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ep 159 – Progs 503-506

In our thrilling hundred and fifty-ninth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 503-506 of 2000AD, covering January of 1987. This episode Dredd handles Varks, DJs, and novelists, Nemesis splits the team and Thoth is doing time crimes, Johnny Alpha makes a new friend, Sláine talks old times, and our Bad Company friend Malcolm is having a bad day. Also Conrad tries to explain what’ll be going on behind the scenes of 2000AD in the year 1987, and will surely be corrected from all corners, to say nothing of our pronunciation of Niamh!

Thrills Covered:

Sláine
Bad Company
Judge Dredd
Nemesis the Warlock
Strontium Dog
Future Shocks

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Song: Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson

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ep 158 – 1986 Year in Review

In our thrilling hundred and fifty-eighth episode Fox and Conrad take a break from reviewing weekly progs to reminisce on the whole of 2000 AD comics for the year 1986. It’s a chance to reflect, review, and give out awards! Welcome to the 1986 Spinnies! At the end of every chronological year in our prog timeline we 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 1987 from both 2000AD and our show!

Award Categories:

Best Art
Best Story
Best Overall Thrill
Best Month
Best Year

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Song: (I Just) Died in Your Arms by Cutting Crew

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ReAction ep 14 – 1977 Action Annual

In our action-packed fourteenth episode Conrad continues the journey through the pages of the infamous classic UK comic with the 1977 Action Annual! This time we’ll hang out with deadly wildlife, fight in World War 2 AND against Napoleon, and check out prequels to several top Action stories!

This episode Conrad is joined by his buddy Duncan! Live it up!

Stories Covered:

Wild Ones
Run, Rampton, Run
Pop Crossword, It’s a Laugh
Dredger
ManiAction
Blackjack
Ski Patrol
They’re in the Danger Business, Just the Trick
Krazy Kaptions
What’s in a Name?
The Big Deal
Johnny Zero
Flying Freaks, Soccer Session, Puzzles
Fireball
Destruction Derby
Death Game 1999
Sport’s Not For Losers
Puzzles and Posers, It’s a Laugh
Hellman of Afrika Korps
Action Man Diary 77, Just the Trick, Action Mouse
Hook Jaw
Wild Ones
Six Rifles for the Czar
Action Mouse, They Fly Through the Air

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Song: Mamma Mia by ABBA

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ReAction ep 13 – Action Summer Special

In our action-packed thirteenth episode Conrad continues the journey through the pages of the infamous classic UK comic with the Action Summer Special! This time we learn the origins of Hookjaw and Blackjack, Dredger goes to the roof, and you’d better stop looking at rocks and start swimming!

This episode Conrad is joined by Space Spinner 2000 co-host Fox! Worlds are colliding!

Stories Covered:

Dredger
It’s a Laugh, Knowall
The Craddock Story
Hellman of Hammer Force
Great White Death
Speed
Blackjack
Rogue Cop
Krazy Kaptions
The Suicide Club
Canny Cricket
They Call Him…Torpedo
The White Chute of Courage
Action Mouse

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Song: Under the Moon of Love by Showaddywaddy

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ep 157 – Progs 499-502

In our thrilling hundred and fifty-seventh episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 499-502 of 2000AD, covering December of 1986. This episode we revisit Tharg’s head, Sláine ends one quest and starts another, Dredd is in the Christmas mood, Torquemurder returns, and grab your boots turnip head, ‘cause you’re in Bad Company now!

Also! If you want your 1986 opinions to be heard please send them in! We’re looking for your thoughts on Best Art, Writing, Overall Thrill, and Best Month of 1987, Spinnies 1987 nominations close on June 15th 2019!

Thrills Covered:

Sláine
Sooner or Later
Strontium Dog
Judge Dredd
Rogue Trooper
Bad Company
Nemesis the Warlock
Future Shocks
Tharg’s Head Revisited

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Song: The Final Countdown by Europe

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ReAction ep 12 – Action 34-36

In our action-packed twelfth episode Conrad continues the journey through the pages of the infamous classic UK comic with issues 34-36 of Action! This time Dredger is under the sea, Hookjaw is in the Channel, the Kids are on fire, and it’s snowing on the Russian front!

This episode Conrad is joined by friend of the show Zane! Check out his Instagram profiles at:

@zane_and_cats and @ganbare_animesan

Stories Covered:

Dredger
Probationer
Hell’s Highway
Death Game 1999
Hookjaw
Kids Rule, OK?
Look Out for lefty
Hellman on the Russian Front

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Song: If You Leave Me Now by Chicago

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ep 156 – Progs 495-498

In our thrilling hundred and fifty-sixth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 495-498 of 2000AD, covering November of 1986. This episode Sláine sees the stars, Rogue Trooper gets a job offer, Dredd meets a god called Jose…or possibly Steve, Swifty heads home, Johnny Alpha heads to a war zone, and Ace Trucking is ten-ten never again! Also, there’s a fair amount of singing in this one!

Thrills Covered:

Rogue Trooper
Sláine
Judge Dredd
Strontium Dog
Ace Trucking Co.
Sooner Or Later

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Song: Take My Breath Away by Berlin

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ReAction ep 11 – Action 31-33

In our action-packed eleventh episode Conrad continues the journey through the pages of the infamous classic UK comic with issues 31-33 of Action! This time the Grudge War concludes, the probationer gets out, kids rule, OK? And Rick Mason gets ahead of Hookjaw, if you know what I mean!

This episode Conrad is joined by Eamonn Clarke of the Mega-City Book club podcast! Every other week Eamonn and a guest read and review a 2000AD related collection. It’s a great show, especially for fans of 2000AD!

Find his show at: http://megacitybookclub.blogspot.com/

and find him on Twitter where he’s @eamonnclarke1

Stories Covered:

Kids Rule, OK?
Dredger
Death Game 1999
Hookjaw
Hell’s Highway
Look Out For Lefty
Hellman of Hammer Force
Green’s Grudge War
Probationer

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Song: Mississippi by Pussycat

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ep 155 – Progs 491-494

In our thrilling hundred and fifty-fifth episode Fox and Conrad continue their journey through the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic with Progs 491-494 of 2000AD, covering October and November of 1986. This episode the Monsoon comes to Metalzoic, Swifty gets a job, Johnny Alpha dispenses frontier justice, Judge Dredd deals with giant ladies, body swappers, and phantoms, and Sláine is back to grind some quests! Also Conrad is really echo-y this episode, and we apologize for the sound quality.

Thrills Covered:

Strontium Dog
Metalzoic
Judge Dredd
Ace Trucking Co.
Sláine
Future Shocks
Sooner or Later

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Song: Every Loser Wins by Nick Berry

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ReAction ep 10 – Action 27-30

In our action-packed tenth episode Conrad continues the journey through the pages of the infamous classic UK comic with issues 27-30 of Action! This time Blackjack gets his man, Death Game gets recruiting, both Hellman AND Hookjaw get blown up, and Dredger gets dead, but only for a bit!

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/

and find the show on Twitter @sofageddon

Stories Covered:

Hellman of Hammer Force
Green’s Grudge War
Hell’s Highway
Hookjaw
Death Game 1999
Look Out For Lefty
Blackjack
Dredger

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Song: Dancing Queen by ABBA

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