Radio Free Krypton: Recent Episodes
Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé
Broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto from July 2016 to April 2022, hosts Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé interviewed comic creators from around the world with a focus on Canadian stories. Voted best podcast in the 2018 CanComicsWiki Awards.
Here we are, friends, the end. As Krypton explodes, we say our farewells to old co-hosts, esteemed guests, and good friends.
Originally broadcast by CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.
Montreal's François Vigneault is the author of "Titan," a sci-fi epic about a strike that deals with themes of poverty, exploitation and solidarity. He's also the artist on the very different sci-fi comic "Orcs in Space."
François tells Justin and Jacob about the inspiration for "Titan," the colour and flavour he added to the world, and the correct way to pronounce "Montreal."
Stay tuned at the end for a special announcement.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
This week, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Ramón Perez, an award-winning comic creator and the managing director of the Royal Academy of Illustration and Design, or RAID, a Toronto-based artist collective and one of the pillars of the city's comics community. We talk about making comics in a collaborative space, RAID's upcoming books, and what it's like having a life-sized Boba Fett statue as a roommate. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Toronto comics creator Jason Loo is back on RFK to tell Justin and Jacob all about his comics glow-up. Since the last time he was on, Jason's greatly expanded his comics repetoire, working on the Eisner-award-winning "Afterlift," the new book "The All-Nighter," and more.
He tells RFK how his glow-up started, what he values when creating characters and settings, and about working with a good editor/friend.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
This week, hosts Jacob and Justin discuss The Adventures of Sgoobidoo, a new book from Quebec's Pow Pow Press and a funny take on old Archie digests and detective stories. With the help of some insight from the author, Cathon (who isn't on the show but has graciously remotely answered our questions), we discuss absurdity, old Archie comics advertisements, and the importance of setting in storytelling. Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
This week we dip into the RFK archives and replay our 2019 interview with Gord Hill, activist and author of "Antifa: The Comic Book," and "The 500 Years of Resistance Comic Book," which was recently updated and republished.
Hill, a member of the Kwakwaka'wakw nation, joined the show from the west coast, telling Justin and then-co-host Mitchell about researching and retelling histories. They also discussed the use of comic art by activists and the power of Jack Kirby panels.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Mitchell Thompson, with updates by Justin Chandler.
In this throwback from 2018, hosts Justin and Jacob interview two creators from the "Shout Out" comics anthology. The editor, Andrew Wheeler, and one of the writers, Anthony Oliveira, discuss queer representation in genre fiction, why it matters and why it's so damn hard to get a queer character in a mainstream comic. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
In this episode from 2018, Toronto rapper More or Les tells RFK why he loves the comic "Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon" — the book that inspired the new Disney+ show. Listen for insight on the private life of the arrow-slinging superhero, and how to make a lower-stakes story work.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Jacob Dubé. The rebroadcast was produced by Justin Chandler.
2021 marked another year of RFK at home, but hosts Justin and Jacob take a look back at their favourite moments, comics, and episodes of the year. We talk about Trese, Dying for Attention, and how we're not making any predictions for 2022. Thanks to all our listeners and supporters for hanging with us for another year! Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Montreal artist Stanley Wany wrote the stories that make up his new book, Helem,while in a hallucinatory state due to insomnia. The mostly wordless, panel-less narrative is full of symbols and haunting collages.
Stanley tells Justin and Jacob what it was like to create a comic from his subconscious, and about crafting a narrative that's wide open to interpretation.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
To those of you celebrating: Merry Christmas! And to all: Stay safe this holiday season.
This week, hosts Justin and Jacob speak to Erika Chung, a PhD candidate at X University and York University conducting a study on racialized women and their experiences in comic book fandoms. We talk about her research, harassment and gatekeeping in the community, and why some choose not to join it at all.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
The CJRU fall fund drive is on! From Nov. 14 to 20, RFK's host station, CJRU 1280AM, is raising funds to develop and implement a mentorship program. Justin and Jacob discuss the initiative and talk about the impact of community radio.
They also reminisce about the magic of the radio station and play parts of two raucous episodes: their first live show in 2016, featuring superhero dating ideas for Justin, and RFK's D&D extravaganza starring two Toronto comics creators.
Learn more about the campaign and donate to receive rockin' rewards at: https://store.cjru.ca/
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
From Nov. 14 to 20, CJRU 1280AM is raising funds to develop and implement the Your Story Here mentorship program that will launch in the Spring of 2022. Justin and Jacob will have more to tell you on Thursday, but here's what you need to know for now.
Learn more at: https://store.cjru.ca/
The younger generations have grown up in a world where smartphones and the internet have always existed, but how has that affected us? This week, hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Brigitte Archambault, a multi-disciplinary artist and creator of the new comic The Shiatsung Project, about a woman trapped in a strange compound, with only a mysterious artificial intelligence named Shiatsung to take care of her. We talk about the prominence of AI, portraying sexuality in comics, and how she independently created the book in a break between her other works.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Halifax cartoonist Susan MacLeod tells Justin and Jacob about her comic book memoir, "Dying for Attention," which details the nine years she spent guiding her mother through the long-term care system.
High rates of death in Canadian long-term care homes during the COVID-19 pandemic led to renewed attention on systemic issues within these institutions. Susan's book covers these issues alongside themes of communication, honesty and navigating familial relationships.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
It's October, so we're getting spooky again. This week, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to friend of the show Allison O'Toole and comic creators Tess Eneli Reid and Joy San about Shades of Fear, a new horror anthology now up on Kickstarter co-edited by Allison and Ashanti Fortson. We talk about the anthology, how to use colour in a horror story, and why comics might be one of the best mediums for horror. Listen, if you dare.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Justin and Jacob talk to Becka — a Kitchener, Ont., comic creator crowd-funding the re-release of her body horror webcomic — about writing suspsense, drawing inspiration from cosplay and wearing comfortable shoes.
Becka's book "Gehenna: Death Valley," tells the story of a group of young people who enter a mysterious cave and find some terrible things waiting for them.
Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 180 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
In November 2019, Winnipeg cartoonist Kaj Hasselriis joined Justin and Jacob to discuss "Politikids," his kid-friendly comic about four of Canada's then-federal-party leaders. While two of those leaders have changed, Canadians are headed to the polls Sept. 20 meaning it's once again time to think about politics and make it accessible and interesting to people of all ages.
In this re-broadcast of our 2019 intereview with Kaj, we ask: How should one talk to children about politics and do they even care?
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was originally produced by Mitchell Thompson with updates from Justin Chandler.
If you were creating whole new forms of life, where would you begin? On RFK today, hosts Justin and Jacob ask that question to Megan Huang and Stephanie Cooke, whose recently crowd-funded comic, Life: Beauty, Wonder, Danger is coming out through Toronto Comix Press. We talk about building vibrant creatures and worlds and the struggles (and advantages) of writing a silent comic.
This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
The world is still on fire, and scientists tell us there's less and less time to take action to stop the worst effects. So for this week, we're bringing back our 2019 interview with artist and writer Sherwin Tija, author of "Plummet". Tija channeled a sense of hopelessness when making "Plummet," a new comic in which a woman wakes up to find herself falling, with no end in sight.
Sherwin tells Jacob about the emotions behind the story, which was inspired in part by the September 11 attacks. They also discuss the technical work that went into drawing a book where everything is falling.
This interview was recorded in November 2019. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Karl Kerschl of Montreal tells Justin and Jacob about Lethal Comics, the new publisher he's starting with Andy Belanger and Cary Nord. He also shares how he uses a subscription service and Discord server to connect with fans, and why he thinks creators should learn the business and production side of comics.
Karl's works include the Eisner-winning "Abominable Charles Christopher," Eisner-nominated " ISOLA," "Gotham Academy" and his newest indie title: "Death Transit Tanager."
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Hosts Justin and Jacob catch up with returning guest and show-favourite Shawn Daley, author of The Bridgebuilder's Creed and TerraQuill, to talk about his chiptunes albums, how they relate to his comics, and how he almost didn't finish The Bridgebuilder's Creed at all.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé. Special thanks to Matthew Sauder.
RFK assembles a glorious panel of Filipino nerds, Christine Chua, Ally Enrile and John Mendoza, to discuss 'Trese' — the Filipino comic/new Netflix anime that merges noir storytelling with Filipino folklore.
The panel discusses what makes the show culturally unique, and how the folklore they see on screen has affected their own lives and families.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
This week, hosts Justin and Jacob interview Dax Gordine. He's a Niagara cartoonist and concept artist who makes the webcomic Forest Folk. Working with Toronto's RAID comic artists collective, he's crowdfunded a print edition of 105 strips of the comic. Dax tells us about Forest Folk, which he describes as Looney Tunes meets Calvin and Hobbes, and about being on RAID's first crowdfunding campaign.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
This episode originally aired in November 2019. You can find the article we mentioned about passing down Indigenous languages linked here.
When it comes to comics, language matters — especially in the case of Dakwäkãda Warriors. Vancouver's Cole Pauls joins Justin to discuss how his Indigenous futurist comic keeps the Southern Tutchone language alive.
Much of Dakwäkãda Warriors is written in Southern Tutchone, which Pauls learned growing up in Haines Junction, Yukon. The comic, which was recently published in a collection, tells the story of two Indigenous heroes battling a cyborg Sasquatch and an evil pioneer.
Cole tells Justin about his goals for the comic, his self-publishing process and the stellar party his community threw when the book came out.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
All the way back in 1941, the first comic book ever published in Canada was released. To commemorate the occasion, Sequential Magazine has dedicated their entire latest issue to the achievement. Hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Editor-in-Chief Brendan Montgomery and comics historian Ivan Kocmarek about how it started, and where we went from there.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Fell Hound, winner of the 2020 Sequential Magazine Award for Best Comic Book, joins Justin and Jacob to talk about her winning title: Commander Rao. She unpacks the kinetic revenge tale and shares how she worked with a letterer to make the book even more dynamic.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Hosts Jacob and Justin talk to comic creator Luke Humphris, author of Drunk Days, a personal graphic novel detailing his struggles, and recovery from, alcoholism. We talk about writing as a way to process your feelings, toxic masculinity, and fighting a kaiju version of Ross Geller.
CW: This episode deals with discussions of addiction and alcoholism.
This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Canadian academic Jordan Peterson tweeted his surprise this week after finding a reference to his work in a new Captain America comic. Jacob and Justin discuss Cap's role as a canvas to portray and critique American ideals, from his time battling Richard Nixon, to his elseworld's appearance fighting against American soldiers in Vietnam.
They also discuss The Falcon and the Winter Soldier show and replay part of a 2017 episode about the Captain America Secret Empire story.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
*For reference, this is the Polygon article discussed in the show.
And for more information about Peterson, see Canadaland’s helpful guide.
Like a lot of comic creators we interview, Caryma Sa'd has a side gig. But in a first for our show, that side-gig is being a lawyer. Hosts Jacob and Justin speak to Sa'd about her editorial cartoons, criticizing the policies and actions of provincial and municipal politicians (sometimes in tutus), and how she parses the often-depressing media landscape.
This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM . Produced by Jacob Dubé.
host Jacob Dubé speaks with comic creator Jason Lutes about Berlin, a huge 800-page epic telling the stories of the citizens of the German capital between the two World Wars. They talk about the 22-year creation of the book and the everyday stories of those experiencing the rise of fascism in their neighbourhoods. Also, RPGs.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Justin speaks to Timmins author Davis Dewsbury, founder of Great North Comics and the co-creator of Auric, a Northern Ontario superhero whose newest story comes out soon.
Auric is a man blessed with the power to turn into a beast after a Northern Goddess rewards his bravery. The new book features seven artists and is told without dialogue. Unlike the other issues in the series, it's a survival story as opposed to a superhero one.
Davis tells Justin about the challenge of working on a book with so many artists, and about why he feels like he's representing Northern Ontario whenever he makes comics.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Friend of the show Christine Chua joins Justin and Jacob for a rousing chat about the future of Marvel movies and TV.
Does the wonderfully weird WandaVision signal a shift? If movie continuity gets complicated like its source material, will it still be accessible? How is Christine surviving without movies and comic conventions?
This woman needs to cosplay!
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Blast from the past! Former co-host Mitchell Thompson returns for an interview with neuroscientist Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, responsible for the discovery of the "Jennifer Aniston neuron", a concept that examines how memories are formed, stored, and connected in our minds. Mitchell and Rodrigo discuss how these ideas can come to form in sci-fi epics like Blade Runner, Robocop, and Planet of the Apes.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.
When Howard Wong was bedridden with germs from his kid's daycare, an utterance from his friend Josh Stafford inspired the two to make a horror comic about flesh-eating children. They tell Justin and Jacob how writing the book tested their comfort levels, and its eerie similarities to the pandemic.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
The comic industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with independent creators feeling it the most. But throughout the year, we've heard inspiring stories from many creators who are trying to make it work despite it all. In this episode, we revisit our interview with Eric Kostiuk Williams on writing comics about COVID loneliness, and our talk with Sylvia Nickerson about gentrification and art in Hamilton.
This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Translating comics is an immersive, sensory and sometimes musical experience — at least the way Helge Dascher and Robin Lang do it. The two tell Jacob and Justin how they worked together to translate Quebec author Sophie Bédard's book "Lonely Boys" from French to English. They also share some trade secrets.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Radio Free Krypton wishes you a safe and healthy holiday season!
Hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Canadian comic creator Dakota McFazdean about his new collection of short stories, To Know You're Alive, that features some new and old stories of his. We talk about writing about the weirdness of childhood, and the new perspectives of parenting.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Pandemic, racism, mental illness, polarization — another day in 2020 and a new album for Toronto rapper More or Les. He tells RFK the stories behind the songs in his 15th album, "Human Condition," about writing rhymes to suit our time, and the challenges of sharing one's feelings.
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This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
You know the scene in the superhero movie where the hero is inspired to do good by reading another comic book? What happens when that occurs in real life?
This week, Justin speaks to author Peter Nowak about his new book, The Rise of Real-Life Superheroes and the Fall of Everything Else, about the deep and sometimes complicated world of real-world caped crusaders.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé. Stay tuned for the CJRU fund drive, starting Nov. 13!
Jacob and Justin follow up on a 2017 interview and talk to Safiyya Hosein, a comics writer and researcher who studied the significance of Muslim superheroes in comics. Following the news that a Canadian was cast to play Ms. Marvel in an upcoming TV show, they discuss how Muslim participants in Safiyya's study feel about the representation of Muslim superheroes including Ms. Marvel and X-Men's Dust.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
We're taking it back to 2017, where Jacob goes solo and speaks with Neil Gibson, the author of Twisted Dark, a huge, thrilling, and incredibly organized series of connected stories. We talk about the books, comic TV shows, and some tips on good comic storytelling.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
For this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, Built to Play, to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it. Listen to their part, all about video games, here.
In this part, RFK hosts Justin and Jacob try to make sense of an old beast with a new face: Comicsgate. They speak to comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke, rapper More or Les, professor Benjamin Woo and writer and PhD candidate Safiyya Hosein about how toxicity develops and the importance of diverse representations in comics.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Written and reported by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé. Produced by Jacob Dubé, Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson.
Especially in a time where going outside and meeting strangers might not be the best plan, listen in as Jacob speaks to Matt McGrath, creator of the upcoming comic ID-10T Error, about the challenges of funding a comic through Kickstarter, and getting noticed in the comics world without going to conventions.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Cartoonist Howard Chackowicz tells Justin about his new book on cruelty, "Nothing to See Here," and about his time on WireTap, the fan-favourite CBC Radio show that's back on air this summer.
Howard digs into his passion for creator-owned comics and the Montreal indie scene of the '90s, then waxes poetic about his love of superheroes.
They also talk about a dirty Aquaman joke.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
In the mid '60s, with Batman big on TV, legendary radio man Dick Orkin brought Chickenman to air. The audio comedy gained a loyal following and still plays on the radio. Now, Orkin's daughter Lisa is re-releasing the series on streaming platforms.
Justin and Jacob talk to the Los Angeles creator about the program, its revival, what it was like working with her dad, and lessons for radio she's still using today.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé. You can support the station on Patreon here.
Derek Jessome and Jeff Knott, two animators turned comic creators from Dartmouth, N.S., tell Justin about Grandway Comics, their line of Silver Age inspired titles.
With the second issue of "Space Cowboy and the Triumphanteers" out now, Derek and Jeff share why they loved the era of comics when heroes were good, bad guys were bad and books were more geared toward children.
They talk about why they've clear of camp and about their efforts to tell detailed, complex stories to readers of all ages.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
For the coveted 150th episode of RFK, hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Dave Howlett, manager of the Strange Adventures comics shop in Halifax, and creator of the new comic series The Makers. We talk about running a comics store during a pandemic, and creating a tribute to the buff, edgy, but exciting era of '90s comics.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
American author J.B. Lion's upcoming Seventh Spark series spins a fantasy yarn about good, evil and humanity's flaws. He tells host Jacob Dubé about his unique multimedia approach to storytelling.
J.B. also shares how events like the police killing of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against anti-Black racism inform his work.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Francis Desharnais, author of a graphic novel recollecting the story of Guyenne, a small Quebec town that operates entirely as a collective, where every villager shares what they have with the rest, which gave the village the nickname 'Little Russia'.
Desharnais talks about speaking to family members who lived in the village, how to properly retell their stories and what he's learned from the experience.
RFK is broadcast first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Canadian-born cartoonist and animator Graham Annable tells Justin and Jacob about the book he would have released at TCAF, and what he's learned throughout his varied career.
Graham's latest work is the third in his Peter and Ernesto early reader series called Sloths in the Night. He's also the Oscar-nominated co-director of The Boxtrolls movie and has a long history in animation, with stints at LucasArts and Telltale. He's even done Spongebob comics.
This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
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Hosts Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler speak with fan-favourite comic creator Andrew MacLean, creator of Head Lopper and Apocalyptigirl, about staying afloat in a shaky comic industry, as well as taking Head Lopper in a more emotional direction in the latest volume.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
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Sean Jordan — AKA the rapper Wordburglar — tells Jacob and Justin about a comics project he's bringing back and shares how he's staying creative during the pandemic. He also digs into some reading recommendations in case your comics pile is getting a little low.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and our show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
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Making comics is a solitary business. Making comics in the pandemic? Even more so.
Toronto cartoonist Eric Kostiuk Williams joins RFK to talk about his new pandemic comics for Now, which have covered quarantine dance parties and lonely walks through Ontario Place.
He also shares how a Grant Morrison book club got him a gig designing an album cover for rock band F*cked Up.
Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
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Mississauga, Ont. artist Megan Huang tells Justin and Jacob what it's been like for her to navigate the comics world. They discuss her newest project "Jia and the Nian Monster" and her love of crossovers.
Megan also shares what she's been up to since the pandemic threw a wrench into what would have been a month of celebrating new releases.
Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
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From a safe social distance, Toronto comic artist Shane Heron tells Justin and Jacob what the cancellation of upcoming comic conventions means for the launch of his newest project: the latest issue of Cauldron Magazine.
March's Toronto Comicon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and so was May's Toronto Comics Art Festival (TCAF). On top of that, comic stores are closing and Diamond Comic Distributors is no longer shipping books to shops.
All of it is bad news for small-time comic creators and comics retailers.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
From CBC Arts: Here's where Canadian artists and freelancers can find help during COVID-19 shutdowns
And for anyone in need of financial aid: What you need to know about the new COVID-19 benefits program
This week on RFK, hear Halifax artist Alexander Forbes, who—along with Kris Bertin—made the Hobtown Mystery books "The Cursed Hermit" and "The Case of the Missing Men."
Alex tells Justin and Jacob what went into designing the spooky but nostalgic setting of Hobtown. He also digs into how he and Kris take inspiration from every-day weirdness.
Radio Free Krypton airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and the show on Patreon.
This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Kelvin Nyeusi Mawazo creates the Afrofuturist Black Sun Comics. He tells Justin about making a webcomic, expanding his creative team and writing a background for a fantasy series.
This episode aired on July 26, 2018.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
The RFK Star Wars panel holds court to talk about new storytelling potential now that the Skywalkers have left the building.
As books and TV series explore new corners of the galaxy, comics editor and writer Allison O'Toole (Wayward Kindred) and writer/artist Jason Loo (Afterlift) tell Justin and Jacob what stories they're excited for.
Includes major spoilers for Episode IX and minor spoilers for The Mandalorian.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and this show on Patreon.
This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
When artists move to a neighbourhood and open up shops and studios, property prices can increase and force people out.
Hamilton writer and artist Sylvia Nickerson's comic "Creation" grapples with the role art plays in gentrification.
Sylvia sits down with Justin and Jacob for a self-aware interview exploring her book's unique visual style and the tensions it brings to light.
This interview references the Hamilton Spectator's Code Red series of reporting, which can be found here.
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This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Toronto creator Kat Verhoeven joins Jacob to discuss Meat and Bone, her web-comic-turned book in which an ensemble cast deals with problems including body-image issues and eating disorders.
Kat tells Jacob about the process of publishing a web-comic in print and about the personal toll of telling such a sensitive story.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and out show on Patreon.
This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Sometimes writers don't love what they've written. Sometimes comics get misinterpreted. Sometimes one's feelings on what they wrote change with time.
In clips from two of our favourite shows this year, comic creators Dennis O'Neil and Kelsey Wroten candidly reflect on their work.
Dennis O'Neil is an iconic writer famous for his work on Batman and Green Arrow/Green Lantern in the 1970s. Hear the full interview with him here.
Kelsey Wroten is an editorial cartoonist and writer of the book "Cannonball." Hear the full interview with her here.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson. The original interviews were produced by Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson.
Montreal-based but Toronto-born artist and writer Sherwin Tija channeled a sense of hopelessness when making "Plummet," a new comic in which a woman wakes up to find herself falling, with no end in sight.
Sherwin tells Jacob about the emotions behind the story, which was inspired in part by the September 11 attacks. They also discuss the technical work that went into drawing a book where everything is falling.
This interview was recorded in November 2019. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
When it comes to comics, language matters — especially in the case of Dakwäkãda Warriors. Vancouver's Cole Pauls joins Justin to discuss how his Indigenous futurist comic keeps the Southern Tutchone language alive.
Much of Dakwäkãda Warriors is written in Southern Tutchone, which Pauls learned growing up in Haines Junction, Yukon. The comic, which was recently published in a collection, tells the story of two Indigenous heroes battling a cyborg Sasquatch and an evil pioneer.
Cole tells Justin about his goals for the comic, his self-publishing process and the stellar party his community threw when the book came out.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. You can support the station and our show on Patreon. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Just when you thought you were done with the Canadian election... Winnipeg cartoonist Kaj Hasselriis joins Justin and Jacob to discuss Politikids, his kid-friendly comic about the childhoods of Canada's four major party leaders: Justin Trudeau, Andrew Scheer, Jagmeet Singh and Elizabeth May.
We ask: How should one talk to children about politics and do they even care?
NOTE: Since this recording, Elizabeth May has resigned as leader of the Green Party.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
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Producer Leena Minifie curated When Raven Became Spider, an exhibit featuring a fusion of Indigenous art and superhero comics. She talks to Justin and Jacob about transformation—the exhibit's major theme—and about keeping stories alive.
When Raven Became Spider will be at the University of Winnipeg Art Gallery, 1C03 until Nov. 30. It was organized by the Dunlop Art Gallery in Regina. See video from the exhibit in this APTN report.
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This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Was Joker a powerful wake-up call about marginalization and inequality? A dangerous call to would-be violent offenders? A fake-deep art project disguised as more?
Maybe it's like the titular character once said he prefers: a backstory that's multiple choice.
Justin and Jacob discuss alongside friend of the show Ally Enrile. Spoilers!
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RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Related reading based on what we discussed in this episode:
- ‘Joker’ ending explained: Director Todd Phillips on fan theories and open questions
- What’s the Panic Over ‘Joker’ Really About?
- The secret to the Joker’s 50 year transition from trickster to ‘twisted’
This week, Justin and Jacob jump into a new super hero universe with Gundala—an Indonesian superhero movie from comic company Bumilangit— which played at the Toronto International Film Festival this month.
They talk about the film's history, recap a Q&A with the director and examine how the American superhero film model is being adapted in Indonesia.
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RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Brampton, Ont. comics creator Ricky Lima joins Justin to discuss love, sex and self-publishing.
Ricky's work includes Black Hole Hunters Club, Cauldron, Happily Ever Aftr, Undergrowth and Love me, please. The latter provides an honest, wide-ranging look at topics including unrequited love and masculinity.
Related listening:
- Sam Noir on Cauldron
- Shane Heron on Black Hole Hunters Club
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RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Last year, we published a four-part documentary series all about Prisoners of Gravity, a sci-fi and comics television show that aired on TVO in the early '90s. We went deep into the show's rise and subsequent fall, but also how, even years later, viewers fondly remember how the show's in-depth discussions about comics shaped their nerdy lives. This week, we've combined all four episodes into a feature-length podcast doc for your listening pleasure. It's out of this world!
Originally broadcast and supported by CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Written and reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson and produced by Jacob Dubé.
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With their skills in character creation and world building, comic creators are some of the biggest fans of tabletop RPGs. In this episode, we put their skills to the test. Join co-host Jacob as he plays an arcane Dungeons & Dragons game with friends of the show Allison O'Toole and Jason Loo, DM'ed by the wonderful Nathaniel Crouch. Can a grad student, a buff goliath, and a used-car salesman defeat the threats of a magic castle? Roll initiative and find out!
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dube.
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Hosts Justin and Jacob speak with Michael D'Alimonte, the resident Wonder Woman/X-Men expert and reigning best voice in podcasts, about X-Men Grand Design, a massive anthology book that attempts to summarize the entire mutant franchise. They discuss if it worked, and how it stacks up against the latest anthology series, Spider-Man Life Story.
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RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Radio Free Krypton and video game show Built to Play team up to take on the Spidered Man. To honour a commitment made during CJRU's last fund drive, Justin Chandler, Daniel Rosen and Arman Aghbali discuss what makes a great Spidey story and talk about the hero's PS4 adventure.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was recorded in March 2019 and produced by Arman Aghbali.
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Before he makes comics, Winnipeg author and artist Scott Ford makes rules. Scott build virtual sets and plans ahead by plotting things like page size and panel shape to focus his creativity.
He tells hosts Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé how that process translates into the vivid fantasies he creates in stories such as "Ark Land" and "Boreal."
Scott also explains what it was like making a newspaper comic for The Manitoban.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Support the station and this show through our Patreon.
This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Hosts Justin and Jacob interview Kelsey Wroten about her comic "Cannonball," which tells the story of a young author's success and her feelings of inadequacy. Kelsey tells RFK about making editorial art for journalistic publications, the art-school pressures not to sell out, and why it sucks when people assume you write auto-bio.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Gord Hill, activist and author of "Antifa: The Comic Book," tells Justin and Mitch about using comic-book fist fights to fight fascism.
They also discuss the use of comic art by activists and the power of Jack Kirby panels to 'bash the fasc,' and Gord's process for researching and making complex history comics.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 123: Before Endgame, before The Avengers, before Iron Man, there was 2003's Hulk. The film is all over the place, but its unique cinematography and storytelling has potential for a comics movie future we never had. Hosts Jacob and Justin discuss the movie and how its legacy affected our more streamlined modern comics flicks.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Radio Free Krypton and our host station CJRU 1280 AM are launching Patreon fundraising campaigns in the face of looming cuts to station funding. Justin and Jacob explain.
You can support RFK financially with any amount you choose by pledging here: https://www.patreon.com/RFKonCJRU1280AM
Promo produced by Justin Chandler.
Find more about RFK on our website, where you'll find links to our social-media channels and the podcast platforms we're on.
The music used in this promo, 'Small Victory' by Steve Combs, is licensed under an Attribution License.
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival, the city's best independent comic celebration, is upon us once again! In between buying an unholy amount of prints and comic books, our hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell covered some panels for you to enjoy. Listen in for discussions on how comics can lend itself to Indigenous storytelling, the challenges of getting The Punisher in a Squirrel Girl comic, and how Toronto's high rent can affect your favourite comic creators.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 121: 'Avengers: Endgame' was a cultural phenomenon tying together 11-years worth of movies. To tackle that behemoth, RFK assembles a panel of Avengers featuring friends of the show Christine Chua, Sebastian Yūe and Nathaniel Crouch.
THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS IN THIS SHOW.
On the docket:
How can we judge 'Endgame' as a movie?
What was the best storyline the film resolved?
What was the standout moment?
Was 'Endgame' a good ending?
How would you change it?
Where does the MCU go next?
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 120: At Toronto Comic Con last month, hosts Justin, Mitchell and Jacob had a chat with iconic Batman and Green Arrow/Green Lantern writer Dennis O'Neil. This week, the hosts discuss O'Neil's impact on Batman stories, his activism work, and what it takes to be considered a radical in the comic book world.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson and Jacob Dubé.
In Episode 119, Justin interviews Rotem Diamant, the president and librarian of the Canada Comics Library—a newly opened space collecting and cataloguing comics in downtown Toronto. Rotem describes how the project got off the ground and how the library works to spotlight marginalized creators.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
For Episode 118, Justin, Jacob and Mitchell reunite for Toronto ComiCon. After three years of covering this convention, they debate how best to keep cons fresh, catch up with creators they've interviewed before, and meet some new ones to watch out for.
Featuring interviews with Danny Zabbal, Casey Parsons, Shawn Daley, Megan Huang, Paris Alleyne, Jason Loo and Te'Shawn Dwyer.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was recorded at Toronto ComiCon on March 15, 2019. It was produced by Justin Chandler.
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In Episode 117, host Jacob Dubé speaks with comic creator Jason Lutes about Berlin, a huge 800-page epic telling the stories of the citizens of the German capital between the two World Wars. They talk about the 22-year creation of the book and the everyday stories of those experiencing the rise of fascism in their neighbourhoods. Also, RPGs.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 116 - We know your first crush was a cartoon. Don't lie. We've all been there. The shows one watches growing up can have a big effect on them and so can those crushes. Host Justin Chandler is joined by friends of the show Sid Drmay and Maddie Lychek to talk about the drawings they loved and what those early yearnings meant.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Jacob Dubé.
Here are the links to the article by Sid and art by Maddie that inspired this show.
Ep 115 - "The Walking Med" is a volume of essays examining what zombie comics and media say about modern attitudes toward death, aging, medicine and healthcare. Co-editor Lorenzo Servitje joins host Justin Chandler to discuss the book and some of the essays within it.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 114 - "Bakuman" is the wonderfully earnest tale of two boys who dream of becoming professional manga artists while still in high school. Written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata (of "Death Note" fame), it's also a fascinating look inside the shonen manga business. Friend of the show and Otaku Megami Christine Chua joins hosts Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé to talk about the series and the world it portrays.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 113 - Comics writer Sam Miserendino joins the Creator Series book club, where people who make comics talk about the books that inspired them. Sam's pick, "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by humourist David Sedaris, is a series of essays based on the author's life. Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Sam discuss Sam's comedy inspirations and why this book is so relatable.
Sam Miserendino is the author of the zombie Jesus comic, "Prince of Pieces," and the children's book parody series, Addicted Animals.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 112 - Here's to another year! Justin and Jacob talk about trends in comics from 2018 and discuss their goals for RFK in 2019.
We say "thank u, next" to:
- our favourite books this year
- single issues
- small-minded a-holes
- Marvel movies as we know them
- barriers to publishing indie comics
Radio Free Krypton wishes you and your loved ones health and wellness in 2019 and beyond!
RFK airs first on CJRU1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson.
PS: The clip at the end is from here.
Ep 111 - Hosts Justin and Jacob interview two creators from the upcoming "Shout Out" comics anthology. The editor, Andrew Wheeler, and one of the writers, Anthony Oliveira, discuss queer representation in genre fiction, why it matters and why it's so damn hard to get a queer character in a mainstream comic.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 110 - In Aminder Dhaliwal's new book Woman World, all the men have died off (spoiler: it doesn't turn out too bad). In this episode, Jacob speaks to Dhaliwal about her book, transitioning the stories from Instagram, and representing identities without making them the butt of every joke.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 109 - "Tonight I am the law," Batman proclaims in the fan-favourite comic Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. It's but one of the fascistic actions the Caped Crusader takes over the course of Frank Miller's epic. But if Miller's Batman is an authoritarian, why is the book so popular today? Matt Rea, a communications strategist at the University of Alberta, tells Justin how Miller creates a Gotham City that permits and condones a fascist hero.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was edited by Mitchell Thompson with mixing by Justin Chandler.
Ep 108 - This week hosts Justin and Jacob reunite with RFK alum Sid Drmay to talk about their favourite online shooter, Overwatch. The story of the game itself doesn't make much sense, but loads of animated shorts and online comics fill out its confusing (but endearing world). They discuss comics as a way to easily add more lore to a game and TV show, and when to know when you're just being sold to.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 107 - Indie comics projects pop up all over Canada, but it can be hard to know where to find them and what to read. Justin talks to Brendan Montgomery about his Canadian Independent Comic Book Wiki, which collects and lists details about independent Canadian comics, the characters in them and the people who make them. They talk about the origins of the project and Brendan's upcoming magazine.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 105-106 - For this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, "Built to Play," to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it.
In this part, BTP hosts Arman Aghbali and Daniel Rosen focus on toxic masculinity in gaming specifically. They talk to talk to Laine "Superphrenic" Yuhas about Dota 2, sexism and her organisation, Desoladies. Later, researcher Emma Vossen, an expert on gaming and gender, gives them a run down on what it means to be a gamer, and why that sucks for everyone.
This episode was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
BTP-specific funding awards are available here!
Ep 105-106 - For this year's CJRU fund drive, we partnered with the station's gaming show, Built to Play, to bring you "Crisis of Toxic Nerds," a two-part documentary investigating where the toxicity in geek culture comes from, and what we can do about it.
In this part, RFK hosts Justin and Jacob try to make sense of an old beast with a new face: Comicsgate. They speak to comics writer and editor Stephanie Cooke, rapper More or Les, professor Benjamin Woo and writer and PhD candidate Safiyya Hosein about how toxicity develops and the importance of diverse representations in comics.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Written and reported by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé. Produced by Jacob Dubé, Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson.
RFK-specific fund drive awards can be found here!
This past year, our host station CJRU 1280 AM offered free weekly workshops for Syrian refugees, offering people a chance to tell their own stories through radio documentary. Starting Sept. 24, CJRU is holding a Fund Drive to raise $3,300 to fund another round of these Refugee Radio workshops.
With your help, the station will continue to make this program available and accessible. To donate to the program and support RFK while you do, go to https://store.cjru.ca/discount/RFK. Even one dollar helps. You can also pledge for an RFK-specific reward. All the proceeds go to fund Refugee Radio!
But don't take it from us. The definitely-real Adam West is here to explain.
Promo produced by Justin Chandler.
This is a re-broadcast of an episode that aired June 15, 2017.
Writer and artist Emmanuelle Chateauneuf talks to Justin and Jacob about her book "Queen Street," which portrays 12 hours in the lives of a mother and her daughter. The book is based on the author's childhood and is influenced by manga she read growing up.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
This episode originally aired on May 25, 2017.
Jacob talks with Toronto comic artist/foodie Rosena Fung about her series "Things I Love (and Hate) About Toronto." Rosena lays bare the little things that make the city great and sometimes awful.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 104 - How do you broadly celebrate geekdom without giving into corporate culture and fanboy craze? Toronto rapper More or Les grappled with that question while producing his new album, "Nerd Love." which features tracks about giant robots, Avengers, representation and commercialism. He tells Justin and Mitchell how he balanced opposing forces, and about the stories behind some of the raps.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Welcome to “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media.
In Part Four, the final chapter of our doc, we analyze PoG's legacy and ask if a show like it could air today.
This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson, with audio production by Jacob Dubé.
Thank you again to all the people we interviewed: Rick Green, Mark Askwith, Robert J. Sawyer, Gregg Thurlbeck, Rach Shelkey, Cory Doctorow, Ed Conroy, Charlotte Ashley, Benjamin Rivers, Robin Shantz and Sam Noir. Your time and stories are much appreciated.
“Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM. Watch in September for the chance to support CJRU and community radio shows like ours in the annual CJRU Fund Drive.
Welcome to Part Three of “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media.
“Prisoners of Gravity” was the first Canadian TV show to discuss comics and sci-fi seriously. By doing so, it helped change how a generation viewed genre fiction. We talk to fans who say PoG changed their lives.
This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler and produced by Jacob Dubé.
“Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.
Welcome to “Inside the Orbit of Prisoners of Gravity,” a Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media.
Once the show started, PoG's creators realized season one just wasn’t working. In part 2, we find out what was holding the show back, and how the team brought PoG to the next level.
CORRECTION: "The NewMusic" aired on Citytv, not TVO as stated in this episode. RFK regrets the error.
This episode was reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was written by Justin Chandler and produced by Jacob Dubé.
“Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.
Welcome to “Inside the Orbit” a four-part Radio Free Krypton documentary bringing you the inside story on “Prisoners of Gravity,” the cult-classic Canadian show which ran from 1989 to 1994 and changed the way science fiction, comics and pop culture are discussed in media.
In part one, we talk to PoG’s creators and fans about how it started, what its goals were and what the media landscape was like when the program first aired.
CORRECTION: "The NewMusic" aired on Citytv, not TVO as stated in this episode. RFK regrets the error.
This episode was written and reported by Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson. It was produced by Jacob Dubé.
“Inside the Orbit” was made possible with support from our host station, Ryerson University’s CJRU 1280 AM.
Ep 103 - In the eighth instalment of the Creator Series, Danny Zabbal (who makes "Life, Death & Sorcery" and "Obsolete Heroes") joins Justin and Jacob to discuss "Hawkworld," Timothy Truman's 1989 dystopia featuring Hawkman. They look at how the book took influence from "The Count of Monte Cristo" and why it appealed to young Danny.
The RFK Creator Series is a book club in which people who make comics talk about the comics that inspire them.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 102 - Kelvin Nyeusi Mawazo creates the Afrofuturist Black Sun Comics. He tells Justin about making a webcomic, expanding his creative team and writing a background for a fantasy series.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 101 - Host Justin Chandler and Mitchell Thompson speak with comic creator Sam Noir about his new project, Cauldron Magazine. It's a supernatural comics mag he's crowdfunding with fellow creators Shane Heron and Ricky Lima. They talk about the surreal style of the magazine and some of Sam's other works.
RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 100! - In "The Unquotable Trump," cartoonist Robert Sikoryak matches famous comics covers to choice lines from the President's speeches. In "Terms and Conditions," he takes readers on a journey through the best of American comics and the entire iTunes user agreement. Robert tells Justin what it's like to draw in so many different styles using such unconventional texts.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 99 - Mitchell and Justin unpack "American Flagg!" and the comic book philosophy of the controversial Howard Chaykin. This episode features an interview Mitchell did with Chaykin at Toronto ComiCon in March 2018. Where on the political spectrum does Chaykin fit and what does his work have to say about America?
Correction: A previous version of this podcast references the murder of a lead character in issue 1 of “Divided States of Hysteria.” That character is attacked but not killed. We apologize for this error.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 98 - For the RFK Creator Series, Toronto artist and writer Shawn Daley joins hosts Justin and Jacob to discuss Louis Riel, Chester Brown's biographical comic on the Métis leader. They also discuss the wonderful feeling of sorrow and emptiness a good book can leave you with.
Riel has been regarded as a rebel and a hero. Brown's well-researched book explores the man's character with great nuance.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 97 - Hosts Justin and Mitchell join Toronto rapper More or Les for a talk on Matt Fraction's take on everyone's sixth or seventh favourite Avenger, Hawkeye. Listen in for insight on the private life of the arrow-slinging superhero as well as some info on More or Les' upcoming musical works. #RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 96 - She's one of the world's most popular superheroes and she's always changing. Justin and Jacob join journalist and podcaster Michael D'Alimonte to discuss his deep-dive podcast into the history of Wonder Woman, Comics 401. Hear how Michael read every issue of Wonder Woman. Every. Issue.
Fun fact: Michael worked at The Eyeopener with Justin and Jacob, where he hosted The Ear-opener podcast.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 95 - Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's epic Planetary is a genre-hopping love letter to comics and sci-fi. It's also a masterclass example of serialized storytelling.
Writer and artist Shane Heron (Morris and Black Hole Hunters Club) joins Justin, Jacob and Mitchell to discuss the comic.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 94 - In this episode, we put our (apparently limited) trivia knowledge of Doctor Who, Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the test.
The Radio Free Fanfics, composed of co-host Jacob Dubé and nerd goddess Christine Chua, face off against The Red Lightsabers, commanded by co-host Mitchell Thompson and Emperor of Cosplay Iris Robin, in a battle of low stakes and possible employment issues. Co-host Justin Chandler moderates and tries to maintain order over our ramblings. It doesn't work.
RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 93 - It seems that for most people, Deadpool 2 hit the mark, but we're not so sure. Justin and friend of the show Ally Enrile discuss what they liked and what they didn't. Then Justin and Mitchell ask what makes a good Deadpool story. When does parody and camp go too far?
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Ep 92 - Justin takes you to the floor of TCAF—the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, where he talks to writers and artists exhibiting there. This episode features interviews with (in the order they appear) comic creators Jonny Rotsztain, Dave Coverly, Tatiana Goldberg, Ricky Lima, Wes Craig, Myisha Haynes, Regina Ying, Steve Manale, and Joseph Nguyen.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Here's the sketch Steve Manale drew of Justin.
Ep 91 - In honour of Mothers' Day, RFK sits down with two writers/artists who take inspiration from their moms: Emmanuelle Chateauneuf and Danny Zabbal. Hear how their mothers influence their children's' storytelling and what they think of their kids' comics.
Danny writes "Life Death and Sorcery" and Emmanuelle wrote "Queen Street" for Chapterhouse Comics. To their mothers' chagrin, neither is a mediocre sitcom star nor in a family band.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
PS: Jacob and Mitchell came in partway through the recording, which is why they aren't in the intro. Justin didn't forget them.
PPS: Special thanks to RFK's Number 1 Fan: Justin's mom! The love and support are appreciated. Thanks for listening even though you don't really like comics.
Ep 90 - THIS SHOW IS FULL OF SPOILERS FOR THE MOVIE. You have been warned.
In terms of scale, Avengers: Infinity War is the biggest comic book movie ever. With 10 years and 18 films to build it up, does it live up to expectation? As your regular hosts lay broken at the feet of Thanos, three heroes—Ally Enrile, Iris Robin and Nathaniel Crouch—step in to save the day and break down the movie.
Then, Mitchell and Justin (prior to their defeat) discuss Infinity Gauntlet, the strange comics event that started it all.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This episode was produced by Justin Chandler.
Ep 89 - In the Creator Series, people who make comics talk about the books that inspire them. In this chapter, editor and treasured recurring guest Allison O'Toole brings Mike Mignola's Hellboy series to the table. Listen as she joins hosts Justin, Jacob and Mitchell to talk about Hellboy's antics, demeanor and unique art style. Plus Jacob goes through a scary flashback of an old Arthur episode.
Allison works for Chapterhouse and TO Comix Press.
RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Ep 88 - In the latest instalment of our Creator Series—where writers and artists talk to us about the work that inspires them—hosts Justin and Jacob talk to Pitiful Human Lizard creator Jason Loo about Adrian Tomine's Killing and Dying, a book of short comics that features not a single explosion, but a lot of heart.
RFK is originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
In the Creator Series, we talk to people who make comics about the comics that inspire them. This week, writer and artist Emmanuelle Chateauneuf tells Justin, Jacob and Mitchell about her love for InuYasha. The group discusses what the manga/anime has to say about racism and Emmanuelle explains how InuYasha is basically Shakespeare's Othellowith better music.
Emmanuelle is the creator of Queen Street, a semi-autobiographical comic, which she came on RFK to talk about last year.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM. This show was produced by Justin Chandler.
Toronto comic creator Shawn Daley tells Justin and Jacob about Samurai Grandpa, a book he drew and Eastin Deverna wrote. They discuss how Shawn took influence from Dragon Ball, what it's like to work with a writer you've never met in person, and how an artist develops a recognizable style. You might know Shawn for his series TerraQuill, or for his chiptunes, one of which is featured in the show.
This episode was produced by Mitchell Thompson. RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
In the Creator Series, we interview people who make comics about the comics that inspired them. This week, Justin and Jacob talk to Steven Andrews, production editor for TO Comix Press about webcomic Demonology 101—a young adult fantasy by Faith Erin Hicks.
They chat about the form, its drawbacks and how Steven was inspired to become a self-publisher.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.
On the rare time where there's a convention in Toronto, we're freed from our shackles in the studio and allowed to go outside. This week, hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell hit Toronto ComiCon to catch up with old guests and Swedish Chefs.
Featuring interviews with creators Shawn Daley, Wordburglar and Danny Zabbal, and a Q&A with Lucie Pohl, the voice of Mercy in Overwatch.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.
Hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell speak to Jameson Rohrer, a California prison librarian who's been doing popular Twitter call outs for donations about his comic collection, censorship and the comic community's reaction to his asks.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Sci-fi romance The Shape of Water cleaned up at the Academy Awards. Shakespearean Wolverine film Logan was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay, a first for a movie based on a superhero comic. After years of snubs and derision, are Hollywood's elite starting to recognize excellence in comic book and genre films? Special guest/nerd goddess Christine Chua joins your comic-lovin' co-hosts to discuss the popular question.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler.
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Buying monthly comics and comic shops can be hella confusing largely thanks to how comic distribution works. Last week, monopolistic supplier Diamond Comics Distributors announced a big change to how consumers will buy books. Justin and Jacob discuss their experience buying comics different ways. What are the benefits and drawbacks of monthly single issues, digital comics and trades? And more importantly: where is the business going next?
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM. Produced by Mitchell Thompson.
Justin and Jacob bring on special guests Ally Enrile and Serena Sbrizzi to discuss Marvel's smash hit Black Panther. They talk about how the movie breaks new ground while still falling into some of the MCU's tropes. Then they chat about the film's amazing characters and costumes.
Produced by Jacob Dubé.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1080 AM in Toronto.
PS: Okoye rocks.
In September 2016, Justin and Jacob spoke to Elizabeth LaPensée, a writer and contributor to Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection Vol 1 and 2, about her work in comics and video games, and about Indigenous representation in comics and the media.
Before the interview, Justin gives an update on her game, Thunderbird Strike, and the controversy that followed its release.
RFK airs first on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Produced by Justin Chandler.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell dig into Blade Runner, the sequel and the book it's based on. They debate which movie has more to say, discuss what changed from the book and evaluate how 2049 subverts sci-fi norms.
Produced by Mitchell Thompson. Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Hosts Justin and Jacob talk with writers Andrea Fort, Michael Christopher Heron and artist Sam Beck about the relaunch of their comic series Songs For The Dead, all about a misunderstood necromancer. We talk the book, switching to a publisher, and their favourite RPG's.
(We picked up a phantom radio frequency so apologies for the mysterious classical piano and other unwanted sounds.)
Originally broadcast on CJRU1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
He's the best at what he does, and what he does is campaign to build a Wolverine Statue in Fort McMurray. Justin interviews Sameer Singh about his plan to raise the money needed to build a bronze statue of Canada's X-Man. Sameer wants the statue to be a symbol of Fort McMurray's resilience after devastating forest fires.
Justin and Sameer also discuss Tom King and Scott Snyder's very different Batman runs.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler.
"Doomsday Clock" is a DC comic series that brings characters from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' classic, "Watchmen," to the universe of Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman. Justin, Jacob and Mitchell question the premise and examine the book's goal of righting DC's reboot wrongs. They also discuss an article which asks if the return of the JSA and Golden-Age characters can fix the cynical DCU.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Justin Chandler.
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Hosts Mitchell and Jacob talk to Andrew MacLean, the creator of Head Lopper and Apocalyptigirl, some of the most vivid sci-fi and fantasy comics out in a while. We talk about character creation, Moebius, and where Head Lopper is going in the future.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto, produced by Jacob Dubé.
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Your loving co-hosts discuss the sci-fi masterpiece Akira, one of Mitchell's favourite films. They discuss its influence, its soundtrack and the politics behind the movie.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Join Justin, Jacob (and eventually Mitchell, thanks to a rocket-launcher-based incident) as we discuss our favourite comics of the year— and mention that we stayed away from superhero comics, then immediately started talking about our favourite superhero comics. Honourable mentions include Emmanuelle Chateauneuf's Queen Street, Guy Delisle's hostage, and Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire's After Death.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
The newest Star Wars film, "The Last Jedi," is nothing if not noteworthy. To do it justice, RFK reunites the Star Wars panel, featuring comics editor Allison O'Toole (of Chapterhouse and Toronto Comics Press), and "Pitiful Human-Lizard" creator, Jason Loo. Why did this movie upset so many fans? Where do we go from here? And what does Luke's milk drinking mean for the Wookiepedia page on breasts?
[Spoiler warning if you haven't seen the film.]
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This is the extended version of the show that aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Grant Morrison's "All-Star Superman" examines the Man of Steel in a grounded, intimate way. In All-Star, he's more man than Superman. Justin, Jacob and Mitchell discuss Superman's morality, the challenges of writing that character and cosmic awareness.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Featuring Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson.
In 1933, hundreds in Toronto's Jewish community brawled with Nazi sympathizers in the Christie Pits park after a Nazi flag was unveiled following a baseball game. Eighty-four years later, Jamie Michaels of Dirty Water Comics is working to fund a comic about it. He tells Justin, Jacob and Mitchell about the in-depth research it took to put the story together and the relevance of the riots today.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Read more about the riots here.
Our hosts (and wonderful guest Iris Robin) attempt to dissect Grant Morrison's Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, an intriguing and mysterious book where Batman is sent into Arkham to stop another one of the Joker's plots, or is it?
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Radio Free Krypton spent a year mentally preparing for "Justice League," but it was still too big threat for them to face alone. Special guests Iris Robin and Michael D'Alimonte answer the call to take on the plot holes, lazy writing and poor characterization.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
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Iris Robin: @iris_robin
Jacob goes solo and speaks with Neil Gibson, the author of Twisted Dark, a huge, thrilling, and incredibly organized series of connected stories. We talk about the books, comic TV shows, and some tips on good comic storytelling.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Produced by Jacob Dubé.
Former Nerd Goddess Christine Chua (@ChristiCrunch) joins Justin and Jacob to review Thor: Ragnarok. With self-aware comedy and a Sailor-Moon style villain, "Ragnarok" gets it right. Remember: the real Asgard was the friends you made along the way.
This episode contains spoilers for Thor: Ragnarok.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
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What makes a good superhero team and which team is best? Justin, Jacob and Mitchel each pick a team then fight to the death. Don't worry, they'll come back to life within the year.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
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Our hosts talk about women and horror in comics with three creators from the upcoming Wayward Sisters comics anthology.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Why are "Kingsman: The Secret Service" and "Kickass" better as movies than comic books? Mitchell, Justin and Jacob analyze the works of prolific writer Mark Millar. He's known for popular books like "Civil War," "The Ultimates" and "Old Man Logan," but does his work hold up?
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Mitchell Thompson. Mixed by Justin Chandler.
Which adorable puppers are the comic world's best? Hosts Justin and Jacob are joined by special guest/pup master Serena Sbrizzi to find out. They riff on Krypto, Hotdog, Marmaduke and Jacob's personal favourite, Underdog.
Also listen as Mitchell, Jacob and Justin break down the new Justice League and Star Wars trailers, and question why Marvel is associating with arms dealers who aren't Tony Stark.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Justin Chandler.
Comics writer Sam Miserendino takes the old adage of "What Would Jesus Do?" to the next level in his book "Prince of Pieces," where Jesus does finally come back to look over his work, and he's not happy. Hosts Jacob and Justin speak with Sam about his book and his unlikely friendship with Punk icon Jello Biafra.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
The stories in comics often feature people in colourful tights, but the medium works really well for telling non-fiction stories. From "Pyongyang" to "From Hell," we discuss what happens when comics get real.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Mitchell Thompson. Mixed by Justin Chandler.
Our radio station, CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto, is having its annual fall pledge drive to raise money for great local radio. Justin asks for your support and explains how you can help. Cool RFK gifts are available! If you can, please donate by Oct. 1.
Edited by Justin Chandler
Shane Heron tells Justin and Jacob how Toronto's amateur comic creators hang out. He also tells them about his upcoming book "Morris," and "Black Hole Hunters Club," the swear-filled sci-fi book he draws.
Interview recorded on Sept. 7, 2017. Show originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
The English market is dominating the comics industry, and Europe has a strong hold on the French side. Where does that leave Canada? Do we try and mimic the bigger industries or just do our own thing? We spoke to store owners and comic creators in Toronto and Montreal to find out the weird, unique state of French Canadian comics.
Originally broadcast by Rendez-Vous de la Francophonie and CJRU 1280 AM during the week of September 4, 2017. Edited and produced by Jacob Dubé.
It's a Radio Free Rewind! Listen back in time as Jacob and Justin talk with the writer and artist of "Life, Death & Sorcery" and "Obsolete Heroes," the very funny Danny Zabbal. They discuss comics, existential crises and how geeks are safer now. The first volume of "Life Death & Sorcery" should be out at the end of September.
Originally broadcast on Feb 2, 2017, on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Original interview edited by Jacob Dubé. This rerun was edited by Justin Chandler.
Remember the Toronto Ice Storm? Artist and writer Jon Berg made a comic called "Blackout" about that frigid, frosty week. Justin and Jacob talk to him about the benefits of doing comics by hand and printing on nice paper.
This interview was recorded on Aug. 23, 2017. It originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Justin Chandler.
Superhero sex? Musical numbers? Farting in the Batmobile? The new "Batman and Harley Quinn" animated movie has it all. Special guest Evan Hoffman joins hosts Justin and Mitchell to discuss the film, Harley Quinn as a character, and where DC animation is at.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson. Mixed by Justin Chandler.
Tune in as Jacob and Justin talk to Safiyya Hosein, a comics writer and researcher who's looking into the significance of Muslim superheroes in comics, especially Ms. Marvel and X-Men's Dust.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
So you've made a comic and now you want to sell it. But how? Steven Andrews, production editor for the Toronto Comics Anthology, takes Justin through the process. From pitching your comic to stores, to selling it on consignment, to getting an ISBN number, it's all here.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Here's the link to Steven Andrews article on how to sell comics: http://tocomix.com/index.php?page=distribution
Your cartoon-crazy co-hosts dive deep into Scott Snyder's six-year-long Batman run. With Court of Owls, Death of the Family, Endgame and more, how has Snyder changed the Caped Crusader?
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson. Mixed by Justin Chandler.
In this episode, hosts Mitchell and Justin talk about X-Men, the favourite comic team for misfits and Saturday morning cartoon watchers alike.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
With the radical Robot King closing in on him, the heroic Igs Magnum initiates his last Radio Free Rewind and travels back in time to July 21, 2016—the day RFK began. He meets the Ghost of Kryptons' Past, who shows Igs highlights from the first year of RFK to teach him the true meaning of comics. Will it be enough to defeat that murderous machine? You won't see the end coming.
This web-exclusive episode features Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson. Edited by Justin Chandler.
This show features clips from Radio Free Krypton episodes 1, 3, 14, 16, 26 and 45.
Isn't is nifty, RFK's 50! Justin, Jacob and Mitchell discuss the show's past, present and future. What did they learn over the past year and what can they do better?
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson with mixing by Justin Chandler.
This week, your hosts Jacob and Justin speak with Toronto artist Paris Alleyne about his comic series Haven, finding writers and making enough profit to take the transit.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.
Justin and Jacob interview American comic-creator and enamel-pin-maker Dave Baker of "Shitty Watchmen," "Fuck Off Squad" and "Action Hospital." They discuss the "Watchmen," creators' rights, Tintin and the beauty of complicated comics.
A shorter version of this podcast was originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Both that and this episode were edited by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé.
Spider-Man is everywhere these days! A new comic series by Chip Zdarsky and a new movie with promising early reviews are being released, so we decided to take a step back to our previous conversations with Chip and a long-time Spidey fan, Carl Solis. This episode is webtastic and I'm not very good at puns!
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Cut by Jacob Dubé
Justin and his brother (and creator of our logo) Nathan talk about Arrow, The Flash, and the rest of the shows that make up DC's TV universe, what works and what doesn't.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Writer and artist Emmanuelle Chateauneuf talks to Justin and Jacob about her book "Queen Street," which portrays 12 hours in the lives of a mother and her daughter. The book is based on the author's childhood and is influenced by manga she read growing up.
Edited by Justin Chandler. A shorter version of this episode aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
DC has released their saving grace in the form of a great female-led-and-directed movie, Wonder Woman. But was there enough slow motion and moustaches? Tune in to find out.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Tune in as Justin and Jacob speak to local comic sensation Jim Zub about writing comics for Dungeons and Dragons, reviving one of Canada's oldest comic book heroes, and getting Marvel homework.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Tune in as Jacob talks with Toronto illustrator, comic writer and Dim Sum lover Rosena Fung about her series Things I Love (and Hate) About Toronto.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Justin and Jacob talk about who they met and what they learned at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 12-14). Then they review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Jacob complains about Baby Groot. David Hasselhoff makes Justin's neck hairs prickle.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
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In our 40th episode, our hosts speak with artist and cartoonist Jonathan Rotsztain about his Dreary Diary comic series, as well as his campaign to get his comic series about handing out Toronto's Metro published in the newspaper.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
In honour of Star Wars Day, Justin, Jacob and Mitchell host a Star Wars debate. Fighters include canvas doublet wearer and "Life, Death & Sorcery" creator Danny Zabbal, "The Pitiful Human-Lizard" creator and Wedge-head Jason Loo, and Allison O'Toole, Bail Organa fan and editor for the Toronto Comics Anthology and Chapterhouse.
Debates include: who is the most underrated Star Wars character, what will Luke's role be in Episode VIII, and how can Jar Jar Binks make a comeback?
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. This show was edited by Justin Chandler. Mitchell Thompson and Justin Chandler cut the version that played on the radio.
Justin and Jacob discuss death in comics with Sid Drmay, then chat about the evil Captain America (who may not be what you think) and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2." Turns out Jacob hates Baby Groot.
This fixes the problem we had with the last one where there were 15 minutes of silence at the end. RFK regrets the error.
Originally broadcast on CJRU1280 AM in Toronto, Canada.
Edited by Justin Chandler.
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To celebrate Green Day and the new season of "Doctor Who," here's a Radio Free Rewind all about time, space and the Multiverse. This show features excerpts from our Multiverse show and our interview with Toronto rapper More Or Les.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Cut by Justin Chandler.
This week, Jacob speaks with editor Krittika Ghosh about Telling Our Stories: Immigrant Women's Resilience, a comic anthology about the experiences of immigrant women. Krittika tells us about the book, as well as the scoop on the state of Archie Comics in India.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Daniel Rosen and Arman Aghbali, hosts of video game podcast Built to Play, take over #RFK this week to talk about webcomics with author Matt D. Wilson.
Listen to RFK host BtP too! Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
To celebrate CJRU 1280AM's first birthday, Jacob and Justin go live with Igor Magun and Sylvia Lorico to read some fresh fan fiction. Fun follows.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell go to Toronto ComiCon! They catch up with Jason Loo, Shawn Daley and Danny Zabbal. They also meet some new people, like Captain Canuck creator Richard Comely and the funny folks at The Daily Cringe Podcast. [Toronto ComiCon happened on March 18, 2017]
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Edited by Jacob Dubé and Justin Chandler.
Jacob and Justin talk about making indie comics with Brenna Baines, Derrick Chow and Aaron Feldman, whose works appear in the upcoming Toronto Comics Anthology Vol. 4. Sorry, Hamilton.
This is an extended version of the show that aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Edited by Justin Chandler.
Robot Justin and Jacob Bot discuss their favourite video games based on comics.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Justin and Jacob talk about "The Lego Batman Movie" and the Spider-Man series "Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy." Much clicking and thwipping.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Justin interviews Allison O'Toole, editor for Chapterhouse Publishing and the Toronto Comics Anthology. She talks about making indie comics and loving weird characters.
Originally aired on CJRU 1280 AM.
Edited by Justin Chandler.
Your canonical co-hosts are joined by the groovy George Torrance to talk about the best crossover comics. (Hint: It's Archie vs. Punisher)
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Special guest Carl Solis joins Justin, Jacob and Mitchell to bring you pictures of Spider-Man (in your mind).
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Jacob and Justin talk with the writer of "Life, Death and Sorcery" and "Obsolete Heroes," Danny Zabbal. They discuss comics and existential crises and sad post office workers.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell talk with the beautifully-bearded Devin Jones about sci-fi series "Saga" and comics for people who don't like superheroes.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler
Justin and Mitchell talk about camp and its role on the 1966 Batman show and in modern shows like "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" and "Teen Titans Go."
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell talk about the movies they're most looking forward to in 2017. I swear we don't interrupt other people as much as we do each other.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
For RFK's end of year show, Jacob and Justin discuss 2016's hits and misses. Stay safe and warm this holiday season!
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell talked to Toronto rapper More or Les about Doctor Who and Toronto hip-hop. I hope you brought your sonic screwdriver, because we went deep.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
RFK discusses the best and worst journalists that comics have to offer. Sidney Drmay guest hosts. Featuring Lois Lane, Peter Parker and Spider Jerusalem.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Jacob, Justin and the lovely Nathan Chandler talk about Pokémon and manga.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Justin, Jacob and Mitchell interview rapper and writer Wordburglar about the Toronto rap scene and his comic "The Last Paper Route." They talk comics, rhymes and Inhumanoids as well as decide which comic character would be the best rapper.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Which comics do a good job of representing queer people and their stories? Justin, Jacob and Mitchell bring in special guest Sid Drmay to talk about it.
Originally aired Nov. 10, 2016. Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Jacob and Justin interview artist and writer Chip Zdarsky (also known as Steve Murray). We talk about his work on "Sex Criminals," "Jughead," and "Howard the Duck," as well as his double life. #ChipForSvenson2016
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler
For Halloween, Justin, Jacob and Mitchell discuss horror comics like "Preacher," "Walking Dead" and "From Hell." Try not to get too scared.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
For RFK's first ever live show, we challenged ourselves to a good old-fashioned comics fight. Tune in as hosts Jacob and Justin square off with Sid Drmay in a battle of wits. A hulking good time!
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Hosts Justin and Jacob talk about Luke Cage, Netflix's newest Marvel series, as well as the history of the character. Tune in if you love John Denver.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Jacob and Justin interview Shawn Daley about his TerraQuill comics and being a self-publishing comics creator.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Your ever-loving hosts discuss Bryan Lee O'Malley's "Lost at Sea" and why the Riddler needs your respect. Featuring guest host Annie Arnone.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Wondering what 2016 was like on the Earth where Jacob is taller and better-looking than Justin? Learn about the use of alternate timelines in comics here.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Mitchell Thompson.
Hosts Jacob and Justin speak with Elizabeth LaPensée, a writer and contributor to Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection Vol 1 and 2, about her work and the state of Indigenous representation in comics and the media.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
Your marvellous hosts debate the future of superhero films, talk about Fan Expo 2016 and reveal Alfred Pennyworth's sordid past.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Listen in as Justin speaks with Nathan Boone about his new short film "Arty" and Darwin Cooke's iconic adaptation of the Justice League in The New Frontier.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Justin and Jacob speak with Alexander Brovedani, the Toronto Batman, just before his final appearance in the cowl about what he plans to do in retirement.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
In our fifth show, we talk about the film "Batman: The Killing Joke." We also discuss the book it's based on. Warning: episode contains Bat-Booty.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto.
Edited by Mitchell Thompson
What's more Toronto than a man running around in a lizard costume? This week, our hosts talk with Pitiful Human Lizard creator Jason Loo about Toronto comics and the people living in Lake Ontario we're not supposed to know about.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM. Edited by Justin Chandler and Jacob Dubé.
Our hosts Jacob, Justin and Mitchell (unfortunately) watched Batman V. Superman: The Ultimate Edition. Is it better than the original? Just longer? Are we just waiting for the novelization? Find out.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.
Captain Canuck is more Canadian than bagged milk. In our sophomore episode, our hosts speak to Kalman Andrasovky and Fadi Hakim from the Canadian comic publishing company Chapterhouse about rebooting the iconic hero.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Jacob Dubé.
In the inaugural episode of Radio Free Krypton, hosts Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé and Mitchell Thompson talk about the new DC comics reboot, Marvel's Secret Wars and the return of Bouncy Boy, featuring local comic shop employee Noah Goodman.
Originally broadcast on CJRU 1280 AM in Toronto. Edited by Justin Chandler.