Joe on Joe - A G.I. Joe Podcast
376 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThe Joe on Joe podcast is a weekly dive into an episode of the 1980's G.I. JOE A Real American Hero cartoon. Watch GI JOE along with and laugh with host Joe Slepski and a new guest every week.
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Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe in 3-D #3
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes - 38.8 MBLet's go back into the third dimension with #3 of the Blackthorne series! A fun tale with everyone's least favorite Cobra... Crystal Ball messing with everyone's least favorite G.I. Joe... Psyche Out! It's a real pick your poison but very well done with great 3D effects, artwork, and a cover by a very young Patrick Zircher! Have The Movies and a Meal Podcast covered any 3D movies? Obviously they did Avatar, but I mean like old school ones, like The Blob? Check out their podcast feed to f...
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Celebrating Mark "Doc" Bright
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MBIt's with a sad heart, but joyous soul that I bring you this podcast. This week we lost one of my personal favorite G.I. Joe artists of all time, Mark "Doc" Bright. The man who first illustrated Snake Eyes' messed up face! He had such an impact on that era of comics, which was my formative years, that I wanted to dedicate this special episode to say goodbye to someone who I never met, but whose work meant so much to me. Please join me for a retrospective and celebration of the work of M.D....
Operation: Sick Day!
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBFeeling sick this week, so instead you should listen to one of these great G.I. Joe Podcasts instead! And make sure you give our sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast a shout too!
Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe in 3-D #2
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes - 40 MBBack in 3-Dimensions this week for a far out adventure... in SPACE! The Joes team up with Cobra Commander to stop a runaway satellite... in SPACE! The 3-D art really looks great this issue, with a slightly too decompressed pacing for this reader... in SPACE! I'll be the Movies and a Meal Podcast have covered a ton of movies... in SPACE!
Joe on Joe Illustrated G.I. Joe in 3-D #1
March 13, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBLet's travel all the way to the THIRD DIMENSION with G.I. Joe in 3-D issue #1! This story is actually very fun, if a bit bloated, and the artwork is dynamite! Also dynamite, The Movies and a Meal Podcast! Their Oscars talk was tops!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Marvel Books Operation Disappearance!
March 06, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 33.9 MBIt's the OTHER Marvel Book adventure this week, Operation Disappearance! This is a lot of fun, some similar... odd choices for character roles, but lavishly illustrated by John Romita AND Earl Norem! You're going to love this! You'll also love the Movies and a Meal Podcast, so check them out!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Marvel Books The Spy Eye
February 28, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33 MBAnother Illustrated episode this week, where I dive into the Marvel Books edition of The Spy Eye! A delightful children's tale that frankly, does Flash dirty. The Movies and A Meal podcast are doing movies dirty every week! Listen in and see just HOW dirty!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1991 Part 3
February 21, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 36.2 MBWe wrap up our look at the 1991 Action Force Annual with a great comic adventure, starring Ace, Scarlett, Slipstream, and Lady Jaye! This one is REALLY a lot of fun to read! Not as much fun as our sponsors The Movies and a Meal Podcast had watching Madame Web. That, I can almost guarantee. You can listen for yourself by tuning into their show!
Joe on Joe Illustrated Action Force Annual 1991 Pt. 2
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 25 MBI'm back for part 2 of the 1991 Action Force Annual! Our Tiger Force adventure concludes with a bang! The only thing more exciting, has to be the Movies and a Meal Podcast! That's all I can think of!
Joe on Joe Illustrated Action Force Annual 1991 Part 1
February 07, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBBack to the British this week with a Joe on Joe Illustrated look at the Action Force 1991 Annual! I read part 1 of the prose story, all about... Tiger Force! Have the Movies and a Meal Podcast covered any movies with Tigers in them? The Life of Pi? Jungle Book? The Hangover? I need to know!
You on Joe: Flash w/ Rich Borges
January 31, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 37.5 MBWe're talking Flash! Aha! The redundant laser trooper! Listener Rich Borges joined me this week for just a delightful conversation about Lodi, CA's greatest export, Anthony Gambello! Has The Movies and a Meal Podcast covered Flash Gordon? If no... why not?
You on Joe: The Art of G.I. Joe w/ Carson Mataxis
January 24, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBThe author of the largest book I've ever personally owned, and that is not hyperbole, Carson Mataxis joins me this week! We dig into the process of making "The Art of G.I. Joe Omnibus Hardcover" and all the details and effort he's put into this fantastic piece of fandom. A true archival piece to be sure! Now, The Movies and a Meal Podcast have definitely covered the classics, they're like an archive of movie thoughts each week! Listen and learn more!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 90 pt. 2
January 17, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MBPart 2 of Gung Ho's Missing in Action adventure! Where is Braddock when you need him! Has The Movies and A Meal podcast covered the Chuck Norris Missing in Action movies? I need to know!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force 1990 Annual Part 1
January 10, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBIt's the 90's as we look at the Action Force Annual from 1990! This story has Gung Ho going rogue! Wha???? It's a nailbiter! Also a nailbiter, what will The Movie and A Meal pick for the Oscars! Tune into their podcast to find out!
You on Joe: Recondo w/ Yorktown Joe!
January 03, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 41.6 MBIt's a You on Joe this week with fabulous guest and friend of the show, Yorktown Joe! We're talking about his favorite Joe, Recondo! Plus, listen until the end for a special prose Recondo tale from Yorktown himself! I love it! I also love the Movies and a Meal Podcast and I want you to love them too!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 89 pt 2
December 27, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBRing in the New Year with part 2 of the 1989 Action Force Annual story, Havoc in the Outback! My dialect and accents are really something to behold on this episode. I'll bet the Movies and a Meal Podcast team are excellent with accents, because they cover ALL the movies from all over the world!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force 1989 Annual Part 1
December 20, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBAnother fireside chat as I break down part 1 of the prose story, Havoc in the Outback from the excellent 1989 Action Force Annual! Also excellent, The Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a shout out!
Joe on Joe Illustrated Battle Action Force Annual 1987 Part 3
December 13, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 25.5 MBWrapping up our dive into the 1987 Battle Action Force Annual this week! It's a disjointed Cobra has a plan that Action Force must foil type of adventure, with some really great artwork! Also, this is my first recording on a new computer setup, so I'm still sorting out some settings! If it sounds weird, blame that! What doesn't sound weird, is the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Always check them out!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1987 pt. 2
December 06, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 27.6 MBBack from the sick ward this week to dig into the second part of our Action Force 1987 Annual, the story titled... Storm Shadow! It's a great, savage read. Not a lot of surprises, but if you like seeing the best there is at what he does, doing what he does best, you'll enjoy this episode. I'm talking about Storm Shadow, not me. Tell you what tho, the Movies and a Meal Podcast are the best at what they do... Talking Movies and Eating Meals! Check them out!
Sick Day Part 2
November 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 935 KBSorry, another week sick. Voice isn't here yet. But I WILL BE BACK next week!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: ARAH 301
November 22, 2023 09:50 - 9 minutes - 7.64 MBLarry Hama is back! This time, under the Skybound logo, and the book absolutely rips. Fast pacing, I love the art, I'm all in. I'm also under the weather this week, so it's a quick one!
You on Joe w/ Wordburglar
November 15, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 38 MBPut your earbuds on tight this week as the supertalented musical artist Wordburglar joins us for another episode of You on Joe! He just dropped the incredible song, 1980 Force and did the incredible Welcome To Cobra Island album, so there's a lot to discuss! Check him out at his website! Our friends at the Movies and a Meal podcast have a lot to discuss about Movies and Meals! Give them a listen!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 87 pt 1
November 08, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 20.3 MBMore Action Force Savagery! Seriously, they rack up a serious body count in the first story from this fantastic annual. Major Bludd and Baroness are practicing Colonialism and the Joes are there to stop them! Nothing stops the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Nothing!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1986 pt. 3
November 01, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MBOur final look at the Battle Action Force 1986 annual, as we dig into Snake Hunt! This solo Snake Eyes story puts him in John Rambo mode and I'm here for it! Really high Snake Eyes kill count on this one! I sure hope Movies and a Meal covered First Blood at some point. That's really a great movie, ignoring where the sequels took the character.
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1986 pt. 2
October 25, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 35.8 MBBack with Part 2 of the Action Force 1986 Annual where we discuss the story Death Beam! Have our sponsors, the Movies and a Meal Podcast covered Death Bed, The Bed That Eats People? I hope so. Also check out the Feedspot ranking of top G.I. Joe Podcasts! Yours truly is on there alongside some other amazing podcasts! Give it a look!
Joe on Joe Illustrated Battle Action Force Annual 1986 Part 1
October 18, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 27.5 MBBack across the pond we go, to explore the 1986 edition of the Action Force Annuals! This week, we cover the story Cobra Gold! Cobra Gold sounds like a Chuck Norris movie, that our wonderful sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast would cover! While mining for gold, Chuck Norris encounters a snake cult of terrorists, who worship 2 things, Gold and giant Cobras! This summer, Chuck Norris is Dirk Jackson in... Cobra Gold!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1988 pt. 2
October 11, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 20.1 MBBack with Part 2 of the Action Force 1988 Annual story featuring Flint, Lady J, Footloose and Laszlo Norval! Laszlo Norval sounds like a Bond villain, that our friends at the Movies and a Meal Podcast would cover! Give them a listen to find out!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: Action Force Annual 1988 pt. 1
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 29.8 MBCurl up under a warm blanket, dim the lights, and let me read to you a tale of virtual reality, Flint, Footloose and a chrome plated despot... I'm digging into the British Action Force Annual from 1988 today and I want you to come with me! Also, you should go with the Movies and a Meal Podcast if you want to live. I didn't make the rules, you just have to. Give them a listen!
You on Joe Ep 33: IDW Legacy w/ Cujo
September 27, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 31 MBThe legend returns to Joe on Joe! Cujo makes a welcome guest appearance to talk about the legacy of IDW G.I. Joe comics! Good, bad, ugly, influential or forgettable, we have a wide ranging discussion of the era. The Movies and a Meal also have a wide ranging discussion, but about both movies and meals! Give them a listen!
You on Joe Ep 32: Art Commissions w/ Bobby Pellechia
September 20, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 40.8 MBWe're back with You on Joe and talking about private art commissions! Listener and new friend, Bobby Pellechia reached out, inspired by his new Bazooka piece, to talk all about comicon art commissions. What resulted is a wide ranging chat about comics, collecting, and making the most our of your collecting opportunities! Movies and a Meal makes the most out of their movie reviews, that's for sure! Give them a listen to hear how!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe and The Transformers #4
September 13, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBI'm glad it's over. This is a great example of not setting up the right dominos in the first 3 issues, so when they fall into place it makes sense. There's actually a lot to dissect here, and we're dissecting it, in excruciating detail! The Movies and a Meal Podcast dissects your favorite films every week! I saw Equalizer 3, I'll bet they cover it!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe and The Transformers #3
September 06, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBThe McGuffin has gone off the rails, Hawk is a lovesick puppy, and literally, 1 robot transforms? And that's against his will? However, this issue did give us 2 of the GREATEST RANDOM PANELS in all of G.I. Joe lore, listen to find out what! Also listen to the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They have all the hot goss on your cinematic adventures!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: G.I. Joe and The Transformers #2
August 30, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes - 37.3 MBWe're back for issue #2 of the epic, G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover from 1987! MacGuffins are used! Characterizations are tossed! It's a wild scene this month but I'm here for it! I'm also here for the Movies and a Meal Podcast! You should be too, check them out!
Joe on Joe Illustrated: G. I. Joe and The Transformers #1
August 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBJoe on Joe Illustrated returns with some Autobot goodness! Let's go back to 1987 where the Joes officially met the Autobots for the first time, and Bumblebee pays the price! The Movies and a Meal Podcast are always paying the price for their movie knowledge. They spend their days answering obscure questions about Kubrick and Lean, and just what will the legacy of Steven Spielberg ultimately be? Give them a listen to find out!
Reruns on Joe - The Great Morgan Lofting!
August 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBLife got in the way a bit this week, so let's dig back into the archives and revisit one of my favorite episodes, that time I was blessed to sit with The Baroness herself, Morgan Lofting! I know you'll love this interview, and hope you all have a great week!
You on Joe Ep 31: ARAH #45 w/ John Cooper
August 09, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 36.7 MBI'm always up to talk ninjas, so when John Cooper from The Treasures Unknown collectibles shop said he loved the reveal of Zartan being the murderer of the Hard Master, I knew we'd have a great conversation. I hope you enjoy the chat, make sure to check out The Treasures Unknown @TheTreasureUnknown all over the internet for some really amazing vintage toys! And, the Movies and a Meal Podcast may not be talking toys, but I'm sure they talked Barbie, so give them a listen!
You on Joe Ep 30: Snake Eyes v2 w/ Matt Donnelly
August 02, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 33.7 MBIt's my pleasure to welcome The Mind Noodler himself, Matt Donnelly (Penn's Sunday School, Penn & Teller: Fool Us) to talk about possibly the greatest action figure of all time... Snake Eyes 1985! Matt joined me to reminisce about his childhood love of the mysterious ninja and we dove into Matt's adventures in the world of magic. The Foolers Live tour is happening soon, so make sure you get out and see them in person! I'd like to see our sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast, live but...
A Brief Commercial Break
July 26, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTaking a break from all my worries this week, so how about a rerun of G.I. Columbo!
JoJ Theater Presents: Frost/Destro
July 19, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 27.7 MBJoe on Joe Theater is back with another entry for Cobra Convergence 7! This year, famed British Presenter David Frost sat down with Destro himself, circa 1987, for an insightful look into the mind of the world's foremost supplier of weaponry. Written and Produced by Joe Slepski Starring Scot Peacock as Destro Joe Slepski as David Frost This parody was produced with loving respect for all the great work that Mr. Frost gave the world. We also love our sponsors, the Movies and a Meal P...
You on Joe Ep 27: Road Pig w/ HCC788
July 12, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 39 MBIt's July, so that means it's time for Cobra Convergence 7! Spearheaded by Hooded Cobra Commander 788 himself, Bryan Lower, #CobraConvergence is a month long celebration of all things #Cobra, so what better way to discuss it than an indepth look at that savage maniac, Road Pig! I'm sure the Movies and a Meal Podcast have covered the Mad Max movies, because Road Pig would be right at home there! Check them out and see!
You on Joe Ep 26: Commodore 64 w/ Dave Amiott
July 05, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBComedian and writer Dave Amiott returns to talk about his favorited G.I. Joe video game of all time... the Commodore 64 game! This pixelated classic was off my radar and I really enjoyed learning more about it, and discussing it with Dave! If you're in the Los Angeles area, Dave it in the Thursday night This Week, This Week show that goes up at the Open Fist Theater in Atwater Village. Check him out! Also check out the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They're talking Indiana Jones and the Dia...
You on Joe Ep 25: ARAH 10-19 w/ Rob Irizarry Pt. 2
June 28, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 36.7 MBYou're back for Part 2 of my deep dive into G.I. Joe A Real American Hero issues 10-19 with What's on Joe Mind's Rob Irizarry! We wrap up our coverage of this amazing run of issues and if you missed Part 1... go back and listen! Also go back and listen to every episode of the Movies and a Meal Podcast! They cover ALL the movies!
You on Joe Ep 24: ARAH 10-19 w/ Rob Irizarry
June 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBI'm joined by fellow G.I. Joe podcaster, Rob Irizarry of What's on Joe Mind to dig deep into G.I. Joe A Real American Hero issues #10-19! We get into all manner of comic book opinion and history, and in part 1, cover 10-14 of this amazing run of books. An amazing podcast you should be listening to is the Movies and a Meal Podcast! Give them a listen today!
You on Joe Ep 23: Tomax & Xamot w/ Jason Luna
June 14, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 35.7 MBStandup and actor, Jason Luna, joins me to talk about our favorite twins, Tomax and Xamot! Fitting... because he's a twin himself! I'm sure that our sponsors, The Movies and a Meal Podcast, have covered Twins, but if they haven't, consider this a challenge.
You on Joe Ep: 22 Star Wars v G.I. Joe w/ Blaine Gingerich
June 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBG.I. Joe and Star Wars collector Blaine Gingerich joins me this week to debate the eternal question... Star Wars v G.I. Joe? Who do you got? I got the Movies and a Meal Podcast, that's who I have. They win every time and you should give them a listen!
You on Joe Ep 21: Joe w/ Mary Lynn Slepski
May 31, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 33 MBIt's the most special episode of Joe on Joe that I'll ever record, as my guest today is Mary Lynn Slepski, my Mom, who joins us to talk about my personal G.I. Joe origins! We go way back to 1983, even 1961, to discuss her favorite things growing up in Chicago! I really think you're going to love this episode, and I hope that it reconnects you in some way to your family, and the people that helped you along your own journey. The Movies and a Meal Podcast has absolutely shepherded this sh...
You on Joe Ep 20: 1984-85 Catalog w/ Jeremiah Stafford Part 2
May 24, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes - 43.4 MBI hope you enjoyed last week, because here's part 2 of my talk with G.I. Joe expert, Jeremiah Stafford about the greatest Joe catalog of all! If you didn't enjoy last week, I'll see you next week then! You will ALWAYS enjoy the episodes from our great sponsor, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! I know you will!
You on Joe Ep 19: The 84/85 Catalog w/ Jeremiah Stafford Part 1
May 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThis week G.I. Joe and Toy expert, Jeremiah Stafford joins me to talk about the Rosetta Stone of our G.I. Joe childhood, the 1984/85 Product Catalog! This was the year everything changed, and we walk through it step by step. So much so, that this is a 2-part episode! I don't know how many 2-part episodes that The Movies and a Meal Podcast have done, but I imagine they devoted that much time to the Paul Blart films. I hope they did. Give them a listen to find out!
You on Joe Ep 18: Super Joe w/ Austin Hough
May 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBThis week, Austin Hough joins me to discuss the 3 3/4" G.I. Joe predecessor... Super Joe! Austin is the publisher of the upcoming comic, Super Joe Unlimited, and a big name in the MEGO customizer world! We talk about his MEGO work, his comic book projects, and an exclusive connection to Super Joe Unlimited from the Real American Hero IDW comic book line! Listen to find out what it is! You should also be listening to the Movies and a Meal Podcast to find out what they think about this ...
You on Joe Ep. 17: Generational Joe w/ Jordan Bonaparte & Dom
May 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.5 MBOur neighbors from the North, Jordan Bonaparte (Nighttime Podcast) and his young son, Dom, joins us this week to talk about the unique bond that G.I. Joe creates between generations. It's really a very special episode. Also very special, the Movies and a Meal Podcast! This week, one of them has to face down a school bully! Give them a listen!