Episodes
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June 5, 2023
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! --- S...
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May 23, 2023
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...
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April 23, 2023
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 Intervi...
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April 18, 2023
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 Neu...
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April 6, 2023
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...
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April 2, 2023
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 "Do...
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March 24, 2023
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...
Guest: Erik Burnham
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March 16, 2023
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 ...
Guest: Chris Vance
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Feb. 20, 2023
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...
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Feb. 13, 2023
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....
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Jan. 26, 2023
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message
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Jan. 18, 2023
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 ...
Guests: Dave Wheeler , Jason Flowers
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Jan. 9, 2023
Epic tales and Toking With presents Steve Lavigne
While covering for Ben & Jeff from Toking With the Dead and Still Toking, Eric & Justin, along with their co-pilot Leo Pond from the Dorkening, speak to legendary Mirage Comics artist and Turtle inspiration Mr. Steve Lavigne! Steve is know for his iconic licensed artwork and coloring for the original TMNT series, as well as creating some of the most beloved characters like, Sgt Bananas, Cudley the Cowlick, and Stump & Sling! We talk to Steve about The Last Ronin, upcoming The lost Years and his ...
Guest: Steve Lavigne
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Dec. 31, 2022
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 w...
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Nov. 21, 2022
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...
Guest: Thom Bulman
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Nov. 17, 2022
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 accom...
Guest: Mateus Santolouco
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Oct. 24, 2022
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message
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Oct. 15, 2022
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 Pi...
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Oct. 6, 2022
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...
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Sept. 29, 2022
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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message
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Sept. 10, 2022
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 ...
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Aug. 19, 2022
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...
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Aug. 10, 2022
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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message
Guest: Granite State Comic Con
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Aug. 5, 2022
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 ...