Interviews and Public Appearances

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Current revision as of 06:37, 9 July 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

[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

• "The Brothers Chaps of Homestar Runner fame talk about Videlectrix and the future of good graphics", Destructoid, 16 Jan 2024
• "An Oral History of Homestar Runner, the Internet’s Favorite Cartoon", Gizmodo, 24 Jan 2017
• "The Homestar Runner guys have a new show. So we talked to them about it.", Vox, 6 Oct 2015
  • Two More Eggs, Homestar Runner post-hiatus
• "Homestar Runner Returns! Inside a Cult Classic's Comeback", Rolling Stone, 3 Oct 2014

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

• "One year of WiiWare: Matt and Mike Chapman on Strong Bad's Cool Game For Attractive People", OMG Nintendo, 12 May 2009
• "RPS Speaks Exclusively To Videlectrix*", Rock Paper Shotgun, 17 Dec 2008
  • SBCG4AP and Dangeresque Roomisode 1 discussed.
• "Strong Bad's the Brothers Chaps", Adventure Gamers, 12 Dec 2008
  • SBCG4AP and the history of Homestar Runner discussed.
• "Interview with the Brothers Chaps", CollegeHumor, 15 Sep 2008
  • SBCG4AP discussed.
• "Lunchtime With The Brothers Chap: Strong Bad's Creators Speak And Eat", Kotaku, 13 Jun 2008
  • SBCG4AP and the history of Homestar Runner discussed.
• "Interview With the Brothers Chaps", IGN, 14 Apr 2008
  • SBCG4AP discussed.
  • Also recorded as a podcast.
• "Homestar's Show Runners", Cold Hard Flash, 1 Dec 2005
  • Mike and Matt were interviewed separately.
• "Peasant's Quest interview", Adventure Gamers, 2 Sept 2004
  • TBC + Jonathan Howe
• " The Inkhole Exclusive Interview with Homestar Runner Co-Creator Matt Chapman", The Inkhole, July 2004
  • Matt Chapman solo
• "Matt Chapman Interview", Club Aquatica, 29 Oct 2003
  • Matt Chapman solo
• "Homestar Runner's The Brothers Chaps", Tastes Like Chicken, Jun 2003
• "Homestar Runner Interview", Penguin Brothers, 26 May 2003
  • Mike Chapman solo
• "My Interview With The Brothers Chaps!", homestarrunner.net, 21 May 2003
  • Matt Chapman solo
• "Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman, creators of Homestarrunner.com", Run Devil Run, 2003
• "The Creators of Homestar Runner, The Brothers Chapman", ResExcellence, 30 Jan 2003
  • History of Homestar Runner and the technology used by the brothers are discussed
• Legion Studios Interviews 2002-2003
  • Mike and Matt were interviewed separately.
• "An Interview with Homestar Runner Creators, The Chapman Brothers", retroCRUSH, 2001
• "Interview: Mike Chapman from homestar runner", l33t, 2001
  • Mike Chapman solo

[edit] Podcasts and Internet Videos

Strong Bad anonymously contributed to Mystery Shack Lookback.

• "Cipher Hunt", Mystery Shack Lookback, 13 Jul 2022
  • Strong Bad briefly calls in to discuss Gravity Falls.
• The Kali Kazoo Show - 18 Apr 2021
  • Puppet Strong Bad and Puppet Homestar guest star on an episode of the variety show.
• "Go flip a tractor tire out in the parking lot.", I Think You Two Would Get Along - 17 July 2018
  • Matt Chapman discusses the Trogdor!! The Board Game Kickstarter.
• "An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner", Techstuff, 16 Feb 2018
• "Cult Classics Redux", Screenland, 24 Apr 2017
  • Creative process discussed and demonstrated, centering on Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold.
• "Matt Chapman Interview", Bumperpodcast, 25 Jun 2015
  • Matt Chapman briefly riffs with the host.
• "Homestar Runner's Matt Chapman", The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show, 7 July 2014
  • Matt Chapman discusses the history of the site and its then-recent return.
• "The Conduit meets Strong Bad", Nintendo Voice Chat, 3 Sep 2008
  • Strong Bad discusses SBCG4AP.
• "The Brothers Chaps What Made The Homestar Runner", Late Nite JengaJam, 4 Oct 2007
• "Chapman Brothers Interview", Flashforward, 10 Feb 2006
  • The site, and particularly Flash, discussed.
  • Interview conducted in preparation for their appearance at the FlashForward convention later that month.
• "Week of September 18, 2005", The Bobby Blackwolf Show, 5 Sep 2005
  • Mike & Matt Chapman and Jonathan Howe (interviewed separately) discuss the site's games.
  • Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005
• " Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman", Moron Life, 5 Sep 2005
  • Creative process discussed.
  • Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005

[edit] Magazines and Newspapers

Homestar on the cover of Wonka Vision #21.

• "Strong Bad to the Bone", Nintendo Power, July 2008
  • Strong Bad discusses SBCG4AP.
• "Homestar Runner: A Q&A with one half of The Brothers Chaps, Matt Chapman", Zoinks!, Oct 2006
  • Matt Chapman discusses his creative process and shares thoughts on webcomics and independent web publishing.
• Giant Magazine Interview - Apr/May 2005
  • Mike and Matt were interviewed separately.
• "'Holy crap'", The Daily Eastern News, 23 Apr 2004
  • TBC + Don Chapman, Missy Palmer
• "Looking at a Thing in a Bag", The Boston Globe, 9 Aug 2003
• "The Brothers Chaps: Web Designers", HOW, Aug 2003
  • Mike & Matt Chapman answer five brief questions.
• "'Toon Bros.", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 21 Jul 2003
  • TBC + Don and Harriet Chapman
• "This website is totally crazy go nuts", The Brunswickan, 4 Apr 2003
• Wonkavision Magazine Interview - Spring 2003
  • Seven of the main characters were interviewed.
  • The magazine also features an article about the Chaps' DIY ethos and other small articles about the website.

[edit] Radio

Promotional graphic for the UMFM interview.

• "Homestar Runner, Gone in a Flash", Lost in the Stacks, 15 Dec 2017
  • Flash discussed
• The Ron & Fez Show, 19 Dec 2008
  • SBCG4AP discussed
• "Strong Bad Walks in Footsteps of Darth, Lex, J.R.", All Things Considered, NPR, 8 May 2005
• "HomestarRunner Hits a Homer", Wired News Radio, 23 Jun 2003
  • TBC + Missy Palmer
• "The Homestar Runner Interview", UMFM, 20 May 2003
• R!OT Radio, 28 Feb 2003
  • Matt Chapman solo (b/w Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, and Coach Z)
• R!OT Radio, 9 Oct 2002
  • TBC + Strong Bad

[edit] Television

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

• The Screen Savers, 24 Jan 2005
  • TBC b/w the Homestar & Strong Bad puppets
• Media Television, 22 May 2004
• Pulse, May 2004
• "The Brothers Chaps and Homestar Runner", Pulse, 1 Aug 2003
  • TBC + Missy Palmer

[edit] Public Appearances

[edit] Presentations and screenings

Matt Chapman and Homestar address their SXSW audience (2005).

• PAX East - 8 Apr 2018
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
  • A prototype of Trogdor!! The Board Game was available for play throughout the convention weekend.
• XOXO 2016 Festival - 10 Sep 2016
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
• ROFLCon - 26 Apr 2008
  • Mike & Matt Chapman joined other panelists for a discussion of Internet popularity.
• Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
• Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006
  • Mike & Matt Chapman discuss their workflow and use of Flash.
• Paste Rock 'n Reel Festival - 22 Oct 2005
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
• Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005
  • Mike & Matt Chapman with Ryan Sterritt
• SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005
  • Mike & Matt Chapman with Ryan Sterritt
• New York University Talk - 1 Mar 2005
  • Mike & Matt Chapman with Ryan Sterritt
  • Missy Palmer, Jackie Chapman, and Craig Zobel were also in attendance.
• University of Central Florida - Apr 9 2004
  • Mike & Matt Chapman, Missy Palmer, and Ryan Sterritt
• University of Saskatchewan Talk - Mar 25 2004
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
• Florida State University Talk - 7 Nov 2003
  • Mike & Matt Chapman

[edit] Concerts and shows

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

• Homestar Runner 20th Anniversary Show - 2 Sep 2016 & 7 Oct 2016
• Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015
• Dad's Garage & Friends - 11 Jul 2014
• Aquabats Concert - 18 Jan 2011
  • Puppet Strong Bad appeared onstage to sing "Pink Pants!"
• They Might Be Giants Concert - 5 Mar 2010
  • Puppet Homestar came onstage during an encore to sing two songs.
• Limozeen Live! - 8 Nov 2008
  • Opening act for an of Montreal concert
• Limozeen Live! - 27 Mar 2008
  • Also featuring an opening act by sloshy
• TMBG Concert - 15 Mar 2008
  • Puppet Homestar sang a song.
• The Lucky Yates Show - 3 Nov 2007
  • Mike & Matt Chapman
• TMBG Concert - 3 May 2006
  • Puppet Strong Bad sang a song.
• TMBG Concert - 25 Sep 2004
  • Puppet Homestar and Puppet Marshie sang a few songs.

[edit] Conventions and gatherings

A "great photo" of the Brothers Chaps at Gen Con 2019.

• Gen Con 2022 - August 4–7, 2022
  • Meet and greet hosted, Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer and Trogdor!! The Board Game demoed at the Greater Than Games booth.
• Multiverse Convention - 19 Oct 2019
  • Trogdor!! The Board Game demoed.
• Gen Con 2019 - August 1–4, 2019
  • Mike & Matt Chapman and Puppet Strong Bad appeared at the Greater Than Games booth to demo Trogdor!! The Board Game.
• JoCo Cruise 2019 - March 9–16, 2019
  • Matt Chapman and Puppet Strong Bad
  • Trogdor!! The Board Game demoed.
• Gen Con 2018 - August 2–5, 2018
  • Trogdor!! The Board Game demoed.
  • Announced on July 31
• Heroes Convention 2015 - June 19–21, 2015
  • Matt Chapman
  • "HeroesCon 2015: Matt Chapman / Homestar Runner / Two More Eggs"
• W00tstock - 18 Jul 2013
  • A prerecorded message from Strong Bad and Homestar was shared.
• HeroesCon 2008 - June 20-22, 2008
  • Announced September 27, 2007
• DragonCon '05 - Sep 2–5, 2005
  • Announced on August 31
• Motor City Comic Con 2005 - May 13–15, 2005
  • Announced on May 9
• MegaCon 2005 - Feb 25–27, 2005
  • Announced on February 21

[edit] See Also

• Links to articles about Homestar Runner
• The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments