Episodes

Next in order are issues #13 & 14 with the 2012 Annual Issue. After the events of the Casey Jones Microseries we pick up the action as Casey shows up at the Second Time Around shop injured. Raph does not take it well and storms off after Casey's father. Sherdder is looking for answers from Karai and General Krang reveals his true self and motives! The Next Story is the Annual 2012 with an original story and artwork by Kevin Eastman! A new Pizza Time Recipe Be sure to check us out in our Fac...

Have you ever wondered how it felt to be inside of the Turtle suit from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies? Or who was behing the mask with the nunchucks? Well Actor Kenn Scott (aka Raphael from the TMNT 1& 2) is here to talk about his Book Teenage Ninja, Mutant Turtle, becoming the Reel Raphael. We are talking with this Director, Writer, Actor, Musician and lifelong Martial Artist about just what it's like being a Ninja. Our Raphael themed Pizza Recipe is called Raph's Waffels! ...

On this episode Justin and Eric are joined by comic artist Mike Rooth. This is an exciting conversation where both Eric and Justin get to talk with Swamp Thing Artist and TMNT cover artist Mike Rooth. From a conversation about The Last Ronin covers to Usagi Yojimbo and his work on the Kickstarter book Dodge. This is an exciting and high energy talk with The artist. From 1980's wrestling to TMNT action figures we have this interview covered on all bases. Check out Mike at @uncouthrooth on Tw...

On a very special one year anniversary episode, I am speaking with none other than one half of the creators of the TMNT himself Mr Kevin Eastman! We have an interview and I get to ask all of the burning questions that we have all wanted to ask, but never got the chance to, until now that is. The second part of the episode is the recap of The Last Ronin issue #3! With a new Pizza time to commemorate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast this is a can't miss episode! --- Send in a voice messa...

In this episode we are covering the Micro series #5 Splinter and issues 11& 12 of the IDW comic series. In his solo battle against the Foot Clan, Splinter discovers that his old Rival and Murder Oroku Saki has also returned from the grave. Splinter must fight his way through the Foot clan and face the Shredder himself. Also discussed is the Splinter microseries where we get some back story on a Young Hamato Yoshi. We see a lot of similarities to Raphael and also get the origin of how Yoshi met...

This Episode we will be speaking with Last Ronin variant cover artist and TMNT fan Jason Flowers. Jason's artwork can be seen in the Variant covers of TMNT #99 and The Last Ronin issue #1. He is starting the second round of his Kickstarter for his original character Bounty Bullfrog! We are talking about how he got into Turtles, some Masters of the Universe, and some really great things that we love such as the Creature of the Black Lagoon. A lot to go over with this really fun conversation abo...

In this episode, we make our return to The TMNT Adventures with issue #8 the first appearance of Wingnut and Screwloose titled "Wild Things"! These dimension hoping characters are lose in NY city and wreaking havoc on the skylights and windows of New York. Fresh from their trip to the Intergalactic Wrestling stadium, the Turtles arrive on the scene to handle these Batty Villains! A new Pizza Recipe and another Toy segment about Wingnut and Screwloose from the Playmates line from 1990! Be sure ...

The Last Ronin issue # 3 is almost upon us, and we have some predictions to cover before it's released. Join our hosts Justin, Scott and Eric as they discuss the much anticipated follow up to the events of issue 2 of the Last Ronin. With a Special Voicemail from artist Ben Bishop to tease us about the upcoming action, this is a can't miss episode for any fan of the story so far. We are discussing who we think doesn't make it to issue 4, are there more than one bad guy in the story, who's head ...

Picking back up with issues #9 and 10, we find a new story arc starting called "Shadows of the Past". The Turtles, having now encountered some new players in town search for the Foot Clan and Splinter teaches them of the past struggles in Japan. Joined by my special Guest, Mr. Josh Nealis, the creative voice behind Cutthroat Comics. We will be talking about his creator owned universe and of course some Turtles! Look him up at Cutthroatcomics.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

On this episode I will be speaking with the Cover artist of the TMNT Universe series and the Batman/ TMNT crossovers Mr. Freddie Williams II. Of course I could not leave out the wonderful work that he did on The Masters of the Universe & Thundercats crossover or the Masters of the Universe & Injustice Crossover as well. We are talking art style, artists that we both admire and some great books that influenced his style. Not to mention how he broke into the business, upcoming projects and What w...

In this episode we are diving back into the gritty future world of The Last Ronin. Picking up from where we left off is this tale Titled "The First to Fall." We learn more of how the Ronin survived, what happened to him and what happened to April after they parted way all those years ago. An introduction to the "new" Casey Jones and some character exploration with Oroku Hiroto. Chapter 2 of the Last Ronin has some surprises in store for the reader, that even if you see coming, you were not prepa...

In this episode both Andy and Scott (Chrome Comics) are back to discuss our predictions for the upcoming second issue of The Last Ronin. We go into what we know, and then our theories on what we think is going to go down in the second issue titled "The First to Fall!". Check this episode out and see how close, or far off we are, and definitely head over to the Epic Shells Facebook group to discuss. A Last Ronin themed Mikey moment, and a Crunchy Pizza time. --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

IDW issues 7&8 and the Microseries #4 Leonardo. Baxter has equipped Old Hob with an army of Mechanical Mousers to capture Master Splinter. The brothers face off in their home and try to rescue their mentor. Leonardo faces the foot my himself in the Micro series issue #4, and he see's just how strong a lone Turtle can be against the odds! A Fresh "Pizza Time" and "Mikey moment" from Andy, and a new Vintage Toy review! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictale...

This episode we are discussing the Jennika Miniseries with the Artist and writer Brahm Revel. We get to talk about some of the influences and the behind the scenes storytelling pieces that made the Three issue Miniseries so successful. I also ask just where did he come up with some of the character aspects for Jennika, who feels like her own character. A brief talk about the ongoing Jennika II miniseries, available now, and we talk about Brahm's previous work on Marvel Knights X-men and his crea...

In this Episode I am joined by the Host of "Turtle Tracks" Brian VanHooker as we dive into the issues about some of the Maritime Mutants the Turtles run into. First The Turtles meet the Environmentally conscious Ray Fillet, a man mutated to a Manta Ray Mutant. Then we see the origin of the Alligator Agitator of the Turtles Leatherhead. These issues are also the return of Bebop and Rocksteady from Dimension X! Add to this the first appearance of Cuddly Cowlick, and The Intergalactic wrestling fed...

Fresh from his appearance at the Kevin Eastman Halloween Extravaganza, Comedian and lifetime Turtle Fan joins our hosts Justin and Andy for some Turtle Talk. From Pizza, to action figures and thoughts on the Last Ronin (Spoilers) this is a great conversation with a very funny man who loves Being a Turtle...fan! Check him out at Noredavis.com or on Spotify with his Albums "Too Woke" and "Live from Trap House". This episode contains some explicit Language. --- Send in a voice message: https://po...

Joining us in the sewer lair today we have the original voice of Michelangelo from the 1987 Turtle Cartoon Mr. Townsend Coleman! We are talking about his career as a voice actor from his roles as The Tick and of course Michelangelo. You will not want to miss his take on the Last Ronin! This is a great conversation where we got to have a chat about the cartoons we love, and even some experiences where he has met fans at conventions. Epic Tales from the Sewers proudly presents Mr. Townsend Coleman...

We are reading through the dramatic tale of revenge that is The Last Ronin. Issue One finds a lone surviving Turtle Hellbent on seeking revenge for his fallen family. Join us as we cover issue one of the Highly anticipated The Last Ronin! Spoilers ahead in this episode, we hold nothing back! Also a Last Ronin Mikey Moment and Pizza Time too! Just wanted to mention that I updated the audio on this one January 2023. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesf...

In this episode of the Podcast we are covering a Two issue miniseries called Infestation 2. This was a Companywide crossover from IDW comics that involved the Turtles taking on a Dark Presence in their sewers. This is a tale of the brothers taking on Supernatural forces and next up in our reading of the IDW series. Just in time for Halloween season. With your Spooky Mikey moment and another Pizza time, this will be a great stand alone story, especially if you missed it. --- Send in a voice mes...

In this special Bonus episode I am speaking with Chaz and Adam from Chromatic Phantom studios about their film project "Casey Jones Live Wire!". They , along with their Collaboration partner Steve are creating an original story that will delight fans of all ages. This is a special live action short film that is set in the 1980's. We get to talking a lot about the Casey, his character, his mask, and even what kind of Pizza he would eat. These guys really know their stories too, as we dive into wh...

In this episode we are reading through the IDW series issue #6 and the Microseries #3 Donatello. The Turtles stumble upon the Foot ninjas chasing a French speaking martial artist, and investigate/ Then Donatello takes a night out by himself to meet an online rival at The Science and Technology Expo! Held by the one and only Baxter Stockman himself! What could possibly go wrong? Matt from the Duo Finds joins us again, this time to talk about the Wild West Turtles! All that with another Mikey mome...

In this special Bonus Episode Justin and Andy with special Guest Scott talk about the hype and mystery surrounding the new IDW Comic The Last Ronin. This is just before the first highly anticipated issue will release! Of course we will have to discuss a few things that the Comic was compared to along the way, including Blade Runner, Logan, and the Dark Knight Returns. So stay tuned for an Epic Preview of The Last Ronin! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epict...

This episode follows Issue Three and Four of the TMNT Adventure or Archie Comics series. We also discuss the Cartoon episode with a few bit of trivia that you may not know. The most requested commercial so far, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Pies! This episode is full of Mutagen Goodness, or Green Vanilla Pudding! Speaking of Shrinking, we have the TMNT Video Game Commercials for the Hyperstone Heist and the "Turtles in Time" as a Bonus! Another Pizza Time with Andy Doyle, and the Mikey Moment of t...

Picking back up on the IDW Comic series with issues 5, The First issue of the Microseries (Raphael) and the second (Michalengelo). The Origin story and History of Hamato Yoshi and his sons. A Tale of Betrayal,revenge and new beginnings. Plus a Breakdown of the Technodrome Playset from the 1990 Playmates Toy from Matt of the Duo Finds.Then a new Recipe from the TMNT Cookbook and Mikey moment of the week. This Episode is one Deluxe Pizza with all the toppings! --- Send in a voice message: https:...