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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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*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004|"Peasant's Quest interview", ''Adventure Gamers'', 2 Sept 2004]]
*[[Adventure Gamers Interview - 2 Sept 2004|"Peasant's Quest interview", ''Adventure Gamers'', 2 Sept 2004]]
**TBC + [[Jonathan Howe]]
**TBC + [[Jonathan Howe]]
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*[[Inkhole Interview|" The Inkhole Exclusive Interview with Homestar Runner Co-Creator Matt Chapman", ''The Inkhole'', July 2004]]
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*[[Inkhole Interview|"The Inkhole Exclusive Interview with Homestar Runner Co-Creator Matt Chapman", ''The Inkhole'', July 2004]]
**Matt Chapman solo
**Matt Chapman solo
*[[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|"Matt Chapman Interview", ''Club Aquatica'', 29 Oct 2003]]
*[[Club Aquatica Interview - 29 Oct 2003|"Matt Chapman Interview", ''Club Aquatica'', 29 Oct 2003]]
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*[[Mystery Shack Lookback - 13 Jul 2022|"Cipher Hunt", ''Mystery Shack Lookback'', 13 Jul 2022]]
*[[Mystery Shack Lookback - 13 Jul 2022|"Cipher Hunt", ''Mystery Shack Lookback'', 13 Jul 2022]]
**Strong Bad briefly calls in to discuss ''[[Gravity Falls]]''.
**Strong Bad briefly calls in to discuss ''[[Gravity Falls]]''.
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*[[The Kali Kazoo Show - 18 Apr 2021]]
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*[[The Kali Kazoo Show - 18 Apr 2021|''The Kali Kazoo Show'', 18 Apr 2021]]
**Puppet Strong Bad and Puppet Homestar guest star on an episode of the variety show.
**Puppet Strong Bad and Puppet Homestar guest star on an episode of the variety show.
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*"Go flip a tractor tire out in the parking lot.", ''I Think You Two Would Get Along'' - 17 July 2018
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*[[I Think You Two Would Get Along - 17 Jul 2018|"Go flip a tractor tire out in the parking lot." ''I Think You Two Would Get Along'', 17 July 2018]]
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**Matt Chapman discusses the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] Kickstarter.
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**[[Matt Chapman]] discusses the [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] Kickstarter.
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*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018|"An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner", ''Techstuff'', 16 Feb 2018]]
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*[[TechStuff Interview - 16 Feb 2018|"An Interview with the Creators of Homestar Runner", ''TechStuff'', 16 Feb 2018]]
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*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017|"Cult Classics Redux", ''Screenland, 24 Apr 2017]]
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*[[Screenland - 24 Apr 2017|"Cult Classics Redux", ''Screenland'', 24 Apr 2017]]
**Creative process discussed and demonstrated, centering on [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]].
**Creative process discussed and demonstrated, centering on [[Homestar Runner Goes for the Gold]].
*[[Bumperpodcast Interview - 25 Jun 2015|"Matt Chapman Interview", ''Bumperpodcast'', 25 Jun 2015]]
*[[Bumperpodcast Interview - 25 Jun 2015|"Matt Chapman Interview", ''Bumperpodcast'', 25 Jun 2015]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman and [[Jonathan Howe]] (interviewed separately) discuss the site's [[Games|games]].
**Mike & Matt Chapman and [[Jonathan Howe]] (interviewed separately) discuss the site's [[Games|games]].
**Interview conducted at [[#Conventions and gatherings|Dragon Con 2005]]
**Interview conducted at [[#Conventions and gatherings|Dragon Con 2005]]
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*[[Moron Life Interview - 5 Sep 2005|" Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman", ''Moron Life'', 5 Sep 2005]]
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*[[Moron Life Interview - 5 Sep 2005|"Interview with Mike and Matt Chapman", ''Moron Life'', 5 Sep 2005]]
**Creative process discussed.
**Creative process discussed.
**Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005
**Interview conducted at Dragon Con 2005
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==Public Appearances==
==Public Appearances==
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[[Puppet Character Variations|Puppet characters]], primarily Homestar and/or Strong Bad, have been brought along to most public appearances.
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===Presentations and screenings===
===Presentations and screenings===
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[[File:SXSW 2005 Matt and Puppet Homestar.jpg|thumb|[[Matt Chapman]] and Homestar address [[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005|their SXSW audience]] (2005).]]
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[[File:SXSW 2005 Matt and Puppet Homestar.jpg|thumb|[[Matt Chapman]] and Puppet Homestar address [[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005|their SXSW audience]].]]
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*[[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018]]
*[[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
**A prototype of [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] was available for play throughout the convention weekend.
**A prototype of [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] was available for play throughout the convention weekend.
*[[XOXO 2016 Festival - 10 Sep 2016]]
*[[XOXO 2016 Festival - 10 Sep 2016]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
*[[ROFLCon - 26 Apr 2008]]
*[[ROFLCon - 26 Apr 2008]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman joined other panelists for a discussion of Internet popularity.
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**TBC joined other panelists for a discussion of Internet popularity.
*[[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007]]
*[[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
*[[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006]]
*[[Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman discuss their workflow and use of [[Flash]].
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**TBC discussed their workflow and use of [[Flash]].
*[[Paste Rock 'n Reel Festival - 22 Oct 2005]]
*[[Paste Rock 'n Reel Festival - 22 Oct 2005]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
*[[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]]
*[[Alamo Drafthouse - 10 Jun 2005]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman with [[Ryan Sterritt]]
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**TBC + [[Ryan Sterritt]]
*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]]
*[[SXSW Panel - 14 Mar 2005]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman with Ryan Sterritt
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**TBC + Ryan Sterritt
*[[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005|New York University Talk - 1 Mar 2005]]
*[[NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005|New York University Talk - 1 Mar 2005]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman with Ryan Sterritt
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**TBC + Ryan Sterritt
**[[Missy Palmer]], [[Jackie Chapman]], and [[Craig Zobel]] were also in attendance.
**[[Missy Palmer]], [[Jackie Chapman]], and [[Craig Zobel]] were also in attendance.
*[[University of Central Florida - Apr 9 2004]]
*[[University of Central Florida - Apr 9 2004]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman, Missy Palmer, and Ryan Sterritt
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**TBC + Missy Palmer and Ryan Sterritt
*[[University of Saskatchewan Talk - Mar 25 2004]]
*[[University of Saskatchewan Talk - Mar 25 2004]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
*[[FSU Talk - 7 Nov 2003|Florida State University Talk - 7 Nov 2003]]
*[[FSU Talk - 7 Nov 2003|Florida State University Talk - 7 Nov 2003]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
===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 Homestar sang a song.
**Puppet Homestar sang a song.
*[[The Lucky Yates Show - 3 Nov 2007]]
*[[The Lucky Yates Show - 3 Nov 2007]]
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**Mike & Matt Chapman
 
*[[TMBG Concert - 3 May 2006]]
*[[TMBG Concert - 3 May 2006]]
**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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[[File:TwitterGenConGreatPhoto.jpeg|thumb|A "great photo" of the Brothers Chaps at Gen Con 2019.]]
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[[File:TwitterGenConGreatPhoto.jpeg|thumb|A "great photo" of the Brothers Chaps at [[PAX East - 8 Apr 2018|PAX East]].]]
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*{{w|Gen Con}} 2022 - August 4{{-}}7, 2022
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Conventions that TBC attended and also gave a presentation at are listed in the "[[#Presentations and screenings|Presentations and screenings]]" subsection.
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**Meet and greet hosted, [[Dangeresque: Crime Scene Tamperer]] and [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] {{prs|1555946897524801538|6|Aug|2022|alt=demoed at the Greater Than Games booth}}.
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*[https://www.multiversecon.org/ Multiverse Convention] - 19 Oct 2019
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Convention appearances in 2004 and 2005 (excepting Dragon Con) were {{p|l=https://web.archive.org/web/20050517233833/http://store.yahoo.com/homestarrunner/hoatcoco.html staffed by}} [[Don and Harriet Chapman]] rather than TBC.
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**Trogdor!! The Board Game {{prs|1184465825354407936|16|Oct|2019|alt=demoed}}.
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*Gen Con 2019 - August 1{{-}}4, 2019
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*[[Multiverse Convention 2025]] - October 17{{-}}19, 2025
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**Mike & Matt Chapman and Puppet Strong Bad {{prs|1157291398690988032|2|Aug|2019|alt=appeared at the Greater Than Games booth}} to demo [[Trogdor!! The Board Game]].
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*[[Gen Con 2022]] - August 4{{-}}7, 2022
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*{{w|Jonathan Coulton|JoCo Cruise}} 2019 - March 9{{-}}16, 2019
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*[[Multiverse Convention 2019|Multiverse Convention - 19 Oct 2019]]
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**Matt Chapman and Puppet Strong Bad
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*[[Gen Con 2019]] - August 1{{-}}4, 2019
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**Trogdor!! The Board Game {{prs|1103843323645779968|7|Mar|2019|alt=demoed}}.
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*[[JoCo Cruise 2019]] - March 9{{-}}16, 2019
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*Gen Con 2018 - August 2{{-}}5, 2018
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**Matt Chapman
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**Trogdor!! The Board Game demoed.
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*[[Gen Con 2018]] - August 2{{-}}5, 2018
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**{{p|l=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1999933720/trogdor-the-board-game/posts/2250309 Announced}} on July 31
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**Trogdor!! The Board Game [[Trogdor Live Playtest @ GenCon|demoed]].
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*{{w|Heroes Convention}} 2015 - June 19{{-}}21, 2015
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*[[Heroes Convention 2015]] - June 19{{-}}21, 2015
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**[https://web.archive.org/web/20150810030826/http://www.heroesonline.com/heroescon/guests/ Matt Chapman]
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**Matt Chapman
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**[[youtube:ttZwgaq4Cqc|"HeroesCon 2015: Matt Chapman / Homestar Runner / Two More Eggs"]]
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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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*HeroesCon 2008 - June 20-22, 2008
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*[[Heroes Convention 2008]] - June 20{{-}}22, 2008
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**[https://www.heroesonline.com/blog/2007/09/27/just-added-to-indie-island-homestarrunner/ Announced] September 27, 2007
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*{{w|Wizard Entertainment|Wizard World}} Texas 2005 - November 4{{-}}6, 2005
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*{{w|DragonCon}} '05 - Sep 2{{-}}5, 2005
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*Wizard World Boston 2005 - September 30{{-}}October 2, 2005
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**[[H*R.com updates 2005#Wednesday, August 31, 2005|Announced on August 31]]
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*[[Dragon Con 2005]] - Sep 2{{-}}5, 2005
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*{{w|Motor City Comic Con}} 2005 - May 13{{-}}15, 2005
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*Wizard World Chicago 2005 - August 5{{-}}7, 2005
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**[[H*R.com updates 2005#Monday, May 9, 2005|Announced on May 9]]
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*[[Motor City Comic Con 2005]] - May 13{{-}}15, 2005
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*{{w|MegaCon}} 2005 - Feb 25{{-}}27, 2005
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*[[MegaCon 2005]] - Feb 25{{-}}27, 2005
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**[[H*R.com updates 2005#Monday, February 21, 2005|Announced on February 21]]
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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==
*[[Links#Articles|Links to articles]] about Homestar Runner
*[[Links#Articles|Links to articles]] about Homestar Runner
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*[[Appearance Inspired Work]]
*[[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]
*[[The Brothers Chaps' Fansite Acknowledgments]]
[[Category:Interviews and Public Appearances|*]]
[[Category:Interviews and Public Appearances|*]]

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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