Michael Zapcic, often referred to as Mike Zapcic or Chief, is a
podcast
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er and cast member of the
AMC
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reality TV show
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Comic Book Men
''Comic Book Men'' is an American reality television series which aired on the AMC network from 2012 to 2018. It is set at Kevin Smith's comic book shop, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Production history
Filmmaker Kev ...
'' with
Kevin Smith
Kevin Patrick Smith (born August 2, 1970) is an American filmmaker, actor, comedian, comic book writer, author, YouTuber, and podcaster. He came to prominence with the low-budget comedy buddy film ''Clerks'' (1994), which he wrote, directed, co ...
.
Early life
Inspired by
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel (;"Seuss" '' comic book
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s of all variety and acquired an extensive knowledge in that area.
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Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash
Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash (sometimes shortened to simply The StashMcLauchlin, Jim (June 1999). "Comic 'Clerks'", '' Wizard'' #94. pp. 30 - 33) is a comic book store owned by filmmaker Kevin Smith, and named after the fictional duo portray ...
in
Red Bank, New Jersey
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Career
When the podcast ''
Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!
''Tell 'Em Steve-Dave!'', or simply ''TESD'', is an American comedy podcast, featured previously on the SModcast Podcast Network. It is hosted by View Askew Productions regulars and close friends of Kevin Smith: Bryan Johnson and Walt Flanagan o ...
Walt Flanagan
Walter Flanagan (born October 23, 1967) is a former comic book store manager, reality television personality, podcaster, and comic book artist. Flanagan is a long-time friend of Kevin Smith, and (according to Smith's book ''Silent Bob Speaks'') i ...
, and Brian Quinn—spawned the television reality show ''
Comic Book Men
''Comic Book Men'' is an American reality television series which aired on the AMC network from 2012 to 2018. It is set at Kevin Smith's comic book shop, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Production history
Filmmaker Kev ...
'' in
2012
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, Mike Zapcic became a main cast member.
In 2014 he started a podcast of his own together with his partner and colleague
Ming Chen
Cliff Ming-Si Chen, better known as Ming Chen, is an actor, podcaster, reality television personality, and webmaster associated with Kevin Smith. He co-hosts the ''I Sell Comics!'' and ''Ming & Mike Show'' podcasts with Mike Zapcic and also starr ...
SModcast Podcast Network
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and deals with news and developments in the comic book world, as well as general topics.
Subsequently, Chen and Zapcic opened a podcast studio named ''A Shared Universe PodcaStudio'' in
Zapcic lives with his wife Julia and their two sons in
Long Branch, New Jersey
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.
Filmography
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Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie
''Jay & Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie!'' is a 2013 American adult animated comedy film written by Kevin Smith, directed (and co-animated) by Steve Stark, and produced by Jason Mewes and Jordan Monsanto. The film's script was adapted from ...
'' (2013) (Voice) as Bank Robber Cop 2
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Shooting Clerks
''Shooting Clerks'' is a 2023 British-American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Christopher Downie and starring Brian O'Halloran, Mark Frost, Jason Mewes, Scott Schiaffo, Matthew Postlethwaite and Kevin Smith. It was produced by Auld R ...
'' (2016) as Comic Book Dave
*''Burn in Hell'' (2018)
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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
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'' (2019) as himself
Television
* ''
Comic Book Men
''Comic Book Men'' is an American reality television series which aired on the AMC network from 2012 to 2018. It is set at Kevin Smith's comic book shop, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Production history
Filmmaker Kev ...
'' (
2012
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2018
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