Talking Joe: A G.I. Joe Comics Podcast

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Talking Joe is a weekly G.I Joe Comics podcast where Mark & Tim discuss the latest releases from Skybound, interview creators and talk about ebverthing new and old in the world of G.I. Joe comics. The Podcast launched with a look back at Marvel's epic 155 issue series, continuing on through Hama's ARAH IDW run and into present day Skybound. We also did deep dive coverage of the Devil's Due era! Allong the way we have spoken with many writers, artists and other creators behind G.I. Joe. We started as audio only, but now also do video versions for some episodes. The more tightly edited audio only episodes of all episodes can be found here alongside the YouTube video version. All the details for the show and links to our social media can be found at the website https://talkingjoe.co.uk

  1. APR 30

    TJ 375 - Howard Porter interview (audio only) Copperhead G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions - Talking Joe

    Mark and Tim talk with Howard Porter, creator of G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Youtube https://youtu.be/FAJ1i_0C6vg G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 Writer & Artist: Howard Porter Colors: Romulo Fajardo Jr Strap in with Howard Porter (The Flash) for a swamp death race that’s too fast and too fatal for the fearless Copperhead to turn down. Unfortunately, his competition isn't going to let anyone–even Cobra–stop them from winning! G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Copperhead #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Creator Spotlight: Howard Porter is an American comic book artist from southern Connecticut. Porter worked as a penciller and his first major run on a title came with DC Comics' The Ray (vol. 2) (1994–1995), where he worked with writer Christopher Priest. Shortly afterward, Porter worked on DC's summer 1995 crossover event Underworld Unleashed, with writer Mark Waid, followed by the Justice League of America relaunch, JLA (1997–2000), with writer Grant Morrison and inker John Dell. More recent work includes Superman Beyond, Justice League 3000, Superman and Scooby-Doo. https://comicvine.gamespot.com/howard-porter/4040-3712/issues-cover/

    1h 27m
  2. APR 16

    TJ 373 - Pat Oliffe and Tom DeFalco audio only interview - Zartan Sssilent Missions

    Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco interview - Zartan Sssilent Missions Edited audio only version. Tom Defalco's mic was very quiet, so this edit has his levels much higher in the mix compared to the video. Youtube https://youtu.be/R76qxxNyy4o (when public) Mark and Tim talk with Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco, creators of the new Sssilent Missions – Zartan Pat Olliffe and Tom DeFalco are known for working together with long runs on Spider-Girl at Marvel. We interviewed Tom Defalco (editor of GI Joe 1 back in 1982) in summer 2025 (ep 328) - https://youtu.be/EMwIScYZr-s Pat Olliffe is no stranger to GI Joe, having produced GI Joe 1 Hama cut variant cover, GI Joe 301 variant cover for Ultimate Comics, Plus Character profile art for #301 G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 Writer: Tom DeFalco Artists: Pat Olliffe Colors: John Kalisz Iconic Spider-Man creators Pat Olliffe (Spider-Girl) and Tom DeFalco (The Amazing Spider-Man) trap Zartan in his deadliest undercover mission yet. But for the master of disguise, outmaneuvering Cobra Commander, Major Bludd, and G.I. JOE’s not a bad day’s work... G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Zartan #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Patt Oliffe work history: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/pat-olliffe/4040-21610/issues-cover/

    1h 16m
  3. APR 13

    TJ 372 - G.I. JOE ARAH 327 Review (AUDIO ONLY version) - Talking Joe

    New episode - G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 review! With weekly Silent missions episodes we are releasing an extra episode this week! Mark and Tim were be live talking G.I. Joe ARAH # 327 released Wednesday, 8th April, 2026 Youtube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yszO5UjJjpQ Edited an audio only version on your podcast player of choice. Links here - https://talkingjoe.co.uk/#Podcasts Synopsis: STOP THE TERROR DROME! Cover Girl, Jinx, and Dawn are running out of time to complete a deadly covert op—and it’s about to get tougher with an army of Blue Ninjas in their way! Creative team Writer: Larry Hama Artist Andrew Krahnke (rhymes with donkey) Colorist: Francesco Segala, with Sabrina Del Grosso (Flatter) Letterer: Pat Brousseau Editor: Alex Antone Assistant Editor Caitlin Chappell Publication design Jillian Crab, Production Design Richard Mercardo Creative Consultant: Diana Davis Plot Breakdown In the mountains of sierra gordo, blue Ninjas (disguised as rebels) have captured a Joe team of dawn, jinx and cover girl (disguised as nuns) but with some support from the sniper team of downrange and sherlock they get away. The joe team enters a mine, which contains an ancient pyramid, with a terror drome inside plus a multitude of Bobby traps. The joe rear guard take the blue Ninjas from behind while the joes fight out inside. They set up explosives on the Terror drome but then change their mind. We end on a cliffhanger as a cyborg is about to shoot an rpg, setting off the reactive plates that could incinerate everything in the corridors.

    1h 50m
  4. APR 9

    TJ 371 - Audio only Interview with Gabriel Hardman - writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard

    Interview with Gabriel Hardman - writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard Mark and Tim talk to the writer/ artist of Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard, Gabriel Hardman about the process of creating the book, dig into the details, but also talk about Gabriel's day job as story board artist on big budget Hollywood movies. Creator Spotlight: Gabriel "Gecko" Hardman is an American illustrator, who has done comic book art for DC, Marvel and Boom, as well as art for motion pictures like 'Spider-Man 3', 'X2: X-Men United', 'Superman Returns', 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Inception'. In the mid-1990s, he started out with Marvel's 'War Machine' (1994),. Since the late 2000s, he has drawn Marvel's 'Hulk', 'Agents of Atlas' and 'Secret Avengers', as well as 'Heathentown' for Image/Shadowline and 'Zombie Tales', Star Wars Legacy for Dark Horse and 'Exile on the Planet of the Apes' for Boom! He is currently working on Batman / Green Arrow / The Question: Arcadia at DC and Rocketeer at Boom. G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 Writer & Artist: Gabriel Hardman Colors: Matt Hollingsworth Acclaimed creator Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One) invites you to the join the next graduating class of Crimson Guard initiates as they complete their final test: protecting Cobra Commander from an all-out assault by G.I. JOE! However, this is a test where failure is NOT an option! G.I. JOE: A Real American Hero Sssilent Missions – Crimson Guard #1 ($3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Links: https://comicvine.gamespot.com/gabriel-hardman/4040-55995/issues-cover/ https://leagueofcomicgeeks.com/people/522/gabriel-hardman https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0362449/ House of ideas: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40447320/

    1h 48m
4.8
out of 5
55 Ratings

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Talking Joe is a weekly G.I Joe Comics podcast where Mark & Tim discuss the latest releases from Skybound, interview creators and talk about ebverthing new and old in the world of G.I. Joe comics. The Podcast launched with a look back at Marvel's epic 155 issue series, continuing on through Hama's ARAH IDW run and into present day Skybound. We also did deep dive coverage of the Devil's Due era! Allong the way we have spoken with many writers, artists and other creators behind G.I. Joe. We started as audio only, but now also do video versions for some episodes. The more tightly edited audio only episodes of all episodes can be found here alongside the YouTube video version. All the details for the show and links to our social media can be found at the website https://talkingjoe.co.uk

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