustle of illustration work, and we get a live reaction to the Mexican Namor reveal. This is a long one folks, strap in and/or take your time!
Ramon's Twitter https://twitter.com/RamonVillalobos
Daniel's Twitter https://twitter.com/Danielirizarri
Mex Flentallo Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/ramon-villalobos-248620473
Mex F...2022-07-282h 55
Graphic Policy RadioNeal Adams: Comics Artist, Advocate, Industry Innovator and Drawer of Hot BatmanNeal Adams was a giant: from his art to his fight for artists' rights we'll talk about his legacy and work. This roundtable is for Neal Adams newbies and experts alike. You'll even hear some new personal stories about Adams' unique status as The Dad of Comics. Joining me are: Bryan Stratton is a writer, digital consultant, and co-host of the Marvel by the Month podcast, which covers each month of Marvel Comics history in chronological order. https://marvelbythemonth.com/ Emily C. Martin, illustrator, comic artist, teacher, podcaster and amateur martial artist. Martin is on Patreon as megamoth as well as T...2022-06-071h 31
Graphic Policy RadioNeal Adams: Comics Artist, Advocate, Industry Innovator and Drawer of Hot BatmanNeal Adams was a giant: from his art to his fight for artists' rights we'll talk about his legacy and work. This roundtable is for Neal Adams newbies and experts alike. You'll even hear some new personal stories about Adams' unique status as The Dad of Comics.
Joining me are:
Bryan Stratton is a writer, digital consultant, and co-host of the Marvel by the Month podcast, which covers each month of Marvel Comics history in chronological order. https://marvelbythemonth.com/
Emily C. Martin, illustrator, comic artist, teacher, podcaster and amateur martial artist. Martin is o...2022-06-071h 31
Graphic Policy RadioNeal Adams: Comics Artist, Advocate, Industry Innovator and Drawer of Hot BatmanNeal Adams was a giant: from his art to his fight for artists' rights we'll talk about his legacy and work. This roundtable is for Neal Adams newbies and experts alike. You'll even hear some new personal stories about Adams' unique status as The Dad of Comics. Joining me are: Bryan Stratton is a writer, digital consultant, and co-host of the Marvel by the Month podcast, which covers each month of Marvel Comics history in chronological order. https://marvelbythemonth.com/ Emily C. Martin, illustrator, comic artist, teacher, podcaster and amateur martial artist. Martin is on Patreon as megamoth as well as T...2022-06-071h 31Neal Adams: Comics Artist, Advocate, Industry Innovator and Drawer of Hot BatmanNeal Adams was a giant: from his art to his fight for artists' rights we'll talk about his legacy and work. This roundtable is for Neal Adams newbies and experts alike. You'll even hear some new personal stories about Adams' unique status as The Dad of Comics. Joining me are: Bryan Stratton is a writer, digital consultant, and co-host of the Marvel by the Month podcast, which covers each month of Marvel Comics history in chronological order. https://marvelbythemonth.com/ Emily C. Martin, illustrator, comic artist, teacher, podcaster and amateur martial artist. Martin is on Patreon as megamoth as well as T...2022-06-071h 31
Gutter BoysEpisode 72 - Ligmafongo with Daniel IrizarriMírame a los ojos cuando digas mi nombre! No me confrontes si no eres hombre! Da boys are riding dirty with the Boricua Prince, one-half of Mex Flentallo, the wonderfully talented Puerto Rico-based illustrator and comic artist Daniel Irizarri aka DIO. We discuss Dio's upbringing in the US and its alleged territories, his development as a comic creator, the various projects he's worked on, and his current book Holy West with Seth Jacob. Don't worry, we also do bits and talk cuisine.
Check out Dio's work on Instagram or see what he's posting on Twitter @danielirizarri a...2022-03-211h 17
Mex Flentallo29 - Operation Just 'Cause feat Dan McDaidLos Bros Flentallo are back with a new old episode with Dan McDaid to talk about the James Gunn movie The Suicide Squad. In it we talk about being annoying online and Western imperialism. Spoiler: its not good! We also talk about some comics drama that was a lot more relevant when we recorded this thing. Click through to find out what it is!2022-03-193h 05
Mex Flentallo28 - 12 Rules for Light feat. Joshua RiveraLos Bros Flentallo are back from the dead. Lets move past that. This episode we are joined by writer Joshua Rivera to talk about a comic that has haunted Ramon's psyche since it came out in the mid aughts and changed the entire game: Green Lantern Rebirth by Geoff Johns and Ethan Van Sciver. Both guys are mostly out of the industry by this point but we reflect on the book that made them titans and how that relates to a certain froggy voiced self-help lobster obsessed right wing lunatic: Jordan Peterson. It's a fun one!2022-01-013h 31
Mex Flentallo26 - Ego Will Never Die feat Big GlebLos Bros Flentallo are back with the homey Big Gleb for a conversation about being adored by a stan army, setting aside one's ego, and of course a conversation about the 2009 Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely classic Batman and Robin #1. Its a fun conversation with a returning pal as we rev up to a regular schedule for the show again.2021-08-152h 52
Mex Flentallo25 - Rush Limbaugh Is Dead feat Michelle Perez and JakeLos Bros Flentallo are back from the dead with an episode they were supposed to post a long time ago. Joined this episode by writer of Image Comics' The Pervert, Michelle Perez and her Werkin Awn It podcast co-host Jake @soybars to talk about a seminal comics classic from the archives Rush Limbaugh Must Die.2021-08-013h 05
Mex Flentallo23 - John Paul Leon Forever feat Ibrahim MoustafaLos Bros Flentallo are joined by good friend Ibrahim Moustafa, artist of Humanoid's Count to talk about the tragic passing of legendary comic artist John Paul Leon. We talk about his style, influence on us personally, the comic community's reaction and talk about his work on one of Daniel's favorite comics of his, Earth X.
Consider donating to his Family Memorial fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/john-paul-leon-family-memorial?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter2021-05-071h 53
Mex Flentallo22 - Extreme Rehab feat. Michel FiffeLos Bros Flentallo are joined by comics creator Michel Fiffe to find out the punchline to the set up, "A Mexican, a Puerto Rican, and a Cuban walk into a bar." He tells us about falling in and out of love with THE NINETIES and we discuss style and authenticity like a bunch of freaks. Its a fun episode with our pal.2021-04-193h 16
Mex Flentallo21 - Masc Off feat. Brodie ReedLos Bros Flentallo are joined by Comedian/Podcaster/Filmaker/Musician Brodie Reed to talk about John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke's deranged late 80's comic that inspired the slightly less deranged early 90s Jim Carrey movie The Mask. They also talk about the world of comedy and growing up different.2021-03-252h 24
Mex Flentallo19 - Rob Pilled feat. Sophie CampbellLos Bros Flentallo get completely fucking EXTREME as they are joined by one of the most prolific and respecting cartoonists of her generation, Sophie Campbell. With her own creations like the long-running Oni Press series Wet Moon and her acclaimed runs on characters like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Glory, and Jem and the Holograms, Campbell has made a name for herself imbuing characters with warmth, incredible emotional range, distinct personalities, realistic body types, and dignity. Anyways, we talk about Youngblood #1 for a long time.2021-03-102h 43
Mex Flentallo17 - Eternal Boy PlaygroundLos Bros Flentallo crossed an incredibly NICE milestone in reaching $69 dollars on patreon so they decided to record maybe their favorite solo pod to date. In this episode we talk about Cryptocurrency, Puerto Rican Neocolonialists, Pokemon cards, Blue Beetle and Spider-man movies, ICE concentration camps, and other fun stuff2021-03-072h 03
Mex Flentallo18 - Chainsaw Boyz 2 Chainsaw Men feat. Sarah HorrocksLos Bros Flentallo are joined by critic and cartoonist Sarah Horrocks (@mercurialblonde) to talk about becoming quartantine weebs and the hot new comic Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Nothing but positive chill vibes this episode, despite the overall toxicity of the world today.2021-03-022h 38
Mex Flentallo16 - Trollin' (Air Raid Vehicle) feat. The Gutter BoysLos Bros Flentallo are joined by "cartoonists" and the hosts of the celebrated Fantagraphics Press podcast: The Gutter Boys (https://anchor.fm/gutterboys). Cam Del Rosario and JB Roe stop by to talk about petty grievances, capitalism, and the disney+ show WandaVision. It takes 3 hours, and only 2 of the 4 of have seen the show, but they come to the decision it *is* feminism. Better than therapy!2021-02-222h 51
Mex Flentallo15 - Fuck the ProcessLos Bros Flentallo are at it again. A guest bailed out so they talk about the days before they Broke In To Comics and how much people trying to break in to comics annoy Ramon. It's a casual one.2021-02-192h 52
Mex Flentallo14 - Pretty Fried for a Wife Guy feat. Matt BorsLos Bros Flentallo are joined by cartoonist, publisher, and editor of thenib.com Matt Bors to continue our favorite series, picking apart an Image #1 to get in the minds of the creators that would shape the comics industry for years to come. Matt has done something we think no sane person should ever do: read every issue of Spawn since publication so this week we're doing a deep dive into Todd McFarlane's Spawn #1.2021-02-073h 11
Mex Flentallo13 - Ricanstructive Criticism feat, Rosa ColónLos Bros Flentallo are joined by Puerto Rican comics creator Rosa Colón Guerra(@sodapopcomics) to talk about comics and colonialism as it relates to her and Daniel's beautiful island home of Puerto Rico. It's a fun and wide ranging conversation where we shit on at least three people named Miranda. Daniel takes the reigns hosting on so please direct any complaints his way.2021-01-312h 49
Mex Flentallo12 - Epic Noncecore feat. August (In the Wake of) DawnThis week Los Bros Flentallo are joined by comics writer and critic August (in the Wake of) Dawn (@inthewakeofdawn) to talk about a comic that has plagued our subconscious since we saw the cover in innocent days of 2003. The US was just venturing into the middle east and Mark Millar was on the verge of becoming the most important writer in comics for a few years when he brought us Trouble. An outrageous story of youth and sex and youth sex. Very strange stuff.2021-01-252h 22
Mex FlentalloBALLZONE 1 - Brooklyn We Have a ProblemMex Flentallo Presents; BALLZONE. A podcast for sports fans. None of the phony bologna stats and facts that other podcasts will give you, this is pure takes and gut feelings. For Real Sports Fans Only!!!2021-01-1450 minMex Flentallo11 - Stray C.A.T.S. & Wild Dogs feat. Tony FleecsLos Bros Flentallo are joined by comic writer and artist Tony Fleecs in anticipation of his first Image Comic Stray Dogs. Tony is a big fan of 90s comics so we decided to kick off the Image #1s project the only place that makes sense, Jim Lee's 1992 deep state superhero classic WildC.A.T.S. #1.
Intro music: Sophie Campbell
Outro Music: The Hell Yeah Babies thehellyeahbabies.com2021-01-133h 00Mex Flentallo10 - Ultramarine CoupLos Bros Flentallo talk about the horrible injustice that was Ramon's 12 hour twitter lockout as well as Christmas, some trashy reality tv and the attempted coup or whatever. They also talk about Grant Morrison and Ed McGuinness' 2005 book JLA: Ultramarine Corps.2021-01-092h 54Mex Flentallo9 - What Wonder Women Want feat. Leah WilliamsThis week Los Bros Flentallo are joined by hotshot writer Leah Williams of Marvel Comics’ X Factor and The Amazing Mary Jane to try, and fail, to untie the gordian knot that is Wonder Woman 1984 as well as talk about what its like being pawn’s to corporate overlords. Entirely unrelated, of course.
Also, please check out Leah's work with 28pageslater.com to help support locally owned comic shops worldwide.
Intro music: Sophie Campbell
Outro Music: The Hell Yeah Babies thehellyeahbabies.com2021-01-052h 47Mex Flentallo8 - The CIA Took My Daddy Away feat. Elana LevinLos Bros Flentallo are joined by Organizing 2.0 and Graphic Policy Radio's Elana Levin (@Elana_Brooklyn) to talk about The Aspirational Leftist Hero Green Arrow. Specifically we are talking about the 1987 Mike Grell classic Green Arrow: Longbow Hunters.2020-12-272h 05Mex Flentallo7 - Marvel's Info War feat. Tamra BonvillainLos Bros Flentallo are joined by renowned colorist Tamra Bonvillain. Frequent collaborator to Ramon Villalobos and other, more popular and successful comic artist, Tamra is a lifelong Marvel Zombie and wanted to come on and chat about one of the mid aughts event books that set off a chain reaction that led to the current mainstream comics landscape, Marvel's Civil War. They rank the creative team and try to determine who is on the right side of history then chat a bit about toxic people we need to cut out of our lives.
Patreon: patreon.com/mexflentallo
Intro music: Sophie...2020-12-182h 28Mex Flentallo6 - Brother Check InLos Bros Flentallo are left stranded without a guests but turn lemons into lemonade by taking a look at the comics news journalism landscape. They also talk about cultural appropriation and consumerism and a bunch of other dumb shit but mostly its about how they miss ComicsAlliance.
Intro music: Sophie Campbell
Outro Music: The Hell Yeah Babies thehellyeahbabies.com2020-12-102h 19Mex Flentallo5 - Simp City feat. Dom GriffinLos Bros Flentallo are joined by expert film critic Dom Griffin of the Armchair Auteur youtube channel and the #LateFees podcast to wander down the wrong alleyway and talk about one of the most historically important comic book movies of all time: Sin City. They unpack why it's so great and prescient to the moment we find ourselves in and accidentally drown in toxic masculinity trying. Its the old days, the bad days, the all or nothing days of 2005 all over again!
There's no choices left and we're ready for WAR or at the very least a movie review.
Dom's...2020-12-061h 58Mex Flentallo4 - The Slott Was Landed on Us feat. Emma HouxboisIts undeniable: comics writer Dan Slott is having a moment! Los Bros Flentallo are joined by critic and artist Emma Houxbois to unpack all the various controversies that ol' Dan is up to and potentially create a brand new one! Join us to hear about the golden age of Tumblr, how comics creators can learn to be less in their emotions, and of course, how colonialism is the root of all evil and how its toxicity quite literally has poisoned the well for the discourse. Its holiday fun!
Emma Houxbois webstore: https://houxbois.itch.io/
Mex Flentallo Patreon: patreon.com...2020-11-262h 42Mex Flentallo3 - International Mens Day Special feat. Aubrey SittersonLos Bros Flentallo celebrate International Men's Day (it's a thing!) by welcoming legendary comics writer Aubrey Sitterson who is at the end of a tireless promo run to let people know about the Aspirational Leftist Superhero Comic: Beef Bros as his kickstarter enters the final stretch! We ask him how he went from being a problematically capitalist and imperialist comic book writer to a very cool and regular guy who hates everything like us! Enjoy the show and remember: Dudes Rock!*
*Respect Women! also
Beef Bros Kickstarter: https://t.co/Jw0XvGYwxj?amp=1
Mex Flentallo Patreon: patreon.com/mexflentallo
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Mex Flentallo2 - Byrne After Reading feat. Big GlebLos Bros Flentallo are at it again for the second time ever with special guest Big Gleb, Gleb Melnikov. He graciously took time from rising the ranks over at DC Comics to join the show and talk about one of his favorite comics: All Star Batman and Robin The Boy Wonder. He also share with us tales of living under a fascistic-ish dictator. COULDNT BE US! Anyways, its a fairly long one but a good conversation.
Patreon: patreon.com/mexflentallo
Intro music: Sophie Campbell
Outro Music: The Hell Yeah Babies thehellyeahbabies.com2020-11-141h 49Mex Flentallo1 - DespacitJoeRamon Villalobos and Daniel Irizarri start their illustrious careers as podcasts with their first episode, wading through the narrative around Latinos for Trump and going through their journey as comic book artists. Its an absolute mess.
Intro- Sophie Campbell
Outro- The Hell Yeah Babies http://www.thehellyeahbabies.com/2020-11-071h 39