Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Episode 12: Issue 12 - Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes... The One Year Anniversary

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Fall in!

Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 12: Issue 12 - Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes... The One Year Anniversary

This time out, Aaron, Ryan, and special guest, Pat Sampson gather together to talk about the 12th issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

Issue 12: Three Strikes For Snake-Eyes

Credits for this issue are:
Cover Date: June 1983 
On Sale Date: March 8, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60
Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Jon D'Agostino
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Glynis Wein (Oliver)

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #5 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #12 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 2 TPB (2002)
Cover Credits
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Jack Abel

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

Then at 43 minutes in to the show, we look at the final episode of The Revenge of Cobra.

This episode first aired September 14, 1984 and was written by Ron Friedman.


At 1 hour and 12 minute mark, I play a couple of  messages from some friends of the show:  Nathaniel Wayne of The Council of Geeks and Ben Avery of Comic Book Time Machine.  Thanks guys for your support.

DC in the 80's Impel cards links:


http://dcinthe80s.blogspot.ca/2016/07/dc-in-80s-reviews-1991-gi-joe-impel.html
http://dcinthe80s.blogspot.ca/2016/07/dc-in-80s-reviews-1991-gi-joe-impel_21.html

Then I give special thanks to all those that have made this podcast possible.

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

You can also find us on The Headcast Network.

You can e-mail us at gijoe@headspeaks.com and let us know what you think!
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 world!

Join us next month for our one year anniversary episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 12 and the final episode of The Revenge of Cobra! Plus hopefully more surprises....

Joes, Dismissed!

Thursday, July 7, 2016

Episode 11 : Issue 11 The Pipeline Ploy

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 11 : Issue 11 The Pipeline Ploy

This time out, Aaron, Ryan, Kyle and Adam gather together to talk about issue 11 of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero.

G.I. Joe issue 11: The Pipeline Ploy

Credits for this issue are:
Comic Title: G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #11
Cover Date: May 1983 
On Sale Date: February 8, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Jon D'Agostino
Letterer: Rick L. Parker
Colorist: Christie Scheele

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #4 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #11 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 2 TPB (2002)

This time out, the Joes head to the Alaskan pipeline and meet a new deadly enemy.....

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

Then we look at the 4th episode of The Revenge of Cobra, "Battle on the Roof of the World".

This episode first aired September 13, 1984 and was written by Ron Friedman.

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

You can also find us on The Headcast Network.

You can e-mail us at gijoe@headspeaks.com and let us know what you think!
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 world!

Join us next month for our one year anniversary episode of G.I. Joe: A Real American Headcast, as we talk about G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, issue 12 and the final episode of The Revenge of Cobra! Plus hopefully more surprises....

Joes, Dismissed!

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Episode 10: A Nice Little Town Like Ours...

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 10 : Issue 10 A Nice Little Town Like Ours...

This time out, Aaron and Ryan are joined by newcomer Kevin Reitzel.

Listen as Kevin gives his Joe history and lets us know where his G.I Joe love comes from.

Then they discuss the beginning of a G.I. Joe era, issue 10.

Issue 10: A Nice Little Town Like Ours...

Credits for this issue are:
Cover Date: April 1983 
On Sale Date: January 11, 1983
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Title: "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..."

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Joseph Rosen
Colorist: Christie Scheele
Cover Credits
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Chic Stone

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #4 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #10 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)

This issue, the Joes discover a hidden Cobra town, named Springfield...  I kid you not... This issue will lead in to the next several years of G.I Joe stores.....

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

Then we look at the 3rd episode of The Revenge of Cobra, "The Palace of Doom".

This episode first aired September 12, 1984 and was written by Ron Friedman.

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

You can also find us on The Headcast Network.

You can e-mail us at gijoe@headspeaks.com and let us know what you think!
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 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 11 and the fourth episode of The Revenge of Cobra!

Joes, Dismissed!

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Episode 9: Issue 9 - The Diplomat

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 9: Issue 9 - The Diplomat

This time, Aaron, Ryan, and Kyle talk about Free Comic Book Day.

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

Free Comic Book Day has three main purposes:

To introduce everyone to the joys of reading comics.
To call back former comic book readers.
To thank current comic book buyers for their continued support.

Publishers produce special edition comics geared to attracting new non-comic readers. There is a wide diversity of comics available, from traditional comics fare like Archie and Disney, super-heroes from Marvel and DC, manga from Tokyopop, as well as work from independent publishers.

List of free comics (Gold and Silver) (from Free Comic Book Day's site):
Silver
ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT| AWAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY| THE PINK PANTHER FCBD 2016 EDITION
ARCANA STUDIOS| STAN LEE'S THE UNKNOWNS/HOWARD LOVECRAFT FCBD 2016 EDITION
ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| SONIC SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
ASPEN MLT| WORLDS OF ASPEN FCBD 2016 EDITION
AUTOMATIC PICTURES| CON MAN’S SPECTRUM #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS| LADY MECHANIKA #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BLACK MASK COMICS| WE CAN NEVER GO HOME/YOUNG TERRORISTS FCBD 2016 EDITION
CBLDF| HELP THE CBLDF… DEFEND COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARBY POP| BRUCE LEE: THE DRAGON RISES #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE ALL-AGES SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
DC COMICS DC SUPER HERO GIRLS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
DEVIL’S DUE/1FIRST COMICS|DEVIL’S DUE/1FIRST COMICS MIXTAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION
DRAWN & QUARTERLY| MOONCOP: A TOM GAULD SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| GRUMPY CAT (AND POKEY!) SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS INC.| LOVE AND ROCKETS SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
FIRST SECOND BOOKS| SCIENCE COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION
GEMSTONE PUBLISHING| OVERSTREET'S COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE FCBD 2016 EDITION
GRAPHIC INDIA| GRANT MORRISON'S AVATAREX: DESTROYER OF DARKNESS FCBD 2016 EDITION
GRAPHIX| GRAPHIX SPOTLIGHT: DREAM JUMPER BOOK ONE: NIGHTMARE ESCAPE FCBD 2016 EDITION
HERMES PRESS| THE PHANTOM: 80TH ANNIVERARY SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
IDW PUBLISHING| STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
IMAGE COMICS| ODDLY NORMAL CHAPTER ONE FCBD 2016 EDITION
KODANSHA| ATTACK ON TITAN ANTHOLOGY PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION
MARVEL| CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
NEW ENGLAND COMICS| THE TICK SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
NOBROW PRESS| HILDA AND THE STONE FOREST FCBD 2016 EDITION
ONI PRESS| JUNIOR BRAVES OF THE APOCALYPSE FCBD 2016 EDITION
PAPERCUTZ| SANJAY AND CRAIG/HARVEY BEAKS FCBD 2016 EDITION
REBELLION| 2000 AD SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
SPACE GOAT| SPACE GOAT PRESENTS: DARK LILY & FRIENDS FCBD 2016 EDITION
TH3RD WORLD| THE STUFF OF LEGEND PREVIEW FCBD 2016 EDITION
TITAN COMICS| ASSASSIN'S CREED FCBD 2016 EDITION
TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS| MARCH TRILOGY SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
UDON ENTERTAINMENT| STREET FIGHTER V SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES| SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES FCBD 2016 EDITION
VIZ MEDIA| VIZ ONE PUNCH MAN/MY HERO ACADEMIA SAMPLER FCBD 2016 EDITION
Z2 COMICS| Z2 COMICS LAB FCBD 2016 EDITION

Free Comic Book Day 2016: Gold Comics

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS| ARCHIE #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
BONGO COMICS| BONGO COMICS FREE-FOR-ALL FCBD 2016 EDITION
BOOM! STUDIOS| BOOM! STUDIOS SUMMER BLAST FCBD 2016 EDITION
DARK HORSE COMICS| DARK HORSE SERENITY/HELLBOY/ALIENS FCBD 2016 EDITION
DC COMICS| SUICIDE SQUAD #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT| BOB'S BURGERS FCBD 2016 EDITION
IDW PUBLISHING| ROM: SPACE KNIGHT #0 FCBD 2016 EDITION
IMAGE COMICS| CAMP MIDNIGHT FCBD 2016 EDITION
MARVEL COMICS| AVENGERS #1 FCBD 2016 EDITION
TITAN COMICS| DOCTOR WHO: FOUR DOCTORS SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT| VALIANT 4001 A.D. SPECIAL FCBD 2016 EDITION
VIZ MEDIA/ PERFECT SQUARE| PERFECT SQUARE PRESENTS: POKÉMON POCKET COMICS FCBD 2016 EDITION

Visit your local comic book shop.

At about 25 minutes in, they then cover  the 9th issue of G.I. Joe.

Credits for this issue are:
G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #9  
Cover Date: March 1983 
On Sale Date: December 7, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Title: "The Diplomat"

Writer: Steven D. Grant
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: Janice Chiang
Colorist: Andy Yanchus

Cover Credits
Penciller: Mike Vosburg

Inker: Chic Stone

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #4 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #9 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)


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

At 50 minutes in we mover over to the G.I. Joe cartoon, where this month we look at the second episode of the second mini series, The Revenge of Cobra. This episode is entitled "The Vines of Evil".
This episode first aired September 11, 1984 and was written by Ron Friedman.

Finally stick around after the credits for some AC/DC.....

As usual, also let us know what you think of this episode.  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 10 and the third episode of The Revenge of Cobra!

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Episode 8: Issue 8 - Code Name:Sea-Strike

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 8: Issue 8 - Code Name:Sea-Strike

This time, Aaron, Ryan, and Adam talk about the 8th issue of G.I. Joe, which is a story written by .

 Listen for further details.....

Issue 8 : Code Name: Sea-Strike
Credits for this issue are:
G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #8
Cover Date: February 1983 
On Sale Date: November 9, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil
Title: "Code Name:Sea-Strike"
Writer/Artist: Herb Trimpe (the first story not written by Larry Hama)
Letterer: Rick L. Parker
Colorist: Christie Scheele

Cover Credits
Penciller: Mike Vosburg
Inker: Jack Abel

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #3 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #8 (1988)
G.I. Joe Vol. 1 TPB (2002)


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

At 24 minutes in we mover over to the G.I. Joe cartoon, where this month we look at the first episode of the second mini series, The Revenge of Cobra. This episode is entitled "In the Cobra's Pit".
This episode first aired September 10, 1984 and was written by Ron Friedman.

As usual, also let us know what you think of this episode.  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 9 and the second episode of The Revenge of Cobra!

Joes.... Dismissed!

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Episode 7: Issue 7 - Walls of Death

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 7: Issue 7 - Walls of Death

This time, Aaron, Ryan, and Kyle talk about the 7th issue of G.I. Joe, which is the conclusion of the Joe/Oktober Guard/Cobra fight.

 Listen for further details.....

Issue 7 - Walls of Death!



Credits for this issue are:

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #7
Title: "Walls of Death"

Cover Date: January 1983 
On Sale Date: October 12, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Dennis J. O'Neil

Plotter/Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Scripter: Larry Hama
Inker: Chic Stone
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Christie Scheele

Cover Credits
Penciller: Herb Trimpe

Inker: Chic Stone

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #3 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #7 (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 final episode entitled "A Stake in the Serpent's Heart".
This episode first aired September 16, 1983 and was written by Ron Friedman.

As usual, also let us know what you think of this episode.  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 8.

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Episode 6: Issue 6 - To Fail is to Conquer... to Succeed is to Die

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 6: Issue 6 - To Fail is to Conquer... to Succeed is to Die

This time, Aaron and Ryan talk about the 6th issue of G.I. Joe, which is the first in a two part story, where the Joes meet and fight... The Oktober Guard.

 Listen for further details.....

Issue 6


Credits for this issue are:

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #6
Cover Date: December 1982 
On Sale Date: September 7, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Title: "To Fail is to Conquer... to Succeed is to Die"

Plotter/Penciller: Herb Trimpe
Scripter: Larry Hama
Inker: Jack Abel
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Christie Scheele

Cover Credits
Penciller: Mike Vosburg

Inker: Jack Abel


Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #3 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #6 (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 third episode entitled "Duel in the Devil's Cauldron".
This episode first aired September 15, 1983 and was written by Ron Friedman.

As usual, also let us know what you think of this episode.  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 7: Walls of Death and the fifth episode of the cartoon.

Joes.... Dismissed!

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Episode 5: Issue 5 - Tanks For The Memories

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Presenting for your listening pleasure, Episode 5: Issue 5 - Tanks For The Memories

In our fifth almost double sized episode, Ryan and myself (Aaron Moss) are joined by Jif Fishman from Comic Book Fight Club podcast and the Quantum Cast.  Due to real world interfering, Kyle Benning is unable to join us this episode.  But fear not... he will return.  This episode, as you might be able to tell from the cover and the title, the Joes are in a tank, fighting Cobra!  How did this happen and why?  Listen for further details.....

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero issue 5
Tanks for the Memories!


Credits for this issue are:

G.I. Joe a Real American Hero #5
Title: "Tanks for the Memories..."
Cover Date: November 1982 
On Sale Date: July 27, 1982
Cover Price: $0.60

Editor: Thomas P. DeFalco

Writer: Larry Hama
Penciller: Don David Perlin
Inker: Jon D'Agostino
Inker: Mike Esposito
Letterer: James R. Novak
Colorist: Stan Goldberg

Cover Credits
Penciller: Don David Perlin

Inker: Mike Esposito

Reprinted In:
G.I. Joe Comics Magazine #2 (1987)
Tales of G.I. Joe #5 (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 third episode entitled "The Worms of Death".

This episode first aired September 14, 1983 and was written by Ron Friedman.

 Finally, join me as I have about an hour long talk with writer Jim Beard.  Jim is a fan of the G.I. Joe Adventure Team figures from the late 60's/early 70's.

Jim mentions the G.I. Joe View-Master.  I've included some pictures of the View-Master:

View-Master with slides

G.,I. Joe Adventure Team View-Master slides and sleeves
G.I. Joe: Adventure Team, View-Master box


Appears to be a G.I. Joe: ARAH View-Master

And we also talk about the G.I. Joe Chest Winch which can be seen here:

G.I. Joe Adventure Team Chest Winch.
Ouch!

As me and Jim was saying, this looks like it could be painful.

Jim Beard can be found at the following locations:

http://amazon.com/author/jimbeard

httip://facebook.com/thebeardjimbeard

And on Twitter: @writerjimbeard

Be sure to check out his work on Amazon Kindle World and drop him a line to let him know what you think.

As far as us, also let us know what you think of this episode.  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 6: To Fail is to Conquer... to Succeed is to Die and the fourth episode of the cartoon.

Joes.... Dismissed!