Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Podcast

Talking Joe 218 - Nel Yomtov Interview (G.I. Joe , Transformers, Marvel, Iron Man) Sep 14, 2023

Talking Joe 218 - Nel Yomtov Interview (G.I. Joe , Transformers, Marvel, Iron Man) alking Joe 218 - Nel Yomtov Interview (G.I. Joe , Transformers, Marvel, Iron Man) We bring you an interview with another significant person from the history of GI Joe - Nelson "Nel" Yomtov. Nel is known for his work at Marvel comics from 1975 to 1996 - as a writer, colourist and editor and more besides. For GI Joe, he coloured issues of GI Joe, GI joe special Missions, GI Joe order of battle & Joe Vs Transformers & also colored the whole 80 issue Marvel run of Transformers, Nel played a critical role in the history of GI Joe, as in his role as Director of Product Development in Marvel’s licensing division. He was responsible for GI joe's licensing when it launched in 1982 and was in the room where it happened in the critical early meetings between Marvel and Hasbro. We discuss Nel's journey at Marvel, how he got started, working in licensing, colouring, and editing, plus the K-Otics - the band he was in with Larry Hama. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 217 - DISAVOWED - Chris Lie Interview (G.I Joe Arashikage Showdown artist, Sigma 6, Caravan Studios) Sep 07, 2023

Based in Indonesia, Chris Lie is a concept artist & founder of Caravan Studio, designing movies' visuals for projects such as such as for Shazam Fury Of The Gods and working with the likes of Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Warner Bros, Skydance. But importantly for us he before then he was an Intern at Devlis Due, and artist on Arashikage Showdown and Sigma Six comics as well as the 25th Anniversary box art and more! Chrs' career journey makes for a fascinating story! Based in Indonesia, Chris Lie is a concept artist & founder of Caravan Studio, designing movies' visuals for projects such as such as for Shazam Fury Of The Gods and working with the likes of Netflix, Prime, Disney+, Warner Bros, Skydance. But importantly for us he before then he was an Intern at Devlis Due, and artist on Arashikage Showdown and Sigma Six comics as well as the 25th Anniversary box art and more! Chrs' career journey makes for a fascinating story! This audio only version of the interview - is more heavily edited without pauses, erms etc Also available on YouTube with talking heads, covers shared on screen etc: https://youtu.be/0KouDjQsmXg Links: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/chris-lie/4040-45414/issues-cover/ http://caravanstudio.com/ https://twitter.com/chrisliecaravan?lang=en

TALKING JOE 216 - Disavowed - Interview with Sam Wells (Devils Due Assistant Publisher) Aug 31, 2023

ALKING JOE 216 - Disavowed - Interview with Sam Wells (Devils Due Assistant Publisher) Sam Wells, based in Chicago, started as an Intern at Devils Due Publishing and went on to be Assistant Publisher and has gone on to run the Toy shop, Toy De Jour. This is the more tightly edited audio only verion of the YouTube interview posted earlier. https://youtu.be/m2cCLmmNRA0 During his time at Devil's Due, Sam was involved in a bunch of stuff, but most prominently for us, the readers, as the writer on Special Missions Brazil (a story inspired by the original figures), and the Data Desk profiles. He also had some involvement in the Hasbro approval process, who he has previously described as "a multi headed schizophrenic beast". In this interview we have a deep dive into the Devil's Due years, running from the intern days to the end of Sam's time and Devils Due and beyond. Links: https://www.toydejour.com/ https://www.facebook.com/toydejour https://www.instagram.com/toydejour “A Toy Store Near you” show about Toy De Jour https://youtu.be/ivKwcwKm1BM

TALKING JOE 215 - ARAH 301 Preview & Skybound November solicits Aug 24, 2023

With the Skybound November 2023 Solicits , which include the return of ARAH with issue 301, this week's episode is a video summing up the news, with a little bit of my own speculation. Youtube video with images: https://youtu.be/W3_UzkIfMic direct Audio only version http://cast.rocks/hosting/15498/301-preview.mp3 Could we be getting extra unexpected content in 301 Who will be the "one Joe won't survive THIS ISSUE!" (Could Throwdown get Thrown Down a well and forgotten about? (I don't actually talk about this but will welcome your speculation A look at some of the preview art pages G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #1–LARRY HAMA CUT - speculation on what the Larry Hama cut will mean Who will be have their "1st surprising first Energon Universe appearance!" in Transgformers # 2 Text only write up here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/87973289

TALKING JOE 214 - Disavowed - Special Missions Manhattan (Devils Due February 2006) Aug 17, 2023

TALKING JOE 214 - Disavowed - Special Missions Manhattan Mark and Tim Finn are continuing to look back at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite Special missions Manhattan (Devils Due February 2006) For those reading along, this is collected in G.I.JOE AMERICA'S ELITE: SPECIAL MISSIONS TPB March 2007 collecting Manhattan, Tokyo, Antartica (special missions brazil and “the enemy” were never collected). Special Missions: Manhattan Writer: B. Clay Moore, Artist: Jeremy Haun, Colorist: Dave Bryant, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley, Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Brother's Keeper Writer: Mike O'Sullivan, Artist: Tim Seeley, Colorist: John Rauch, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley P.E.T.S. Story by: Sam Wells, Sean Dove, Mike O'Sullivan and the rest of the Joe-Kers at Devil's Due, Art: Sean Dove, Ross Lowery, Stefano Caselli & Daniele Rudoni, Letterer: Brian J. Crowley

TALKING JOE 213 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America’s Elite “The Past Comes Back” # 5 - 6 backup story (2005) Aug 10, 2023

TALKING JOE 213 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America’s Elite “The Past Comes Back” # 5 - 6 backup story (2005) We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with the backup story “The Past Comes Back” from G.I. Joe America's Elite # 5-6 (Devils Due November/ Dec 2005) . For those reading along, this is also collected in 2007 Trade paperback, Dreadnoks: Declassified Creative Team The Past Comes Back Story: Josh Blaylock, Art: Stanley Lau & Ray Toh of Imaginary Friends Studio, Letters: Steve Seeley, Brian J. Crowley Edits: Mike O'Sullivan

TALKING JOE 212 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America’s Elite # 5 - 8 (2005 / 2006) Aug 03, 2023

TALKING JOE 212 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America’s Elite # 5 - 8 (2005 / 2006) Mark and Tim are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite # 5-8 (Devils Due November 2005 – February 2006) as the Joe Casey / Stefano Caselli run continues. For those reading along, this is collected in 2006 Americas Elite TPB 1 “The Newest War (0-5)/ 2 Ties that bind 6-12 or2013 TPB Americas Elite vol 1 from IDW 0-6 , vol 2 (7-12) Creative Team: Written by: Joe Casey, Art by: Stefano Caselli (not issue 5), Nelson Blake II, Inks: John Lowe (5) Colors by: Kendrik Lim of ILS (5&6) Hendrick Lim (7) Daniele Rudoni (8) Lettering by: Steve Seeley & Brian J Crowley Edited by: Mike O'Sullivan 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE Jingle Medley 4 - July 23 catch up on the jingles from the last year Jul 27, 2023

All the Talking Joe Jingles, all the time. An un-numbered episode as this is a completely self indulgent set of silliness and definitely not a thoughtful deep dive into a GI Joe comic. TALKING JOE Jingle Medley 4 Its’s all the jingles and parody songs created for the show since the last Jingle Medley in May 2022, Larry Hama quote C64 Intro, Let’s Talk about SFX, 20 Pages or So, Is it a Serpent Or?, Americas Elite, Dawn of The Red Shadows, Back once again with the GI Joe Master Say Something Nice Freddie Williams, A Real American Bryan, Reading Rainbow, Brandon Jerwa testimonial John Thurmond reading Quotes by SL Gallant cheers- larry hama parody (“Making It up as You Go along”) Sam Moore/ Ugly Ink mongols of cobra island - the wombling song parody Do You Want to Build a clone man? (do you want to build a clone man parody), Techno Techno Techno viper, Baroness Connection (podcast premiere!) A Million Toys (Greatest Showman parody) All the small toys (all the small things parody) Fairytale of the Pit with Falcon & Jinx (Fairytale of New York parody) Skybound Bill Ratner – “now you know”

TALKING JOE 211 - SDCC San Diego Comic Con 2023 Skybound Energon Universe / G.I. Joe Comics news Jul 23, 2023

Talking Joe gets you up to date with the latest San Diego Comic Con 2023 Skybound Energon Universe / G.I. Joe Comics news. I bring you the news from3 of the panels, and include some audio from those panels where available. A big thanks to Phillip Donnelly so getting out the news lave as it happened on the Convention floor. Energon universe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNPXwLPfudU You can read about the initial Skybound news here https://www.patreon.com/posts/84601419 and watch me and Chris M.A.C.L.O.E.D discuss it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbOJjq3pug What we already know: about the Shared Hasbro Energon Universe: • Void Rivals is the stating point of the universe, which started with issue 1 in June • Transformers #1 October 2023 by Daniel Warren Johnson • Duke #1 December 2023 from Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) and Tom Reilly (The Thing), • Cobra Commander #1 January 2024 from Joshua Williamson and Andrea Milana Outside of the Energon universe in its own continuity, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero written by Larry Hama continues #301 with artist Chris Mooneyham. In November, Skybound will also release G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #1 Larry Hama Cut, a special reprint of the iconic first issue featuring Larry Hama’s original, unaltered scripting. One theme that was repeated is that they want letters! Void rivals@skybound.com is the email address, so get writing! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 210 - INTERVIEW - ARTIST MATHEW -MAC REY- REYNOLDS - SPY HUNTER - PAPERBOY- MERCENARY SEA Jul 20, 2023

New episode! TJ 210 - Interview with Artist Mathew "Mac Rey" Reynolds. NEATO! Youtube (with us on video and extra images): https://youtu.be/ziuz8_HWJlk Audio Only Podcast (with better sound) at normal Podcatchers, links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Following on from our recent deep dive into the Larry Hama written comic "Spy Hunter and Paper Boy" Mark and Tim Finn took some time to catch up with the artist of the book (and G.I. Joe fan) artist Mathew "Mac Rey" Reynolds. Mathew Mac Rey Reynolds We talk about discovering G.I. Joe as a kid back in 1982, the influence that it has had, early life, comics, art and breaking in to comics. We discuss his big comics projects to date: Vic Falcon (the creator owned project he developed with Larry Hama), Mercenary Sea, Ruff & Reddy, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy, and speculate at the possibility of G.I. Joe in his future. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE - Cobra Convergence 7 - HCC788 interviews Mark & Tim Jul 12, 2023

Its Cobra Convergence 7! And Mark and Tim were interviewed by HCC788 AKA Bryan Stephen. It's a non numbered episode as we are just doing a bit of self-indulgent navel gazing talking about ourselves and the podcast. The YouTube version is here: https://youtu.be/l9xO36Gf30w But its all chat, so the audio only version is just as good! Find out more about CC7 here: https://hcc788.com/ Our CC7 episode on Spy Hunter & Paper Boy came out last week and is available here https://youtu.be/2w5bEAg5ES4

Talking Joe 209 - Spy Hunter & Paper Boy review - For Cobra Convergence 7 - The Best Hama Joe comic you've never heard of! Jul 06, 2023

Talking Joe 209 - Spy Hunter & Paper Boy review - For Cobra Convergence 7 - The Best Hama Joe comic you've never heard of! Its the annual fan Cobra Convergence 7 where across the month Joe fan creators share new content! And the loose theme this year is spies, so what better tie in than to look at an unknown but GREAT comic from GI Joe Legend Larry Hama with the name SPYHUNTER in the tittle! Find out more about CC7 here: https://hcc788.com/ In this episode of next episode Mark and Tim are talking about what I am calling Larry Hama’s best GI Joe comic that you have never heard of, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy, released May 2021. (Even if technically speaking it isn't GI Joe). Released May 2021, Spy Hunter & Paper Boy #1-6 (DC, $3.99 each): a "digital first" (but in reality digital only) comic arriving on DC’s digital first channels including ComiXology, with all six issues released on the same day You can find the issues digitally on Amazon (formerly comiXology) link https://t.co/e4xMWUOT2x You can also find the issue in other places if you were to Google "spyhunter paperboy viewcomic" The series is written by Larry Hama with art by Mac Rey, and letters by Pat Brosseau and it features a crossover between two old video game franchises, Spy Hunter and Paper Boy. There are very few details publicly available about the book - all 6 issues were quietly released as "Digital first" in May 2021 without any sort of fanfare or publicity by DC. There was really nothing in the comic itself that explained what the series was or why it existed and never had a print release. This is some of the best GI Joe like work by Hama since his prime in the 80s at Marvel with some stunning art. You can read the series and listen or listen and then read it or just listen, whatever!. There are a few spoilers but we've tried not to go too heavy on details of plot. Mac Rey (artist) - Arkansas resident, Mathew “Mac Rey” Reynolds started out in comics back in the early days of Malibu on books like AIRMAN and THE PROTECTORS, more recently he has worked on THE MERCENARY SEA from Image Comics. And “The RUFF and REDDY SHOW” from DC comics. After working on a creator-owned project called VIC FALCON with G.I. JOE writer Larry Hama, they went on to work together on Spy Hunter & Paper Boy. Spy Hunter: a vehicular combat action game developed by Bally Midway and released for arcades in 1983. The object of the game is to drive down roads in the technologically advanced the fictitious G-6155 Interceptor car and destroy various enemy vehicles with a variety of onboard weapons. Paperboy is an arcade action game developed and published by Atari Games and Midway Games, and released in 1985. The player takes the role of a paperboy who delivers a fictional newspaper called The Daily Sun along a suburban street on his bicycle. The game was ported to many home systems beginning in 1986.

TALKING JOE 208 - Void Arrival - Void Rivals #1 review Skybound June 2023 with guest Josh Eggebeen Jun 29, 2023

Talking Joe Ep 208 Void Arrival - Void Rivals #1 review Skybound June 2023 with guest Josh Eggebeen This episode was recorded with video so it is relatively visual - particularly on the cover gallery section. The YouTube link is here https://youtu.be/snu2AMOZjq4 However it should still work as audio only. If you are listening audio only let me know what you think. Mark and Tim talk about Void rivals #1 released 14 June 2023 . It’s the launchpad of the Hasbro Energon Universe at the new home of GI Joe, Skybound! We are joined by Josh “After Action Report” Eggebeen who tells us all about his scavenger hunt for the issue 1 variant covers – “Gotta catch’ em all!” We talk about what we think of this issue, but also what it might mean for the wider Energon Universe. Episode links Cover Gallery - https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/comic/1370408/void-rivals-1 About the GI Joe animation – “In the Presence of Mine Enemies” http://joeguide.com/summaries/in_the_presence_of_mine_enemies/ After Action Report - http://afteractionreport.net

TALKING JOE 207 - IMAGE/SKYBOUND G.I. JOE COMICS NEWS DISCUSSION - SPOILERS! TALKING FORCE SPECIAL! Jun 22, 2023

TALKING JOE 207 - IMAGE/SKYBOUND G.I. JOE COMICS NEWS DISCUSSION - SPOILERS! TALKING FORCE SPECIAL! Welcome to this Full Force and Talking Joe crossover event special TALKING FORCE LIVE, with Christopher McLeod AKA #Diagnostik80 and of course Talking Joe’s very own Mark ! We will be breaking down all the recent comic news surrounding Image/Skybound, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Void Rivals and A Real American Hero!! SPOILERS AHEAD!! Video version here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrbOJjq3pug&t=9s Talking Joe Patreon Article - the story so far with links to all the articles https://www.patreon.com/posts/skybound-story-84601419 TALKING FORCE LIVE SPECIAL!! IMAGE/SKYBOUND G.I. JOE COMICS NEWS DISCUSSION!! 💥 Welcome to this Full Force and Talking Joe crossover event special TALKING FORCE LIVE, with Christopher McLeod AKA #Diagnostik80 and of course Talking Joe’s very own Mark ! We will be breaking down all the recent comic news surrounding Image/Skybound, G.I. Joe, Transformers, Void Rivals and A Real American Hero!! SPOILERS AHEAD!! LINKS: Talking Joe Patreon Article - the story so far with links to all the articles https://www.patreon.com/posts/skyboun... TALKING JOE: Website: https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ THE FULL FORCE PODCAST: Podbean: http://thefullforce.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-... YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4P... You can also follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/TheFullForce (@TheFullForce) And Facebook: facebook.com/TheFullForce We also have a Patreon page, so check that out for the chance to get exclusive bonus content and early access to even more awesome episodes: https://www.patreon.com/TheFullForceP... Keep listening, watching, following, liking, subscribing and generally interacting with all the content we put out...... FULL FORCE!!!

Talking Joe 206 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America's Elite # 1 - 4 (2005) Jun 15, 2023

Talking Joe 206 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe America's Elite # 1 - 4 (2005) Mark and Tim are continuing their look at the Disavowed era with G.I.Joe America's Elite # 1 - 4 (Devils Due July-October 2005) , the first arc of the Joe Casey run For those reading along, this is collected in 2006 Americas Elite TPB 1 “The Newest War (0-5) or2013 TPB Americas Elite vol 1 from IDW 0-6 It's the return of some classic jingles in this episode, where the big question being asked is; "does Flint push a push pop?" We really enjoyed the big opener in issue zero, so how does this momentum hold up for the next arc of four issues? Creative Team Written by: Joe Casey, Pencils by: Stefano Caselli, Inks by: Andrew Pepoy, Colors by: Sunder Raj with Carsten Bradley, and Kendrik Lim of Imaginary Friends Studio (issue 3 & 4) Lettering by: Steve Seeley, Edited by: Mark Powers, Associate Editor: Mike O'Sullivan

TALKING JOE 205 - DISAVOWED - AMERICA'S ELITE! #0 “The Newest War” (Devils Due June 2005) Jun 08, 2023

TALKING JOE 203 - DISAVOWED - AMERICA'S ELITE! #0 “The Newest War” (Devils Due June 2005) YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHgnMgEuQm0 It's the start of an all new era of Talking Joe Disavowed - we have concluded the first phase of the Devils Due era with GI Joe #43 and the end of the Brandon Jerwa era, and

TALKING JOE 204 - Sam Moore AKA Ugly Ink - The Traveller's Guide to Flogoria interview May 18, 2023

Talking Joe talks to Sam Moore AKA "Ugly Ink" - The Traveller's Guide to Flogoria interview Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2c3nFK7sR0 Sam Moore is the creator of a new comic - The Traveller's Guide to Flogoria - a sci fi fantasy comic from Scout comics out soon. We talk about Sam's love for GI joe, the collection he keeps in his studio, and how the influence of GI Joe has inspired his work - from Devilfish Orange in his boats, to GI Joe packaging style comic covers, to filecard profiles. More about Ugly ink and Flogoria; http://instagram.com/ugly_ink/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Flogoria/Details to order the book https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/APR231822

TALKING JOE 203 - DISAVOWED - ARASHIKAGE SHOWDOWN - WITH JOSH BLAYLOCK May 11, 2023

TALKING JOE 203 - DISAVOWED - ARASHIKAGE SHOWDOWN - WITH JOSH BLAYLOCK Mark and Tim continuing their look at the GI Disavowed era with Arashikage Showdown (Devils Due May 2005) , and Josh Blaylock stops by to contribute some recollections. It's an unusual book format in this week's review being Digest sized, 5 inches by 7.5 inches, black and white, 122 pages. Story: Josh Blaylock, Art: Chris Lie, with Tony Tamai, Anthony Spay, Ramanda Kamarga, Dove McHargue, Letters: Marshall Dillon, , Editors: Mark Powers, Mike O'Sullivan, Graphic Design: Evan Suit, Marshall Dillon Cover: Susan Luo 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 202 - DISAVOWED - SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED 2-6 DEVILS DUE 2005 May 04, 2023

TALKING JOE 202 - DISAVOWED - SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED 2-6 DEVILS DUE 2005 Mark & Tim are finishing* their look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Disavowed era with Snake Eyes: Declassified issues 2-6 (Devils Due Sep 2005 -Jan 2006) *But we are hoping to speak to Brandon at some point in the future! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Emiliano Santalucia & Robert Atkins Colors: John Rauch & Jason Jensen Letters: Steve Seeley with Brian Crowley Cover: Emiliano Santa Lucía & Jeremy Roberts #3 Flip Cover: David Witt 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 201 - DISAVOWED - SNAKE EYES DECLASSIFIED 1 DEVILS DUE 2005 Apr 20, 2023

TALKING JOE 201 - DISAVOWED - Snake Eyes Declassified 1 DEVILS DUE 2005 Snake Eyes Declassified Mark and Tim are in a shark cage as they continue their deep dive look at the Brandon Jerwa era of G.I. Joe Disavowed with Snake Eyes: Declassified issues 1 (Devils Due Sep 2005) , which came out 2 months after Bandon Jerwa’s final issue 43 on the main book. We set the context and some and look at issue 1 in detail this episode - we will cover the remaining issues 2-5 next time. We refer to the Intro sequence of Apocalypse Now Links ( see clip here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-62d-9HLtY) More on this issue: https://www.yojoe.com/comics/declassified/declassified1.shtml Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Emiliano Santalucia Colors: John Rauch Letters: Steve Seeley Cover: Emiliano Santa Lucía & Jeremy Roberts 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 200 - Squiduenjoe Trivia Quiz anniversary special Apr 13, 2023

Talking Joe Episode 200 - Squiduenjoe Trivia Quiz anniversary special It's a 200th (numbered) anniversary episode, so It's another Squiduenjoe special, with special guests joining us to answer GI Joe Trivia in our unique quiz. Mark is the quizmaster host, with current and former presenters; Chief, Steve, Tim and friend of the show Bart Simon joining as contestants in the internets most unique GI Joe Trivia quiz show. Diana Davis, Chris McLeod and Thomas "talks Toys" join us with with guest questions. While there is definitely some visual elements to enjoy from the video, you should still be able to follow what's happening as an audio only version. Find the video version on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6XlppdP-oKDkn0SMSTspA

TALKING JOE 199 - After Action Report Command Files Kickstarter Apr 06, 2023

Latest EP TJ199 - Mark Talking Joe talks with Greg Agustin, Roger Taft and Hawk sanders from the After Action Report Command Files Kickstarter Originally a YouTube Livestream - https://youtube.com/live/bbk8pO1KefU After Action Report: Command Files Volume #1: Unofficial G.I. Joe Character Guide. This first volume of COMMAND FILES is a visual character guide book that features roughly half of all the G.I. Joe Team characters that were toys (scroll down to see the list). Cobra and affiliated characters are not covered. The second volume is a planned Kickstarter project for Summer 2023 (featuring the remaining number of G.I. Joe Team characters). A third volume is planned for 2024 which will cover COBRA & affiliates. Each character entry will have an extensive list of data points and pictures based upon the original file card dossiers with examples of that character's appearance in many different media, including cartoons, comics & movies. Links: KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-command-files-gi-joe-character-guideAfterAction report https://afteractionreport.net/Greg's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/g_unit2472/?hl=en-gbRising Sun comics: https://www.risingsuncomics.com/

TALKING JOE 198 - DISAVOWED - SILENT PRELUDE Mar 30, 2023

Silent Prelude review YouTube video version https://youtu.be/5GHFNqo04cI Mark and Tim continue to look at the Brandon Jerwa era of the GI Disavowed era with a deep dive look at this fascinating 5 page story which was exclusively included in the Snake Eyes: Declassified and never reprinted. Publisher: Devil's Due Issue Date: April 2006 Series: Snake Eyes: Declassified Issue Number: TPB Story & Breakdowns: Larry Hama, Finished Pencils: Ron Wagner, Colors: Jason Jensen, Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Silent Prelude Snake-Eyes is seeing Scarlett off on a parachute jump. Storm Shadow, in a Cobra CLAW, kidnaps Scarlett out of the air. Snake-Eyes attempts to get her back but fails allowing Storm Shadow to escape with Scarlett. This is the first meeting of Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow as true enemies. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 197 - Rod Whigham Interview - legendary Marvel GI Joe artist Mar 23, 2023

Mark and Tim spoke with Rod Whigham Sat 3rd March. Rod Whigham is a commercial and comic book artist. He began his career in the mid-1980s, drawing a run on 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero' covering most of issues 31-58 , and returning for # 78 and #116-118 the Destro Search and Destroy trilogY YouTube: https://youtu.be/nRPlkbBt-f0 His comics career includes stints on titles at Marvel and DC including The Punisher, Star Trek and the Shadow. And since 2008 Rod has been the artist of the syndicated comic strip 'Gil Thorp'. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 196 - DISAVOWED - crank! Interview Mar 16, 2023

TALKING JOE 196 - DISAVOWED - crank! Interview We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe with an interview with special guest Chris Crank, AKA Crank! Christopher Crank is a comics letterer currently based out of Cincinnati, OH. He was part of the original Devil's Due crew, as webmaster, forum admin, Flash animation creator, letters page wrangler (for a time) and at the end of the era, letterer. Crank! is now a full time letterer, working on projects such as ITGirl and The Atomics, Revival, Hack/Slash, Rick & Morty, Battlepug, Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters see more credits at https://comicvine.gamespot.com/crank/4040-52438/issues-cover/ Outside of comics you can find him on Twitter (@ccrank), talking about junk at Crankcast and playing music with the Vladimirs and Sono Morti. Crank's Links: Site: http://www.crankcast.com Twitter: @ccrank Instagram: @ccrank_ a On the Patreon site https://www.patreon.com/posts/79234959 is a post are some photos of the Devil's Due offices and a couple of wallpapers that Crank created. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe 195 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series 2 Mar 09, 2023

Talking Joe 195 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series 2. Mark is joined by dark apprentices Tim and Jay to continuing our look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Joe with Master and Apprentice series two, issues 1-4 (Devils Due February 2005– May 2005) , which were coming out at the same time as # 40 – 42 Union of the Snake / Dawn of the Red Shadows arc. It's the return of GI Jay after a while away, nice to have him back for a special guest appearance! This week … We get lost with Demon faces in the flames We try to figure out why Billy afraid of exploding horses We find out that Jay believes that Japanese girl characters in all fiction can only be named after characters from the 1982 Wolverine miniseries. We try to remember which one is Slice and which one is Dice. We explore how Udon plays a significant role in the making of this book Jay gets carried away with his "Budo, Private Eye" fanfic And an extra serving of waffle as always 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 194 - DISAVOWED - GI JOE vs TRANSFORMERS 2 - with special guests Mar 02, 2023

Mark and Tim continue to look at the Disavowed era with G.I.JOE VS. THE TRANSFORMERS II #1-4 (Devils Due Sep-Dec 2004/2005) We feature contributions from writer Dan Jolley and aartists Tim Seeley & E.J. Su Creative Team Story: Dan Jolley, Pencils: 1,2&4 Tim Seeley and E.J. Su, , with Tim Seeley Layouts on issue 3 and Emiliano Santalucia and Guido Guidi Pencils Inks: Andrew Pepoy, Coloring: Val Staples, Jeremy Roberts Lettering: Robin Spehar of Dreamer Design, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design by Mike Norton, Military Consultation by Andrew Swenson, More about the series here https://www.yojoe.com/comics/devils-due-gijoe-vs-transformers-ii/

TALKING JOE 193 - wishlist for the new GI Joe publisher with guests Jason and Bryan Feb 16, 2023

What is our wishlist from the new GI Joe publisher? Mark and Tim Finn are joined by Jason Murrell (Order of Battle) and Bryan Mitchell ("A Real American Bryan") We speculating on future plans for the GI Joe comic at the new publisher, asking 2 key questions- What would we want to see from the Larry Hama written book for 301 and beyond? AND What would welike to see from the new (as yet not officially announced) publisher, beyond the Hama ARAH book? This was originally a YouTube livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izOKKxjFjFY recorded 4th Feb 2023 (before a new publisher has been confirmed). This is audio only - it is much more heavily edited (removing erms pauses etc) and has better audio quality. The video has us on Camera - but it isn't image heavy so you're not missing out by going audio only route.

TALKING JOE 192 - TIM SEELEY INTERVIEW - G.I. Joe Devils Due artist Feb 09, 2023

Mark and Tim continue our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe with an interview with special guest Tim Seeley We never take it easy on the comics when we are doing our reviews (I like to think we keep it to objective criticism - either gushing praise or unfair scorn) but I have a genuine affection for Tim Seeley's art run on GI Joe and it was great to get to talk to him about his time working on GI Joe with Devil's Due. Tim Seeley is an American comic book creator with many credits to his name, which includes writing on books such as Grayson and Batman Eternal, as the co-creator co-creator of the Image Comics titles Hack/Slash , but most importantly as a creator synonymous with the Devils Due Era of GI Joe; most significantly Pencilling most of issue 23-43, and writing the issues of Frontline, Special Missions and the 3rd and 4th Transformers crossovers., and more besides. We talk about Starting at Devils Due & recommending Steve Kurth as artist Bullpen environment of Devils Due A memorable encounter with Larry Hama Moving from Drawing to both writing and drawing The end of his run with issue 43 & launch of Americas elite GI Joe vs Transformers Working with Robert Kirkman back in early 200s - Snake Eyes on the moon! and more besides! This episode will be available as both audio only (more tightly edited) and video (3 talking heads with some extra images to illustrate talking points). My preference would be the audio only which gets rid of al the erms etc.

Clip - Tim talks Snake Eyes unmasked Feb 02, 2023

This is a clip from episode 190 (master and apprentice). Tim talks about his thoughts on seeing Snake Eyes unmasked.

TALKING JOE 191 - JIM SHOOTER INTERVIEW - MARVEL EDITOR IN CHIEF Jan 25, 2023

Jim Shooter Interview For the 40th anniversary, Talking Joe continues its look back to the secret origins of GI Joe ARAH. Mark and Tim talk to Jim Shooter, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics when G.I Joe was launched in 1982. As you will find out, Jim was instrumental to the creation and success of the G.I. Joe comic and the property as a whole. Jim Shooter is an American comics creator, editor, and publisher. He made his start writing Legion of Super-Heroes when he was only fourteen years old, He served as the editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1978 to 1987 and during this time launched G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero in 1982, gave Larry Hama the writing gig and has editor in chief credits up to issue 64. After leaving Marvel he founded several comics companies including Valiant Comics, Defiant Comics and Broadway Comics. YouTube video is here. The audio only version should be broadly the same content - the audio quality is better, and has been edited down more carefuly. The benefit of the video is that we are all on screen and i share a few images on screen, but largely for colour rather than essential for understanding. https://youtu.be/7Hu7UMIajHM We talk about - Licensed Properties at Marvel in the 1980s - The general conditions for Marvel, teetering on bankruptcy, and owners who had no interest in comics. - How Marvel was approached for G.I. Joe and the initial steps to putting together the book. - The parallels and differences with the launch of Transformers at Marvel. - And so much more besides!

Talking Joe 190 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series I Jan 19, 2023

TJ 190 - Disavowed - G.I Joe Master and Apprentice Series I Mark and Tim continuing to look at the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Disavowed era with Master and Apprentice series one, issues 1-4 (Devils Due May – August 2004), which were coming out at the same time as # 30-34 the Players and pawns arc. We talk about the artist of this series - Stefano Caselli Tim is confused by a man shaving his beard We ask where's Dojo? We talk about the (potential) death of Wade for the second time in recent issue discussions. Tim monologues on his view regarding how Snake Eye's face should be portrayed Will Tim figure out who Mikhail Derenko becomes? Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Artwork: Stefano Caselli & Sunder Raj, Lettering: Dreamer Design, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson, Covers: Stefano Caselli Blurb: Their names are legend: Snake Eyes. Kamakura. The Silent Ninja Master and his Apprentice, both valued members of the G.I. Joe team. But it wasn't always that way... Only a few years ago, the G.I. Joe team had been disbanded, leaving Snake-Eyes with a chance to find peace with his fiancee, Scarlett. Sean Collins was a bright young career soldier, chosen to serve in an elite unit called Hammer Team. But a bitter twist of fate would bring them together. In one terrible night, both men see all they hold dear shattered at the hands of the terrorist known as Firefly. Neither sees any hope for the future - until Sean seeks the discipline of Ninja teachings. Bound by fate, the two men embark on a quest for justice as Master & Apprentice.

TALKING JOE 189 - RON RUDAT INTERVIEW Jan 05, 2023

Talking Joe interviews Ron Rudat - G.I. Joe Legend You can choose between the more heavily edited audio version (removing pauses etc) or the YouTube version with added visual content (we are al on camera, and I share some photos etc on screen) YouTube Video here: https://youtu.be/fz3za3_4fPw Audio Podcasts links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Ron Rudat has been associated with GI Joe for over 40 years. He was part of Hasbro’s Research and Development (R&D) team and designed every single figure from 1982-1986, and many of the 1987 wave, as well as several vehicles and graphics. Simply put, without Ron, the G.I. Joe characters as we know them, would not have existed. We talk about: Ron's Studio - past & present Civil War re-enactment / shooting Working at Hasbro The horror of presentation meetings The process for designing figures and vehicles Ron's fine art and so much more... More info/ links to things we discuss : Ron Rudat profile at 3D Joes https://www.3djoes.com/ron-rudat.html A real American Book : https://arealamericanbook.com/tag/ron-rudat/ Ron Rudat Fine Art https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/ron-rudat Operation Recall https://www.operationrecall.com/ About Retelo from Operation Recall: https://www.3djoes.com/retelo.html

TALKING JOE 188 - DISAVOWED - INTERVIEW WITH Andrew Swenson - DD Military Consultation Dec 29, 2022

Mark and Tim are continuing to look at the Disavowed era with a special interview episode. Our special guest is Andrew Swenson, credited as Military Consultation for Brandon Jerwa’s era of 25 through to 43, the Master & Apprentice and Snake eyes Declassified mini series We talk about First encounters with G.I. Joe How he was qualified for the "Military Consultation" title, how that role came about and what it involved and as always a whole bunch of chit chat

Talking Joe Ep 187.5 / Outta Timers 19.5 Ben and Chief Christmas special Dec 25, 2022

Talking Joe Ep 187.5 / Outta Timers 19.5 Ben and Chief, the OG Talking Joe originators return for a bonus Christmas Special. I asked for a short contribution for the Christmas special, and they gave me a whole show! Chief and Ben created Talking Joe in 2018 and were the hosts of the first 24 episodes, and reunited for the spin-off Outta Timers podcast. This is the first time they're both back as a duo since Talking Joe episode 24 in May 2019 They talk sour sweets, Christmas movies, Walkmans / Walkmen (?) and most importantly memories of GI Joe toys under the Christmas tree!

TALKING JOE 187 - Christmas nostalgia special with special guests galore and xmas songs a go go Dec 22, 2022

TALKING JOE 187 - Christmas special with special guests It's a Talking Joe Christmas Special with a break from our normal comics deep dive. Mark is joined by Tim to talk Christmas Gifts, Traditions and Joe stories with some Musical interludes, with a host of special guests giving their GI Joe Christmas memories and more. Big thanks to all our contributors; Andrew Swenson, Michael Kelly, GI Jay Cordray, Chris McLeod, Carson "3D Joes" Mataxis, Adam Riches, Matt “Mate Mylar” Miller, Bart Simon, Stephen Jubber, Chuck X Goren, Paddy Lennon, Malcham Zidek (aka UndeadOpFigs / Chad LaForce) and Kirk Bozigian! Despite not actually being about GI Joe comics I probably spent more time on this episode than any other due to the amount of editing and extra content created! And there's more- we will be dropping an extra special bonus mini episode on Dec 25th featuring the return of Chief and Ben to Talking joe!

TALKING JOE 186 - Interview with Hasbro's Michael Kelly - VP, Global Publishing for Hasbro, and Acting Global Franchise Lead – G.I.JOE Dec 15, 2022

Michael Kelly is the VP, Global Publishing for Hasbro, and Acting Global Franchise Lead – G.I.JOE, starting in 2006 a Senior Publishing Manager, he's been at 16 years at Hasbro including 11 years at the helm of Hasbro's Global Publishing department. Michael has been the guy at Hasbro working with IDW on their G.I Joe publishing since the very start, and so has many years of experience at Hasbro to draw upon in this fascinating interview with Mark and Tim discussing Michael's career & interests, the IDW era of G.I. joe comics, and looking forward to the future. We discuss: What is involved in Michael's job Some behind the scenes on pivotal IDW books like Cobra, Revolution, World on Fire, Death of Snake Eyes We touch on the post-IDW world and potential reprint approach for the future And as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 185 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #43 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 2 (2005) Dec 08, 2022

TALKING JOE 185 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #43 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 2 (2005) 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 184 - ARAH 300 ALL IN PT5 review Dec 01, 2022

TALKING JOE 184 - ARAH 300 ALL IN PT5 review Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 300 released 23rd November 2022 - It’s an overlength episode for an overlength issue! - We look at the many variant covers, and hear direct from one of the artists, Ron Salas! - What is the latest with the breakout star of this arc, Geoffrey the Technoviper - Did the issue meet our lofty expectations? What did we make of the big reveals? - Tim predicted with total confidence that Wade Collins was definitely dying in issue 300, so let’s find out how Wade “Still Alive” Collins is faring. - And as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 183 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #42 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 1 (2005) Nov 24, 2022

TALKING JOE 183 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #42 “Dawn of the Red Shadows" Part 1 (2005) Links to the latest audio only podcast at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ We will be talking about issue 300 of ARAH out this week very soon, but in the meantime, we continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #42 “Dawn of the red shadows” Part 1 (Devils Due May 2005), the penultimate issue from Brandon Jerwa’s run. In today's episode mark & Tim Finn are joined by special guest, long suffering listener, Richard Straw (Carol Straw ). Also, another episode, another new opening song. CREATIVE TEAM Story: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Tim Seeley (Page 1-22), Emiliano Santalucia (Page 23-44) Inks: Cory Hamscher Coloring: Brett R. Smith Lettering: Steve Seeley Editor: Mark Powers Associate Editor: Mike O'Sullivan Graphic Design: Mike Norton Production Assistance: Sean Dove Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 182 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #40 & 41 “Union of the snake” Part 5 & 6 of 6 (Devils Due March & April 2005) Nov 16, 2022

Mark and Tim Finn are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #40 & 41 “Union of the snake” Part 5 & 6 of 6 (Devils Due March & April 2005) Highlights include: · A discussion of the context of the books cancellation announcement in January 2001 and how that might have impacted the book · We really like the cover to issue 41! · Tim really has a problem with General Rey’s haircut · And an even bigger problem with the use of a tactical nuke · Killing characters and not “putting the toys back in the box of the next kid” · and as always, so much more! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 181 - ARAH 299 ALL IN PT4 review Nov 03, 2022

TALKING JOE 181 - ARAH 299 ALL IN PT4 review Latest episode at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 299 released 19th October 2022 - Do you want to build a clone man? Mark increases his edit work on this podcast by creating another brand new parody song to start the episode (the third in a row). - We talk about the size of the Joe universe - How much more can they fit in before the episode 300 conclusion - Will Wade make it - “The elephant in the bacta tank” - The ongoing adventures of Geoffrey the Technoviper - And as always, so much more!

TALKING JOE 180 - LARRY HAMA Interview Oct 27, 2022

Larry Hama Interview – Recorded 1st October 2022 Finally – Talking Joe has been able to speak with G.I. Joe legend Larry Hama! At the outset of Talking Joe we always thought picking the brains of the great man would be a show highlight, and he didn’t disappoint! We try our level best to ask some new questions for Larry so we skip past the sort of GI Joe #1 and #21 were created in this talk. You have the choice of an audio only version (with extra editing to clean up the audio and get rid of some pauses and pops etc and a bonus introductory jingle). Or the video version https://youtu.be/L5hyrQaLPQc · Early years at Marvel · New York & Larry’s favourite cup of coffee · Recent work drawing Breakdowns on DCs books · The inspiration for the voice of Cobra Commander · Exploring “what making it up as he goes along” really means, including approaching the IDW finale of issue 300. · His approach to “writing” · The origin of the I Ching Hexagram tattoo · The convention experience · The issue 21 Silent issue cover and Larry’s 40thAnniversary cover reinterpretation to “fix it”. · The origin of the Baroness · Thoughts on the IDW era, Dawn, new characters and representation. He really needs no introduction… Larry Hama is an American comic-book writer, artist, actor, and musician who has worked in the fields of entertainment and publishing since the 1960s. Most importantly he is the person who has been writing GI Joe comics starting with issue 1 in 1982, and has continued (on and off) to present day.

TALKING JOE 179 - ARAH 298 ALL IN PT3 review with Jason from Order of Battle Oct 20, 2022

ALKING JOE 179 - ARAH 298 ALL IN PT3 review Mark and Tim are still joined by Jason Murrell, host of the Order of Battle Podcast to talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 298 released 21st September 2022 - There’s a new opening song for all the Wombles fans out there. - We start things off with a positive - There’s a new Jingle – “20 Pages or so” - Some ruminating on Revanche - More speculation on what we’ll get in 300 - We take a look at the Cobra imp - And more! Link to Order of Battle - https://audioboom.com/channels/5017675

TALKING JOE J178 - Order of Battle & Comics news Oct 13, 2022

TJ178 Order of Battle & Comics news Mark and Tim are joined by Jason Murrell, host of the Order of Battle Podcast. We discuss the Order of Battle Podcast & some of Jason’s G.I. Joe origin story. We then delve into some of the recent happenings in the world of GI Joe comics, including the 40th anniversary hardback collection, Larry Hama’s recent ask me anything session and discuss the IDW era of comics a little. Jason will stick around for next week’s episode when we cover G.I. Joe ARAH # 298 Links: 40th Anniversary Hardcover. Click "look inside" for a preview https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711310/gi-joe-a-real-american-hero-40th-anniversary-special-deluxe-edition-by-larry-hama-steve-leialoha-russ-heath-herb-trimpe/ Hasbro at MCM https://toynewsi.com/news.php?itemid=44653&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Reddit Hama AMA https://www.reddit.com/r/gijoe/comments/xuq0s9/this_is_larry_hama_ama/ Order of Battle https://audioboom.com/channels/5017675

Talking Joe 177 - Freddie Williams II interview - G.I Joe cover artist Oct 06, 2022

Audio only Podcast version of the interview with Freddie E. Williams II. We talk interlocking covers, his 40th Anniversary, First Strike, G.I. Joe the movie, Batman Black & White & more! YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fev7NiWaeD0 Freddie E. Williams II is an American comic book writer and artist. He first gained attention in 2005, when he began work with DC Comics on the comic series Robin and on the Eisner Award-winning series Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle. He has since gone on to work on several crossover series including Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II, He-Man/ThunderCats and Injustice vs. Masters of the Universe. But most importantly he has worked extensively for IDW on GI Joe comics covers including 3 sets of interlocking covers! Freddie's website is https://freddieart.com/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 176 - Jamie Sullivan interview - talking about GI Joe Covers Sep 29, 2022

Mark and Tim talk to artist Jamie Sullivan about his record breaking issue 300 cover, 40th Anniversary issue, connecting covers and more. This was originally recorded as a YouTube livestream, so while we illustrate on screen with images, it still works as an audio only discussion. Link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAep9or-swk Jamie Sullivan is a cover artist for IDW’s GI Joe: A Real American Hero comic series, creating nearly 30 covers during IDW’s run*, and all manner of other GI Joe projects like Marvel cover recreations, and Hector Garrido package art recreations. Before he boldly goes in a new direction with his comics art, he finished out his IDW run with a wraparound cover to IDW’s final issue, 300 featuring 313 distinct characters in a single image, breaking the record for the most characters on a comic book cover previously set by Deadpool issue 27 with 224 characters. *248,256,257,258,259,260, 267, 278, 291, 300 + connecting covers #266-270 “Original 13”, #271-275 "All Hands On Deck" #296-300 "Cobra Command". Plus also the cover to “Complete Silence” (issue 21 reprint) and a page in the 40thAnniversary special. As well as the artist for Toynami’s current line of Robotech Toys and limited edition prints. He’s worked for companies such as Disney and Marvel and has created art for Lucasfilm’s Star Wars. Jamie is the Co-Creator and Artist of the comic book “4 Reasons To Own A Death Ray” and the upcoming series “The Deeply Enthralling Misadventures of My Amputated Toe”. Jamie’s attention to detail, inventive composition and deep love for the subject matter he works with is what continues to make him a fan favourite. https://www.facebook.com/JSIandDESIGN https://www.jsianddesign.com/

TALKING JOE 175 - Disavowed - G.I. Joe #38 & 39 “Union of the snake” Part 3 & 4 of 6 (Devils Due January & February 2005) Sep 22, 2022

TALKING JOE 175 Disavowed - DD 38 & 39 We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #38 & 39 “Union of the snake” Part 3 & 4 of 6 (Devils Due January & February 2005) Chris McLoed joins us for the first time on a comics deep dive since Ep 62 march 2020 This week: Mark proves definitively that he know more about GI Joe that Chris. We ask if a Night Viper jump head first out of the back of a helicopter 20 ft in the air without any repercussions. Or standard concussions. More Joe characters die after being introduced for the first time a couple of panels earlier Pardon me boy is that Cobra attacking Fort Hauchuka If you'd never thought about Monkeywrench's accessory before, well here's where you find out what it is and what its capable of. and as always, so much more! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Guest Pencils on 38: Emiliano Santalucia,, Tim Seeley on 39 with Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R Smith 38 , Val Staples, 39 Letters: Robin Spehar of Dreamer Designs, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Production Assistance: Sean Dove, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 174 - ARAH 297 ALL IN PT2 review with Andrew Griffith Sep 15, 2022

TALKING JOE 174 - ARAH 297 ALL IN PT2 review Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared soon. Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 297 released 31st August 2022 - We are joined by returning special guest and artist of the issue, Andrew Lee Griffith. - We revisit the BATs and fact check if one of the hand attachments are stacking cups - We talk naked Mongolian warlords - We find out the story behind Netho Diaz’s 3 guest pages - And sooo much more. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe 173 - Pathe-Tic Comics News Sep 07, 2022

Talking Joe 173 Pathe-Tic Comics News It’s the shortest episode of Talking Joe ever as Mark and Tim discuss some of the recent news in the world of GI Joe comics. We should be back with the full discussion of the latest issue 273 next week (once I’ve finished editing it). • Issue 300 solicit o final special overlength issue of their long and celebrated run at IDW Publishing! Including special extras, this milestone issue is not to be missed! o In Shops: Nov 23, 2022 SRP: $6.99 o A look at Covers A to G. • Jamie Sullivan record breaking cover o each one of the characters was drawn individually and stitched together digitally & sold o With c 316 characters, this should be a shoe in to break the Guinness world record of 224 set by Deadpool issue 27 • Jay Sullivan prints https://www.facebook.com/JSIandDESIGN • Larry Hama Farley Con footage now online o Part 1https://youtu.be/chD2flmnFzs o Part 2 https://youtu.be/vg3MCEvw740 • Larry Hama cover to Anniversary Special on heritage auction • Roll Out roll call 13th November in Fordingbridge, UK

TALKING JOE 172 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #36 & 37 Union of the snake” Part 1 & 2 of 6 (Devils Due November & December 2004) Sep 01, 2022

TALKING JOE 172 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #36 & 37 Union of the snake” Part 1 & 2 of 6 (Devils Due November & December 2004) Mark and Tim continue to look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #36 & 37 ; “Union of the snake” Part 1 & 2 of 6 (Devils Due November & December 2004) G.I. Jay Cordray is not with us this week as the real world is getting in the way of time for podcasting but we wish him the best and we are Charlie Mike with the show. The door is open for his return in the future. This week … Tim tells us why he doesn’t want to see Snake Eye’s teeth How do we feel about Dr Mindbender being beaten by a cinderblock on a stick? We try our best to remember General Gibbs’ name, while the Joes are trying to be Staying Alive. Tim still isn’t a fan of Storm Shadow’s armpit tassels. Bous I Spy that i forgot to mention: in #36 there is a reference to "Uncle Winkins swamp water soda". This is of course a drink from Torch's drinks brand. All the way back in issue 2 there was mention of his “uncle winkins hard grape soda company. Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Backgrounds: Jason Millet, Inks: Cory Hamscher & Sean Parsons Colors: John Rauch / Brett R Smith, Letters: Robin Spehar of Dreamer Designs Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Production Assistance: Sean Dove, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 171 - ARAH 296 ALL IN PT1 REVIEW Aug 25, 2022

Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 296 released 3rd August 2022 - The first appearance of a ghost in G.I Joe, as we have a flashback to Genghis Khan kicking the bucket. - How on earth does Mark bring Desperate Housewives into the mix - How long does it take for a laden American C130 to migrate from Utah to the Gulf of Mexico? - And our new quiz – Serpent Or..? I'm not going to be able to do the YouTube video on this one for a little while but aim to get to it eventually 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe 170 - Bill Ratner Interview - Voice of Flint Aug 18, 2022

Talking Joe - Bill Ratner Interview - Voice of Flint from GI Joe YouTube episode with video available here https://youtu.be/rAwIk_XCOss Tim and Mark speak with Bill Ratner, the voice actor for Flint in the GI Joe cartoons. A highlight is that during the interview as a bit of fun, we recorded a Public Service Announcement based on the new PSAs in the back of the Saturday Morning Adventures book. Link to just the PSA segment: https://youtu.be/oN67WOSB0TQ About Bill Ratner: Bill Ratner is one of Hollywood's premier voiceover artists and a published poet, essayist, fiction writer and spoken word performer. His voice can be heard on movie trailers, TV promos, commercials, documentaries and Video Games… But most importantly he is the cartoon voice of "Flint" on the G.I. Joe Sunbow cartoon, appearing in 45 or so episodes 1984-86 and GI Joe the Movie, celebrating its 35th anniversary. This summer… Talking Joe talks to Bill Ratner! http://www.billratner.com

TALKING JOE - CHIEF'S GI JOE SKETCH BOOK Aug 11, 2022

Sketchbook special - Chief's GI Joe sketches & commissions. Mark was joined by Talking Joe founder Chief Stride to a record sketchbook special looking at his selection of GI Joe sketches and commissions. We are looking at Chief's art collection on screen during this LiveStream recording, so this episode is a very visual heavy episode. I would recommend: 1) Watching the Youtube Episode -https://youtu.be/mvggBgJxdrc or 2) Listening to this audio only episode and having a look at the PDF on Patreon (on https://www.patreon.com/posts/70249889 )

TALKING JOE 169 - DISAVOWED - #34 & 35 “Bad Moon rising”(Devils Due Fall 2004) Aug 04, 2022

We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #34 & 35 , a two parter named “Bad Moon rising”(Devils Due Fall 2004) Joining Mark to discuss bad moon rising, its a real American Warewolf, Tim Finn and our resident lunar-tic, its GI Jay, Jay Cordray. I didn't make any notes on highlight so you'll just have to listen. But I did put in a new feature "Back once again with the GI Joe Master" - whatever could it be...? (but seriously if anyone wants to note some highlights as you listen that would be appreciated!) Creative team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Backgrounds: Jason Millet, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R. Smith, Letters: Dreamer Designs, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Production Assistance: Sean Dove, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson

TALKING JOE 168 - DIsavowed - Fantom (Wraith Origin) Backup story from 31 - 33 Jul 28, 2022

TJ Disavowed - Fantom (Wraith Origin) Backup story from 31 - 33 Mark, Tim and Jay continue their look at the Disavowed era with the Wraith backups story - "Fantom" part 1-3 from 31,32,33. Attached is the column in the back of the book where Devils Due Creators are asked what damage they inflicted on their GI Joe toys. Questions asked: - How long can the Talking Joe team possibly talk about a story that is just 12 pages long? - What relevance could the inking style of Danny Miki possibly have to the issue at hand? - How did we mutilate our own GI Joe toys when we we young? - And what does the team think of this new crazy cat on the GI Joe scene, Wriath? Story: Brandon Jerwa, Art: Talent Caldwell, Inks: Jason Gorder, Colors: Christina Strain Publicity Blurb from 2004: Devil’s Due Publishing has chosen Aspen Studios to design WRAITH, a new major villain for the G.I.Joe comic book series. The studio will create a 3 part BACK UP story starting with G.I.Joe #31 . Devil’s Due has worked with Aspen in the past (on covers for G.I.Joe #22 and the COBRA REBORN incentive cover) and is happy to expand the relationship between the two publishers. Talent Caldwell will be providing the designs for the character, as well as art for the back up stories and two covers. Michael Turner will be illustrating the cover for the finale, with issue #33. Brandon Jerwa, who will provide the script for the story (entitled FANTOM), created WRAITH. Devil’s Due President Josh Blaylock is certain that the innovative new character will excite fans, while simultaneously acquiring new readers. “Brandon pitched this character to us over a year ago, and we’ve just been waiting for the right time. By bringing the Aspen guys on board, we’re sure to have a hit on our hands, and create a character that will be around for years to come. It’s gonna rock.” When asked about working with Devil's Due and helping to design Wraith, the new G.I. Joe character, Talent Caldwell said, "I'm really excited to be working on this project. I've always been a huge Joe fan, and being asked to design a new major character like this is really flattering. I've been wanting to do some work on G.I. Joe for a while, and this special story wound up being the perfect fit. It's been a lot of fun and I hope everyone enjoys what we have in store for them!" Talent Caldwell Talent Caldwell went to a Charlotte, NC comic con in 1997 and showed off his artwork for the first time. He was told to become more like the established artist like Michael Turner and Marc Silvestri. He took the words to heart. He moved from his hometown of Clarksville, TN to move to L.A. to try to get into his passion of film. Talent only did music videos and his first was in 1999, Sevendust “Denial” and then later Destiny’s Child “Bug-a-boo”. Talent realized he didn’t enjoy dancing and went back to drawing. At a comic con Talent was discovered by Michael Turner and offered a chance to show his stuff to Marc Silvestri. On January 12, 2000, Talent officially started working as a professional artist. He did background work on Fathom. Only to move onto the creation of the miniseries Fathom: Killian’s Tide. Later Talent left Top Cow to join Michael Turner forming Aspen Comics. After a lawsuit between Top Cow and Aspen comics, Talent’s Fathom: Dawn of War miniseries was published. He co-wrote and drew the artwork for it to be published in 2004. After the release of the miniseries, he broke away from Aspen comics to do freelance work. He has done artwork for Marvel and DC comics. Talent worked on Wildstorm and Gen 13 comics during his freelance career.

TALKING JOE 167 - ARAH 295 HIGH STAKES PT5 review Jul 21, 2022

TALKING JOE 167 - ARAH 295 HIGH STAKES PT5 review Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 295 released 13th July 2022 - We meet Geoffrey the Technoviper - We laud Gallant’s “acting” and choreography - The plot inching forward and déjà vu continuing… - Diminishing jeopardy? - Why do the Joes call Sean “Sean”. Well, S.E.A.N. actually stands for Snake Eyes As Normal References: - The Ballad of G.I. Joe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkPEHM38_DA - SL Gallant Blog: https://slgallant.com/2022/07/08/oh-you-want-to-play-boy/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 166 - Cobra Convergence 6 - Crazy Cobras with special guest The Chief Jul 14, 2022

Talking Joe - Cobra Convergence 6 - Talking about our favourite Crazy Cobras The latest Talking Joe episode out today is part the GI Joe fan community event Cobra Convergence 6. Mark and Tim talk about some of our favourite Crazy Cobras, Bizarre Baddies and Wacky Weirdos. We are joined as a special guest by Talking Joe founder, the Chief Dog! Video Version including images of the art & toys we are talking about : https://youtu.be/cWYUudJGGWA Links to audio podcasts at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ The audio version has been more heavily edited that the video, but including getting rid of most references that refer to an image on the screen so it definitely still works as an audio only podcast. About Cobra Convergence: Trailer: https://youtu.be/pIbr_ddzhOk Details here: https://hcc788.com/cobra-convergence-6/ We have also created a separate post for some content that was left on the cutting room floor, featuring Chief going into rather gruesome detail on his recent surgery. Currently only available to our Patreon subscribers https://www.patreon.com/posts/68455510 As some bonus content I also created a little video talking about the Pogo toy's appearances in the GI Joe comics for HCC788 who will be doing a show focussed on this vehicle.

TALKING JOE 165 - ARAH 294 HIGH STAKES PT4 review Jul 07, 2022

TALKING JOE 165 - ARAH 294 HIGH STAKES PT4 review Visit Youtube for episode with video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6XlppdP-oKDkn0SMSTspA Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 294 released 29th June 2022 - We speculate a little on what might happen post issue 300 - Mark makes sure that he says something nice, and creates a new jingle. - Mark has a feeling like we’ve been here before. Again - Tim admires SL Gallant’s fight choreography, “acting” and attention to detail - Tim gets Dawn and Jinx a little confused out of their costumes. - Bonus end of episode content we talk a little about the Classified HISS.

TALKING JOE 164 - GI JOE SATURDAY MORNING ADVENTURES - INTERVIEW WITH THE CREATIVE TEAM Jun 30, 2022

The YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/JJxkBh8Qaqo Mark and Tim talk to the entire G.I. Joe Saturday Morning Adventures team; • Writer Erik Burnham • Artist Dan Schoening • Colourist Luis Antonio Delgado • Plus Research Specialist Diana Davis We start the episode talking to Erik Burnham about how the project came together and the writing process, before being joined by Dan & Luis to talk art process. Time Stamps: 00:02:25 Erik Burnham – GI Joe origin story – his early experience of GI Joe, and starting in comics. + Luis joins and talks about working with Erik 00:22:50 Erik’s writing process & how it was applied to writing GI Joe. 00:36:57 Tim Finn, Dan Schoening & Diana Davis join 01:05:37 From Layout To colors – art process 01:19:32 Talking about the Genie , the cobra base and more 01:35:30 Panel Bleeds technique 01:38:25 Easter Eggs 01:45:55 More Saturday Morning Adventures GI Joe? 01:49:32 GI Joe 40th Anniversary (Silent Interlude) page by Dan About the comic: Cobra might have found their most versatile weapon yet! Can even G.I. Joe stop the Aladdin Initiative? Find out in this affectionate tribute to the classic 1980s cartoon, and brought to you by the superstar creative team of Erik Burnham, Dan Schoening, and Luis Antonio Delgado About the creators: Erik Burnham is a Minnesotan writer and artist. He has worked on many different books at IDW, often with artist Danny Shoening and colourist Luis Antonio Delgado. Past work includes GHOSTBUSTERS, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Back to the Future, Galaxy Quest, Scarlet Spider, New Warriors, Red Sonja and KISS - but most importantly on GI Joe Saturday Morning adventures. https://www.burnhamania.com/ Dan Schoening (AKA Dapper Dan) is an animator and comics penciler based in the city of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Dan graduating from animation school in 2000, Dan has worked for companies such as Disney, Pixar, Archie Comics, DC Comics, Upperdeck, AKA Studios, Ape Entertainment and IDW Publishing. He has been the artist on IDW books such as Back to the Future, TMNT, Mega Man, and most notably, Ghostbusters. Previously he worked on GI Joe issue 278, and has followed up with GI Joe Saturday Morning adventures https://twitter.com/dannyschoening Luis Antonio Delgado is a comics colourist living in Mexico City. Frequently working with Dan Schoening, work includes comic book series like Ghostbusters, TMNT, Star Wars, Godzilla, Transformers, My Little Pony, Cobra Kai & GI JOE. https://www.instagram.com/luis_the_colorist 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 163 - ARAH 293 HIGH STAKES PT3 review Jun 23, 2022

Mark and Tim talk about G.I. Joe ARAH # 293 released 8th June 2022 - Mark has a feeling like we’ve been here before - Tim has short skirts on his mind - Jon Thurmond channels some messages from SL Gallant. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 162 - AFTER ACTION REPORT WITH JOSH EGGEBEEN Jun 16, 2022

TALKING JOE - AFTER ACTION REPORT VOL 2 Kickstarter & Comics Interview with Josh Eggebeen - with exclusive TIm Seeley back cover reveal. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/DE1eLmOIe1w Mark catches up with Josh Eggebeen to talk about his new Kickstarter project, and all things Joe comics along the way. The 2nd volume of After Action Report will cover all English language G.I. Joe comic books officially licensed by Hasbro, published by Image, Devil's Due Publishing, Dreamwave & Hasbro, from 2001 to 2008 + More. The + More equals Fun Publishing comics & magazines from 2008 - 2017. The After Action Report will be an informative, easy-to-use, in-hand guide book that is both a checklist AND a photo-guide to all the versions and covers of the comics produced during the Devil's Due Era. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-gi-joe-comic-guide-book-volume-2/ Website: https://afteractionreport.net Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2685489778366554 About Josh: https://afteractionreport.net/josh-eggebeen 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 161 - 40th Anniversary special with Adam Riches, Casey Maloney, Andrew Griffith and J Brown Jun 09, 2022

Talking Joe: G.I Joe: 40th Anniversary with Adam Riches, Casey Maloney, Andrew Griffith and J Brown Artists Adam Riches, Casey Maloney, Andrew Lee Griffith and J. Brown join Mark to talk about their work on the special anniversary issue and all things GI Joe! Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Jv6v4M8baqc This is the second of our artist discussions on this issue. We had previously talked with Billy Penn & Robert Atkins; link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFdQDybfmYA&t=8s Celebrating 40 years of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comics, this giant-length special issue features 22 different fan-fave artists taking on the classic G.I. Joe: ARAH #21 (the original silent issue-‘Silent Interlude’). Each artist draws a single page of this seminal masterpiece in their own unique style, based on Living Legend Larry Hama’s original layouts. Tim writes more about this issue here: https://arealamericanbook.com/2022/04/17/silent-interlude-redux-a-review-of-the-g-i-joe-40th-anniversary-special-part-1/ Adam Riches: https://www.facebook.com/AdamRichesArt/ Andrew Griffith : https://glovestudios.artstation.com/ Casey Maloney: https://www.caseymaloneyart.com/ J. Brown: https://jbrowncolors.com/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31552... Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoec... 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 160 - 40th Anniversary Special with Robert Atkins and Billy Penn Jun 02, 2022

TALKING JOE 160 - 40th Anniversary Special with Robert Atkins and Billy Penn Mark & Tim talk to artists Robert Atkins and Billy Penn about their work on the 40th Anniversary Silent Interlude issue and more! YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFdQDybfmYA Celebrating 40 years of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comics, this giant-length special issue features 22 different fan-fave artists taking on the classic G.I. Joe: ARAH #21 (the original silent issue-‘Silent Interlude’). Each artist draws a single page of this seminal masterpiece in their own unique style, based on Living Legend Larry Hama’s original layouts. Tim writes more about this issue here: https://arealamericanbook.com/2022/04/17/silent-interlude-redux-a-review-of-the-g-i-joe-40th-anniversary-special-part-1 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 159- DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #33 The Road Less Travelled (Devils Due aug 2004) May 26, 2022

Mark, Tim and Jay are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #33 “The Road Less Travelled”(Devils Due August 2004). We refer to the Brandon Jerwa questions from the Episode 150 quiz, so if you want to hear those check out episode 150 when you're done. Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Background: Jason Millet, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Jeremy Roberts, Letters: Dreamer Designs, Editor: Mark Powers, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Production Assistance: Sean Dove, Miltary Consultation: Andrew Swenson We mention Kickstarter After Action Report: G.I. Joe Comic Guide Book Volume #2- The Devil's Due Era 2001-2008 by Roger Taft and Josh Eggebeen https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/josheggebeen/after-action-report-gi-joe-comic-guide-book-volume-2 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 158 - ARAH 292 HIGH STAKES PT2 review May 19, 2022

Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 292 released 11th May 2022 - We discuss how this issue seems to be doing a lot of looking back, as we begin to look forward to the finale with issue 300. Questions asked this week - - Will Snake Eyes will come back from the dead? - What is up with the Genghis Kahn Skellington? - Is Wotan the most inept suicide bomber ever? - What is a Butcher Android Trooper? Plus - It’s a crisis of infinite clones as we get listener’s responses to our question- who would you like Dr Mindbender to bring back to life! Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared over the next week and will end up on the YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxpXId3BqXZkR8Mpwjf5zokt3648Jv9Os. find out more at talkingjoe.co.uk

TALKING JOE Jingle Medley 3 May 12, 2022

All the Talking Joew Jingles, all the time. This is a medley catch up covering all of the new Talking Joe Jingles created since the last episode in Feb 2021 Jingles include: c64 Intro Movie intro Lets Meets the co-presenter Tim – GI Joe / Weather with you mashup Devils Due – Toto Devils Due or Devils True Frontline Joe Colours You are the Editor Jingle. Cover gallery Jay Talks Toys Innuenjoe Squiduenjoe Nitpicker Sketchbook Tim’s worst line of dialogue (the words are bad) Devils Due Colours People Jingles: • Brandon Jerwa •American Tim • Jay Jay • Chris Sea shanty • Diana Davis • Jon Thurmond • Shane Simeck • Chuck Costas • Paul Ference • Paddy & Brian • Subs • Carol Straw • Bart Simon • Chiefy2Shoes

TALKING JOE 157 - Richard Starkings - The Marvel UK Action Force Years Interview - Talking Joe & Total Action Force May 05, 2022

Richard Starkings - The Marvel UK Action Force Years Interview - Talking Joe & Total Action Force Audio only - This episode is fine as audio only - the images are generally only illustrative / to prompt discussion. Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/StKMOjfOu-s Richard Starkings is a British font designer and comic book letterer, editor and writer. Rich was an editor at MarvelUK in the late 1980s. Titles he edited included Death's Head and Dragon's Claws - but most importantly the Weekly Action Force weekly comic in 1987. By the beginning of the 1990s he devoted himself exclusively to lettering, and was one of the early pioneers of computer-based comic-book lettering, founding Comicraft in 1992. He currently writes the ongoing creator owned comic book "Elephantmen". Mark is joined by Paddy Lennon, writer of Total Action Force Vol. 2: International Heroes which at time of this interview is in it's final week of Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-action-force-vol-2-international-heroes For ‘Total Action Force: Volume Two’ the team are making hardcover 176 page definitive history and guidebook to the Hasbro Action Force figures and vehicles released between 1987 and 1989. In tandem with covering the toys in detail, the book will also go behind the scenes on the ‘Action Force Weekly’ comic and ‘Action Force Monthly’ (published in the USA as ‘G.I. Joe European Missions). Links: AF Comics on Blood for the Baron http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/comics/maf/ AF Weekly cover gallery on YoJoe https://www.yojoe.com/comics/af/ AF Monthly cover gallery on YoJoe https://www.yojoe.com/comics/afm/covergallery.shtml AF 1987 era GI Joes on 3d Joes (USA release of 1985) http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/toys/1987.html Vehicles https://www.3djoes.com/1985-overview.html Figures https://www.3djoes.com/1985-overview1.html

Talking Joe - Total Action Force Vol. 2: International Heroes with Brian & Paddy Apr 30, 2022

Youtube Video for this episode: Total Action Force Vol 2 https://youtu.be/Xc_GH4kXa04 Mark talks with Brian Hickey and Paddy Lennon about their latest Kickstarter - Total Action Force Vol. 2: International Heroes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-action-force-vol-2-international-heroes For ‘Total Action Force: Volume Two’ the team are making hardcover 176 page definitive history and guidebook to the Hasbro Action Force figures and vehicles released between 1987 and 1989. In tandem with covering the toys in detail, the book will also go behind the scenes on the ‘Action Force Weekly’ comic and ‘Action Force Monthly’ (published in the USA as ‘G.I. Joe European Missions). Our discussion on their earlier book is here - Total Action Force The Battle Years with Brian Hickey - TALKING JOE LIVESTREAM https://youtu.be/TClH-Wdsen0 Photographer Brian Hickey has worked with acclaimed toy designers, Boss Fight Studio, designing the packaging for a number of their licensed products, including Bucky O'Hare and Sam & Max. Writer Paddy Lennon writes background lore and character bios for the Vitruvian HACKS series of action figures and the licensed properties for Boss Fight Studio. This is the 3rd book project the pair have worked on – having previously self-published 2 books Total Retaliation is a guide book to the G.I. Joe action figures released in line with the movie, G.I. Joe Retaliation and Total Vitruvian HACKS Volume 1 is a guide book to the Series One Vitruvian HACKS action figures designed and created by Boss Fight Studio. Links: AF Comics on Blood for the Baron http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/comics/maf/ AF Weekly cover gallery on YoJoe https://www.yojoe.com/comics/af/ AF Monthly cover gallery on YoJoe https://www.yojoe.com/comics/afm/covergallery.shtml AF 1987 era GI Joes on 3d Joes (USA release of 1985) http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/toys/1987.html Vehicles https://www.3djoes.com/1985-overview.html Figures https://www.3djoes.com/1985-overview1.html

TALKING JOE 156 - ARAH 291 HIGH STAKES PT1 review Apr 28, 2022

Talking Joe episode 156 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #291 Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared down the road. Its Mark and Tim on their own for a change as they chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 291 released 6th April 2022 - The return of SL Gallant & the clarity of his storytelling - Flashbacks and what they mean for Dawn’s character - Who would we bring back from the dead with brainwave and regeneration tube shenanigans. - The age-ing of the Joes

TALKING JOE 155 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #31 & 32 PLAYERS AND PAWNS part 4&5 dEVILS dUE 2004 Apr 21, 2022

G.I. Joe #31 & 32 PLAYERS AND PAWNS part 4&5 We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #31 & 32 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (4&5 OF 5).– (Devils Due May 2004) . These issues also contain the start of a backup story – wraith, but we will leave that til later. Highlights include: We take account of the lag between recording and release by predicting the future Tim trails his new Podcast “Issues with Issues” How did Mindbender make a mess in the kitchen and what is he wearing? What exactly do we think happens to Hawk at the end of this issue (not knowing what happens in the next issue) We spot the GI Joe Train prototype! https://www.yojoe.com/archive/unproduced/prototype2.shtml

TALKING JOE 154 - ARAH 290 with cover artist Heather Vaughan Apr 14, 2022

Talking Joe episode 154 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #290 Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared soon. Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 290 released 23rd March 2022 - We chat super & PSA April Fool announcement - We are joined by cover artist Heather Vaughan! - What is up with the Kirby machine? - Are the blue ninjas a little bit easier to defeat than before? - What do we think about the whole Oktober Guard resurrection thing - Hama’s authenticity when it comes to including real world tech and places Ahead of Mark and Tim recording together, Mark was able to have a mini-interview with cover artist heather Vaughan Heather Vaughan is an award winning Illustrator who lives Philadelphia PA. Her work has been featured in a wide range of markets, including: Editorial, Advertising, Publishing, Concept Art, Comics, and Game Art. When she's not drawing she enjoys spending time with her pets including her dog, and an ever growing collection of snakes, lizards, and tarantulas. Website https://www.hvonillustration.com/

TALKING JOE 153 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #29 & 30 PLAYERS AND PAWNS 2004 Apr 07, 2022

TALKING JOE 153 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE 29 & 30 2004 "PLAYERS AND PAWNS" Mark, Tim & Jay are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #29 & 30 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (2 & 3 OF 5) for Devils Due May 2004 . Highlights include; What does Jay think is the most important factor in a Destro cove? Check out the adverts in the book! Is a quick change of outfit an essential Joe skill set? Are fire extinguishers flammable? Tomax & Xamot’s Fashion choices Tim’s unexpected Cobra character impression. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 152 - Kirk Bozigian Interview - ARAH 40th anniversary G.I joe Legends Mar 31, 2022

Mark and Tim talk to Kirk Bozigian to celebrate G.I. Joe ARAH's 40th birthday. We explore the origins of the brand and comic, Kirk's own comic collecting, and all sorts of other golden nuggets of GI Joe history! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UxQb-XHtVs Kirk Bozigian one of the most influential contributor to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero at Hasbro and the man behind any of the most diabolical elements of the line that go us hooked for life. He worked with Bob Prupis on the brand since before the big launch in 1982, as GI Joe Product Manager from 1982-1984 and the and served on and off through 1994, the last year A Real American Hero was on shelves. More about Kirk here: https://www.3djoes.com/kirk-bozigian.html 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 151 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #28 PLAYERS AND PAWNS 1 2004 with Brandon Jerwa Mar 24, 2022

TALKING JOE 151 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #28 PLAYERS AND PAWNS 1 2004 with Brandon Jerwa We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #28 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (1 OF 5) from Devils Due 2004. As usual, Mark is joined by real American Tim, Tim Finn, and GI Jay, Jay Cordray. Now, what I find more amazing than the guests we get, is that some of them choose to come back! Making his encore appearance, its comic writer Brandon Jerwa. https://comicvine.gamespot.com/brandon-jerwa/4040-47661/issues-cover/ We ask Brandon about some of the details of the last few issues including the rewrites of Frontline #16 use of BOLD FOR EMPHASIS Find out more about SprocketMan the Bicycle safety super hero, and Monkey Stripping before we get into the details of #28 The launch of GI Joe Reloaded New characters, The Spy Troop era & Raptor Vipers Who is the mysterious "Snipe-Face"? Plus Tim sings some advert jingles ...And a very special GI Joe Origins movie pitch Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R. Smith, Letters: Dreamer Designs, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Miltary Consultation: Andrew Swenson Cover: Tim Seeley, Andrew Pepoy, & Val Staples Brandon's new music project can be found at https://laterhumans.bandcamp.com/ Multi-talented Brandon Jerwa, is also a musician. His latest msic project is ambient, sci-fi tinged electronica called LATER HUMANS. If sci-fi beeps and boops are your thing, zip over to Bandcamp and give it a listen!

TALKING JOE 150 - SQUIDUENJOE 150th Anniversary quiz with special guests Mar 17, 2022

Talking Joe Episode 150 anniversary special - Squiduenjoe GI Joe Quiz with special guests. Audio only podcast now available. As always link at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Mark, Tim and Jay are joined by some Talking Joe alumni Chief, Chris and Steve as well as some special surprise guests as we celebrate Talking Joe episode 150 with an epic GI Joe trivia quiz! This is the audio only podcast version - a PDF of the visual content is saved on the Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/posts/63843031 if you want to download and follow along. The YouTube version is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6b8Xl0GYGGo And a reminder that if you missed it, our appearance on GI Joburg from this week is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJC0_IKF8PE

TALKING JOE 149 - ARAH 289 WITH CASEY MALONEY - DAWN & HELIX SPOTLIGHT Mar 03, 2022

Talking Joe episode 149 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #289 - DAWN & HELIX SPOTLIGHT Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared soon. Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 289 released 23rdFeb 2022 and we are joined by the artist of the book Casey Maloney! - What was Casey’s route into comics and specifically G.I. Joe - What was it like drawing the GI Joe Rise of Cobra movie adaptation - What is Tim’s Fantasty original comic art pick from this book - We talk geodesic dome panel wrenches - How do we feel about the return of the Blue Ninjas - We spot a reverse Hama-ism !EMIT AMAH POTS Joining us today is special guest and artist of the issue Casey Maloney! https://comicvine.gamespot.com/casey-maloney/4040-45777/issues-cover/ https://www.artstation.com/caseymaloney https://www.caseymaloneyart.com https://www.instagram.com/casemalone/?hl=en Casey Maloney is an artist living in Ventura, California with his daughter and cat. He is has a creator owned comics named Bird Brains and outside of comics creates Art in all mediums, paint, pencil, pen and ink, and digital art ,of landscapes, portraits, and abstract. Comcs credits mostly IDW and include · Star Trek: The Next Generation: The Space Between, Star Trek Infestation · Zipper 1-6 (2008), The Last Fall (2014), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2021 Annual written by Tom waltz · In the world of GI Joe: o GI Joe Rise of cobra movie adaptation 1-4 2009 o Snake Eyes cobra civil war 6-8 2011 (which introduced IDW universe Kwinn) o cover for #gijoe 281 - depicting Snake Eyes and Scarlet date night at the shooting range

TALKING JOE 148 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE 27 2004 "PARADIGM SHIFT" Feb 24, 2022

TALKING JOE 148 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE 27 2004 "PARADIGM SHIFT" Mark, Tim & Jay continue the look at the Devil's Due Era of GI Joe comics with 27 PARADIGM SHIFT" from February 2004 Will Mark's new "Devil's Due Colours" jingle get another airing? Can Tim figure out who is meant to be talking? And we look at a whole bunch of new toys making their comics debut! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R. Smith, Letters: Dreamer Designs, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Military Consultation: Andrew Swenson Cover: Tim Seeley, Andrew Pepoy, & Val Staples,

TALKING JOE 147 - DISAVOWED – G.I. JOE 26 2004 "SCOTT STURGIS IS A REASONABLE MAN..." Feb 17, 2022

TALKING JOE 147 - DISAVOWED – G.I. JOE 26 2004 "SCOTT STURGIS IS A REASONABLE MAN..." We have concluded our look at the Frontline series so we are back on the main series with G.I. Joe 26 SCOTT STURGIS IS A REASONABLE MAN... – (Devils Due 2004) . It marks the beginning of the Brandon Jerwa era of GI Joe as he takes the reigns as solo writer on the main book. It is also the first issue published by Devils Due (rather than through Image) As always, Mark is joined by reasonable man GI Jay, Jay Cordray, and unreasonable man Tim Finn. Featuring new jingle - "Devils Due colours" - reasonable or unreasonable. You decide! Creative Team Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Brett R. Smith, Letters: Dreamer Designs, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Miltary Consultation: Andrew Swenson & Tilman Goins

TALKING JOE - PART 2 OF CHUCK COSTAS GI JOE ORIGINAL ART CHAT Feb 10, 2022

Part 2 of the Chuck Costas G.I. Joe art collection - Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 9 - Livestream This is the Audio only version of the Chuck Costas original art Livestream originally recorded July 2021. This is an image heavy episode but a PDF of images as discussed with watermarks is on the Talking Joe Patreon page (links below). These pages have been set to public so are available even to those not supporting the show via Patreon. For the YouTube version with full visuals : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jj_8DAuh4w&t=6998s Chuck Costas is a comic art enthusiast, convention organiser, and Vice President, Business Development and Operations at Prop Store. He is the owner of one of the most impressive collections of GI Joe original art, and specifically Mike Zeck collection. He joins us to share some examples from his collection. Recorded as a YouTube live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. More from Chuck's collection here https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=35053 Part 1 PDF: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53569047 Part 2 PDF: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53569222

TALKING JOE - Part 1 of CHUCK COSTAS GI JOE ORIGINAL ART CHAT Feb 03, 2022

TALKING JOE - CHUCK COSTAS GI JOE ORIGINAL ART CHAT Chuck Costas G.I. Joe art collection - Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 9 - Livestream This is the Audio only version of the Chuck Costas original art Livestream originally recorded July 2021. This is an image heavy episode but a PDF of images as discussed with watermarks is on the Talking Joe Patreon page (links below). These pages have been set to public so are available even to those not supporting the show via Patreon. For the YouTube version with full visuals : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jj_8DAuh4w&t=6998s Chuck Costas is a comic art enthusiast, convention organiser, and Vice President, Business Development and Operations at Prop Store. He is the owner of one of the most impressive collections of GI Joe original art, and specifically Mike Zeck collection. He joins us to share some examples from his collection. Recorded as a YouTube live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. More from Chuck's collection here https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=35053 Part 1 PDF: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53569047 Part 2 PDF: https://www.patreon.com/posts/53569222

TALKING JOE 146 - Launch Base - latest GI Joe comics News Jan 27, 2022

New Episode - TJ146 Launch Base GI Joe comics News YouTube Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W9K9AjwTDc&t=1659s This episode is a bit different to our standard chat where we do a deep dive into a particular issue. With lots of interesting G.I joe news Tim Finn , Jay Cordray and I had a bit of a discussion of a few of the things from the last few days news. Recorded Saturday 22nd January so pretty current but who knows what has happened since, probably a billion other new things. Podcast can be found at the places where you find all your pocasts. Links are at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ . Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6XlppdP-oKDkn0SMSTspA/videos Hasbro Pulse latest toy announcements IDW to lose ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘License at End of 2022 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – 40th Anniversary Special (Silent interlude tribute) 3D Joes Art Book Kickstarter Heritage Auction Results for GI Joe # 21 cover Links for more info: 3D Joes Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/3djoes/collecting-the-art-of-gijoe-a-real-american-hero Hollywood reporter “IDW to Lose ‘G.I. Joe,’ ‘Transformers’ License at End of 2022” https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/idw-losing-g-i-joe-transformers-license-1235078466/ April 2022 Solicitations https://news.hisstank.com/2022/01/21/idw-april-2022-g-i-joe-solicitations-76585 Heritage Auctions Silent Interlude Original ‘G.I. Joe’ Cover Art https://www.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news/heritage-auctions-comes-up-snake-eyes-in-january-with-original-g.i.-joe-cover-art.s?releaseId=4382

TALKING JOE 145 - ARAH 288 with Carson from 3DJOES Jan 20, 2022

TJ 145 - G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO 288 Falcon Spotlight with Carson from 3D Joes Video here https://youtu.be/HEKGcIloeC8 Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 288 released 8th December 2021 and we joined by Carson from 3D Joes! Technical note: Carson's audio is a little choppy in places at the start so we turn off video, which helps and the audio is good after that. Find out about the cool details behind the turn of events that lead to Carson's Falcon cosplay being the inspiration behind the John Royle variant cover. Special guest Carson Mataxis is the curator of the 3-D Joes website, author of “Collecting the Art of G.I.Joe" , Operation: Recall toy project and Lt Falcon cospayer and so much more. I've been wanting to have him on the show for ages, so it's great we finally made it happen! Visit 3D Joes! - https://www.3djoes.com/ This is a follow up epsidode 141 released a few weeks ago where we talked to the artist of the issue Kewber Baal. So if you’ve not listened to that episode that’s where to go to get the whole behind the scenes story from the artist. See our interview with 288 artist Kewber Baal in TJ Ep 41 https://youtu.be/aB6tqRyW-0Q

TALKING JOE 144 - DISAVOWED - FRONTLINE ISSUE 1 -18 GOLDEN JOE AWARDS Jan 13, 2022

Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g942HCMrx70 TALKING JOE DISAVOWED - FRONTLINE ISSUE 1 -18 GOLDEN JOE AWARDS Mark & Tim are joined by Bart Simon & Richard "not Carol" Straw as we look back over the 18 issues of the Frontlne series from the GI Joe "Disavowed" Devils Due era 2001-2003, and dish out some awards. Best Cover Best new toy tie in Best interior Artist Best joe character Best Baddie Character Best story Most amusing moment Best nitpick 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 27 - ARAH 79-80 RUMBLER-DILO, BI-PLANE HIJINKS & DREADNOK JUNK (repost from Jun 2019) Jan 12, 2022

From June 6th 2019. For some reason this episode dropped of the Feed, so here it is republished. It's the rootin', tootin' twenty seventh episode of Talking Joe and the boys have a lot to say with four jammed packed issues of G.I. Joe to discuss! Ever wondered if a dog can survive a chainsaw attack? If Dr Mindbender ever got his 50m swimming badge? Or if it's a good idea to take mess with Jinx, Lady Jaye and Scarlett? Chief & Chris will guide you through the happenings of ARAH 79-80 and Special Missions 11-12 where you'll find all the answers. On top of all that, Chief has more train woes, Chris talks toys and we also find out his favourite 80's action show!

TALKING JOE 143 - DISAVOWED - FONTLINE 18 - Roadblock in “RECIPE FOR DESTRUCTION” Jan 06, 2022

Mark, Tim & Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #18 in our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era. This is the final issue of Frontline. Does it go out with a bang, a whimper, or with a broad DIC inspired comedy issue? #18 “RECIPE FOR DESTRUCTION” - Dec 2003 Creative Team Story: Mike Norton and Tim Seeley, Writer: Tim Seeley, Pencils: Dan Norton, Inks: Clayton Brown, Colors: Brett R. Smith, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Cover Credits: Cover A: Tim Seeley, Cover B – Mike Norton & Andrew Pepoy 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 142 - DISAVOWED - FONTLINE 17 - Beachhead solo in "training day" Dec 30, 2021

Mark, Tim & Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #17-18 in our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era. I've split this recording into two, so this ep is just #17 - the Beachhead spotlight issue as he takes some Greenshirt noobs on a training mission, makes them do some push ups and clean the barracks with a potato. #17 “training day” – Nov 2003 Creative Team Story: Paul Jenkins, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: David Messina and Federica Manfredi, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Cover Credits: Cover A: Jason Alexander Cover B: Tim Seeley 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 141 - INTERVIEW WITH ARTIST KEWBER BAAL - BEHIND THE SCENES OF GI JOE 288 Dec 23, 2021

Kewber Baal - Behind the scenes on GI Joe 288 Mark and Tim chat with the Kewber Baal, the artist of the latest issue of G.I. Joe (ARAH # 288 released 8th December 2021) . We talk about how he broke into comics, his background with GI Joe, how he found his way to working on this book, deadline pressures, his drawing techniques, and how he approached some of the thorny issues in this book - drawing the characters without their kit, tackling the graphic violence in this story, and what he thinks about drawing dogs, and so much more! A regular show review of this issue will follow down the line! https://comicvine.gamespot.com/kewber-baal/4040-58994/ Brazillian Kewber lives in Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brasil. His break out book was Jenifer Blood for Dynamite ewntertainment in 2011, and working on books such as Army of Darkness, Kiss, Vamperella, James Bond and now G.I Joe 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 140 - DISAVOWED - FRONTLINE 16 “Security” Dec 16, 2021

Mark, Tim & Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #16 “security” in our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era. It's not our favourite issue, but it is FASCINATING. Listen in to find out why! Creative Team Story: Will Wilson and Cory Mitchel with Brandon Jerwa (script polishing) Pencils: Eddy Barrows, Inks: Lynx Studios, Colors: Lynx Studios, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton, Cover Credits: Cover A: Artist: Joe Rauch, Colors by Andrew Pepoy Cover B: Lynx Studios, Clint Hilinski, Andrew J. Pepoy An internal power struggle in Cobra has Destro and Cobra Commander at odds with each other. Cobra Commander hires a Night Creeper, Josef Ulrich, to kill Destro. The Joes are already on Ulrich's trail after an assassination that they are investigating. Destro & Cobra Commander continue there bickering, and Baroness, Zartan & Storm Shadow are all drawn into the argument. Ulrich shows up to fulfill his contract, and is easily killed by Destro. The Joes attack, and Cobra Commander concedes to Destro. And the air is cleared in Cobra, for the time being. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 139 - DISAVOWED - FRONTLINE 15 "GOING HOME" Dec 09, 2021

TJ 139 - Disavowed Part 15 - G.I. Joe: Front Line #15 “going home” Mark, Tim & Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #15 in our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era with this single issue focussing on Stalker. As Stalker returns home we talk button eyes, coffee steam sculpures, an artist with a fear of drawing background, and Mark speculates that Stalker earns his codename as he gets a bit "stalky". Creative Team Story: Gary Phillips, Pencils: Jeremy Love with Mike Norton & Tim Seeley, Inks: Cory Hamscher with John Larter, Colors: Matt Cossin, Letters: Dreamer Design, Graphic Design: Mike Norton 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 138 PART 2 - G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #287 "THE NEWBIES" WITH ARTIST BILLY PENN Dec 05, 2021

TALKING JOE 138 PART 2 - G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #287 "THE NEWBIES" WITH ARTIST BILLY PENN Youtube episode here: https://youtu.be/R-x3OxKiidI Mark and Tim continue our chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 287, released 10th November and we joined by the artist of the book Billy Penn! It is a chat so epic that we had to split it in two! Part 1 gives Billys GI Joe origins story & the behind the scenes tale on how 287 was made. In Part 2 we discuss look at the story in 287 in more detail, with the normal Plot Breakdown, I Spy, Error Detected, Hama Time and so on. Billy also drops the bombshell that he created a stop motion video adptation of Silent Interlude. Whaaaat? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SEaDCKYzTc Billy Penn is based in Talahase, Florida and draws comics when he isn't busy being a husband, father, and elementary school art teacher. His published works include a back-up in Savage Dragon, and the OGN Hotshot and Mighty Girl, and other "self-published" works that include Flash Trotter, Codename: VooDoo Chyl' , Bacon and Eggs and The Curious Command of Col. Krup to his resume. Billy's blog is http://billypenn.blogspot.com/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 138 PART 1 - G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #287 "THE NEWBIES" WITH ARTIST BILLY PENN Nov 24, 2021

Talking Joe episode 138 Part 1 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #287 YouTube video of audio with pictures https://youtu.be/6VYeWLx2WVs Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 286, released 10th November and we joined by the artist of the book Billy Penn! It is a chat so epic that we had to split it in two! Part 1 gives Billys GI Joe origins story & the behind the scenes tale on how 287 was made How to break into comics the Billy Penn way How to colour a Cobra casino Schrodinger’s deadline! The 9 minute method to get a comic drawn in a month in your evening after work To be continued in Part 2 where we discuss look at the story in 287 in more detail, with the normal Plot Breakdown, I Spy and so on. Billy Penn is based in Talahase, Florida and draws comics when he isn't busy being a husband, father, and elementary school art teacher. His published works include a back-up in Savage Dragon, and the OGN Hotshot and Mighty Girl, and other "self-published" works that include Flash Trotter, Codename: VooDoo Chyl' , Bacon and Eggs and The Curious Command of Col. Krup to his resume. Billy's blog is http://billypenn.blogspot.com/

TALKING JOE 137 Part 2 - Disavowed - Frontline 11-14 History Repeating with guest Brandon Jerwa Nov 18, 2021

TJ 137 Part 2 - Disavowed - Frontline 11-14 History Repeating with guest Brandon Jerwa Mark, Tim Finn & Jay Cordray continue our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” era, with a deep dive look at G.I. Joe Frontline #11-14 “History Repeating” (Devils Due 2003) and we are joined by non other than G.I. Joe writer of this arc, Brandon Jerwa! Last week, In Part 1, History repeats itself as Brandon told us his G.I. Joe origin story - how he got into GI Joe as a kid, and went on write for Frontline and then the main book. Part 2 picks up our chat with Brandon as we dig into all the details of his frontline arc – history repeating . Podcast can be found in all the usual places - links at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Video of this episode might be on YouTube is Jay has finished editing it by the time this gets posted. Click and find out!

TALKING JOE 137 Part 1 - Disavowed - Brandon Jerwa Interview - Repeating History Nov 11, 2021

TJ 137 Part 1 - Disavowed - Brandon Jerwa Interview - Repeating History As Mark, Tim & Jay continue our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era, we are joined as by non other than G.I. Joe writer of this arc, Brandon Jerwa! This was a really fun episode to record and is split into two parts - an initial chat followed up by deep dive into the Frontline issues. Audio podcasts on usual podcatchers, links available via https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ Podcast in video form with images https://youtu.be/xMRkLo6fKfM History repeats itself as Brandon tells us his G.I. Joe origin story - how he got into GI Joe as a kid, and went on write for Frontline and then the main book. Brandon lays down some facts on us in "Devil's Due or Devils Poo", Mark drops a jingle to surpass all others and we grill Brandon to find out the scoop on his early days breaking in to comics. Fun and frolics abound in this great chat with Brandon. Brandon wrote the G.I. Joe Frontline #11-14 “History Repeating” (Devils Due 2003) which is the arc that we will be covering in detail in part two of this special 2 part episode! We will pick up in part two of our chat with Brandon as we dig into all the details of his frontline arc. Brandon is a writer, narrative designer, musician, radio DJ, monkey stripper, bicycle based superhero, Oktober guard impersonator and so much more. He resides in Seattle, Washington and is best known for his work on comic tie-ins for several prominent licensed properties, including Battlestar Galactica, Highlander and Army of Darkness, and other comics projects such as the original graphic novel, Shooters for vertigo. G.I. Joe work: GI Joe # 23-43 Snake Eyes Declassified Master And Apprentice and its sequel And most importantly, G.I. Joe: Frontline #11–14 being covered today

TALKING JOE - G.I. Joe #21 Silent Interlude - Gene Park's original art collection Nov 04, 2021

G.I. Joe #21 Silent Interlude - Gene Park's original art collection - Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 12 Note: PDF of the original art is available for download at the Talking Joe Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/posts/57511735 In terms of GI Joe art - does it get any bigger? Mark and Tim are joined by Gene Park, the original comic art collector who has the complete issue 21 in his collection. The story that defined a generation ― G.I. Joe #21. This wordless issue introduced the world to Snake Eye’s mysterious nemesis Storm Shadow and his Arashikage Ninja and is the most significant GI Joe story ever. This is an unprecedented look at the original art boards, featuring Larry Hama’s original layouts and Steve Leialoha’s finishes. With Video On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJA7KesmEU0 On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270/permalink/914381585834560/. Gene’s CAF page is here: https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=3908

TALKING JOE 136 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE FRONTLINE #9-10 "FAMILY HISTORY" (DEVILS DUE 2003) Oct 28, 2021

TJ 136 - Disavowed – G.I. Joe Frontline #9-10 “Family History” (Devils Due 2003) Mark, Tim and Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #9-10 in ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era of G.I. Joe comics. Questions asked; Is the artist the write choice for this particular story, how hold is Zanya actually supposed to be, are you only a real man if you drink from a fur edged beer tankard, who does the Dreadnok’s merchandise anyway AND MORE! Mark also runs out of InnuenJoes but will he elicit a Titter from the guys as this feature gives its final death-throes. But the good news is it gives space for a brand new feature – to follow in an upcoming episode!

TALKING JOE - Ian Kennedy & Art of Roboskull Mk II Kickstarter Oct 21, 2021

Ian Kennedy & Art of Roboskull Mk II Video available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g437FURWKVc Mark's worlds collided when his pal Ian Kennedy was commissioned to paint the illustration for the box art for the new a toy that reinvents the classic Roboskull - the iconic Red Shadow vehicle from his favourite toy line and comic! So of course he had to record a show about it. Mark catches up with Head Skeletron Ben Conway, the evil genius behind the Roboskull MkII kickstarter, and British comic art legend Ian Kennedy to discuss the Roboskull Box art. We hear a little about Ian's career in comics and techniques as we explore the process from initial pitch, through rough sketches to the finished piece, with some exclusive behind the scenes prelim designs revealed along the way. Ben also springs a new request on Ian for the project! As a bonus, we also look at some of Ian's other recent Action Force inspired commissions. Roboskull Mk II Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skeletron/roboskull Ian's Website: https://www.iankennedyart.co.uk/

TALKING JOE - SKETCH BOOK CHAT - Mark's GI Joe theme sketch book Oct 14, 2021

New Podcast! Audio Only version of Sketch Book Chat - Episode 11 - Mark's GI Joe theme sketch book This is the audio only version of the show originally as a video livestream on YouTube and Facebook. It's been discussed in hushed tones of mystery, but now, finally at last, Mark shares his GI Joe themed sketch book! Mark is joined by friends of the show Tim Finn Jon Thurmond and Shane Simek as we look through the book. Links to Audio only Podcasts can be found https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ YouTube Link here: https://youtu.be/Ln_foRZc36s PDF of the art is saved on my public Patreon post https://www.patreon.com/posts/55795006

TALKING JOE 135 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE FRONTLINE #5-8 “ICEBOUND” (DEVILS DUE 2003) WITH DAN JOLLEY Oct 07, 2021

TJ 135 - Disavowed – G.I. Joe Frontline #5-8 “ICEBOUND” (Devils Due 2003) Mark & Tim are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #5-8 “Icebound” in our ongoing look at the “Disavowed” Devils Due era. This week our special guest is non other than writer of this arc, Dan Jolley! https://youtu.be/a5nOnPhH9AE Dan started writing professionally at age 19 and has worked in comics for most of the major American publishers, such as DC (Firestorm), Marvel (Dr. Strange), Dark Horse (Aliens, branching out into licensed-property and film novelizations (Star Trek & Iron Man), and original novels, including the Middle Grade Urban Fantasy series Five Elements and the Urban Sci-Fi Gray Widow Trilogy. Dan started writing for video games in 2007, on titles such as Transformers: War for Cybertron, Prototype 2, and Dying Light. He lives in northwest Georgia. Questions asked include - What’s it like being the first writer of GI Joe comic that is not Larry Hama or Josh Blaylock - Are guns the same as flashlights? - What is “Checkov’s Pen” - What sort of influence was “The Thing” on this Plus we have the glorious return of the segment “Devils Due or Devils Poo?” 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 134 - ARAH 286 SPOTLIGHT STORM SHADOW WITH ANDREW LEE GRIFFITH Sep 30, 2021

Talking Joe episode 134 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #286 Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 286, released 22nd Sep 2021 and we are joined by the artist of the book Andrew Lee Griffith! Andrew is an American comic book artist but is often found in based in Cusco, Peru where his wife is from. Andrew might be best known for his variant cover for Jem and the Holograms, but has also worked extensively on the Transformers comics for IDW. But most significantly he has worked on 5 of the last 6 issues of GI Joe, including issue 286 that we are focusing on in this episode. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 133 - Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins review / discussion Sep 23, 2021

TALKING JOE 133 - Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins review / discussion Mark, Tim and Jay finally get together to discuss Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. What do we think? Tune in to find out! This podcast is spoiler heavy - you have been warned! This episode will also be published to youtube - but without lots of extra visual content. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 132 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe Frontline #1-4 “The Mission That Never Was” (Devils Due 2002) Sep 16, 2021

TJ 132 - Disavowed – G.I. Joe Frontline #1-4 “The Mission That Never Was” (Devils Due 2002) YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WGAhXVQn1P8 Mark, Tim and Jay are talking G.I. Joe Frontline #1-4 in the 12thof our “Disavowed” episodes that look at the Devils Due era. This arc marks the comeback from Larry Hama to GI Joe after about 8 years away - and Tim cannot wait to discuss them because they are freaking fascinating. Questions asked; How does a series pan out with an artist who likes to write page to page but is forced to map out an entire arc in advance, does the silent castle need an elevator. All this and more from the podcast which gave you Josh Blayock’s favourite ever interview! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe About Talking Joe: Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 👬Friends of Talking Joe👬 Tim Finn https://arealamericanbook.com/ Jay Cordray's Break Room Sketches https://m.facebook.com/groups/768057380503369/ Chief Stride & ArmaGEEKdon https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCergSOclqVJFwueULT8SdAQ Chris "Diagnostik80" McLeod - Full Force https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4PUlvRWXzaW8EAXDe-Jyg Steve "SJubs7" Jubber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew

TALKING JOE 131 - ARAH 285 Murder by Assassination part 5 Sep 09, 2021

Talking Joe episode 131 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #285 After a bit of a summer break and some original art eps we are back back back baby! Mark and Tim Finn chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 285, released 11th August 2021. Podcast links over at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ YouTube link over at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxpXId3BqXZlHwF8K5OJIxPY_Ba1iguDr Questions asked and answered in this episode include; what do we think of the reveal of Al Kawbra, what does his super-jumping ability mean, and what is it with shooting minions in the head. Also what do we think of the introduction of Overkill. Over in Listener’s Questions we find out who you think should get their own spotlight issue. And finally, as Mark’s list of names runs low, is he able to make Tim titter? 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE - PAUL FERENCE GI JOE ORIGINAL ART CHAT Sep 02, 2021

Paul Joined Mark and Jay to show some of his original art collection. We feature some extra edited in Tim Finn too. A post with PDF of the images we looked at is here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/paul-ference-art-55063802 His CAF page with more is here https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydetail.asp?gcat=13319 Original YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/0iYrvE5T5tY An edited version with added Tim Finn content is also available https://youtu.be/3MDLQHtOoas (its an extended lord of the rings style directors cut with bonus content added in to the original live stream) 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Chris McLeod's GI Joe art Aug 26, 2021

Today's podcast - from the Video vaults but first time available as an audio only podcast, it is Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 3 - The GI Joe art collection of The Full Force - A fancast about the world of Action Force & GI Joe Chris "Diagnostik80" McLeod joins Mark and guests Tim, Jay & 1st appearance on the show from Jon Thurmond as we take a look at Chris' GI Joe original art and rare prints. All the podcast links are available at the Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ This was recorded as a live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. The YouTube link with all the art being discussed is on screen here: https://youtu.be/OdHr7-sI-Rg I have also created a public Patreon Post which includes is a PDF of the images being discussed so that you can look along as you listen to the audio only version https://www.patreon.com/posts/54486583 Referred on the podcast, details of Hascon 2017 are here: https://arealamericanbook.com/2018/06/21/hascon-2017-the-real-american-book-convention-report/ Coming up on the next Podcast, the long awaited conclusion to Murder by Assassination in GI Joe ARAH 285 , our discussion of GI Joe Frontline # 1-4.

TALKING JOE - SHANE SIMECK GI JOE ART SKETCH BOOK CHAT Aug 19, 2021

Shane Simeck, the owner of one of the most impressive collections of GI Joe sketches and commissions, joins Talking Joe to share some examples from his sketch book collection. Jon Thurmond returns to the show to join Mark and Tim . This was recorded as a live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. The YouTube link with all the art being discussed is on screen here: https://youtu.be/rY6uSCOhLZI Attached to the public Patreon Post is a PDF of images to look at as you listen to the audio only version https://www.patreon.com/posts/53228727 More from Shane's sketchbook at CAF here: https://www.comicartfans.com/galleryroom.asp?gsub=42803 Find Jon here http://www.jonthurmond.com/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE DISAVOWED GOLDEN JOE AWARDS - ISSUE 1 -25 AWARDS Aug 12, 2021

Mark is joined by a collection of friends of the show to look back over the first 25 issues of the GI Joe "Disavowed" Devils Due era 2001-2003, and dish out some Golden Joe awards, aka Golden Stormies. This was originally presented as a LiveStream, with comments coming in from viewers watching Live. Link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rm8300L1RY&t=1672s Best Cover Best new Toy tie in Best interior artist Best Joe character Best cobra character Best story Best Scene Worst scene Best redesign Best Nit-pick

Talking Joe 130 - ARAH 284 with Option38 Aug 05, 2021

Talking Joe episode 130 GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #284 Mark and Tim and special guest Chuck, chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 284, released 14th June 2021. “Chuck X Goren”, the man behind the Option38.com website which has exhaustive reviews of the Larry Hama G.I. Joe series. Questions asked and answered in this episode include; what is the actual murder by assassination referred to in the title of the arc, are we any closer to solving the mystery behind Al Kawbra, and does he strike you as the kind of guy to collect his own pizza? 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

DISAVOWED - JOSH BLAYLOCK TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL Jul 29, 2021

In this episode our very special guest is Josh Blaylock, Founder and publisher of Devils Due Comics, writer of GI Joe 1-25 and the 2003 GI Joe Vs Transformers crossover, Dreadnoks Declassified, Asrashikage showdown. Beyond the world of GI Joe, Josh has been involved in the creation of many more comics including - Mercy Sparx, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force, Barack the Barbarian, the Bitcoin Comic Handbook, How to Self Publish Comics and recent projects Arkworld and the Encoded. Josh is also the Chief Creative & Executive Officer of Popcultivator. Josh talks very candidly - about his early life and career, how he got interested in comics and was able to secure the G.I. Joe license, what it was like setting up Devils Due, what his writing approach, the relationship with Hasbro, speculation on the Snake eyes movie, and so much more. It's a long one, so buckle in! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 129 - Disavowed Pt11 – G.I. Joe vs Transformers (Devils Due 2003) Jul 22, 2021

Mark, Tim and Jay are talking G.I. Joe vs Transformers (Devils Due 2003) in the 11th of our “Disavowed” episodes that look at the Devils Due era. This series coincides with writer Josh Blaylock’s run on the series concluding - are there parallels to be made with his work in the main series? Questions asked; Is a new universe a good idea? What do we think of the nuclear treat in the story? What makes a good Transformers crossover? Will Jay keep it together recording this show in between night shifts? But most importantly can Mark make his co-hosts titter with a list of Transformers names in a special edition of Innuen-Joe. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe - Diana Davis GI Joe art with MOAR Duke Sketch Book Chat Jul 15, 2021

Presented here is an audio only version of the Diana Davis YouTube live stream available here https://youtu.be/xKSPsGsoX7c A PDF of the images is available on the Talking Joe Patreon page should you wish to look at the images while listening to the audio only show. https://www.patreon.com/posts/53226171 This post will be visible to Patreon subscribers for a while before it is made public Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 7 - Diana Davis GI Joe art with MOAR Duke! Diana joins Mark and Tim to share a selection of G.I. Joe art from THE GALLERY OF DUKE! This will be broadcast as a live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. Find the Gallery of duke here: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/wavewench/gallery-of-duke/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31552...Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoec... 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 128 - ARAH 283 with artist SL Gallant Jul 08, 2021

Talking Joe episode 128 GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #283 Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 283, released 16th June 2021, with the artist of the issue, Shannon “SL” Gallant. Questions asked and answered in this episode include; does mark remember to hit the record button, what sound effects does gunfire hitting an armoured table make, what is the origin of Zandar’s bandanna, how does Owen Wilson relate to this issue, and what is the deal with new Joes Multo and Black hat? Shannon previously joined Chief and SJubs back in episode 86 in August 2020 discussing the Death of Snake Eyes and snacks. Shannon has pencilled more issues of GI Joe than any other artist (with over 100 issues across several series) of GI Joe -, Starting in 2009 on GI Joe Rise Of Cobra movie Prequel, followed by 9 issues of Chuck Dixon’s GI Joe run before starting a long run on IDW’s ARAH with issue 161 In Dec 2010, , lasting to 245 in 2017 where he took a break to the GI Joe vs Six Million dollar man limited series. He has returned for an issue 263 in 2017 and is back for this issue, 283. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe 127 - Disavowed PT10 - G.I. Joe 22-25 “The Last Stand” Devils Due 2003 Jul 01, 2021

Mark, Tim and Jay are talking Devils Due # 22-25 - a 4 parter called “The Last Stand” which (spoilers!) builds on issue 16 with the return of Serpentor! It is an oversized Talking Joe Podcast episode for an oversized arc! This is the Finale of the Josh Blaylock Era, but how does it stand up to scrutiny from the Talking joe team? We talk Green shirts, meaningful deaths, colouring, if Serpentor is a Star Trek fan and if there is too much (but also not enough) story. Plus Tim Creates his own jingle for Least Favourite Piece of Dialogue. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

Talking Joe 126 - ARAH 282 Jun 24, 2021

Talking Joe episode 126 GI JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #282 Mark and Tim discuss the latest issue, released that very week. Tim dials in all the way from California with a squawking friend for company. Is that a picture of Schrödinger's cat on Duke's mug? Does this issue feature the greatest letter ever printed? Where do our listeners listen to the Podcast? All these questions and more (and simultaneously less) are asked on the latest instalment from the greatest GI Joe comics podcast. "Murder by Assassination" Part 2! Murder, mystery, and mayhem continue as the newest JOE continues her investigation into Cobra chaos. Can she, with the help of some special friends, solve the mystery and the save the day before it's too late? The plot thickens as Living Legend Larry Hama and superstar artist Andrew Griffith (Transformers), continue their bombastic tale featuring the exciting new JOE team member-codename: SHERLOCK! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 125 - Disavowed Pt 9 – G.I. Joe 20-21 “Closure” Devils Due 2003 Jun 17, 2021

TALKING JOE 125 - Disavowed Pt 9 – G.I. Joe 20-21 “Closure” Devils Due 2003. We are talking Devils Due Issues 20 & 21 , a 2 parter called “Closure” from 2003. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode… We surprise ourselves how much we have to say about these issues - Thrasher in mufti, Scarlett chucking her ring, exploding mid air sword collisions, why dumpster placement is significant, everyone's 7th favourite Dreadnok, and more! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE - JON THURMOND SKETCHBOOK SPECIAL Jun 10, 2021

This episode is best watched as a video - head on over to the Talking Joe YouTube channel to find it. Look for "Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 6 - Jon Thurmond's GI Joe art" https://youtu.be/wpOQkBFEuu4 Alternatively - a PDF with the art that we are looking at is saved here https://www.patreon.com/posts/52172899 Jon Thurmond joins Mark and Tim again and this time he is sharing a selection of G.I. Joe art from his collection! This was recorded as a live stream with comments enabled for sharing with us as we stream. Look out for the next live show! Find Jon here http://www.jonthurmond.com/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe About Talking Joe: Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 👬Friends of Talking Joe👬 Tim Finn https://arealamericanbook.com/ Jay Cordray's Break Room Sketches https://m.facebook.com/groups/768057380503369/ Chief Stride & ArmaGEEKdon https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCergSOclqVJFwueULT8SdAQ Chris "Diagnostik80" McLeod - Full Force https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs4PUlvRWXzaW8EAXDe-Jyg Steve "SJubs7" Jubber https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W3wPhykE4Z6NDF5WgdGew

TALKING JOE 124 – NETHO DIAZ INTERVIEW Jun 03, 2021

In this episode Mark and Tim are talking to G.I. Joe comic book artist Netho Diaz – about his first introduction to comics and G.I. Joe, how he broke into comics, how he came to work on G.I. Joe, what it is like working with a script in a foreign language and whether he will return to G.I. Joe someday. Netho Diaz is an artist who has made a big impact on G.I. Joe in recent years, with penciler credits for 17 issues of G.I. Joe ARAH, plus the 4 issue Silent Option. His run started in 2017 with issue with 246 “the Dawn of the Arishikage” which introduced Dawn as a successor to Snake Eyes , Other issues include Special Missions, Part 4 (Destro), Artificial Intelligence Arc, Snake Hunt, and most recently 276, Untold Tales part 1. Netho's other professional credits include work on Dungeons and Dragons (IDW), and Halo (Dark Horse), as well as Aquaman and Justice League (DC Comics). He lives in Fortaleza, Brazil with his wife (Comic book colorist) Thaíssa Diaz Links: Profile (published works) at ComicVine https://comicvine.gamespot.com/netho-diaz/4040-73102/ Twitter https://twitter.com/nethodiazz Facebook https://www.facebook.com/netho.diaz Deviant Art https://www.deviantart.com/nethodiaz

Total Action Force The Battle Years Kickstarter with Brian Hickey May 30, 2021

Bonus Episode! Total Action Force The Battle Years Kickstarter with Brian Hickey - originally broadcast as a TALKING JOE LIVESTREAM 30th May 2021 The audio levels aren't as level as they would normally be as this is the audio only version of the YouTube livestream. It is a very visual episode, so you may want to just watch the YouTube version which is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TClH-Wdsen0 I have also included a PDF as a public Patreon post so that you can view the images discussed without watching the YouTube video. https://www.patreon.com/posts/51886854 KickStarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/action-force-the-battle-years/ Mark "Funky Bunch" & Steve "SJubbs7" are joined by Brian Hickey a creator of the Hardcover Book "Total Action Force The Battle Years" which is currently on Kickstarter. We talk about the Kickstarter, including as diorama photography, we share some of our collection of original art/ sketches, and take a look at some of our favourite covers from the Battle Action Force era as well as a bonus Action Force instalment of InnuenJoe. We will be talking about Total Action Force: The Battle Years, currently in is last stretch on Kickstarter, which closes Friday June 4th. The 176 page hardback book tells the story of Action Force, during the period where the toyline was closely associated with the British comic 'Battle', it tells the story of the people who created the Action Force universe, and features character profiles and toy dioramas. Photographer Brian Hickey has worked with acclaimed toy designers, Boss Fight Studio, designing the packaging for a number of their licensed products, including Bucky O'Hare and Sam & Max. Writer Paddy Lennon writes background lore and character bios for the Vitruvian HACKS series of action figures and the licensed properties for Boss Fight Studio. This is the 3rd book project the pair have worked on – having previously self-published 2 books Total Retaliation is a guide book to the G.I. Joe action figures released in line with the movie, G.I. Joe Retalaition and Total Vitruvian HACKS Volume 1 is a guide book to the Series One Vitruvian HACKS action figures designed and created by Boss Fight Studio. This is the 3rd book project the pair have worked on – having previously self-published 2 books Total Retaliation is a guide book to the G.I. Joe action figures released in line with the movie, G.I. Joe Retaliation and Total Vitruvian HACKS Volume 1 is a guide book to the Series One Vitruvian HACKS action figures designed and created by Boss Fight Studio. Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 123 - Disavowed Pt 8 – G.I. Joe 17-19 “The Cabal” May 27, 2021

TALKING JOE 123 - Disavowed Pt 8 – G.I. Joe 17-19 “The Cabal” Devils Due 2003 We are recording the Devils Due shows with a small buffer to give us time to edit with slightly less deadline pressure. This was recorded Sat 8th May. TALKING JOE 223 - Disavowed Pt 8 – G.I. Joe 17-19 “The Cabal” Devils Due 2003. We discuss the Issues 17-19 - a 3 parter called “The Cabal” from 2003. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode… we look at Brandon Badeaux’s art – do we like it as much as his previous issues? We look at the crowded cast of Joes, Destro, Cobra, Oktober Guard and Mafia, oh my! And Jay Talks Lady Jaye toys. All this and the throbbing feature Inuenjoe continues

TALKING JOE 122 – ARAH 281 with Diana Davis May 20, 2021

TALKING JOE 122 – ARAH 281 with Diana Davis. ALKING JOE episode 122. This episode Tim and Mark are discussing G.I. Joe ARAH 281 (Released 12thMay 2021) with special guest Diana Davis. We have split this week’s episode into two parts. In Part 1 we chat with GI Joe Research specialist Diana Davis about her background and role in the GI Joe comics team, before we dig into the details of issue 281 in part 2. Murder by Assassination" Part 1! A brand new arc... and a brand new character! From Living Legend Larry Hama and new artist Andrew Griffith, as well as a brand-new JOE, whose origin is seen here for the first time ever-codename: SHERLOCK! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 122 Part 1– Diana Davis May 20, 2021

We have split this week’s episode into two parts. In Part 1 we chat with GI Joe Research specialist Diana Davis, codename “Wavewench” before we dig into the details of issue 281 in part 2. GI Joe Fan, and curator of the gallery of Duke. Diana lives in California, with husband Cullen, a pair of bulldogs, and a Lifesize mannequin of Duke. We talk dog doorbells, Wild Weasels, what’s so special about being a specialist, and the MYSTERY OF THE MANNEQUIN! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 121 - Disavowed Pt 7 #16 “the family” May 13, 2021

TALKING JOE 221 - Disavowed Pt 7 We discuss the #16 one part story “the family” from Devil’s Due/ Image in 2003. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode… we look at Tim Seeley’s initial outing as an artist, we wonder if Spirit is being a bit inappropriate towards Cover Girl, and the mystery of Julius, Alexander and Hannibal. Can we get through an episode without Tim triggering the nit-picker jingle? And Jay Talks more toys. All this and the thrilling extension of Inuenjoe continues. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 120 – ARAH 280 with artist Ron Joseph May 06, 2021

TALKING JOE 120 – ARAH 280 with artist Ron Joseph. This episode we are discussing G.I. Joe ARAH 280 (April 2021) "Untold Tales" Part 5! Bespectacled, beautiful, brilliant, and bombastic! BEWARE! The Baroness bewitches in the final untold tale from Living Legend Larry Hama, alongside returning G.I. Joe: ARAH artist Ron Joseph! Joining us is comic book artist, Friday 13th fan, and Wearer of unorthodox pyjamas, Ron Joseph. Ron lives in Virginia but is currently in California. Ron is Currently working on science fiction comics project “Endanged” with writer Jon McCarthy. Previous work for IDW includes; The Seven Per Cent Solution, Micronauts, Revolutionaries, MASK, Transformers, and most recently Rom dire wraiths. But most significantly for us, he worked on “The Cobras Venom” arc in GI Joe # 256 – 260 in 2018 and the most recently published issue #280! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoecomics/ 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 119 - Disavowed Pt 6 #14-15 “Homecoming” Apr 29, 2021

TALKING JOE 119 - Disavowed Pt 6 We discuss the 2 parter “Homecoming” from GI Joe #14-15 from Devil’s Due/ Image in 2003. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray. The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode, we hang out with some of our favourite Joes in a bar, wonder if they wanted to be in disguise whether Cobra should have put a ring on it, what was it Bazooka noticed in the Cobra toilet, Big Boa makes a first appearance, Jay talks Zartan, and BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT – the return of InnuenJoe. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31552... Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoec... 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 118 – ARAH 279 with artist Alex Sanchez Apr 22, 2021

Mark And Tm discuss ARAH 279 with the artist of the book, Alex Sanchez! Alex “Ironhed” Sanchez is a comcs artist based in NYC. He has recently been working on work on Pademica for IDW, and previous works have included Battlestar Galactica for Dynamite, Katana and JSA classified for DC comics, Star Wars the Old Republic for Dark Horse. He is also a cos host on the Infinity Equation podcast, a toy enthusiast, and has worked on toy projects of his own, including working with Jason Egitto on 1/6 toy projects (5 Faces of Freddy Kruger Set) But most importantly for us, he was the artist on GI Joe 251, Special Missions,” Part 1 a Stalker spotlight issue and artist (that’s a triple threat of pencils, inks and colours) on the book we are talking about today, GI Joe issue 279 untold tales part 4 "Untold Tales" Part 4! Cobra has plans to unleash hellacious herhavoc from the Terror Drome, so it's up to Ace, Slip Stream, and other brave JOE air warriors to unleash justice from the skies and stop the imminent destruction from the 'drome before it's too late! Your pilot for this flight will be Living Legend Larry Hama, assisted by his intrepid co-pilot, artist Alex Sanchez Some Alex Sanchez links https://comicvine.gamespot.com/alex-sanchez/4040-44462/issues-cover/ http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerydetail.asp?gcat=4815 https://www.facebook.com/ironhed/ 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31552... Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoec... 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe About Talking Joe: Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. 👬Friends of Talking Joe👬 Tim Finn https://arealamericanbook.com/

TALKING JOE 117 - Disavowed Pt 5 GI Joe #10-13 “Malfunction” and butter sculptures Apr 15, 2021

TALKING JOE 117 - Disavowed Pt 5 We discuss We discuss GI Joe #10-13 “Malfunction” Pt 1-4, from Devil’s Due/ Image in 2002. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode, we ramp things up a gear as we cover a four parter and pick out some highlights (and lowlights). Tim rants about a butter sculpture, we all find fault in colouring, look at the introduction of Heavy Doody, and discuss doctor mindbender’s codpiece support in G.I. Joe Fashion. All this and the thrilling FINALE * to Inuenjoe *Unless Mark can come up with more names! 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/31552... Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkingjoec... 🤜 Support us on Patreon 🤛 www.patreon.com/talkingjoe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Mark, Tim & Jay and a revolving set of guests co-hosts review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras.

TALKING JOE 116 - Disavowed Pt 4 Issues 6-9 – “Here come da Nit-Picker” Apr 01, 2021

We discuss GI Joe #6-9 “Reckonings” Pt 1-4, from Devil’s Due/ Image in 2002. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues and other special episodes. In this Podcast, discuss the return of classic GI Joe artist Mike Zeck on cover duties and pick Jay talks Beach head in the Toy Talk, and there is outrage at the people’s poll on the Spirit re-design. Egged on by Tim’s enthusiasm for the segment, the Inuen-joe giggle challenge continues. All this and more interrupting moggies in the latest thrilling instalment of everyone’s favourite weekly GI Joe comics podcast! Find out more about the show at www.talkingjoe.co.uk

TALKING JOE - SKETCHBOOK SPECIAL 2 Mar 25, 2021

This episode is best watched as a video - head on over to the Talking Joe YouTube channel to find it. Look for "Talking Joe - Sketch Book Chat - Episode 2" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxpXId3BqXZkX9xSiQ44qYb-31qLqTNif Links to the images are included below if you want to look at them alongside the audio only podcast. Mark is joined by Tim, Chief and Chris as we take a look at the original art in Mark's black Moleskine sketchbook from some comic book legends. Started in 2012 this book has some great sketches obtained from some great comic book artists over the years. For episode 2 we look at some G.I. Joe specific sketches! References: Ralph Niese Recondo https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/p6BX3ghG_1910131040271.jpg Ralph Niese Red Shadows https://www.facebook.com/RollOutRollCall/photos/ralph-niese-from-goodleg-toys-will-be-offering-his-amazing-red-shadows-tribute-p/448762641908897/ Mike Collins Destro https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/6LB0JB0i_1910131021041.jpg Chris Weston Gung Ho https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/bS7O9Jrj_2403141747201.jpg Dan Boultwood Baroness https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/cfINPSvG_3105141508471.jpg John Royle Baroness https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/zaXg1zGB_1407141729231.jpg Mike Meyhew Snake Eyes https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/Mu3EG4Lx_1407141735141.jpg Cliff Chiang Cobra Commander https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/QUR0nRHL_310317194426lola.jpg Cliff Chiang Baroness https://cafans.b-cdn.net/images/Category_73516/subcat_128520/xXtYTRUt_310317194359lola.jpg More about Talking Joe can be found at https://talkingjoe.co.uk/ About Talking Joe Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which current hosts Mark, Tim, Jay and special guests review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey began with Marvel's epic 155 issue run and continues through to present day IDW and Devil's Due eras. Buckle in and join them for the ride!

TALKING JOE 115 - Disavowed Pt 3 issues 5 plus Battlefiles Mar 18, 2021

TALKING JOE 115 - Disavowed Pt 3 We discuss GI Joe # 5, from Devil’s Due/ Image and Battlefiles # 1- 3 released in 2002. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn and our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray. The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode, we look at the one shot issue 5 with a guest artist, and discuss how well Duke, James Bond style super-spy works before moving on to the ”Order of Battle” – esque Battlefiles and pick out some highlights (and lowlights). It’s the final part of Mark’s quiz – “Devils True or Devils Poo?”, another featured toy from Jay and Tim picks another piece of Joe Merchandise from his collection. The Inuen-joe giggle challenge continues to doe severe psychological damage to Tim. We ask the big questions, like “ho can Bryan Hitch pull of his Ultimates costume redesigns when other artists struggle” and “will Mark be able to finish recording the podcast before he is killed by his wife for being late for dinner?”. All this and more interrupting moggies in the latest thrilling instalment! podcast

TALKING JOE 114 – ARAH 278 with artist Dan Schoening Mar 11, 2021

Mark & Tim discuss ARAH 278 Part 3 of “Untold Tales” – in which a team of Artic Joe specialists battle Cobra in the frozen wastes of Frusenland. Mark and Tim are joined by special guest “Dapper” Dan Schoening, the artist of this issue. We talk about his job at Toys R Us, his background in animation and the process of working on this issue. Our chat covers the “animation style” art in this issue, whether all Cobra Pilots are a$$holes, Snow Serpents and even how the snow was drawn! And we close out the show with another thrilling instalment of out throbbing new feature, INUEN-JOE!

TALKING JOE 113 - Disavowed Pt 2 – “Reinstated” #2-4 Mar 04, 2021

We discuss GI Joe # 2-4, the final parts of the opening “Reinstated” arc from Devil’s Due/ Image, released in 2001/ 2002. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn once more, and also by our Disavowed correspondent, G.I. Jay Cordray. The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. In this episode, we talk about how the rest of the arc compares to issue one, we look at the letter Tim had published in issue 3, Mark continues his his new quiz – “Devils True or Devils Poo?”, Tim unveils a particularly bleepy bit of Joe Merchandise and the Inuen-joe giggle challenge continues to haunt Tim. All this and more in the latest thrilling instalment!

TALKING JOE 112 – ARAH 277 Untold Tales Pt 2 with Law & Order in the Spotlight Feb 25, 2021

Mark & Tim discuss ARAH 277, A Law & Order spotlight in Part 2 of “Untold Tales”. Mark is again joined by Tim Finn ( author of “A Real American Book” ) on his 3rd outing as co-host. We talk Hub Comics renovation, all the thousands of listeners we will have now that Tim has told Facebook, we go deep on the Cover Gallery, Brian Shearer’s art, Tim gets big into light sources and lettering covering up feet, Mark spots TWO ERRORS (no, surely not!), Tim spotlights another obscure piece of GI Joe merchandise, and how will Tim fare on the second outing for out throbbing new feature, INUEN-JOE!

TALKING JOE 111 - Disavowed Pt 1 and three new jingles Feb 18, 2021

It’s one small step for 3 presenters, and one giant leap for a podcast as we move on to the Devils Due era of G.I. Joe and discuss GI Joe # 1 from Devil’s Due/ Image, released in September 2001. Mark is joined by “A Real American” Tim Finn once more, but also joined by BRAND NEW TALKING JOE CREW MEMBER G.I. Jay who will be rounding out the Trio for our ongoing coverage of the Disavowed era. The Devils Due episodes are fortnightly and will be sandwiched in-between the coverage of the present day ongoing IDW ARAH issues. As we have an extended discussion about the context of this relaunch we cover just one issue on this this episode in the future it will be one story arc per podcast. In this episode, we talk “Mother! “, Rampart the costal defender in Tim’s Real American Book blog update, we go inside Mark’s mind to the The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, Mark launches THREE NEW JINGLES, Tim gets hot under the collar about lettering, and Mark unveils his new quiz – “Devils True or Devils Poo?”. All this and more in the latest thrilling instalment!

TALKING JOE 110 pt2 – Bonus Waffle Feb 12, 2021

Some choice offcuts that didn’t make it into the main show. Mark talks about his custom bound ARAH hard covers, we go inside Mark’s mind as he talks about actually getting some exercise in a locked down world, and Tim weighs in with his opinions on Snake Hunt.

TALKING JOE 110 – ARAH 276 Untold Tales Pt 1 & Welcome to Tim Feb 11, 2021

We discuss ARAH 276 , the first part in the stand alone “Untold Tales” in this all new, all different (ok - partly new, partly different) episode. We say farewell for now to The Chief, but a big hello to new co-presenter Tim Finn, author of “A Real American Book”. We talk variant covers, how Gung Ho should NOT be sent on artic missions as well as unveiling a brand new feature, INUEN-JOE!

TALKING JOE - JINGLE MEDLEY 2 Feb 07, 2021

Chief and Mark play the complete Jingles and Songs from the Chief and Mark Talking Joe era (eps 91 to 109) with a little bit of chat in between! Listing; GI Joe the movie inspired show intro Inside chief’s mind Soap Box Romany Gypsy curse Action Figure fiasco Kids With Toys Ninja Before Christmas (Thomas) Comic Talk mark Error Detected Explain this Give it a no prize (Niko B - Who's That What's That) Hamatime (can’t touch this MC hammer) Larry Colloquialism Where’s molly Quote of the week MVP Name the Joes Name the Vehicle explain the wall Mark Talks about Toys Listener Questions Super Hats / Welcome to the Hat Rack PVP Chief / PVP mark long GI Joe Merchandise / License For Joe 10 minute mando Interview jingle (vanilla ice – ice ice baby) Let’s interview a creator (to Mr Roger’s neighbourhood theme) Talking Joe Wellerman Shanty Ooh Mince Pies Jingle VIP Talking Joe jingle from song clips (Talking Italian Joe) Won’t Ever Stop Reading Comics Song

ROBERT ATKINS - TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL Feb 04, 2021

It’s a Talking joe interview Special as Mark talks to GI Joe artist extraordinaire Robert Atkins. We do a deep dive into the Snake Hunt story arc that he worked on, discussing process, deadlines, dead Joes and kneecappings along the way! Robert Atkins has worked as a penciler, inker and colorist within the comic industry. He studied at Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned an Masters in Sequential Art and now teaches there himself. He is best known for his work on IDW's relaunch of GI JOE and the subsequent Snake Eyes Series,but other work includes Amazing Spider-man, Venom, Heroes for Hire, Ultimate Fantastic Four and The Savage She Hulk for Marvel comics, Legion of Superheroes for DC comics and Forgotten Realms for DDP. He creates artwork for toy packaging for various companies and brands including NERF, Marvel Legends, and Star Wars. He is the co-creator of a comic series titled Elders of the RuneStone. His most recent work includes the pencilling chores on the Snake Hunt arc of GI JOE: A Real American Hero for IDW Publishing.

Outtatimers/Talking Joe Special - Letterboxd 2020 Movie Review! Jan 29, 2021

Hey pod fans! Cast your mind back to the early part of 2020 and the best podcast that no-one listened to...The Outta Timers! Before we all had to wear masks and kept our distance, Chief & Ben set out to watch 200 movies in one year. A challenge for sure. Now they're here to talk about it...well, we couldn't get Ben so Chief is joined by fellow Talking Joe co-hosts Funky Bunch & S-Jubb7! Listen as they talk about the ups and downs, the highs and lows and generally just shoot the breeze.

TALKING JOE 109 – THE CHIEF IS FINALLY BROKEN Jan 28, 2021

We continue with the 4th and final part of our Snake Hunt coverage in ARAH 273-275. This includes an all splash page issue which is also SILENT despite lots of shouting and explosions! Chief is broken and replaced but not before he updates us with the latest on his RG curse and we continue looking at some obscure GI Joe merchandise; this time we find out how you too, can smell like a ninja! We round out the episode with a look at how well the creative team did at including every living Joe in Snake Hunt.

TALKING JOE 108 - The Wellermen comes to Springfield on Planes trains & automobiles Jan 21, 2021

We continue with the 3rd part of our Snake Hunt coverage in ARAH 271-272. In these Shaun aka Throwdwn aka Snake Eyes bamboozles Laura 343 with some ninja bs, everyone is going to springfield, what’s the deal with Zanya and Horrorshow explains his smells. In other happenings, Mark gets an earworm out of his head and shares it with you, Chief updates us on his RG curse and we continue looking at some obscure GI Joe merchandise, this time Firefly’s backpack tool kit!

TALKING JOE 107 - Joe HR Policy Deficiencies and Crystal Ball the Pizza delivery guy Jan 14, 2021

We continue on our Snake Hunt in ARAH 269-270, with Robert Atkins dropping in to explain it all to us. In these issues Laura 343 is on Guard duty - will her guarding abilities be as good as the comedy moments she is involved in, and how many dead Joes make a return? Our Jingle-battle continues as we both drop GI Joe merchandise songs and talk about Joe branded Valentines cards, Mark and Thomas get a bit side-tracked by Pirates of the Caribbean.

TALKING JOE 106 – Eye Popping, Snake Hunting & PVP-ing Jan 07, 2021

It's another eye popping episode on everyone’s favourite G.I. Joe podcast! We get stuck into the first 3 issues of Snake Hunt (remember to say it carefully) ARAH 266-268. We go all out in the new listener suggested feature PVP, complain about supermarket check out etiquette, Scarlett’s nubbin (!?), get side-tracked by sandwiches and pesky meddling Papergirls. Will Fact Checking Joe interrupt again to expose our knowledge deficiencies?

Action Figure Fiasco Song Jan 03, 2021

Because you demanded it!* Here is the standalone "Action Figure Fiasco" segment in full as sung by the one and only Chief Dog. For you to download, replay and enjoy as many times as you like. * some of you also demanded that we kill the song with fire, destroy the masters, and never play it or even speak of it again. But that's not how democracy works, as the people (or at least one person) has spoken!

TALKING JOE 105.5 - ARAH 263 – Explain the wall and Fact Checking Joe barges in! Dec 31, 2020

It's a bombastic New Year’s special bonus episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that devotes more time to our jingles than to what we actually say! Up like a firework is ARAH issue 263 “Some Gave All” – a Memorial Day Special. Chief is challenged to “explain the wall”, Granny’s got a brand new brick, and the Fact Checking Joe keeps interrupting and laying bare Chief and Mark’s knowledge gaps!

TALKING JOE 105 - Gypsy Curses, But you're dead? & Binary solos! Dec 31, 2020

It's the waggly 105th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast which is now on it's 5th editor! This week the fellas are tackling issues 261-262 & 264-265 where Intelligence is Artificial! Inside, Destro and Baroness get the green eyed monster, Mindbender putts, the dead rise from the grave, orphans escape, and Alpha 001 Prime laughs! Elsewhere, Mark dons his Karate Gi, Thomas talks Storm Shadow (again!) and it's jingle all the way....to the 'skip 15' button!

TALKING JOE 104 - Meat puppet madness, Metal legs and Mince pie forgetfulness Dec 24, 2020

It's the wonderful 104th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that asks, 'where's moly?' This week the guys close out The Cobra's Venom story line with issues 259-260. Inside, Heavy Duty macks, Destro destroys, Sightline cries and Milo scrubs. Elsewhere we hear a cracking alternate version of The Night Before Christmas, Cable appears and Chief claims that Rampart is better than Repeater. Also, you tell us your favourite crossovers!

TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL - TIM FINN PT2 - BONUS CONTENT Dec 22, 2020

In the last Podcast, we discussed Tim's Book. In this bonus episode with all new content we have a meandering talk about all sorts of GI Joe topics - the early days of GI Joe, a parallel world where Joe wasn't a success, logistics in the world of GI Joe, Cobrember, the SAW Viper, the size of Alsatians & so much more. Tim Finn is currently writing the definitive history of the "Real American Hero" incarnation of G.I. Joe , arealamericanbook.com/ . Tim teaches animation, animation history, and drawing at Lesley Art + Design. Tim also owns Hub Comics in Somerville, Massachusetts.

TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL - TIM FINN INTERVIEW PT1 Dec 22, 2020

Mark Talks to Tim Finn - Tim is currently writing the definitive history of the "Real American Hero" incarnation of G.I. Joe , arealamericanbook.com . Tim teaches animation, animation history, and drawing at Lesley Art + Design. Tim also owns Hub Comics in Somerville, Massachsets.

TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL - J. BROWN Dec 18, 2020

That's right Joes, we've managed to corral the man who has more G.I. Joe credits to his name than anyone in human history barring Mr Hama and it is of course James Brown! He popped into the TJ studio and we chatted comics, colouring, movies, conventions, Boston and much more!

TALKING JOE 103 - "You're once, twice, thrice, four times a Venom", Chief gets booted & You gotta love a meat puppet! Dec 17, 2020

It's the willing and able 103rd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with a mince pie jingle! The fellas are tackling issues 256-258, the first three parts of Venom Rising. Inside, Ron Joseph evokes 80's Marvel, Mindbender gets a flaming tash, Frags are fragging, Bombstrike shows off her lightsaber skills and watch out....there's a Storm Shadow-bot about! Elsewhere, Thomas talks Storm Shadow, Chief is public enemy number one, Mark eats pies and you pose the questions for us!

TALKING JOE 102 - Return of the Fly, Bison are roaming & 5 prong sickle techniques Dec 10, 2020

It's the whimsical 102nd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with flooded kitchens! The guys are digging into the 4 issue Silent Option mini series where Alpine machos-up, Helix falls, Torpedo jumps and 35 red ninjas are pushing up daises! Elsewhere, Thomas talks toys, Chief's mind is on his soapbox, there's another new jingle and you tell us your claim to fame!

TALKING JOE 101.5 - BN Bonus Time! Dec 05, 2020

Hold onto your hats people! It's Bonus time in the TJ studio and the guys are smashing into the 2019 ARAH Yearbook. As if that isn't enough we get a special live phone in from an unexpected guest. Talking Joe, the listener's choice!

TALKING JOE 101 - Shoulder spikes, New jingles & Mask makers anonymous Dec 03, 2020

It's the wholesome 101st episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where mince pies get significant air time! The issues on deck are ARAH 254 & 255 and the guys discover that Destro is invulnerable, Dawn uses Duct tape, Short Fuse has a claim to fame and Scarlett professes her love! Elsewhere, Mark's son makes his TJ debut, Chief out-researches Mark, Clutch gets a spotlight and you tell us your favourite geek culture vehicle!

TALKING JOE 100 - The Fabulous Five, Balls in a vice & Septic tanks Nov 26, 2020

It’s the landmark 100th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Alan Partridge! Chief and Mark are joined by not 1, not 2 but all 3 former co-hosts and the good times roll! With no issues on the slate, the discussion revolves around G.I. Joe The Movie! Hear what the guys think and join this historic celebratory party. Everyone’s invited!

TALKING JOE 99 - Terrs are everywhere, Fencing scars & No more Mando! Nov 19, 2020

It's the niggly 99th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with talk about weeing in the loft! The fellas are digging into issues 251-253 of ARAH and it's a gaggle of one-off special missions! Stalker tries to avoid dropping the ball, The Baroness is in a pitched sniper battle and can Mo get to bartender school? Elsewhere, Mark drinks coffee and sells stuff, action figures are discussed, the guys forget Gung Ho's name and you tell us what direction you'd like to see ARAH go in. Plus, it's just 7 more sleeps until the big one Joe fans!

TALKING JOE - Jingle Medley Nov 16, 2020

As Talking Joe creeps towards the landmark episode 100, here is a jingle medley of the catchiest sound bites this side of Springfield! 0:00 Beverage for the Show 0:19 Snack Attacker 0:31 Comic Talk 0:48 Chris Talks About Toys 1:06 Comic Ad Talk 1:38 Over Egging the Pudding (BC) 1:52 Retro Gaming 2:27 G.I. Joe Fashion 2:59 Ninja Bullsh*t 3:08 Talking Joe Awards I 3:47 Snack Police 4:20 Comic Talk II 5:06 Over Egging the Pudding (CC) 5:51 Name the Joes 6:34 Talking Joe Awards II 7:07 Name the Vehicle 7:46 Block 'n' Bludd 10:32 Toy Box 11:32 Action Figure Fiasco 12:58 10 Minute Mando

TALKING JOE 98 - Secret weapons, Meat-shield mayhem & President Mark Nov 12, 2020

It's the nearly-there 98th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Every Story Ever tm. This week our dynamic duo are tackling issues 246-250 of ARAH and Dawn takes center stage. In these issues, it's ninja action to the max, ninjas to the side, ninjas on a train and uh...let's not forget about Budo and the Soft Master! Elsewhere, figures are unboxed, Evelyn draws Star Wars, Chief needs more movies and you tell us what non-Joe comics you're reading!

TALKING JOE 97 - Financial Wonks, Extinction Events & Tanuki Masking Maneuvers Nov 05, 2020

It's the new-joe 97th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Chief looking for a new house! This week the guys are smashing into issues 244 & 245 and it's the precursor to big changes in the book! Inside, Lee Majors guest stars, ninjas put on a show, there's oil drum overkill, new Joes show up, where the hell is Dreadburg? and is Rock n Roll a racist? Elsewhere, Mark carves doggy pumpkins, Chief has a movie marathon, Roadblock and a Predator form the fiasco, Mark talks vintage toys, the guys delve into The Mandalorian season 2 and you tell us about A-list characters you dislike!

TALKING JOE 96 - Ambo in charge, Curly Wurlys & How many Practicals does it take to change a light bulb? Oct 29, 2020

It's the nutty as ever 96th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that discusses spiked coffees! This week the fellas are looking at issues 242-243 and real world events encroach on the story! Inside, the Collins family make their getaway, the Joes are outnumbered, Leatherneck floats off course and sacrifices are made! Elsewhere, Mark watches Borat 2 and The Leftovers, Chief has a big update on figure collecting and 'Inside Chief's Mind' returns! We also find out what c-list joes you, the listeners, really love!

TALKING JOE 95 - Feel the Thunder, Mando Madness & Mindbender goes Snap, Crackle and Pop! Oct 22, 2020

It's the negative zone particle charged 95th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that has a table tennis mention! Chief & Mark are smashing into issues 239-241 and shizz is going down! Inside, HISS tanks get co-opted, Zartan has an invisible touch, Venom chews scenery like a madman and Chief suggests Sneak Peek isn't really dead! Elsewhere, Mark reads Y the Last Man, Space Marines are purchased, Larry forgets his Biggles and Red Ninjas go all 90's X-Men! Plus, you tell us about your impulse purchases!

TALKING JOE 94 - The Scrounger and The Werewolf, Go-Go Gadget Destro & Ben is all movied-out! Oct 15, 2020

It's the knowledgeable 94th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a stopwatch rules the roost! The boys are smashing into issues 237 & 238 of ARAH and there are flashbacks-a-plenty! Inside, Heather is on the loose, Zartan takes a blade...to the chest, bricks remain in bags and the Joes revisit Darklonia! Elsewhere, Chief bakes, fiascos are had, 10 minute Mando isn't what it seems and we ask you what your kids think about your hobbies!

TALKING JOE 93 - Muton gets mullered, Quad BN takes a load & 7 is the new 10 Oct 08, 2020

It's the never dull ninety third episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that has a jingle for fashion! Chief & Mark are digging into issues 233-236 of ARAH and sub-plots are running wild! Inside, Bombstrike gets help from a scavenger, Heather is a tech whiz, Roadblock block the road and Dawn is is on the loose! Elsewhere, there's double toy talk, Mando chat and you tell us what your better halves think about your man-child habits! Talking Joe is on the air. Yo Joe!

TALKING JOE 92 - Cutter Cuts, Chicken Drumsticks & Mando Madness Oct 01, 2020

It's the nostalgic 92nd episode of the only G.I Joe podcast that seems to feature a new jingle every week! On the slate this week is the first part of the Snake in the Grass story with issues 230-232. There's Bats in the desert, bullets to the head, Eels up inside ya and is Dawn a Cobra agent or a runaway ninja teen? Elsewhere you get the usual 10 minutes of Mando, Action Figure Fiasco and Vintage Toy Talk rounded out with listener responses to the weekly question. Yo Joe!

TALKING JOE 91 - Break and Replace, Action Figure Fiasco & Beavis and Butthead make a return! 1st Episode with Mark Sep 24, 2020

It's the all new 91st episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that has the audacity to play a 90 second jingle mid episode! With S-Jubbs taking a leave of absence, we welcome Mark into the studio. How long will he last? Comic-wise, on deck are issue 226-229 and apparently Cobra is Rising! Snake Eyes gets a newish look, Joe intelligence is spotty, bombs get struck and a new era Dawns. All this plus a Bechdel test, vintage toys, Mandalorian talk and a question for the listeners!

TALKING JOE 90 - The Final S-Jubbs, the deadly Princess & receptive trances of psychic energies are go! Sep 17, 2020

It's the naughty but nice 90th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a man almost gets punched on the beach! The fellas round out the Cobra World Order story line with ARAH issues 223-225. Shoulder wounds are a premium, Dice has a clown mask, 3 Freds is all you need and don't forgot your nano tech auto compensator wrist rockets! Elsewhere, snacks get munched for the last time, confusion comes to an end, toys are talked about and the guys discuss what real world vehicle they wanted to be made into a Joe toy! The big news though is that with this episode, longtime co-host, Stephen 'S-Jubbs' Jubber takes a bow and departs the show for warmer climes. Don't worry though as we have a new co-host making his entrance next week. Talking Joe, the show that just can't be stopped!

TALKING JOE 89 - Defenestration, Tunnel Rat supports breast cancer awareness & Wolverine v Storm Shadow? Sep 10, 2020

It's the ebullient 89th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that calls for a Scrap Iron mini series! TJ is pumped to welcome the awesome Word Burglar into the studio to discuss not only his new crowd funded project but also to dig into issues 220-222 of ARAH! Inside, Fred gets the call, the Joes scramble all teams, Roadblock gets emotional, Burgie names the vehicles and Duke has a wife! Elsewhere, Chief gets yet another new hobby, snacks are consumed, four colloquialisms get and it's the return of the G.I. Joe pop quiz!

TALKING JOE 88 - There's a Tardis in my Spa, No Spills & Zartan was on Hoth? Sep 03, 2020

It's the energetic 88th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a man not spilling a drink makes the headlines! Cobra World Order prelude and issues 219-220 are front and center for discussion. Inside, the Joes give Fred the willies by threatening to shoot him with a pin point laser cannon, Miss Torres gets the lowdown on ninjas and defenestration is Hawk's new military specialty. Elsewhere, Chief buys more action figures, snacks get eaten, people get jammy, Steve talks toys and we ask you about Joe codenames/filecards!

TALKING JOE 87 - Dog-fighting, The Big Bad Spiller & Zandar is in every issue? Aug 27, 2020

It's the ever-loving 87th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where you'll find Greek and Irish impressions! Issues 216-218 are up for discussion and although the arc is entitled Cobra Rising, the snake guys sure don't do much! Inside, Sean goes old school with pen and paper, Psyche-Out and Duke ask the questions we're all asking at home and the big alien eye is no more! Elsewhere, Chief gets a new hobby (oh dear), snacks are eaten, there's confusion with colloquialisms, Steve talks toys and listeners tell us what they think about Snake Eyes death. Yo Joe baby!

TALKING JOE 86 - Death is afoot, less cinnamony churros & the iron man of GI Joe comics, SL GALLANT! Aug 20, 2020

It's the enigmatic 86th ep of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a man attempts to speak Polish and it sounds Japanese! Welcome everyone to a special show with a special guest. The uber talented Mr SL Gallant joins Chief and Steve as they smash into issues 212-215 of ARAH! Inside, Joes die, Joes cry, Joes try (to beat Serpentor) & Joes smash Night Creeper's skulls in with entrenching tools! Elsewhere, there's toy talk, the return of the pop quiz, colloquialisms, Steve pops his Jaffa cherry and we deliver some listener questions to Shannon! Adios Shadow Man, we hardly knew ye!

TALKING JOE 85 - Busted Bacta tanks, Broken fans & Handbags at dawn Aug 13, 2020

It's the explosive 85th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that has a discussion about home made pasta! That aside, the guys are diving into a triple whammy of issues and that's 209-211. Inside, Serpentor throws downs with Roadblock, Blue Ninjas throw down with Granny and Tommy, Throwdown gets ready for a throw down and don't confuse your Freds, Malcolms and Carloses! Elsewhere, forget about snacks, it's meal and cake time, toys get talked about, colloquialisms are bandied around and you the listeners tell us your favourite animated movies!

TALKING JOE COBRA CONVERGENCE V - G.I. Joe: Cobra 1-4 Aug 10, 2020

With Cobra Convergence in full swing, the boys at Talking Joe offer up a review and discussion of the four issue COBRA mini series published by IDW back in 2009. Chief and Steve tumble down the rabbit-hole of intrigue, spies, betrayals and shocking reveals as a lone Joe operative infiltrates the insidious Cobra organization! If that isn't enough, GI Joburg is thrilled to host a video version which features some added dramatisation so head on over to the GI Joburg youtube channel as well! COBRAAAAAAAA!

TALKING JOE 84 - Fred in trouble, Words get Burgled & Bumblee Bee cameos! Aug 06, 2020

It's the electric 84th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a man munches a Twix while talking about spilled coffee! On deck for discussion are issues 207 & 208 of ARAH where the Joes find out they are just pawns in a bigger game and the Fair City of Dublin stages a throw down between the Silver Samurai...sorry, 921, and a Joe/ROI Special Detective Unit team-up! Elsewhere, snacks are front loaded, Block is on the block, Chief tries to keep it brief but uh oh, that's not in his genetic make-up and the listeners tell us who is smashing it on the Joe content creation front. Yo Joe!

TALKING JOE 83 - Ice Cream Boats, a Silver Samurai cameo & What the hell is a pinto bean? Jul 30, 2020

It's the energy filled 83rd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that interrupts comic talk to chat about Batman! The fellas are digging into issues 205 & 206 of ARAH and Oliestan action takes center stage. Can the Joes get Dr Burkhart out safely and why is Clutch operating the drone? In 206, Snake Eyes lays the smack down on some robbers, Sean Collins makes a reappearance and 'there's an eyeball in my secret base!' Elsewhere, Chief builds sand castles, snacks get eaten, Steve watches Star Trek and you the listeners tell us who you want to see in a buddy-up movie!

TALKING JOE 82 - C4 in my toilet, Poor old Adele & It's Tim Tam time! Jul 23, 2020

It's the excellent 82nd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that gives thumbage to snacks. The guys are breaking down issues 203 & 204 of ARAH where Roadpig gets revenge, Zartan/Destro confuse CC and Dr Burkhart is up to her old tricks...getting captured! Elsewhere, the fellas discuss Kill Bill, speak the language of the commonwealth and look out, they've got the Clap! It can only be Talking Joe!

TALKING JOE 81 - Race track patterns, Dorks & The Female of the species is more deadlier than the male! Jul 16, 2020

It's the excitable 81st episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where clothes are optional. After the pulse pounding episode 80 which covered issue 200 of ARAH, the guys jump into issues 201 & 202 in which: The Joes get new bases, Roadblock shuns eggs sandwiches, Pale Peony gets Joe status, Zartan borrows kit from Batman and the big reveal from the end of issue 200 is...not that revealing! Elsewhere, Steve gets the mother lode, Chief makes trading cards, the fellas eat snacks and the listeners tell us what G.I. Joe ARAH faction they align with!

TALKING JOE 80 - The Boys are Back in Town, Novocaine sir? and Chief is the Story Master! Jul 09, 2020

Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed, fire up the navi computer and buckle up! That's right, it's a reunion of epic proportions. The Four Tops, The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, The Ghostbusters, all fantastic foursomes but they have nothing on these guys! It's a TJ reunion as Ben and Chris join Chief and Steve to discuss, among other things, issue 200 of ARAH! Cobra appear to be defeated and are on the back foot as the Joes kick the slippery snakes right where it hurts! Duke finally gives CC the smackdown he deserves but uh oh...it's a Blue Ninja/B.A.T. bait and switch! Elsewhere there's four lots of snacks and beverages to get through as well as puddings to be overegged. Then the guys round out the show with a big discussion on toys! You don't dare miss this!

TALKING JOE 79 - Golden Joes, Get this man a Job & Machetes to the Rescue! Jul 02, 2020

It's the awards-based 79th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that celebrates Boi Bawangs! There's just one issue under discussion here and it's 199. CC sees his troops under siege in the PIT as the Joes use terror tactics to lower Cobra morale, Stalker and his team fend off the deadly CBX units and Lola pulls more strings! Elsewhere snacks are consumed, confusion is everywhere and the show sees the return of the prestigious GOLDEN JOES! Who will scoop the prizes? Tune in to find out.

TALKING JOE 78 - Riding the mine cart, S-Jubbs get's some wheels & Did I miss something? Jun 25, 2020

It's the sumptuous 78th episode of the only podcast that features a South African Siri appearance. Inside issues 197 &198 we get more Sierra Gordo shenanigans, suckin' chest wounds, Snake Eyes geting violent and CC in the P.I.T....say wha??? Elsewhere, S-Jubbs gets drunk, Chief buys a new game, snacks get consumed, prangs happen and we ask listeners about the newly announced Retro Toy Line!

TALKING JOE 77 - Chunky platform shoes, Stephen bribes the cops & is Payload actually Ace? Jun 18, 2020

It's the sup sup 77th episode of the crunchiest, deadliest Joe podcast out there! Inside issues 195 & 196 we see a full on rescue attempt by the Joes which...fails miserably! Cobra Commander's plan is revealed, Lola proves to be a belter and the Meandog gets mean! Elsewhere, there's terror in the dromes, Chief disagrees with S-Jubbs' movie rating, commonwealth colloquialisms are bandied around and the guys ponder a cross branded G.I. Joe tv show!

TALKING JOE 76 - Lockdown Shopping, Salty Nuts & What's up Doc? Jun 11, 2020

It's the salty 76th episode of the podcast that has covered more issues of G.I. Joe based comics than any other...in the world! This week issues 193 & 194 are on the block and people are in trouble, spilling drinks, getting pumped and pulling off heads! Grunt proves he's still a Joe, and the BATS are blue and ninja-y! Also, let's not forget the snacks, colloquialisms, Chief's slot car addiction the Jubber family game time and Hat answers! Wow, another loaded TJ episode!

TALKING JOE 75 - Sub plots-a-plenty , Dongas & Dazzlers and Snake Eyes gets a House! Jun 04, 2020

It's the superlative 75th episode of the world's longest running podcast covering G.I. Joe ARAH comics. Can we say that?...we just did punk! On the block this week are issues 191 & 192 and the pages are jammed packed. Chuckles proves he's Chuck Norris, JCVD, Arnie and Sly all in one as he races to save Lady Jaye from the detestable Generalissimo Tep. Then in 192, CC plots and plans, a man goes shirtless (and it's not Steve), Destro plots and plans, there's a hole in the P.I.T. and Demon Granny pops up with a cryptic message as if she was Morpheus from The Matrix! Elsewhere, the fellas talk toys, Steve pops his seaweed cherry and tag teams with Dr Kim while Chief tries to fill his loft with Scalextric slot car track! Then the guys chat about Star Wars bounty hunters. The Boba love is for real!

TALKING JOE 74 - Blood for Bludd, Rage on the Streets & Invincible Robo Skulls + GUEST IN THE STUDIO! May 28, 2020

It's the super guest boosted 74th episode of the only podcast where a man confirms he's wearing pants! The guys are joined by the uber talented toy photography maestro Matt Miller aka MateMylar. He's here to talk about his craft and it's great stuff. Elsewhere, issues 189 & 190 are under discussion and boy howdy do they give the guys the feels! The rollercoaster of emotions starts at sea with all out action and ends with a scumbag general and absolute horror. We also have a triple whammy of snacks and colloquialisms!

TALKING JOE 73 - Destro on top, not lamb but Mut(t)on & S-Jubbs pop his corn May 21, 2020

It's the superlucious 73rd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a man wearing a shirt could make the headlines! Inside issue 187 we get balls-to-the-wall action with no let up. It's the conclusion of the...krypton saga and Benzheen is the place, nukes are the purpose, & Falcon is the man! Then, in 188 we get the start of a new storyline where black and red are the colours of the day! It's a major turning point in the lives of the Joes. Elsewhere we get the usual snacks, toys and confusion and you the listeners tell us your favourite ARAH/Special Missions cover!

TALKING JOE 72 - Krypton Bomb, Kim cooks dinner & Whatshisname? May 14, 2020

It's the saucy 72nd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with a constantly shirtless co-host! Issues 185 & 186 are on the block and it's all going down in Benzheen. Bombs are introduced to triggers, heads to mallets and extra seats to stealth fighters! As always the fellas eat snacks (or meals), toys are discussed and listeners responses detailed. This week...The top 80's action movies!

TALKING JOE 71 - Narked & Snags, FPS games as training tools & Security wanks May 07, 2020

It's the splendiferous 71st episode of the podcast that just won't stop...until we run out of issues to talk about! On the slate this week are issues 183 & 184 of ARAH and inside, Darklon receives a heroes return, Tunnel Rat defuses, Destro is shiny and Duke don't need no spectacles. Elsewhere, Steve talks toys, snacks are eaten and YOU the listeners weigh in on what the best stand alone G.I. Joe comic is. Yo Joe!

TALKING JOE SPECIAL - TOM SCIOLI INTERVIEW - Transformers v G.I. Joe May 03, 2020

Hey, hey, hey, buckle up Joe fans as Chief & Steve are dropping a super yo jo-ing, energon munching Transformers vs G.I. Joe special featuring none other than the man behind the series, Tom 'Showtime' Sciolo'. The guys pick Tom's brain like Trypticon dining on sweatbreads and a good time is had all round!

TALKING JOE 70 - Reversible shirt, File Card Art & Pigs but no Donalds Apr 30, 2020

It's the sensational 70th episode of an intrigue filled show where the guys are breaking down issues 181 & 182 of ARAH. Get your journal out and start taking notes as this mother gets complicated...fast! Darklon knows the Joes know the things he knows but does he know enough?...and is Tollbooth stupid? Elsewhere, snacks are eaten, toys are talked about, people are confused and the listeners weigh in on...file card art!

TALKING JOE 69 - Orangeing up your Uzi, White Russians & Chrome my Dome! Apr 23, 2020

It's the sexy 69th episode of the super sexy G.I. Joe podcast that actually contains zero sexiness! Issues 179 & 180 are on the block and they feature the conclusion to the opening blue ninja saga, a Destro return and calamities at comic-con! As always, snacks are eaten, toys discussed and listener feedback analysed. This week...what was the biggest influence on choosing your favourite Joes?

TALKING JOE 68 - General Gre...BN-001 is in charge, evil is resident & is DeCobray her name? Apr 16, 2020

It's the super spectacular 68th episode of the only pod that doles out homework for hosts and listeners alike! The guys shovel their way through issues 177 & 178 of ARAH and the body count rises. It's all out action as the blue ninjas lay siege to Broca Beach and Snake Eyes & The Baroness are trapped in the middle! Elsewhere, the guys discuss survival horror, eat snacks and deep dive into listeners responses to our weekly question. This week...G.I. Joe crossovers!

TALKING JOE 67 - Move Over Fred it's Ted, Grape Soda over Donuts & Chips my Bru Apr 09, 2020

It's the slam dancing sixty seventh episode of the only G.I. Joe comic recap pod you need! This week we have just one comic on the slate and it's the 2012 ARAH annual. A disgruntled Crimson Guardsman takes center stage and he's buying large quantities of fertiliser! The Joes get involved as do the 'Noks and Mutt goes tashless! Elsewhere, Chief has a breakdown on air, Steve talks CG's and blows veganism out of the water and YOU tell us what the best pop culture star fighter is!

TALKING JOE 66 - Four Arms Are Better Than Two, Mouth Ulcers & Iron-Gs Apr 02, 2020

It's the superlative sixty sixth episode of the show that just can't be stopped! This week Chief and S-Jubb 7 dive into issues 175 & 176 of ARAH which Chief hails as his 'favourite of the IDW run so far'. High praise indeed but is he a fool or on the money? There's action, drama, suspense, body horror and the possibility of child labour as a rather on-the-nose BN-001 pulls the strings! Elsewhere, Steve talks toys, Chief fails at egging the pudding and listeners tell us what 80's cartoons are in need of the live action treatment!

TALKING JOE 65 - Wildcard in a Tank? Steve Can't Touch His Mrs & Can You Swim? Mar 26, 2020

It's the slippery sixty fifth episode of the internet's favourite James Bond podcast...I mean G.I. Joe of course. The Chief could not be stopped in his desire to talk about The Spy Who Loved Me so apologies for that! Next up the guys dig into issues 173 & 174 of ARAH and what a punch they deliver! There's paint-balling in the Emirate of Benzheen, Terminators in New Jersey and Tears in Broca Beach. Elsewhere the guys eat snacks, S-Jubbs talks toys and YOU ask the boys questions!

TALKING JOE 64 - Coagulant Panic, Steve's Gear is Metal & A Death in the Family Mar 19, 2020

It's the sexy sassy sixty fourth episode of the 'can't be stopped' G.I. Joe podcast that takes no prisoners. The guys close the book on issues 171 and 172 of ARAH and it's non-stop baby! Wild Bill auto rotates, Flint makes a tough choice and there's a new ninja enemy in town! Elsewhere, S-Jubbs shows his disdain for non toy characters (and gives Chief more homework), Chief feels like a prisoner and the guys talk PS1!

TALKING JOE 63 - New Faces, Destro gets waxy & How do you like your Commander? Mar 12, 2020

Wowza, you thought TJ was taking a break...and it was for about 7 hours! But low and behold the legendary G.I. Joe fiend himself, Steve Jubber has hopped off the USS Flagg and onto this show to cover for Chris! The guys dig into issues 169-170 of ARAH and it's wild times to be sure. Firefly is flying, Sneak Peak is peaking, Crystal Ball is balling & Ninjas are running wild! Elsewhere Steve gives Chief homework, snacks are eaten and Lady Jaye gets the toy treatment.

TALKING JOE 62 - Firefly dances, Chief needs a chair & Dusty gets the coffees Mar 05, 2020

It's the sixty second episode of the internet's 'loosest' G.I. Joe podcast. The fellas get their mitts on issues 167-168 of A Real American Hero and fun times are had. It's 'snow' joke that these feature some 'ice' cold action as the Joes 'chill' out in the North Pole. Elsewhere, Firefly and Crytsal Ball are up to no good, Destro has beef and Sneak Peek is back...for reals this time! As if that wasn't enough, the guys discuss the possibility of a Star Wars remake, Chief explains his audio extraction polava and listeners are asked about their favourite TV shows!

TALKING JOE 61 - Polly goes high, Destro does Iron Man & Millennium Falcon Pancakes Feb 27, 2020

We're 61 episodes in and still going strong! The boys are focusing on just a single issue this week, 166 of G.I. Joe ARAH and seafaring is the order of the day! Shipwreck is front and centre as he grapples with Lampreys. Meanwhile, Destro and the Baroness sub away, Cobra Commander gets mad and Deep Six goes deep. Elsewhere, Chief has broken tellies, Chris give s a Toy Fair report, puddings are over egged and we ask the listeners about the new Joe toy line!

TALKING JOE 60 - Ninja bullsh**t, Inside Chris' mind & Running amok settings are set to 10! Feb 20, 2020

Welcome to the scintillating sixtieth episode of your favourite G.I. Joe comic recap podcast! The boys are digging into issues 164-165 of ARAH and there's action aplenty! The Baroness is up to no good, B.A.T.S. are running amok and an old dead friend returns! Elsewhere, Chris talks toys, Chief plays Flashback and we ask you which G.I. Joe character should get more page time.

TALKING JOE 59 - Going on a Venom hunt, eating the wife's valentines present & knife in a phone? Feb 13, 2020

It's the fast actioned fifty ninth episode of the world's favourite it-doesn't-know-what-it-is podacst. With issues 162 & 163 on the slate, the boys discuss cranberry bogs, surfer non-disguises, diabetes inducing grape soda and choc doughnuts. Elsewhere, Chris preps for a 72hr cross country drive, Chief is battered (not like a fish), puddings get egged and as we forgot to you, the listeners, a question, Chief asks Chris one...or two...or three!

TALKING JOE 58 - Pettifoggery is afoot, Storm Shadow pulls a Houdini & Chris gets a jingle! Feb 06, 2020

Welcome to the fantabulous fifty eighth episode of the all new but still the same G.I. Joe comic based podcast! The boys dissect issues 160-161 where Snake Eyes gets zapped, Wild Bill needs a Smidge-O-Meter and Chuckles gets an all action reintroduction. Elsewhere Chris talks toys, the Chief doesn't get the basketball joke and there is a loooooong conversation about movie franchises.

TALKING JOE 57 - Eels up inside ya, Kobe & thoughts on the Snake Eyes movie Jan 30, 2020

It's the fun filled, fighting fifty seventh episode of Talking Joe! The boys start the show with a tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant and then dive into issues 158-159 of ARAH. These are some action packed issues as the Joes infiltrate the (non-transforming) Silent Castle, Cobra Commander has cobra issue pants and Hawk is on the horn with the Prez! Elsewhere, snacks are consumed...and spilled again, toys get talked about and we get loads of feedback about the new Snake Eyes movie.

TALKING JOE 56 - Chief spills his nuts, there's a Venom in the Machine & Chris eats a dog Jan 23, 2020

The Talking Joe train is back on the tracks and the boys are picking up the the Real American Hero run from IDW with issues 156 & 157. Chief & Chris discuss the change in tone from the sillyness that populated the end of the Marvel run to a more serious start to this continuation. Elsewhere there's NFL chat, Chris talk toys, Chief fills time and you the listeners tell us about your favourite sandwiches!!

TALKING JOE 55.5 - Dr Venom in the hizouse, Chris hates overbrewed bags & the Sleepy Heads are woken Jan 16, 2020

Woah nelly, you thought we were gone! Incorrect. We're back and we're excited to be begin our discussion of the IDW A Real American Hero series. On this episode the boys dig into issue 155.5 which was actually given away on Free Comic Book Day 2008. Inside, the Cobras take center stage and our old friend, the Brain Wave Scanner pops up! Elsewhere, Chief eats insects, the boys suffer recording woes, Chris talks toys and listeners answer a question!

TALKING FORCE 2 Part 2 - Action Force Monthly Dec 24, 2019

Hey, I'm not writing another description, just go look at the blurb from part 1!

TALKING FORCE 2 Part 1 - Action Force Monthly Dec 24, 2019

They said it shouldn't be done. They said the combo was too powerful (much like a Ryu crush counter combo). The word on the street was that when these powerhouse pods come together, the ground shakes and the devil himself prepares for armageddon. That's right folks, Talking Joe and The Full Force have teamed up yet again and this time they bring you a breakdown of the 15 issue Action Monthly series! Strap in and get ready!

TALKING JOE 54 - Love letters straight from Hawk's heart, Chief forgets his mind & Chris butters his cakes Dec 12, 2019

Switching it up, I said we're switching it up! Hey you Joes, move up a bit cause those big dang robots in disguise are moving in on your patch! That's right peeps, The boys are discussing the 4 issue mini from 1987, G.I. Joe and the Transformers. This is one crazy bad boy and along the way, Prime dies (off panel), a kid gets a bug in his head and Hawk falls in love! Elsewhere, Chief lambastes poor table tennis etiquette, there is talk of bottling it and nought plus Chief buys an Xbox he doesn't need.

TALKING JOE 53 Part 2- Final Awards, Star Wars Prep and Pig's Ears Dec 05, 2019

Part 2 of this special episode features Series Awards, Toy Talk, British Colloquialisms and Questions!

TALKING JOE 53 Part 1- The Boys are back in Town, End of an Era and Heat Pack Woes! Dec 05, 2019

There's a lot of catching up to do as Chief and Chris welcome back the co-host of the first 24 eps of Talking Joe, the elusive Ben! The fellas discuss issue 155 which is the last of the mighty Marvel run! Is war good or is it bad? Wade Collins' son Sean seeks the answer from Snake Eyes no less. Also, Chief has an issue with bullying and drinks are drunk!

TALKING JOE 52 - Bats in the Construction Yard, IG mayhem and Can you smell what Roadblock is cookin'? Nov 28, 2019

Its's the plucky penultimate episode of the weekly podcast people are calling, "A Podcast, yep, a podcast" and "Who authorised these two clowns?" This week the guys discuss issues 152-154 of ARAH where General Joe Colton reflects on his wartime exploits, Scarlett relies on tools and Roadblock goes all Passenger 57. We also find out what the boys think of the new Mandalorian tv show, Chief downloads, plays then uninstalls Transformers Earth Wars, moans about commutes and asks Chris about classic 80's animation.

TALKING JOE 51 - Snake Eyes Maskless! Billy head bonks! Geneva convention mayhem! Nov 21, 2019

Welcome everyone to the fifty first episode of the podcast with such critical reviews as, 'It's a G.I. Joe show...I think' and 'I mistakenly thought this was Joe Rogan's pod. Oh well.' Chief and Chris are joined in the studio by top guys Chris Simms and Chad Bowers who immediately regretted coming back! Just kidding. The guys discuss issues 149-151 where Cobra does more invading that no other nation seems to care about, Wolfgang slings jive, Mindbender loses his codpiece and Cobra Commander does his best Iron Man impression. Bullpen Bulletin quizzes are plentiful and beverages are consumed.

TALKING JOE 50 - The New Frontier, W-land and getting punchy Nov 14, 2019

Holy mackerel, we only went and did it! TJ hits the half century mark and boy howdy have we got a show you! Keep your guard up as those October fellows are back. We get a rootin', tootin' space adventure for the ages. Joes, Ruskies, killer robots and mad professors! On the ground the big CC has invasion on his mind. Elsewhere, Chief moans about slippers (lack off), his back and burns whilst Chris tells us about Auto Assembly and gets quizzed on Marvel heroes.

TALKING JOE 49 - Swampy Scarlett, Contra woes and Lead paint, delicious but deadly! Nov 07, 2019

It's the forty ninth episode of your favourite G.I. Joe podcast that has more segments than an organisational pie chart. Talking Joe welcomes you to sunny Borigia/Krazny-Marengo where Cobra Commander pulls his hood off, countries get invaded and clowns die! Elsewhere we learn what happened after Snake Eyes got his face blown off and how tough Madam Umbra is. In other news, Chief hates incorrect corrections (or does he?), Chris talks toys, eats fake fish and chips and does a ton of retro gaming!

TALKING JOE INTERVIEW SPECIAL - ANDREW WILDMAN Nov 01, 2019

Andrew Wildman popped into the studio for a chat about his comic career including early Marvel UK work, G.I Joe, Transformers and what he's up to now. Why not spice up your weekend with a listen!

TALKING JOE 48 - Decepticon deals, Clowns and Oligophrenic Megapods Oct 31, 2019

It's the spooky spectacular that could only be episode forty eight of Talking Joe! The boys have a coffin full of treats for faithful listeners which includes coverage of issues 139-142 of ARAH. Ever made a deal with a giant robot? Ever wondered if a Night Creeper leader could beat Snake Eyes in single combat? Ever thought about Zartan with an orange mohawk? If yes, this is the ep for you! There's also British colloquialisms, questions for Chris and toy talk and Chief eat toffee whirls!

TALKING JOE 47 - Flesh suits, Fish-o-mania & what is your Biggle worth? Oct 24, 2019

Thursday is the best day of the week as your earholes will be full of Talking Joe! It's episdoe 47 and the boys ninja their way through issues 135-138 of ARAH. This arc has it all. Betrayals, ninjas, death (kind of), stabby stabby, rail guns, more ninjas and transformations. The show is also bursting with top content such as toy talk, comic ad talk, retro gaming talk, beverages and more!

TALKING JOE 46 - G.I. Joe Retaliation, Bus Etiquette, Scorpion Formations! Oct 17, 2019

It's the forty sixth episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Chris are breaking down issues 132-134 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. In this fun packed episode, Chris has laptop woes, the Joes go up against terminators, Firefly's plan goes south and the boys debut a new awesome jingle. Elsewhere Chief quizzes Chris on the X-Men, Marvel Comics from this week in history and Arnie movies. Plus all the usual segments!

TALKING JOE 45 - G.I. Joe fashion, Inside Chris's Mind & play gypsies play! Oct 10, 2019

It's the fun filled forty fifth episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Chris are smashing their way through issues 127-131 of G.I. Joe ARAH. You'll love the call backs to issue 86, you'll hate the return of the White Clown, you'll be confused why Headman is still in the comics and if you're Chief or Chris, you'll disagree about the Brain Wave Scanner! Also, Chris talks toys, Chief's mind gets a day off and Chris gets tested! Plus, a new musical jingle! Dare you miss this episode? The answer is hell no!

TALKING JOE 44 - Ninjas in the woods, Plonkers & Loaves and don't sploodge me! Oct 03, 2019

Please join us for the funtastic fourty fourth episode of the internet's favourite weekly podcast that features more segments than an easy peel satsuma. The boys are poking around in issues 124-126 of G.I. Joe ARAH and questions get raised such as, Who is the bestest ninja? How bad can figure redesigns get? Does Ozone really piss green sludge? and has Larry been hatching long term plots for ages?! As if that wasn't enough, Chief annoys an entire a nation, toys get talked about and the boys talk toons!

TALKING JOE 43 - Love conquers all, Pick 'n' Mix Vipers & Chief can't finish Rambo III Sep 26, 2019

It's the forty third episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Chris are breaking down issues 120-123 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. There's a lot going on so hold tight. We have Slicing & Dicing, call backs to previous issues, the return of the brainwave scanner and even a transform-a-castle! Chief quizzes Chris on soups, the boys discuss jammy brass monkeys and Chris talks toys!

TALKING JOE 42 - Synthoid Dupes, Chris loses power & Chief is Old Sep 19, 2019

It's that time of the week so brace yourself for the high powered 42nd episode of Talking Joe! The boys have just one issue to discuss and it's 119 where a synthoid Snakes Eyes proves to be nearly as good as the real thing, evidence that Ronnie Regan really was a reject and even Joes have, ahem, needs. The fun doesn't end there as Chief & Chris host the 5th Golden Joe awards. They will be dishing out awards for best new vehicle, best artist and best Joe amongst others. On top of all that, Chief hates kids (at drinks stations), Chris talks toys and we find out what his favourite multi-part movie franchise is!

Talking Joe 41 - Chief hates Spider-man, Chris burps a lot and how do Night Creepers take their coffee? Sep 12, 2019

It's Thursday so that must mean a new ep of Talking Joe and here it is! On episdoe 41 Chief and Chris discuss issues 116-118 of ARAH and we welcome back an old friend on art duties...we're talking Rod Whigham Joe fans! In this arc be amazed at Destro's evasion skills, marvel at Hawk's new outfit and be mind boggled by the new courier service of 'bricks through windows'. There's also Inside Chief's Mind, Chris is talking toys, Chief goes into selfie mode and we find out what colour crisp packets should be. It's Talking Joe baby!

TALKING JOE 40 - Chief cooks up a storm, Chris doesn't give a Frag and CC makes a deal Sep 05, 2019

40 is the new 30...we think. Anyway, it's the 40th episode of the internet's favourite podcast with the initials TJ. Chief and Chris are hot dogging it through issues 112-115 and the body count rises! If you like Battleforce 2000, Sneekpeak or that new chump Coolbreeze, sorry about your damn luck! Uh, spoilers I guess. Elsewhere, we find out if armour tops infantry, whether Chris knows his X-comics and Chief declares he wants out of modern gaming in favour of some retro coolness. It can only be Talking Joe!

TALKING JOE 39 - THE ABYSMALNESS OF TRUCIAL ABYSMIA, THE CHIEF IS TIRED & TEARS IN THE DESERT Aug 29, 2019

It's the thirty ninth episode of the internets most segment heavy podcast. The epic G.I. Joe reread continues as Chief and Chris bowl their way through issues 108-111 and it's carnage (not the second rate Marvel Venom knock off) as the Grim Reaper comes for the Joes!!! In the first all-out battle since the Cobra Civil war, Tomax and Xamot find out it's best to double and triple check your orders before executing them (pun intended). Elsewhere we narrowly avoid a first on Inside Chief's Mind, the boys talks movies, Chris tries to name all the lucky charm shapes and British colloquialisms get animal heavy!

TALKING JOE 38 - ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY SNAKE EYES, DEATH BY PLASTIC AND WE'VE GOT THE GRAPEFRUITS! Aug 22, 2019

It's the thirty eighth episode and Chief & Chris have a tub thumper of a show for you! They're discussing issues 104-107 and the fun just keeps on coming. We get disastrous deforestation, clownish behaviour and stabby stabby (night) creepiness. Also, find out what the boys are drinking, get confused by British colloquialisms and discover what the best Soundwave cassette is!

TALKING JOE 37 - BLIND AND DANGEROUS, COMIC BINDING AND SHOW US YER F.A.N.G.S. Aug 15, 2019

37 episodes, who thought we'd get this far? Not us thats for sure! This week Chief and Chris embark on an adventure that will cover issues 101-103 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. These issues carry over into next week's pod and we begin two storylines involving the October Guard, G.I. Joe the movie parallels and Snake Eyes going full on ninja death machine. Find out what Chief thinks about the word 'unbelievable', what the boys are drinking this week and how many Tarantino movies Chris can name!

TALKING JOE 36 - THE (FRED) DR. MAKES A CALL, FILLING BOOTS AND VILLAINS IN A SHIP Aug 08, 2019

It's 36th epsiode spectacular and we're bringing you another jam packed show with added guest! That's right, comic book writer and big time Joe fan, Chris Sims rocked up to the Talking Joe studios and offered his insight into issues 97-100. This is the big one guys. Issue 100 marks the return of the guy we all love to hate or hate to love...He kicks dogs, he talks to himself, he wears a dishcloth on his head, it's the o.g player himself Cobra Commander! Other stuff happens but you know that as you've read the comics. If not, we'll tell you on the show! Also, as ever we go Inside Chief's Mind, Chris Talks Toys and Chief asks 'Simo' a Question.

TALKING JOE 35 - NEW FACES, PASTS REVEALED & BROTHERS OF PAINE Aug 01, 2019

A 3 and a 5 makes 35, that's right it's the 35th episode of Talking Joe! Chief and Chris are joined by special guest and fellow Joe fan Chad Bowers. They take a run at issues 93-96 of ARAH which includes the mind shattering Snake Eyes Trilogy. Will Snakes get a new face? Is the Baroness just a revenge machine? And is there a limit on the codpieces in a Joe comic? There's also the usual assortment of mind delving, , toy talking, question asking and silly sayings. It's Talking Joe baby!

TALKING JOE EPISODE 34 - DENTISTS, DEATH & DOGFIGHT(S) Jul 25, 2019

It's the thrill packed, 34th episode and Chief & Chris have a stonker of a show for you! They're finishing up Special Missions with 26-28 and adding ARAH 92 for good measure! Make sure the tissues are on hand as you'll need to dry your eyes, make sure you're ready for some out-of character Stalker antics and make sure you get yourself a beverage for the show! As usual there are questions for Chris, toy talk and Chief talks teapots!

TALKING JOE 33 - DOGGIE BITS, DANDLING DINOS & EXPLODING DOGS Jul 18, 2019

All the 3's Thirty Three! That's right loyal listeners, Chief and Chris are back with another rip roaring journey down memory lane. It's Special Mission time again as they tackle issues 22-25. Prepare to be Shock...waved, have your ball crystallised and get the latest Scoop on what's going down. The boys crack open some bevies and deliver more British sayings, more toy talk, more questions...just more! Plus find out what Chief really thinks about babies on holiday! It could only happen on Talking Joe!

TALKING JOE 32 - SPECIAL AMMO, X-RAY SHENANIGANS & STINK BOMBS Jul 11, 2019

It's the thrill packed, thirty second episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Chris are on a Special Missions......well, mission. They break down issues 18-21 and it's a real mix of stories. The October Guard show up and get caught in a monsoon, Wild Bill proves he's got one of the best mustaches in G.I. Joe, Cobra go all Bond villain and there are gators in the sewer! Elsewhere, Chief and Chris drop some red hot British sayings and in the toy hot seat this week is someone who's part Techno, part Eel, and all Ice! Plus pickles on pizzas? say what know?

TALKING JOE 31 - Dogs & Pigs, Charlie Big Spuds and No More Burgers Jul 04, 2019

Talking Joe is coming at ya loud and proud this week as the boys cover Special Missions 17 and ARAH 89-91. Stalker takes it to the man as takes no bull from corrupt government officials. Take that politico scumbags! Rock n Roll & Clutch discover that Broca Beach isn't as friendly as it use to be and Zartan goes through a range of emotions whilst at the same time a hidden facet of the Arashikage clan is unveiled. As usual we go Inside Chief's mind, Chris Talks Toys and there is a brand new segement that is Chris's new fave!

TALKING JOE 30 - Furniture removal, Invisible Camaros and 'How do you like your lightsaber?' Jun 27, 2019

You might not remember what you were doing on your 30th birthday but you'll remember the jam packed 30th episode of Talking Joe! On deck are Special Missions 16 and ARAH 86-88. Ever wondered what the breaking point is for a Strato Viper? Sure you have. Ever postulated how devious Wolkekuckucklanders are? Probably not. Every considered the amount of outfits Dr Mindbender has that feature a codpiece? Hmmm? Anyway, the answers to all these questions are handily in this podcast episode! Also, we go Inside Chief's Mind, Chris Talks Toys and Chief asks Chris a Question. Enjoy!

TALKING JOE 29 - DONALD IS THAT YOU? CURRY SAUCE & NO WORDS REQUIRED Jun 20, 2019

It's the TJ super summer 29th episdoe spectacular! That means Chief and Chris are even more pumped than normal! The boys dig into ARAH 83-85 and Special Missions 15. You'll marvel at how hard a man can swing a mallet, you'll be amazed at Zartan's pool hustling skills and you'll lose your s**t over how good Paul Ryan is at drawing ninjas! Want more? You got it. The boys discuss Avengers Endgame, Chief proves illness is no excuse for sniffing and Chris Talks Toys. Want even more? We alsodish out some Golden Joes as part of our semi regular awards segement, this time looking at the comics from 1987-88.

TALKING JOE 28 - BOOT CAMP, CHOMO LUNGMA AND THE LIGHTEST OF FEET! Jun 13, 2019

As the famous saying goes, 28 times the charm and that sure is the case when Chief and Chris delve into issues 81-82 of ARAH and 13-14 of Special Missions. Get your sunnies out as it's blistering hot in the Trucial Abysmia desert and then drop and give us ̶t̶w̶e̶n̶t̶y̶ two hundred and fifty to put yourself in the mindset of a wannabe Joe recruit. Also, Battleforce 2000 leave their mark and Mutt kicks Buzzer in the face. That's not a euphemism by the way, he does actually kick him in the face! Of course all your faves are packed in as well including, Inside Chief's Mind, Chris Talks Toys and Chief asks Chris a Question.

TALKING JOE 26 - DOCTORS WITH UZIS, TOUCAN CROSSINGS & ROADBLOCK GETS NEW PANTS! May 30, 2019

Chief and Chris are back with another rip roaring episode of Talking Joe. This week the boys see what the Joes are doing post the Cobra Civil War (hint - it's not good goings on), the Jugglers make their move and we're not talking circus hijinks, Joes pose as Ruskies and Ruskies pose as Joes and finally Roadblock dons a bowler hat and pinstripes! It can only mean one thing. You've guessed it, issues 77-78 of ARAH and 9-10 of Special Missions! On top of all that, this episode sees the long awaited return of Inside Chief's Mind and Chief asks Chris a Question. Plus.....a new segment in the form of Chris Talks Toys! We spoil you, we really do.

TALKING JOE 25 - WAR! PINA COLADAS ON THE BEACH AND NEW BEGINNINGS May 23, 2019

Wow, it's quarter century time as Talking Joe rolls out the 25th episode of a soon to be classic run. Bombshells are plentiful, not just in the current Cobra Civil war storyline but also in TJ personnel! Ben has unfortunately decided that his time is up and stepping into the breach is Chris 'Diagnostik80' McLeod. The boys smash into issues 72-76 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero and it's the big one. Serpy v Fred VII, Mindbender v Baroness and Crimson Guard v Viper in a civil war that will shake the foundations of Cobra for years to come! Not everyone gets out alive! Also, find out what Chief has been up to this week and marvel as he hits us with a Game of Thrones rap for the ages! Have no fear, ever popular segments such as, 'Inside Chief's Mind' and 'Chief asks Ben (now Chris!) a question' will return next week.

Talking Joe Episode 24 - Banana monopolies, team-ups and supermarket bandits May 09, 2019

Episode 24 of Talking Joe has landed. Yeah that's right, we've hit the two dozen mark. A double dirty dozen if you will. And to celebrate, Chief and Ben are smashing into issues 69-71 and Special Missions 8. Hi ho, hi ho, it's back to Sierra Gordo we go. The Joes seem to spend a lot of time here and in this story, political hi-jinks take centre stage as revolutionaries, counter revolutionaries and a new golded up Destro all play a part. Things are a bit more straight forward in Spec Missions 8 in what could be the best issue of the series yet! The boys also have the usual assortment of 'Inside Chief's Mind', 'Chief asks Ben a Question' and the now infamous Game of Thrones rap!

Talking Joe Episode 23 - Paranoia rays, roast chickens and what's the point of it all? May 01, 2019

Micheal Jordon and LeBron James both wore/wear 23 on their shirts and now Talking Joe joins that illustrious company as we bring you our 23rd episode! This week Chief and Ben dig into issues 67-68, Yearbook 4 and Special Missions 7. Put on your fur coat as we're off to Frusenland where we finally see the Terror Dromes plans revealed! We also get snappy with Crocmaster and there's a great one off that feels very Die Hard-y. Chief unveils a new Game of Thrones rap and we take our deepest, darkest journey yet into his mind. Be prepared.

Kev Hopgood Interview Apr 24, 2019

We're pleased to say that the wonderful Kev Hopgood popped into the Talking Joe studios recently and we have his chat right here! Kev is a comic book artist who has worked for Marvel UK, Marvel, Rebellion, Titan and Boom amongst others and drawn books such as Iron Man (co-creating War Machine), Warhammer monthly, Zoids (with Grant Morrison), 2000 ad and of course Action Force. If you've listened to our Easter Special collaboration with The Full Force Podcast you'll enjoy this and if you haven't, get on it!

Talking Joe Episode 22 - Finger knitting, movie sequels and Cobra in space Apr 24, 2019

All the 2's....22! That's right loyal listeneres, Chief and Ben are back and digging into issues 63-66 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. It's the conclusion of the epic 'Boys in Borovia' storyline and you better believe it features clowns, hammer's through windshields and Joes getting shot out of cannons! We also find out if Fred VII, now posing as Cobra Commander, has the stones to be a true leader! Find out what Chief thinks about neighbour's BBQ's and it's Game of Thrones rap time once again!

Talking Force: Part 1 - Action Force Weekly Easter Special Apr 19, 2019

The Mega Powers have combined!! Join Chief from Talking Joe and Chris from The Full Force as they come together for an epic adventure through the 50 egg-citing (Easter joke) issues of Action Force Weekly!! On this Easter Special, we talk about the awesome original Action Force strips, as well as the ARAH reprints, profiles, TAC and even Combat Colin!! Get ready for the biggest crossover since Ancient Relics and the best broadcast combo since Anne Diamond and Nick Owen......TALKING FORCE!!

Talking Force: Part 2 - Action Force Weekly Easter Special Apr 19, 2019

The Mega Powers have combined!! Join Chief from Talking Joe and Chris from The Full Force as they come together for an epic adventure through the 50 egg-citing (Easter joke) issues of Action Force Weekly!! On this Easter Special, we talk about the awesome original Action Force strips, as well as the ARAH reprints, profiles, TAC and even Combat Colin!! Get ready for the biggest crossover since Ancient Relics and the best broadcast combo since Anne Diamond and Nick Owen......TALKING FORCE!!

Talking Joe Episode 21 - Dogfights, the Commander quits and stretching those hammies Apr 16, 2019

Remember when you were 21? Of course you don't but we sure do as this here episode represents 21 barrels of goodness! That's right, it's the twenty first ep of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben begin with a Special Missions appetiser then dive into the main course which sees daring rescue attempts, stereotypical national outfits and death!. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also hear the guys discuss Star Wars, Chief has a new Game of Thrones rap and even though he hates Spider-man, what did Chief think of Into the Spiderverse?

Talking Joe Episode 20 - Doppelgängers, spitting and.....ever seen a man dress like a hawk? Apr 10, 2019

WE'RE BACK BABY! That's right Joe fans, its the tumultuous twentieth episode of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben smash through issues 57-60 and a good time is had by all. Destro proves to be a ladies man, Cobra Commander ditches the hipster look in favour of some sparkly battle armour and although his name might be Chuckles, he sure aint funny. To top if all off, Chief debuts a new GoT rap, the boys pronounce yet more love of retro gaming and Ben makes a tough call between Cows and Pigs.

Talking Joe Episode 19 - Cobra business deals, red ninjas return and eyes up phone-fiends! Mar 28, 2019

This week, in the words of Paul Hardcastle, the boys are ni-ni-ni 19, 19, ni-19 19 (episodes deep). Chief and Ben smash into issues 54-56 and Yearbook 3 and are treated to some classic Joe action. Masks come off as Snake Eyes becomes Flint and Destro and the King Cobra get into some good gear and prove they are true fashion icons! Serpentor shows a new financial side to his leadership and terror dromes are on the menu. We also get a cracking wordless story in the vein of the classic 'silent issue'. If you also want banter, we've got you covered. Chief asks Ben another GoT question (with new jingle no less!) and we hope you like retro gaming as there's a heavy dose of Sega & Nintendo chat.

Talking Joe Episode 18 - Jungle rumbles, Blockbuster cricket and PIT Falls! Mar 20, 2019

Excitement abounds in the eighteenth episode of Talking Joe. Chief and Ben explore issue 53 of the regular series and it's high drama as sacrifices are made and the Joe team faces yet more changes. Then they dig into special missions 2-4 and the boys have different opinions on the quality here. One things for sure, they both agree that Lifeline is a badass! In other news, the boys discuss their love of VHS, they mourn the seeming loss of community spirit and Chief has a startling revelation about Game of Thrones!

Talking Joe Episode 17 - Serpentor, South American dictator gold and Herb has an H! Mar 14, 2019

Buffalo wing hot sauce to the ready compadres. We're munching through these issues like Joey Chestnut at a hotdog eating contest. Chief and Ben take a long hard look at issues 49-52 of the G.I. Joe main series. Up for grabs this ep is discussion surrounding the birth of Serpentor, the Joes invasion of Springfield and Zartan's long lost siblings! Plus, Talking Joe goes all Talking Sports as Ben tells us all about football formations and the boys discuss if LeBron is the GOAT.

Chad Bowers Interview Mar 05, 2019

BONUS CONTENT ALERT! Following the success of our first interview special we're back with another one. This time it was Chad Bowers who graced the Talking Joe studios with his presence. Chad is a comic book writer who has worked for Marvel, Image, IDW, Dynamite and more, he's also a massive Joe fan which is handy! He came on the show to talk about the essays he's written in the back of the G.I. Joe Sierra Muerte books, discuss some of the other comics he's written (X-Men '92/Youngblood/Infinity Wars Sleepwalker) and generally have a good time! Of course it wouldn't be a Talking Joe guest interview without a G.I. Joe pop quiz! What flavour ice-cream does Cobra Commander like? Is Bazooka skilled at veterinary surgery? And who would you partner up with to fight The Macho Man Randy Savage? Find out by hitting play!

Talking Joe Episode 16 - Pandemonium in the PIT, shark stabbing and get yourself a boost Mar 05, 2019

Sweet sixteen! Have the boys really been doing this for 4 months? They sure have and on this episode they cover issues 45-48 of the main Joe series. Zartan is Ripcord and Ripcord is Zartan and then Zartan is Doc and Ripcord is still Ripcord...but I think Zartan is Gung-Ho. What the hootin' heck is going on!? That said, there are several certainties we can bank on and that is, revenge is on Storm Shadow's mind, Sgt. Slaughter is no joke in the bustin' chops department and Chief's mind is getting less dark!

Talking Joe Episode 15 - Nautical hijinks, creeper bombs and the perils of hitch-hiking Feb 27, 2019

It's the fightin' fifteenth episode of Talking Joe and we've upped our game! Not 2, not 3 but 4 exciting issues to discuss! Chief & Ben dissect the awesome storylines from issues 42-44. Heart attacks, ninja training, tales from 'Nam and secret cobra police. You'll believe a bad man can return to the good side. This has it all! On top of that we see the introduction of Dr. Mindbinder...or should I say Dr. Brainwave!? As if that wasn't enough we debut Special Missions on the show with a fantastic nautical based (Ben's fave) adventure. Still around? Good, as Chief tells us about self inflicted rage and ponders the possibility of an Arnie marathon.

Talking Joe Episode 14 - Ginormous spanners, dead sea life and tidal wave phobias Feb 20, 2019

Swab the deck and tie the line ya bunch of land lubbers, it's adventure on the high seas as episode 14 of the podcast that is taking the internet by storm once more dives into G.I. Joe comic action. Chief and Ben discuss issues 40-41 and Yearbook 2. Cobra has a new master plan but needs the Joe's help to achieve it. This one has it all. Action, intrigue, drama and a big smattering of stereotypical 'sailor' dialogue from new joe, Shipwreck. On top of that the boys discuss the Hama/Golden story from the yearbook which sees the return of the October Guard. We also have the usual delve inside Chief's mind and as always there's a question for Ben to answer.

Talking Joe Episode 13 - Rollercoasters, Restaurant Woes and Bonks! Feb 13, 2019

Unlucky for some? Not us, as Ep 13 is choc full of awesomeness! The boys continue their epic G.I. Joe reread and issues 37-39 are on the block. Ever punched a man so hard his brother felt the blow? Flint has and you can find out what happens in issue 37. Then travel to picturesque Sierra Gordo as the Joes attempt a rescue of a character last seen in issue 1! Due to Ben being over worked, our awards segment has been bumped to next week but don't worry, we manage to jam in the usual assortment of 'Inside Chief's Mind' and 'Chief asks Ben a Question'. Enjoy!

Talking Joe Episode 12 - Dreadnok mayhem, duelling pilots and Going out for Breakfast? Feb 06, 2019

It's the twelfth episode of Talking Joe and Chief and Ben are breaking down issues 34-36 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. Ben lets us know why he can't run anymore, Snake Eyes loses his face and Chief quizzes Ben on eggs. Amongst all that goodness, Zartan rides the bus, there's a medley of sea based action and Ace and Wild Weasel push their airplanes and each other to the limit! Strap in and feel the G's!

Interview Special - Michel Fiffe Jan 31, 2019

Whoa, what in tarnation is this? It's BONUS CONTENT baby! Last week, Talking Joe studios was graced with the presence of the awesome cartoonist, Michel Fiffe. Michel is the creator of the action series COPRA and has worked for Marvel, Valiant, BOOM! Image and IDW for whom he has masterminded the upcoming mini series, G.I. Joe: Sierra Muerte for IDW. He stopped by to chat about his love of comics while growing up, his work on the Image book Bloodstrike and also his passion for that era of action comics. Of course, there was a big chunk of G.I. Joe talk and he even managed to stay calm when Chief surprised him with a G.I. Joe pop quiz! Grab yourself a tall beverage and a sugary snack and take a listen!

Talking Joe Episode 11 - Motorbike mayhem, PIT celebrations and Bear murder! Jan 30, 2019

It's highfalutin high sierras action as Chief & Ben give a breakdown of issues 31-33. We all know Snakes Eyes is a badass but can he be tracked and killed? Find out by pluggin' back your lug holes and listening to two fellas chat about G.I. Joe comics! Witness, Destro getting shot in the face....again, goes nuts as Spirit gets kicked in the knee caps by kids and Marvel at the fine art of new Joe artist Rod Whigham. As if that wasn't enough, there's a sneek peek of the cracking Michel Fiffe interview (available as a separate episode Friday 1st Feb) and Ben tells us his favourite Star Wars trooper.

Talking Joe Episode 10 - Robot armies, Dreadnok mayhem and get the ship out of Premier Jan 25, 2019

It's the titanic 10th episode and Chief & Ben have a corker of a show for you! They're discussing issues 28-30 and the fun just keeps on coming. We get swampfire shenanigans, the introduction of the W.H.A.L.E. Destro getting shot in the face and the Dreadnoks prove to be as destructive as they are stupid. Also, find out what's bugging Chief this week and how Ben likes his soup. PLUS, we have exciting news regarding episode 11.

Talking Joe Episode 09 - Swamp shenanigans, ninja hi-jinks and Ben is a Lambo! Jan 17, 2019

Zipping Zeds it's Zartan! It's also the the ninth episode of Talking Joe! The epic G.I. Joe reread continues as Chief and Ben smash into issues 25-27. We hit the Florida swamps as Joes chase Cobras, Cobras chase Joes and Tripwire...trips. The big news here though, is the gut busting 'Origin of Snake Eyes' 2 parter, sure to get you goose bumped up. As if that wasn't enough, you'll also hear the guys discuss slot car racing, The Revenant and listeners will get to shake their heads in disbelief at what's grinding Chief's gears this week.

Talking Joe Episode 08 - Parade floats, New Joes (with 50 cals no less!) and how do you say 2009? Jan 10, 2019

Chief and Ben are back in the hot seat and boy howdy have we got a great show lined up this week. We're covering issues 22-24 of Marvel's G.I. Joe series and it's non-stop greatness from beginning to end. We bid a fond farewell to the fab Mike Vosburg on art and are treated to guest pencils by Russ Heath in issue 24. The Joes get some much needed R&R, there's a chase sequence straight out of Benny Hill and there's plotting afoot in Cobra HQ. Also, hear about Ben's 'other' podcast and rejoice in the fact that this could well be the last time you have to hear Chief talk about his phone!

Talking Joe Episode 07 - Death, Jetpacks, Early Bedtimes...and oh boy, Ninjas! Jan 03, 2019

It's 7th heaven as the boys bring you the latest episode of the podcast that's taking the internet by storm (well, we like it at least!). Cure your New Year's Eve hangover by reading issues 19-21 and finding out which Joes/Cobras bite the big one! We'd be remiss if we didn't mention this episode also covers the hugely influential Silent Interlude issue. Then, why not entertain yourselves with the next chapter in the ongoing saga that is 'Chief's phone woes'.

Talking Joe Episode 06 - Polished Berylium Steel, dice rolling and no Huh in aitch Dec 27, 2018

It's the succulent 6th episode so grab a turkey sandwich and snuggle up with Chief & Ben! We're covering issues 16-18 and boy howdy are they fun. Ever seen an army General fooled by a children's toy? Ever wondered why Snake Eyes carries a $100 bill? Ever mused who would win in a fight between Gung Ho and a car? Well, wonder no longer as we have the best answers! Also, find out what's bugging Chief this week and what burger you should be eating.

Talking Joe Episode 05 - Button pushers, Microdots, and Crocodilia Dec 20, 2018

Chow down good buddies, it's the fifth episode of Talking Joe! Listen as Chief and Ben munch through issues 12-15 in the first extended storyline of the series which is packed to the gills with action! Destro revealed! Kwinn returns! Dr Venom still cowardly! All this plus once again we peer inside the terrifying place that is Chief's mind and find out who the best 007 really is.

Talking Joe Episode 04 - Chips and brashers, Venomous brainwaves and Peanut butter Dec 13, 2018

Hot sauce, it's the fourth episode of Talking Joe! Chief and Ben continue to rush head long down the road with their epic G.I. Joe reread. As they start to hit their groove, so too does the comic itself. In this fun packed episode Ben tells us his preference for either Sega or Nintendo and Chief invites us into his often disturbed mind as he lets us know what really gets his goat! The tasty sandwich filling is the discussion around issues 9-11 of Marvel's Real American Hero series. Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Chief and Ben review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey begins with Marvel's epic 155 issue series and will eventually spill over into the realms of DDP, IDW, Dark Horse and Action Force amongst others. Buckle in and join them for the ride!

Talking Joe Episode 03 - Flushed iPhones and the October Guard Dec 06, 2018

It's the third episode of Talking Joe! Chief and Ben continue to march on with their epic G.I. Joe reread. In this fun packed episode Ben is still floating from the North London derby whilst Chief laments on dropping his phone down the toilet! Don't worry, they also find time to discuss issues 6, 7 and 8 of Marvel's Real American Hero series. Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Chief and Ben review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey begins with Marvel's epic 155 issue series and will eventually spill over into the realms of DDP, IDW, Dark Horse and Action Force amongst others. Buckle in and join them for the ride!

Talking Joe Episode 02 - Mince Pies and Cobra in Central Park Nov 29, 2018

In their second episode, Chief and Ben truck on with their epic G.I. Joe reread. They discuss Chief's love of mince pies and dig into issues 3, 4 and 5 of Marvel's Real American Hero series. Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Chief and Ben review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey begins with Marvel's epic 155 issue series and will eventually spill over into the realms of DDP, IDW, Dark Horse and Action Force amongst others. Buckle in and join them for the ride!

Talking Joe Episode 01 - Loft woes and an Eskimo named Kwinn Nov 21, 2018

In their debut episode, Chief and Ben get the ball rolling with their epic G.I. Joe reread. They have a general catch up about their Joe love and dig into issues 1 and 2 of Marvel's Real American Hero series. Talking Joe is a weekly podcast in which Chief and Ben review and discuss the ever evolving, always entertaining world of G.I. Joe comics. The journey begins with Marvel's epic 155 issue series and will eventually spill over into the realms of DDP, IDW, Dark Horse and Action Force amongst others. Buckle in and join them for the ride!

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