Best Turtle Tracks Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Nishinaabemwin Bemwidood 1:23:36

6h ago1:23:36

1:23:36

Send us a Text Message. We welcome Nishinaabemwin Bemwidood - Falcon McLeod-Shabogesic an Anishinaabe from Nipissing First Nation to Enweying. We're excited to share his stories of his second language learning experiences, educational pathways he's paved as an Nishinaabemwin educator to embedding language into the sinews of daily life as a parent p…

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111 — Gary Anthony Williams: Bebop in 2016 film TMNT: Out of the Shadows 40:59

2h ago40:59

40:59

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gary Anthony Williams, an actor known for 'The Boondocks,' 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and, most importantly to TMNT fans, he played Bebop in the 2016 film 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.' Williams explains that he was a Bebop fan going back to the 1987 series, how he prepared for t…

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Support and Protect Trans Athletes! 1:25:45

5d ago1:25:45

1:25:45

Hello all you wonderful HOTBOXERS!!! This week we sit down with Curley Fry and Biscuits of the Long Island Roller Rebels and Gabriella Larios of the NYCLU. We discuss the current lawsuit brought against Nassau County in New York to fight against an executive order put in place by County Executive Blakeman prohibiting transgender girls and women fro…

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110 — Erick Roman: Warrior Pins on Instagram, host of Pin Pals Podcast 47:49

2h ago47:49

47:49

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with his friend Erik Roman, a die-hard fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In addition to creating awesome TMNT pins for his Warrior Pins account on Instagram, Roman is the host of the Pin Pals podcast, all about the world of pin collecting. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODC…

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Breaking and Entering with Auntie Matter 1:05:00

1d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

Hey Hey Hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with Auntie Matter aka Elizabeth Holden from Madison Roller Derby! We talk about the YA Novel Aunty wrote "Mighty Millie Novak" that will be coming out August 2024! Auntie's website: elizabeth-holden.com Mighty Millie Novak : elizabeth-holden.com/millie links to purchase the book at various retailers, a…

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Running with the Bulls 46:34

8d ago46:34

46:34

HEY-YO HOT BOXERS!!!! This week we chat about WFTDA Reginal Champs and the teams heading there! Make sure to visit our website cominghotintothebox.com for pod news and our merch store. You can also send us your derby stories at cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Be sure to check out our new discord server!!!! https://discord.gg/DFec3nne…

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109 — George Goodchild: character designer on TMNT 1987 cartoon 54:02

22d ago54:02

54:02

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with George Goodchild, who was the character designer on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon for most of the series. Goodchild designed the baby Turtles, Kerma, Hokum Hare and many others. He also adapted characters like Groundchuck and Dirtbag from their toy form into their animated incarnation…

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EXTEME ROLLER DERBY PODCASTING 1:15:49

15d ago1:15:49

1:15:49

Are you ready for some EXTREME roller derby talk?! Join us for some EXTREME topics while one of us is EXTREMELY jet lagged. Make sure to visit our webpage: Cominghotintothebox.com Send us your derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Don't forget to go out there and be an EXTREME goddamn delight!…

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108 — Tom Waltz & Sophie Campbell: writers of IDW's TMNT series 1:47:27

30d ago1:47:27

1:47:27

In this very special episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Tom Waltz and Sophie Campbell, the writers behind IDW's ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. With issue #150 on the horizon — coming out 4/24/2024 — both writers reflect on the longest, most in-depth run in the entire history of the TMNT. Waltz talks about the first 100 issues,…

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Open Skate Ep 5 32:51

22d ago32:51

32:51

It's been a minute since we've had one of these!!!! Come hang with us as we read your derby stories! You can send in your own derby stories at cominghotintothebox.com! While you are there, check out our merch store or consider donating to help support our little pod! Above all else...get out there and be a goddamn delight!…

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The Great Skate Tour 2024 With Skeet Fighter 1:19:23

29d ago1:19:23

1:19:23

Hey HOTBOXERS!!!! This week we had the honor of speaking with Melissa Skeet AKA "Skeet Fighter". Melissa is known for skating across the Navajo Nation in 2021 to bring awareness to MMIP (Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons). This year Melissa is at it again but BIGGER! She is skating across the USA in hopes to shine a light on MMIP and bring awa…

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107 — Justin Ishmael: toy designer and former CEO/creative director of Mondo 59:20

1M ago59:20

59:20

In this epsiode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Justin Ishmael, a toy designer who has been behind a number of awesome TMNT releases over the past decade. As the Creative Director and CEO of Mondo Toys, he oversaw the creation of the 1/6 Mondo set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the "First Turtle" based on Kevin Eastman's original TMNT drawi…

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106 — Aaron Hazouri: artist for NECA toys (2nd Appearance) 46:03

1M ago46:03

46:03

NECA artist Aaron Hazouri returns to Turtle Tracks Podcast with host Brian VanHooker to chat about the new releases for this year's Target Haulathon. Hazouri did the box art for the new Pizza Club versions of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and he breaks down the development of that artwork with NECA and Nickelodeon. Sound engineering by Ian Willi…

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105 — Patrick Ehlers: writer of TMNT Sourcebook 49:46

1M ago49:46

49:46

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Patrick Ehlers. Ehlers is the author of the IDW's TMNT oral history featured alongside issue #100 as well as the new TMNT sourcebook. The two of them discuss IDW's amazing run of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and the first part of Ehler's four-part sourcebook. Part Two is on sale 4/3/2…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 5 Sugar, Neuro-Spice, and Everything Nice 1:12:56

1M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Welcome Back Hot Boxers! This week we sit down with WednesSLAY Madams and I'vanna Pachanga to talk about being neurodivergent in the roller derby world. Obviously there are many conditions under the umbrella that is "neurodivergent" and it would be impossible to list or talk about them all in one episode. This episode speaks on the conditions us an…

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104 — Vincenzo Federici: artist for IDW's TMNT comics 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Vincenzo Federici, an artist on the IDW Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Here, Vincenzo discusses developing his take on the TMNT and what Turtle-Mania was like in his native Italy. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turt…

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Party in the Blood City with V.P. Anderson 1:25:03

1M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

WELCOME HOT BOXERS! Today we sit down with Author/ Roller Derby Player V.P. Anderson to talk about their new graphic novel BLOOD CITY ROLLERS amongst many many other topics! You can find a link to V's book on our website cominghotintothebox.com. Be sure to check out our merch store, maybe make a donation to the pod or send us your roller derby stor…

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103 — Beth Mitchroney: writer for Archie Comics TMNT Adventures 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Beth Mitchroney about the old days of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles at Mirage Studios. In addition to writing Archie's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comics issues #3 and #4 — along with her husband, artist Ken Mitchroney — Beth was in charge of responding to fan mail sent into Mirage. In thi…

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I Don't Think You're YETI for this Jelly 50:10

2M ago50:10

50:10

Hey Hotboxers!!!! This week we talk with YETI from Gotham Roller Derby AND Black Diaspora Roller Derby. What. A. Treat! Make sure to stop by cominghotintothebox.com to check out our merch, donate or send in your roller derby story!By Slice and Karnage

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 4 Knights of the Mental Health Round Table 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

TW!!!!!!! Sensitive Topics Discussed Hey Hot Boxers! This week we are joined by our friends Grandpa Bari, Psycho Suematic, WedneSLAY Madams, Slamwise Gamgee, and Whiskey Mermaid for an open round table chit chat about mental health and roller derby. Make sure to visit cominghotintothebox.com to check out our merch store and to submit your roller de…

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102 — Dan Shoening: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures comic 46:33

2M ago46:33

46:33

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews comic book artist Dan Shoening, who is a regular penciler on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures. The two discuss how Shoening so perfectly captures the look of the 1987 TMNT cartoon, as well as his favorite characters to work with. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follo…

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Y'ALLSTARS BONUS EPISODE Y'ALL!!! W/ Carmina Piranha and Machu Beatchu 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

SURPRISE HOT BOXERS!!!!!! Come hang out with us, Mina and Machu as we recap Y'all Stars 2024 and plan for Y'all Stars 2025! You can find information about Y'all Stars at https://www.yallstars.com/ and watch some newly uploaded games from this years Y'all Stars Tournament at UCW8ztIowK0_vI4q7ckSICSQBy Slice and Karnage

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101 — Dan Duncan: artist for IDW's TMNT comics 37:20

2M ago37:20

37:20

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Dan Duncan, who penciled the first 12 issues of the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. The two discuss his take on the turtles, his designs for characters like Shredder, Old Hob and General Krang as well as what it was like to return for issue #150. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Tur…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 3 Im-pasta Syndrome with SunScream 1:39:45

2M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

Hey Hot Boxers!!! We are back with episode 3 of our Mental Health Toolbox Series! Today we talk about imposter syndrome with friend of the pod SUNSCREAM! Don't forget to visit cominghotintothebox.com for updates, our awesome donation spot and merch! If you have a roller derby story please send it to cominghotintothebox@gmai.com…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 2 The Anxie-TEA with Therapistil 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Hello all our wonderful HOTBOXERS! This week we spill the TEA on Anxiety with Therapistil! Pistil is a therapist specializing in anxiety, OCD and gender affirming therapy. Pisitil is a REF for Rock Coast Roller Derby in Maine. You can find Pistil at Five Seconds Coaching on the facebooks or send her an email at Sarah@hazeltoncounseling.com Fiveseco…

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The Derby Mental Health Toolbox Series Ep. 1 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Hello Our Wonderful Hotboxers! This week is our first of many Mental Health episodes that we have in store for you! This week we talk about our own mental health struggles and what we have found helps us when we are super struggle bussing! TW: MENTAL HEALTH, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND FOOD/ EATING TOPICS Make sure to check out our website and merch s…

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100 — Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen & Townsend Coleman: the cast of TMNT 1987 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

For the 100th episode of Turtle Tracks Podcast, host Brian VanHooker is joined by the stars of the original 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon series, Cam Clarke (Leonardo), Barry Gordon (Donatello), Rob Paulsen (Raphael) and Townsend Coleman (Michelangelo). In lieu of a standard interview, the foursome compete in a quiz show called "Name Th…

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Drinking Edible Glitter w/ Disco Bliss 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Hey Hot Boxers!!! Come Hang out with us as we chat with Sahna Foley aka Disco Bliss! Disco is the creater of HELLSKATE, a popular roller derby comic and aspiring movie. Follow Hellskate on instagram or visit https://www.hellskate.io/ to buy the comic and add yourself to the mailing list for future updates Be sure to check out our website cominghoti…

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099 — Robert Ben Garant: Reno 911! creator/actor; Michelangelo, TMNT Coming Out of Their Shells tour 44:12

3M ago44:12

44:12

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes the prolific actor, writer, director, creator Robert Ben Garant, best known for playing Junior on 'Reno 911!' (a show which he also co-created). For nine months, from 1990 to 1991, Robert Ben Garant was part of the advance team for the Pizza Hut-sponsored 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Th…

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Brain Truffles with Five Star Fancy 1:07:08

3M ago1:07:08

1:07:08

Hey Hey Hey Hot Boxers! This week we sit down and chat with Big Easy Roller Derby's Five Star Fancy! Fancy (AKA Liz Engler-Chiurazzi) is a Neuroscientist, Blogger, JR Roller Derby Coach and ALSO a skater for both Big Easy and Team Louisiana! You can find Fancy's blog here: https://www.brainsandbruises.com/ Stop over at our website https://cominghot…

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098 — Gary Dolan from Bull Airs Sneakers 48:28

3M ago48:28

48:28

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gary Dolan, the executive accounts manager for Bull Airs Sneaker company. In addition to being a TMNT collector and super fan, Dolan has been a big part of the Bull Airs sneaker company, which specializes in custom-made pop-culture infused sneakers, including a wide array of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turt…

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DOES SIZE MATTER? 1:24:15

4M ago1:24:15

1:24:15

HEY HOTBOXERS! This week Karnage and Slice talk about the pros and cons of Big Leagues vs Small Leagues! Head over to cominghotintothebox.com to send in your derby stories or tell us about your league. OR you can send us an email to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com. While on our website stop at our merch shop and pick up a t shirt or sticker! You can …

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097 — Sarah Myer: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures 1:28:05

4M ago1:28:05

1:28:05

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Sarah Myer, a regular artist on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures. Myer shares the influence the 1987 TMNT cartoon had on them and shares how they developed their own take on the chracters. The two also nerd out pretty hard over that cartoon and it's bizarre and often hil…

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THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE MINNESOTA MEAN W DAWN MIKKELSON 1:08:47

4M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

Hey hey hey HOT BOXERS!!!!! This week we are joined by 3 time Emmy winning producer Dawn Mikkelson! We talk with Dawn about her amazing documentary "Minnesota Mean" which follows Minnesota Roller Derby's 2017 season. We discuss some of the stories she captured of a few of the sport's best athletes. The film made us laugh, made us cry and made us lo…

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096 — Paige Turco: April from TMNT: Secret of the Ooze and TMNT 3 59:23

4M ago59:23

59:23

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with actress Paige Turco, who played April O'Neil in the second and third Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. In it, she recounts what it was like conversing with the Jim Henson suits and how uncomfortable her outfit was in TMNT III. She also shares an exclusive, never-before-revealed piece of TMNT histor…

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Don't Be Mad....Just Read the Rag! w/ Belle from Roller Rag 41:46

4M ago41:46

41:46

Hey Box Boxers! Come hang out with us while we chat and learn all about Belle and her wonderful magazine Roller Rag! You can purchase your copy of Roller Rag here: rollerrag.com Make sure to stop by our website and send us your roller derby story: cominghotintothebox.com or send us an email about anything your little heart desires! you can also fin…

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Pots and Pie for Charity Featuring Mr. Slice and Mr. Karnage 1:38:00

4M ago1:38:00

1:38:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR HOT BOXERS!!!! For our Season 2 debut we dragged our partners to the mic to talk about what it's like living with people like us (Roller Derby People). New Year, New Roller derby stories!!! Send your Derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com or head over to our website cominghotintothebox.com to submit a story there. While you a…

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095 — Shawn Lee: letterer for IDW's TMNT series 40:50

4M ago40:50

40:50

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with Shawn Lee, the letterer on IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Lee has been with the series since issue #2 back in 2011, and here he reviews more than a decade of being on the longest running TMNT series in any medium.Sound engineering by Ian Williams…

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094 — Ralph DiBernardo on Portsmouth Mini-Con 40 in NH, April 27 & 28, 2023 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

In his second appearance on Turtle Tracks, Ralph DiBernardo of Jetpack Comics shares details about Portmouth Mini-Con 40, coming April 27th and 28th to Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 2024. He even makes a guest announcment EXCLUSIVE to Turtle Tracks!Sound Engineering by Ian WilliamsBy Brian VanHooker

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Till Death Do us Part....W/ Grace and Whisky 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

MYYYY WIIIIFFEEE!!!! Hey Hot Boxers! In our Season Finale we talk about what it means to be a Derby Wife. Come hang out with us and our special Guests Grace and Whisky Mermaid. We will see you all in 2024!!! Happy Holidays! We love you!!!!! Don't forget to send us your derby stories and questions to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Visit our website a…

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Open Skate Ep 4 23:11

5M ago23:11

23:11

Hey Hot Boxers! Come chill with us while we read some derby stories and answer some burning questions! Don't forget to send YOUR derby story or question to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com or visit our website cominghotintothebox.com and fill out the "contact us" form. While you are on our website make sure to visit our merch shop and pick up a shirt …

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093 — Tish Rabe: writer of "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas" and "Turtle Tunes" 45:47

5M ago45:47

45:47

In this holiday-themed edition of the Turtle Tracks Podcast, host Brian VanHooker explores one of the more bizarre deep cuts in TMNT history: the direct-to-VHS musical special "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas." Guest Tish Rabe is the author of over 200 best-selling children's books, but she's also the writer of "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas" and "…

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092 — Gavin Smith: artist for IDW's TMNT comics 1:05:45

5M ago1:05:45

1:05:45

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Gavin Smith of IDW comics. Gavin has done work on the ongoing IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series and he discusses what influenced his take on the TMNT. He also talks growing up in the TMNT fandom during Turtle-Mania.Sound Engineering by Ian Williams…

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S5.E10 Dr Robert Walsh, Micro invertebrates in waterways 21:30

5M ago21:30

21:30

Micro invertebrates are tiny creatures that are invisible to the naked eye but form the basis of the food web in our waterways. Dr. Robert Walsh talks about the importance and diversity of microfauna for sustaining aquatic systems and reveals that their eggs can remain viable for up to 400-500 years, meaning that extinct species could come alive ag…

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The 12 Days of Skatemas 55:34

5M ago55:34

55:34

Happy Holidays Hot Boxers! This week Slice and Karnage count down the 12 days of Skatemas full of goals and things that bring them joy (and also a super awesome 2024 plan in the works). Be sure to check out our website: cominghotintothebox.com Send goals or derby stories to: cominghotintothebox@gmail.com…

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091 — Paul Allor: writer for IDW TMNT comics including TMNT vs. Street Fighter 43:16

6M ago43:16

43:16

In this episode, Brian VanHooker interviews Paul Allor, a prolific writer for IDW comics. In addition to writing several stories in the main IDW TMNT continuity, they are the writer for the recent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs Street Fighter series, which featured a number of epic fights between the main characters in each franchise. Allor also d…

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Roller Derby is BACK baby! 1:11:35

5M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Hey Hot Boxers! This week Slice and Karnage gush over everything Hometown Throwdown! The duo also chat and break down the WFTDA ranking system. Send your roller derby stories to cominghotintothebox@gmail.com Be sure to check out our website and merch store at cominghotintothebox.comBy Slice and Karnage

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090 — Aaron Hazouri: artist for NECA 1:29:33

6M ago1:29:33

1:29:33

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes his friend Aaron Hazouri, an artist over at NECA Toys. Hazouri is also the artist behind the Turtle Tracks Podcast logo and his art is beloved in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan community. The two discuss Hazouri's path to NECA and major influences on his artwork, including the classic TMNT artits…

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S5.E9 Kim Hooper, Prawn Farming Near the Great Barrier Reef 18:25

6M ago18:25

18:25

Australia loves its prawns so much that Queensland's aquaculture industry produces more than $200M of produce of each year, but is it sustainable? Kim Hooper, Executive Officer of the Australian Prawn Farmers Association, talks about the industry, how it works and how it minimises its impact on local waterways.…

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089 — Erik Burnham: writer for IDW TMNT comics including TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures 59:21

6M ago59:21

59:21

In this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews IDW comics writer Erik Burnham. Burnham is the ongoing writer for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures, which continues the adventures of the 1987 TMNT. Burnham talks about that original series and translating the humor to a new medium. He also goes into his work on the TMNT/Ghost…

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