Space Spinner 2000

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

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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!!!

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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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Here’s the replacement for the episode we lost last week. Sorry for the inconvenience!

In our thrilling fifteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 50-53 of 2000 AD, covering February 1978. Also we deal with the problems of time travel as it relates to recap based podcasts. Fox endangers the space-time continuum at least once.

Thrills Covered:

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

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Song: Take a Chance on Me by Abba

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In our thrilling fourteenth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with progs 46-49 of 2000 AD, covering January 1978. Also the awesome power of Future Shocks force us to deploy air horns. Probably too many air horns.

Thrills Covered:

• Dan Dare
• Future Shocks
• MACH 1
• Bonjo from Beyond the Stars
• Judge Dredd
• Invasion
• Inferno

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Song: Uptown Top Ranking by Althea & Donna

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In our thrilling thirteenth episode Fox and Conrad take a break from reviewing weekly progs to reflect on the year of 2000 AD comics for the year 1977. It’s a chance to reflect, review, and give out awards! Welcome to the 1977 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.

Award Categories:

• Best Art
• Best Story
• Best Overall Thrill
• Best Month
• Best Year (Placeholder for next year!)

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Song: Mull of Kintyre by Wings

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In our thrilling twelfth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 41-45 of 2000 AD, covering December of 1977. Also we ring in the new year…the year 2100 that is!

Thrills Covered:

• Judge Dredd
• Invasion
• Future Shocks
• Bonjo from Beyond the Stars
• Dan Dare
• MACH 1
• Inferno

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Song: Girls’ School by Wings

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In our thrilling eleventh episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest comic with progs 37-40 of 2000 AD, covering November of 1977. Also we begin our long term discussion on the rules for Inferno. It is complicated!

Thrills Covered:

• Inferno
• Judge Dredd
• Invasion
• Dan Dare
• MACH 1
• Future Shocks

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Song: The Name of the Game by ABBA

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