Joe on Joe - A G.I. Joe Podcast

It's the OTHER Marvel Book adventure this week, Operation Disappearance! This is a lot of fun, some similar... odd choices for character roles, but lavishly illustrated by John Romita AND Earl Norem! You're going to love this! You'll also love the Movies and a Meal Podcast, so check them out!

Another Illustrated episode this week, where I dive into the Marvel Books edition of The Spy Eye! A delightful children's tale that frankly, does Flash dirty. The Movies and A Meal podcast are doing movies dirty every week! Listen in and see just HOW dirty!

We wrap up our look at the 1991 Action Force Annual with a great comic adventure, starring Ace, Scarlett, Slipstream, and Lady Jaye! This one is REALLY a lot of fun to read! Not as much fun as our sponsors The Movies and a Meal Podcast had watching Madame Web. That, I can almost guarantee. You can listen for yourself by tuning into their show!

Back to the British this week with a Joe on Joe Illustrated look at the Action Force 1991 Annual! I read part 1 of the prose story, all about... Tiger Force! Have the Movies and a Meal Podcast covered any movies with Tigers in them? The Life of Pi? Jungle Book? The Hangover? I need to know!

We're talking Flash! Aha! The redundant laser trooper!   Listener Rich Borges joined me this week for just a delightful conversation about Lodi, CA's greatest export, Anthony Gambello!   Has The Movies and a Meal Podcast covered Flash Gordon? If no... why not?

Another fireside chat as I break down part 1 of the prose story, Havoc in the Outback from the excellent 1989 Action Force Annual! Also excellent, The Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a shout out!

Back from the sick ward this week to dig into the second part of our Action Force 1987 Annual, the story titled... Storm Shadow! It's a great, savage read. Not a lot of surprises, but if you like seeing the best there is at what he does, doing what he does best, you'll enjoy this episode. I'm talking about Storm Shadow, not me. Tell you what tho, the Movies and a Meal Podcast are the best at what they do... Talking Movies and Eating Meals! Check them out!

Larry Hama is back! This time, under the Skybound logo, and the book absolutely rips. Fast pacing, I love the art, I'm all in. I'm also under the weather this week, so it's a quick one!

More Action Force Savagery! Seriously, they rack up a serious body count in the first story from this fantastic annual. Major Bludd and Baroness are practicing Colonialism and the Joes are there to stop them! Nothing stops the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Nothing!

Our final look at the Battle Action Force 1986 annual, as we dig into Snake Hunt! This solo Snake Eyes story puts him in John Rambo mode and I'm here for it! Really high Snake Eyes kill count on this one! I sure hope Movies and a Meal covered First Blood at some point. That's really a great movie, ignoring where the sequels took the character.

Back with Part 2 of the Action Force 1986 Annual where we discuss the story Death Beam!   Have our sponsors, the Movies and a Meal Podcast covered Death Bed, The Bed That Eats People? I hope so.   Also check out the Feedspot ranking of top G.I. Joe Podcasts! Yours truly is on there alongside some other amazing podcasts! Give it a look!

Back with Part 2 of the Action Force 1988 Annual story featuring Flint, Lady J, Footloose and Laszlo Norval! Laszlo Norval sounds like a Bond villain, that our friends at the Movies and a Meal Podcast would cover! Give them a listen to find out!

Curl up under a warm blanket, dim the lights, and let me read to you a tale of virtual reality, Flint, Footloose and a chrome plated despot... I'm digging into the British Action Force Annual from 1988 today and I want you to come with me! Also, you should go with the Movies and a Meal Podcast if you want to live. I didn't make the rules, you just have to. Give them a listen!

The legend returns to Joe on Joe! Cujo makes a welcome guest appearance to talk about the legacy of IDW G.I. Joe comics! Good, bad, ugly, influential or forgettable, we have a wide ranging discussion of the era.   The Movies and a Meal also have a wide ranging discussion, but about both movies and meals! Give them a listen!

We're back with You on Joe and talking about private art commissions! Listener and new friend, Bobby Pellechia reached out, inspired by his new Bazooka piece, to talk all about comicon art commissions. What resulted is a wide ranging chat about comics, collecting, and making the most our of your collecting opportunities!   Movies and a Meal makes the most out of their movie reviews, that's for sure! Give them a listen to hear how!

I'm glad it's over. This is a great example of not setting up the right dominos in the first 3 issues, so when they fall into place it makes sense. There's actually a lot to dissect here, and we're dissecting it, in excruciating detail! The Movies and a Meal Podcast dissects your favorite films every week! I saw Equalizer 3, I'll bet they cover it!

The McGuffin has gone off the rails, Hawk is a lovesick puppy, and literally, 1 robot transforms? And that's against his will? However, this issue did give us 2 of the GREATEST RANDOM PANELS in all of G.I. Joe lore, listen to find out what! Also listen to the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They have all the hot goss on your cinematic adventures!

We're back for issue #2 of the epic, G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover from 1987! MacGuffins are used! Characterizations are tossed! It's a wild scene this month but I'm here for it!   I'm also here for the Movies and a Meal Podcast! You should be too, check them out!

Joe on Joe Illustrated returns with some Autobot goodness! Let's go back to 1987 where the Joes officially met the Autobots for the first time, and Bumblebee pays the price!   The Movies and a Meal Podcast are always paying the price for their movie knowledge. They spend their days answering obscure questions about Kubrick and Lean, and just what will the legacy of Steven Spielberg ultimately be? Give them a listen to find out!

I'm always up to talk ninjas, so when John Cooper from The Treasures Unknown collectibles shop said he loved the reveal of Zartan being the murderer of the Hard Master, I knew we'd have a  great conversation.   I hope you enjoy the chat, make sure to check out The Treasures Unknown @TheTreasureUnknown all over the internet for some really amazing vintage toys!   And, the Movies and a Meal Podcast may not be talking toys, but I'm sure they talked Barbie, so give them a listen!

It's my pleasure to welcome The Mind Noodler himself, Matt Donnelly (Penn's Sunday School, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) to talk about possibly the greatest action figure of all time... Snake Eyes 1985! Matt joined me to reminisce about his childhood love of the mysterious ninja and we dove into Matt's adventures in the world of magic. The Foolers Live tour is happening soon, so make sure you get out and see them in person! I'd like to see our sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast, live but I'm afraid my cooking won't be up to their fine standards! You should listen to them and find out for yourself!

It's July, so that means it's time for Cobra Convergence 7! Spearheaded by Hooded Cobra Commander 788 himself, Bryan Lower, #CobraConvergence is a month long celebration of all things #Cobra, so what better way to discuss it than an indepth look at that savage maniac, Road Pig!   I'm sure the Movies and a Meal Podcast have covered the Mad Max movies, because Road Pig would be right at home there! Check them out and see!

Comedian and writer Dave Amiott returns to talk about his favorited G.I. Joe video game of all time... the Commodore 64 game! This pixelated classic was off my radar and I really enjoyed learning more about it, and discussing it with Dave! If you're in the Los Angeles area, Dave it in the Thursday night This Week, This Week show that goes up at the Open Fist Theater in Atwater Village. Check him out! Also check out the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They're talking Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny this week, so do not miss it!

I'm joined by fellow G.I. Joe podcaster, Rob Irizarry of What's on Joe Mind to dig deep into G.I. Joe A Real American Hero issues #10-19! We get into all manner of comic book opinion and history, and in part 1, cover 10-14 of this amazing run of books.   An amazing podcast you should be listening to is the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a listen today!

Standup and actor, Jason Luna, joins me to talk about our favorite twins, Tomax and Xamot! Fitting... because he's a twin himself!   I'm sure that our sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast, have covered Twins, but if they haven't, consider this a challenge.

G.I. Joe and Star Wars collector Blaine Gingerich joins me this week to debate the eternal question... Star Wars v G.I. Joe? Who do you got? I got the Movies and a Meal Podcast, that's who I have. They win every time and you should give them a listen!

It's the most special episode of Joe on Joe that I'll ever record, as my guest today is Mary Lynn Slepski, my Mom, who joins us to talk about my personal G.I. Joe origins! We go way back to 1983, even 1961, to discuss her favorite things growing up in Chicago! I really think you're going to love this episode, and I hope that it reconnects you in some way to your family, and the people that helped you along your own journey. The Movies and a Meal Podcast has absolutely shepherded this show along our journey, and we want you to support them too!

I hope you enjoyed last week, because here's part 2 of my talk with G.I. Joe expert, Jeremiah Stafford about the greatest Joe catalog of all! If you didn't enjoy last week, I'll see you next week then! You will ALWAYS enjoy the episodes from our great sponsor, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! I know you will!

This week G.I. Joe and Toy expert, Jeremiah Stafford joins me to talk about the Rosetta Stone of our G.I. Joe childhood, the 1984/85 Product Catalog! This was the year everything changed, and we walk through it step by step. So much so, that this is a 2-part episode! I don't know how many 2-part episodes that The Movies and a Meal Podcast have done, but I imagine they devoted that much time to the Paul Blart films. I hope they did. Give them a listen to find out!

This week, Austin Hough joins me to discuss the 3 3/4" G.I. Joe predecessor... Super Joe! Austin is the publisher of the upcoming comic, Super Joe Unlimited, and a big name in the MEGO customizer world! We talk about his MEGO work, his comic book projects, and an exclusive connection to Super Joe Unlimited from the Real American Hero IDW comic book line! Listen to find out what it is!   You should also be listening to the Movies and a Meal Podcast to find out what they think about this summer's blockbusters!

Our neighbors from the North, Jordan Bonaparte (Nighttime Podcast) and his young son, Dom, joins us this week to talk about the unique bond that G.I. Joe creates between generations. It's really a very special episode. Also very special, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! This week, one of them has to face down a school bully! Give them a listen!

Move over Popeye, our favorite sailor has a chatty parrot and a bad attitude! We're talking Shipwreck this week with filmmaker Vera Vanguard! Make sure you look for her feature playmotion puppet film, Apocalypse Love, in 2023!   I need to get Movies and a Meal to give this a review! Let's make that happen!

Tigers and Pythons and Sub Teams, oh my! Super G.I. Joe fan and friend of the show, Adrian MacCarthy joins me to talk all about those classic repaints. I learned an absolute TON from Adrian, he knows his onions!   You'll also learn a ton from the Movies and a Meal podcast! But about movies, not G.I. Joe. Unless they do they Joe movies, then ignore that caveat.

This week's You on Joe guest is the creator of Creating G.I. Joe, Dan Klingensmith Jr! He talks all about his current Kickstarter, Volume 11, and his favorite Joe of them all... Mutt and Junkyard!   I wonder what the Movies and a Meal Podcasts favorite dog movies are? Beethoven? Clifford? Cujo? Give them a listen and ask!

This week, we discuss the unsung hero of the G.I. Joe era, Filecards! Guest Greg Agustin joined me to talk cards and his Kickstarter for the After Action Report Command Files!   I'm betting the Movies and a Meal Podcast has filecards on all their favorite movies. If they don't, they should start. Give them a listen to find out!

Roger Taft from the After Action Report joined me to discuss the most utilitarian toy ever, the VAMP! This jeep has it all, and we talk about every aspect of it, as well as Roger's After Action projects. I know you'll enjoy it! I also know you'll enjoy the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They're the best!

Listener Jim Miel reached out to me from the wilds of Michigan to discuss his favorite topic, Destro's Iron Grenadiers! I know for a fact I learned more about the Grenadiers than I ever had! I think you will too! The Movies and a Meal podcast will teach you all about both Movies and Meals! Give them a listen!

Let's welcome listener and new friend, Art Dobbs, from the Tupelo Golden Wave to discuss his passion of collecting G.I. Joe Comic Books! Specifically his journey to putting together the ARAH #155 run! The Movies and A Meal Podcast will always help you put a run together... of great movies! Give them a listen!

Possibly the most mature episode we've ever done, guest & fellow podcaster Ryan Kulik joined me to look at the romance between Flint and Lady Jaye! If you've ever been in love, you'll love this episode! Speaking of love, I love the Movies and a Meal Podcast! You will too, so give our great sponsors a listen!

What a special episode as I welcome lifelong friend, Pat Finnegan, to You on Joe! We talked about the Joe skins in WWE 2K22 and all the action figures of our heyday! I loved this interview and I know you will too. I love Movies and a Meal Podcast! You should too!

This week we meet listener and Hot Dog Maestro Bobby Manere to discuss the DIC Ep. Infested Island! This was the episode that hooked him and I was excited to learn why! Also excited to learn more movie info from our great sponsors, The Movies and A Meal Podcast!

The team that will live in infamy, lives on in the heart of my guest, Matt Plassman. Together we break down the future fighting team, Battle Force 2000 and come to a newfound appreciation of them? Always ready to appreciate our great sponsors, The Movies and A Meal Podcast!

Listener and real life pilot Jason A. joins me this week to talk about the greatest pilot the G.I. Joe team ever saw... Ace! We dig deep into Brad Armbruster's history as a toy, cartoon, and comic character. Also digging deep? The Movies and a Meal Podcast digs into new movies every week!

Big G.I. Joe fan and listener, Scotty Cameron joins me today for a great discussion of the Devil's Due, G.I. Joe America's Elite arc, issues 13-18! We deal with a snake in the White House and an assault on The Rock! The Movies and a Meal Podcast definitely covered The Rock on their show, just a different one!

Agent Chuckles joins me to discuss his favorite issue of the G.I. Joe Comic book, A Real American Hero #50! What a dynamite issue it is!   The Assault on Springfield, the ascendance of Serpentor, return of Storm Shadow, the defeat of the Joes! It has everything and we dig into it this week.   The Movies and a Meal Podcast are always digging deep into the latest hits! Give them a listen wherever pods are caught!

We're back with another chapter of You on Joe, and this time comedian, writer, and big G.I. Joe fan Dave Amiott joins us to discuss the majesty of the Transportable Tactical Battle Platform!   Also majestic, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a listen today!

The new era of Joe on Joe has arrived! The first episode of You on Joe is here and we're starting off with a bang! At ease disease! Sgt. Slaughter is our topic today, as guest Joey Kochick joins me to discuss his favorite G.I. Joe of all time! We also celebrate our favorite sponsor of all time, The Movies and a Meal Podcast! They just reached 300 amazing episodes!!!

As the great Boyz II Men once sang...   Although we've come To the end of the road Still I can't let go   It's G.I. Joe #155 on this week's episode of Joe on Joe! Possibly the most heartfelt issue Larry Hama has given us! Insight into Snake Eyes! Movies and a Meal Podcast gives us a ton of insight each week! Don't miss out!

It's the penultimate issue of G.I. Joe as we discuss Roadblock's Passenger 57 Adventure!   I'll bet the guys at Movies and a Meal covered the Wesley Snipes classic, but did they reference this issue?

A rare non-Hama issue this week as we see Scarlett play the role of Sarah Connor! A Terminator-esque Battle Android Trooper is set loose in Salt Lake City and only Shana can stop it!   I'll bet the gang over at Movies and a Meal Podcast have some thoughts on The Terminator and how many times it's been homaged!

The secret origins of the G.I. Joe team are revealed in this great flashback episode to Joe Colton's days in Vietnam! Issue 152 celebrates the 30th anniversary of the original Joe toy! Don't forget to celebrate the Movies and a Meal Podcast! The best movie podcast around!

Snake Eyes continues to mop the floor with Cobra Commander. Good thing CC is in his "Human Body Shield" toy variant. Plus, Wolfgang makes his ascension! Also making their ascension? The Movies and a Meal Podcast as the top movie review show!

G.I. Joe turns 150! Time flies when you're busting snake heads! What an action issue! Snake Eyes infiltrates the Cobra Castle to rescue Storm Shadow, but leaves the Ninja at the door! Don't leave The Movies and a Meal Podcast at the door, it'll hurt their feelings. In fact, subscribe to them and get the best movie talk around!

We spend an inordinate amount of time on Wolfgang, and I have to say, it's not wasted. There's some real truths we find in this issue, while Billy gets tortured in the Silent Castle and Cobra Commander gets an upgrade!   No upgrade needed for the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They're always up to date!

The Joe's asteroid adventure closed out with a bang! No, Metal Head isn't involved, but some metal heads sure are!   We also talk about the G.I. Joe / X-Men mashup that needs to happen!   I wonder what G.I. Joe mashup our friends at the Movies and a Meal Podcast would love to see happen?

More G.I. Joe space action as the Star Brigade gets down to their last shuttle. Will they defeat the robot hordes? Plus, Destro gets outmaneuvered in Darklonia!   No one ever outmaneuvers the gang at Movies and a Meal Podcast. They're always on point with film criticism! Give them a listen!

Joes in Spaaaaacccceeeeee! When the Joe team meets the Russians for some Armageddon LARP-ing, we're the real winners. Plus, Cobra Commander exerts his control on Destro, to shocking results! Also shocking, how good the Movies and a Meal Podcast continues to be! Give them a listen, you won't be disappointed!

An issue that sets the table for what is to come, with some nice transition moments for old joes, Ninjas, and once again... Destro's Castle. If you're not listening to the Movies and a Meal Podcast, you're missing out on great film critique!

Top 10 all time favorite issues right here!   This story is so deftly told, that by the end, you forget it's about a man getting blasted in the face with Jet Fuel, and you realize it's about the heart of that man... Snake Eyes.   The Movies and Meal Podcast is the best place for movie talk, check them out! (How's that for a segue?)

Scarlett takes the spotlight as we enjoy a very rare non-Hama penned fill in issue for G.I. Joe! The art by Tom Mandrake & co. is tight and reminiscent of Steranko S.H.I.E.L.D. work! The Movies and a Meal Podcast is also Steranko-esque, in that they're masters of their craft... movie commentary!

Move over G.I. Joe, now there's something meatier, or less meatier, really, because the Transformers have taken over your book for the massive climax of this really fun crossover! Also really fun, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Don't miss out!

The action heats up as Biggles-Jones, who I think is in a NY Comic Con Exclusive toy set, gets kidnapped by Megatron! Scarlet Escapes, and Snake Eyes squares off against the Night Creeper Master!   The Movies and a Meal Podcast squares off against some great new movies every week, check them out!

Megatron revives the Ark! Random Millville resident revives Dr. Mindbender! A call to deep space revives my love for G1 Bumblebee!   Remember to attend FanConXR this Saturday, 9/24!   And revive your love for movies with the Movies and a Meal Podcast!

Let the transformations begin! The Silent Castle is sent into upheaval by Destro! Snake Eyes and Scarlett's relationship is in upheaval due to Hawk's master plans! What other surprises could possibly be in store? The Movies and a Meal Podcast always has a surprise or two in store for you, so don't miss out!

Scarlett is inducted into Cobra! Destro and the Baroness make their move! Hawk is into latex play! All this and more in today's episode of Joe on Joe! Also into latex play, our great sponsors the Movies and a Meal Podcast!

What happens when the top talents of the 1980's draw an issue of G.I. Joe, but it's buried by internal politics and financial tomfoolery? Listen to this very special episode to find out! Big thanks to Matt Plassman for inspiration and assistance. Also thanks to the Movies and a Meal Podcast for being the best sponsors around! Give them a listen!

Make way for Doctor Biggles-Jones! Night Creepers are back, creepier than ever, and once again, the Ninja Force doesn't actually do anything. All this week on Joe on Joe! You know who is doing something? The Movies and a Meal Podcast! Check them out!

Can anything defeat the dreaded Scorpion Stance? Find out on this week's episode of Joe on Joe! Maybe the gang at Movies and a Meal Podcast can help defeat that most deadly of cheerleading, I mean, Ninja stances!

Snake Eyes runs 1/2 of a Silent Interlude on Ninjafly and his minions on Cobra Island! It's a pretty straightforward issue, no subplots, just action as you like it! Also as you like it... The Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a listen today!

This is a great breakdown of prep for a HALO drop over Cobra Island. Masterfully done, with tension and action on the back end. Lots of fun! Also fun? Listening to the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Check them out today!

Written, produced, and narrated by Joe Slepski   Special thanks to Matt Plassman and Jeremiah Stafford for creative assistance. Phillip Barnes for his amazing Columbo artwork! Find him on Twitter @PhillipBarnes To Toilet'eel for her loving support in all things.  This is dedicated to Peter Falk, who always gave us just one more great performance.   Featuring an All-Star Cast of amazing actors… Doug Erholtz as Lieutenant Columbo A wildly prolific actor, check out his credits here! Alex Tortora as Sparks Actor/Writer, this is his 3rd time with Joe on Joe Theater! Matt Plassman as Mainframe and Snake Eyes Writer and production genius, Matt has worked extensively on the shows you love. Mike Irizzary as General Hawk That deep voice belongs to the What's on Joe Mind Podcast, subscribe today! Maria Wojciechowski as Scarlett This brilliant comedian deserves your follow on Instagram! VonDexter Montegut II as Doc An actor and APPLE spokesman, he's also our Doc! Wayne Graham as Breaker Just like Breaker, this talented actor is from Gatlinburg! Stephen Jubber as Zartan If you're not already subscribed to our friends at GIJOBURG, you must! Troy Smith as Mutt Friend of the show and great guy! Gary King Jr. as Roadblock Intergalactic Time Wizard, find him on Instagram or his T-Shirt Brand BootyHustlers Rebekah Walendzak as the Commercial Mom She taught me everything about comedy and love, and you can learn from her too! The comedy part, not the other part. Christine Blackburn as the PSA Judge Subscribe right now to The Story Worthy Podcast! This all starts with Christine! And Introducing LilyBella, Jasmine, Johannes, & Nadia as the Commercial Kids These talented kids are also huge G.I. Joe fans and we appreciate them so much! With special guest Shirley Feeney as Junkyard   G.I. JOE and all associated characters are copyright Hasbro   Columbo is copyright Universal Television. Created by William Link and Richard Levinson. Brilliantly portrayed for over 30 years by Peter Falk.   Just one more thing, if this is your first exposure to Columbo, I urge you to seek out more. It is a fabulous series with amazing guest stars, and Peter Falk putting on a master class in acting with every episode.   Thank you so much for listening!

Cobra Commander can't stop attacking the Pit, he won't stop attacking the Pit! Meanwhile, the #GIJOE Ninja Force are as ineffectual as ever! Not ineffectual? The Movies and a Meal Podcast! They'll affect you for real.