The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #58 - Eternals... the Movie ?!?

Will the recently announced Eternals movie be the next big thing in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Excited to see a purely Jack Kirby created series up on the big screen, Mike D and Tommy do some dream casting, plot ruminating and joke making... and as a bonus, we talk about the upcoming Sandman Netflix series!!!

Have fun and listen... and compare our choices for the cast against the recently officially announced cast!!!!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #49 - Shazammin' It Up!

It’s the original Captain Marvel! Ed O’Hare from THE DC TV REPORT podcast talks to Mike D. & TL about the Captain and Jack Kirby and Joe Simon’s singular work on the character in 1941’s Whiz Comics, as well a whole bunch more comic book and DC TV show fun leading up to the release of the Shazam! movie!

Shout outs and good clean laughs are also included in our 49th episode!

Tell yer friends...

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #48 - Inker Spotlight: Joltin' Joe Sinnott

It’s back; INKER SPOTLIGHT!

It’s been a while since we’ve had this feature on the show,  but we’re talking about Joltin’ Joe Sinnott on this, the 48th episode of the program! Mike D. & Tommy bring their pal Big Al Boulder (Alfred Accettura) back to discuss the inker synonymous with Jack Kirby’s run on Fantastic Four (and a WHOLE lot more)! Comics are talked about, art is showcased in an aural medium, and laughs are had! 

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #47 - 5 Things, #4

Listen as Mike D. & Tommy bring back their feature, “5 THINGS”! This gives the boys an opportunity to discuss some Kirby goodness that may not warrant a full episode... and may teach the listener a thing or two (or five) about some deep Jack Kirby (or Kirby-related) stuff they may not know about! Plus, listener shout outs! It’s always a good time, kids.

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #46 - Skrulls! Skrulls! Skrulls!

Kurt Russell or Jeff Bridges? Quentin Tarantino’s giant head. Nunchucks to the testicles. These are some of the tangents we go on in an episode dedicated to the SKRULLS, the Marvel Comics’ alien race now appearing in the latest MCU film installment, ‘Captain Marvel’!

Mike D & TL are joined by one of the Jacked Kirby Krew, Big Al Accettura, for the fun-filled 46th episode of the program where we discuss the creation and history of the shapeshifting aliens... and much more! 

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #45 - Devil Dinosaur!

A cave-child! Aliens! Cro-Magnon men! Witches! Tribes! Triceratops helmets! A sexy monkey-woman! And, a giant red dinosaur that rules the valley! It’s Jack Kirby’s DEVIL DINOSAUR! Join Mike D. & TL and they step back into the age between beast and man to discuss this 1978 Marvel Comics series. Wild and wacky stuff, kids! 

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #43 - O.M.A.C. - One Man Army Corps

Let’s take a trip to the future with The King!

Mike D. & Tommy are joined by their pal Joey Armao to discuss Jack Kirby’s 1974 DC Comic’s series OMAC, the One Man Army Corps! Laughs are had and Jack’s vision of the future is explored by the boys in this fun-filled forty-third episode of the show!

The Jack Kirby Podcast: Episode #41 - Our Holiday Special

On Saturday, December 15th 2018, we went LIVE for episode 41! But unfortunate computer issues forced us to scrap that live show. :/

Soldiering on, your intrepid hosts Mike D. & Tommy decided to keep the holiday-themed episode plan by focusing on two Christmas-centric stories Jack worked on for DC Comics; ‘The Sandman in The Seal Men’s War on Santa Claus’ and ‘The Boy Commandos in A Break For Santa’.

Enjoy the show, folks! 

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #38 - Kang Tut!

From beneath the surface of the Earth, Gary returns to talk with Tommy & Mike D. about Marvel Comics’ time traveling fiend RAMA TUT/KANG THE CONQUEROR! Specifically, how his past (and future) were ret-conned using early Marvel Universe time travel! Wacky stuff!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast - Episode #32: The X-men (1963)

What would become one of Marvel Comics’ most popular franchises had a very slow start in the hands of Stan and Jack. Join Tommy, Mike D., and their very special guest Sam James Jr. of Jamaica as they explore the roots of the X-Men and the impact the title and characters would eventually have on comic-dom & pop-culture.

The Jacked Kirby Podcast - Episode #30: Jack, Ant - Man & The Wasp!

Marvel Studios’ latest movie is the superhero hit ‘Ant-Man & The Wasp’. Joined by Tommy’s brother Michael, Mike D. and TL delve into the histories of both characters and also guess as to the fate of Ant-Man in the MCU! 

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #29 - Steve DITKOed!

With the recent passing of comic legend Steve Ditko in June of 2018, Tommy and Mike D. have invited Alfred “Big Al” Accettura to discuss the controversial creator’s work, philosophies, field contributions, and relationship with “King” Kirby.

The Jacked Kirby Podcast - Episode #28 - This Man... This Monster! A Jacked Kirby Audio Play

For the last year or so we have been recording the Jacked Kirby podcast and it has been a blast. But as we closed in on that magical 1 year anniversary Tommy & I decided we needed to do something big... something SUPER SIZED that is fitting of The King! So we rounded up all the usual CCD Suspects (Tommy, Mike D, Reverand Sal, Young James West, Big Al Boulder, Joey Esq and Rob Martin) to put together an ole timey audio play based on the classic Fantastic Four issue #51, "This Man... This Monster!".

We got the whole team together in one room, had tons of laughs and recorded what we like to think turned out to be something very special. So from us here at Jacked Kirby to all you out there who listen.... THANK YOU and ENJOY!!!!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #27 - Year One: The Recap

It’s been a year since the podcast kicked off! Join Tommy & Mike D. as they talk about the show’s beginnings... and its future! From Instagram to iTunes, with old friends and new, the fellas wax on about their mutual love for Kirby & talk about the past year’s experiences doing the show... while also making jokes about Gary’s dick. Nice.

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #26 - Jack's Weird Mystery Tales!

Take a trip into a world of the mysterious and macabre as Mike D. & Tommy discuss Jack Kirby’s work in the DC Comics’ 1972-‘75 anthology series ‘WEIRD MYSTERY TALES’! 

We talk about the inception of the series, showing the history of the Kirby stories featured in the title’s first three issues! 

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #24 - The Avengers Issue #4 (1964)

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #24- The Avengers Issue #4 (1964)

“Captain America Lives Again!” in Marvel Comics’ issue number 4, volume 1, of The Avengers! (1964) Mike D. & TL are joined once again by their pal Big Al Boulder to talk about this penultimate issue of the early Marvel superhero line, and its effect on the Marvel Universe for years to come! It's the return of Captain America FOLKS!!!!

More singing, more Gary jokes, and more shout-outs than the Hulk can carry! Join us for some fun!

The Jacked Kirby Podcast - Episode #23: Inker Spotlight: George Roussos

Guess who's Bizzack!!!!

We’re starting off our Kirby inker spotlight episodes (there will be more!) focusing on GEORGE ROUSSOS (aka GEORGE BELL)! Joined by Al Accettura, hosts Tommy & Mike D. discuss the importance of a good inker, George’s work with Kirby (and his other many credits), art, and of course “King” Kirby... with lots of laughs and singing! 

Inkers are way more than Tracers man....

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #22 - Some First Issue Specials: Atlas & The Dingbats

DC Comics’ ‘1st Issue Special’ title had Jack Kirby creating some... interesting characters. In this episode, TL & Mike D. talk about the ill-fated “first issues” of ATLAS & THE DINGBATS OF DANGER STREET! (Plus Cosby Kids, shout-outs, & Gary jokes galore!)

What are you waiting for? Check out the embedded player after the jump....

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #21 - Infinity Fever!

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ is upon us! 

Although Jack Kirby didn’t create Thanos, he created or co-created a ton of characters appearing in the new Russo Bros.’ MCU movie... so Mike D. & Tommy are gonna talk about ‘em in this episode the only way we know how... fast and loose! 

Join us for another great episode of the Jacked Kirby Podcast after the jump....

The Jacked Kirby Podcast: Episode #20 - 5 Things. #2

Tommy & Mike pick another five random things about the "King of Comics" that they  either love, hate, or are confused by. Random fun! 5 Things is back baby....

 Get ready for the BIG LAUGHS!!!!