An Elegant Weapon
An Elegant Weapon is a fan-focused podcast featuring conversations and interviews about pop culture, fandom, and related topics. Hosted by J.M. Clark, it offers thoughtful discussion for a more civilized age. The show blends informal fanboy talk with guest interviews.
Episodes
Episode CDLXI...The Rise, Fall and Re-Birth of Source Point Press
Writer Dirk Manning sits in to discuss the legacy of Indie comic book publisher Source Point Press and his plans moving forward as it's new publisher.
Episode CDLX...Daniel Shaw
We return to comic book podcasting with illustrator Daniel Shaw discussing his first comic book endeavour, TerrorRat, from Lethal studios.
Episode CDLIX...Sam Maggs
A live chat from Calgary Expo with the author of Jedi : Battle Scars, Sam Maggs.
Episode CDLVIII...Roger Christian LIVE Panel from Toronto Comic Con
A LIVE chat from Toronto Comic Con with the Academy Award winning set decorator of Star Wars and creator of the first lightsaber, Roger Christian.
Episode CDLVII...Ben & Kylie of For The Lore
A chat with Star Wars content creators Ben & Kylie of For The Lore. We talk about their origin story and the evolution of their Star Wars social media.
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Episode CDLVI...Matt Snyders
A conversation with the founder and head honcho of Saber X lightsabers, Matt Snyders.
Episode CDLV...Roger Christian Part 2
The continuation of an in depth discussion with the Academy Award winning Set decorator of Star Wars and creator of the first Lightsaber, Roger Christian. This is part 2 of an epic discussion about his extensive career as a director, writer, producer and so much more.
Check out Roger's book, Cinema Alchemist, now available with a brand new forward by George Lucas.
Episode CDLIV...Roger Christian Part 1
The Weapon returns with an in depth discussion with the Academy Award winning Set decorator of Star Wars and creator of the first Lightsaber, Roger Christian. This is part 1 of an epic discussion about his extensive career as a director, writer, producer and so much more.
Check out Roger's book, Cinema Alchemist, now available with a brand new forward by George Lucas.
Episode CDLIII...Shane Heron
Old friend, writer, artist and chef Shane Heron returns to the show to talk about a whole bunch of stuff. Good times ensue.
Episode CDLII...Jason Ward
Artist, game developer and uber fan Jason Ward sits in to reminisce about the history of An Elegant Weapon and chat about his new pro wrestling card game, Undisputed.
Episode CDLI...The Codependent Jedi
On the first show of the new year we talk about where we've been, what we're doing and where we're at.
Episode CDL...Wordburglar
Comic book writer, actor and rapper Wordburglar sits in to chat about his career and new album The Spinner Rack.
Episode CDXLIX...Dirk Manning
Our good friend writer Dirk Manning sits in to discuss his new book HOPE Vol.2 and much much more.
Episode CDXLVIII... New York Comic Con ’23 Part 3
The final installment of our 2023 NYCC Spectacular featuring chats with The Becka, Shawn Daley and Dirk Manning.
Episode CDXLVII...New York Comic Con Part Two
Part Two of our NYCC '23 adventure featuring chats with writers Jeremy Adams, Michael Kingston and Eric Palicki!
Episode CDXLVI...New York Comic Con Part 1 w/ Jason Fabok and Jay P. Fosgitt
It's part 1 of our New York Comic Con adventure! I chat with Jason Fabok about his new endeavour Ghost Machine and Jay P. Fosgitt about the return of Bodie Troll!
Episode CDXLV...Martin ”Slam” Duncan and Shawn Daley
Martin Duncan, the man behind publishing house Slampress Tomes, and contributing artist Shawn Daley join us to chat about their upcoming deluxe art book FRANKENSTEIN : VISIONS.
Episode CDXLIV...Kevin Briones and Paul Limgenco
The creative team behind Neon Black, Kevin Briones and Paul Limgenco, sits in to discuss the newly released Issue 3.
Episode CDXLIII...Eastin Deverna and Shawn Daley.
Writer Eastin Deverna and artist Shawn Daley sit in to chat all about the upcoming Samurai Grandpa prequel graphic novel, Samurai Grandpa and The Eight Branched Tree.
Episode CDXLII...George Todorovski
Old friend artist George Todorovski drops by to talk about the current kickstarter for his new Sketch Book.
An Elegant Weapon Episode CDXLI...Star Wars and Comics LIVE from FanExpo Canada 2023
LIve from FanExpo Canada 2023. A Star Wars and Comics chat featuring special guests Erin Lefler, Megan Huang and Leonard Kirk!
Episode CDXL...Brian Hulbert
A chat with the writer of Astroic Initiative , Brian Hulbert.
Episode CDXXXIX...The City
A chat with the creative team behind The City, David Choi, Dicky Siregar and Dave Praetorius recorded LIVE at Gotham central comic and Collectables.
Episode CDXXXVIII...Gotham Central’s Summer Bash!
Live chats from Gotham Central Comics and Collectables' Summer Bash featuring creators Jason Lapidus, Jonathan Kociuba, Rene Vriends, Martin "Slam" Duncan and Becka Kinzie.
Episode CDXXXVII...A writer’s Q&A with Sean Lewis and Jeremy Adams
Pro comic writers Sean Lewis and Jeremy Adams take questions LIVE from FanExpo Philadelphia 2023.
Episode CDXXXV...Tim Jacobus
A live chat from FanExpo Philly all about the life and career of Goosebumps cover artist, Tim Jacobus.
Episode CDXXXIV...David Doub, Stan Konopka, Shawn Daley
An independent comic creator panel LIVE from FanExpo Philadelphia featuring Shawn Daley, David Doub and Stan Konopka.
Episode CDXXXIII...Jim Shooter
A live chat with legendary writer, editor and publisher Jim Shooter. We discuss his origin story working for DC comics at the age of 13, his tenure as editor in chief for Marvel comics, the surprisingly impactful effect that Dazzler had on the LCS industry and of course, Secret Wars.
Episode CDXXXII...TobyBlack
Toby Black, co-founder of the Ontario Collector's Alliance, sits in to chat about his upcoming exclusive Star Wars collectors show, May the North Be With You.
Episode CDXXXI...Sabrina Scalarini
I enjoy a talk with artist and writer Sabrina Scalarini. We chat about her new short story, Windrose, featured in the new anthology Happily Ever After.
Episode CDXXX...Jason Douglas
Writer Jason Douglas returns to discuss the upcoming kickstarter for his new book Jane American.
Episode CDXXIX...Celebration News!
The Jedi Ras is joined by Anthony Ruttgaizer, host of The Handsome Genius Club Radio Show, to discuss all the insane news to come out of Star Wars Celebration 2023.
Episode CDXXVIII...Astronomicon 6 Part 2
The final part to our Astronomicon 6 adventure featuring chats with Garrett Gunn, Dirk Manning and the mighty Ming Chen!
Episode CDXXVII...Astronomicon 6
The Weapon's triumphant and long awaited return to Michigan was quite the party. We reconnect with some of our favourite peoples and meet some new ones. Featuring chats with editor Drena Jo, writer Rob Humphrey, artist Austin Mckinley, C4's Jason Plowman and Simpsons/Disney artist, Bill Morrison. Part 2 coming soon...
Episode CDXXVI...Rob Humphrey
To get hyped for Astronomicon 6 next weekend we feature a chat with the writer of the upcoming Blaze Ya dead Homie from Source Point Press.
Episode CDXXV...Shawn Daley
We're joined by our oldest friend writer/artist Shawn Daley to chat about his upcoming book Illumon : Seven rays of the Sun.
Episode CDXXIV...Dirk Manning
A chat with our good friend. the writer of ARN ANDERSON: MY LIFE AS THE ENFORCER, Dirk Manning.
Episode CDXXIII...Fred Kennedy
This week's guest returning to the show is writer of the upcoming Dead Romans from Image Comics, Fred Kennedy.
Episode CDXXII...John Delaney
A chat with artist, director, story boarder, and rocknrolla John Delaney.
Episode CDXXI...Andrew Thomas
A chat with artist and letterer Andrew Thomas about his origin story, career and current work with Secret Stash Press and Dark Horse on Quick Stops and Kevin Smith's Maskerade.
Episode...420
We celebrate our 420th episode with fellow potcaster friends Josh "El Hawkez" Hawkes, Zeus Fleming and Steve Lambert. Also featuring a special intro from Kevin Smith!
Episode CDXIX....Jim Swearingen
A live chat from the May The North Be With You collectors event in Toronto with the principal conceptual designer for Kenner's line of "Star Wars" toys, Jim Swearingin!
Episode CDXVIII...Jason Lapidus, Chris Sanagan, Jonathan Kociuba, Eddie Mumford
The final part in our Gotham Central Halloween Indie-Fest creator spotlights.
Episode CDXVII...Sam Noir, Shane Heron, Becka Kinzie, Danny Gorny
We continue our celebration of Gotham Centrals Halloween Indie-Fest coming up on Oct 29th by featuring chats with Sam Noir and Shane Heron of Cauldron and R.A.I.D, Becka Kinzie of the Wormhole Club Tragedy and Danny Gorny of SleepWalkers.
EpisodeCDXVI...Martin ”Slam” Duncan
The host of Sketchlemania and creator of Dracula Visions, Martin "Slam" Duncan sits in to get hyped for Gotham Central's Halloween Indie-Fest.
Episode CDXV...The Girl from Gotham
The Girl from Gotham, Jowy Pangilinan sits in to re-cap Kevin Smith's meet and greet and the upcoming Indie-Fest at Gotham Central.
Episode CDXIV...Robert Iveniuk
A conversation with the writer of Checkmate Blues, Robert Iveniuk.
Episode CDXIII...The Handsome Genius Club
A crosspod with Uncle Anthony of the Handsome Genius Club. We geek out over She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, the MCU, Deadpool 3 and much much more.
Episode CDXII...Keith Grachow
Artist Keith Grachow sits in to discuss his art, his recent trip to Africa and his new book with Robert Iveniuk, Checkmate Blues.
Episode CDXI...FanExpo Extravaganza Part Two : R.A.I.D
On Part two of our FanExpo Extravaganza 2022 we put a spotlight on Toronto's R.A.I.D studio featuring chats with creative talents Aaron Ong, Kyle j. Smith, Shane heron and Sam Noir!
Episode CDX FanExpo Canada 2022 Extravaganza Part One
The Jedi Ras returns to the trenches with a collection of live chats from FanExpo '22 in Toronto! Featuring Jason Loo ( The Pitiful Human Lizard, Star Wars, X-Men) John Delaney ( Adventures in the DC Universe, Scooby Doo, Voltron, Futurama, The Simpsons) Martin "Slam" Duncan ( Sketchlemania, Dracula : Visions) Messiah Complex Cosplay ( Geel Boutique, Geeks and Co.) and Andy Belanger ( Mother Truck
Episode CDIX...Mark Bertolini
A chat with the writer of Bastard's Waltz, Bigfoot Frankenstein and the upcoming The Argus from Source Point Press, Mark Bertolini.
Episode CDVIII...Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Boys and Obi-Wan Kenobi
Uncle Anthony sits in to chat about Ms. Marvel, Stranger Things, The Boys, Obi-Wan Kenobi and more.
Episode CDVII...Toronto Comic Con 2022
The Weapon returns to the trenches of Artist's Alley! LIVE from FanExpo's Toronto Comic Con 2022! Featuring conversations with Sequential award winner and writer of Cover of Darkness from Source Point Press George Michail, , The host of The Fastball Special's Sketchlemania Martin "Slam" Duncan and Eisner award winner and hometown hero Jason Loo.
Episode CDVI...Spoiler Review of The Batman.
Anthony Ruttgaizer of the Handsome Genius Club podcast joins The Jedi Ras for an in depth review of Matt Reeves' The Batman.
Episode CDV...Spoiler Review Show..Peacemaker, Uncharted and more!
Sam Noir sits in to review Peacemaker, Uncharted, The Witcher, The Dr. Strange 2 trailer and more.
Episode CDIV... Sam Noir and the R.A.I.D Anthology Vol. 4 : KLAATU
Sam Noir sits in to get hyped for the upcoming Kickstarter launch for the R.A.I.D Anthology Vol. 4 : KLAATU.
Episode CDIII...Josh Hawkes and Bitsy Tandem
"El Hawkez" Josh Hawkes returns for a new session of Two J's Later and a kickstarter spotlight featuring Bitsy Tandem and Tskuiame's Kenbujin.
Episode CDII...Spider-Man No Way Home and Hawkeye series Reviews
Guest Jay Fosgitt ( Cartoonist for Disney, Marvel, IDW, Henson company) sits in to review Spider-Man : No Way Home and the Hawkeye series from Disney+.
Episode CDI...Aftermath w/ Anthony Ruttgaizer
We discuss the reaction to last weeks 400th episode and geek out a little on the new Across the Spiderverse trailer.
Episode CD...10 years later.
On this, the 400th episode of An Elegant Weapon, I reflect on the past, try to come to terms with the present, and accept the future.
Episode CCCXCIX...An Introspective Retrospective
An introspective retrospective of the last ten years of An Elegant Weapon featuring Josh Hawkes and a good old fashioned nerd off over Suicide Squad featuring Anthony Ruttgaizer.
Episode CCCXCVIII...Frank Martin
A chat with the writer of The Last Homicide, Frank Martin.
Episode CCCXCVII...Messiah Complex Cosplay
A chat with London, On cos-player, actor and model Geoff MacDonald.
Episode CCCXCVI...Richard Pace
A chat with artist, writer and all around super cool cat, Mr. Richard Pace. We discuss his career, the Canadian comics community and the art of inking.
Episode CCCXCV...Richard Davis
Writer Richard Davis sits in to chat about his new book Cult Of Dracula from Source Point Press.
Episode CCCXCIV...Tony Schiavone and Dirk Manning
Wrestling legend Tony Schiavone and writer Dirk Manning sit in to discuss their wildly popular new project, Butts In Seats, The Tony Schiavone story.
Episode CCCXCIII...Graham Misiurak
A chat with Graham Misiruak, the Canadian creator/writer of Yuki VS Panda, soon to be republished and distributed by Source Point Press.
Episode CCCXCII...Shelter Division
A chat with the creative team behind Shelter Division from Source Point Press, Bob Salley, Ken Perry and Fred Kennedy.
Episode CCCXCI...WandaVision Episode 7 Review
Anthony Ruttgaizer sits in to help review Episode 7 of WandaVision.
Episode CCCXC...Heroes Of The World
A chat with Heroes of the World creators Mark Williams and Joe Bonsu.
Episode CCCLXXXIX...Bitsy Tandem
A chat with Maiden in Disguise creator, Bitsy Tandem.
Episode CCCLXXXVIII...Sam Noir and Josh Hawkes
Talking Marvel, Muppets and more with Sam Noir and Josh Hawkes
Episode CCCLXXXVII... Howard Wong and Josh Stafford
A chat with the writing team behind Damned, Cursed Children from Source Point Press, Howard Wong and Josh Stafford.
Episode CCCLXXXVI... Josh Werner
A chat with the founder and art director of Source Point Press, Josh Werner.
Episode CCCLXXXV...Kevin Minor
Kevin Minor sits in to discuss his award winning Mega Awesome Notebook!
Episode CCCLXXXV...Donald Robertson
A chat with the author of " How to think like a Roman Emperor" and the upcoming graphic novel " Verissimus : The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius ".
Episode CCCLXXXV...Two J's Later
El Hawkez sits in for a wake 'n bake session to celebrate the new studio.
Episode CCCLXXXIII...Jimmy McKnight
A chat with podcaster Jimmy McKnight discussing his incredible journey building the Arc Junkies podcast, perhaps the most popular welding podcast on the internet, to walking away to build his his brand new show, The McKnight Show.
Episode CCCLXXXII...Even more Mando 'n stuff
Chatting with Sam Noir
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