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Revision as of 17:56, 8 July 2025
- This article is about real-world interviews. For the Strong Bad Email, see interview. For the short, see The Interview.
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.
Contents |
Interviews
Internet Publications
- Destructoid Interview - 16 Jan 2024
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss Videlectrix games.
- Gizmodo Interview - 24 Jan 2017
- Mike & Matt Chapman provide an oral history of Homestar Runner.
- Vox Interview - 6 Oct 2015
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss Two More Eggs and returning to Homestar Runner.
- Rolling Stone Interview - 3 Oct 2014
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss returning to Homestar Runner.

- OMG Nintendo Interview - 12 May 2009
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.
- RPS Interview - 17 Dec 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- Adventure Gamers Interview - 12 Dec 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- CollegeHumor Interview - 15 Sep 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- Kotaku Interview - 13 Jun 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- IGN Interview - 14 Apr 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- Cold Hard Flash Interview - 1 Dec 2005
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004
- Mike & Matt Chapman and Jonathan Howe discuss Peasant's Quest.
- Inkhole Interview - July 2004
- Matt Chapman
- Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003
- Matt Chapman
- Tastes Like Chicken Interview - Jun 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Penguin Brothers Interview - 26 May 2003
- Mike Chapman
- Homestarrunner.net Interview - 21 May 2003
- Matt Chapman answers a list of fan questions.
- Run Devil Run Interview - Early 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- ResExcellence Interview - 30 Jan 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss their use of technology.
- Legion Studios Interviews - 2002-2003
- Mike Chapman and Matt Chapman (interviewed separately)
- retroCRUSH Interview - Late 2001
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- l33t Interview - Summer 2001
- Mike Chapman
Podcasts and Internet Videos
- Mystery Shack Lookback - 13 Jul 2022
- Strong Bad briefly appears 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.
- I Think You Two Would Get Along - 17 July 2018
- Matt Chapman discusses the Trogdor!! The Board Game Kickstarter.
- TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Screenland - 24 Apr 2017
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss and demonstrate their creative process, centering on Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold.
- Bumperpodcast Interview - 25 Jun 2015
- Matt Chapman briefly riffs with the host.
- The Jeff Rubin Jeff Rubin Show Interview - 7 July 2014
- Matt Chapman discusses the history of the site and its then-recent return.
- Nintendo Voice Chat Interview - 3 Sep 2008
- Strong Bad discusses SBCG4AP.
- Late Nite JengaJam Interview - 4 Oct 2007
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Flashforward Interview - 10 Feb 2006
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss the site in general and their use of Flash in particular.
- Interview conducted in preparation for their appearance at the FlashForward convention later that month.
- Bobby Blackwolf Interview - 5 Sep 2005
- Mike & Matt Chapman and Jonathan Howe (interviewed separately) discuss the site's games.
- Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005
- Moron Life Interview - 5 Sep 2005
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss their creative process
- Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005
Magazines and Newspapers

- Nintendo Power Interview - July 2008
- Strong Bad discusses SBCG4AP.
- Zoinks! Magazine Interview - October 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 Chapman (interviewed separately)
- Daily Eastern News Interview - 23 Apr 2004
- Mike & Matt Chapman, Don Chapman, and Missy Palmer
- The Boston Globe Interview - 9 Aug 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- HOW Magazine Interview - Aug 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman answer five brief questions.
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution Interview - 21 Jul 2003
- Mike, Matt, Don, & Harriet Chapman
- The Brunswickan Interview - 4 Apr 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- 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.
Radio

- Lost in the Stacks Interview - 15 Dec 2017
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss Flash.
- Ron & Fez Show Interview - 19 Dec 2008
- Mike & Matt Chapman discuss SBCG4AP.
- All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Wired News Radio Interview - 23 Jun 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman and Missy Palmer
- UMFM Interview - 20 May 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- R!OT Radio Interview - 28 Feb 2003
- Matt Chapman (and Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, and Coach Z)
- R!OT Radio Interview - 9 Oct 2002
- Mike & Matt Chapman (and Strong Bad)
Television
- The Screen Savers Interview - 24 Jan 2005
- Mike & Matt Chapman (and the Homestar & Strong Bad puppets)
- Media Television - 22 May 2004
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Pulse Interview - May 2004
- Mike & Matt Chapman
- Pulse Interview - 1 Aug 2003
- Mike & Matt Chapman and Missy Palmer
Public Appearances
Presentations and screenings
- 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
Concerts and shows

- 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.
Conventions and gatherings
- 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
- 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
- Motor City Comic Con 2005 - May 13–15, 2005
- MegaCon 2005 - Feb 25–27, 2005
See Also
- Links to articles about Homestar Runner
- The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments