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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 out our Facebook Group Epic Shells and the website Epictalesfromthesewers.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 Interview Teddy and discuss his favorite Turtle and ask the age old question, Pineapple or no Pineapple on his Pizza! A very sensible Pizza time just for Teddy! Raph's Pizza Waffles. Be sure to like and subscribe to Teddy Gaming Reviews on Youtube and Talking Turtles wherever you listen to Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 Neutrino! Finally, the Turtles agree to assist Prince Tribb in rescuing the King and Queen of Planet Neutrino and the identity of the Fugitoid is revealed to the team! Professor Honeycutt aids the Neutrinos in their battle to end the onslaught from General Krang and defeat the forces once and for all. An exciting Three issues in the Krang war saga. The weirdest Pizza Time yet, with Chocolate Chili-pepper and Squash Pizza! Check out our website to get caught up on episodes: https://www.epictalesfromthesewers.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 the various perks associated with the Indegogo and the artists that are contributing to this historic landmark. And where to get the best Pizza in Dover, NH? A short episode and a short Pizza time with Personal Portobello Pizzas! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 "Don's Sewer Squirter" mentioned in the episode. Then an All new Pizza Time BBQ Chicken Pizza! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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! We are discussing his recent 4 issue run on The Saturday Morning Adventures TMNT series as well as Armageddon Game the Alliance series from IDW A Special Pizza Time mentioned in the episode as well "Egon's Favorite Mac & Cheese" from the Ghostbuster's cookbook. ( I bought the book just for this occasion). Be sure to follow our guest Erik Burnham on Twitter and Instagram @erikburnham and his website Burnhamania.com! Drew can be heard weekly on the Dorkening Podcast Network's Splash Pages show and his writes for Screenrant.com. Check him out on Instagram @Ghostbusterman11984. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 a whole, and just where his inspiration comes from. A very Maryland Pizza recipe with Pizza Time as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 all this tiny dots! Pizza Time is a West Virginia staple, or as I am told by Both Eric and Steven, Peperoni Rolls! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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. A short travel down the river, guided by their new friend Jaguar, the Turtles stumble upon an undiscovered civilization where both Man and dinosaur live in harmony. They encounter a Lobo or Wolf-man as they seek to rescue the tribes people from an inhuman mining operation. Plus a Pizza Potstickers recipe for Pizza time! Be sure to check for new episodes and guest info on our website Epictalesfromthesewers.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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

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 Pizza time! Be sure to follow our guests and check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 experience working on the TMNT comics for years ( now 39 years to be exact!). Steve, Leo, Eric and Justin have a great discussion about turtles, artwork, sports and what it means to be from Maine! A big thank you to Ben and Jeff from Still Toking, and Toking with the dead for allowing us to cover for them and speak with Steve. Check them out at www.stilltoking.comStilltokingwith on Youtube, and weekly on their live show on Facebook Still Toking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 with the Turtles, Splinter and the Foot Clan, in the Fugitoid Micro-series. A Pizza Recipe and the classic Playmates commercial for Slash & the Fugitoid. Be sure to check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com or our Facebook Group Epic Shells! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 tattoo. Trust us Thom can definitely keep up and he has a Turtle Cave that was full of vintage action figures of all kinds,and Both Justin and Eric swooned at the sight of his room. Check out Bullairs.com or follow Thom on Instagram @bull_airs and @Bull_airs_official. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 accompany this Foot Clan packed episode.  Be sure to follow our guest @Santolouco on Twitter @Santolouco_art on Instagram and @stoutclub for more of his creator owned series and upcoming projects. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 Pineapple on it, you have to call it a Circular food disc! Check out the Four cheese Pizza time. Be sure to follow us at Epic Tales from the sewers.com and on Twitter @Epicsewers and our facebook group Epic Shells. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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 and reunite with some friends to fight the Alien forces of Maligna. Two Pizza Time Recipes! Check us out at Epictalesfromthesewers.com and @Epicsewers on Twitter and the Epic Shells Facebook group. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/epictalesfromthesewers/message

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