WOJM: What’s On Joe Mind?

Episode 21: What's on JOE Mind?

Hey, what can we say, it was a slow news week, but we still delivered some high quality community content; or at least we tried to!  First we are joined by Cole Sickler, the Community Manager from Crave.com to talk to us about their unique social networking marketplace and how they plan to engage the Joe community.  Greg gives his first hand review of Yo Joe: A Real American Hip Hop Musical in Chicago.  We get some listener mail about the IDW series which sparks some decent discussion.  Topping the news and hot on the heels of Wave 1, the first of the anticipated Renegades figures begin to appear.  Hasbro made a surprise announcement that they will appear at the New York Comic Convention - will they FINALLY show us those long rumored 7 packs?  Lastly, Chuck talks our ears off on his latest purchases, Justin wants to do a Thundercat's podcast, and Gary is sick.  It can't get any better than this - CAN IT??  Its all the Joe news from the last week; squeezed down to less than an hour.

Episode 20: What's on JOE Mind?

This week we are joined by Steve "Megatron" Phillips of the Geek Cast Radio Network to talk to us about our new affiliation AND turn the tables on us by getting a chance to interview the WOJM team for a new audience of listeners.  Greg adds to his softball league hit count and in the process ups the number of toys we will donate to Toys for Tots this holiday season.  In the news, a bound edition of all of the classic Marvel GI Joe Yearbooks are up for pre-order on Amazon. We "ohh" and "ahh" over the unveiling of the new membership incentive figure from the GIJCC and we also get some new info concerning how the club will bill and ship your figures if you join their subscription program.  Lastly the team goes over the highlights from the latest round of the Hasbro Q&A, including the future of the Data Viper and the long rumored 7 packs.  Once again we are joined by everyone's favorite "British Dude", The Fwooshcast's Craig.  Stand by for another 90 minutes of Joe commentary, news and reviews...and a little humor, albeit bad.  Enjoy!

Episode 19: What's on JOE Mind?

Think you've seen and heard everything there is about Joe?  Think again!  This week we are joined by Jay Gish, director of Yo Joe - A Real American Hip-Hop Musical.  You have NEVER heard Joe like this before - ever!  We even have a clip to share as we talk about the production with Jay and Dave Stecco who plays Gung Ho's alter ego, "Full Bore."  After, we empty the mail bag - or at least put a nice dent in it.  Believe it or not, we even talk about My Little Pony.  Find out which Joes we like that got little or no love from the comic and cartoon, get our opinions of the line for the next 5 year and hear our guesses concerning who we would like to see in the GIJCC's subscription program.  Speaking of the GIJCC, the staff lends a helping hand by encouraging an over anxious fandom to show a little patience.  As they say, good things come, to those who wait.  All of this, plus hurricanes, Craig from The Fwooshcast and Greg starts off our Toys for Tots campaign on a good foot.  Oh, and we have a special episode #21 planned - it Chuck's SILENT EPISODE!  No...but seriously, its cool, but you will have to listen to find out what it is!

Episode 18: What's on JOE Mind?

Its our first CUSTOMIZER SPECIAL!  This week we are joined by Richard of Ratfink Customs and John (aka the infamous 'PLuv' and friend of the program), admin of JoeCustoms.com to talk to us about the fine art of Joe customizing.  If you are a customizer or any type of artist for that matter, the first hour will be bliss for you.  In hour 2 we get down to the latest news of GI Joe 2: Bruce Willis will be Joe Colton,  Jonathan Pryce returns as the President of the United States and we find out that Extensive Enterprises will be part of the movie!  On the GI Joe Collectors' Club front, finished images of the first two subscription figures are now public - is the fandom liking what it sees and most importantly of all, how many will buy it.  Lastly, Chuck gushes like a little girl over getting a free SDCC Skystriker.  Believe us, the extra day to edit this is worth the wait!  Enjoy!! Next week, we will shift recording nights to Wednesdays for the next 5 or 6 weeks.  In most cases, the show will be posted a day later than normal.  Also, Episode 19 will be dedicated to your listener mail, so write or call us with your questions: whatsonjoemind@gmail.com or 262-515-WOJM (9656)!

Episode 17: What's on JOE Mind?

Ever wanted to learn what it is like to make your own GI Joe film?  This week you get to find out at the WOJM crew has an exclusive interview with filmmaker Mark Cheng to talk to him about his GI Joe fanfilm, Operation: Red Retrieval.  Find out first hand why his latest trailer and put the online community abuzz with excitement.  Have you heard Justin's 3-part interview with The Fwooshcast about Sigma 6 yet?  Get a preview as Justin and The Fwooshcast's own co-host Craig discuss their near 4 hour talk.  In the news we go over the start of filming of GI Joe 2 and get our thoughts on the new look of Dwayne Johnson as Roadblock.  Next we breakdown the latest from the GI Joe Collectors' Club about their highly anticipated and highly debated figure subscription program.  Did you get your RoC mail away Cobra Commander yet?  Some of us have and Gary takes you through what the stamped code means - supposedly.  Gary also shares the details of his new 1:1 scale XMLR-3A replica rifle from Pit Viper Studios.  All this and Greg shows some backbone while getting cut on by Chuck for playing softball- yeah, you read that right...  Bonus points if you can name the closing music.  It's next on WOJM!!

Episode 16: What's on JOE Mind?

This week the WOJM Team is joined by not one, but TWO special guests.  First the team sharpens their pencils and get an education in Classic Joe 101 as Ace Allgood from The Trenches 12" Forum gets the fellas back in touch with their Joe roots.  We also learn that the more stuff changes between both scales, the more they remain the same - ultimately both sides of the hobby have a lot more in common than we know.  In the news, we review the latest GI Joe 2 news, including Dwayne Johnson in weapons training for the film AND a recent rumor of Bruce Willis possibly joining the cast as Joe Colton.  Those of you who are starved for new product, IT IS ON THE WAY and we oogle at the leaked pictures from China of Wave 1 and Wave 2 of the 30th Anniversary line.  Finally we interview Christopher (aka Sidewinder) from the GI Joe Review Podcast - the grand daddy of all Joe podcasts.  We learn about his vision to start the podcast and he tells us that new episodes are on the way!  As Greg promised, it is a longer episode!  Enjoy!

Episode 15: What's on JOE Mind?

After weeks of a constant new barrage, the team gets a welcome breather and a lighter show agenda.  First we review our voicemail to discover Chuck's new fan, Herb from Rhode Island.  Next we dip into our mailbag to read a letter from listener Rob about the old website Mike's Forgotten Joes.  In the news we discuss the latest casting of Mouse in the upcoming Joe sequel AND we have a release date to look forward to!  Moving on we discuss the work of Yetibrew Designs and their awesome new augment parts for the Dragonfly.  Finally we review what we have gotten in over the last couple of weeks and then call it an early night.  You DO NOT want to miss this!

WOJM Special Edition #3: Exclusive SK Omega Interview

You have debated it.  You have patiently waited for it.  While the debate might continue, the wait is over.  In an exclusive interview, the guys at WOJM interview Chris from MMI.  We find out the origins of SKO, the meaning behind its name, their plans for a comic and the line beyond wave 1 and many many answers to your burning and hot button questions.  Fans and critics alike should have a listen.  We guarantee you will learn something out of this.  So sit back and have a listen at this Special Edition and mostly GI Joe-free recording of What's on JOE Mind! NOTE: We will post our regular edition, episode 15 later in the week!  Until then, enjoy this one!

Episode 14: What's on JOE Mind?

It was a rough Tuesday for the fandom as bandwidth issues prevented many from obtaining their SDCC goodies.  Add to that a lackluster showing of our favorite toy at comic con and the series finale of Renegades made for a very very moody fanbase.  The WOJM team tackles these issues and more in their own light hearted way - or tried to anyway.  This week we are joined by modern era "documentarian" Gary Head as we interview this unique member of the community.  He helps them review the SDCC weekend fallout and rewards a lucky listener in our latest contest - Joe Haikus!  In our show segment, the team reviews a handful of answers to your SKO questions in preparation for next week's exclusive interview!  Plus we try to call Hasbro Toy Shop Customer Service.  Will we any have better luck?  Don't miss this one!  It may be almost 2 hours, but its a lot of content and not much fat.

Episode 13: What's on JOE Mind?

In this SUPER SIZED San Diego Comic Con edition of WOJM we are joined by two very special guests.  Craig from The Fwooshcast teams up with the guys as they interview YoJoe.com's admin and CO, Terry Dizard.  Find out more about the grand-daddy of all Joe sites: how it started, unique info it contains, and how any member of the fandom can contribute.  It is definitely an interview not to miss.  In the news, Chuck explains his dislike of the new Sideshow figures and we say, "HUH!?"  Skystrikers are popping up all over the country, hear where they are at and what the community thinks of them.  In our Renegades review, Justin and Gary are beginning to realize that this ride is almost over - will all questions and loose ends be tied up next Saturday.  Lastly, it is SDCC week!  What, if anything new, will we see AND will there be anything on Hasbro Toy Shop on Monday?  Stand by...all this and more - INCLUDING a new contest to coincide with next week's guest - on WOJM!

Episode 12: What's on JOE Mind?

GI Joe in the mass media topped the news of the week with the announcement of Ray Stevenson being cast as Firefly in GI Joe 2.  Renegades winds down toward cancellation, er...sorry Hasbro, we meant to type HIATUS.  The crew comments on both.  In the show segment, we are joined by Jay Hunger of the COIL Club to talk about the second annual COIL Con and GI Joe Swap Meet in Kokomo, Indiana.  Jay will tell us a little about the day and the COIL Commando figure exclusive to the event.  Back by popular demand the fellas return to the IDW comic universe for discussion and you may be surprised which Joe title line they like the best (or not).  Finally we wrap it up by drawing the name of the winner of our 2011 30th Anniversary Pre-Prod Skystriker contest.  All this including Gary corrects himself TWICE, Chuck mutes his mic, Greg dodges proposing to his girlfriend and we find out that Justin simply isn't as big of a Red Sox fan as he says he is.  It's the ALL-STAR game edition of WOJM!  (Perhaps next week we will talk a little Formula 1, Cricket and Soccer for our foreign listeners?)

WOJM Special Edition #2: A look back at The Pursuit of Cobra

From 2010 to mid 2011, the GI Joe Pursuit of Cobra line from Hasbro tried its best to carry the flag of the hobby after marginal movie and retail product sales.  Understandably, retailers were gun shy to reload on the American Hero because in their eyes, the movie line was simply not selling.  With a little luck, persistence and possible divine intervention from a dedicated brand team, the line we now know as PoC made its way to retail, but in a form changed from the initial vision shared with us in Kansas City 2009.  Gone were the movie cards, movie actor likenesses and the spring loaded weapons.  Enter new and familiar characters and vehicles with slick retail packaging and increased tooling and detail.  PoC became an award winning brand based upon the Hasbro GI Joe Brand Team's attention to detail and willingness to add that little extra to make the Pursuit of Cobra stand out against tough competition on the 3.75" retail landscape.  Still, we were lucky to get much of that as some items didn't make it to traditional retail channels or got cancelled all together.  At the end of the day, the tale of the tape shows this: 34 single carded figures, 12 vehicles and many satisfied fans.  In this special edition of WOJM, the team reviews the line and goes over the highs and the lows of a series that seemed to be unfairly placed on Hasbro Life Support from day 1.  If PoC is a barometer, can we expect more of the same with the 30th Anniversary and GI Joe 2 lines bring us?  We'll see, but until then, sit back, relax and have a listen to this Special Edition of What's on JOE Mind!

Episode 11: What's on JOE Mind?

While Chuck blames Justin for last weeks freudian slip, the team regains composure to tackle a hefty agenda.  First is MAIL CALL where we dive into the mail bag and read off some listener mail, including that from the UK - who we assure him, he's not alone in his country.  On to the news, we talk about the upcoming Waves 1 and 2 of the 30th Annie line, spend some time talking about The Rock, Ninjas and the casting of Lady Jaye (or as Gary said, "eye candy") and wrap it up with a considerable discussion about the latest subscription news from the GI Joe Collectors' Club.  This episode was so full of info, instead of super-sizing it for you, we recorded off a Special Edition discussion about the Life and Deth (typo on purpose) of the Pursuit of Cobra which we will post later in the week.  So until then, enjoy this regular edition!  Greg says you will like it!

Episode 10: What's on JOE Mind?

The gang is back together! Chuck goes over his clandestine rescue of Greg in Canada which leads to an unfortunate slip of the tongue by Chuck. Getting down to business Greg finally gives his Canadian Joe Con report. We dip into the mailbag to read some listener mail from Japan and once again discuss the OCS ARAH Project - is O-Ring evolution a bad thing? In the news, Greg takes us through the details of the 2nd Annual COIL Con and Sideshow Snake Eyes Statue. The team reacts to the good news from the GIJCC concerning the cancelled mail-away Rise of Cobra Cobra Commander figure w/ HISS Drone being made available to members. We review the latest episode of Renegades. Why is this show getting cancelled (er...we mean put on 'hiatus') when it is FINALLY getting good - thanks HASBRO! Rounding out the news we discuss the latest GI Joe 2 castings as Justin kindly reminds us that the Blind Master was originally black, so the casing of RZA is very appropriate. In our first debate segment called "Watch Yer Flank!", we react to the latest Seibertron Twincast report that eventually JoeCon and BotCon will be one. Gary reacts harshly as you would expect. Is it a good idea or bad idea? Lastly, we give out the details on how YOU can win a PRE-PRODUCTION 30th Anniversary Skystriker. Remember folks, it is said POUTINE - by another other name, it simply isn't french fries, gravy and cheese curds. Got it? Good...enjoy!

Episode 9: What's on JOE Mind?

We are half way home in the 2011 convention season. SDCC is up next and there is no shortage of news. The team, minus an allegedly incarcerated Greg, recaps the Canadian Joe Con one more time. Was Hasbro taunting US fans with the GI Joe Cycle Armour coming out in Canada or will we see it here? Next we go over the sometimes ambiguous but always appreciated tweets from GI Joe 2 director Jon Chu and writer Rhett Reese. Next we dive into the shallow waters of the latest Hasbro Q&A and learn more about why the Data Viper got the axe and how the 30th Anniversary Skystriker went from fanboy dream to an actual upcoming product on the shelves in August. Supporting continued community fan projects, Justin and Gary talk up the new Old School Creations membership drive and subscription service of O-Ring figures! On to the small screen, Renegades is winding down, but the action is ratcheting up as we look at Episode 22. Gary takes a moment to go over his thoughts of Tristan Rudat's GI Joe documentry: Code Name Blast Off - if you are on the fence on buying this, you will want to listen. Lastly, we welcome the new listeners joining us from Insidepulse.com and encourage everyone to keep those questions on SK Omega coming in! All this and MIKE joins us, this week on WOJM! FREE GREG!!

WOJM Special Edition #1: Canadian Joe Con Spectacular!

Program co-hosts Greg and Gary venture up north to Toronto for the 2011 Canadian Joe Convention. With a little help from CJC staffer Ryan and from published author and friend of the program James Kavanaugh Jr., the team pulls off the first Joe convention podcast. With no real news to discuss, we let James run wild with an open microphone in part 1. In part 2 we talk with Tristan Rudat about his new full-length feature documentary: Code Name Blast Off. In part 3 we get to hear more about how the convention set was made from CJC staffers Dave and Ed AND we get to learn a little about JoeCustoms.com from John aka Pluv! Finally, we get to hear some parting words from none other than the main host himself, THE Mike; aka Mike Heddle. Its a 3 part clip show encompassing an 13 hour time line - squeezed down to less than an hour for your listening pleasure. It's the Canadian Joe Con delivered right to your MP3 player from the fellas of What's on JOE Mind!! Now go grab us some Timbits!!

Episode 8: What's on JOE Mind? - Monday Night Edition!

That's right, we are a day early this week as we begin our journey to Toronto for the 2011 Canadian Joe Convention! Greg phoned it in - LITERALLY. It sucks not having internet, but the powers of a good smart phone and powerful app level the playing field - even though it sounded like he was calling from a cave. Chuck tries his hand at amateur comedy and shows why he now on Homeland Security's watchlist and not showing up at the Improv. We talk about the upcoming CJC; Gary tells us how to LEGALLY get into Canada; we discuss the 6" protos from Goggles and Notpicard. In addition, the team gives their thoughts on the the possible casting of Jinx, Renegades episode 21 & Dr. Venom. Finally we give a refresher on SK Omega, and Justin reminds us to give the GIJCC a break. We are Eastbound and Down! Enjoy and see you in Canada!

Episode 7: What's on JOE Mind?

Careful what you wish for... The team laments that on Friday they had nothing to talk about and then come record time, they had to cut out segments so the podcast would not turn into a 3 hour marathon. Regardless, you are in for 1hr and 45 minutes of wall-to-wall Joe news. Leading off with an interview of the ELITE WARRIOR (aka Numbers) from the website Ages 25 & Up, the team discusses the GI Joe 2 casting of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, the latest two additions to the CanJoeCon set - Valkyrie and Traceroute, the results from the latest round of the Hasbro Q&A, Renegades, and the "last" wave of the Pursuit of Cobra vehicles. All this and more in this super sized and BotCon FREE edition of What's on JOE Mind!

Episode 6: What's on JOE Mind? - The Band is Back Together Edition!

Greg is back and none too soon as the cast discusses a busy week in GI Joe. In the news the team discusses the latest GIJCC Newsletter; specifically the membership incentive Dial Tone figure and more details straight from Brian Savage concerning the upcoming GIJCC Figure Subscription program. Greg and Chuck dive into the mailbag which leads to our topic in our Collecting 101 segment. Sideshow Dusty, Renegades, The Black Dragon Copter, Ashiko and so much more are talked about on this episode of What's on JOE Mind?

Episode 5: What's on JOE Mind?

This week Show Runner Greg on assignment so the team calls on Mike to pinch hit once again. With the adjusted lineup, the gang discusses the GIJCC Figure Subscription, the new CJC Coyote Troopers, and IDW's handling of the Joe license. Chuck debuts his new segment, "Revisiting the Classics with Chuck" and lastly we play "Guess that Head" from a post we found on HissTank. Gary also announces some big news concerning an upcoming episode featuring a Joe related line that has been surrounded by a veil of ambiguity - if you wanna know what it is, you gotta listen.