Episode CDIV... Sam Noir and the R.A.I.D Anthology Vol. 4 : KLAATU

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Sam Noir unveils the RAID Klaatu anthology Kickstarter, featuring a flip-book with covers by Scott Hepburn and Ramon Perez.

The episode begins with host Jay Clark welcoming Sam Noir and congratulating him on reaching 400 episodes of his podcast, emphasizing the personal and heartfelt nature of Sam's show. Sam reflects on the challenges of podcasting during the pandemic and the significance of hitting 10 years in the medium, noting he has done hundreds of episodes across various shows. Jay shares a personal anecdote about the death of his 19-year-old cat Bradley, explaining his decision to take a break from pet ownership. The discussion shifts to the RAID studio in Toronto, with Sam detailing its 20-year history, starting as a mythical creative space in Little Italy and evolving into a community-focused hub with a gallery and coffee shop. Sam mentions key figures like Chip Zdarsky and Ramon Perez, who now leads the studio, and highlights the studio's role in nurturing Toronto's comic book talent. The conversation covers upcoming RAID Press projects, including the Klaatu anthology Kickstarter, which features a flip-book format with covers by Scott Hepburn and Ramon Perez, and stories from creators like Hoche Anderson and Katie Sawatsky. Sam also promotes Danish Mulheeden's Timeless Characters poster Kickstarter, launching earlier in March. The episode touches on the Toronto comic community, with references to schools like Sheridan College and Comic Book Boot Camp, and the importance of peer collaboration. Jay and Sam briefly discuss plans for Toronto Comic Con and the etiquette of post-pandemic interactions. The episode concludes with Jay announcing a separate release for their Peacemaker discussion, framing the RAID conversation as a standalone deep dive.

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A milestone conversation turns toward R.A.I.D., Toronto comics, and the peer networks that keep creative work moving.

An Elegant Weapon's 404th episode uses a conversation with Sam Noir to look at the work of sustaining a fandom project over time. Jay's congratulations on reaching 400 episodes leads into Sam's view of a show shaped by ebb, flow, and the strain of the pandemic era.

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Want warm, slightly wandering company for episode 404, where Sam Noir congratulates Jay on 400 episodes before the conversation loops back to R.A.I.D. and the people around it?

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