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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 12h

New episode! @samuelteer.bsky.social and I talk about the legacy of his OGN (w/ @marjulia.bsky.social) BROWNSTONE, his difficulties with publisher HarperCollins, and winning the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social's Michael L. Printz Award.

The Legacy and Lessons of BROWNSTONE - Robots From Tomorrow!

Greg talks with writer Samuel Teer about the legacy of BROWNSTONE, and the impact, good and bad, of winning the Printz Award.

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 8d

Quick Programming Note: the Lettering Panel episode is being pushed to next Thursday October 9th. In its place this week is a new chat with @samuelteer.bsky.social that will be up either tomorrow or Friday at the latest.

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Michel Fiffe @michelfiffe.bsky.social · 14d

This was a fun panel — I recall covering tons of stuff that I’ve never discussed… pre-COPRA dreams and beefs and highs and lows. Glad it was recorded!

Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 14d

We promised, and now we deliver! Our fourth episode in four weeks given you the "COPRA's Last Round" panel from HeroesCon 2025, where creator @michelfiffe.bsky.social and I send off his indie sensation series in style!

COPRA's Last Round @ HeroesCon 2025 - Robots From Tomorrow!

In this panel discussion that Greg moderated back in June from this year’s HeroesCon, cartoonist Michel Fiffe reflects on finishing […]

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 14d

We promised, and now we deliver! Our fourth episode in four weeks given you the "COPRA's Last Round" panel from HeroesCon 2025, where creator @michelfiffe.bsky.social and I send off his indie sensation series in style!

COPRA's Last Round @ HeroesCon 2025 - Robots From Tomorrow!

In this panel discussion that Greg moderated back in June from this year’s HeroesCon, cartoonist Michel Fiffe reflects on finishing […]

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

A preview of something coming to your podcast feeds on Thursday....

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Vinson Loves Comics @vinsonlovescomics.bsky.social · 17d

I had some time this afternoon so read this great article by @zachrabiroff.com

The Professional: Peter David, 1956-2025 - The Comics Journal share.google/G1bFUEuBGPpK...

The Professional: Peter David, 1956-2025 - The Comics Journal

Peter David, the writer known for a long and inventive run on The Incredible Hulk, his copious work on Star Trek comics and licensed novels, and a bewildering number of comics, prose stories, editoria...

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 18d

Quick Programming Note: this remastered full episode is now live in the show feed; the SPX-only version will be out later this week as a new bonus episode.

Mike's (Washington) DC Adventure! - Robots From Tomorrow!

Mike and Greg unpack the two-day comic booking joy-fest that is the Small Press Expo! Did it live up to all the hype for Mike? Tune in and find out!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 21d

New week, new episode! Today DC3caster Brian Salvatore & I look at the different ways to engage with the massive event that is DC's CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS! Plus I check in with Brian about life post-Multiversity!

A CRISIS Of Infinite Options - Robots From Tomorrow!

Greg manages how to best collect DC's CRISIS IN INFINITE EARTHS event with DC3Caster Brian Salvatore

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 24d

Still recovering SPX! Great show as usual; picked up a bunch of swag and saw some great folks, old AND new! Did manage to swing by the @averyhill.bsky.social table and pick up @igotkittypryde.bsky.social's book SECOND SHIFT, which you can hear about here...

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Ricky Miller on Avery Hill Publishing - Robots From Tomorrow!

Greg chats with UK comix publisher Ricky Miller on Avery Hill, Kit Anderson's SECOND SHIFT, and more!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 28d

The "We're Back!" celebration continues with the second episode in our 5-eps-in-5-weeks push!

I got a chance to talk with @averyhill.bsky.social's Ricky Miller about all things Avery Hill, including @igotkittypryde.bsky.social's new book SECOND SHIFT!

Ricky Miller on Avery Hill Publishing - Robots From Tomorrow!

Greg chats with UK comix publisher Ricky Miller on Avery Hill, Kit Anderson's SECOND SHIFT, and more!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · 28d

Quick Programming Note: the Ricky Miller/Avery Hill episode is still coming and will post tonight!

Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 6

In case you missed it....the show is back!

This week was our first of FIVE episodes coming in the next FIVE weeks!

I talk with cartoonist/letterer Rick Parker about DRAFTED, his first OGN in his almost 50-year comics career!

Rick Parker on DRAFTED - Robots From Tomorrow!

Today Greg is talking with cartoonist Rick Parker about his graphic novel DRAFTED, the 40-year career leading up to it, and more!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Episode!

#1 in our 5-eps-in-5-weeks September sprint!

I got a chance to talk to cartoonist/letterer Rick Parker about his graphic novel DRAFTED -- the first of his 40+ years in comics!

Rick Parker on DRAFTED - Robots From Tomorrow!

Today Greg is talking with cartoonist Rick Parker about his graphic novel DRAFTED, the 40-year career leading up to it, and more!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 2

ROBOTS is coming back this Thursday with the first of 5 new episodes over the next 5 weeks!

In honor of Letterer Appreciation Day, this week's interview is with cartoonist/letterer Rick Parker as he talks about his autobiographic novel DRAFTED!

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 21

Did anyone record it? If I didn't have a panel right after it to prep for, I totally would have been there!

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Jo Miles @jomiles.bsky.social · Mar 31

It's also the day for my favorite meme!

If this aging Klingon warrior can get it right, so can anyone.

Jadzia Dax and Kor hugging: "Curzon, my beloved old friend." "I'm Jadzia now." "Jadzia, my beloved old friend!"

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Tiffany Babb @explodingarrow.bsky.social · Mar 31

you know what would be a cool thing to do today? sign up for notifications on the comics courier's pre launch page!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/tif...

Coming soon: The Comics Courier, A Comics Criticism Journal [Issue 2]

A newspaper-format journal dedicated to in-depth comics criticism edited by Tiffany Babb

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Caleb Dume @thacalebdume.bsky.social · Mar 31

If John spends the rest of his life shitting on Lucasfilm for how they treat PoC characters, I’d be completely fine with it. I’m in my fourth decade as a Star Wars fan. He can cook until he can’t no more.

John Boyega Says ‘Star Wars’ Is ‘So White That a Black Person Existing in It’ Is a Big Deal: Toxic Fans Are ‘Okay With Us Playing the Friend’ but We ‘Cant Touch Their Heroes’

John Boyega is calling out the "Star Wars" franchise for being so white.

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Dave Chisholm @davechisholmcomics.com · Mar 25

Get on this Kickstarter--Milton and Erik have been working on this project for quite some time and it's certain to be amazing...AND full of great Welles Easter Eggs for those of you who are film people. I'm so hyped!

Milton Lawson @citizenmilton.com · Mar 25

📡 The TRUTH about Orson Welles is finally revealed.

1938: His "War of the Worlds" broadcast caused panic. They said it was just a radio drama.

They lied.

🛸 Aliens did land. And Welles was there, fighting back.

🔥 Back "Orson Welles: Warrior of the Worlds" on KS NOW!

🔗 orsonwellescomic.com

Orson Welles: Warrior of the Worlds (graphic novel)

A graphic novel about Orson Welles and his secret adventures protecting Earth from aliens.

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Andrew Farago @andrewfarago.bsky.social · Mar 28

Exactly. Executive Orders are announcements of intent, but aren't any kind of official decree. Fight back!

born miserable @bornmiserable.bsky.social · Mar 28

an executive order is not a law
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an executive order is not a law
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MCBiohazard @mcbiohazard.bsky.social · Mar 28

In any case, as always.

NLG Know Your Rights reminder: Shut the f*** up!

YouTube video by National Lawyers Guild, Detroit & MI

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Kara Swisher @karaswisher.bsky.social · Feb 23

This is indeed brilliant

Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Feb 23

This is really smart by @sanders.senate.gov Go to republican districts and push voters to pressure their republican reps.

www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

Thousands in Midwestern GOP Districts Attend Sanders' First Stops on Tour to Fight Oligarchy | Common Dreams

Senator Bernie Sanders is on a mission to fight oligarchy and empower the people. With a powerful message against Trumpism and billionaire influence, he's rallying Americans to stand up for democracy....

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Dates in Movies @datesinmovies.bsky.social · Feb 24

Feb 24th 1989 - Laura Palmer was murdered in the early hours of the morning. Later that morning, her body was discovered down river. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper was assigned the case.

📺📅 Twin Peaks (1990) #TwinPeaks

A screenshot from the TV series *Twin Peaks* (1990-1991): An FBI agent, Dale Cooper, played by Kyle MacLachlan, is driving a car through a wooded area. He is dressed in a dark suit with a white shirt and tie, holding a handheld recorder close to his mouth as he speaks. His expression is focused and serious. The car's interior is simple, with a side mirror reflecting the road behind him. The background shows blurred trees, suggesting motion. Overlaid text in white reads: "Diane, 11:30 a.m., February 24th. Entering the town of Twin Peaks."

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Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Dec 17

The rest of the schedule for 2024 (all two weeks of it) is kinda shot at this point due to 👇. Will do my best to keep things as close to "normal" as possible in the interim.

Greg Matiasevich @gregmatiasevich.bsky.social · Dec 17

Got home yesterday from 5 days in the hospital after that viral stomach bug going around kicked my total and complete ass. Feeling much better but having to readjust to some new realities, which is always fun(?).

Robots From Tomorrow! @rftpodcast.bsky.social · Dec 16

Don't remember if I sat inside, but I also have a distinct early 80s childhood memory of seeing the evil Kryptonians attack the astronauts in SUPERMAN II at a (probably Mister Gatty's) pizza parlour from a machine like that. Probably pressed up against that back panel like a pew...