Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

It’s a Talking joe interview Special as Mark talks to GI Joe artist extraordinaire Robert Atkins. We do a deep dive into the Snake Hunt story arc that he worked on, discussing process, deadlines, dead Joes and kneecappings along the way! Robert Atkins has worked as a penciler, inker and colorist within the comic industry. He studied at Savannah College of Art and Design, where he earned an Masters...

Hey pod fans! Cast your mind back to the early part of 2020 and the best podcast that no-one listened to...The Outta Timers! Before we all had to wear masks and kept our distance, Chief & Ben set out to watch 200 movies in one year. A challenge for sure. Now they're here to talk about it...well, we couldn't get Ben so Chief is joined by fellow Talking Joe co-hosts Funky Bunch & S-Jubb7! Listen as...

We continue with the 4th and final part of our Snake Hunt coverage in ARAH 273-275. This includes an all splash page issue which is also SILENT despite lots of shouting and explosions! Chief is broken and replaced but not before he updates us with the latest on his RG curse and we continue looking at some obscure GI Joe merchandise; this time we find out how you too, can smell like a ninja! We rou...

We continue with the 3rd part of our Snake Hunt coverage in ARAH 271-272. In these Shaun aka Throwdwn aka Snake Eyes bamboozles Laura 343 with some ninja bs, everyone is going to springfield, what’s the deal with Zanya and Horrorshow explains his smells. In other happenings, Mark gets an earworm out of his head and shares it with you, Chief updates us on his RG curse and we continue looking at som...

We continue on our Snake Hunt in ARAH 269-270, with Robert Atkins dropping in to explain it all to us. In these issues Laura 343 is on Guard duty - will her guarding abilities be as good as the comedy moments she is involved in, and how many dead Joes make a return? Our Jingle-battle continues as we both drop GI Joe merchandise songs and talk about Joe branded Valentines cards, Mark and Thomas get...

It's another eye popping episode on everyone’s favourite G.I. Joe podcast! We get stuck into the first 3 issues of Snake Hunt (remember to say it carefully) ARAH 266-268. We go all out in the new listener suggested feature PVP, complain about supermarket check out etiquette, Scarlett’s nubbin (!?), get side-tracked by sandwiches and pesky meddling Papergirls. Will Fact Checking Joe interrupt again...

Because you demanded it!* Here is the standalone "Action Figure Fiasco" segment in full as sung by the one and only Chief Dog. For you to download, replay and enjoy as many times as you like. * some of you also demanded that we kill the song with fire, destroy the masters, and never play it or even speak of it again. But that's not how democracy works, as the people (or at least one person) has sp...

It's a bombastic New Year’s special bonus episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that devotes more time to our jingles than to what we actually say! Up like a firework is ARAH issue 263 “Some Gave All” – a Memorial Day Special. Chief is challenged to “explain the wall”, Granny’s got a brand new brick, and the Fact Checking Joe keeps interrupting and laying bare Chief and Mark’s knowledge gaps!

It's the waggly 105th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast which is now on it's 5th editor! This week the fellas are tackling issues 261-262 & 264-265 where Intelligence is Artificial! Inside, Destro and Baroness get the green eyed monster, Mindbender putts, the dead rise from the grave, orphans escape, and Alpha 001 Prime laughs! Elsewhere, Mark dons his Karate Gi, Thomas talks Storm Shadow (agai...

It's the wonderful 104th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that asks, 'where's moly?' This week the guys close out The Cobra's Venom story line with issues 259-260. Inside, Heavy Duty macks, Destro destroys, Sightline cries and Milo scrubs. Elsewhere we hear a cracking alternate version of The Night Before Christmas, Cable appears and Chief claims that Rampart is better than Repeater. Also, you...

In the last Podcast, we discussed Tim's Book. In this bonus episode with all new content we have a meandering talk about all sorts of GI Joe topics - the early days of GI Joe, a parallel world where Joe wasn't a success, logistics in the world of GI Joe, Cobrember, the SAW Viper, the size of Alsatians & so much more. Tim Finn is currently writing the definitive history of the "Real American Hero"...

Mark Talks to Tim Finn - Tim is currently writing the definitive history of the "Real American Hero" incarnation of G.I. Joe , arealamericanbook.com . Tim teaches animation, animation history, and drawing at Lesley Art + Design. Tim also owns Hub Comics in Somerville, Massachsets.

That's right Joes, we've managed to corral the man who has more G.I. Joe credits to his name than anyone in human history barring Mr Hama and it is of course James Brown! He popped into the TJ studio and we chatted comics, colouring, movies, conventions, Boston and much more!

It's the willing and able 103rd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with a mince pie jingle! The fellas are tackling issues 256-258, the first three parts of Venom Rising. Inside, Ron Joseph evokes 80's Marvel, Mindbender gets a flaming tash, Frags are fragging, Bombstrike shows off her lightsaber skills and watch out....there's a Storm Shadow-bot about! Elsewhere, Thomas talks Storm Shadow, Chie...

It's the whimsical 102nd episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with flooded kitchens! The guys are digging into the 4 issue Silent Option mini series where Alpine machos-up, Helix falls, Torpedo jumps and 35 red ninjas are pushing up daises! Elsewhere, Thomas talks toys, Chief's mind is on his soapbox, there's another new jingle and you tell us your claim to fame!

Hold onto your hats people! It's Bonus time in the TJ studio and the guys are smashing into the 2019 ARAH Yearbook. As if that isn't enough we get a special live phone in from an unexpected guest. Talking Joe, the listener's choice!

It's the wholesome 101st episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where mince pies get significant air time! The issues on deck are ARAH 254 & 255 and the guys discover that Destro is invulnerable, Dawn uses Duct tape, Short Fuse has a claim to fame and Scarlett professes her love! Elsewhere, Mark's son makes his TJ debut, Chief out-researches Mark, Clutch gets a spotlight and you tell us your favouri...

It’s the landmark 100th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Alan Partridge! Chief and Mark are joined by not 1, not 2 but all 3 former co-hosts and the good times roll! With no issues on the slate, the discussion revolves around G.I. Joe The Movie! Hear what the guys think and join this historic celebratory party. Everyone’s invited!

It's the niggly 99th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast with talk about weeing in the loft! The fellas are digging into issues 251-253 of ARAH and it's a gaggle of one-off special missions! Stalker tries to avoid dropping the ball, The Baroness is in a pitched sniper battle and can Mo get to bartender school? Elsewhere, Mark drinks coffee and sells stuff, action figures are discussed, the guys f...

As Talking Joe creeps towards the landmark episode 100, here is a jingle medley of the catchiest sound bites this side of Springfield! 0:00 Beverage for the Show 0:19 Snack Attacker 0:31 Comic Talk 0:48 Chris Talks About Toys 1:06 Comic Ad Talk 1:38 Over Egging the Pudding (BC) 1:52 Retro Gaming 2:27 G.I. Joe Fashion 2:59 Ninja Bullsh*t 3:08 Talking Joe Awards I 3:47 Snack Police 4:20 Comic Talk I...

It's the nearly-there 98th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Every Story Ever tm. This week our dynamic duo are tackling issues 246-250 of ARAH and Dawn takes center stage. In these issues, it's ninja action to the max, ninjas to the side, ninjas on a train and uh...let's not forget about Budo and the Soft Master! Elsewhere, figures are unboxed, Evelyn draws Star Wars, Chief needs...

It's the new-joe 97th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that features Chief looking for a new house! This week the guys are smashing into issues 244 & 245 and it's the precursor to big changes in the book! Inside, Lee Majors guest stars, ninjas put on a show, there's oil drum overkill, new Joes show up, where the hell is Dreadburg? and is Rock n Roll a racist? Elsewhere, Mark carves doggy pumpk...

It's the nutty as ever 96th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that discusses spiked coffees! This week the fellas are looking at issues 242-243 and real world events encroach on the story! Inside, the Collins family make their getaway, the Joes are outnumbered, Leatherneck floats off course and sacrifices are made! Elsewhere, Mark watches Borat 2 and The Leftovers, Chief has a big update on fig...

It's the negative zone particle charged 95th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast that has a table tennis mention! Chief & Mark are smashing into issues 239-241 and shizz is going down! Inside, HISS tanks get co-opted, Zartan has an invisible touch, Venom chews scenery like a madman and Chief suggests Sneak Peek isn't really dead! Elsewhere, Mark reads Y the Last Man, Space Marines are purchased,...

It's the knowledgeable 94th episode of the only G.I. Joe podcast where a stopwatch rules the roost! The boys are smashing into issues 237 & 238 of ARAH and there are flashbacks-a-plenty! Inside, Heather is on the loose, Zartan takes a blade...to the chest, bricks remain in bags and the Joes revisit Darklonia! Elsewhere, Chief bakes, fiascos are had, 10 minute Mando isn't what it seems and we ask y...