Friday, December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas from G.l. Joe: A Real American Headcast!

Merry Christmas from all of us at G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast

In honor of the special holiday, I present to you: Special Christmas episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast


This episode, Ryan Daly, Kyle Benning, and myself are joined by Jif Fishman from The Comic Book Fight Club as we look at the first wave of the G.I. Joe action figures.

The site we used to look up the information is located at: YoJoe.com

Join us as we look at the figures for Scarlet, Grunt, Stalker, Snake Eyes plus several more.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and our coverage.  We can be reached at gijoe@headspeaks.com.

You can also e-mail us a MP3 file, which we will play on the air.

As always, we can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com and over on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us at the beginning of January for our next episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 5: Tanks for the Memories.

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Episode 4: Issue 4 - Operation:Wingfield

Joes, Attenhut!
Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 4: Issue 4 - Operation:Wingfield

In our fourth episode, my teammates and I, talk about the fourth issue of G.I. Joe.  This month, the Joes confront an group of survivalist wannabes and their leader... Wingfield. Who is Wingfield and want does he have in store for our Joes?  Listen for further details.....



G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 4: Operation Wingfield!

Credits for this issue are:

Comic Title: G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #4
Title: "Operation:Wingfield"
Cover Date: October 1982 
On Sale Date: June 22, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Plotter/Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Scripter: Larry Hama
Inker: Jon D'Agostino
Inker: Jack Abel
Letterer: Diana Albers
Colorist: George Roussos

Cover Credits
Penciller: Bob Hall
Inker: Allen Milgrom

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #2 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #4 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)

As always, this information comes from: Mikes Amazing World of Comics

As far as the G.I. Joe cartoon, this month we look at the second episode entitled "Slaves of the Cobra Master".

This episode first aired September 13, 1983 and was written by Ron Friedman.

Today's end song is 'Oh Sharry' by Steve Perry.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and our coverage.  We can be reached at gijoe@headspeaks.com.

You can also e-mail us a MP3 file, which we will play on the air.

As always, we can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com and over on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us next month for our next episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 5: Tanks for the Memories.

And if things work out, we should have a special Christmas episode for you...

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Episode 3: Issue 3 - The Trojan Gambit

Joes, Attenhut!
Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 3: Issue 3 - The Trojan Gambit

In our third episode, my team mates and I, talk about the third issue of G.I. Joe.  This month, the Joes must face a deadly robot in their midst!  Listen for further details.....

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero # 3

Credits for this issue are:

Title: "The Trojan Gambit"
G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #3
Cover Date: September 1982 
On Sale Date: June 1, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Inkers: Jack Abel & Jon D'Agostino
Letterer: Diana Albers
Colorist: George Roussos
Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Cover Credits
Penciller: Bob Hall
Inker: Allen Milgrom
Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #2 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #3 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)

As always, this information comes from: Mikes Amazing World of Comics

Starting this episode, a new feature...  We will start re-watching and reviewing the 1980's G.I. Joe cartoon, one episode at a time.

This month we look at the first episode entitled "The Cobra Strikes" where we meet our Joes and their enemy Cobra Commander and The MASS Device.

This episode first aired September 12, 1983 and was written by Ron Friedman.

Plus I've decided to start playing songs at the end of the episode that relate to the show.

This episode, we play Mr. Roboto by Styx.... Why?  Listen to this episode and find out!

Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and our coverage.  We can be reached at gijoe@headspeaks.com.

You can also e-mail us a MP3 file, which we will play on the air.

As always, we can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com and over on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us next month for our next episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 4: Operation:Wingfield

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Episode 2: Issue 2 - Panic at the North Pole!

Joes, Attenhut!
Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 2: Issue 2 - Panic at the North Pole!

This time out me and my co-podcasting cohorts take a look at the second fantastic issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. This time out in Panic at the North Pole, takes a look at a small group of Joes (Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Breaker, and Stalker) as they investigate the disappearance of a research facility at the north pole.  Our team finds a mysterious new enemy they must deal with... or perish!

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero 2: PANIC AT THE NORTH POLE!
Credits for this issue are:

Cover Date: August 1982 
On Sale Date: May 4, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Title: "Panic at the North Pole"
Pages: 22

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Don David Perlin
Inker: Jack Abel
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Bob Sharen
Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Cover Credits
Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Jack Abel

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 (1986)
Tales of G.I. Joe #2 (1988)

G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)

And before the end credits, stay tuned as I play the song: "Mighty Quinn" by the British band Manfred Mann.

Check it out.

Be sure to let us know what you think of this episode and our coverage.  We can be reached at gijoe@headspeaks.com.

You can also e-mail us a MP3 file, which we will play on the air.

As always, we can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com and over on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us next month for our next episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 3: The Trojan Gambit!

Joes.... Dismissed!

Friday, September 4, 2015

Episode 1: Issue 1 - Operation: Lady Doomsday!

Joes, Attenhut!
Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 1: Issue 1 - Operation: Lady Doomsday!

This episode I introduce you to my two amazing co-hosts, Kyle Benning and Ryan Daly.  Listen as we discover their G.I. Joe Origins.

Then we look at the first issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.  The first issue contains two stories.  Operation: Lady Doomsday as the Joe team has to rescue a woman bent on their destruction.  The second story ...Hot Potato, follows a small team of Joes on a mission in the Middle East.

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 1
Credits for the first issue are:

First story:
Title: "Operation:Lady Doomsday"

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Inker: Bob McLeod
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)
Cover Credits
Penciller: Herb Trimpe

Inker: Bob McLeod

Cover Date: June 1982 
On Sale Date: March 2, 1982
Cover Price: $1.50


Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe a Real American Hero Special Treasury Edition #1 (1982)
G.I. Joe Yearbook #1 (1985)
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 (1986)
Tales of G.I. Joe #1 (1988)

G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)

Second story:
Title: "...Hot Potato"
Pages: 10

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Don David Perlin
Inker: Jack Abel
Letterer: Rick L. Parker
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe a Real American Hero Special Treasury Edition #1 (1982)
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #1 (1986)
Tales of G.I. Joe #1 (1988)

We can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com, on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us next month for our fantastic first official episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as I introduce my fellow hosts, Kyle Benning and Ryan Daly and we cover the first issue of the Marvel comic 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!

Joes.... Dismissed!

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Episode 0: And Knowing Is Half The Battle!

Joes, Attenhut!
Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, the 0 episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast!

This episode, I, Aaron *Head* Moss, your host, present to you, a little background on the G.I. Joe comics, tv shows, toys and movies.  Also, before the final credits, I play a special surprise....

Come join me and starting next episode, my two mostly normal co-hosts, Kyle Benning and Ryan Daly, as we cover the Marvel G.I. Joe comic book series.  Then when it cancels with issue 155, we'll move over to the IDW continuation of the title with issue 155 1/2.

Also, we'll talk about the Special Missions title, Order of Battle, the Yearbooks, and possibly G.I. Joe vs Transformers.

Take a listen and let us know what YOU think.

We can be found here at http://gijoe.headspeaks.com, on iTunes and Stitcher radio.

On the right side, you can find links to pages containing other works of Aaron *Head* Moss, Ryan Daly, and Kyle Benning.  Check out our other fantastic podcasts.

Please send us your thoughts and concerns to gijoe@headspeaks.com.
If you want to send us an MP3 with your comments, feel free to do so and we'll play it on the air.

G.I. Joe is owned and trademarked by it's respective copyright holders.  We make no money from this Headcast.  We just want to spread the love of G.I. Joe with the podcasting world!

Join us next month for our fantastic first official episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as I introduce my fellow hosts, Kyle Benning and Ryan Daly and we cover the first issue of the Marvel comic 'G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero!

Joes.... Dismissed!