Best Joel Barber Podcasts (2024)

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122: Bob Brechin, Paddy Lennon, and Brian Hickey at JoeFest 2024! 56:20

1d ago56:20

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 122 During JoeFest, Jason sat down with Bob Brechin, lead designer at Palitoy from 12” Action Man all the way through Action Force. He is the Gripping Hand, Roboskull, Skeletron, TriadFighter and so very much more! Paddy Lennon and Brian Hickey joined the conversation making it a return of old friends with the additi…

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Episode 456: Adapting to Young Adult Fiction 1:27:30

4d ago1:27:30

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Believe it or not, readin’ ain’t just for grown-ups. Young adult (YA) novel adaptations may have passed their prime, but on this episode of Baconsale, we’re talking about the good movies, the bad ones, and the forgotten films. Joel, Kent, and Zack are joined by our friend Debbie to pick answers for such categories as Underrated, Least True to the B…

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Episode 455: The Parents Guide Game 3 1:06:03

11d ago1:06:03

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Who’s up for a third round of the nation-sweeping Parents Guide Game? Baconsale is! Once again, Joel, Kent & Zack have scoured the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) for ten films that the others will have to guess using only the clues from user-generated Parents Guide descriptions. But wait! There’s a Zack Attack! And he’s going to be using other elem…

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121: Tim Dunigan is Captain Power! 1:25:02

16d ago1:25:02

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 121 Tim Dunigan was Captain Power in the 1987 Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future tv show and Davy Crockett in The Magical World of Disney. There are plenty of other credits and places to see Tim throughout the 80’s and 90’s including the A-Team pilot. Jason had the pleasure of sitting down with Tim Dunigan …

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Episode 454: Who's Who of Directorial Debuts 1:23:34

18d ago1:23:34

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There’s a first time for everything, and some movie directors hit the ground running when it came to their first feature film. Other initial cinematic efforts, however, were less than stellar. So, on this episode of Baconsale, Joel & Kent have each brought their top 7 & bottom 7 directorial debuts to share with you, the listener, and with Zack. Ken…

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120: Joel and Jason ramping up for Yo Joe June 38:38

23d ago38:38

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 120 Joel and Jason sit down to discuss Eagle Force, Skybound’s comics, ARMOR IV, and the summer’s shows. It’s a classic boys rambling through their excitement of GIJoe. Here’s the Episode: Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe…

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Episode 453: Gimme Pet Shelter 1:02:51

26d ago1:02:51

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The Baconsale interns are back! This time around, they have been hired by a temp agency to organize a shelter for animated animals. And it’s up to Joel, Kent & Zack to decide which famous fictional pets are going to be sold immediately, which ones are going to be around for a while, and which ones get to take a trip to a wonderful farm where they c…

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Episode 452: Road Tripping Tunes 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

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Baconsale is gearing up to go on an epic road trip to the Idaho Potato Museum, but first these best spuds need to create the ultimate driving playlist. Therefore, on this episode, Joel, Kent, and Zack have each brought 10 of their favorite traveling tunes to share with you. Some of our music delightfully fits a theme, some songs are perfect for vib…

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119: Pirate Radio Order of Battle 5:03

1M ago5:03

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 119 A took over, again, for a short but sweet update on his experience as a collector. Importantly, he’s excited for JoeFest so make sure you meet up with Joel, Jason, and A in Augusta, GA ! Here’s the Episode: Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @o…

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Episode 451: Time to Tier Trilogies (Part 1) 1:18:13

1M ago1:18:13

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We’ve talked trilogies on Baconsale before, but now it’s time for us to tier them. We’ve created a large list of popular movie franchises and Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to rank the first batch of them. To be honest, we’re a little loose with the term “trilogy,” so there are some asterisks next to the names of certain film series, but they all a…

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BaconBit: X-Men '97 Review 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Let’s go, bub! The new Disney+ series X-Men '97 just finished its first season. Kent watched it, but Joel & Zack haven’t, so we’ve brought in some special guests for this BaconBit. Sam & Chad have joined our team and they’re ready to discuss the storytelling, the animation style, the surprising lack of Wolverine and, of course, civil rights. The fi…

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Episode 450: We Ate Everything at Arby’s 1:42:11

2M ago1:42:11

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If you’re looking for information about a fast-food sandwich shop that has sold over five billion classic roast beef sandwiches, we have the deets! On this episode of Baconsale, Joel, Kent, and Zack are discussing their latest quest: eating everything on the menu at Arby’s. Yes, we finally convinced Kent to conquer this restaurant, but has he becom…

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118: Carson Mataxis, Operation: Recall, and Omnibus Hardcover 1:37:43

2M ago1:37:43

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 118 Carson Mataxis is back. He last sat down with Jason to talk Operation Recall in episode 68 and the project was new. Now he’s two years in and there’s a lot to discuss! Also, his incredible book, The Art of GIJoe: A Real American Hero Omnibus Hardcover has shipped out. Two insanely large projects to discuss. Get y…

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Episode 449: Mall Mashness 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

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Every listener come and play! Throw every last care away! Let's go to the mall today on this episode of Baconsale. Remember malls? Joel, Kent, and Zack do, and it’s up to them to revitalize the industry by creating the perfect shopping center using the classic ‘90s game of M.A.S.H. We’re picking from stores you love, shops you hate, and retailers y…

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Episode 448: 2024 Summer Movie Preview 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

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If you’ve been Kraven to know which movies are coming out this summer, the Bad Boys of Baconsale are here to help. Joel, Kent, and Zack have explored the Borderlands of upcoming releases and they’re ready to tell you which ones they’re excited to see. And, in a plot twist of plot Twisters, we’re also going to turn things Inside Out and inform you a…

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OR 14 - Scrounger and Luna - Joe Goldston 57:10

2M ago57:10

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Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Joe Goldston with Scrounger and Luna! Last year, Joe and Jason sat down to chat about The Operation Recall characters Scrounger and Luna. Joe has been a part of the behind the scenes team, helping to capture video and audio, and he’s even quite a bit of fan writing and idea pitching for the…

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Episode 447: Conventional Convention Conventions 1:18:08

2M ago1:18:08

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Are you ready to walk the floor with Baconsale, listener? Our friend Kyler has a VIP pass, so he’s joining Joel, Kent, and Zack as a panelist on this episode to discuss conventions. There’s a con for everyone, no matter what your interests are, so we’re going to give you some general tips & tricks on how to have the most enjoyable experience possib…

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BaconBit: Team Listener vs. Team JK (2024) 15:37

2M ago15:37

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We’ve crowned a new Listener for the new year during our 446th episode, and now it’s time for Scott, Taylor, and Aleesha to combine forces against the pop culture powerhouse of Team JK. Joel & Kent may not know how to high-five each other, but their brains are full of useless trivia and their buzzer fingers are primed and ready. Will Team JK run aw…

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Episode 446: Our 446th Episode! 1:24:42

2M ago1:24:42

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Not every podcast celebrates their 446th episode, but we here at Baconsale do things differently. Since Chad has served two terms as The Listener, it’s time for him to peacefully step down and allow someone else to fill that vital role. Our contestants, Aleesha, Scott, and Taylor, have all proved they have what it takes during our pre-quiz, and now…

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117: Andrew Griffith and John Barber Talk SIGNA 1:24:07

3M ago1:24:07

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 117 A special episode this week. Jason had the honor of being joined by Andrew Lee Griffith and John Barber. Both of these men have worked on GIJoe, Transformers, Star Wars, and so so so much more. They are currently working on a personal project, SIGNA, a sci-fi story being Kickstarter in conjunction with Pan-Univer…

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Episode 445: Music Videos Killed the Podcast Stars 1:29:14

3M ago1:29:14

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We talk about movies & music all the time on Baconsale, so why not combine the two? Joel and Kent struggled while trying to decide which of their favorite music videos they should pick for categories such as Best Choreography, Favorite One-Hit Wonder Video, Most Inventive, and Made You Like the Song Less, whereas Zack is just trying to make the few…

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OR 16 - Salty Dawg - Cody Ivie 40:12

3M ago40:12

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Order of Battle Podcast special episode Operation Recall - Cody Ivie and Salty Dawg! Last year, Cody and Jason sat down to chat about The Operation Recall character Salty Dawg. But as this is a Concept Creator conversation, they delve into more than just Dawg. Growing up as a 90’s Joe Kid, the importance and meaning of a Seabee, and moving a lot as…

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Chace and Jordan and Rants 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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One more episode of just Chace and Jordan catching up on things and going on rants.

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Episode 444: Mean Mr. Mustache 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

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Listener, we mustache you a question. What are your thoughts on the mouth brow? On this episode of Baconsale, we’re facing the facts about facial hair, and rating some of the most famous lip rugs from pop culture. First, we’ll give you a quick history of mustaches (moustaches?). Then we’ll share our combined list of the top 20 flavor savors and the…

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Episode 443: The Film of Movies! (Tournament Finals) 1:32:06

3M ago1:32:06

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All right listener, rise and shine! And don’t forget your brackets because we’re going to finish our film of movies tournament! But how do you solve a problem like choosing between two great films? Well, if history has taught us anything, it's that Joel, Kent, and Zack can kill any movie. And once an idea has taken hold of their brains, it's almost…

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116: Joel is Back with Jason Again! 29:08

3M ago29:08

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 116 Joel is back! It’s a quick catch up between Joel and Jason -- it’s been a while! Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoeBy Order of Battle

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Episode 442: The Film of Movies! 1:47:08

3M ago1:47:08

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And here we go! Last season, Baconsale did tournaments for action, comedy, drama, thriller & family films and now, oh yeah, it’s all coming together. With your help, we’ve narrowed it down to 64 of the previously discussed movies, and we’ve let the cold, cruel hand of random fate decide where they go on this bracket. And that’s all we have to say a…

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BaconBit: And the 2024 Oscar Winners Are… 40:04

4M ago40:04

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The Oscars started an hour earlier this year to help boost viewership, but it seems that only enticed Zack to watch them. Therefore, he’s going to give Joel & Kent (He’s Just Kent!) a brief recap of what happened at the 96th Academy Awards. Then we’ll quickly review who we picked, who you picked, and reveal the winner of our Baconsale ballot contes…

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115: Brian Hickey talks Action Force, Books, and Photography 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 115 Brian Hickey and Jason sat down to talk about his recent book design project and just caught up. The meandering conversation weaves in and out of “More News As It's Made” while also covering a range of toy and comic topics. Most exciting of all is that Brian, along with Paddy Lennon, and a whole contingent of Iri…

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Chace and Jordan are back! 41:10

4M ago41:10

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On this episode the guys got to catch up with whats been going on this winter with their lives and with E dison!

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Episode 441: Friends in Show Places 1:15:05

4M ago1:15:05

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Keep smilin', keep shinin', knowing you can always count on TV, for sure, to let you know what friends are for. On this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be picking our favorite fictional friendships on television including childhood pals, school classmates, partners in crime, and work proximity associates. Joel, Zack, and that third guy over th…

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114: After Action Report with Roger and Josh 55:10

4M ago55:10

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 114 Roger Taft and Josh Eggebeen are the dynamic duo behind the After Action Report comic book archive book series. They have been friends of Joel and Jason for years and regularly return to the Order of Battle to talk about projects, history, weird esoteria of GIJoe comics and printed works. Their latest Kickstarter…

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Episode 440: 2024 Oscar Predictions 1:20:44

4M ago1:20:44

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It’s time, once again, for Baconsale to try and guess the mind of Academy voters. Joel, Kent, and Zack have done their research on the 96th Academy Awards, and they’re ready to pass that information along to you, the listener, so you can sound really smart at any Oscar parties you may be attending this year. We’ll let you know which films we like (…

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113: Eben Foster and the SoCal Joe Show 50:38

4M ago50:38

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 113 SoCal Joe Show is a GIJoe show held on a Sunday, twice yearly, in May and in December. The 2024 schedule is 19 May and 8 December. Eben Foster, one fourth of the 4 Joe Men, sat down with Jason to discuss the show, the team that extends beyond the originating four, and their intense Show Custom history, philosophy…

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Episode 439: We Don’t Want No Snubs 1:13:09

4M ago1:13:09

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Did you know, listener, that the Academy Awards don’t always get it right? It’s shocking, we know, but on this episode of Baconsale, we’re going to be exposing some of the biggest snubs in the history of the Oscars. We’ll mainly be focusing on the following categories: Best Supporting Actress & Actor, Best Original Song, Best Actor & Actress, Best …

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112: An Articulated Point with Pat and Phil 1:21:37

4M ago1:21:37

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 112 ARTICULATED POINTS! Have you been watching the incredible, deep dive toy channel, Articulated Points? If you are not, you are doing yourself, as a toy enthusiast, a disservice. Pat “Not Picard” Stewart and Phil Donnelly, of Joe Declassified, Yo Joe, Full Force, WOJM, and so many other things, sit down with Jason.…

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Episode 438: Aging the Music of 1994 1:14:56

4M ago1:14:56

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We may be grumpy old men now, but in 1994, Kent was a teen, Joel was a contemporary adult, and Zack was a toddler. So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re taking a look at music that is turning 30 years old in 2024. It wasn’t easy to narrow down our choices to only 10 categories. We had to kill some of our alternative darlings. Also, some songs cou…

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111: New Joe Fest 2024 Custom Class with Chris, Mark, and Brian 1:01:50

5M ago1:01:50

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 111 Chris Scott, of Grindhoused Toys, is stepping up to host and manage the Joe Fest Action FIgure Customizing Class. He brings his experience as a customizer and Paint Master for several toy companies, but he’s not alone. Mark Gerwig, of Mark2Design, is designing and printing the entire custom class kit and Brian Sa…

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Episode 437: Disney Dating Algorithm Togetherness Evaluator 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

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Believe it or not, Joel, Kent, and Zack have been hired as temps at a dating agency. Their assignment is to feed the submitted dating profiles into the high-tech D.A.T.E. machine and then notify the new couple. And on this episode of Baconsale, the eligible bachelors & bachelorettes are all single animated Disney characters. These are the ones who …

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110: Winterfest, Guest Appearances, and New O-Rings 43:02

5M ago43:02

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 110 Home from Winterfest, Joel and Jason chat about o-ring, 4”, going to shows and finding great toys. In Louisville, Joel joined Greg and Jaren in a hotel room episode of Anything Joes. And, after being in Louisville, KY, the boys also sat down with the Podcast from the Pit boys on their YouTube channel. Links below…

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Episode 436: Nepo Baby, I Love Your Way 1:19:05

5M ago1:19:05

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Nepo babies, they make their dreams come true. But will they do the same for you? Well, this topic’s kind of weird, but we wish to make you aware. Just open your eyes and you will see that nepotism’s everywhere. Especially in Hollywood, that is. So, on this episode of Baconsale, we’re discussing those in the film & music industry who may have gotte…

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BaconBit: Argylle Review 33:38

5M ago33:38

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Just ignore our unusual haircuts as we review the movie Argylle, which was one of Joel’s most anticipated films of the year. Zack didn’t see this satirical spy flick, so he has some questions, and we’re going to do our best to answer them without spoiling anything during the first half of this BaconBit. Then, after Zack leaves, Kent & Joel are goin…

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Episode 435: Podcast Want a Cracker? 1:15:41

5M ago1:15:41

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Baconsale, the podcast that smiles back, has ranked chips before, but on this episode we’ve brought a laundry basket full of 21 different types of crackers so we can tier each one. We’ll first briefly discuss the history of these crispy snacks, and then we’ll share our feelings about Ritz, Cheese-It, Goldfish, Chicken in a Biskit, Saltines, Triscui…

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109: Winterfest to Celebrate Our Fourth Anniversary? 29:18

5M ago29:18

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 109 Did you know that this is the Anniversary episode of Order of Battle? Neither did Joel or Jason until part way through their conversation. The boys are working hard, reading comics, and prepping for Winterfest -- and oh yeah, they’ve been doing Order for a handful of years. Happy anniversary and meet up with the …

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Episode 434: 2024 Prediction Procession 1:35:27

5M ago1:35:27

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It’s time for the traditional tabloid episode of Baconsale. Joel, Kent, and Zack have peered into the cracked, hard water-stained crystal ball once again to prognosticate about pop culture events for the upcoming year. But before we discuss the films we want to see and the ones we want to flop, we’ll dive into the drama, call for celebrities to mak…

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Episode 433: Best & Worst Movies of 2023-ish 1:34:35

6M ago1:34:35

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After almost a decade of Baconsale, we’re kicking off our tenth season in the best way we know how: talking about the movies we liked and the ones we disliked from the previous year. And, as an added bonus, Zack is playing this time (using Joel’s selection method)! After momentarily forgetting how to podcast, we’ll soon get back into our usual rhyt…

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108: 2024 is GIJoe's 60th Anniversary 53:47

6M ago53:47

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 108 Joel and Jason are back together again. The holidays are over and the boys take a look back at 2023, forward to 2024, and spend a moment being thankful for it all. Remember, this year is the 60th anniversary of GIJoe. Now is the time to hit a show, if for no other reason than that! Shows planned this year: Januar…

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107: Post Christmas with 2023 with "A" 16:34

6M ago16:34

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 107 A quick check in between Jason and Alexander after the Tinsel Glitter and Evergreen Dust of Christmas and the other winter holidays has settled. Here’s the Episode: Website: www.orderofbattlepod.com Email: orderofbattlepod@gmail.com Twitter: @orderofbattlepd Instagram: @orderofbattlepod #gijoe…

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Episode 432: Feeling Fine About Season Nine 1:41:18

6M ago1:41:18

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Time after time, we end our seasons of Baconsale by taking a look back at the episodes we’ve done that year, and season nine is no exception. Joel, Kent, and Zack are going to throw some quick podcast stats & facts your way and then we’ll jump into our categories. We’ll introduce our favorite intros, talk about our many film tournaments, muse on so…

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106: Michael Charles Hill talks Claymore, Cold Slither and More 1:20:28

7M ago1:20:28

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Order of Battle Podcast episode 106 Jason had the pleasure to sit down with Michael Hill. He was a producer and writer for Sunbow’s GIJoe and Transfomers cartoons. He was also the author of the Special Mission Brazil cassette tape and Claymore character. Michael talks about what a producer’s job was, hanging out with Jack Kirby and Gary Gygax, and …

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