Epic Tales From the Sewers: a Tmnt Podcast
By Justin Cooper
Epic Tales From the Sewers: a Tmnt PodcastAug 12, 2021
The Last Ronin The Lost Years Issue 2
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!
The Last Ronin the Lost Years Issue 1
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!
Epic Tales from writer Patrick Hickey Jr and Joshua Adams
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.
The Women Storm the Sewers: All Female Tmnt Takeover!
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.
Epic LiveStream with Danny Harrell and Mike Rooth!
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.
Epic Tales from Artist RZP!
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!
TMNT Annual #1, IDW # 21 & 22 and Old Hob Microseries
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
TMNT Adventures 19, The Mighty Mutanimals Mini series #1, and TMNT adventures # 20
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!
Top TMNT action figures of 2023 with Special Guests
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
Epic Tales with Artist Rich Woodall
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/
Mutants in the Now with Julian Kay!
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
Epic Tales with TMNT Decennium
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!
The Secret History of the Foot Clan 1-4
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
Epic Livestream with Casey and Isaac from Casey Jones Amnesiacs!
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
Epic Tales from the sewers TMNT Video Game Livestream.
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!
TMNT Adventures 16, 17 & 18
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!
Epic Tales with Stranger Things & TMNT artist Fero Pe.
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!
Epic tales with the Beyond the Cape Podcast
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.
Kevin Eastman at the 2023 C2e2 Press Panel.
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!
Epic Tales with Joey from Ninja Toitles!
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!
Epic Livestream with Number one fan Michele Ivey
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!
The IDW issues #20, Krang Micro-series & Baxter Stockman Micro-series
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!
Talking Turtles, with Teddy from Teddygaming Review!
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.
TMNT The IDW Issues 17, 18 & 19 Enter the Neutrinos!
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/
The TMNT Commemorative Sewer cover Campaign with James Lane
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!
2nd time around Toys and Comics with Ethan Volungis!
We are talking to super collector Ethan Volungis about his collection on vintage TMNT figures, comics and TMNT memorabilia.
When it comes to collecting vintage turtles, Ethan knows his stuff. Listen in as Justin and Eric take a tour of his Turtle Lair and he shows us his collection.
There's lots of obscure things that we discuss and plenty of comics, Action figures and vehicles that we are talking about to keep the vintage collectors happy!
A Vintage TMNT Playmates commercial for "Don's Sewer Squirter" mentioned in the episode.
Then an All new Pizza Time BBQ Chicken Pizza!
Epic Tales from the Sewers with Erik Burnham
On this episode your hosts Justin and Eric are joined by special guest host Drew Mollo from the Splash Pages podcast. He is our expert on everything Ghostbusters, because we have a special guest this week.
Our guest Erik Burnham has written for the who's who of comic book and movie characters including: Godzillia, Transformers, Gi Joe, Army of Darkness vs Reanimator, The Simpsons Comics, Spider-Man, Galaxy Quest, Back to the Future , Ghostbusters and of course the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
We are discussing his recent 4 issue run on The Saturday Morning Adventures TMNT series as well as Armageddon Game the Alliance series from IDW
A Special Pizza Time mentioned in the episode as well "Egon's Favorite Mac & Cheese" from the Ghostbuster's cookbook.
( I bought the book just for this occasion).
Be sure to follow our guest Erik Burnham on Twitter and Instagram @erikburnham and his website Burnhamania.com!
Drew can be heard weekly on the Dorkening Podcast Network's Splash Pages show and his writes for Screenrant.com. Check him out on Instagram @Ghostbusterman11984.
Epic Tales from the Sewers with Chris Vance
Artist and Baltimore native Chris Vance joins us.
Coming from his appearance in the Draw Off at Granite State comic con in 2022, Chris is just revealing two new covers for the Lost Years to us!
This episode was pulled from the livestream on 03/16/23 where Chris was able to reveal the new images to his cover for The Lost Years #3 and his Inker is former schoolmate Sophie Campbell! (what an on air revelation that was!)
Chris talks about his exposure to early TMNT books and his artwork as a whole, and just where his inspiration comes from.
A very Maryland Pizza recipe with Pizza Time as well.
Steven King! (The Artist not The Author)
Today Eric and Justin are joined by the well known artist in the TMNT community Mr. Steven King!
His distinct style as a Turtle artist is heavily influenced by the original Mirage style from Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Jim Lawson.
We are speaking to Steven about his appearance at Granite State Comic Con this past year and his future plans in the Turtle community.
Tune in as he drops some really great Mirage Era comic knowledge and discusses his art style and specifically we ask about all this tiny dots!
Pizza Time is a West Virginia staple, or as I am told by Both Eric and Steven, Peperoni Rolls!
TMNT Adventures 13 -15 Showdown in the Colosseum, the Jaguar & Dreadmon!
TMNT Adventures issues 13, 14 & 15.
The turtles are helped by their former ally Leatherhead and the mysterious Trap who brings Wingnut and Screwloose, to fight the Insectoid army of Maligna!
They fight to rescue Cherube from the slimy clutches of Krang Warlord of Dimension X, and free the turnstone from enemy hands.
Next we head to the jungles of South America where the team encounters the Jaguar, a mutated jungle dwelling Jaguar. Will he be ally or enemy to the team? Listen in for the story.
A short travel down the river, guided by their new friend Jaguar, the Turtles stumble upon an undiscovered civilization where both Man and dinosaur live in harmony. They encounter a Lobo or Wolf-man as they seek to rescue the tribes people from an inhuman mining operation.
Plus a Pizza Potstickers recipe for Pizza time!
Be sure to check for new episodes and guest info on our website Epictalesfromthesewers.com!
Livestream with Stand it Up Comics
This time we tried out a Livestream on our Facebook page and for the Dorkening Podcast network pages.
We invited a special guest Scott from Stand it Up comics.
These are comic character and series themed 3 D printed stands for displaying graded and ungraded books.
Check us out on Youtube or our Facebook group Epic Shells to watch the video.
The Lost Years Preview episode with Jason Flowers & Dave Wheeler
Joining Eric & Justin are returning guest and Lost Years ( and Last Ronin) Variant cover artist Jason Flowers, and Artist, Toy designer/collector and comic creator himself Mr. Dave Wheeler.
We have the group together to talk about predictions for the Lost Years.
What can we expect from the story, the artwork and possible predictions for the 4 new turtles that April and Casey Marie are raising.
We also talk about art, conventions, fan experiences and a lot of toys.
Then the return of Pizza time!
Be sure to follow our guests and check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com.
Epic tales and Toking With presents Steve Lavigne
Attack of The Giant Turtle! IDW issues #15 & 16 & The Fugitoid Micro series.
IDW Series issues 15 & 16 and the Fugitoid Microseries.
The IDW TMNT issues 15& 16 have Slash the giant Mutated snapping turtle has been mutated by Stockgen and programed to hunt the Turtles.
The Four brothers while looking for a new lair, are confronted by the behemoth in their new home.
What happens when the four take on the giant Snapper?
The Neutrino scientist Dr. Honeycott tells us his origin story of how he escaped the clutches of Krang and reveals some suprises about his involvement with the Turtles, Splinter and the Foot Clan, in the Fugitoid Micro-series.
A Pizza Recipe and the classic Playmates commercial for Slash & the Fugitoid.
Be sure to check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com or our Facebook Group Epic Shells!
Epic Tales from the Sewers with Thom Bulman
You may recognize the name Thom Bulman from season 4 of the reality series Ink Master, or from his appearance on Grudge Match, but today he is all about Turtles and discussing the new release of his custom sneakers the Bullairs!
Thom is a Tattoo artist and fashion designer who has created something any Turtle's fan would love to wear in his Bullair sneakers.
Listen in as we discuss how he got started, his inspirations for shoes, some Ink Master questions and thew strangest places he ever put a tattoo.
Trust us Thom can definitely keep up and he has a Turtle Cave that was full of vintage action figures of all kinds,and Both Justin and Eric swooned at the sight of his room.
Check out Bullairs.com or follow Thom on Instagram @bull_airs and @Bull_airs_official.
Epic Tales from the Sewers with Mateus Santolouco
In this episode while Eric is away Justin speaks to Legendary Turtles artist and writer Mateus Santolouco!
From the early run of the IDW TMNT series issues 21-29, the Secret Origin of the Foot Clan and the entirety of Shredder in Hell, we discuss the indelible mark that Mateus has left on the TMNT universe.
Just what is the Foot Clan's goal? Is the Shredder honorable at heart? What was the original plan for Kitsune? We are asking these and more.
A special Japanese featured Pizza time to accompany this Foot Clan packed episode.
Be sure to follow our guest @Santolouco on Twitter @Santolouco_art on Instagram and @stoutclub for more of his creator owned series and upcoming projects.
The Return of Mike Rooth!
Hot from his Belt winning appearance at Granite State Comic con, we are joined by the new Granite State Sketch champion, and resident Canadian Viking artist himself, Mr. Mike Rooth!
Be sure to check out this very energetic episode, where Mike actually draws a remarque while we talk, very cool!
follow Mike on instagram @uncouthrooth
A very Bacon filled Pizza recipe for Pizza time!
Epic Tales from the Sewers with Camillo DiPietrantonio
On this episode The guys are joined by Australian artist Camillo DiPietrantonio.
Camillo is an Australian artist that has produced some amazing TMNT covers for The Last Ronin issues #1 & 2, as well as one for TMNT issue # 100.
He also happens to have some pretty strong opinions about Pizza, seeing how he was born in Italy and all.
Listen in as we discuss His connection to the turtles, classic comics and his experience as an artist.
Remember Camillo says you can't call it a Pizza if it has Pineapple on it, you have to call it a Circular food disc!
Check out the Four cheese Pizza time.
Be sure to follow us at Epic Tales from the sewers.com and on Twitter @Epicsewers and our facebook group Epic Shells.
Of Rat's and Kings TMNT Adventures 11 & 12
In this episode we cover the TMNT adventures issues 11 & 12.
In issue 11, the Turtles chase Rocksteady & Bebop through the sewers and straight into the lair of the Rat King!
Plus the original Playmates Rat King toy commercial.
Issue 12 finds the return of Mary Bones, the sorceress that changed Leatherhead into the Alligator mutant that he is today.
Mary Bones transforms into the Warlord Cherube, and holds the one thing Krang desires most The Turnstone!
The Turtles travel through Dimension X and reunite with some friends to fight the Alien forces of Maligna.
Two Pizza Time Recipes!
Check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com and @Epicsewers on Twitter and the Epic Shells Facebook group.
Hugh Rookwood joins Epic Tales from the Sewers
On this episode we are speaking with artist Hugh Rookwood.
We welcome Hugh as he prepares for his first ever TMNT cover with issue # 132 for the Armageddon game story arc of the IDW series.
We have a pretty deep conversation about art, martial arts, philosophy and some classic comic talk.
A sweet and savory Pizza Recipe too for your Pizza Time!
Guest Gavin Smith
IDW artist Gavin Smith is our guest today.
Our guest today is best known for his works on the IDW Star Trek comics the "Mirror War".
Cover artist for the upcoming issue TMNT #134, Gavin has also worked on books such as The Accelerators, Have you any Fear?, The Good Fight ( with Mark Waid), Human City, Ghost in the Shell, and Dead Legends!
Listen in on our conversation about turtles with Gavin and be sure to follow him on Instagram and Twitter @Gavinpsmith.
Check out the New Pizza recipe the BLT!
Pizza Time with Kirk Kooks!
On this pizza filled episode, Eric and Justin are talking with Youtuber and armature Pizza Chef Kirk from the Kirk Kooks channel.
youtube.com/c/KirkKooks
Kirk has collected 67 of the recipe's from the original 1987 TMNT cartoon into one cookbook, but not only that, he have made each one and tried them too!
Listen in to see which of these combinations was the most gross, and which was surprisingly tasty! Either way make sure you stock up on the Liver and Chocolate fudge!
Check out our guest's Youtube at Kirk Kooks and be sure to check out his book on Amazon.com.
A tasty recipe from the Cookbook for our Pizza Time as well.
Chris & Randy from Granite State Con
Our guests are Chris & Randy from Granite State Con.
We are talking some big time TMNT Guests, like Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Ben Bishop, Freddie Williams II and Judith Hoag!
Literally Turtlemania!
Find out what the comic con has in store this year for Granite State Comic Con.
Check them out at https://www.granitecon.com/
Pizza Time Recipe for Sourdough Pizza Crust.
The Last Ronin our favorite covers and story Wrap up
Justin and Eric are joined by Rob Denner the Casey Jones superfan, who has been the "Turtle guy" for a long time in a lot of the online groups for comics. He and Eric are the guys to ask about ant variant covers, so we decided to have some fun and pick out several of our favorite covers.
So hear in no particular order we present our favorite covers from the Last Ronin issues 1-5.
Who's number one, listen and find out!
Back with a brand new Pizza Recipe it's Pizza Time!
Check out the Website Epictalesfromthesewers.com.
The Last Ronin, the long cut
This special Bonus episode features all five parts of the Last Ronin.
Issues 1-5 spanning over thirty years in the making, and countless variant covers, we present the story in it's completed form for your listening pleasure.
The Last Ronin Issue #5
In this the final chapter of the Last Ronin series, Justin brings to life one last time the tale of revenge between the clan Hamato's sole surviving member The Ronin and the Foot Clan's Oroku Hiroto!
Check out this final chapter as we cover the Last Ronin issue #5.
Then your Pizza time.
Be sure not to miss this final chapter of the Last Ronin!
The Animated Last Ronin with Magnus Edlund
In this episode Eric and Justin get to talk to the creator of the animated Fan Film for the Last Ronin. We reach all the way to Sweden to speak with this CGI artist and director Mr. Magnus Edlund.
Magnus and his team of animators, Voice over artists, and sound technicians are working on a fully CGI animated scene from the comic series.
This is a fan film from some passionate fans of the TMNT who have come together to create something special, and we are here to find out all about the man who brought this project together.
Be sure to check out the Youtube page Speedokaggen for his other animated projects and the Last Ronin Animated project that's set to release on July 1st.
Follow Epic Tales From the sewers at Epictalesfromthesewers.com.
The Last Ronin Issue # 4
The second to last issue of the Last Ronin is here.
Issue 4 finds the Ronin working with April and Casey Marie Jones to coordinate an attack on Roosevelt Island and take out Baxter Stockman himself!
Ronin attempts to teach Casey Marie some ninjutsu and in process reveals a little more of his back story, and we have the last of the flashbacks to show just what went down with Donatello and Splinter when they tried to broker peace with The Foot Clan's newest leader Oroku Hiroto!
A new Pizza recipe fit for a Turtle!
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Return of the Shredder with Francois Chau!
In this Episode Justin and Eric are joined by the Shredder himself from the TMNT II Secret of the OOZE movie, Actor Francois Chau!
With over 138 film and Television credits to his career spanning more than 35 years, Justin and Eric ask him some burning questions about his experience with TMNT.
The conversation goes on to discuss his work on Fan Favorite show Lost as the Dr. Pierre Chang from the Dharma Initiative, and his role as Walter from the Amazon Prime series The Tick.
Francois is a big fan of all things Sci Fi and we have a great conversation that you are sure to enjoy, so check it out Dudes!
A new Pizza Recipe from the Shredder too.