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) and Jordan Froelich (the comics guru at Mutiny Information Cafe). We talk 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.
Monday, 19 June 2017 21:43
Twilight Zone's Rod Serling speaks on Civil Rights
Written by R. Alan Brooks
Rod Serling, of the Twilight Zone, speaking at the 1966 UCLA graduation commencement, about Civil Rights.
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Thursday, 15 June 2017 17:40
R. Alan Brooks, host of Mutiny's "MotherF**Ker In A Cape", discusses his graphic novel, "The Burning Metronome"
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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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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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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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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)
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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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Comics creators Patricia Krmpotich and Andrew Mark discuss how they make comics that entertain, educate and engage children.
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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?!?
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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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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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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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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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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
Written by R. Alan Brooks
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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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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MFIAC
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Twilight Zone's Rod Serling speaks on Civil Rights
Written by R. Alan BrooksRod Serling, of the Twilight Zone, speaking at the 1966 UCLA graduation commencement, about Civil Rights.Written on Monday, 19 June 2017 21:43 Read more...
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R. Alan Brooks, host of Mutiny's "MotherF**Ker In A Cape", discusses his graphic novel, "The Burning Metronome"
Written by R. Alan BrooksWritten on Thursday, 15 June 2017 17:40
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Arise! Art, Activism and Yoga!
Written by R. Alan BrooksThe 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.Written on Tuesday, 13 June 2017 13:00
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Get Your Comics Out To The World!!! Pt. 2
Written by R. Alan BrooksIn pt. 2 of this episode, our guests answer questions about how to get your comic book or geek novel out to the world!Written on Saturday, 03 June 2017 21:44 Read more...
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Get Your Comics Out To The World!!! Pt. 1
Written by R. Alan BrooksSo 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…Written on Friday, 26 May 2017 18:57 Read more...
