Radio Free Krypton

Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé
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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.

  1. 21/04/2022

    The Death of Radio Free Krypton

    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.

    58 min

  2. 07/04/2022

    How François Vigneault set the stage for his gritty sci-fi comic, "Titan"

    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.

    29 min

  3. 24/03/2022

    Ramón Perez on RAID, collaborating on comics, and a life-sized Boba Fett

    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.

    25 min

  4. 10/03/2022

    Jason Loo on "The All-Nighter" and a comics glow-up

    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.

    29 min

  5. 24/02/2022

    Cathon, The Adventures of Sgoobidoo, and a throwback to old Archie Comics

    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.

    23 min

  6. 10/02/2022 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Radio Free Rewind: Gord Hill shares comic book histories of resistance

    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.

    28 min

  7. 27/01/2022 · CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Radio Free Rewind: Andrew Wheeler and Anthony Oliveira on why we need more queer comics

    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.

    29 min

  8. 13/01/2022

    Radio Free Rewind - "Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon" — The comic that inspired the show, feat. More or Les

    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.

    31 min
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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.

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  • Creador
    Justin Chandler, Jacob Dubé
  • Años de actividad
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodios
    210
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    © Radio Free Krypton
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