The Talking Back Podcast

This week we're keeping things cool with more frosty content as we check out Volume 1 of a wonderful comic book called Snow Angels! In Snow Angels a father tries to keep his 2 daughters safe in an endless trench made of ice. As they become the target of the dreaded Snowman they'll uncover past secrets and try to unravel the true nature of the frozen world they find themselves in. Strap in for a ex...

It's a New Year and that means a brand new theme for Talking Back. Our theme for 2026 is called The Cult Classic Calendar, and our first entry is John Carpenter's "The Thing".  Tune in for the break down of our theme as well as our discussion about one of the best movies of all time. We hope you enjoy the start to the Cult Classic Calendar! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back...

This week we have a special episode in store as we team up with Corey and Zak from Podcasting After Dark to review The Toxic Avenger Remake! "A janitor becomes a social outcast when a freak accident at a chemical factory turns him into a mutant. However, he soon uses his newfound superhuman strength to battle slimy criminals and a corrupt CEO." Join us as our dynamic 4some talk all things Toxic Av...

This week on another instalment of Cartoon 1st we're checking out the biggest US Animated Show of all time, it's The Simpsons!  Episode 1 is a Christmas Special so this has worked out perfectly for us but not so perfect for the Simpsons because they don't have any money for presents. Hilarity ensues as Homer takes matters into his own hands in "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire"! We hope you enjoy...

This week we're sticking to festive feelings with the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special! On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present, hilarity ensues! We hope you're warming by a fire enjoying a hot chocolate or egg nog and ready to enjoy this episode! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month...

Just like Batman our Holiday content is in full swing! This week we're checking out Batman Noël which is a re-imagining of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol but set in Gotham City.  This comic became an instant Holiday classic for us and if you're a fan of Batman the same will likely be true for you.  We hope you enjoy our review of Batman Noël! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking...

This week it's our final instalment of our 2025 theme of "Redux"! This year we've been revisiting topics that we already covered but felt compelled to cover again. It may surprise you to learn the Star Wars Holiday Special made our list but tune in and we'll try to persuade you of it's greatness.  This is the first episode in our month of joyous holiday content, so grab a cup of nog, dim the light...

This week on Cartoon 1st we're heading back to the early 80s and the second ever animated Spider-Man cartoon! This time around he's brought some friends to help out.  In this series Spider-Man teams up with fellow superheroes Iceman and Firestar after the three become college roommates at Empire State University. Together, they form The Spider-Friends, and battle classic Marvel villains like Green...

This week we're checking out Godzilla Minus One, a favorite of friend of the Podcast Tony. He also joins on the episode to share his love and knowledge of the film! With Godzilla Minus One you'll follow the story of a kamikaze pilot plagued by survivor's guilt seeking redemption when a giant monster he failed to kill is transformed by radiation from atomic bomb tests and lays siege to post-war Jap...

This week we're going to have some fun with one of Van Damme's earlier movies, it's post apocalyptic, it's action packed, it has terrible effects, it's Cyborg! In a future ravaged by plague and chaos, a lone warrior must protect a cyborg carrying vital information that could save humanity, while battling a ruthless gang of savages. Well that's sort of what happens. Tune in for the full story! We h...

This week we're nearing the end of our year of Redux and we've saved the best for now! Introducing the winner of our Year of the Ninja, it's Duel to the Death! Duel to the Death is an action-packed martial arts classic where a Chinese swordsman and a Japanese samurai must face off in a deadly duel. As they prepare, they battle assassins and uncover dark conspiracies, leading to an explosive final...

This week on a new instalment of Cartoon 1st we're checking out one of the biggest shows of the 90s with the incredibly well made "Batman The Animated Series"! This show mixes action, mystery, and drama, showing both Batman’s tough side as a hero and his struggle to live a normal life. The first episode is a perfect fit for October, tune in to find out why! We hope you enjoy this episode! If you'd...

This week we're digging back into a comic franchise we love and one that's been a staple for our October episodes! That's right, it's time once again for some Tales From The Crypt comic book action! For those who don't know Tales From The Crypt is a horror comic book series from the 50s, known for terrifying stories with gruesome twist endings. We can't wait to share these bone chilling adventures...

This week we're keeping things creepy, while adding in some horror, and a strong does of weirdness as we check out one of Troma's best films - Class of Nuke 'Em High! If you thought Punks were bad well get ready as a radioactive meltdown turns students of Tromaville High into the most violent, and mutated punks you've ever seen! Joining us as we take a wild ride through 80s B-movie madness is our...

This week on another instalment of Redux we're giving one of the original slasher films a second go around as we review Friday The 13th! Why not open October with style and an all time horror classic. We chat why this franchise is near our top, what made our favourite moments great, and a new hot take about the film.  We hope you're scared and hope you enjoy this review! If you'd like to unlock bo...

This week on another edition of Cartoon 1st, we're heading to the land of Transylvania and Castle Duckula where the line of blood thirsty Vampire Ducks has run dry. Yes it's everybody's favorite vegetarian Vampire it's Count Duckula! Count Duckula, more affectionately known as "Ducky-Poos", is too busy eating broccoli sandwiches and dreaming of being famous to worry about drinking blood.  He along...

This week we're checking out an awesome Star Trek Comic from IDW Publishing, it's Star Trek Issue 400! This issue is a love letter to fans and highlights fan-favorite eras across various Star Trek series. It's a collection of short stories, each from a different writer and artist. You'll be reminded of moments you loved from the shows and movies and you'll learn new behind the scenes information t...

This week we head to the distant future where mankind has forsaken global wars for battles of single combat. The weapons of choice are huge robotic machines. The stakes are Alaska. The movie is Robot Jox!  This movie was recommended to us, it's a first time watch, we are now officially JoxHeads!  We hope you enjoy this review! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, t...

This week we're talking about one of the most successful Computer Game Franchises ever, that's right its StarCraft!  StarCraft is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard Entertainment and released in 1998. The game features three unique factions locked in a war for survival and dominance. Players collect resources, build bases, and command armies to defeat their opponents.  We hope you enj...

During 2025 the first Monday of each month brings us to a revisit of some of our favourite topics from the past, today we go back to what we think is one of, if not the best Star Trek movie out there with Star Trek The Motion Picture. When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept...

This week we have an episode of astronomical proportions, as we're swept into the 4th Dimension where we'll pause time and chat about 1979's Starcrash! We're very excited to be welcoming our BFOP Network brother Dustin back on the podcast to help us breakdown this polarizing film! Starcrash is a movie you have to see to believe, but we do our best to break down what the hell was going on and why w...

This week on Cartoon 1st, the Transformers went 3D in the 90s and we're checking it out, it's time for Beast Wars! Set on a mysterious, prehistoric planet, Beast Wars follows two factions of Transformers who have crash-landed and will have to battle each other for survival. To adapt to the planet's environment, the robots take on animal forms and must use them in order to survive. Hope you enjoy t...

This week we were very excited to review The Toxic Avenger 2, that is until we watched it.  This movie turned out to be a real dumpster fire. Tune in for our thoughts on the parts that were good and some of what made it so very very bad.  Hope you enjoy this review! If you'd like to unlock bonus episodes from Talking Back every month, then check out our page on  Patreon ! Check out Tim's Youtube C...

It's the first Monday of the month which means it's back to our pool of Redux episodes and this week we'll be chatting about everyones favourite child assassins in the comic series Deadly Class! We're proud to have covered all 12 Volumes of this comic on the Podcast and we were eager to go back and see where it all started. We'll be talking Volume 1 but also spoil several important moments from th...

This week on Cartoon 1st - It's Crime Fightin' Time! That's right, we're heading to Empire City to watch the Central Organization of Police Specialists go head to head with the filthiest criminal scum around. It's 1988's C.O.P.S! This was a much loved 80s cartoon that felt unique in the crowd of shows vying for kids attention. It boasted a bad ass toy line of ultra cool characters and vehicles. Jo...