Best Justin Hebert Podcasts (2025)

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Twin Portals - S3E07 - Femmes, Thems, and Searching for Gems 1:34:42

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Beth talks gender in gaming with Bailey and Laura, two skilled & savvy local DMs. We touch on gender, orientation, how to make tables safe & welcoming, and our many sparkling adventures over a couple decades of navigating spaces that weren't always constructed with us in mind. We laughed, we cried, we punned, then we got vulnerable and shed some li…

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The Pacific War, Part 2: Counter-Punch 37:24

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While the first half of 1942 was characterized by small-scale raids and minor skirmishes between Allied forces and the Empire of Japan in the Pacific, the summer of 1942 witnessed one of the largest and most significant naval battles in world history as the Imperial Japanese Navy tried to lure US aircraft carriers into a trap only to find themselve…

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Episode 77 - Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees w Tim Hardwick 1:46:21

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If you go down in the woods today, You're sure of a big surprise. If you go down in the woods today, You'd better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was Will gather there for certain because Today's the day the teddy bears have their picnic Leia and Josh welcome the Baronessah and returning guest Tim Hardwick to talk about the Eisner Aw…

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The Pacific War, Part 1: Aggression and Infamy 29:58

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With Imperial Japan's military panicking over the oil embargo from the United States, the leaders of the Empire of Japan decided to respond by launching one of the most famous and deadliest surprise attacks in history. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org,…

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The Tripartite Pact 31:51

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As Nazi Germany took the offensive against Poland and the second World War began in Europe, Japan chose to continue its path of closely aligning with fascist western powers in hopes of obtaining powerful allies whom they believed would win this latest global conflict. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon…

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Pacific Positioning 26:23

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Japan's colonial possessions throughout the south Pacific proved very profitable, but the close proximity to the colonies of the United States set both nations on a path toward eventual conflict. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online …

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Episode 76 - Stumptown w Royal Hebert 1:49:24

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Leia and Josh welcome back friend and Portland resident Royal Hebert to talk about Stumptown! Between Professor L's lesson and Royal explaining where all those places are in Portland, this is a really fun listen!

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The War At Home 25:35

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As the Second Sino-Japanese War raged on, domestic matters in Japan took a turn for the worse as Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro proposed applying colonial policies to the home provinces in the name of supporting the war effort. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Books…

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Episode 75 - Injustice w Dan Schaeffer 1:45:50

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Josh and Leia welcome back special guest Dan Schaeffer to talk about Injustice and Josh is STOKED since the game and comic are some of his favorites. What happens when Superman goes bad? He gets interesting! Also, some great moments with Harley Quinn and Green Arrow!

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The War with China, Part 2 28:07

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The Japanese Imperial Army managed to take Wuhan but found it difficult to keep up their previous momentum as Chinese defensive efforts and counter-insurgency begin to wear on the Japanese supply line and threaten to reverse their previous gains. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo…

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Twin Portals - S3E06 - The Producers Took This One Off - (A chill, listen to this at 1.5 speed, hangout sesh) 1:25:02

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Matías and I got our hands dirty with acrylics while we just hung out and chatted about life and the show and more about life. November's episode will feature Beth leading a panel looking at tabletop gaming from a Women/Nonbinary/Queer perspective. December's episode is shaping up to be a DM roundtable headed up by Matías. And the details for the J…

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The War with China, Part 1 25:23

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After the Marco Polo Bridge Incident which sparked the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Japanese Imperial Army and Navy would press on to take Shanghai, Nanjing, and Xuzhou, driving Chinese defenders back and committing horrific war crimes and atrocities along the way. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, …

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The Imperial Way 27:31

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Competing ideas about the Emperor's identity and proper place in the Japanese political order would become especially heated during the tumultuous 1930s and radical adherents of the Imperial Way Faction in the military engaged in a well-organized coup which nearly toppled the civilian government. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade…

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Episode 74 - Astro City w Justin Stacy 1:32:25

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The entire Graphically Novel crew is in the house to welcome one of our favorite guests, Justin Stacy, to talk about Astro City! This delighful anthology delighted everyone while giving strong Watchmen vibes! Plus, do superheroes have a fascination with flying naked?

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The International Realignment, Part 2 29:42

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The Empire of Japan's decision to break with liberal democracies in favor of rising fascist powers was driven, in part, by the successes enjoyed by said fascist powers throughout the 1930s. In this episode, we discuss how their leaders managed to consolidate that power in the first place. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is no…

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Episode 73 - Uncanny X-Men (2024) w Dawn Baldwin 1:25:03

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This is a can't miss episode! Josh puts all his chips in the pot as he and Leia welcome Dawn Baldwin back for a conversation about what Josh believes is an X-Men comic both Leia and Dawn will love! Can Gail Simone bring them around and get them to love X-Men? Tune in to find out!

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The International Realignment, Part 1 27:46

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After alienating the western liberal democracies with whom they had previously enjoyed friendly relations, the Empire of Japan began exploring new friendship and alliances with the growing fascist powers which were emerging in Europe as the Second Sino-Japanese war began in 1937. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now availab…

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The Great Withdrawal 26:10

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Following its investigation into the Mukden Incident and subsequent Japanese occupation of northeast China, the League of Nations demands that Japan withdraw its troops and return the territory they've seized. Japan responds by withdrawing from the League of Nations. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon,…

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The League of Blood 25:34

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Japan's conflict with China flares up once again with the Shanghai Incident. Meanwhile, on the domestic front, ultra-nationalist terrorists engage in a widespread campaign of assassination and attempted coups. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many…

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Episode 72 - The Invisibles w Ace Hendrix 1:31:15

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Josh and Leia are joined by new friend Ace Hendrix to discuss The Invisibles! Oh, the 90's. In a story new to all four of the people sitting in, we go over the acid trip (literally!) that is Grant Morrison's Invisibles. They discuss 90's Scottish writers as well as punk rock vs glam rock.

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The Making of Manchukuo 25:31

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Three years after the assassination of Zhang Zuolin and attempted framing of the KMT, a group of higher-ranking officers within the Kwantung Army staged another false flag attack, which resulted in their conquest of northeast China and the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now …

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Episode 71 - Batman: Court of Owls w Christi Nicodemus 1:56:28

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The Frame-Up 23:49

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The Great Crash 23:45

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Two years prior to the much larger Great Depression, Japan experienced its own financial crisis thanks to the Great Kanto Earthquake, government bonds, and a panicky populace. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!…

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Twin Portals - S3E05 - LIVE at Studio 4! 1:34:55

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Thank you to everyone who came out to our first live show at Studio 4! We will continue our live adventure back in that same space on Saturday, January 10th, 2026! The show will start at 7:00pm, but there may be some pre-show entertainment! We'll have more updates as we get closer to the date! --- LIVE SHOW DETAILS, at a NEW VENUE: Our next live sh…

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Reaction and Repression 25:25

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The elevation of Emperor Showa was accompanied by a wave of reactionary backlash against Taisho Democracy. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!By Justin Hebert

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Episode 70 - Dark Phoenix w Stephanie Tyson 1:47:17

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Jean Grey was dead: to begin with. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate. Josh and Leia are joined by new guest Stephanie Tyson to discuss Dark Phoenix. Josh did this on Graphically Novel and barely survived it then and now he's going back to do it for RetCon. Psychic LARP gaslighting, P…

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Interview with Quin Cho, author of "The Rise of the Kwantung Army" 58:10

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Quin Cho's latest book "The Rise of the Kwantung Army" is coming out on September 18. In this special interview episode, we discuss his upcoming book and the role that gekokujo played in Japan's invasion of northeast China. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop…

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Episode 69 - Something Is Killing the Children w Patrick Stout Garrity 1:58:22

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Welcome to Season 7 and Episode 69 (nice)! Leia and Josh start the season with frequent guest Patrick Stout Garrity and the Boom! Studios comic Something Is Killing the Children. Can you out-Buffy the Buffy TV show? We'll find out! Plus, the season surprise for Leia!

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Twin Portals - S3E04 - Twin Portals Live at ExcaliburCon - Next Live Show 9/6 - Details in Description 38:59

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Matías and I talk to fans in person at ExcaliburCon in Duluth! This episode was recorded at our 11am panel on August 17th. We talk briefly about our backgrounds before we start posing the questions a person should ask when they're getting ready to move a tabletop game online! It was an absolute blast, and we're so thankful for the ExcaliburCon orga…

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Interview with Kaila Yu, author of "Fetishized" 22:33

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Kaila Yu's memoir "Fetishized: A Reckoning with Yellow Fever, Feminism, and Beauty" is coming out on August 19. In this special interview episode, we discuss her upcoming book as well as one chapter which specifically highlights the inaccuracies and falsehoods found in the popular novel "Memoirs of a Geisha." Purchase Kaila Yu's Memoir from Booksho…

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Twin Portals - S3E03 - Parenthood, ft. Beth and Justin - Next Live Show 9/6 - Details in Description 1:21:09

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Beth Brophy and Justin Peck hop in the new studio to join Matías in a conversation about nerdy, artistic people who also parent a little on the side! LIVE SHOW DETAILS, at a NEW VENUE: Our next live show will be on Saturday, September 6th, 7:00pm, and it will be located at Studio Four, part of the St. Louis County Depot. The entrance is easy to fin…

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Twin Portals - S3E02 - How We've Funded Our Projects 1:07:21

5M ago1:07:21

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Matías is part of a successful Kickstarter campaign, and I've written myself into a seven-year long term of service with the residents of Minnesota. We get into the financial weeds a little bit, discussing a few different ways to get funding for small projects. More Twin Portals video content (including this episode) will be up on YouTube very shor…

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The Warlord Era - BONUS EPISODE 53:22

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China's difficulties continued throughout the Taisho Period as Yuan Shikai died in the midst of a civil war between China's north and south. The Warlord Era saw many colorful characters rise to power, many of whom were betrayed by underlings or defeated by enemies with only slight advantages. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," i…

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Taisho Feminism - BONUS EPISODE 19:53

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The question of equal rights for women was extremely divisive in Japan during the Taisho Period. A determined group of feminists would try to punch through the controversy through fiction, editorials, debates, and rhetoric. Some would successfully lobby for change; others would pay the ultimate price for challenging the patriarchy. Support the show…

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Radical Politics - BONUS EPISODE 17:22

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The Taisho Period witnessed the coming-of-age for many political parties and movements. This episode focuses on the fringe left during the Taisho Period, who grew and organized in spite of government repression and social stigma. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bo…

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Twin Portals - S3E01 - Re-Introductions 53:10

6M ago53:10

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To start out season three, Matías and I wanted to start by going back to our beginnings. We're planning on a few more episodes like this, but we've got irons in the fire for our next live show adventure! More Twin Portals video content (including this episode) will be up on YouTube very shortly! --- "Twin Portals" is unofficial Fan Content permitte…

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The Pax Taishō 26:35

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Japan saw its fair share of progress during the Taisho Period but it also saw an increase in the raw cruelty which its armed forces were willing to use in order to preserve their empire. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms…

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Stop Underselling Your Story & How To Strengthen Your Visibility Online with Chanel Cathey 46:45

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Chanel Cathey is the founder and CEO of CJC Insights, a strategic communications and public relations agency headquartered in New York City. Since launching the firm in 2018 with her savings and a bold mission, Chanel has built a powerhouse agency that partners with global companies, high-growth startups, mission-driven nonprofits, and private equi…

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Taishō Democracy 26:39

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Toward the end of the Taisho Period, the Imperial Diet finally passed a law which established universal suffrage for men 25 and older regardless of tax assessment. Shortly before, however, they also passed a law which would allow law enforcement entities far greater powers of surveillance, harassment, and repression. Support the show My latest nove…

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Obligations, Disasters, and Atrocities 26:52

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Japan signed a treaty with their fellow Entente Powers which slowed construction on the ever-increasing navies of many nations. In 1923, a terrible earthquake struck the Kanto Region resulting in massive damage and an incredible number of casualties. The atrocity that soon followed, however, only served to increase the tragedy. Support the show My …

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A League of Their Own 25:52

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Japan emerges as a major player among world powers as their ambassadors helped finalize the postwar treaties and create a new international body meant to stop large-scale wars before they began: The League of Nations. However, trouble continued brewing on the Korean Peninsula as a new mass movement for national liberation took to the streets. Suppo…

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A Whole New World 25:08

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The new international status quo that emerged after the first World War was very different than what came before, and Japan was poised to become a major new power in this new world. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!…