It’s not every day you get to chat with a voicetramentalist. I’m speaking about none other than actor and comedian Michael Winslow.

Michael had breakout performances in the 1980s Police Academy franchise and quickly became known as the Man of 10,000 Sound Effects and was featured in one of my favorite comedies, Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs.

Michael and I are old friends. It was so much fun to talk with him about beatboxing, sound as an artform, and the importance of evolving.

And in case you are wondering, YES! He does sound effects throughout this conversation. Tune in on Youtube also to watch us in person at the Wah Lum Cultural Center!

I’ve been enjoying these conversations and hope you have too. If you have, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon

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Discussed in this episode:

AI vs. Human Element

Spaceballs

Police Academy

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The Mimi and Greg Show 2026! In this episode, I catch up with the legendary Greg Rucka as we talk about writing, pens, life, and his epic comic Lazarus Fallen with co-creator Michael Lark.

Greg and I have been steadily podcasting together since 2019! Little did Greg know what he was getting into by saying yes to that first episode. Going on 7 years later, I am so grateful to call Greg a true friend.

If you aren’t already subscribed to his newsletter, Front Towards Enemy, do yourself a favor and sign up—it’s free, it’s brilliant, and it’s the perfect way to stay up to date on all things Rucka.

For those that don’t already know:

Greg Rucka is a New York Times bestselling author of hundreds of comics and nearly two dozen novels. He is also the writer for his critically acclaimed and award winning film The Old Guard starring Charlize Theron and The Old Guard 2 streaming now on Netflix.

I’m loving these conversations and hope you are too. If you are, please rate my podcast on your platform of choice and share it with others! If you would like to support with a donation to help keep this podcast going and support the work I do, you can become a patron of the show by visiting my website or Get more from Mimi Chan on Patreon

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Discussed in this episode:

Lazarus Fallen

DC Comics

Spencer Ackerman

https://youtu.be/3TlrwHHr1Us

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Matt Fraction is known for his incredible work on titles like “Hawkeye” and “Sex Criminals,” but today, we talk about his new acclaimed Batman run with Jorge Jimenez, and life at 50.

It’s always fun to catch up with Matt. I’m especially grateful to hear he is back to full health after a scary brush with covid and hospitalization. We discuss life changes at 50 and I am energized by his joy for writing.

If you haven’t started the Batman comic yet, don’t delay. You can also catch up on his ongoing comic Adventureman with Terry Dodson.

I’m grateful to share in conversations with friends like Matt and would like to continue on this journey. My favor as usual is to please continue to share this podcast with others. It would mean so much if you also rate it and leave me feedback.

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Discussed in this episode:

Batman, 2025 Fraction, Jimenez

Paper Asylum

Jorge Jimenez

Miles Morales, Brian Michael Bendis

Scott Snyder

Lego Batman

Horror Express

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Disclaimer: I am not a writer. I do not claim to be. Apologies for grammatical mistakes, long drawn-out run-on sentences, and anything else that drives you crazy. I promise it was not my intention. Be lenient, please.

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