Cartoonist Kayfabe

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Eisner-Award winning cartoonists Jim Rugg and Ed Piskor examine popular and influential comic books, stories, and artists from comics history - including manga, superheroes, comic strips, undergrounds, alternative, and graphic novels. They even look at 90s comics history through the pages of Wizard magazine! Read More Comics!

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  • doubtingtomjr
    One of a kind
    This isn’t a podcast that discusses plots or whether Wombat Man can beat up the Green Aardvark. Before this show I didn’t understand the coloring process, or what French curves were, or how cross hatching works. If this is your jam, this is the only game in town.
  • Swooney Todd
    The boys are killing it.
    One part nostalgia mixed with two parts hardcore analysis. If you remember watching Julia Child cooking with the overhead camera directly pointed at the simmering pot on the stove you will love it. The interviews are great ( they do let the guests wander a bit much with self serving bloviation ). Get on this train before Jim and Ed become the next Siskel & Ebert.
  • College Student Loves This App
    Done with them as creators
    The podcast is unlistenable. Half of each episode is them doing promos, as if the people listening aren’t already buying them comics and need a daily reminder. The manner in which listeners are bombarded with constant repeated promos is beyond obnoxious. I supported their work but not only am I unsubscribing from this podcast I am canceling my preorders for their books. “Paying the bills” directly led to me NOT supporting them, so maybe they should consider that when absolutely destroying a mood with their horrific commercialism. Cannot listen. These guys are beyond clueless.
  • Official Apple Podcast Reviews
    Best comics podcast out
    No geek talk, just real stuff
  • AudioConsumer
    The best comics podcast there is
    Too often in comics there is the tendency to focus on characters as if they are real. “And then Batman was going through hard times because Robin was killed and...” Cartoonist Kayfabe cuts through that B.S. and keeps the focus on what is it important: the creators, the craft and the real world history. In the year of listening (and watching the show on YouTube) I’ve learned an immense amount about comic book craft, how to approach comics, about the landscape of the comics industry of the early 90s, including the birth of Image comics, and got to hear invaluable insight from great creators about other great creators. Check this podcast y’all!
  • burntredwaffle
    Best comics show on the internet
    Better on YouTube for the book reviews but a still great fix if you already know what they are looking at. Non-Stop content from these guys!
  • Ju-osh
    Two TOTAL HOTTIES talking to tons of SEX GODS? Yes, plz!
    So, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, sew, A NEEDLE PULLING THREAD so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so DARNED GOOD!
  • qryche1
    Great Comic Book Podcast
    Amazing podcast! My favorite currently. Tremendous knowledge and great preparation makes this podcast a must if you love comic books.
  • beerherr
    Getting good
    This thoroughly enjoyable while minutely knowledgeable while becoming familiar with art and comics yet to be sourced ty
  • jason robert beirens
    Comic love
    Jim and Ed (and Tom) are on my wavelength, love there discussions and find them very inspiring. Look forward to more great discussions, dissections, and discoveries
  • bret pgh
    Great job
    Great place to learn how comics history, process, and which ones are dope! Ed Jim and Tom are the new comics masters!
  • Michael Sweater
    Pretty good.
    In a world of bad comics podcasts, there is the Kayfabe.
  • Queztalixtki
    Great podcast, love comics history
    If you love comics history from about the 90s you’ll absolutely love this podcast that is audio from their YouTube videos. Great reviews of comics, and tons of knowledgeable and insightful commentary. Binging all of their content!
  • Burghlar Murray
    Awesome
    Love these dudes
  • natureboy3k
    The Terry Taylor and Jim Cornette of Comics
    If this podcast was recorded in the Tokyo Dome, Dave Meltzer would also rate this pod 5 stars.
  • killyrcomics
    Best Ever
    Literally my favorite new thing. Any comic fan who grew up in the 90s or is interested in comic book history needs to listen. Jim and Ed know their stuff and are so much fun to listen to. Best podcast ever!
  • Cosmic Lion
    Better than a Spawn #1 in the 90s!
    There has never been a podcast, mine included, that has its finger on the pulse of the comic book nerd more than this one. Two comic masters so steeped in comics history have never gotten together like this before. As they say, they have bottled the magic that happens on long car rides between two friends talking deeply about all there is to love about comics. Wizard Magazine is just a conduit, it's just a framework, a launching pad for these two comicologists to show the world that comics are the greatest art form ever! Love every second!
  • Dr ddonkey
    Ed keeps it rock hard.
    Dope fits, really respectable jerk off foley, Christmas stories. Really everything you could want except Ben mera. Hands down the best wizard magazine recap podcast. No one else is close really. No cap cartoonist Kong’s!
  • Nate McDonough
    Highly Addictive
    Best possible comics podcast premise with the best possible duo. Wizard Magazine and the 90s comics scene in general may have been characterized by their sustained growing pains but Cartoonist Kayfabe starts off A-1.
  • artronaut
    BAMF!
    Learn about some sweet backstories in comics history and review key back issues/magazines with award-winning cartoonists Ed Piskor (Hip Hop Family Tree & X-Men Grand Design) and Jim Rugg (Street Angel). This podcast is one of the few presented from the standpoint of the professional comic artist/comic aficionado combo and is full of little-known awesomeness. Subscribe for expert-level comics badassery and nostalgia overload!
  • Simon Rusky
    5 stars!
    Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes!
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