Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Podcast

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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