Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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