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Social Justice War RoomEpisode 20: Image Comics' Capitalism EXTREME ft. The Radical WriterI come out of quasi-retirement (ironically because I'm working full-time IRL) for a new conversation with returning champion The Radical Writer, as we talk about the oft-lionized Image Comics founders, and how they blazed a trail for comic creators' rights.....at least for a small few. Employee exploitation, market crashes, and belts, belts, belts galore.
Check out more of the Radical Writer's work at: The Left Spectrum: Art and Autism From a Different POV: Making #ComicsForAll Means Supporting Unionized Workers (radicalautism.blogspot.com)
And for more of me, check out my various haunts online;
Wirecats...2022-05-1851 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 19 SERIES FINALE(?): Bohica Blues ft. CF Arik GrantIn the final episode of the Social Justice War Room (for now), I interview C F Arik Grant on his webcomic Bohica Blues, his time serving in Iraq, the lighter side of the war (such as it is), and Russia's current military quagmire in Ukraine. You can check out his comic here;
Bohica Blues |
Working full time again means no more time for podcasting, but this isn't an ending but a hiatus...who knows what the future will hold?
Support Social Justice War Room by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.c...2022-04-1138 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 18: Almighty Protectors ft. Ave MesserToday I talk to Ave Messer about her superhero comics, the webcomic scene, crossovers, public domain characters, and more. You can check out all her work here;
Karabear Comics | Overview (thecomicseries.com)
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-04-0534 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 17: The Crimson Fly ft. SkipperWingToday I talk to cartoonist, animator, and teacher SkipperWing about the Crimson Fly, his silent antifa hero comic. Check it out here;
The Crimson Fly! – A teen do-gooder finds that fighting crime doesn't work like it does in the comics!
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-03-2939 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 16: Teaching Comics ft. Jim HigginsToday I talk to my old comics sensei Jim Higgins, who taught me a lot about comics back at the (sadly defunct) Meltdown Comics classes in Los Angeles. He provides a lot of invaluable services and draws on a vast career as an editor and freelancer. You can check out his site here;
Jim Higgins | Comics Writer Editor Film Consultant Los Angeles United States (jimhiggins63.wixsite.com)
And the comic store he references but that neither of us could actively remember is here;
Secret Headquarters (thesecretheadquarters.com)
Support Social Justice War...2022-03-201h 01Social Justice War RoomEpisode 15: I Freaking Love BETAS! ft. Robo StrangeToday I talk to Robo Strange, co-founder of the I Freaking Love Comics channel and the Beta Boys podcast. We talk about the alpha male myth, introducing people to comics, hosting regular streams, how to leave the right, and more. BETA! Check out his works here;
I Freaking Love Comics! - YouTube
BetaBoys TV
BetaBoysTV - YouTube
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-03-1157 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 14: The History of the Neurodiversity Movement ft. Ira EidleToday I talk to autism self-advocate and Youtuber Ira Eidle about tracking the history of the neurodiversity movement, how people began to conceive of developmental disability as something other than a curse, the pitfalls those movements faced, and the charity-industrial complexes that plague the autism community. You can check out his channel here;
Ira Eidle - YouTube
And the archive he's created here;
Autistic Archive (google.com)
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This podcast is powered by...2022-03-0842 minSocial Justice War RoomSocial Justice War Room Episode 13: Heroes of the World and Beyond ft. Shane RivettToday i talk to my old webcomics friend about comics, superheroes, superhero universes, drawing, Bojo, and other things that are better than Bojo (which is most things). You can check out his comics here;
Heroes of the World and Beyond - HOTWAB Issue 11 - Page 22 (webcomic.ws)
And the independent shared-universe Expanse (of which his comic G.I. Ant is part) here;
The Expanse (theexpansecomics.co.uk)
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This podcast is powered by...2022-03-0531 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 12: Games People (and Mega Corps) Play ft. Israel ReyeToday I talk to teacher, cartoonist, and gamer Israel Reyes about his political gaming comic...or is it a gaming political comic... Games People Play. We discuss tabletop gaming, predatory monetization in video games, Mexican politics, and the perfection of Metroid Dread. You can check out his comic here;
Games People Play Unchaptered Quickie Fable (thecomicseries.com)
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This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-02-2829 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 11: Teaching With L A S E R S ft. Caroline HambrightToday I talk to an old friend of mine, science teacher, painter, and YouTuber Caroline Hambright about her work. We discuss topics including ADHD, teaching in this endemic era, making art from literal junk, and the Jewish Space Laser that certain terrible right-wing congresswomen say we have. Check out her channel here;
Brighter Days - YouTube
And her Instagram with links to her paintings;
Caroline Hambright (@instabrighterdays) • Instagram photos and videos
Enjoy what you see? Please like, subscribe, and support here and my other places;
Wirecats Presents | Linktree
...2022-02-2425 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode X: The Uncanny Ten-Men ft. Travis Hedge CokeToday I am proud to talk to critic, essayist, teacher, and musician Travis Hedge Coke on their writings about comics, cosmogeny, and the landmark run of Grant Morrison as writer of the X-Men. Learn about why the universe won't let Grumpy Smurf be anything more than Grumpy, how 9/11 changed comics along with everything else, the dark age when Wolverine wasn't hot, and more about the pound-for-pound best era in the comic's nearly 60 year history. Check out Travis' articles here;Travis Hedge Coke, Author at Comic Watch (comic-watch.com)PATRICIA HIGHSMASH: This Has Been...2022-02-2052 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 9: OnTenterHook Thrilling Comics ft. SpelledegIn this episode I talk to Spelledeg, creator of 80's-inspired urban fantasy Now Hiring and administrator of the Ontenterhook Thriller(ish) Webcomic Collective. We discuss webcomics, crop tops, high school OCs, Reaganomics, and more. Check out her work here;Now Hiring | 3:21 Deluge (cfw.me)And check out other great webcomics like We Are The Wirecats (#shameless) at the Collective, and consider applying if you'd be a good fit (there's still time!)...Thrillerish Webcomic Collective| Ontenterhook (spelledeg.wixsite.com)Enjoy the pod? Like, subscribe, and support here or my other places...2022-02-1726 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode 8: Autism Against Fascism Ft. Zvi DavIn this important episode I talk to Zvi Dav of Autism against Fascism about the far-right radicalization within disability communities, how to identify it, and how to catch it.CW: Discussions of extremism and bigotryAutism Against Fascism – Identifying, Exposing, and Combating the Far-Right of Autism (wordpress.com)Misogynist Incels and Male Supremacism (newamerica.org)Shannon Foley Martinez is creating a different tomorrow | PatreonSchools — Western States CenterAnd for my own stuff;Wirecats Presents | LinktreeSupport Social Justice War Room by contributing to t...2022-02-141h 00Social Justice War RoomEpisode 7: High Guardian Spice and Critical Weeb Theory ft. Mo BlackIn this episode I am proud to interview Mo Black of Critical Weeb Theory, one of the greatest and most needed voices in the den of largely reactionary consoomers we call Western anime fandom, as we talk about how Crunchyroll's High Guardian Spice is good actually. He's done a lot of work that you all should hear about politics and anime alike (the two are closer related than you'd think, as this podcast discusses). Links below;The Hero Squared Special! || Critical Weeb Theory Episode 10 - YouTube (His podcast w/Raghava, and the episode where I talked to...2022-02-1152 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode Six: Fandom for All ft. Dane WitmanI proudly interview Dane Whitman of Actual Fandom, one of the leading voices against the hate group of ComicsGate for a much more just and equitable fandom. We talk about what he and many other creators on YouTube are doing and the future is looking bright. Check out his channels here:Actual Fandom - YouTubeFandom For All - YouTubeBetaBoysTV - YouTubeSupport Social Justice War Room by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/social-justice-war-roomThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-02-0857 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode Five: Childrens Rights, Autism Acceptance, and Flag-Smashing FunI talk to Willow about their channel QuestingRefuge, where they do videos analyzing media from a neurodivergent lens. We discuss many things including Coraline, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loop, and the minute of Atypical footage I could handle before dry-heaving. Check out their work at https://www.youtube.com/c/QuestingRefugeSupport Social Justice War Room by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/social-justice-war-roomThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-02-0431 min
Social Justice War RoomEpisode Four: Radical Autism vs. Neoliberal Cringe ft. The Radical WriterI talk to the Radical Writer about his blog The Left Spectrum, which teaches us important things like how cars are inextricably linked to the fash side, how leftist spaces need to be more sensitive to disability identity, and how the Champions comic under Mark Waid is the horrifying mind palace of centrist self-congratulation. Check out his writing here; https://radicalautism.blogspot.com/ Are you a content creator with a desire for a better world? Let me know and we'll set up an interview !Support Social Justice War Room by contributing to their...2022-02-0142 min
Social Justice War RoomEpisode Three: Trueniverse Transmedia Experience ft. Tripp GustinToday I talk to Tripp Gustin about his peerles slice of life comic True Colors, his interactive fiction with Corpset, his side-scrollers in Input Quest, and how things that once seemed silly on Black Mirror are now our terrible reality. You can check out all his work here; https://www.trueniverse.com/index.html Have a project with a progressive perspective? DM me for an interview!This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-01-3025 min
Social Justice War RoomEpisode Two: ADHD & Comics ft. Dave LernerToday I talk to Dave Lerner about his comic Always Distracted Haley Delgado, a comic about a character with ADHD, done from a much more informed and sympathetic perspective than usual. You can read it here;https://adhd.thecomicseries.com/If you have a project you're interested in promoting, contact me and I'll set up an interview!SHOW LESSThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-01-3026 minSocial Justice War RoomEpisode One: The Zine Scene (Seeene?) ft. Bluraven HouvenerFor my first content creation related content creator interview, I talk to my old friend Bluraven, an expert on zine self-publishing and creator of a bunch of comics big and small, most notably the semi-autobiographical "It's Just Another Day". You can check out his work here; https://bchcomix.com/ And his Youtube channel here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVL6...If you're interested in going on to promote your work, contact me! We'll set something up.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-01-3024 min
Social Justice War RoomEpisode Zero: Why Is Mom Ft. Dave ClarkeEpisode NotesNotes go hereMy old podcasting buddy Dave shows up to see me off as he tells me about a dark and depressing basic cable sitcom I never heard of but now can't stop thinking about. This is how most of our daily conversations go. For those interested in our old podcast; Read It For The Pictures on Apple PodcastsThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.2022-01-2918 min
Critical Weeb TheoryCyberpunk Socialism; Tanya the Evil is... a show || Critical Weeb Theory Episode 14The last of our guest episode series. Thanks for sticking with us!
Mo Black on Twitter: https://twitter.com/__MoBlack
Raghava Kovvali on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kranasAngel
Discord: https://tinyurl.com/CWTDiscord
Support the show: https://patreon.com/moblack
Guests:
Soviet Winterprison: https://twitter.com/sovwinterprison
Weeb Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ7iekOTVsfzrnvAsN5hPw
Titania: https://twitter.com/JustAnAnimeGirl
Menacing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC77n5sT11a_NzLU0eVlwn9g
Other credits:
Rebel Panda, Aud...2021-06-071h 41Critical Weeb TheoryThe Hero Squared Special! || Critical Weeb Theory Episode 10All about super heroes, anime, and politics
Mo Black's Twitter: https://twitter.com/__MoBlack
Discord Server: https://tinyurl.com/CWTDiscord
Pride, Policing, and the Conservative Politics of My Hero Academia: https://medium.com/mos-home-for-treatises-and-hot-takes/pride-policing-and-the-conservative-politics-of-my-hero-academia-87277073767f
The Black Manga Critic: https://twitter.com/TheMangaScholar
Neil Kapit: https://twitter.com/minniemaxcomic
Timestamps:
0:00 - Hero Narratives w/ The Black Manga Critic
1:15:23 - Heros and the End of History w/ Neil Kapit
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Read It For The PicturesRIFTP #20 Unbeatable Squirrel Girl - FinaleEpisode 20
In this final episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Unbeatable Squirrel Girl vol 1 by Ryan North, Erica Henderson and Rico Renzi.
It took a while but the final episode of Read It For The Pictures is here. Thank you to everyone who followed us on this little journey. You can still find more of the hosts at daveclarkeart.com for Dave and wyrecats.com for Neil.2017-12-1000 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP 19 Star WarsEpisode 18
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Star Wars vol 1: Skywalker Strikes by Jason Aaron, John Cassady, Laura Martin and Chris Eliopoulos.
Who defends the prequels? Who has a perfect pitch for the next big Star Wars project? Listen to find out.
Next week we'll be talking about Unbeatable Squirrel Girl vol 1 by Ryan North, Erica Henderson and Rico Renzi.
To find out more about the hosts go to daveclarkeart.com for Dave and wyrecats.com for Neil.2017-10-2100 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #18 - Attack on Titan vol. 1Episode 18
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Attack on Titan vol 1, by Hajime Isayama.
Our first dip into the world of manga? Whos been here before? And the boys butt heads over different readings of the story.
Next week we'll be talking about Star Wars vol 1: Skywalker Strikes by Jason Aaron, John Cassady, Laura Martin and Chris Eliopoulos.
To find out more about the hosts go to daveclarkeart.com for Dave and wyrecats.com for Neil.2017-10-0200 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP 17 - Uncanny X-men #1-3Episode 17
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about first 3 issues of the new Uncanny X-men series, all written by Charles Soule, issue 1 with art by Jim Cheung, Mark Morales, Guillermo Ortego, Walden Wong, Richard Isanove and Rain Beredo, issue 2 with art by Mike Deodato Jr, Frank Martin and VC's Clayton Cowles and issue 3 with art by Ed McGuiness, Mark Morales, Jason Keith and VC's Clayton Cowles.
X-men, X-men, X-men. All about the X-men this week, how confused does Dave get by continuity? How deep does...2017-09-2400 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #16 - Robyn Hood #2, Giant Days #30Episode 16
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Robyn Hood: The Hunt #2 by Joe Brusha, Latoya Morgan and Daniel Maine and Giant Days #30 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, Whitney Cogar.
Who is more into scars than you'd expect? Who tries to weasel their way out of putting money in the jar? Listen and find out.
Next week we'll be talking about the first 3 issues of the new Astonishing X-men series, all written by Charles Soule, issue 1 with art by Jim Cheung, Mark Morales...2017-09-1700 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP 15 - 30 Days Of NightEpisode 15
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about 30 Days of Night vol 1 by Steve Niles and Ben Templesmith.
Who defends Alaska's honour? Who has seen all the Twilight movies?
Listen to find out.
Next week we're back to normal talking about two new issues: Robyn Hood: The Hunt #2 by Joe Brusha, Latoya Morgan and Daniel Maine and Giant Days #30 by John Allison, Max Sarin, Liz Fleming, Whitney Cogar (In the episode we say we'll be talking about Southern Cross but it was delayed).
To find...2017-09-1000 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #14 - Shirtless Bear-fighter #3, Rom vs. Transformers: Shining Armour #2Episode 14
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Shirtless Bear-fighter #3 by Jody Leheup, Sebastian Girner, Nil Vendrell and Mike Spicer and Rom vs Transformers: Shining Armor #2 by John Barber, Christos Gage, Alex Milne, Josh Perez.
Whos brain has been rotted by doing this podcast? What topic is Dave completely insufferable about? Listen to find out.
Next week we're doing something a bit different. Instead of doing two new issues from the week we'll be discussing an old collection; 30 Days of Night by Steve Niles and...2017-09-0300 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #13 - Metal#1, Secret Weapons#3Episode 13
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about DC's Metal #1 by Scott Syder, Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and FCO Plascencia and Secret Weapons #3 by Eric Heisserer, Raul Allen and Patricia Martin.
Who barely manages to hold back their rage at the machine that is corporate comics? Who barely manages to hold back their rage at the hideous abomination that is the Power Rangers Ninja Steel Megazord? (Seriously, look at this hideous things: http://www.powerrangerstoys.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/maxresdefault.jpg) Listen and find out?
Check...2017-08-2700 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #12 - Captain America #25, United States Of Hysteria #3Episode 12
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Captain America #25 by Nick Spencer, Jesus Saiz, Joe Bennett, Joe Pimentel and Rachelle Rosenburg and Divided States of Hysteria #3 by Howard Chaykin.
Politics warning. Explicit Language warning. Also we briefly mention the events of Charlottesville because this was recorded the day after. So yeah, no hard feelings if you want to skip this one. Either way if you can we would encourage you to donate to https://www.gofundme.com/united-cville-victim-relief to support the victims.
Can the...2017-08-2000 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #11 - Grumpy Cat Garfield #1, Seven To Eternity #8Episode 11
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Grumpy Cat Garfield #1 by Mark Evanier and Steve Uy and Seven To Eternity #8 by Rick Remender, James Harren and Matt Hollingsworth.
Who is more dedicated to their craft? Who has been replaced with their dark doppleganger? Listen to find out.
Check in next week to hear us discuss The Divided States of Hysteria #3 by Howard Chaykin and Captain America #25 by Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz.
To find out more about the hosts go to daveclarkeart.com for...2017-08-1300 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #10 - Bloodstrike Remastered #1, Blue Beetle #11Episode 10
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Bloodstrike Remastered #1 by Rob Liefeld, Eric Stephenson, Dan Fraga, Danny Miki and Thomas Mason and Blue Beetle #11 by Keith Giffen, J.M.Dematteis, Scott Kolins and Romulo Fajardo.
Who has the cleverest comparison to make about Bloodstrike? Who is trying to humblebrag and doing a horrible job of it? Listen and find out.
Check in next week to hear us discuss Seven to Eternity #8 by Rick Remender, James Harren and Matt Hollingsworth and Grump Cat Garfield #1 by...2017-08-0600 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #9 - Generation Gone #1, Aliens: Dead Orbit #3Episode 9
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Generation Gone #1 by Ales Kot, Andre Lima Araujo, Chris O’Halloran and Tom Muller and Aliens: Dead Orbit #3 by James Stokoe.
The Jar gets quite full in this one. Also, who did their homework and watched an Alien movie before this episode? And how effectively does Dave hide the fact he didnt get the Oroborus -> Snake -> Big Boss connection until editing the episode? Listen to find out.
Check in next week to hear us...2017-07-3000 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #8 - Godshaper#4, Defenders#3Episode 8
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast by Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Godshaper #4 by Simon Spurrier and Jonas Goonface and Defenders #3 by Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez and Justin Ponsor.
One of us went to see Spider-man: Homecoming and has some thoughts (and some SPOILERS, so be WARNED). One of is reading secret meanings into runes. Who is who? Listen to find out.
Also, we get our act together enough to pick next weeks comics. Check in next week to hear us discuss Generation Gone #1 and The Fix #11. (Turns...2017-07-2300 minRead It For The PicturesRIFTP #7 - Zodiac Starforce: Cries Of The Fire Prince #1, Jupiters Legacy: Vol2 #5Episode 7
In this episode of Read It For The Pictures, the comic book podcast Dave Clarke and Neil Kapit, we talk about Zodiac Starforce: Cries of the Fire Prince #1 by Kevin Panetta, Paulina Ganucheau and Sarah Stern and Jupiter’s Legacy Vol. 2 #5 by Mark Millar, Frank Quitely and Sunny Gho.
Who is our boy? Who is using the podcast as budget therapy? Listen to find out.
To find out more about the hosts go to daveclarkeart.com for Dave and wyrecats.com for Neil.2017-07-1600 min
Nerd Nation RadioUp, Up, and Away - Episode 3EPISODE 3 - THE NEVER-ENDING BATTLE
Siike & his super friend continue their daily countdown to the Man of Steel release with a new episode that covers Superman's Silver Age years.
Xenoglyphs and Thaniel writer, Omar Spahi, reviews his favorite story in the Superman mythos, War of the Supermen, which features an amazing confrontation between Superman and General Zod.
Siike talks about the Man of Steel Soundtrack, and Neil Kapit, writer, artist, and creator of the website, Ruby Nation, has a heart to heart with Siike about bullying, and how Superman taught him to stand up to bullies.2013-06-1200 min