TMNT Podcast: What the Shell!

[John Pannozzi]

I just found out about this podcast at end of this TMNT toy review video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYEP1Iu175s).


Here's the home page for the podcast (http://whattheshell.podbean.com/). I thinks some of us should be guests if not semi-regulars. And we should get people who have actually been involved with the franchise involved, like Kevin Eastman, Michael Dooney, Jim Lawson, Mark Martin, Steve Bissette, Dan Berger, Hedden & McWeeney, etc (and that's not even getting into the actors and voice-over artists).

[Roseangelo]

Your enthusiasm is great, but I think you should refrain from trying to manage someone else's podcast.

[Gadget]

i just found this podcast and think it's pretty great :) there is a nice interview with an OT voice actor in the latest ep :)

[pannoni1]

Cowabunga!:tsmile: Nice to hear the voice of OT Michelangelo once again. I also enjoyed the non-turtle figure Top 10 feature just before the interview. Its also neat to see how he would be willing to reprise his role for the Michael Bay movie even if he knows it would be a longshot, citing evidence how Bay also directed the latest Transformers movies with some of the G1 cast, and it worked out to be a good move. When you combine the GameToonZone.com interview, Michele Ivey's interview, and a couple more on youtube, there is nearly six hours of interview footage with this bodacious dude!

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys!

I'm Dylan and I host the show. Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far.

@John Pannozzi - Love your enthusiasm, just be patient, we have a lot planned and not all the podcasts are up yet as we do one a month, unless there is major news, such as Michael Bay's announcements and the future cartoon.

@Gadget - Hope you enjoyed the interview, it was such a blast to do.

Thanks again for the support guys! Keep an eye on iTunes or our feed for future episodes :D

[Mona_Lisa]

Thanks for letting us know!!!!! It’s a cool find!:tgrin:

[Chaotix12345]

Discovered this a while back through the site that it originated on. Pretty solid little cast. Some nice discussion on recent TMNT matters along with some nice surprises. (Like the Townsend Coleman interview. His tone when talking about Canadian actors made me a bit uncomfortable, though. "They'll never be able to get the quality up there?" Really? Something tells me he's never seen Beast Wars.) Could use a wee bit more non-OT-related content and all around knowledge, though. When I hear the Utroms being called "The Ultroms" and someone being confused as to why Baxter Stockman is black, it's hard not for my little TMNT-obsessed brain to start shouting corrections at my computer screen. :lol: All in all, though, a really fun little show to listen to.

[happymonkeyshoes]

Glad you're liking it Mona Lisa!

You too Chaotix. We've got other stuff coming bar the original Turtles cartoon, don't worry. As for knowledge, we've all come to Turtles at different points and also going back to the original black and white comics, so there is going to be gaps in our knowledge. Ha ha. Apologies for the mispronounciation, that's probably me doing that. As long as you can have a laugh and enjoy the cast, I'm happy :D

[Chaotix12345]

You too Chaotix. We've got other stuff coming bar the original Turtles cartoon, don't worry. As for knowledge, we've all come to Turtles at different points and also going back to the original black and white comics, so there is going to be gaps in our knowledge. Ha ha. Apologies for the mispronounciation, that's probably me doing that. As long as you can have a laugh and enjoy the cast, I'm happy :D

No worries, completely understandable. I heard about the forthcoming non-OT related content from Suine, so I'm very much looking forward to that! Always nice to have some variety in the different incarnations discussed. Also, you can rest easy knowing that it was Chris and Mike who made the "Ultrom" flub, not you or Suine. :lol:

[happymonkeyshoes]

Well I attended the MCM Expo this weekend and spoke to Kevin Eastman and Rich Magallanes about the new cartoon.

The interview is here -

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/05/28/bonus-episode-mcm-expo-2012/

Please let other fans know, spread the word :D

[happymonkeyshoes]

Currently the podcast is erroring and we will be trying to fix the problem when our man gets home from work.

Thanks for the kind words so far, folks!

[happymonkeyshoes]

What The Shell MCM podcast is working again! We're not sure what was going on, but its been re-uploaded and it does work as I've tested it too :

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/05/29/bonus-episode-mcm-london-2012/

Its weird as it was working last night.

Please let us know your thoughts!!!

[Peanut]

You know, I've always thought the Dromers could put together a really great podcast if someone took control of the idea. A lot of the best podcasts are built around a community of people.

[happymonkeyshoes]

Very true.

Wait till the new cartoon comes out, the community will explode.

[PizzaPower]

nice blog, love it!

[Gadget]

Hey guys!

I'm Dylan and I host the show. Glad to hear you're enjoying it so far.

@John Pannozzi - Love your enthusiasm, just be patient, we have a lot planned and not all the podcasts are up yet as we do one a month, unless there is major news, such as Michael Bay's announcements and the future cartoon.

@Gadget - Hope you enjoyed the interview, it was such a blast to do.

Thanks again for the support guys! Keep an eye on iTunes or our feed for future episodes :D

Pleasure listening, Dylan! I looked around a couple of years ago for a tmnt podcast and was disappointed and surprised not to find one, so this has been a long time coming for me!

keep up the great work :D

[Krang]

You know, I've always thought the Dromers could put together a really great podcast if someone took control of the idea. A lot of the best podcasts are built around a community of people.
Same here. There was some discussion in the past about starting a podcast, but it never took off.

[happymonkeyshoes]

@Gadget - Yeah we were surprised too. There are plenty of He-Man ones, and a couple of Thundercat ones, but no TMNT. Well hopefully w filled the gap in the market :tlol:

@Krang - Even though we've just started being Dromer's (I think Suine's been here a long time), I hope you still enjoy the podcast. This is a great positive community, ad is now on my regular forum list :tgrin:

[Krang]

Thanks, glad to hear! Keep up the good work. :)

[Fugitoid Jones]

I agree with Chaotix12345 that more non-OT knowledge could help out the show, but otherwise, it's a fun podcast guys! Keep up the good work!

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys! Have an update, just been so busy I haven't been around.

We interviewed David Wise who wrote a lot of the original 80's cartoon, so why not check it out and let us know what you think!

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/06/26/episode-3-david-wise-interview/

[pannoni1]

Thanks for the interview, and I'd like to share what us fans don't know so I can post it here. The reason why David changed Splinter's origin was that he felt that it was nonsensical that a rat could learn ninjitsu. The origin of the names "Rocksteady and Bebop" came from David's look at the New York street culture at the time, where there was some hip-hop/punk group called "The Rocksteady Crew" and a person whose nickname was "Bebop". It was a Playmates' employee idea to create a Rhino and a Warthog for the series. So, David simply decided to mutate two punks that he created in the first scene, and that's how we got Rocksteady and Bebop. David also referenced the movie "The Crawling Eye" where some alien brain inspired him to give Krang's tenticles, eyes, and mind.

[happymonkeyshoes]

No problem. We had so many questions to ask him, but the line was bad, so we had to cut it short, sadly. Hopefully we can interview him again.

[Zulithe]

Over the last week I've worked my way through listening to each episode, it's really enjoyable guys! I'm particularly fond of the interviews and insider info such as the MCM London 2012 Q&A you covered.

I grew up with the 88 turtle cartoon and toys, so I'm always happy to hear discussion on those, but I'm particularly excited about the potential for more Nick turtles stuff on your pod!

With the new Nick cartoon, toys, IDW line of comics ad upcoming film, you guys should have a lot of material in the coming years!

[oldmanwinters]

Nice job scoring that David Wise interview, guys! Hopefully we'll see (er... "hear") some more great content from you in the future.

[Fugitoid Jones]

Who keeps making the clicking or popping noises during the podcasts? Almost every episode has a couple of points where it will sound like someone is opening a soda or something, it's kinda distracting.

[happymonkeyshoes]

@Fugitoid Jones - I have no idea, it might be the quality of the line or the mikes. I'll have a word and find out. Usually its something relatively simple.

So we've got two new episodes for you:

1) We interview the lovely Michele Ivey of Cowabunga Corner, learning what makes her tick and how she got into the TMNT:

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/07/25/episode-4-michele-ivey-interview/

2) We have a brief look at the news roundup, offering our opinions on the new trailer, theme song and movie news. We also get a review from Suine on both the new Nickelodeon TMNT figures and the Classic ones.

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/08/08/august-bonus-episode-new-toon-figures-and-more/

Let us know what you think.

We also have a tumblr page as well:

http://tmntshell.tumblr.com/

I'm going to try and post as much fan art and photos on there as I can, as well as episodes.

Any questions, feel free to ask.

[Zulithe]

Yay new episode :) I really love it so far guys. Thanks for all of your hard work. No better way to spend my long, boring days at work than to listen to turtle fans talk turtle stuff. Next best thing to doing it myself.

Followed you on Tumblr, too

[happymonkeyshoes]

Thanks Zulithe. I listen to podcasts at work too, only chance I get to as well :D

However the next podcast is our commentary for the first TMNT film, which proved difficult as the US and UK releases are slightly different. :D

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys!

New podcast is up. The gang and Michele Ivey of COwabunga COrner do a commentary of the first live action film from 1990!!!

Myself and Chris Vint are slightly ahead, turns out the UK release was cut a little bit.

Let us know what you think!

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/08/25/episode-5-tmnt-live-action-movie-commentary/

[Zulithe]

haha I loaded up my copy of TMNT blu-ray and listened along with you guys in sync :P

great idea for an episode

guess you need to do TMNT 2 next! (feel free to skip 3! just saying! lol, kidding)

if you decide to do commentaries of the OT that would be cool too. Especially episodes from season 1 or other 'tentpole' episodes

your pod is only going to get more popular once the new show comes on TV!

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys!

Episode 6 of What the Shell is up, and we discuss some of the news and rumours kicking about such as LEGO TMNT and the leaked script.

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/09/15/episode-6-september-news/

As always lets us know what you think. We're looking for the new series to start so we can begin the reviews!!

[soliloquy]

I just subscribed; I love listening to podcasts at work like so many others here do, too. I'm actually looking forward to going back to work on Tuesday! :tgrin:

[rufus]

Great Podcast.Another subscriber.

[mlacey91]

Hey guys,
Episode 1 of (What the Shell!)WTS Reviews is now available. We reviewed the 2 part series premiere and will be reviewing episodes 2 at a time every 2 weeks. http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/10/01/what-the-shell-reviews-episode-1/#

This is a review show that will be in addition to our regular podcast. Thank you all for the support..

[happymonkeyshoes]

Ha ha thanks Mr Lacey!! Just about to add that link. Been so busy!

Hope you guys are enjoying the podcast so far. We're reviewing the last two episodes tonight!!!

Let us know what you think :tsmile:

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. This is some very interesting stuff. Great job, guys. Keep them coming.

[happymonkeyshoes]

Thanks Bubblyshell!!!

BRAND NEW EPISODE OF WHAT THE SHELL!! - http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/10/16/what-the-shell-reviews-episode-2/

We take a look at episodes 3 & 4 and go over some of the news. Suine Hallock was abducted so Operation Retroshock's Allan Price joins us in his April O'Neill costume!

[TheCanadiandrome]

I'm going to check these out some time. I can just listen on the computer correct?

[Fugitoid Jones]

Thanks Bubblyshell!!!

BRAND NEW EPISODE OF WHAT THE SHELL!! - http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/10/16/what-the-shell-reviews-episode-2/

We take a look at episodes 3 & 4 and go over some of the news. Suine Hallock was abducted so Operation Retroshock's Allan Price joins us in his April O'Neill costume!

Aw snap, Suine got abducted?? Rats, and he was the brains of the bunch too! :twink:

[happymonkeyshoes]

I'm going to check these out some time. I can just listen on the computer correct?

Yes mate, do it over on podbean or find us on itunes.

@Fugitoid Jones - LOL I know right. Hopefully we'll have managed to save him in two weeks.

Hope everyone is still enjoying it, its a blast to do. Once the current show has finished for a season, we'll be back to looking at more classic stuff. We really want to do a comics episode.

[mlacey91]

Aw snap, Suine got abducted?? Rats, and he was the brains of the bunch too! :twink:

He was certainly missed, but Allan Price (of Operation Retroshock fame) filled in admirably.

If you're missing Suine, here is his new Nickelodeon Metalhead review.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNPlJg5Opgw&feature=g-u-u

[TheCanadiandrome]

Yes mate, do it over on podbean or find us on itunes.


or straight off the links u provide?

[mlacey91]

or straight off the links u provide?

Absolutley. We will post a link with every episode.

[TheCanadiandrome]

awesome! thanks!

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys!

Brand new episode reviewing Episodes 5 & 6. Sadly Mike couldn't be with us on account of Hurricane Sandy, so we hope he's ok!

Hope you enjoy it guys!

http://t.co/FmmPHWJZ

[happymonkeyshoes]

Brand new episode reviewing episodes 7 & 8 is up and available to listen.

As always we appreciate your thoughts and feedback.

http://whattheshell.podbean.com/2012/11/15/what-the-shell-reviews-episode-4/#

[mlacey91]

Suine has been abducted by the Kraang, but Chris, Dylan and myself are back to review episodes 9 and 10.
http://whattheshell.podbean.com/

[happymonkeyshoes]

Hey guys!

If you're listening, you know we've been concentrating on news and episodes reviews.

Just curious, is there anything else you'd like us to talk about, look into etc.

Hope you're enjoying the podcast :tgrin:

[mlacey91]

Brand new episode is up as we discuss all that was revealed at SDCC.
http://whattheshell.podbean.com/