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Random Acts of Comics

Random Acts of Comics features conversations with fans and pros about the impact comics have had on their lives. Also, "What"s Your Favorite Comic?" Also, occasional radio plays and dramatic reenactments of classic comic scenes. Also, other random stuff. I don"t know yet. We"ll see…

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08:34

Ramblings : The Simonson Visit

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/08/07

Todd and Doug talk about their visit with the Simonsons.

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01:40:26

Issue Nineteen : Louise Simonson

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/08/05

Louise Simonson When people use the phrase, “triple threat,” I always picture Louise Simonson. Not just a legendary writer on comics like X-Factor, New Mutants, and Superman, she created the wonderful Power Pack 40 years ago with artist June Brigman! As an editor, she guided the X-Men to new heights and wrangled the Warren line of magazines — Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella — when they., too, were at their height. One of the nicest people I’ve ever met, I am honored to be her pal and honored that

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01:12:23

Issue Eighteen : Walter Simonson

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/07/29

Walter Simonson Any conversation you may be fortunate enough to have with Walter Simonson is a treat — but for us to get him all to ourselves here in the studio for an hour or so was magic. Walter regales us with tales of his youth, his passion for art — and dinosaurs — and how he got into the business. Well, barely. We barely got into his career. Which is why he’s gonna have to come back soon. I’m calling this episode one of…I’m gonna guess 15…? *This episode features an excerpt of "The

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01:31:45

Issue Seventeen : Derek Jason Bush and John Fletcher...

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/07/22

Derek Jason Bush and John Fletcher Pasquini are a couple of comic book super fans who happen to be best friends. Together the two have supported several Kickstarter campaigns over the years for creator owned projects before creating the characters who would headline their own comicbook called, Packrat and Thunderbunny. This is their story. The episode features an excerpt of “Time Will Tell” by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers

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01:05:50

Issue Sixteen : Walt Curley

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/07/15

Walt Curley holds the record for listening to Todd prattle on for hours. It's 7 and 2/3rds hours. Walt has been Todd's comic book soulmate for years and this is them talking about their time together on the brutal frontlines of retail comic book sales. Don't interrupt them -- just listen. * This episode features an excerpt of "B For My Name" by Beastie Boys

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01:15:00

Issue Fifteen : Rich Woodall

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/07/08

Rich Woodall Rich Woodall is a writer/artist/publisher/creator…Jeez, Rich, got enough hats? He’s also a great friend. His self-published Johnny Raygun dripped with all the things Rich loves about comics and his Kyrra, Alien Jungle Girl — co-created with Craig Rousseau — at Dark Horse Comics, was the epitome of the sci-fi adventure serial! Here we gush over the comics we love and the people who make ‘em. This episode features an excerpt of "Dracula" by Medeski, Martin and Wood

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01:18:07

Issue Fourteen : J.M. DeMatteis

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/07/01

J.M. DeMatteis has a long list of credits to show for his forty plus years in the business. He’s written extensively for Marvel and DC Comics, been responsible for some truly epic tales along the way, including runs on Spider-Man, The Justice League, etc. He’s the creator of the acclaimed series Moonshadow and Brooklyn Dreams and is currently creating his own universe at Spellbound Comics. He is also one of the Three Musketeers who battled alongside Todd in the Clone Saga. Producer's note : There is

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44:07

Issue Thirteen : Doug Wortel

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/06/17

Doug Wortel is the producer Random Acts Of Comics. He produces several other podcasts as well, but honestly who cares? He is a musician and composer whose work has appeared on the radio, stage, Internet, Television and even university lecture halls but the latter is a long story. His interests include comic books, novels, music, film, and brutally humiliating anyone who remotely has a hint of comicsgate/4Chan culture in them. This episode includes an excerpt of the 1963 alternate version of

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12:34

Companion : How To Make A Comic

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/06/10

Producer Doug Wortel comes on to set up this episode and announce why Todd isn't in the studio/Todd gives us a little slice of history while teaching us how a comic book is made. This episode features an excerpt of "Manoir De Mes Rêves" by Django Reinhardt"

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48:37

Issue Twelve : Shelton Drum

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/06/03

For Charlotte’s readers of comic books, graphic novels and manga, Shelton Drum has achieved the status of a local legend. Forty years ago, Shelton founded Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, an independent comics shop, which is now located at 417 Pecan Avenue in Charlotte’s Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. Although he was only in his twenties at the time, he already had extensive experience collecting comic books. His customers appreciated his expertise and enjoyed talking with a fellow comic book fan, and he

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01:07:08

Issue Eleven : Mark Waid

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/27

Mark Waid has been gifting us with some of the most amazing comic book stories for the past…whew!…three decades. With every title or project, he achieves a new level of wow-ness; from his run on the Flash, The Fantastic Four, Kingdom Come, Empire, World’s Finest, and Teen Titans. He and Todd have been pals from the beginning and talk about some of the crazy stuff that has happened to them along the way. And What’s Your Favorite Comic? This episode features an excerpt of "Hotter Than That" by Louis

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05:36

The Mark Waid Companion

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/27

Ahoy, gang! By popular demand, here is another companion episode. This one is a list of all of the terms and references that were dropped in the Mark Waid issue! This episode features an excerpt from "I'll Let You Know" by Houston Person

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Issue Ten : John Rousseau

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/20

John is the son of Todd’s Perhapanauts partner, Craig, and an incredible specimen of what being enveloped by comic book culture your entire life can do to a kid. He is knowledgable, fascinated, insightful, curious, nonjudgemental, and unjaded. He is also one of Todd’s favorite people to hang around with. Here they talk about comics and growing up surrounded by pop culture and comics. *This episode features a moment of "Godchild" by Miles Davis

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01:36:25

Issue Nine : Tom DeFalco

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/13

Tom DeFalco Tom DeFalco has worn all the hats at Marvel. From writer to editor to editor-in-chief, he has created and guided the paths of every character and helmed a ship that weathered some stormy seas. His support and encouragement when Todd was first starting out in comics made the insanity of the infamous Clone Saga period much more tolerable. And fun. Here they talk about Tom’s career and love of comics. This episode includes a moment of "Don't Blame Me" by Thelonious Monk (Live In Denmark,

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54:36

Issue Eight : Howard Chaykin

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/06

Howard Chaykin is, by far, one of the most direct and outspoken people in comics and that’s why he’s one of Todd’s favorites. As a creator/writer/artist, Howard’s work on American Flagg, Black Kiss, and Hey, Kids! Comics! has given him the platforms on which to voice his opinions in a smart and entertaining way. On the same night Todd met Howard, they were later dumped into the trunk of an SUV and transported to an unknown location for drinks.

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08:07

The Howard Chaykin Companion

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/05/06

Todd breaks down all of the people, references and terms he and Howard Chaykin mention in the Howard Chaykin episode. If you're new to comicbooks, art or just want to hear Todd mine the cosmos for the most widely understood and downright awe inspiring analogies, then this mini bonus episode is for you! This episode features a section of Coleman Hawkins' "Body and Soul (1939)"

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01:03:58

Issue Seven : Craig Rousseau

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/04/29

Craig is Todd’s best friend, business partner, and co-creator on their semi-popular comic book series, The Perhapanauts. They like the same movies, music, and bbq. They have been through it all together, are symbiotic, and often finish each other’s sandwiches. This will probably the first of many chats we’re calling; The Perhapanauts podcasts.

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48:48

Issue Six: June Brigman

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/04/22

June Brigman June Brigman is an artist known for her lovely work on comic books like Power Pack and the X-Men, comic strips Brenda Starr and Mary Worth, and for being one of the absolute nicest people in comics. Todd talks with her about her life and her work and her time teaching. He also, unconsciously, says “great” a lot. Like, a lot. I didn’t count them.

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49:42

Issue Five : Brad Tree

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/04/15

Brad Tree is a long-time comics fan and the Guest Coordinator of the Baltimore Comic Con. His love of comics and the people who make them makes him the kinda guy you want to know. He and Todd chat about being a fan and how comics can speak to us. Also, What’s Your Favorite Comic?™…

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01:07:43

Issue Four : Jim Starlin

Random Acts of Comics ·

2024/04/08

Jim Starlin is a writer/artist/creator with more credits than we could attempt to list. But we will; Captain Marvel, Warlock, Dreadstar, Breed. He created Thanos and Gamora and Drax the Destroyer. He destroyed Todd’s glasses the first night of volleyball…

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