BooyakaShow! A TMNT Podcast

BOOYAKASHOW! HAS HIT 50 EPISODES!!! It took me a while to get to this point, but here it is and I'm glad we made it! Fifty episodes may not be a lot to some podcasters, but it's a big deal to me. Life has been a little draining for me lately, but SDCC and the...

It's another Mutant Mayhem-fueled episode, but this time Zach brought more back up. Long time friends of the show, Jon Zelenak and Drew DeArmond, join the show to talk ALL things Mutant Mayhem. The guys dive deep into the latest MM happenings as they chat about the trailer, the cast, and the upcoming figures. Not...

After a long hiatus, BooyakaShow! is back! It may or may not have taken a new movie trailer to bring the show back, but that's besides the point. That's right, Turtles Fans, Zach's jumping on the mic today to discuss the Mutant Mayhem teaser trailer that dropped with a guest that's new to the show....

Well… We WERE caught up. That's right, Ninja Turtles Fans, just when Rob and I thought we'd got back on track the track split in crazy directions and we couldn't keep up. Rob started a new school year, I recorded some SDCC episodes, then I caught Covid, and now here's a “new” episode of BooyakaShow!...

What's up, TMNT Gang?! Zach and BooyakaShow! are right back at it with ANOTHER episode covering Turtles news and announcements from San Diego Comic-Con! This time around, Zach digs into all the toy news that cropped up from SDCC. If Zach was giving away prizes, NECA would have received Best In Show. They swung for...

Yo, Ninja Turtles Fans! Hope you're ready for a banger ‘cos this episode of BooyakaShow! is filled to the brim with San Diego Comic-Con TMNT goodness. It's the first solo episode Zach's knocked out in a while, and it's a fun one. In this episode you'll hear Kevin Eastman's Eisner Awards Hall of Fame induction...

Alien dinosaurs, Punk Frogs, creepy scientists, and Force Ghost Donatello all get smashed together in IDW's TMNT issues 127 and 128. Join Zach and Rob as they recap and review the two books while trying not to lose their mind in excitement. This arc keeps getting stronger and stronger, so much so that issue 128...

It's another BooyakaShow! and Turtle Tales Radio team up as Zach and Rob get back in the saddle to review TMNT issues 123 and 124. This has got to be the fastest we've put out two episodes in a long time, and we hope to keep this mutated gravy train rolling. In this episode, Zach...

Yo Turtles Fans! It's FINALLY here. The Last Ronin issue five has dropped and the mini series has come to an end. Rob and I have had some troubles aligning our schedules recently, but we couldn't wait to link up and discuss the finale to this HUGE moment in Turtles comics. This issue delivered big...

It's the first BooyakaShow! of 2022 and to make things better – it's a team up episode of the show! That's right. BooyakaTales! is back and we're getting back to comics coverage with a double dose of TMNT goodness. Rob and myself pull tag team double duty to suicide dive into the 2021 Annual issue...

BooyakaShow! a TMNT Podcast is back with another team up presentation of BooyakaTales! Radio featuring our good pal Rob from Turtle Tales Radio! Check out the latest collaboration as Rob and Zach link up to discuss TMNT issue 119. Things get pretty intense inside Mutant Town! Raphael visits Casey Jones and their reunion doesn't go...

BooyakaShow! is back with a BIG episode discussing BIG things! Episode 39 is now easily in the top five longest episodes of the podcast, but that's cause there was a lot to say about some cool topics. First up, Zach digs into the recently revealed Power Ranger/Ninja Turtles figures from Hasbro Toys. What's he like...

What's up Ninja Turtles Fans? This episode is a bit overdue, but Zach is proud to present another episode of BooyakaShow! A TMNT Podcast. As you can see from the title, this episode is another team up episode where Zach and Rob (from Turtle Tales Radio) link up and discuss the latest issue of IDW's...

After a short hiatus BooyakaShow! is back! Zach was away enjoying the first couple weeks of being a father, but the show must go on. And what better way to get back in the swing of things than with a team up episode covering issue three of The Last Ronin? The BooyakaShow! and Turtle Tales...

Yo Turtle Fans! Do you like Ninja Turtles toys? Do you like discussion about Ninja Turtle toys? If you do then you’re in luck ‘cos this new episode of BooyakaShow! finds Zach doing one thing and one thing only : talking about Ninja Turtles toys… Ok, that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Zach also does...

It’s another team up episode! Tune in to the latest edition of BooyakaTales! Radio as Zach and Rob get wrapped up in a mutant Wrestle Mania recapping IDW’s TMNT issue 115. It’s a clash of tag team titans as a battle unfolds between Rocksteady, Bebop, Tokka, and Rahzar. It’s pandemonium for the inhabitants of Mutant...

You better buckle up, Turtle Fans, cause this episode is no joke! There’s ninja smoke bombs, mutated pigeons, video game announcements, and the Turtles’ first battle with The Shredder. Now, of course, the video game announcement isn’t part of “The Gauntlet” episode breakdown, but it is a part of the latest episode of Booyakashow! Check...

Welcome back, Turtle Fans! This episode is a big one for the show as it includes an interview with comic book artist and writer, Ben Bishop. If your a fan of IDW’s Turtle comics then you may have seen Ben’s name in big bright lights recently as he’s working as a co-artist on The Last...

A WILD BOOYAKASHOW! APPEARS! That’s right TMNT Fans, here’s a new BooyakaShow! The TMNT world has been buzzing with hype from all corners of the fandom, so I knocked out a quick episode to discuss some of that hype. In this episode I talk about writer Tom Waltz teasing us with future comics on Twitter,...

BooyakaShow! is back for the first episode of 2021, and Zach is covering IDW’s TMNT issue 113 with Rob from Turtle Tales Radio which means this is an episode of BOOYAKATALES RADIO! That’s right! Rob and Zach’s team up podcast make its first appearance on BooyakaShow! as the guys dig into the latest chapter in...

Cowabunga, Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays! It’s the final episode of 2020! ‘Tis the season for unwrapping Turtles-themed comics, collectibles, and watching episodes of your favorite version of Turtles cartoons with your loved ones. Speaking of, BooyakaShow! has a new breakdown episode where I dig into “Never Say Xever.” On top of that, there’s a...

What’s up Shell Heads? BooyakaShow! is back with a quick episode to keep the momentum going and touch base on some random Turtles topics. I’ll discuss recent IDW Turtles comics, and then talk about what’s going on in the Turtles toy world. Lastly, I recently got to see the 1990 Turtles movie in theaters and...

It’s been a long time. I shouldn’t have left you without a dope podcast to… Uhhh… I don’t know. That reference/joke died quick. You know what doesn’t die quick, though? The Last Ronin! And in part one of the BooyakaShow! and Turtle Tales team up you’ll hear all about this tough to kill lone Turtle....

The TMNT train shows no signs of stopping so BooyakaShow! is back with a new episode getting back to the pod’s main game plan and reviewing an episode from the 2012 Nickelodeon TV series. In this episode, Zach breaks down another early season one episode titled “Monkey Brains.” That’s not all, though! There’s some NECA...

Yo Ninja Turtles Fans! Are you ready for a CRAZY episode? Ok, it’s not that crazy – but I’m really excited to share this episode with you because within this recording is a special announcement that a friend and I are making in regards to the highly anticipated upcoming Ninja Turtles comic series, The Last...

BooyakaShow! is back at it with part two of the Ninja Turtles/Power Rangers recap AND some mean, green toy talk regarding the latest from NECA toys and Super7. Zach tackles the last two issues of the TMNT/MMPR crossover and discusses possible options for the future of the team up. Then, while discussing upcoming Turtles toys,...

Yo Turtles Fans! Last week the Ninja Turtles/Power Rangers crossover came to an epic conclusion, so I wanted to take some time to do a recap and review of the mini series since I enjoyed it so much. In BooyakaShow’s 25th episode, I’ll read some listener feedback and then break down issues one, two, and...

Talk about Turtles turnaround time! I was so excited to podcast about this episode’s topic that I recorded , edited, and posted an episode in less than 24hrs. Doesn’t hurt that the episode is only 16min long, but let me enjoy the small successes, okay. ANYWAYS! The Last Ronin has been officially revealed, so this...

Coronavirus may has slowed down new Turtles comics, but it won’t slow down Turtles comics discussion here at BooyakaShow! Join Zach as he gets on the phone with his buddy TJ Shevlin to talk about IDW’s TMNT issues 101-104. These four issues are full of heartbreak, healing, new friends, old enemies, lots of anger and...

It’s a SHELLebration, Turtles Fans! It’s the 30th anniversary of the 1990 TMNT movie! That’s right. Today, March 30th is the day Ninja Turtles fans were given the gift that keeps on giving. 30 years ago the original TMNT movie hit theaters, so to mark the occasion I decided BooyakaShow! needed something unique. That something...

Zach and BooyakaShow! ARE BACK! The show took some time off since Zach was getting married, but it’s time to get back to it! We decided since we’d been gone a while we wouldn’t come back alone, so Zach got on the phone with his friend Drew DeArmond to talk about some of the new...

It’s the first BooyakaShow! of 2020! It also happens to be episode 20! How crazy is that? In this episode, Zach takes a look into the future to see what 2020 has in store for Turtles Fans. 2019 was a big year for Turtles toys and comics, and 2020 shows no signs of stopping! Dive...

Here it is, TMNT Fans! BooyakaShow recapped City At War issues 93 through 99, and now here’s the breakdown of the double-sized climactic issue 100! It’s a BIG deal for IDW and Ninja Turtles comics to be hitting this epic milestone, so Zach had to call in backup from an OG Turtles podcaster, Rob from...

TMNT issue 100 is almost upon us, Turtles Fans! Prep yourself before you wreck yourself with part two of our City At War recap episodes. This episode breaks down issues 96 through 99, and tries to capture all the craziness going on from panel to panel, page to page. If you’re looking for a way...

What’s the word, Turtles Nerds? BooyakaShow! is back with a new episode and this time I’m diving into IDW’s TMNT run to discuss the EPIC “City At War” story arc. “City At War” pulls its title from an old Mirage run of the same name, but IDW’s version is eight issues starting with issue 93...

Sorry for the delay, Turtles Fans, but the latest episode of BooyakaShow! is worth the wait because it’s our very first interview! That’s right! It was a meeting of the Turtle minds as Zach got on the phone and interviewed his friend Jon who owns and operates The Sewer Den blog. If you’re following TMNT...

Since there’s always new toys to talk about, this new episode of BooyakaShow! is all about new toys! There’s old names throwing new hats into the ring. Super7, who dropped a rad TMNT set at SDCC, has opened up the preorders for their TMNT Ultimates line. DC Collectibles is about to release the third of...

What’s the word, Ninja Turtle Nerds? BooyakaShow! is back with a new episode breakdown reviewing the season one episode “Metalhead.” Donnie’s bummed about his broken bo staff, so he makes a new friend that’s metallic instead of mutant. His new invention/experiment has some mixed results, but all is well that ends well… Or is it?...

What’s up, Ninja Turtles Fans? You ready to listen to MORE talk about MORE Turtles toys? Hope so ‘cos that’s what’s happening in the latest episode of BooyakaShow! A TMNT Podcast. Zach got his hands on the Batman/TMNT figures and had to record some thoughts about them. They may be the Turtles figures of the...

What’s good, Turtles Fans? It’s time for another RANDOM TURTLES TALK episode of BooyakaShow! That’s right! This weekend I sat down with my brother and two good friends and we discussed various things revolving around four mutant brothers who know martial arts and enjoy pizza. Gotta give y’all a disclaimer, though : this episode is...

Are you ready for more SDCC panel goodness, Turtles Fans? Cause that’s exactly what we’re bringing in the latest episode of BooyakaShow! I was lucky enough to attend IDW Publishing’s big Turtles panel titled “TMNT : Road to 100” and it was great! The panel featured Kevin Eastman (story and covers), Tom Waltz (story and...

What’s up, Turtles Fans? Y’all ready to hear something special? I hope so, ‘cos BooyakaShow! is delivering a little piece of San Diego Comic-Con right to your ears! That’s right, Zach went to Comic-Con 2019 and checked out a couple TMNT panels and we have the first one ready for your listening pleasure. “To Shell...

What’s new, Turtles Fans? Actually, I’ll tell you what’s new : Turtles toys releasing at or around San Diego Comic-Con! It’s the 50th year of SDCC and the 35th year of TMNT, and it’s a BIG celebration on both fronts! There’s been a slew of TMNT exclusives revealed for this year’s con, and even more...

Whaddup Turtles Fans? Welcome back to another new episode of BooyakaShow! a TMNT Podcast. In season one, episode five titled “I Think His Name is Baxter Stockman” the Turtles get grounded, Donnie invents a powerful music player, and they bump heads with a new science-powered enemy. Our latest episode is a recap and breakdown of...

What’s the word, Turtles Fans? Welcome back to another episode of BooyakaShow! In our latest episode, Zach breaks down season one, episode four titled “New Friend, Old Enemy.” He also talks about his adventures and misadventures trying to purchase NECA Toys’ “Capture of Splinter” SDCC exclusive. It was a harrowing adventure that you’ll have to...

What’s good, TMNT Fans? Thanks for checking out another episode of BooyakaShow! A TMNT Podcast. This time around we breakdown the episode “Turtle Temper”, a solid episode with some great character development for two of my favorite characters – Raphael and Splinter. In “Turtle Temper” the boys get into trouble when some of their nightly...

What’s up Turtle Fans? Welcome back to another episode of BooyakaShow! Today’s episode finds Zach sitting down with another friend/guest for a new edition of Random Turtles Talk. This edition isn’t as random as the last though, as Zach and his guest, TJ Shevlin, discuss their love for IDW’s TMNT comic series. First, Zach intros...

BooyakaShow! is back again with episode four, a breakdown/recap of “Rise of the Turtles, Pt.2!” Zach shook some of the rust off from the first episode to finish up the two part arc with style. Before jumping into the breakdown, Zach talks about some recent Turtles toys he picked up then it’s off to the...

BooyakaShow! is back with our third episode since our recent reboot, and this episode is our first breakdown/recap! We start things off the same way the 2012 show did – with “Rise of the Turtles, Pt. 1.”  Join Zach as he discusses the first episode of TMNT since the big Nickelodeon takeover of the property....

The second episode of BooyakaShow! tries out a new different format and features the show’s first guests! In what will probably be a randomly recurring series, “Random Turtles Talk”, Zach sits down with guests to talk any and all things Turtles. In the first installment he sits down with two old friends, Jesse and Robert,...

What’s up Turtle Fans? BooyakaShow! is back! And I’m excited to be back! The comeback episode is aptly named and self explanatory, but there’s also more to it than that. In this episode I talked about a couple subjects near and dear to my heart. I share the story of my trip to North Carolina...