Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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 ...

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 b...

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 reci...

We are talking to the author and curator for the 2021 Book about the TMNT history and Toy series Mr. Chris Fawcett! Check out his book Rad Plastic! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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...

Eric and Justin are joined by the Artist and Painter for Last Ronin covers 1-5 Johnny Desjardins! We are talking to Johnny about his art style, his love for Cars, paint supplies and what he absolutely loves about TMNT! We get to know a bit more about Johnny's process and his influences and early work, from his artwork on Marvel to Dynamite and now his covers for The Last Robin. Be sure to check out his website Freehandcomics.com and follow him on Instagram @Johnnydesjardins A Breakfa...

In this last of our Preview episodes, Justin , Eric and Scott are joined by The Last Ronin Cover Artist and returning guest Jason Flowers, and new Guest and TMNT superfan Travis Doss! We are discussing our predictions and the variant covers for the final issue of the series. we are discussing the previously released Last Ronin Design Archive as well as the 59 Variant covers ( including 2 from Jason Flowers himself) and the other items that will be release such as the new Necca Action figures a...

On this episode Justin and Eric are talking turtles and tentacles with David Nguyen! Not only is David the co-owner of the shop Tentacle 10, but he happens to travel the convention circuit with Kevin Eastman! Talk about the inside scoop! David talks about some of his favorite moments on the road and just what his experience has been like. All this gearing up for the 2022 tour for the Kevin Eastman fan club and in anticipation for the Last Ronin issue #5 released later this year. Join...

This week Eric & Justin are joined by JB from the Tales from the Podcast show and returning guest Josh Nealis! We are discussing with JB his new Horror anthology comic called Tales of Shock & Terror! Josh, the head of Cutthroat comics, is back to tell us about the newest Kickstarter and where he is with his newest book called Turkey Sharks! Together JB and Josh are working to bring their visions to Cutthroat comics. We do manage to talk a little Tmnt too. We are discussing our favorite movie ...

Justin and Eric are joined by the martial Artist and Original Johnny Cage himself Master Daniel Pesina! We get to ask about his Martial Arts style, and experience and what it was like to be a Foot Soldier Ninja in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze. Not only that but we find out all kinds of facts about the Original two Mortal Kombat games, from the man who developed most of the moves that have become so iconic! Master Daniel famously played Johnny Cage, but also was the ...

This episode finds us back in the sewers with two stories from The TMNT Adventures Universe. First what happens when you cross a Secret Agent and a Chameleon? You get a whole lot of Mutant for Shredder and the Turtles to handle in "Codename Chameleon". Bebop and Rocksteady are back with the first appearance of the Knucklehead! Then in issue # 10 "Going Down?" a Clash of the Invertebrate Titans with the half man-half Roach Mutated Menace to the Turtles Scumbug and the Sewer lurking Parasitic Pl...

April O'neil has been the Turtles biggest fan and supporter sins issue # 2 of the Mirage Series back in the 1980's. She was the center character for the TMNT film and the Human perspective character for most of the Cartoons. On this April-centric Episode I am joined by the Channel 6 Chick and Super TMNT fan Lydie Watters! @Channel6chick on Instagram. Join us as we cover the IDW Best of TMNT April O'neil special. This covers The Mirage TMNT issue #2, the April O,neil Microseries issue #3 and ...