Mother F**ker in a Cape
The MotherF**cker In A Cape podcast series is an informal chat moderated by R. Alan Brooks (writer & co-creator of The Burning Metronome comic book). Alan talks with comic book creators, nerd activists and key figures from areas of geek culture that aren't often explored. Geek culture is everywhere! MFIAC looks at where we can all fit into it.
Thursday, 18 February 2021 01:04
Jeff Campbell - This Playwright Don't PLAY!
I'm talking with Jeff Campbell, a dope emcee and a playwright!
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Thursday, 18 February 2021 01:00
Danette Hollowell - Ballerina to Jazz Singer
Today’s guest is Danette Hollowell, a dope jazz singer, who I met on the dancefloor years ago!
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 14:14
Nalo Hopkinson - Brown Girl Did Her Thing!
In this episode, recorded last year (a few months into the pandemic), I talk with the wonderful Nalo Hopkinson!
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Friday, 11 December 2020 01:02
Besos From Bezos - The Journey Of TV Writer Francesca Sloane!
My guest is Francesca Sloane, writer of TV shows like Fargo and Atlanta!
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Wednesday, 19 February 2020 23:02
Star Trek Cats: The Journey of Jenny Parks!
Jenny Parks, illustrator & creator of the famous and funny Star Trek Cats books, talks about how she got started in art!
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Wednesday, 05 February 2020 16:30
Music, Layouts & Ink - A Graphic Novel Comes to Life!
In this episode, I briefly interview 3 people creating art for Anguish Garden: Carl Carrell, Kevin Caron, & Dailen Ogden.
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Saturday, 01 February 2020 00:38
White Guys Who Hate The Man!
Another classic 2016 episode, with my guests, Kevin Caron & Jake Fairly. They talk about how they got into comics, why diverse viewpoints in comics are vital, and how they approach making their own comics!
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Thursday, 23 January 2020 15:01
Horror & Education - Jan C.J. Jones
Jan C. J. Jones, the author of "A Journey With Strange Bedfellows", discusses how her graphic novel began as an audio drama.
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Thursday, 16 January 2020 16:25
The Making of A Comic Book - Anguish Garden
How's a comic book made, from start to finish? I interview the artists who are working with me on my new graphic novel, Anguish Garden.
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Sunday, 22 December 2019 17:06
The 4 Color Rainbow Pt. 2
Part 2 of this classic episode from 2017: my guests Melanie Gilman and Dylan Edwards discuss LGBTQIA issues in comics!
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Sunday, 22 December 2019 16:57
The 4 Color Rainbow Pt. 1
Happy New Year! Here’s a classic episode: where I learned more about LGBTQ issues in comics.
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Sunday, 22 December 2019 16:47
The Kymera Era - William Carroll and Jim Tanner
I talk with two members of the comics collective, Kymera.
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Friday, 08 November 2019 04:56
Horror In Comics - Alex Delia, David Espy and Jolyon Yates
I spoke with horror comics creators Jolyon B. Yates, Alex Delia and David Espy!
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Sunday, 03 November 2019 01:09
Comedy In Comics - Cori Redford & Neil Ewing
Comics creators Cori Redford and Neil Ewing discuss using comedy in comic books, and how they convey different styles of humor in their books!
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Sunday, 03 November 2019 01:58
From Comics To Hollywood - Brian Essig-Peppard
Storyboard artist and comics illustrator Brian Essig-Peppard talks about his work storyboarding movies, commercials and music videos (including A Tribe Called Quest's final video).
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Saturday, 02 November 2019 22:29
Comics Style Wars - Scorpio Steele & Daniel Crosier
Comics creators Scorpio Steele and Daniel Crosier discuss using different styles of art in comics storytelling.
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 22:32
Using The Past To Teach About The Present: Shawn Gustafson
Comics creator Shawn Gustafson discusses his World War 2 comic, The Specialists.
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Wednesday, 30 October 2019 22:23
Prose Punches: Cameron McVey & O'Brian Gunn!
Authors O'Brian Gunn and Cameron McVey discuss how comics and geek culture have influenced their novel writing.
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Tuesday, 29 October 2019 16:53
Ken Lizzi - Attorney To Superhumans!
Author Ken Lizzi, who’s also an attorney for Dark Horse Comics, talks about how he decided that he specifically wanted to be a lawyer for a comic book company!
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Monday, 28 October 2019 21:31
A Little Knowledge About The Publishing Biz, with Nic DuFort!
Nic DuFort, an indie rep, discusses her work as a District Sales Manager for Penguin Random House
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Tuesday, 16 July 2019 20:55
A Lawyer & A Publisher Walk Into A Bar: Your First Publishing Contract
I talked with Pat, an attorney and comics fan, and Ted, a local comics publisher, about the business side of the comics world!
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Tuesday, 16 July 2019 20:46
We Don't Do Manga! Asian-American Comics Creators!
I talked with 3 Asian-American comics creators who are constantly being mistaken for each other, even though they look nothing alike!
Thursday, 11 July 2019 20:36
Kelly Sue DeConnick Has A Gameplan!
Comics writer Kelly Sue DeConnick ("Captain Marvel", "Bitch Planet", "Pretty Deadly") talks with me about the strategy of building a comics career.
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Monday, 24 June 2019 23:35
Guitars & Graphics - Aaron Howell & Jake Fairly
Comics creators and musicians Aaron Howell and Jake Fairly discuss creating the official comic book for Aaron's band, MF Ruckus.
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Saturday, 01 June 2019 08:38
Remember The Children: Making Comics For Kids
In this classic episode, I spoke with comics creators Patricia Krmpotich and Andrew Mark.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2019 15:53
Denis Kitchen - Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
I'm chatting with Denis Kitchen about founding The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 20:47
James O'Barr - La Vida Crow(ca)
More talk with James O'Barr, creator of The Crow!
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Thursday, 09 May 2019 00:59
GET MONEY! How Artists Can Make a Living
Artist and muralist Thomas "Detour" Evans discusses painting the portrait of Jay-Z.
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Wednesday, 01 May 2019 22:52
BLACK. FEMALE. CREATIVE. - Adrienne "Adri" Norris
Artist Adrienne "Adri" Norris discusses her Women Behaving Badly art series.
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Thursday, 25 April 2019 17:31
I'm Not Racist - How Did My Story Get That Way?
After years of creating her fantasy graphic novel series, LeyLines, Robin Childs decided to abruptly end it. Why?
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Friday, 19 April 2019 16:07
Creative Natives: Indigenous Comics Creators!
Married comics creators Kristina and Rafael Maldonado Bad-Hand discuss...
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Tuesday, 19 March 2019 18:33
Denis Kitchen & Howard Cruse - Underground Comix Pioneers!
In pt. 5 of my Countdown to DINK, we hear from Underground Comix pioneers, Denis Kitchen and Howard Cruse.
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Tuesday, 19 March 2019 18:05
Chuck Forsman - The End Of The Fxxxing World
In pt. 4 of my Countdown to DINK, we hear from Chuck Forsman.
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Monday, 11 March 2019 22:43
Ezra Claytan Daniels & Ben Passmore - Comics Travelers
In pt. 3 of my “Countdown to DINK”, I talk with traveling comics creators Ezra Claytan Daniels and Ben Passmore.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2019 18:36
John Leguizamo - Ghetto Klown
Actor and comedian John Leguizamo talks about his graphic novel, "Ghetto Klown", in part 2 of my "Countdown to DINK" episodes.
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Thursday, 28 February 2019 00:51
James O'Barr - Creator of The Crow
James O'Barr, the creator of The Crow, talks with me, in the 1st of my "Countdown to DINK" episodes.
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Monday, 15 October 2018 21:17
Vita Ayala - Wild Wonder Worker
Prolific comics creator Vita Ayala, writer of Wonder Woman, The Wilds, and Batman Beyond, talks with me!
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Friday, 05 October 2018 16:15
Papa Bear and Dale Campbell - Brothers Gonna Make It!
In this episode, I talk with two black men in the geek world (at Wizard World Iowa): Papa Bear, a talented cosplayer and activist, and Dale Campbell, the creator of animated series for children, which he uses to share his faith.
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Tuesday, 11 September 2018 18:56
Stranger Comics: Mortals Who Make Legends
I talk with the founders of Stranger Comics: Sebastian Jones, Darrell May and Joshua Cozine. We discuss what it takes for them to create a rich fantasy world in their comics, with black characters up front!
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Tuesday, 04 September 2018 16:30
Star Trek's Nichelle Nichols - What The Future Holds
I interview the legendary Nichelle Nichols, of Star Trek!
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Monday, 20 August 2018 16:54
Alitha Martinez - You Can't Knock The Hustle
I speak with Marvel Comics artist Alitha Martinez, about her journey from being a child in a Latin family in Florida, to becoming an artist who has drawn some of the most popular characters in comics! We discuss some of her struggles with breaking through the "boy's club" of the 1990s comics industry.
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Monday, 30 July 2018 19:43
Charisma Carpenter - A Stake Through The Art
I had a fun conversation with Charisma Carpenter (Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel), for a few moments at this year’s Wizard World Comic Con in Des Moines, IA.
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Thursday, 26 July 2018 22:24
Lisa Berry: Super AND Natural
I sit down with Supernatural's Lisa Berry, to discuss everything from natural hair to Shakespeare, to what it means if you're black and haven't watched Black Panther yet.
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Friday, 29 June 2018 15:40
Brian Azzarello: Straight Shots
Renowned comics writer Brian Azzarello (100 Bullets, Wonder Woman, Batman) joins me in a bar, at Phoenix Comic Fest, for a conversation about everything from asshole vegans, to political extremism, to how important it is to be able to write characters who have viewpoints you don't agree with.
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Wednesday, 06 June 2018 17:25
Arise, People!
I sit down again with the founders of the Arise Music Festival, Paul Bassis and Tierro Lee, to discuss how a music festival can be full of art, meaning and activism.
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Tuesday, 13 June 2017 13:00
Arise! Art, Activism and Yoga!
The founders of the Arise Festival, Paul Bassis and Tierro Lee, discuss how art inspires their activism, and how music and yoga work together for a total experience! These guys were a lot of fun to talk to, and I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode as much as I did.
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Saturday, 03 June 2017 21:44
Get Your Comics Out To The World!!! Pt. 2
In pt. 2 of this episode, our guests answer questions about how to get your comic book or geek novel out to the world!
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Friday, 26 May 2017 18:57
Get Your Comics Out To The World!!! Pt. 1
So you've finished your comic book or geek novel? Our guests discuss how to get it out the world! WAYNE WINSETT, owner of the Eisner-nominated comic shop, Time Warp Comics and DANI HEDLUND, CEO of Tethered By Letters, a non-profit publisher that focuses on helping young authors get their work published share their secrets with us.
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Tuesday, 18 April 2017 14:29
We Don’t Do Manga – Asian American Comics Creators pt. 2
Pt. 2 of the interview with Asian-American comics creators, Lonnie MF Allen, Saro Hang, and Oi Bob Parks.
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Tuesday, 04 April 2017 15:39
We Don’t Do Manga! Asian-American Comics Creators pt. 1
3 Asian-American comics creators discuss what it’s like to be constantly mistaken for each other, what they hate about Sixteen Candles
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Tuesday, 21 March 2017 00:50
Whatever You DINK! Creating A Kick-Ass Indie Comic Convention
We speak with the LaGreca Brothers, Charlie and Jeff, about creating DINK, the Denver Independent Comics Expo!
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Friday, 03 March 2017 14:02
The 4 Color Rainbow: LGBTQ Representation in Comics Pt. 2
Part 2 of my interview with Dylan Edwards and Melanie Gillman, discussing some of the adventures and tribuations of being LGBTQ comic book creators!
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Saturday, 28 January 2017 15:11
The 4 Color Rainbow: LGBTQ Representation in Comics Pt. 1
PART ONE: LGBTQ comics creators Melanie Gillman (Steven Universe, Care Bears & As The Crow Flies) and Dylan Edwards (Politically InQueerect & Transposes)
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Monday, 09 January 2017 15:08
Superman With A Permanent Tan: Ethnic Diversity In Comics
Recorded the day after the Presidential election, comics creators Kristina BadHand and Gerhard Kaaihue discuss the importance of diversity in comics, both on and off the page.
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Sunday, 11 December 2016 14:13
Tales From Europe (Bonus ep)- NSFW Story (Prague) & Hijinks (Budapest)
A few of the other adventures I had while I was in Europe, feat. Justine McKinney
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Saturday, 03 December 2016 20:20
MF'er In Berlin: Modern Graphics Comics Shop
Recorded in Berlin: Michael Wiessler, owner of Modern Graphics, one of the most popular comic book stores in Berlin, talks with us.
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Thursday, 17 November 2016 21:48
Remember The Children! Comics for Kids
Comics creators Patricia Krmpotich and Andrew Mark discuss how they make comics that entertain, educate and engage children.
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Thursday, 03 November 2016 16:47
Mf'er In England- Melksham Comic Con
British comics geeks meet MotherF**ker In A Cape! During his travels through Europe, R. Alan Brooks attended Melksham Comic Con in England!
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Monday, 17 October 2016 17:10
A Lawyer & A Publisher Walk into a Bar: Your 1st Publishing Contract! What To Do?!?
A lawyer and a publisher discuss comics, contracts with publishing companies, what you should ask for and expect, and all manner of geeky shit!
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Friday, 14 October 2016 14:12
White Guys Who Hate The Man
Comic book creators Jake Fairly (This Is Heavy Metal) and Kevin Caron (Badger, Casting Bones) talk with R. Alan Brooks and Jordan Froehlich about how they got into comics, how they feel (as white men) about the recent emphasis on diversity in comics, and what they do to participate in it. Don’t tell anyone, but they also briefly discuss their agenda to take down The Man!
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Thursday, 14 July 2016 21:15
Batgirl in a Wheel Chair: Geeks With Disabilities
Shanna Katz Kattari (a board certified sexologist and sci-fi/fantasy geek) and Annie Rix, a poet and comic book/sci-fi geek, discuss how having disabilities affects their experiences at comic conventions, representation of disabled comic book characters in geek media and what it means to them that Batgirl is no longer disabled. Plus, what it means to “use up all your spoons”.
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Thursday, 11 August 2016 17:31
Too Sexy For Your Dickery: Courtesy To Cosplayers
Cosplayers Michelle Berra, Justine McKinney and Tara Piehl discuss their passion for their craft, what's it's like to be harrassed by inappropriate fans, and what initially got them into cosplay.
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Thursday, 14 July 2016 21:19
Black Girl Magic
Junae Benne, owner of The Gaming Dojo and Mackenzi Bell-Nugent, video game addict and professional dancer/choreographer, discuss how they got into video games and geek culture, and how those worlds treat them as Black women. Also, video game characters with realistic Black hair: where they at?
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Thursday, 14 July 2016 18:57
Sex Work and Comic Books!
Sex worker and comic-book creator, D. Sala, shares how she got into both sex work and comics, what she enjoys about both and how one influences the other. She and R. Alan Brooks also discuss a fine piece of cinema called “Zombie Strippers”.
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Thursday, 14 July 2016 17:51
Women Inside! Female Creators: On and Off the Page
Artists Morgan Beem and Cachet Whitman discuss being female comic book creators; from what initially made them like comic books to how they became artists themselves. Plus, tips on how not to be the “creepy guy” fan.
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Wednesday, 08 June 2016 20:30
Your Web-Comic: Make It Win!
The 1st Mutiny Comics podcast recording! We spoke with Melanie Gillman and Jay Potts, who shared how they built their successful webcomics!
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Jeff Campbell - This Playwright Don't PLAY!
I'm talking with Jeff Campbell, a dope emcee and a playwright!Written on Thursday, 18 February 2021 01:04 Read more...
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Danette Hollowell - Ballerina to Jazz Singer
Today’s guest is Danette Hollowell, a dope jazz singer, who I met on the dancefloor years ago!Written on Thursday, 18 February 2021 01:00 Read more...
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Nalo Hopkinson - Brown Girl Did Her Thing!
In this episode, recorded last year (a few months into the pandemic), I talk with the wonderful Nalo Hopkinson!Written on Wednesday, 17 February 2021 14:14 Read more...
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Besos From Bezos - The Journey Of TV Writer Francesca Sloane!
My guest is Francesca Sloane, writer of TV shows like Fargo and Atlanta!Written on Friday, 11 December 2020 01:02 Read more...
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Star Trek Cats: The Journey of Jenny Parks!
Jenny Parks, illustrator & creator of the famous and funny Star Trek Cats books, talks about how she got started in art!Written on Wednesday, 19 February 2020 23:02 Read more...
