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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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