Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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