ep 131 – Progs 419-422

In our thrilling hundred and thirty-first episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 419-422 of 2000AD, covering May and June of 1985. This week Sláine learns about balance, the Strontium Dogs get more bounties, Rogue Trooper meets some new enemies, Dark Judges attack Mega-City One, and Judge Dredd deals with the fallout. Also with episode we’ll have covered 20% of 2000AD progs!

Thrills Covered:

  • Anderson, Psi Division
  • Sláine
  • Judge Dredd
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Strontium Dog
  • Future Shocks

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Song: 19 by Paul Hardcastle

20.04

ep 130 – Progs 416-418

In our thrilling hundred and thirtieth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 416-418 of 2000AD, covering May of 1985. This week it’s the big spring relaunch, with a new story for Dredd, the return of Strontium Dog, and the debut of Judge Anderson’s solo strip!

Thrills Covered:

  • Anderson, Psi Division
  • Sláine
  • Judge Dredd
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Strontium Dog

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Song: We are the World by USA for Africa

19.86

ep 129 – 1985 Sci-Fi Special

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-ninth episode we continue our journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with the 1985 Sci-Fi Special of 2000AD. This Special has some great stories featuring Judge Dredd and DR & Quinch, as well as classic Ro-Busters action!

This episode Conrad is joined by David Ronayne of the Beyond the Soda and Where Eagles Dare podcast! Where Eagles Dare recaps the Eagle comic from the 1980s! If you like our show you’ll love Where Eagles Dare!

Find his show at:
https://sofageddon.wordpress.com/author/sofageddon/

Thrills Covered:

  • Judge Dredd
  • Cadet Quiz and Hologram Quiz
  • Daily Dredds
  • Ro-Busters
  • Do You Copy?
  • DR & Quinch Get Back to Nature
  • Rogue Trooper

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Song: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears

19.68

ep 128 – Progs 411-415

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-eighth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 411-415 of 2000AD, covering March and April of 1985. This week Dredd fights big robots and young juves, the Helltrek concludes and Halo Jones reaches her destination, Rogue goes to the bugs, and Sláine begins a new adventure! 

Thrills Covered:

  • Halo Jones
  • Sláine
  • Judge Dredd
  • Rogue Trooper
  • The Helltrekkers

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Song:Easy Lover by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins

19.68

ep 127 – Progs 407-410

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-seventh episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 407-410 of 2000AD, covering March of 1985. This week Dredd goes against the Hunters Club, the King arrives in Halo Jones, things are getting hot for the Hell Trekkers, and Rogue Trooper starts his new mission!

Thrills Covered:

  • The Ballad of Halo Jones
  • Judge Dredd
  • The Hell Trekkers
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Future Shocks

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Song: You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) by Dead or Alive

19.50

ep 126 – Progs 403-406

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-sixth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 403-406 of 2000AD, covering February of 1985. This week the GIs are back to the chips, Nemesis and Torquemada showdown, the Helltrekkers continue mutant fighting, and the City of the Damned concludes! Also it’s our second anniversary doing the podcast! Hooray!

Thrills Covered:

  • Rogue Trooper
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • The Helltrekkers
  • The Ballad of Halo Jones Book Two
  • Future Shocks

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Song: I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson

19.31

ep 125 – Progs 399-402

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-fifth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 399-402 of 2000AD, covering January of 1985. This week the ABC Warriors reunite, the Helltrekkers make the crossing, the Stainless Steel Rat holds a campaign rally, and Dredd and The Mutant see eye-to-eye. Or maybe not!

Thrills Covered:

  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Helltrekkers
  • Rogue Trooper
  • Future Shocks

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Song: I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner

19.13

ep 124 – 1984 Year in Review

In our thrilling hundred and twenty fourth episode Fox and Conrad take a break from reviewing weekly progs to reminisce on the whole of 2000 AD comics for the year 1984. It’s a chance to reflect, review, and give out awards! Welcome to the 1984 Spinnies! At the end of every chronological year in our prog timeline we’ll give out awards to the storylines and thrills we liked best over the last year. Stay tuned until the end to hear what’s coming up in 1985 from both 2000AD and our show!

Award Categories:

  • Best Art
  • Best Story
  • Best Overall Thrill
  • Best Month
  • Best Year

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Song: Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper

18.95

ep 123 – Progs 395-398

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-third episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 395-398 of 2000AD, covering December of 1984. This week the Stainless Steel Rat begins his candidacy, Torquemada gets a new body, Ace quits trucking, we see even more Helltrekker funerals and Dredd fights vampire judges!

Thrills Covered:

  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Helltrekkers
  • Future Shocks

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Song: Do They Know It’s Christmas? by Band Aid

18.95

ep 122 – Progs 391-394

In our thrilling hundred and twenty-second episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 391-394 of 2000AD, covering November and December of 1984. This week Hammerstein returns as Nemesis goes undercover, Dredd and Anderson head to the future, it’s worm time for Ace trucking, The stainless steel rat returns, and Rogue trooper gets his man! Also Fox and Conrad fight a mighty battle against Conrad’s terrible internet connection, with mixed results.

Thrills Covered:

  • Rogue Trooper
  • Nemesis the Warlock
  • Judge Dredd
  • Helltrekkers
  • Ace Trucking
  • The Stainless Steel Rat Runs for President
  • Future Shocks

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Song: I Feel For You by Chaka Khan

18.77