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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero through the eyes of South African fanboys.
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Saturday Dec 22, 2018
Saturday Dec 22, 2018
It Christmas time again! Rob, Paul and Steve chat about the issue that plagues all collectors around this time of year - making space for new toys! Steve calls it "downsizing"... Paul prefers to just call it "collecting goals". Whatever you call it, it's time we had "the talk"! We also weigh in on the Snake Eyes film, and cap things off with some festive fun!
HO HO HO Everybody, Merry Christmas!
Friday Dec 07, 2018
Friday Dec 07, 2018
It was the podcast that almost never happened... three times (at least). Maybe we should have taken the hint... But we defied fate and the powers that be to bring you a discussion of the greatest controversy classic GI Joe: ARAH ever produced: Cobra La (lalalalalalalalalala!).
We talk the three-pack, weird historical coincidences, and our VERY varied reception of this animation milestone. Plus a little much needed reflection and thanks-giving for the epic year that was 2018.
Yo Joburg everybody!
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
What, the episode title wasn't enough? We chat to the one and only Rap Viper in this episode about his new album, Rhyme Your Business. Of course the usual toy nostalgia trip ensues as we get down to what makes the premier GI Joe lyricist tick.
Like the tunes? Head over to https://propsdept.bandcamp.com/ and check out Wordburglar's albums!
In this podcast we feature:
Input Blitz feat. Mega Ran (prod. by MisterE, cuts by DJ Irate);
Wrong Ralph Pulaski [Cobrapocalypse Pt. 1] (prod. by Timbuktu, cuts by DJ Irate);
and of course,
Rap-Viper - Wordburglar (prod. by MisterE)
And if you want a good cause to support this festive, check out Half The Battle's charity drive at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvNvIaC99-I
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Happy Halloween everyone! The GI Joburg team join forces to author a spooky tale of three Cobra agents' attempt to escape a grizzly fate in the buried freighter on Cobra Island. We have no idea what comes next! Enjoy the madness...
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
So our buddy and customizer extraordinaire Jim Godfrey had a chance meet up with Bob Brechin of Palitoy fame. Bob was there in the heydays of Action Man, and was the man chiefly responsible for the initial 1/18 scale Action Force figures. Naturally a full-blown, Full-Force discussion of those awesome oddities from the Island Nation follows as we get into some of Jim's most beloved British action figures and vehicles!
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
We've got long-time listener and pal Dave Cabal on this episode! The topic? Dave's of the opinion that it's Flint calling the shots on the GI Joe team, NOT DUKE! WHAAAAAT?!? But hear the man out, he may have some arguements that surprise us all.
We discuss fanatasy film castings for everyone's favourite black beret-wearing baddass and climb into a nostalgia topic that asks: if we could go back in time and re-live our childhood with our Joe toys would we do anything differently?
Be sure to check out Twitter and Facebook for the ULTIMATE DUKE VERSUS FLINT POLL!
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Friday Sep 28, 2018
Two years ago we added a recurring segment to the show entitled "Definitive Sculpt". In it, we hoped to determine for ourselves which versions of which character are our "go-to's". We got the ball rolling with Storm Shadow and since then we've had our fair share of amicable agreements and devastating disagreements. It's now time to take on GI Joe's most enduring icon, the (mostly) black-clad, (almost always) silent, ninja/commando (or is that commando/ninja?!) - SNAKE EYES.
We also pit the FANG up against the Swampfire up against the Locust in an all-out chopper duel YOU determine the outcome of on our Twitter or Facebook polls.
And we close out with a discussion of our earliest GI Joe memory.
It's a bumper episode so pull some toys down from the shelf and enjoy!
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Friday Sep 14, 2018
Cujo presents some choice interviews from the 10th Long Beach Comic Con, held on September 8th and 9th, 2018. Insight on topics ranging from Golobulus to Hama... Get in the trenches with our on-the-scene corresponent and get some fresh angles on GI Joe!
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Thursday Sep 13, 2018
Thursday Sep 13, 2018
On our JoeCon Journey we encountered many Joe Friends for the first time, one of whom was Magnus, an extraordinary Lego builder who builds pretty much exclusively GI Joe! It's the most epic merging of these great toys we've ever seen! But why take my word for it? See for yourself!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78224984@N00/albums
or check out our bonus video of seeing his creations in person for the first time!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQhMIAMyFGE
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Thursday Aug 30, 2018
Steve got a Mauler at JoeCon. And would you believe ONLY NOW, a full two months after the event, is it in his hands?! In honour of Joe tanks, the boys are pitting their favourites against Steve's Mauler in a battle that YOU decide the outcome of! Polls will be held on the GI Joburg Twitter page and Facebook group for the next five days, so listen to the podcast and get voting!
Also in this episode, we pay tribute to the late Russ Heath. Joe fans everywhere are indebted to this man.