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* Exclusive screenings {{--}} Screenings regularly feature popular toons, but also share in-progress works or yet-to-be-released features ([[:Category:DVD Exclusive|DVD-exclusive]] videos were often shown at events prior to the [[DVD]] releases). Several videos shown at events have never received an official release online or on DVD.
* Exclusive screenings {{--}} Screenings regularly feature popular toons, but also share in-progress works or yet-to-be-released features ([[:Category:DVD Exclusive|DVD-exclusive]] videos were often shown at events prior to the [[DVD]] releases). Several videos shown at events have never received an official release online or on DVD.
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* Music {{--}} Fictional bands like [[Limozeen]] and [[sloshy]] have hosted their own concerts or opened for other bands, and the [[puppet]] characters have made brief appearances at concerts by [[They Might Be Giants]] and [[The Aquabats]].
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* Music {{--}} Fictional bands like [[Limozeen]] and [[sloshy]] have hosted their own concerts or opened for other bands, and the [[Puppet Stuff|puppet]] characters have made brief appearances at concerts by [[They Might Be Giants]] and [[The Aquabats]].
* Promotion {{--}} ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]'' was the focus of many mainstream interviews in the late 2000s. Playthroughs and demos of [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] have been the focus of many convention apperances beginning in 2018.
* Promotion {{--}} ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People]]'' was the focus of many mainstream interviews in the late 2000s. Playthroughs and demos of [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] have been the focus of many convention apperances beginning in 2018.
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*History {{--}} Beginning in 2014, many interviews began to retrospectively cover the entirety of Homestar Runner, with particular focus on the early-10s [[hiatus]] and the brothers' shift to a more casual schedule as well as their various [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects|side projects]].
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*History {{--}} Beginning in 2014, many interviews began to retrospectively cover the entirety of Homestar Runner, with particular focus on the early-10s [[hiatus]] and the brothers' shift to a more casual schedule, as well as their various [[The Brothers Chaps' Side Projects|side projects]].
==Interviews==
==Interviews==
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===Concerts and shows===
===Concerts and shows===
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[[File:hsr20 venkmans web.png|thumb|The 20th anniversary of [[Homestar Runner]] was celebrated with two nights of live music.]]
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[[File:hsr20 venkmans web.png|thumb|The 20th anniversary of [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] was celebrated with two nights of live music.]]
*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]] - 2 Sep 2016 & 7 Oct 2016
*[[Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show]] - 2 Sep 2016 & 7 Oct 2016
*[[Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015]]
*[[Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015]]
*[[Dad's Garage & Friends - 11 Jul 2014]]
*[[Dad's Garage & Friends - 11 Jul 2014]]
*[[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011]]
*[[Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011]]
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**Puppet Strong Bad appeared onstage to sing "Pink Pants!"
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**Puppet Strong Bad appeared onstage to sing "Pink Pants!".
*[[TMBG Concert - 5 Mar 2010|They Might Be Giants Concert - 5 Mar 2010]]
*[[TMBG Concert - 5 Mar 2010|They Might Be Giants Concert - 5 Mar 2010]]
**Puppet Homestar came onstage during an encore to sing two songs.
**Puppet Homestar came onstage during an encore to sing two songs.
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**Puppet Strong Bad sang a song.
**Puppet Strong Bad sang a song.
*[[TMBG Concert - 25 Sep 2004]]
*[[TMBG Concert - 25 Sep 2004]]
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**Puppet Homestar and Puppet Marshie sang a few songs.
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**Puppet Homestar and Puppet [[Marshie]] sang a few songs.
===Conventions and gatherings===
===Conventions and gatherings===
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*[[Multiverse Convention 2019|Multiverse Convention - 19 Oct 2019]]
*[[Multiverse Convention 2019|Multiverse Convention - 19 Oct 2019]]
*[[Gen Con 2019]] - August 1{{-}}4, 2019
*[[Gen Con 2019]] - August 1{{-}}4, 2019
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*{{w|Jonathan Coulton|JoCo Cruise}} 2019 - March 9{{-}}16, 2019
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*[[JoCo Cruise 2019]] - March 9{{-}}16, 2019
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**Matt Chapman and Puppet Strong Bad
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**Matt Chapman
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**Trogdor!! The Board Game {{prs|1103843323645779968|7|Mar|2019|alt=demoed}}.
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*[[Gen Con 2018]] - August 2{{-}}5, 2018
*[[Gen Con 2018]] - August 2{{-}}5, 2018
**Trogdor!! The Board Game [[Trogdor Live Playtest @ GenCon|demoed]].
**Trogdor!! The Board Game [[Trogdor Live Playtest @ GenCon|demoed]].
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*[[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013]]
*[[W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013]]
**A prerecorded message from Strong Bad and Homestar was shared.
**A prerecorded message from Strong Bad and Homestar was shared.
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*[[Heroes Convention 2008]] - June 20-22, 2008
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*[[Heroes Convention 2008]] - June 20{{-}}22, 2008
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*{{w|Wizard Entertainment|Wizard World}} Texas 2005 - November 4{{-}}6
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*{{w|Wizard Entertainment|Wizard World}} Texas 2005 - November 4{{-}}6, 2005
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*Wizard World Boston 2005 - September 30{{-}}October 2
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*Wizard World Boston 2005 - September 30{{-}}October 2, 2005
*[[Dragon Con 2005]] - Sep 2{{-}}5, 2005
*[[Dragon Con 2005]] - Sep 2{{-}}5, 2005
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*Wizard World Chicago 2005 - August 5{{-}}7
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*Wizard World Chicago 2005 - August 5{{-}}7, 2005
*[[Motor City Comic Con 2005]] - May 13{{-}}15, 2005
*[[Motor City Comic Con 2005]] - May 13{{-}}15, 2005
*[[MegaCon 2005]] - Feb 25{{-}}27, 2005
*[[MegaCon 2005]] - Feb 25{{-}}27, 2005
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040805233919/http://summits.diamondcomics.com:80/default.htm Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit 2004] - September 12{{-}}14
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040805233919/http://summits.diamondcomics.com:80/default.htm Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit 2004] - September 12{{-}}14, 2004
==See Also==
==See Also==

Current revision as of 19:50, 23 October 2025

This article is about real-world interviews. For the Strong Bad Email, see interview. For the short, see The Interview.
The Brothers Chaps being interviewed by Bobby Blackwolf at Dragon Con 2005

Interviews and public appearances featuring the Brothers Chaps have been held to variously discuss Homestar Runner, meet with fans, and promote new games and ventures.

Most interviews have taken place online, either in written form with fan or professional publications, or through podcast discussions; occasional interviews have taken place in traditional media in print, on TV, and on the radio. Live appearances have been made at colleges, theaters, conventions, and other venues — taking the form of formal presentations, question-and-answer sessions, comedic musical performances, and more. Mike and Matt typically are interviewed together, though infrequently only one brother is the subject of an interview; the Brothers Chaps may also be joined by other contributors or answer questions in-character.

Interviews and presentations typically cover one or more of these recurring topics:

  • Production — The brothers frequently discuss their writing, recording, and animation process for toons, as well as their creative and comedic influences. Occasional interviews also focus on their use of technology, particularly Flash; in the late 2010s, this topic saw renewed interest with the imminent discontinuation of Flash.
  • Exclusive screenings — Screenings regularly feature popular toons, but also share in-progress works or yet-to-be-released features (DVD-exclusive videos were often shown at events prior to the DVD releases). Several videos shown at events have never received an official release online or on DVD.
  • History — Beginning in 2014, many interviews began to retrospectively cover the entirety of Homestar Runner, with particular focus on the early-10s hiatus and the brothers' shift to a more casual schedule, as well as their various side projects.

Contents

[edit] Interviews

All interviews are with both of the Brothers Chaps (TBC) unless otherwise noted. Any additional interviewee(s) will also be noted.

[edit] Internet Publications

Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People was a common interview subject in 2008 and 2009.

[edit] Podcasts and Internet Videos

Strong Bad anonymously contributed to Mystery Shack Lookback.

[edit] Magazines and Newspapers

Homestar on the cover of Wonka Vision #21.

[edit] Radio

Promotional graphic for the UMFM interview.

[edit] Television

Mike and Matt called in to The Screen Savers in 2005.

[edit] Public Appearances

Puppet characters, primarily Homestar and/or Strong Bad, have been brought along to most public appearances.

[edit] Presentations and screenings

Matt Chapman and Puppet Homestar address their SXSW audience.

[edit] Concerts and shows

The 20th anniversary of Homestar Runner was celebrated with two nights of live music.

[edit] Conventions and gatherings

A "great photo" of the Brothers Chaps at PAX East.

Conventions that TBC attended and also gave a presentation at are listed in the "Presentations and screenings" subsection.

Convention appearances in 2004 and 2005 (excepting Dragon Con) were staffed by Don and Harriet Chapman rather than TBC.

[edit] See Also

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