Epic Tales From the Sewers

In this episode we explore the depths of the Shredder with the IDW TMNT Micro-series The Shredder.What has driven Oroku Saki to conquer New York city and what keeps him stretching to conquer the world? Find out more about the Shredder in this issue.Next we continue City at War with issue # 29. The Turtles and Casey, Splinter escape the battle to a small farm in North Hampton.Wounded and needing to regroup, they seek some time to recuperate at April's parent's farm.Unknown to them that Allopex has tagged along, and how bad has Kitsune's brainwashing affected Leonardo.A new Pizza Recipe with a Spicy Coritzo and Grilled Corn Pizza!

If you are familiar with our show, then you have seen our logo. The artist is our guest this episode, Ernest Acosta III.Ernest is the artist behind the fan project TMNT vs Predator comic as well as being the creative artist behind this Podcast's logo as well.An accomplished voice actor as well, he has played the roles of Master Splinter, alternate dimension Shredder and Raphael on the TMNT Decennium podcast on Youtube. He can also be found with his Delicious creations from his Food Truck Business called Fusion Ha!, putting a Geeky spin on some pop culture inspired Bubble tea or shaved Ice!Check his Instagrams out at @ena.three & @fusionhaa_ and on Youtube .Then we have a New Pizza Time, an Artichoke Inspired Pizza, with Artichoke French Bread Pizza!

In this episode we revisit the IDW series issue #22 & the TMNT Deviations one shot.In the story so far Shredder and the Foot Clan has captured Casey Jones and set a trap to catch Leonardo.The Deviations story suggests, what if The Shredder had killed Casey Jones, and captured and Brainwashed All of the turtles instead of only Leonardo.Join us for the Deviations One Shot!Your Pizza Recipe the Sheet Pan Pizza alla Vodka!

This episode was a longtime coming. It's a longer chunk of the story City at War.Starting with the Hun Micro-series we see how Casey's dad goes into league with the Foot Clan and becomes once again the leader of the Purple Dragons.Next the origin story for Rocksteady & Bebop.Issue 26,27 and 28 are the story of the Turtles and Master Splinter working with Old Hob and Slash to rescue Dark Leonardo!A Pizza Time with Butternut Squash and Gruyere cheese!

in a calendar year from her last appearance, Lydie joins Justin once again as co host for Epic Tales from the Sewers as we speak with Artist Cory Smith! You may know Cory from his artwork in the Karai Micro-series, and the dreaded Issue #44 of the IDW series ( Poor Donatello!). But we had a chance to speak with Cory about his process, and motivations and just what went into the issues. Check out Cory on Instagram @csmitharts and check out Lydie @channel6chick A new Pizza Recipe for you Meatball Pizza!

Justin and Eric are speaking with artist Zach Howard. You may know Zach from his work with both Marvel and Dc comics, his series for Image "Wild Blue Yonder", Dark Horse Comic's sequel to Hellboy the Crooked Man, "The Return of Effie Kolb" and of course the Dark Turtles in the IDW TMNT Deviations book. From Hellboy to talking about Nightwing in his underwear, this discussion covers more ground than The General Lee in Hazard County! Zach has a new series out called Moonshine Bigfoot that is a lot of fun! We are talking Muscle cars, comics, artwork and a lot of TMNT! A Grilled Pizza recipe: Grilled Eggplant and Artichoke Pizza! Check out Zach on Instagram @spacefriend_z his website:https://www.zachhoward.com/ and his Kickstarter: Moonshine Bigfoot

In the long awaited return of the Archie TMNT Adventures series; we present you with The Mighty Mutanimals Mini series issues 2&3 & TMNT adventures 21 & 22. The Mighty Mutanimals are fighting Maligna, Null and the Alien Invasion of Earth, while Mondo Gecko and Raphael stow away on a Spaceship. Join Manray, Jaguar, Dreadmond, Wingnut & Screwloose, and Letherhead as they defend the Rainforests of South America from the Malignoid horde! Back in New York the three remaining Turtle Brothers, Master Splinter and April O'neil confront the strange Vid Viscious. What will happen when the Shredder sets a trap? Tune in to check it out yourself! Then your Pizza Time: A Potato and Leek Pizza Recipe!

For our annual tradition of top action figures of 2024, returning guests Brandon Ef from High Anxiety on Youtube, Our Photographer extraordinaire Jay @TMNT_1987_ on Instagram , and Gary Dolan from The Party Wagon AKA @Needdles on Instagram, talk with Justin about their Top 10 picks for Action Figures from 2024. There will definitely be some surprises and some favorites from this year where so many Tmnt action figures were released. Be sure to follow our guests on Youtube and Instagram.

This feels like the biggest episode ever! Don't miss these stories! Justin and Eric are joined by our friend and artist Reese Porter @justreese.art to talk about our experiences at Granite State Comic Con for the 40th Anniversary of the TMNT! We are telling some stories of who we met including the artists, writers, Movie and cartoon actors as well as the great fans that we got to finally meet in person. Mentioned in this episode: @Hughrookwoodart the 2024 Granite State Sketch off Champion. Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Kenn Scott, Brian Tochi, Robbie Rist, Judith Hoag, Mike Rooth, Mr Eclectables, Ben Bishop, Mateus Santolouco, Christopher Lefevre, Erik Burnham, Aaron Bartling, Fero Pe, Camillo DiPietrantonio, Corey Smith, Sarah Meyer, Jim & Kathy Lawson, Eric Talbot, KC Wilson, Aaron Hazouri, Ethan Volnugis, Michael Dooney, David Avallone, Steven King, RZP, Chris Vance, Papa Cebo, Randy Macarthur/ Mac's Auction House, The Bishkids, Rob Denner, Benjamin Baldwin, Joey from Ninja Toitles, Jamie Johnson, Freddie Williams II, Jon Sommariva, Gavin Smith, the Escorza Brother, Luis Antonio Delgado and more! We discuss the Turtle sewer lair with Brandon Berry from Feature Presentation @now4yourfeature And we talk to the Geek Gossip Podcast's Artie and Jack about the 40th anniversary Mirage Comics Panel they ran by themselves. @thegeekgossip_podcast We had an interview with the Your Childhood was Trash podcast that the audio did not come out, so we will catch them another time, but also check out the @ycwcast A Pizza Recipe on top of all of that too!

In this episode Justin Speaks to the Creative force behind Treasure Monster Toys and Shadowline, Jonathon House.We are talking to Jonathon about his creation the Shadowline, a spiritual successor to the original Playmates TMNT action figure line, along with the Kickstarter campaign for Army Ant.Kickstarter link for Army Ant HereCheck out Treasuremonstertoys.comA new Garlic and Onion free Pizza Recipe: Peach, Jalapeno, Prosciutto and Creme Fraiche.

Justin and Eric are speaking with Documentary film maker Isaac Elliot-Fisher from the upcoming Documentary Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Evolution, Mutation & Reboot. Isaac was part of the 2014 film Turtle Power and has some excellent stories about the making of that film, as well as some exciting news about the Kickstarter for his new film. Follow our guest in Instagram @definitivefilm Check out this episode and be sure to check out the Kickstarter. Kickstarter Link

From issue #2 of the TMNT Black, White and Green comic, we present Buddycount! Written and art by Gavin Smith. Casey Jones teams up with Michalengelo to take down the dreaded Viper Boys Gang in this team up adventure.

On this very special 100th episode of our show, we are ciovering the IDW series issues # 23 and 24, the start of the Dark Leonardo appearance in City Fall! Then it will continue with the Alopex and Karai Microseries. Before we get to the Pizza time, Justin and Eric have a special Thank You for the listeners, Guests and supporters of the show. A Deep Dish Pizza worthy of Dark Leonardo, the 100th episode Pizza Time recipe! Thank you to the Listeners, and please check out our website at Epictalesfromthesewers.com and on Instagram @epictalesfromthesewers_tmnt.

On this episode, Eric and Justin are speaking to Artist Casey Jones! Casey is an artist and Musician who is a long time member of the Turtle community. He has some great stories about meeting the Original Mirage artists and how he grew his collection of artwork, and the Japanese TMNT that he collects. We get pretty deep and inciteful and discuss some of the traits that may lead us towards our favorite Turtles. Not just that, but he has dome some awesome music, with an upcoming concept album for 16 bit Turtle music. Casey has some great stories to tell. Find Casey Jones on Instagram @powderghg A New Pizza Time that features Casey's favorite topping Corn! Sweet Corn and Basil Pizza!

On this episode, Justin is talking with Rocker Turtle Mega Collector Benjamin Baldwin! Known in the Turtle community for his extensive collection of all things related to the Vintage Rocker Turtles, Benjamin is the resident authority on Rocker Turtles. From original production Artwork to Prototypes, and even the original TMNT Theme song music, this is quite the collection! In case that's not enough Benjamin talks about the original 1990 Movie filming locations, and even takes the time to play us some music on his Ukulele! This is a really fun conversation with a passionate musician and collector for TMNT. At the request of Benjamin, we have a Stinky Pizza for Pizza time, with a Garlic, Mushroom and Anchovy Pizza!

This episode covers the Last Ronin the Lost Years issues 1-5 and the Lost Day special. The Lost Years covers the journey of the last remaining Ninja Turtle Brother as he makes his way across Asia seeking purpose after the loss of his family. He will encounter friends and deadly enemies as he embarks on his quest to return to New York City to face the leader of the Foot Clan Oroku Hiroto! Join the Ronin as he journeys to face the villainous Warlord Deathworm on a path to his redemption, while we meet the Four new Turtles, Moja, Uno, Yi and Odyn, and watch them grow with Casey Marie Jones and April O'neil! The complete 5 issue epic and the Lost Day Special in one episode!

In this episode Justin and Eric are speaking to Cerebus and TMNT collector and super fan Josh Even! After meeting Josh at Granite State 2023, we knew that he has some very interesting stories about TMNT and especially his artwork collection. Josh has well over 300+ pieces of commissioned artwork that feature Cerebus the Aardvark and a Barbarian Turtle! Take a look at the Gallery here: Savage Cerebus & the TMNT A Pizza that's worthy of Savanti Romero himself the Quattro Stagioni Pizza!

In this episode we cover issue #5 of the Last Ronin the Lost Years. After the tragic end to the final Deathmatch with The Ronin and his friend Shakka, Michelangelo has earned his freedom. With a new resolve to seek revenge, the Ronin heads to Italy to seek Deathworm in the conclusion to the Lost Years saga! A new Pizza time recipe.

In this episode Eric and Justin are talking to the writer and Artist for the upcoming crossover the Turtles of Greyskull, Tim Seeley and Freddie Williams II. We are talking about the story behind why this took so long to get made, and just what the secrets of Greyskull have in store for the TMNT! Listen in as we talk with Tim and Freddie. A Savory and Sweet Pizza Time fit for the king of Eternia! The Pork and Pineapple Pizza Grilled Pizza! Check out our guests on Instagram @Freddieart and @timseeley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode we cove the Lost Year the Lost Day Special. April O'neil is watching the turtles while Casey Marie Jones has her first Date. What trouble could four Teenage Turtles and April get into when they go topside for the first time you ask? From a visit to the junk master Tinker 2, to a run in with The Purple Dragons and a Retirement party, this is a Turtle's day out! A Truly New York Topping pizza with the Everything Bagel Pizza Recipe! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

We welcome back the wonderful Australian and Italian Artist Camillo DiPietrantonio. Follow our guest on Instagram @instacam_illo and on his Patreon Camillo has just released the cover artwork for his 40th Anniversary TMNT comic From Shellheads United, Papa Cebo and MacArthur's Auction House. Link Here Check out the Meatball Pizza Time with a new recipe for a classic Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Eric and Justin are speaking with Artist Tim Von Cloedt. Tim's distinctive art style and love of 80's and 90's characters have led him to his first TMNT cover for issue # 10 on the TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures Comic issue # 10, and the new Issue for Usagi Yojimbo/ TMNT Saturday Morning adventures #1. Join us as we talk about art, pop culture from the 80's and 90's, Pizza and of course Mustaches! Check out Tim on Instagram @TVartworks and his website TVartworks.com. A special guest Pizza Time recipe from Guest Chef Mr. Cody White and his specialty Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode we are covering The Last Ronin The Lost Years issue #4. Captured by Deathworm's forces and forced into caged combat, the Ronin struggles to escape before he can exact his revenge on both Hiroto Oroku and Deathworm himself. The Ronin learns from his only friend in the cage, Shaka, a former world champion fighter taken hostage by Deathworm, on how to survive. But they are forced to battle one another in the final deathmatch. The prize, freedom for the victor, and the loser, death! A new Pizza recipe for a simple Margherita Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode, Justin & Eric are speaking with Artist, writer and Creator Ken Garing. We know Ken as the cover artist for the IDW TMNT issues 35,51,52,104& 124, but he also doe the interiors for issues 51 & 52 including the first appearance of Jennika! We are talking about his TMNT work as well as his Sci Fi Series from Image comics Planetoid, Planetoid:Praxis and his Creator owned series Gogor. We are talking about his influences in artistic style, as well as who he would chose to play as in the TMNT arcade game! Check out Ken on Instagram: https://linktr.ee/ken_garing A new Pizza Time for a Basic Neapolitan Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode we continue the Last Ronin the Lost Years with issue # 3. Traveling further into the Asian continent in search of the Warlord Deathworm, The Ronin has become blind! Unable to stop his attackers, he is taken prisoner by a nomadic tribe in Mongolia. The Ronin befriends the tribe, and they teach him how to "see without using his eyes", but Deathworm's forces are not far behind and confront the Ronin. The Pizza Recipe of the Day a Basic Sicilian pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This episode covers the Last Ronin The Lost Years issue #2. The Ronin is on the move from the carnage of the village he left behind, and is in pursuit of the Mysterious Master Yip that was mentioned in Master Splinter's Journal. The Four Young Turtles learn a classic story about Casey Jones and the Turtles from Casey Marie Jones. Then the Ronin is in Korea searching for his next clue to find thge Dreaded Deathworm in Part 2 of the Lost Years! A new Pizza recipe for Grilled Eggplant and Artichoke Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode we cover the first issue of the Last Ronin the Lost years. After the loss of his brothers and Father, Michelangelo travels the world in search of meaning and to find a quiet place to die. He almost does, but instead happens across a quiet village where he can spend his remaining days reading Master Splinter's Journal and meditating. The Peace will not last forever as Mikey is attacked by the gang of the Dread Warlord Deathworm! Finding the will to survive, Michelangelo embarks on his journey anew to seek revenge for the death of his clan! A New Pizza Recipe too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Justin and Eric are joined by the prolific creator of Legacy Comix Patrick Hickey Jr. and artist for Legacy Comix Joshua Adams. Patrick is a Journalist by trade , voice actor and a writer at heart. He has created a world of his own with characters in the gritty vein of Frank Miller and by extension Early Mirage Comics. Patrick has written a series of 7 books about Video games called The Minds behind the Games, including Adventure Games, Sports, Shooter, Sega Genesis and Playstation as well as his flagship book at Legacy Comix Condrey! Josh is an artist, teacher and creator of several popular podcasts himself including the Fringes ( horror Anthology), the Pathways of Discipleship and Nuggets: A Bible Study Podcast. Big fans of the Turtles themselves, Listen in as Patrick and Josh talk with us about their personal histories with TMNT and of course Pizza. A new Pizza time with Sauerkraut and meatballs! Check out our guests Patrick Hickey jr @ https://patrickhickeyjr.com/ and https://www.legacycomix.com/. And Joshua Adams at The Fringes Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CYmipnksQFWlBNCvEb2NQ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

On this special episode the Women are storming the Sewers! Guest host Lydie aka: the Channel 6 Chick ( Mikey fan) has brought together two turtle fans to talk with her on the TMNT fandom from a Woman's perspective. Joined by Anya (Donatello Fan) and Amanda (Raph fan) to talk about their unique perspective as Female fans of the TMNT. Listen in as they discuss their favorite versions of the turtles, as well as the Bay-verse, the IDW comics, and Rise series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This Episode is from the Livestream with Danny Harrell and Mike Rooth. Danny who has been working on his book Rebel Grrrls and coloring the TMNT variant covers for Mike, tells us about his origins as a Turtles fan. Then Mike takes the opportunity to Draw his weekly Conan the Barbarian, but with some TMNT flair! We find out just what these two are working on after the variant cover from TMNT #147 and what's next. Check out the new Pizza time with "Slice of the Action" Watermelon Pizza slices! Check out our guest on Instagram @dannyharrellart and at https://dannyharrell.bigcartel.com. Mike Rooth can be found @uncouthrooth on Instagram and https://mikerooth.bigcartel.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Justin and Eric are speaking with Artist and TMNT fan Rob aka RZP! His unique style of painting on street signs got our attention last year at Granite State Comic Con. His Villiantober artwork and Instagram posts will show how truly talented he is and you can see his style in everything he does. And boy does he have a great taste in Pizza! Check out our friend Rob on Instagram @r_z_p and on Facebook at RZP Facebook and rzp.com Enjoy our new closing music by former guest Sean Something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

We start off with The TMNT Annual #1 and find Raph and Casey in the heart of a bunch of trouble with the Foot Clan and the Savate! Next is Issue # 21 where the Turtles are surprised by a Clown mask wearing attacker. Picking up with City Fall part one in issue # 22 The Shredder has plans for Leonardo and the Foot Clan uses Casey Jones as bait, part one of City Fall! Revisiting Old Hob #1 micro series, the origin of that scratchy old Hob! and the Pizza Time Casey's Pizza Cookies! Check out our sponsors Deadly Grounds coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode we cover issues 19 and 20 of the TMNT adventures comic and the Mighty Mutanimals mini series issue #1. First the return of Jaguar and Dreadmon. The Turtles team up in a story that crosses over to the Demonic Null and Skull and Bean from the evil alien insect queen Maligna! The first issue of the Mutant super team The Mighty Mutanimals! Next a story about a Firefighter who becomes a Warrior Dragon (Hothead) to save the city from a Giant Foot Soldier. Our Pizza of the week is the April O'Neil, and a very special Fan shout out to Listener Sara Fares! Check out our sponsor Deadly Grounds coffee! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this action figure filled episode, Justin is joined by a few special guests and experts in the world of TMNT Action figures. First, Gary aka "Needdles" his Instagram link and host of the TMNT Party Wagon Podcast joins us. Next we have Youtube sensation Brandon from the High Anxiety Youtube page. Then we have action figure expert and photographer Jay @TMNT_1987_ on Instagram. Join them as we discuss our top Action figures from the TMNT Universe of 2023! A PB& J inspired Pizza time! Check out our sponsors Deadly Grounds Coffee and Acid Kitty.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Eric & Justin are speaking with Writer/Artist Rich Woodall. Artist and writer of such classics books and characters as Johnny Raygun, and the Gods of Brutality. We are talking to Rich about his history with the TMNT and his iconic covers! We get to talking about the darker side of things when we dive into some horror discussions, and talk to Rich about what type of TMNT stories he would love to work on. The Rocksteady Rolls for Pizza time. Check out our guest's links Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RichWoodall Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnraygun/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Justin is bringing along a special guest host to discuss the RPG adventure game Mutants in the Now, and Mutants in the Next! My Guest host is Mr. Doug Hall, the creator of the RPG-EZ system and co host of the "People are my Hyperfocus" podcast on Youtube; and our Guest will be the Creator of the Mutants in the Now game series Mr. Julian Kay! We discuss the Palladium TMNT RPG as the root for his system and the progenitor for Julian's work. So Turtles fans roll for initiative and let's see what crazy time we can have with Julian and Doug ands maybe create some Mutants to fight the Foot along the way! Check Julian out at https://www.j-k.games/ and at https://arbco.itch.io/mutants-in-the-now Check out Doug on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@031Productions --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

Today in the first episode post Granite State 2023 Eric and Justin are joined by the Production staff, writers, director and actors from the Youtube series TMNT Decennium. We are joined by Le Roy Diaz the director and writer as well as the voice actor for Leonardo. Ray Maddox the voice actor for Master Splinter and Hun. And Sean Something a veritable talent of all types of media who has done various voices including Tokka and Razzar. Find the on their website TMNTDecennium.xyz as well as Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@tmntdecennium3618. We are talking about their Fan based TMNT series that explores what happens if the Turtles were separated and the journey for Leo to find his brothers within the timespan of a Decade. I included the trailer for Decennium and a Leonardo centric Pizza Time! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This episode contains the four issue series The Secret History of the Foot clan, which was written and illustrated by Mateus Santolouco, with Erik Burnham. This is a four issue arc that delves into the origins of the Foot Clan. Just where do they come from, and how does Kitsune figure into the origins of the Shredder? Check out this four issue series and find out! A Special Pizza time Master Splinter's Spinach Calzone! Find all our episodes at Epictalesfromthesewers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This was from our August Live stream with Casey Bragg and Isaac W Stone the author and artist for the fan comic Casey Jones Amnesiacs. Justin and Eric are joined by the creators of the fan comic Casey Jones Amnesiacs. This is a comic that was very much influenced by the Mirage art style and storytelling. With some great imagery and a compelling plot, they answer what ever happened to Casey Jones? Check out our guests on instagram @geppettos_alley & @Isaac.w.stone and their studio @Futkigo_studios. Check out the comic free on webtoons here: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/tmnt-amnesiacs-the-chronicles-of-casey-jones/list?title_no=820134&webtoon-platform-redirect=true --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This episode was taken from the Live stream on 07/18/23 about TMNT video games. Our discussion was Eric and Justin with Stand up Comedian Miles Frances aka "Mr. Most Days Off" from the Best Darn Diddly Simpson's Podcast, Resident Darrell from the Lootbros podcast and the band Ninja Loot and Joseph MrTMNT84 from the Lootbros podcast. We start at the beginning and covered the TMNT video game history from the dreaded "Dam" level in the NES TMNT video game, to fond memories about the TMNT arcade games. A Big section of this livestream was about the upcoming Last Ronin Video game and our predications and fan casting for the role/voice of the Ronin himself. Check us out and don't forget to follow our guests @mrmostdaysoff @residentdarrell @thelootbrospodcast @mrtmnt84 Finally a Pizza time with Turtle Power Pizza Salad! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

TMNT Adventures issues 16, 17 & 18 Returning to New York is a long Oceanic journey that is filled with adventures. Issue 16 picks up where the Turtles and April leave behind Jaguar & Dreadmon. Their trip leads them to a secret island where they are captured by a ship that's illegally dumping Toxic waste on the ocean floor, and run into the Hero known as Man Ray! Man Ray and the turtles fight their captors and escape back to the ocean and travel via Humpback Whales to the waters of the Mississippi River and New Orleans. Next up is their battle with the poaching Cap'n Mossback, a harpoon peg-legged eye-patched Pirate of a fisherman who gets the better of Man Ray. The Brothers & April have to save the Turtles from the shrimp boat nets and their friend Man Ray too. Finally in the return home to New York, the turtles stumble upon a Teenage Rock Band that is practicing in the Shredder's old Hideout in the sewers. The first appearance of the one and only Mondo Gecko ( esquire)! Join the Turtles and they return home to their Master, and meet the newest Mutant on the Block. An all new Pizza Time fit for an Ocean Journey, Anchovy & Extra Garlic! And the Playmates Commercial for Slash, The Fugitoid & Mondo Gecko! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode Justin and guest host Drew Mollo, are speaking with artist Fero Pe. Ferro is the artist for TMNT issues 133-139 as well as many covers and the upcoming Stranger Things. TMNT crossover. Fero talks about his love of comics and his dream to create art for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We are discussing the Stranger Things & TMNT crossover, and where the ideas and designs come from. Be sure to follow our guest on Instagram @Feroart_ to see his work. A Choco-tastic pizza time for the stranger things crossover that 11 herself couldn't resist! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

In this episode, Justin is joined by the hosts of the new podcast Beyond the Cape. Join me as I talk some turtles and other comics with Ryan, Alex & Alejandro from the Beyond ther Cape Podcast. Be sure to check out our guest on Instagram @beyondthecape and look fore Beyond the Cape wherever you find your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

Hi there Turtle fans, in this episode Justin was invited to attend the Press Panel for Mr. Kevin Eastman at Ce2e 2023. I have recorded the questions for us so we can share what happened in the meeting and some of the questions that were asked. The questions range from the Last Ronin, to the Lost Years, and even the NES TMNT video game. They even address the elephant in the room when somebody asks "Hey, did you really buy a tank?"! Tune in and enjoy this mini-episode where you can be in the room where it all happened at C2e2! Your pizza recipe this time is Pepperoni & Sweet Pickles! Yummy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

On this episode, Justin & Eric are joined by Joey from The Ninja Toitles. You know his from his "Toitolized" art where the colors have been changed to a Pink or Magenta instead of Green and the Turtle's mask are Green. An iconic presence in the Turtle community, we talk about his love of the turtles and how he got his start as the Ninja Toitle. From collaborations with Thom Bullman on the Bull Airs Ninja Toitles Colorway sneakers to his enamel pin pre-orders, we are talking everything Toitles! A Chicago Deed Dish recipe for Deed Dish Goulash Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

We are giving away a quarterly Bishart Bishbox from artist Ben Bishop! This contest is open to anyone in the world and we will ship anywhere we are legally permitted to ship from the US. To enter: Step 1: subscribe to Epic Tales from the sewers: A TMNT Podcast on Itunes, Spotify or Goodpods. Step 2: Follow @Bishart (Ben Bishop) on Instagram Step 3: Leave a review on Epictalesfromthesewers.com for the show. It's easy to do and one lucky winner will get the newest Bishbox for June 2023. Thanks for listening and good luck! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This is from our livestream where we had Michele Ivey as our guest. Host of Cowabunga Corner and with a legendary history that dates back to the early 90's Michele is with Justin & Eric to talk about her fandoms besides the Turtles, the books she is writing, and all of the amazing Turtle adventures she has had in the past Thirty years of being one of the biggest Superfans for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ever! A Pizza Time with Michele's favorite (minus the tomatoes) the BLT pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

This is a packed episode with a bunch of story in it. First the issue #20 brings a resolution to the War on planet Neutrino. Next we find out the backstory on General Krang. From his early days to his rise as the conqueror, and what his motivations are in how he seeks to prove himself to the Utrom. This is a classic that dates back to the earliest episodes of the podcast, with The Baxter Stockman Micro-series. ( now in Reading Order). Join us for these three exciting tales! Be sure to check out our Facebook Group Epic Shells and the website Epictalesfromthesewers.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

Eric and Justin are joined by the creator of the Youtube series Teddy Gaming Review! With his own Podcast to discuss the TMNT comics "Talking Turtles", and his new series of Motion Comics on Youtube Teddy has become one of the most prolific Turtle content creators out there today. Between his interview series and motion comics we are happy to interview Teddy himself and get the story behind Teddy Gaming reviews and just what he loves about the Turtles. Join Eric and Justin as we Interview Teddy and discuss his favorite Turtle and ask the age old question, Pineapple or no Pineapple on his Pizza! A very sensible Pizza time just for Teddy! Raph's Pizza Waffles. Be sure to like and subscribe to Teddy Gaming Reviews on Youtube and Talking Turtles wherever you listen to Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

The Start of the Krang War with issues 17, 18 & 19 of the IDW TMNT series. Now in their new Lair, Master Splinter tries to bring the Turtles back to a complete unit, as they have recently all gone through a traumatic experience that is keeping them emotionally apart. April devises a plan to get information regarding General Krang, and what Baxter is up to from her Associate at Stockgen Labs, Chet Allen. Plans go awry, and the Turtles find themselves transported into a warzone on Planet Neutrino! Finally, the Turtles agree to assist Prince Tribb in rescuing the King and Queen of Planet Neutrino and the identity of the Fugitoid is revealed to the team! Professor Honeycutt aids the Neutrinos in their battle to end the onslaught from General Krang and defeat the forces once and for all. An exciting Three issues in the Krang war saga. The weirdest Pizza Time yet, with Chocolate Chili-pepper and Squash Pizza! Check out our website to get caught up on episodes: https://www.epictalesfromthesewers.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

On our newest episode, we have James Lane, who has started a campaign to commemorate the birthplace of the TMNT in his town of Dover, NH with a sewer cover of their image. James describes the process that he went through to undertake this task, the details and the design process, as well as the location it will be and how he found the very spot TMNT was born in Dover. Currently his Indegogo campaign to crowd fund this is available at TMNTdover.com. Justin & Eric talk with James about the various perks associated with the Indegogo and the artists that are contributing to this historic landmark. And where to get the best Pizza in Dover, NH? A short episode and a short Pizza time with Personal Portobello Pizzas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message