Epic Tales From the Sewers: a Tmnt Podcast

Justin and Eric are joined by the martial Artist and Original Johnny Cage himself Master Daniel Pesina! We get to ask about his Martial Arts style, and experience and what it was like to be a Foot Soldier Ninja in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Not only that but we find out all kinds of facts about the Original two Mortal Kombat games, from the man who developed most of t...

This episode finds us back in the sewers with two stories from The TMNT Adventures Universe.  First what happens when you cross a Secret Agent and a Chameleon? You get a whole lot of Mutant for Shredder and the Turtles to handle in "Codename Chameleon". Bebop and Rocksteady are back with the first appearance of the Knucklehead! Then in issue # 10 "Going Down?" a Clash of the Invertebrate Tita...

April O'neil has been the Turtles biggest fan and supporter sins issue # 2 of the Mirage Series back in the 1980's.  She was the center character for the TMNT film and the Human perspective character for most of the Cartoons. On this April-centric Episode I am joined by the Channel 6 Chick and Super TMNT fan Lydie Watters! @Channel6chick on Instagram. Join us as we cover the IDW Best of TMNT...

Next in order are issues #13 & 14 with the 2012 Annual Issue. After the events of the Casey Jones Microseries we pick up the action as Casey shows up at the Second Time Around shop injured. Raph does not take it well and storms off after Casey's father.  Sherdder is looking for answers from Karai and General Krang reveals his true self and motives! The Next Story is the Annual 2012 w...

Have you ever wondered how it felt to be inside of the Turtle suit from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies? Or who was behing the mask with the nunchucks?  Well Actor Kenn Scott (aka Raphael from the TMNT 1& 2) is here to talk about his Book Teenage Ninja, Mutant Turtle, becoming the Reel Raphael. We are talking with this Director, Writer, Actor, Musician and lifelong Martial Artist...

On this episode Justin and Eric are joined by comic artist Mike Rooth. This is an exciting conversation where both Eric and Justin get to talk with Swamp Thing Artist and TMNT cover artist Mike Rooth.  From a conversation about The Last Ronin covers to Usagi Yojimbo and his work on the Kickstarter book Dodge.  This is an exciting and high energy talk with The artist. From 1980's wrestlin...

In this episode we are discussing Casey Jones from the Microseries issue #6 and April O'Neil is issue #7. We check in with Chromatic Phantom on the Casey Jones Livewire fan film and I get to discuss the man himself from Casey Jones. Be sure to check out this episode where we are talking everything Casey Jones including some Classic Casey Jones moments from the Cartoon and 1990 film. Be sure to che...

On this very special episode Justin and Eric get to speak to one of the Variant cover artists for the Last Ronin, Mr. Aaron Bartling! We are discussing art style, influences and inspiration as well as the iconic Ghost Turtle cover for issue #1. A new Pizza Recipe too! 

Back again with Eric and Scott, we are discussing our predictions for The Last Ronin issue #4.  What will become of Donnie and Splinter? Will we see the end of Oroku Hiroto, and what part do the Fugitoid and Baxter Stockman have yet to play? Eric and Scott talk about the 50 Variant covers! In the second part Eric and I are joined by Jolzar from Jolzar Collectables.  A big time Turtles an...

On a very special one year anniversary episode, I am speaking with none other than one half of the creators of the TMNT himself Mr Kevin Eastman! We have an interview and I get to ask all of the burning questions that we have all wanted to ask, but never got the chance to, until now that is. The second part of the episode is the recap of The Last Ronin issue #3! With a new Pizza time to comme...

In this episode we are covering the Micro series #5 Splinter and issues 11& 12 of the IDW comic series.  In his solo battle against the Foot Clan, Splinter discovers that his old Rival and Murder Oroku Saki has also returned from the grave. Splinter must fight his way through the Foot clan and face the Shredder himself. Also discussed is the Splinter microseries where we get some back sto...

This Episode we will be speaking with Last Ronin variant cover artist and TMNT fan Jason Flowers. Jason's artwork can be seen in the Variant covers of TMNT #99 and The Last Ronin issue #1. He is starting the second round of his Kickstarter for his original character Bounty Bullfrog! We are talking about how he got into Turtles, some Masters of the Universe, and some really great things that we lov...

In this episode, we make our return to The TMNT Adventures with issue #8 the first appearance of Wingnut and Screwloose titled "Wild Things"! These dimension hoping characters are lose in NY city and wreaking havoc on the skylights and windows of New York. Fresh from their trip to the Intergalactic Wrestling stadium, the Turtles arrive on the scene to handle these Batty Villains! A new Pizza Recip...

The Last Ronin issue # 3 is almost upon us, and we have some predictions to cover before it's released. Join our hosts Justin, Scott and Eric as they discuss the much anticipated follow up to the events of issue 2 of the Last Ronin.  With a Special Voicemail from artist Ben Bishop to tease us about the upcoming action, this is a can't miss episode for any fan of the story so far.  We are...

Picking back up with issues #9 and 10, we find a new story arc starting called "Shadows of the Past". The Turtles, having now encountered some new players in town search for the Foot Clan and Splinter teaches them of the past struggles in Japan. Joined by my special Guest, Mr. Josh Nealis, the creative voice behind Cutthroat Comics.  We will be talking about his creator owned universe and of...

On this episode I will be speaking with the Cover artist of the TMNT Universe series and the Batman/ TMNT crossovers Mr. Freddie Williams II. Of course I could not leave out the wonderful work that he did on The Masters of the Universe & Thundercats crossover or the Masters of the Universe & Injustice Crossover as well. We are talking art style, artists that we both admire and some great b...

In this episode we are diving back into the gritty future world of The Last Ronin. Picking up from where we left off is this tale Titled "The First to Fall." We learn more of how the Ronin survived, what happened to him and what happened to April after they parted way all those years ago. An introduction to the "new" Casey Jones and some character exploration with Oroku Hiroto. Chapter 2 of the La...

In this episode both Andy and Scott (Chrome Comics) are back to discuss our predictions for the upcoming second issue of The Last Ronin. We go into what we know, and then our theories on what we think is going to go down in the second issue titled "The First to Fall!". Check this episode out and see how close, or far off we are, and definitely head over to the Epic Shells Facebook group to discuss...

IDW issues 7&8 and the Microseries #4 Leonardo. Baxter has equipped Old Hob with an army of Mechanical Mousers to capture Master Splinter. The brothers face off in their home and try to rescue their mentor. Leonardo faces the foot my himself in the Micro series issue #4, and he see's just how strong a lone Turtle can be against the odds! A Fresh "Pizza Time" and "Mikey moment" from Andy, and a...

This episode we are discussing the Jennika Miniseries with the Artist and writer Brahm Revel. We get to talk about some of the influences and the behind the scenes storytelling pieces that made the Three issue Miniseries so successful. I also ask just where did he come up with some of the character aspects for Jennika, who feels like her own character. A brief talk about the ongoing Jennika II min...

In this Episode I am joined by the Host of "Turtle Tracks" Brian VanHooker as we dive into the issues about some of the Maritime Mutants the Turtles run into. First The Turtles meet the Environmentally conscious Ray Fillet, a man mutated to a Manta Ray Mutant. Then we see the origin of the Alligator Agitator of the Turtles Leatherhead. These issues are also the return of Bebop and Rocksteady from...

Fresh from his appearance at the Kevin Eastman Halloween Extravaganza, Comedian and lifetime Turtle Fan joins our hosts Justin and Andy for some Turtle Talk. From Pizza, to action figures and thoughts on the Last Ronin (Spoilers) this is a great conversation with a very funny man who loves Being a Turtle...fan! Check him out at Noredavis.com or on Spotify with his Albums "Too Woke" and "Live from...

Joining us in the sewer lair today we have the original voice of Michelangelo from the 1987 Turtle Cartoon Mr. Townsend Coleman! We are talking about his career as a voice actor from his roles as The Tick and of course Michelangelo. You will not want to miss his take on the Last Ronin! This is a great conversation where we got to have a chat about the cartoons we love, and even some experiences wh...

We are reading through the dramatic tale of revenge that is The Last Ronin. Issue One finds a lone surviving Turtle Hellbent on seeking revenge for his fallen family. Join us as we cover issue one of the Highly anticipated The Last Ronin! Spoilers ahead in this episode, we hold nothing back! Also a Last Ronin Mikey Moment and Pizza Time too!  Just wanted to mention that I updated the audio on...

In this episode of the Podcast we are covering a Two issue miniseries called Infestation 2. This was a Companywide crossover from IDW comics that involved the Turtles taking on a Dark Presence in their sewers. This is a tale of the brothers taking on Supernatural forces and next up in our reading of the IDW series. Just in time for Halloween season. With your Spooky Mikey moment and another Pizza...