Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

TALKING JOE 172 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #36 & 37 Union of the snake” Part 1 & 2 of 6 (Devils Due November & December 2004) Mark and Tim continue to look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #36 & 37 ; “Union of the snake” Part 1 & 2 of 6 (Devils Due November & December 2004) G.I. Jay Cordray is not with us this week as the real world is getting in the way of time for podcasting but we wish him the be...

Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 296 released 3rd August 2022 - The first appearance of a ghost in G.I Joe, as we have a flashback to Genghis Khan kicking the bucket. - How on earth does Mark bring Desperate Housewives into the mix - How long does it take for a laden American C130 to migrate from Utah to the Gulf of Mexico? - And our new quiz – Serpent Or..? I'm not going to be abl...

Talking Joe - Bill Ratner Interview - Voice of Flint from GI Joe YouTube episode with video available here https://youtu.be/rAwIk_XCOss Tim and Mark speak with Bill Ratner, the voice actor for Flint in the GI Joe cartoons. A highlight is that during the interview as a bit of fun, we recorded a Public Service Announcement based on the new PSAs in the back of the Saturday Morning Adventures book. Li...

Sketchbook special - Chief's GI Joe sketches & commissions. Mark was joined by Talking Joe founder Chief Stride to a record sketchbook special looking at his selection of GI Joe sketches and commissions. We are looking at Chief's art collection on screen during this LiveStream recording, so this episode is a very visual heavy episode. I would recommend: 1) Watching the Youtube Episode -https://you...

We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #34 & 35 , a two parter named “Bad Moon rising”(Devils Due Fall 2004) Joining Mark to discuss bad moon rising, its a real American Warewolf, Tim Finn and our resident lunar-tic, its GI Jay, Jay Cordray. I didn't make any notes on highlight so you'll just have to listen. But I did put in a new feature "Back once again with the GI Joe Mas...

TJ Disavowed - Fantom (Wraith Origin) Backup story from 31 - 33 Mark, Tim and Jay continue their look at the Disavowed era with the Wraith backups story - "Fantom" part 1-3 from 31,32,33. Attached is the column in the back of the book where Devils Due Creators are asked what damage they inflicted on their GI Joe toys. Questions asked: - How long can the Talking Joe team possibly talk about a story...

TALKING JOE 167 - ARAH 295 HIGH STAKES PT5 review Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 295 released 13th July 2022 - We meet Geoffrey the Technoviper - We laud Gallant’s “acting” and choreography - The plot inching forward and déjà vu continuing… - Diminishing jeopardy? - Why do the Joes call Sean “Sean”. Well, S.E.A.N. actually stands for Snake Eyes As Normal References: - The Ballad...

Talking Joe - Cobra Convergence 6 - Talking about our favourite Crazy Cobras The latest Talking Joe episode out today is part the GI Joe fan community event Cobra Convergence 6. Mark and Tim talk about some of our favourite Crazy Cobras, Bizarre Baddies and Wacky Weirdos. We are joined as a special guest by Talking Joe founder, the Chief Dog! Video Version including images of the art & toys we are...

TALKING JOE 165 - ARAH 294 HIGH STAKES PT4 review Visit Youtube for episode with video https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6XlppdP-oKDkn0SMSTspA Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 294 released 29th June 2022 - We speculate a little on what might happen post issue 300 - Mark makes sure that he says something nice, and creates a new jingle. - Mark has a feeling like we’ve been here befo...

The YouTube video is here: https://youtu.be/JJxkBh8Qaqo Mark and Tim talk to the entire G.I. Joe Saturday Morning Adventures team; • Writer Erik Burnham • Artist Dan Schoening • Colourist Luis Antonio Delgado • Plus Research Specialist Diana Davis We start the episode talking to Erik Burnham about how the project came together and the writing process, before being joined by Dan & Luis to talk art...

Mark and Tim talk about G.I. Joe ARAH # 293 released 8th June 2022 - Mark has a feeling like we’ve been here before - Tim has short skirts on his mind - Jon Thurmond channels some messages from SL Gallant. 💫Talking Joe links💫 Talking Joe Website https://www.talkingjoe.co.uk/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/315524545720270 Twitter https://twitter.com/Talking_Joe https://www.instagram.com...

TALKING JOE - AFTER ACTION REPORT VOL 2 Kickstarter & Comics Interview with Josh Eggebeen - with exclusive TIm Seeley back cover reveal. YouTube video link: https://youtu.be/DE1eLmOIe1w Mark catches up with Josh Eggebeen to talk about his new Kickstarter project, and all things Joe comics along the way. The 2nd volume of After Action Report will cover all English language G.I. Joe comic books offi...

Talking Joe: G.I Joe: 40th Anniversary with Adam Riches, Casey Maloney, Andrew Griffith and J Brown Artists Adam Riches, Casey Maloney, Andrew Lee Griffith and J. Brown join Mark to talk about their work on the special anniversary issue and all things GI Joe! Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Jv6v4M8baqc This is the second of our artist discussions on this issue. We had previously talked with Billy P...

TALKING JOE 160 - 40th Anniversary Special with Robert Atkins and Billy Penn Mark & Tim talk to artists Robert Atkins and Billy Penn about their work on the 40th Anniversary Silent Interlude issue and more! YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFdQDybfmYA Celebrating 40 years of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero comics, this giant-length special issue features 22 different fan-fave artists ta...

Mark, Tim and Jay are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #33 “The Road Less Travelled”(Devils Due August 2004). We refer to the Brandon Jerwa questions from the Episode 150 quiz, so if you want to hear those check out episode 150 when you're done. Story: Brandon Jerwa, Pencils: Tim Seeley, Background: Jason Millet, Inks: Cory Hamscher, Colors: Jeremy Roberts, Letters: Dreamer D...

Mark and Tim talk about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 292 released 11th May 2022 - We discuss how this issue seems to be doing a lot of looking back, as we begin to look forward to the finale with issue 300. Questions asked this week - - Will Snake Eyes will come back from the dead? - What is up with the Genghis Kahn Skellington? - Is Wotan the most inept suicide bomber ever? - What is a Butcher Androi...

All the Talking Joew Jingles, all the time. This is a medley catch up covering all of the new Talking Joe Jingles created since the last episode in Feb 2021 Jingles include: c64 Intro Movie intro Lets Meets the co-presenter Tim – GI Joe / Weather with you mashup Devils Due – Toto Devils Due or Devils True Frontline Joe Colours You are the Editor Jingle. Cover gallery Jay Talks Toys Innuenjoe Squid...

Richard Starkings - The Marvel UK Action Force Years Interview - Talking Joe & Total Action Force Audio only - This episode is fine as audio only - the images are generally only illustrative / to prompt discussion. Youtube Video here: https://youtu.be/StKMOjfOu-s Richard Starkings is a British font designer and comic book letterer, editor and writer. Rich was an editor at MarvelUK in the late 1980...

Youtube Video for this episode: Total Action Force Vol 2 https://youtu.be/Xc_GH4kXa04 Mark talks with Brian Hickey and Paddy Lennon about their latest Kickstarter - Total Action Force Vol. 2: International Heroes https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/brianthehick/total-action-force-vol-2-international-heroes For ‘Total Action Force: Volume Two’ the team are making hardcover 176 page definitive hist...

Talking Joe episode 156 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #291 Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared down the road. Its Mark and Tim on their own for a change as they chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 291 released 6th April 2022 - The return of SL Gallant & the clarity of his storytelling - Flashbacks and what they mean for Dawn’s character - Who would we bring back from the de...

G.I. Joe #31 & 32 PLAYERS AND PAWNS part 4&5 We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #31 & 32 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (4&5 OF 5).– (Devils Due May 2004) . These issues also contain the start of a backup story – wraith, but we will leave that til later. Highlights include: We take account of the lag between recording and release by predicting the future Tim trails his new Podcast “I...

Talking Joe episode 154 G.I. JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO #290 Audio only at the moment – a YouTube video will be prepared soon. Mark and Tim chat about issue of G.I. Joe ARAH # 290 released 23rd March 2022 - We chat super & PSA April Fool announcement - We are joined by cover artist Heather Vaughan! - What is up with the Kirby machine? - Are the blue ninjas a little bit easier to defeat than before?...

TALKING JOE 153 - DISAVOWED - G.I. JOE 29 & 30 2004 "PLAYERS AND PAWNS" Mark, Tim & Jay are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #29 & 30 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (2 & 3 OF 5) for Devils Due May 2004 . Highlights include; What does Jay think is the most important factor in a Destro cove? Check out the adverts in the book! Is a quick change of outfit an essential Joe skill set? Are fire...

Mark and Tim talk to Kirk Bozigian to celebrate G.I. Joe ARAH's 40th birthday. We explore the origins of the brand and comic, Kirk's own comic collecting, and all sorts of other golden nuggets of GI Joe history! Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UxQb-XHtVs Kirk Bozigian one of the most influential contributor to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero at Hasbro and the man behind any of the mo...

TALKING JOE 151 - DISAVOWED - G.I. Joe #28 PLAYERS AND PAWNS 1 2004 with Brandon Jerwa We are continuing our look at the Disavowed era with G.I. Joe #28 PLAYERS AND PAWNS (1 OF 5) from Devils Due 2004. As usual, Mark is joined by real American Tim, Tim Finn, and GI Jay, Jay Cordray. Now, what I find more amazing than the guests we get, is that some of them choose to come back! Making his encore ap...