Random Acts of Comics

Todd Dezago
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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…

  1. 12/24/2025

    The Random Acts Of Comics Christmas Spectacular!

    Seasons Greetings from Walt and Todd!     Here's our audio Christmas card to you, Dear Listener. A heartfelt gift of comics and laughter as Walt Curly and Todd reminisce about a trio of their favorite Christmas-themed stories from years gone by. God bless us, Everyone. And to all, a good night.

    54 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Issue 65 | The Spiderman Clone Caucus Pt. Two

    What you need to remember is that all this was happening in the mid-to-late nineties. This was pre-internet, pre-email. The bunch of us were communicating via faxes, Fed Ex, and phone calls, neither of which were very secure. And when editor Bob Budiansky discovered that DC had somehow intercepted a series of vital X-Men communiques down the hall, he insisted we develop a multilayered code to talk with one another. That's when Tom went off and created the unbreakable Clone Code. Some of us still speak it today.

    50 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Issue 64 | The Spiderman Clone Caucus Pt. One

    Spider-Man Clone Caucus pt 1 Many have written of what went on in those meetings, of the hushed plans formulated behind those closed conference room doors. Speculation, all of it. A patchwork legend sewn from snippets of overheard conversations, misinterpreted mutterings, and muted tirades heard through thick skyscraper walls. But never from the writers who were actually there, doing the work, bleeding the blood, crying the tears. Until now.    * There is a 'ding' sound on Terry's channel. Have no idea why. Maybe he was baking potatoes? Also, Howard Mackie is the one who sounds like RFK Jr.

    49 min

  4. 12/08/2025

    Issue 63 | Walter Simonson II : Alien

    Walter Simonson, Part 2 — The second in a series. The master storyteller is back in the studio to give us the incredible behind-the-scenes story of the creation of the original ALIEN graphic novel and how he was able to draw it without having seen the movie. Also, the Sinking of the Bismarck.    *This episode features a moment from "Sway" by The Rolling Stones  Become a citizen of Random Nation!  https://www.patreon.com/c/randomactsofcomicspodcast

    1h 21m

  5. 12/01/2025

    Issue 62 | Mark Chiarello

    Mark Chiarello—"Mark swung his chair around to face me as I entered the room, a look of wild concern on his face. I had Johnny, the Rousseau kid with me, we were looking for lunch. 'Hey, Man!' Mark said, 'Where did my podcast go? I've listened to every episode now three times!' And that's the only reason we brought the podcast back. For Mark."

    1h 10m

  6. 11/24/2025

    Issue 61 | John Burgin

    John Burgin -- I once told John that he looked a bit like Sir Alec Guinness and I think I hurt his feelings 'cause all he knew was old Obi-Wan Kenobi Alec Guinness but I was talking about young Alec Guinness from, like, the 50s when he was in all those hilarious Ealing movies that Nick Cardy made me watch. Take a look. I'm not wrong. Didn't mean to hurt your feelings, Pal.   Become A Citizen Of Random Nation!

    1h 4m

  7. 11/17/2025

    Issue 60 | Cully Hamner

    The first time I met Cully was when he came to play volleyball with our old Woodstock volleyball gang. He was new and just visiting, so we took it easy on him. But in truth he was crap. I truly believe though, that if he had lived closer, he could have been one of the great ones. Maybe even go professional. But he code to stick with art instead. So we'll never know.   Become A Citizen Of Random Nation

    1h 28m

  8. 11/12/2025

    One Shot Wednesday | Does This Come In Chromium #1

    Ahoy, Gang!    Here is a free taste of one of our premiere shows on our Patreon called, "Does This Come In Chromium with host, Matt Anderson!      On this episode Matt and special guest co-host Matthew Dow Smith (writer/artist THE OCTOBER GIRL) turn out the lights to find out if the story contained within the pages of 1993's THE SPECTRE #13 shines brighter than its glow-in-the-dark cover.   How is it that a comic published in 1993, set in a fictional country, featuring (the always cool) Count Vertigo, and starring a character with god-like powers can feel so relevant and relatable to today?   Plus, Matt shares his opinion that the duo of John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake make for one of the greatest collaborations in all of comics (actually, this is not an opinion - it's an undeniable fact), while Matthew shares his true feelings on The Spectre (you'll have to listen to find out what they are).   Also, they discuss Matthew's time as artist on the DAY OF JUDGEMENT series (written by Geoff John) and what it was like helping create a brand new Spectre.   This is a jam packed episode - so don't miss it!   Contact the show: doesthiscomeinchromium@gmail.com

    1h 19m
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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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  • Creator
    Todd Dezago
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Random Acts of Comics