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…
Episodes
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
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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."
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.
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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.
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Scott Weinstein—
Scott Weinstein is the writer/creator of the comic book series, After School Agent, and author of the young adult Team of Steve's novels. He is also a producer on a rather popular late night television program. He is a very good driver. I am not.
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Ahoy, Gang!
Here is a leaked episode of our exclusive RAOC Bookclub series available on our Patreon.
Todd is joined by John Pasquini, as they embark on a deep dive of Batman & Robin : Year One by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee.
Darryl Banks—There's a difference between a firm handshake and a hard handshake. One is a gesture of acknowledgement and respect. The other is a cowardly attempt to assert some measure of dominance. Bullies do this. Darryl Banks' handshake is a furtive invitation to a journey of enlightenment and peace. But…will you accept…?
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Ahoy, Trick or Treaters!
We have another bonus episode! This time, Todd sits down with his pal Matt Wieringo to talk horror comics over candy and iced tea!
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A few things happen in this episode. First, Doug talks about a few things he witnessed during his first Baltimore Comic Con. Secondly, Todd gives Doug permission to not hold back about the things he saw during his first Baltimore Comic Con. See if you can tell which happened first.
*includes a moment of Randy Newman's "Baltimore"
*Correction. The comic Doug is talking about is "Mermaids Guide To Picking Up Men" by Malone McDona...
Matt Anderson — I didn't know Matt; he's a friend of Doug's and Doug kept saying, "Ya gotta have Matt on! Ya gotta talk to Matt!" And I'll say it here; Doug was right. I did have to talk with Matt. About Doug. I get it now. Also, Matt wrote the cool comic White Picket Fences about flying saucers landing in 1950s America.
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Dan Jurgens — When I was s kid I was very shy and had a crush on a girl I could never ever talk to. I also read The Warlord comic by Mike Grell and would fantasize about being it's hero, Travis Morgan, trapped in the inner-Earth world of Skartaris and rescuing that cute girl with nothing but my sword and my bravery. This really has nothing to do with Dan Jurgens except, years later, Dan took over both writing and drawing that book....
Jim Starlin popped by the studio to talk to Todd about his kickstarter campaign for Dreadstar Vs. Dreadstar.
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Thom Zahler —Thom Zahler is the guy you want at your back when you're deep in the DMZ and you can hear Charlie all around you. He keeps it tight and dry and that's what you want when the Nam tries to punch your ticket. Thom is also a talented writer/artist with a considerable collection of graphic novels you should check out.
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Todd Nauck -
Here's something you didn't know about Todd Nauck; he's got a secret identity. True! No, I'm not gonna tell you what it is, then it wouldn't be a secret! But I will tell you this; it involves a costume. No, not a superhero costume! It's a costume from a play. No, I'm not gonna tell you what play, that would give it away! Okay, it's from 'Les Mis."
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Ahoy, gang! We're thrilled to announce that Season 2 of Random Acts Of Comics will post on the Monday morning of October 6th (2025) **No Spoilers**
The Random Acts Of Comics Superman Spectacular!
The mooks huddled for a special episode before Season 2 drops to talk about James Gunn's Superman. Know this now : MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD!
If you haven't seen the film yet, do not listen to this episode until you do.
A couple of quick production notes. The service we used to make t...
Brittany Holzherr grew up reading comics in a household where they were always around 'cause her Dad had been into them. Her brother's name is Kent 'cause her Mom loved the Superman TV show. Just they dug comics. Like most of us in the business, Brittany still finds it a little surreal that's she's IN the business. We're all just very glad she is.
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