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Yo Joe! In this nostalgia-packed episode of Nostalgia Junkies, Alex and Cruz sit down with legendary Hasbro product designer Ron Rudat, the creative mind behind many of the most iconic GI Joe action figures of the 1980s. Ron takes us behind the scenes of the classic GI Joe toy line, sharing insider stories about designing characters that became staples of every kid's toy box. He also dives into his time working on Hasbro's WWF wrestler action figures, including unforgettable memories from toy shows and WrestleMania, where he met some of the biggest wrestling superstars of the 80s! Whether you're a Joe collector, a wrestling fan, or just love retro toys, this episode is packed with rare insights and nostalgic moments you won't want to miss.
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 21-JUL-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are sending thoughts & prayers to Scot, as he battles a case of Man-Flu! So instead the Trio of us bring you all the Latest News from around the network! Mezco One:12 Collective showcase their BTAS version of the Joker - with an incredible amount of extras & details! Neca have a beautiful 4pk set of the New TMNT Last Ronin Characters. The Thundertank is back - with a Toy Accurate Paint-job; plus a New version of Panthro too; all wrapped in a bow & a very expensive price tag from Super7. With the highly anticipated Fantastic Four Movie only days away from an official release; we are seeing a mountain of Toys tying into the Movie! Hot Toys not only reveal the Fantastic Family themselves; but also a Giant Sofvi Galactus; whom is sure to destroy your wallet & space in ones Collection!! Then we take a look at a carefully picked compilation of the Top 20 Heroes; covering everything from Toys, Video Games, Cartoons, Comics & also TV! Lots of Shoutouts to round out the episode; enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 14-JUL-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
Our heroes continue their trek across Cybertron. Plus stay tuned after the credits for outtakes... Also, be sure to check out the website http://headcast.headspeaks.com for the Supplemental material under The Energon Protocols Debrief. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Yo Joe!
Join the guys as they share their honest thoughts about the ninth issue of the new GI Joe comic from Skybound!Huge thanks to Skybound for providing an advance copy of GI Joe #9!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Welcome back Joes. Roll call this month: David Finn - https://www.facebook.com/signalofdoom Brad Abraham Codename: The Headcast Ed McMahon - http://bradabraham.com/ or at Zartanhater@Zartansucks.com and special guest, David Martel at http://GIJoeRPGStories.wordpress.com. Hey Joes!. Once again, this episode is proudly sponsored by Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams! This month in the Pit Dave, Brad, David Martell and I sit in the Pit as we read issue 63, Going Under. After that we all announce our Real American Hero for the issue and our favorite page of art. Then we have Postbox: The Pit with our Solider of the Month! Finally we watch The Invaders and have our monthly PSA. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Gene Hendricks and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Join us next month for our look at issue 62 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and the next cartoon. Yo Joe!
In a 1985 episode of the original run of the GI-JOE: A Real American Hero cartoon series, COBRA created the fictional rock band, Cold Slither, to perform music with subliminal messages to control the masses. Forty years later, HASBRO and RPM have brought this band to life, with the Cold Slither album dropping on July 25, 2025. Episode 199 of A-SIDES features a conversation Gus Rios, who has brought Cold Slither to life. He shares his love for GI Joe, his path to music, maintaining mental health, and why he was the perfect fit for the Cold Slither project. If you want to read Gus' article in Decibel, you'll find it here. If you're in the San Diego area, you can see Gus bring Cold Slither to life before your eyes at Brick By Brick on the eve of the album's release. You can also find the Cold Slither record through the RPM label. Huge thanks to Gus Rios, RPM, and everyone who listens! Yo Joe!
It's Yo Joe June again and the news is coming fast and furious!This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 30-JUN-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
This episode was recorded LIVE at JoeFest 2025!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
It's Yo Joe June again and the news is coming fast and furious!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Our Joes which consist of Hardman, Scaffold, Classified, and Reaper, head to Cybertron to investigate the metallic planet invading our space.... What could go wrong.... Also, be sure to check out the website http://headcast.headspeaks.com for the Supplemental material under The Energon Protocols Debrief. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Yo Joe!
On this week's episode, Kevin talks about Hasbro's GI Joe and Ghostbusters announcements as well as shows off some New to the Collection items. #190 Pegwarmers Pegwarmers is the codename for toys and collectibles with high supply and low demand. Join Kevin Jones, and his team of collector commandos, as they discuss popular and not-so-popular retro and current toy brands. Check back for new episodes each Wednesday.
Join the guys as they share their honest thoughts about the eighth issue of the new GI Joe comic from Skybound!Huge thanks to Skybound for providing an advance copy of GI Joe #8!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Hey Joes. Happy Father's Day and here is a belated episode... Some how I forgot to release this episode last month, so here it is.... Recorded, I don't know how long ago, here is the first part of our look at The Order of Battle issue 1. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and let me know what you think of this episode! On Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. Yo Joe!
It's Yo Joe June again and the news is coming fast and furious!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
It's Yo Joe June again and the news is coming fast and furious!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Join the guys as they share their honest thoughts about the seventh issue of the new GI Joe comic from Skybound!Huge thanks to Skybound for providing an advance copy of GI Joe #7!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 19-MAY-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
Well, after the last episode, what are we to do? Bring in a new batch of Joes. Join our gang as they rescue our regular crew. Join Carbide, Stealthmode, Mongoose, and Shoehorn as they attempt to rescue the older... well, the other crew. Also, be sure to check out the website http://headcast.headspeaks.com for the Supplemental material under The Energon Protocols Debrief. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Yo Joe!
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Welcome back Joes. Roll call this month: Kevin Reitzel Codename: Raider Nerd - Twitter @spartan_phoenix and https://fpnet.podbean.com/ Jarrod Alberich "The Yard Sale Artist" Codename: Deathprobe! - Twitter @yardsaleartist and https://theyardsaleartist.bigcartel.com/ Hey Joes!. Once again, this episode is proudly sponsored by Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams! This month in the Pit Kevin, Jarrod, and I sit in the Pit as we read issue 62, Transit. After that we all announce our Real American Hero for the issue and our favorite page of art. Then we have Postbox: The Pit with our Solider of the Month! Finally we watch The Wrong Stuff and have our monthly PSA. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Gene Hendricks and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Join us next month for our look at issue 62 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and the next cartoon. Yo Joe!
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 5-MAY-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
The R&B showdown you didn't know you needed! This week, we dive deep into a fantasy song battle for the ages: Joe and Ne-Yo vs. Trey Songz and Mario. Which duo's smooth vocals and undeniable hits reign supreme? We break down their catalogs, pit their biggest anthems against each other, and debate who would take home the crown in this ultimate R&B clash. Get ready for passionate opinions and maybe even a few surprises!
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Today I begin the first of three new podcasts discussing my favorite retro pop culture property- G.I. Joe! The first installment is on the 3.75-inch G.I. Joe action figures which debuted in stores in 1982 by Hasbro and continues, in some form, until this very day! In two weeks, I will look at G.I. Joe: The Marvel Comics Series then, finally, G.I. Joe: The Cartoon Series. Yo Joe!
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 21-APR-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
Join the guys as they share their honest thoughts about the sixth issue of the new GI Joe comic from Skybound!Huge thanks to Skybound for providing an advance copy of GI Joe #6!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
While there are some cool cool news items to talk too, there's also a certain Celebration taking place in Japan right now... As such we bring on a Star Wars expert Nick G who takes us through all latest Black Series and TVC goodness. Closer to home, we recap our local (and the best) Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair with it's April 2025 edition. Huge thanks as always to Brett and Sarah for their amazing work! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
This month our Joes head to a nice little town named Springfield. What could go wrong? Also, be sure to check out the website http://headcast.headspeaks.com for the Supplemental material under The Energon Protocols Debrief. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Yo Joe!
This episode was recorded LIVE on the Needless Things YouTube channel on 7-APR-2025. Be sure to subscribe for updates on the next livestream!Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram
Yo Joe! Or should we say “Yo NES!” because this week on Play Comics, we're tackling G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero—the video game adaptation of everyone's favorite cartoon about freedom-loving heroes battling against Cobra's endless supply of bad ideas. With explosive levels and a cast of characters straight out of your childhood toy box, this game promises big action… but does it deliver? Chris teams up with SerpyMatt, an internet personality who probably knows more about G.I. Joe lore than Cobra Commander knows about losing battles. Together, they'll uncover what makes this game tick—from its ambitious level design to its occasional moments of “Wait… what just happened?” Is it a victory for retro gaming or just another casualty in the war against bad licensed games? Tune in and find out! Learn such things as: Is this just a military thing or is there more to it? Does Chris have any hope of seeing Level 2 of the game? How are you forced to use every character? And so much more! You can find SerpyMatt on BlueSky @serpymatt.bsky.social. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky, @playcomicscaston Twitter and in the Play Comics Podcast Fan Groupon Facebook. A big thanks to the Zombie Date Night 2 Kickstarter campaign and Ninjas and Bots for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who could probably sleep on that old aircraft carrier play set. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomicsRead transcript
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Support the show: http://www.newcountry963.com/hawkeyeinthemorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Knowing is half the battle and fun is the other half! We're recruiting you to listen to this podcast hosted by three lifelong Joe fans.Our mission is to look at every era of GI Joe from the classic 12" Joes to today's modern Classified Series. From toys to comics to cartoons, the A.I. Pod is there! Yo Joe!Music by Andy SamfordFollow us on Instagram!
Yes, there is news to talk too - some of it huge. Like a certain huge dragon. Huge fundraisers. Huge SDCC ecto-glow announcement. Two huge properties join forces (gotta build 'em all). One huge Shredder (bro lifts). But bigger than ALL of those, is the unexpected parcel of absolute joy sent by our favourite Canadian, the one and only Colin Betts. This has to be seen (heard?) to be believed. In spite of some truely awful postage costs, comes so many gifts filled with attention to detail, insight, humor and most importantly, love. Colin - a huge thank you!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Joes... Our heroes finally make it to Skull Island to investigate what is going on. Also, be sure to check out the website http://headcast.headspeaks.com for the Supplemental material under The Energon Protocols Debrief. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Yo Joe!
We are a couple of members down today so yes, it's a Lisa episode. Scot and Frank take the wheel to look at a new Origins reveal, some Latest Scores (where Scot goes BIG) but mainly wax on/off about the finale of Cobra Kai. Did they stick the landing or sweep the leg? How was Anthony Mackie's first solo run as Captain America? Hoe tough is it to integrate two cats into the same space? All these un-expected questions and more await! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hey Joes. This month Brad joins me in looking at Special Missions 5. This month we get another dogfight... This time, Night Raven vs Skystriker and Conquest! Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and let me know what you think of this episode! On Facebook, Google+ and Twitter, we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. And join us in two weeks as we look at Special Missions 6. Yo Joe!
Welcome back Joes. Roll call this month: Brad Abraham Codename: The Headcast Ed McMahon - http://bradabraham.com/ Kevin Reitzel Codename: Raider Nerd - Twitter @spartan_phoenix and https://fpnet.podbean.com/ Charles Cushman codename: Classified Hey Joes!. Once again, this episode is proudly sponsored by Big Danny Cool and Shawn Adams! This month in the Pit Brad, Kevin, Charles and I sit in the Pit as we read issue 61, Beginings and Endings. This month features the death of a major character! After that we all announce our Real American Hero for the issue and our favorite page of art. Then we have Postbox: The Pit with our Solider of the Month! Finally we watch The Pit of Vipers and have our monthly PSA. Write in to gijoe@headspeaks.com and we'll read your letter on the air! Take a listen and let us know what you think. On Facebook and Twitter we can be found by searching for G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast And be sure to look for us on Patreon. If you like what we're doing, join Big Danny Cool and Gene Hendricks and throw a few bucks in the tin at http://patreon.com/HeadcastNetwork. You can also call us at 559-500-3182 and leave a message and we will play your message on the air. Join us next month for our look at issue 62 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, and the next cartoon. Yo Joe!
Strap yourselves in folks - New York Toy Fair 2025 is here and it brought the big guns! We - and our wallets - are under heavy fire from a carpet bombing of toy goodness and reveals! Enjoy this mid-week drop while we take some time to recover and sell our kidneys to afford all our wants! Don't forget to grab your Super7 items from our affiliate linkSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.