Regular Joes Podcast

It's a virtual comic-book, book-club as the Regular Joes gather to discuss 10 recently published 1st issues from DC, IDW, Image and Marvel. Do these "pilot episodes" succeed at setting the hook and capturing the reader's interest? What make a "good 1st issue?" and is there such a thing as a "great first issue?" Also, Dave, Barry and Tod each tell about their respective "firsts." WARNING: There wil...

Its Academy Award nomination time, and as usual, all of our favorite films were passed over. To address this gross injustice we establishing THE JOE-CADEMY AWARDS, nominating the films, actors, creators, and characters we love in a wide range of categories that give these epic films their due. Hear the nominations then cast your votes, as R.J. Podcast listeners will determine the winners. Also, a...

On this week's episode of the Regular Joe's Podcast Dave, Barry and Tod each take a turn making the case for why a particular favorite show of their choosing should be on the others viewing list. THERE WILL BE SPOILERS. Also, Random topics, a round of Regular Joes Picks, and a 1979 specific Desert Island DVDS where the Joes pick their favorites from what’s left after Alien, Time after Time and Roc...

With the debut of Marvel's Agent Carter and a handful of Netflix Marvel series just a few months away, the Regular Joe's take a look back at Marvel's first attempts at live action TV superheroes, including The Amazing Spiderman, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Dr. Strange, Daredevil and Capt. America, circa 1977-1990. Plus What's in The Box? and a round of Desert Island DVDS that includes someone weari...

The Regular Joes assembled at their Westchester, NY headquarters to record their first show of 2015 live and in person. Join Dave, Barry and Tod as they exchange gifts, talk about the things they are most looking forward to in 2015 and wrap up 2014 Regular Joes style. Note - you may notice that the audio quality improves at about the 18-minute mark; we had a few audio gremlins during the recording...

The regular Joe's don't often drink, but when they do it can be fun to listen to. So grab your drink of choice and ring in the New Year Regular Joes style as Dave, Barry and Tod indulge in a few cocktails and rundown their favorite shows, movies, music and more from the geek-tacular year that was 2014.

The holiday season is in full swing, and on this episode the Regular Joes serve up some great gift ideas for all the good little fanboys and girls in your life. Dave, Barry and Tod recommend some of their favorite products and geeky shopping spots, along with a Santa sack full of random topics and more as they prepare to celebrate the holidays Regular Joes style. Note - This is a good episode to p...

Still groggy from their Thanksgiving induced food comas, the Regular Joes awoke on Black Friday to the YouTube release of the most anticipated movie teaser of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Having collectively viewed it a few hundred times, Dave, Barry and Tod do a scene-by-scene breakdown of all 88 seconds worth of awesome. Also, some random topics, including a round of “Which Harrison F...

There's no denying the late Glen A. Larson, producer of Battlestar Galactica, Knight Rider and, yes . . . Manimal, was one of the most prolific creators in the history of television. The Regular Joe's pay tribute to his legacy by reviewing his prodigious body of work and ponder the question, was he a visionary, or, as so many have claimed, a shameless copycat? SPOILER, the answer lies somewhere in...

As Peter Capaldi wraps up first term as the 12th Doctor the Regular Joes assess his time in the Tardis. How does the season measure up? And will it ever be possible to replace Clara "The Impossible Girl" Oswald? WARNING this episode is overflowing with spoilers and adoration for a certain perky brunette companion. All this plus What's in the Box and more.

This season's TV line up is stacked with titles from the comic book rack, but three of the best offerings are returning shows. In this episode Dave, Barry and Tod discuss how The Walking Dead, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D and Arrow have hit the ground running. Also, the Regular Joes share their thoughts on the Star Wars Episode VII title reveal, and get "creepy" with Cosplayer Nicole Marie Jean,...

On this episode, Dave Barry and Tod recount their recent trip to the Rhode Island Comic Con, including interviews with Seth Gilliam (Walking Dead, The Wire), Katrina Law (Arrow, Spartacus), Karen Allen (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Scrooged), Steven Williams (21 Jump Street, X-Files, Supernatural) and Terry Carter (Battlestar Galacticia). They talk about meeting artists, celebrities, cosplaying as Bat...

On this episode, Dave, Barry, and Tod talk about the big Marvel Phase 3 movie announcement, tell some real-life ghost stories and they recount their recent trip to the Chiller Theater convention in Parsippany NJ, including interviews with actors Jenette Goldstein and Mark Rolston, who played Pvt. Vasquez and Pvt. Drake in Aliens. All this, plus Show and Tell and a Halloween themed edition of Deser...

On this episode, Dave, Barry, and Tod CON-verge in NYC and spend the day scoping out the 2014 New York Comic Con. Find out what the Regular Joes saw, bought and thought of what is now the most highly attended of the ComicCons. Among the highlights, Tod actually buys a comic, Barry checks Dr. Crusher off his list, and Dave goes home with Darth Vader. No judgments!

This week Disney told the story of a nimble young street thief who stumbles upon a powerful artifact which forever changes his destiny. No, it was not a rerun of Aladdin. It's Star Wars: Rebels, Disney's first foray into a Galaxy far far away. How does Rebels stand up against the late, lamented, Clone Wars series? With many familiar elements (possibly too many) will this be the gateway drug for a...

On this episode of the Regular Joes Podcast, Dave talks about his trip to Maker Faire which prompts a discussion of the Regular Joe's creative endeavors in various areas beyond their day jobs. Also, What's in the Box and more

It's time to shave your sideburns to a point and pour your self a square glass of Romulan ale as the Regular Joe's pit 1979's Star Trek the Motion Picture against its 1982 sequel Star Trek II the Wrath of Khan In a head-to-head matchup. Why does one hit where the other so obviously misses? Tod explains, yet again why "The Motionless Picture" persists as his example of cinematic disappointment, whi...

Summer is officially over and the kids are back to school, which can only mean one thing… no, not Football...it's time for TV! This week the Regular Joes discuss the upcoming TV season, the new shows they are excited about and the returning shows they are looking forward to most. They also share their thoughts on Apples latest iPhone and watch announcements, along with What’s in the Box and a heal...

Here at the Regular Joes Podcast, we often talk about our "pre-show" conversations and some of our listeners have asked what actually goes on during the preshow, well...listen to this week’s episode and you will find out, because it pretty much sounds just like this. You might call it “Regular Joes Lite”, 1/2 the structure with that same, bold, Regular Joes flavor!

Matt Smith is out. Peter Capaldi is in…as the 12th actor (more or less) to assume the role of Doctor Who. As he begins his tenure Dave, Barry and Tod assess his first outing and weigh in on what companion they would most like to, er…travel with. Along for this adventure is our consultant on all things Whovian, Sean Huxter. Also: Random topics, What's in the Box and a 1963 centric edition of Desert...

On this episode, the Regular Joes talk about their experience at ComicConn, no…not the big one in San Diego, this is the one with two N’s that takes place in Connecticut. Listen as they share their experience at the con, what they saw, who they met and hear their conversations with William Katt (greatest American Hero), Ming Chen (AMC’s Comic Book Men) and Bob Camp (creator of Ren & Stimpy). All t...

Dave, Barry and Tod take their annual look at the shows of the summer season and ponder, what, if anything, was really worth watching. What were the high points, what were the disappointments, and what do they want to see more of. Also: The Regular Joe's pick some of their favorite stuff, a Robin Williams focused round of Desert Island DVDs and more.

As the summer movie season winds to a close the Regular Joe's ask the question, can a critically acclaimed comic book, that can't sustain a mass audience, transition to a blockbuster film? If you have not yet seen Guardians of the Galaxy hit pause, watch the film, then come back and listen to the podcast. Ok, and while you're out you'll probably want to pick up a Rocket Raccoon action figure. You...

It's summer, time to fire up the grill and hang out with your friends. Consider this your (slightly overdue) invitation to the Regular Joe's annual barbecue. Due largely to Dave's irrepressible desire to record everything, this episode presents a never before heard perspective on what Barry, Dave and Tod's wives actually think of the podcast, their collecting, and the time and space requirements o...

In this episode Dave, Barry and Tod are talking Apes…well, talking about Apes anyway. They discuss the latest movie in the revitalized Planet of the Apes saga, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as well as the previous and film in the series, Rise of the Planet of the Apes. What’s more, the Regular Joes all subjected themselves to a re-watching of the now infamous Tim Burton “Apes” film from 2001 and...