Category: Episodes

In our thrilling twenty-fifth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with the 1979 2000 AD Annual (Annuals are dated by the following year). This episode we discuss the difficulties of lunar time keeping, just how fair certain statements are, and how many words in a comic book are TOO many words. Also Conrad almost blows out his throat doing the THRILL VOICE!

Thrills Covered:

• The Biggest Game of All
• MACH 1
• Food
• The Phantom Patrol
• Doctor Sin
• A Serious Case for Treatment
• Watch this Space…For Laughs!
• Guinea Pig!
• The Last Lonely Man
• Invasion
• Judge Dredd

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Song: Figaro by Brotherhood of Man

4.2

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In our thrilling twenty-fourth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 80-85 of 2000 AD, covering September and early October of 1978. Also Conrad and Fox discuss the ethical ramifications of destroying every robot you see. For the record, it’s fine, don’t stress about it! (Note: Conrad writes these synopses.)

Thrills Covered:

• Robo-Hunter
• Ant Wars
• Judge Dredd
• Future Shocks
• Dan Dare
• Walter the Wobot Fwiend of Dwedd

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Song: Summer Loving by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

4.20

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In our thrilling twenty-third episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the Dan Dare Annual 1979. Conrad struggles mightily to not call the protagonist of every story “Dan Dare” and fails surprisingly often! Also deep thoughts about the meaning of the thrills featured in 2000 AD.

• Dan Dare
• Invasion
• Rick Random
• UFO Agent
• Judge Dredd
• Recruiting Agency
• Survivor
• Any number of features on space exploration and technology

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Song: Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc

3.90

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In our thrilling twenty-second episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 76-79 of 2000 AD, covering August 1978. Also Conrad totally burns Fox for making an incorrect reference! FEEL THE BURN!

Thrills Covered:

• Robo-Hunter
• Dan Dare
• Judge Dredd
• Future Shocks
• Ant Wars

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Song: Three Times a Lady by The Commodores

3.91

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In our thrilling twenty-first episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 71-75 of 2000 AD, covering July 1978. Also we have a very heady discussion about anti-colonial subtext in Giant Ant comics, and we cover two of the most controversial 2000 AD thrills of all time, Inferno and the Judge Dredd Burger Wars!

Thrills Covered:

• Ant Wars
• Inferno
• Judge Dredd
• Mach Zero
• Dan Dare
• Future Shocks

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Song: Sandy by John Travolta

3.71

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In our thrilling twentieth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the 1978 Sci-Fi Special of 2000 AD. Also we have a spirited discussion about the nature of these special issues and if they are even meant for young readers.

Thrills Covered:

• For a Fistful of Groats
• Dan Dare
• MACH Zero
• Rick Random
• MACH One
• Judge Dredd

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Song: The Smurf Song by Father Abraham and the Smurfs

3.46

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In our thrilling nineteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 67-70 of 2000 AD, covering June 1978. Also we go in-depth about why MACH Zero’s art is awesome, and Conrad keeps spoiling the line-ups of 39 year old comic books.

Thrills Covered:

• Dan Dare
• MACH Zero
• Judge Dredd
• Walter the Robot
• Death Planet
• Inferno
• Future Shocks

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Song: You’re the One That I Want by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John

Happy 40th 2000 AD!!!

3.47

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In our thrilling eighteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 63-66 of 2000 AD, covering May 1978. Also we go in depth about why Death Planet leaves a lot to be desired in terms of strong female characters.

Thrills Covered:

• Dan Dare
• MACH 1
• MACH 0
• Judge Dredd
• Death Planet
• Inferno
• Future Shocks

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Song: Rivers of Babylon by Boney M

Happy 40th birthday 2000 AD!!!

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In our thrilling seventeenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 58-62 of 2000 AD, covering April 1978. Also we discuss the…let’s say “direct”…nature of Dan Dare’s approach to dealing with hostile aliens.

Thrills Covered

• Dan Dare
• MACH 1
• Colony Earth
• Judge Dredd
• Future Shocks
• Inferno
• Death Planet
• Walter the Wobot, Fwiend of Dwedd

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Song: Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs by Brian and Michael

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Due to a recording error the audio for episode 15 was lost. We’re going to re-record it and will post this lost episode next week.

In our thrilling sixteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 54-57 of 2000 AD, covering March 1978. Also we discuss the nature of the Prime Directive and the relative dangers of quicksand in the modern world.

Thrills Covered:

• Dan Dare
• MACH 1
• Colony Earth
• Judge Dredd
• Future Shocks
• Inferno
• Walter the Wobot, Fwiend of Dwedd

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Song: Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush

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