The Talking Dead

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The Talking Dead #23: “Bicycle Girl Interview” Sep 21, 2010

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Hey everybody,

Jason and I are very happy to welcome Bicycle Girl herself on the show this week, Melissa Cowan! If you don’t know her now, you certainly will after seeing her work in The Walking Dead. She plays one of the first zombies that Rick encounters on his way to Atlanta. America’s #1 zombie joins us for the first half of the show, and then we quickly run down this week’s TWD news.

For more information about Melissa Cowan, check out her Facebook fan page, or visit melissadcowan.com.

Also, we officially announced our very first giveaway this week! Check out talkingdeadpodcast.com/win-dead-rising-2 for more information.

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/talkingdead, or Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/thetalkingdead.

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The Talking Dead #22 – “Yabba Gabba” Sep 14, 2010

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Hey everybody, thanks for tuning in to The Talking Dead. This week Scott Johnson from The Frogpants Network joins us to chat about the comic, as well as some of the bigger questions related to the TV adaptation.

We also bring you the latest news, which is as follows:

FK Channel in the UK premiere date
The 4th teaser trailer
Interview with TWD cinematographer David Boyd
Interview with Madison Lindtz (Sophia)
Image Comics is reprinting The Walking Dead #1

All this plus listener feedback. You can find listener Grant’s TWD wallpapers here, and the FK UK trailer on YouTube.

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The Talking Dead #21: “Swimming in Butter” Sep 07, 2010

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Hi everybody, and thanks for checking out episode #21 of The Talking Dead. Today on the program we welcome the creator of the Annotated Walking Dead Google Map, and Character list, Jason McDonald. That’s right, Jasons outnumber me 2 to 1 on this episode.

After interviewing Jason, all three of us get into the following news:

Casting update from IMDB

Viviana Chavez as Miranda
Carl Cunningham as Atlanta Zombie
Chris Burns as Base Camp Zombie

Episode titles, according to the IMDB

1. “Pilot”
2. “Dead Man’s Identity”
3. “Fresh Meat”
4. “Cold Blood”
5. “Highway To Hell”
6. “Unhappy Ending”

Three new teasers released
Season 2 Follow up – not happening?
Dread Central set visit part 4
Possible pilot screening in the UK on September 24?
The Walking Dead cupcakes
More awards for The Walking Dead comic
Footage at The Cologne Conference

All this plus listener feedback!

You can find Jason McDonald’s work at the following links:
Annotated Walking Dead Google Map
The Walking Dead character list
My Living Dead Girl

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The Talking Dead #20: Halloween Premiere! Aug 31, 2010

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Hey folks,

Big news this week! We now know when The Walking Dead will premiere on AMC! Jason and I discuss this plus a few other news items this week.

The Walking Dead will premiere on October 31st, plus 90 minute run-time!
Full comic-con trailer released in glorious high quality.
G4TV Comic-con interview with Robert Kirkman.
Casting Update
- Alexyz Danine Kemp – Zombie
- Derrick McLeod – Zombie
- Max Calder – Baseball Bat Zombie
- Ondie Daniel – Zombie
Dread Central: Set visit part 3, Casting & prepping production.
Fangoria: Season 2 filming to take place in February 2011.
Thomas Jane to guest star on The Walking Dead.
AMC’s Emmy Wins.

All this plus listener feedback! You can find listener Jason’s character list right here.

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The Talking Dead #19: Crazy guys gang Aug 24, 2010

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This week on the Talking Dead Jason and I discuss the following:

New Walking Dead podcast, The Walking Deadcast.

Casting update from IMDB

Roger Herrera as Vato Gang Member
M.V. Oliphant as Nurse
Jevocas Green as zombie
IMDB now lists 7 episodes, not 6.

Frank Darabont explains why they chose Andrew Lincoln to play Rick Grimes
Gale Anne Hurd praises AMC
New photos from the set

Quick hits:

The Walking Dead will be featured on the cover of HorrorHound magazine in September. Melissa Cowan aka “bicycle girl” will be on the cover.
AMC releases an iPhone app with news and video for all their shows, including The Walking Dead
George Romero will likely NOT direct an episode of TWD. Talking to Shock Till You Drop: If approached by Frank Darabont Romero said: “I’d probably ѕау nο. Mу zombies аrе іn thе closet аnd I hаνе mу οwn particular way οf using thеm. I’m clinging tο mу οwn franchise, аѕ peculiar аѕ thаt іѕ. It’s nοt bіg box office, bυt іt’s mine.”
AMC asked on Twitter: If you lived in a post-apocalyptic world, would you rather be a human or a zombie?

A potential problem with The Walking Dead (by Keith McDuffee at cliqueclack.com)

Plus listener feedback and iTunes reviews.

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

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The Talking Dead #18: Wrap Party Aug 17, 2010

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Hey everybody, Happy to bring you The Talking Dead episode 18. Jason and I run through all the latest cast members and news this week, including some brand new photos from The Walking Dead wrap party! Please note that throughout this episode we discuss plot points from the comic that could be a spoiler for you. Please take care when listening. Show topics:

Melissa Cowan’s photos from The Walking Dead wrap party
Casting update:
- Adam Minarovich – ED
- Madison Lintz – Sophia
- Juan Gabriel Pareja – Morales
- Andrew Rothenberg – Jim
- L. Stephanie Ray – Survivor
- Noel Gugliemi – Felipe
- Timothy Douglas Perez – Vato Gang Member
- Neil Brown Jr. – Guillermo
- Claire Bronson – Candace Jenner
- Shannon Brinson – Featured Zombie
- Brian Stretch – Tank Zombie
- Erin Leigh Bushko – Zombie
- Scott M. Yaffee – Zombie
- Kristen Sanchez – Zombie
Andrew Lincoln terrified on set
Bear BcCreary promises “kick-ass” music for The Walking Dead
Bloody Disgusting set visit, part 2
Robert Kirkman’s wish list
Dispatches from the set: Comic artist Charlie Adlard interview
Annotated Walking Dead Google map
Update: FKUX never released the 90 second trailer they promised.
AMC’s Walking Dead quiz (Jason takes the quiz live on the air!)

Plus listener feedback and iTunes reviews.

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

Leave us a message on The Talking Dead voicemail line at: 206-202-1568.

Episode 17 – Bicycle Girl Aug 10, 2010

Show notes

Hey all,

It’s the international edition of The Talking Dead this week. Jason and I may be on different continents, but that can’t stop us from recording a podcast. I apologize for the sub-standard audio quality, but hopefully you can handle Jason’s Skype-voice, and my heavy breathing. On episode 17 we discuss the following:

Dispatches from the set: David Boyd, Cinematographer
Video – Making Up The Walking Dead’s Bicycle Girl
Buzzfocus – A deeper look at The Walking Dead
Comicbook Resources interview with Frank Darabont
Rumoured air dates for the pilot episode
FX Channel UK trailer
Listener feedback

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

Leave us a message on The Talking Dead voicemail line at: 206-202-1568.

Episode 16: The Perfect Lasagna Jul 27, 2010

Show notes

Hey everybody,

Here’s episode 16 of The Talking Dead. We pretty much just cover Comic-con this episode including the panel, booth, and trailer. My apologies for the lack of detailed show notes this time, but I’ll get them up tomorrow I promise. Didn’t have as much time tonight as usual to work on the show.

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

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The Walking Dead Extras — **Episode 15: Frank Darabont is Always Right!** Jul 20, 2010
Show notes

Hey Everybody,

With Comic-con approaching there is all kinds of news to discuss. So much in fact that this is probably our biggest show yet!

Casting Update

Kyle Jewit as zombie

Maddie Lomax as Eliza

Noah Lomax as Louis

Shannon Brinson

RUMOR: Madison Lintz, as Sophia

Michael Rooker as Merle

Directors and Writers Announced for all 6 Episodes

Michelle MacLaren Interview

MTV set visit – with video!

Full Comic-Con details

Andrew Lincoln Interview

First Full Cast Photo

Walking Dead merch in October

Robert Kirkman launches graphic novel publisher for up and comers

All that, plus some listener feedback.

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

Leave us a message on The Talking Dead voicemail line at: 206-202-1568.

Also, as promised here are the screen grabs of a few zombie extras who got their hands on a camera. Thanks to listener Ryan for sending these in.

Episode 14: Dump Trucks Stacked with Bodies Jul 13, 2010

Show notes

Hey Folks,

I’m happy to bring you episode 14 of The Talking Dead. Topics discussed on this episode include:

San Diego Comic-Con schedule announced
Casting update
- Lennie James as Morgan (Duane’s father)
- Sonya Thompson (unknown role)
- Eddie Rattanasouk (unknown role)
Dispatches from the set: Production Designer Greg Milton
Onlocationvacations.com – New photos from the set
Bloody Disgusting set visit
Marvel’s new TV studio (Thanks to listener Mike for suggesting this topic)

If you have any comments, questions, or feedback of any kind we’d love to hear it. Please email us at talkingdeadpodcast@gmail.com, or post comments below. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/fearhurst, twitter.com/jasonmyles, or twitter.com/renerd.

Leave us a message on The Talking Dead voicemail line at: 206-202-1568.

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