Episodes
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 103: The Blind Master Chat
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
Tuesday Nov 21, 2017
If you're listening to GI Joburg, chances are you're a little obsessed about toys. The tactile elements. The imaginitive elements. The nostalgic elements. But how would your enjoyment be affected if you could no longer see? In our 103rd session we interview Chris Huff, AKA The Blind Master about his love for toys both before and after losing his sight. It's a tale that needs to be told, and one that has certainly left the Joburg boys a little more in love with our collections than we were before. We can all stand to learn a thing or two from this man.
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 102: Zartan
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Tuesday Oct 31, 2017
Happy Halloween from GI Joburg! And even if Halloween is not your thing, we know you're gonna dig a discussion of the team's definitive Evil Master of Disguise... ZARTAN! (...changes colors right before your eyes... ZARTAN!). In keeping with the theme, the boys rattle off their favourite fancy-dress Joe's as well as a pair of freakshow new Cobra agents you wouldn't want stalking you after dark... Mwahahahahahahaha!
Monday Oct 30, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 101: Vintage/Modern Debate with Strydent
Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
There is a great divide in our hobby. GI Joe collectors are split right down the middle. You're either a vintage guy or a modern era guy. You might even be a girl... But my point is, sure, you can like both... but can you truly claim to like them both EQUALLY? In Episode 101 you will hear opinions from two polar opposites on how they view this conundrum. Representing all that is vintage is GI Joburg's Steve. Representing the modern era, we welcome back an exciting voice of our community - STRYDENT! Do you mix it all up and do battle royale? Or do you blow a gasket at the sight of Pursuit of Cobra figures climbing all over a vintage vehicle? It's time we had "The Talk"...
Monday Oct 09, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 100: GI Joe Past, Present, Future
Monday Oct 09, 2017
Monday Oct 09, 2017
What's in a number, right? Well, if nothing else, it's a great excuse to feature some FANTASTIC guests on the show. In an episode loosely subtitled GI Joe: The Past, Present and Future; we go way back to some treasured childhood memories with Steve's oldest friend, Alastair Stokell; we talk figure and vehicle customization with a master of the game, Jim Godfrey; and we speculate on the future of GI Joe with a true pillar of the community, Bryan "HCC788" Lower. Pop a cork with us and let's ring in the triple digits! It only took six years...
Saturday Sep 23, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 99: Cujo's Conspiracies
Saturday Sep 23, 2017
Saturday Sep 23, 2017
And now for something a little... illuminating. GI Joe is under fire, and Cujo has been in the trenches. In our ninety-ninth official outing we offer the mic up to our American correspondent for the truth on IDW, GI Joe, and the preeminence of Larry Hama. If you're in the mood for untangling a mystery or two, step a little closer...
And once again, if you wish to help our pal Timmer on his quest to donate toys to children in need, you can find the relevant vid at:
Friday Sep 15, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 98 Operation Dragonfire, Day 5
Friday Sep 15, 2017
Friday Sep 15, 2017
Time to wrap up on another miniseries. Operation Dragonfire, love it or hate it, it's part of GI Joe history. And to quote the Sally Jupiter from Watchmen: "Every day, the future looks a little bit darker. But the past... even the grimy parts of it... keep on getting brighter."
And you don't get much grimier than Operation Dragonfire.
But dammit, I love it all the same.
Enjoy.
Also, please take a look at a very noble initiative by fellow Joe content creator on YouTube - Timmer. You can find the relevant vid at:
Do it!
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 97 Operation Dragonfire, Day 4
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
This episode has it all! Double crosses! Triple crosses! The titanic struggle between Cobra Commander and Serpentor! Low-Light being a baddass! Zarana getting dumped! A spectacular aerial duel between some underutilized Cobra jets! And of course, a conspicuous yellow panty...
Since the one true CC is being reinstated, it felt right to pay tribute to his finest action figure incarnations.
So what are you waiting for?!
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 96: Operation Dragonfire, Day 3
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
Wednesday Sep 13, 2017
APE WARRIORS OF COBRA, ATTACK! It's the third part of Operation Dragonfire and things are getting interesting! Thanks to hygene problems back at Cobra HQ, Scoop learns a dark secret and is forced into a crisis of conscience. It's the tipping point of the series and it plays out Temple of Doom-style!
And check this out: Rock & Roll is our figure focus. Can OG 13 edge out twin gatling guns? Or could there be an upset?
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 95: Operation Dragonfire, Day 2
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Mudfighters! The Thunderclap! Luxury Kayaks! It's all here and more in Day 2 of Operation Dragonfire! Join the Cujo, Paul, Robert and Steve as they discuss their highs and lows of the second installment, with a special focus on their definitive Alley Viper.
ALLEY VIPER LEAP!!!
Monday Sep 11, 2017
GI Joburg Episode 94: Operation Dragonfire, Day 1
Monday Sep 11, 2017
Monday Sep 11, 2017
We've run out of Sunbow miniseries' to review... So this September we reach for the DIC! But it's not all bad. In fact, some of it is pretty darn interesting. Stay tuned as we discuss the highs and lows of this era of GI Joe cartoon adventures for five days straight! We also discuss the potential animal companions of the GI Joburg squad, and we see red with a definitive sculpt section devoted to the Crimson Guard. Stay locked onto us this week for a whole lotta DIC.
Okay, the DIC thing is getting old, I'll try to reign it in. But it was so damn funny to me as a child. I don't think I'll ever get over it.