Episodes – Space Spinner 2000

In our thrilling twentieth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the 1978 Sci-Fi Special of 2000 AD. Also we have a spirited discussion about the nature of these special issues and if they are even meant for young readers. Thrills Covered: For a Fistful of Groats Dan Dare … Continue reading ep 20 – 1978 Sci-Fi Special

In our thrilling nineteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 67-70 of 2000 AD, covering June 1978. Also we go in-depth about why MACH Zero’s art is awesome, and Conrad keeps spoiling the line-ups of 39 year old comic books. Thrills Covered: Dan Dare MACH Zero Judge … Continue reading ep 19 – Progs 67-70

In our thrilling eighteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 63-66 of 2000 AD, covering May 1978. Also we go in depth about why Death Planet leaves a lot to be desired in terms of strong female characters. Thrills Covered: Dan Dare MACH 1 MACH 0 Judge … Continue reading ep 18 – Progs 63-66

In our thrilling seventeenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 58-62 of 2000 AD, covering April 1978. Also we discuss the…let’s say “direct”…nature of Dan Dare’s approach to dealing with hostile aliens. Thrills Covered Dan Dare MACH 1 Colony Earth Judge Dredd Future Shocks Inferno Death Planet &#82...

Due to a recording error the audio for episode 15 was lost. We’re going to re-record it and will post this lost episode next week. In our thrilling sixteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 54-57 of 2000 AD, covering March 1978. Also we discuss the nature … Continue reading ep 16 – Progs 54-57

Here’s the replacement for the episode we lost last week. Sorry for the inconvenience! In our thrilling fifteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 50-53 of 2000 AD, covering February 1978. Also we deal with the problems of time travel as it relates to recap based podcasts. … Continue reading ep 15 – Progs 50-53

In our thrilling fourteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 46-49 of 2000 AD, covering January 1978. Also the awesome power of Future Shocks force us to deploy air horns. Probably too many air horns. Thrills Covered: Dan Dare Future Shocks MACH 1 Bonjo from Beyond the … Continue reading ep 14 – Progs 46-49

In our thrilling thirteenth episode Fox and Conrad take a break from reviewing weekly progs to reflect on the year of 2000 AD comics for the year 1977. It’s a chance to reflect, review, and give out awards! Welcome to the 1977 Spinnies! At the end of every chronological year in our prog timeline we’ll … Continue reading ep 13 – 1977 Year in Review

In our thrilling twelfth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 41-45 of 2000 AD, covering December of 1977. Also we ring in the new year…the year 2100 that is! Thrills Covered: Judge Dredd Invasion Future Shocks Bonjo from Beyond the Stars Dan Dare MACH 1 Inferno Contact … Continue reading ep 12 – Progs 41-45

In our thrilling eleventh episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 37-40 of 2000 AD, covering November of 1977. Also we begin our long term discussion on the rules for Inferno. It is complicated! Thrills Covered: Inferno Judge Dredd Invasion Dan Dare MACH 1 Future Shocks Contact the … Continue reading ep 11 – Progs 37-40

In our thrilling tenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 32-36 of 2000 AD, covering October of 1977. Also we discuss the mysterious nature of Dan Dare’s eyebrows. Thrills Covered: Invasion Judge Dredd Shako Dan Dare MACH 1 Future Shocks Inferno Contact the show at spacespinner2000@gmail.com Song: … Continue reading ep 10...

In our thrilling ninth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with the 1978 2000 AD Annual (Annuals are dated by the following year). We also further discuss stamps and the key elements about what makes Flesh so excellent (it’s the combo of cowboys AND dinosaurs). Also, we cover the … Continue reading ep 9 – 1978 2000AD Annual

In our thrilling eighth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 28-31 of 2000 AD, covering September of 1977. Also we discuss how coolness is the primary things that US Air Force pilots learn. Thrills Covered: Invasion Judge Dredd Shako Dan Dare MACH 1 Future Shocks Contact the … Continue reading ep 8 – Progs 28-31

We’re back from our holiday break! In our thrilling seventh episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 24-27 of 2000 AD, covering August of 1977. Also we discuss how a bear can be justified in killing a bunch of humans, but a human helping that bear is a … Continue reading ep 7 – Progs 24-27

In our thrilling sixth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic by looking at the 2000 AD Summer Sci-Fi special and the Dan Dare Poster Prog. These extra issues aren’t that super, but provide an interesting perspective on the actual progs. Also we discuss stamp collecting and how/if that hobby … Continue reading ep 6 – 1977 Summer Sp...

In our thrilling fifth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 19-23 of 2000 AD, covering July of 1977. In this episode we discuss the existential nature of exciting heroism, and specifically how it relates to MACH 1 not being that great, while Shako is fantastic. Thrills Covered: … Continue reading ep 5 – Progs 19-23

In our thrilling fourth episode Conrad and Fox continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 15-18 of 2000 AD, covering June of 1977. In this issue we also discuss the providence of laser swords, circa early summer 1977. Thrills Covered: -INVASION -FLESH -Harlem Heroes -Dan Dare -MACH 1 -Judge Dredd Contact the … Continue reading ep 4 – Progs 15-18

What’s a better than an April Fools Day prank? Doing it in mid-May! Conrad and Fox have once more tangled with a time machine and lost! They find themselves once again at the start of their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 11-14 of 2000AD, covering May of 1977. This episode we once … Continue reading ep 3 – Progs 11-14 REDUX

In our thrilling third episode Conrad and Fox continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic, with Progs 11-14 of 2000 AD covering May of 1977. Also some brief discussion about what makes an exciting 2000 AD character vs what makes a boring one. Thrills Covered: Invasion Flesh Harlem Heroes Dan Dare MACH 1 Judge … Continue reading ep 3 – Progs 11-14

In our thrilling second episode Conrad and Fox continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic from the very start, with Progs 6-10 of 2000 AD covering April of 1977. Also some brief discussion about the existential nature of the dinosaur attacks in Flesh. Thrills Covered: Invasion Flesh Dan Dare MACH 1 Harlem Heroes Judge … Continue reading ep 2 – Progs 6-10

On this April Fool’s Day Fox and Conrad have once more fallen through a time portal! They find themselves once again at the start of their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 6 to 10 of 2000AD, covering April of 1977. This episode we once more walk the path of early thrill power, … Continue reading ep 2 – Progs 6-10 REDUX

On this April Fool’s Day Fox and Conrad have fallen through a time portal! They find themselves once again at the start of their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 1 to 5 of 2000AD, covering February and March of 1977. This episode we discuss the dawn of thrill power, and a bit … Continue reading ep 1 – Progs 1-5 REDUX

In our thrilling first episode Conrad and Fox begin their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic from the very start, with Progs 1-5 of 2000 AD covering February and March of 1977. Also some brief discussion about the nature of UK anthology comics in general, and 2000 AD in particular. Thrills Covered: Invasion Flesh Dan … Continue reading ep 1 – Progs 1-5