Brian VanHooker - Podcast Details

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TurtleTracksPodcast 182 — Cortopia Studios on TMNT: Empire City: The First TMNT VR GameIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Tom Waltz and Ace St. Germain, Creative Director of Cortopia Studios, developers of the first TMNT VR game in history: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City. After sampling the game at New York Comic Con, VanHooker interviewed the duo about the game's mechanics, its surprising choice of villain and what it's like to hang out in a VR turtle lair. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-11-2424 min

The Todd Allbaugh Show King Of The Hill Is Back with Brian VanHooker (Hour 2)This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: restaurants that don’t have waffle fries or restaurants that only have waffle fries? At the bottom of the hour, Brian VanHooker of Cracked.com comes back to celebrate the return of King of the Hill! The hit animated show by Mike Judge had an initial 14-season run featuring everyday folks in rural Texas, and now it’s back for more. Here are the articles we cover: Hank Hill's Best Grilling-Related Burns On 'King Of The Hill' 4 Times King Of The Hill's Dale Gribble Was Mostly Right Abo...

2025-08-0642 min

Civic Media King Of The Hill Is Back with Brian VanHooker (Hour 2)This afternoon, Todd asks us What’s Worse: restaurants that don’t have waffle fries or restaurants that only have waffle fries? At the bottom of the hour, Brian VanHooker of Cracked.com comes back to celebrate the return of King of the Hill! The hit animated show by Mike Judge had an initial 14-season run featuring everyday folks in rural Texas, and now it’s back for more. Here are the articles we cover: Hank Hill's Best Grilling-Related Burns On 'King Of The Hill' 4 Times King Of The Hill's Dale Gribble Was Mostly Right Abo...

2025-08-0642 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 143 — John Handy: Former Playmates Toys TMNT Toy Line DeveloperIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker revisits the early days of TMNT history by talking with John Handy, formerly of Playmates toys. A retired toy industry veteran, Handy was at Playmates Toys when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were first pitched to the company and he recalls many formative details about the franchise, like when they got their different-colored bandanas and how the villains developed. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-02-2455 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 142 — Kenn Scott: Raphael Actor TMNT 1990 & Secret of the OozeIn this episode of Turtle Tracks Podcast, host Brian VanHooker talks with Kenn Scott who played Rapahel and several Foot Ninja ijn the first two Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films. In his book "Teenage Ninja to Mutant Turtle" Scott outlines how he went from playing a Foot Soldier to performing Raphael's stunts in the TMNT 1990, then how he became the performer inside Raphael for TMNT: Secret of the Ooze. Find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Teenage-Ninja-Mutant-Turtle-Becoming/dp/1734051809 Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-02-091h 00

TurtleTracksPodcast 141 - Joey McCormick: Design Supervisor on Tales of the TMNTIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker continues his coverage of "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" with design supervisor Joey McCormick. The two discuss many of the series backgrounds as well as what it was like adapting the look of "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem" into 2D. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-02-0337 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 140 — Neave Lifschits: lead animator on TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, Brian VanHooker chats with Neave Lifschits, lead animator on the the 2023 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Working for the VFX company Cinesite, Lifschits oversaw several sequences in the film, including Splinter's fight scene in the TCRI building and when Splinter throws a party for the Turtles. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-01-2750 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 139 — Fero Pe & Luis Antonio Delgado: IDW Nightwatcher Artist & ColoristIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by penciler/painter Fero Pe and colorist Luis Antonio Delgado to chat about the artwork of IDW's Nightwatcher comic book series. Starring the fifth turtle Jennika in the armor, Nightwatcher has been an exciting continuation of IDW's Turtleverse and here to discuss it are the guys behindf the artwork. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram:

2025-01-2327 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 138 — Bryce Collins: Character Designer on Tales of the TMNT and Rise of the TMNTIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with artist Bryce Collins, character designer on "Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and character design lead on "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." They discuss the design differences between the two shows and what it was like to adapt the look of "TMNT: Mutnt Mayhem" into 2D. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-01-1952 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 137 — Jeff Goodwin: Makeup Artist on TMNT 1990In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Jeff Goodwin, who was the makeup artist on the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and is the author of the new eBook, "Continuity of a TMNT Movie." Goodwin discusses applying makeup to humans vs the turtle suits and what it was like to work on both TMNT and the 1993 Super Mario. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-01-1246 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 136 — Andrea Fernandez & Mark Anthony: Tales of the TMNT Art Director & Color SupervisorWith the new cartoon "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" now on Netflix, host Brian VanHooker reached out to art director Andrea Fernandez and color supervisor Mark Anthony to chat about the making of the series. They discuss adapting the look of "TMNT: Mutant Mayhem" into 2D, the new villains and the fresh takes on classic villains (including Bishop). Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2025-01-041h 03

TurtleTracksPodcast 135 — Trevor Zammit & Aaron Hazouri of NECA Toys: Dimension X-Mas Vacation TMNTFor this year's Christmas episode, host Brian VanHooker meets with Trevor Zammit and Aaron Hazouri of NECA Toys to chat all about the Dimension X-Mas Vacation TMNT. Inspired by "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas," the four pack is in the Walmart toy catalog and won an award for "Best Geeky Gift" by Pop Insider. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Track Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-12-1946 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 134 — Cameron Chittock & Fero Pe: Writer & Artist of TMNT x Stranger ThingsIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes the creative duo behind IDW's epic crossover Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles x Stranger Things. Writer Cameron Chittock and Artist Fero Pe talk the development of the story, the most fun team-ups and how surprisingly natural this pairing turned out. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

2024-12-1143 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 133 — Tom Waltz and Erik Burnham: Writers of IDW's TMNT Mutant NationWriters Tom Waltz and Erik Burnham join host Brian VanHooker to talk about IDW Comics' ongoing series Mutant Nation. While the main Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles book is narrowing its focus on the four Turtles, Mutant Nation will explore the exapnasive TMNT universe which IDW began back in 2011, starting off with a story of Raphael at Area 51 and Casey Jones working with the foot clan. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-11-0743 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 132 — Granite Con 2024 IDW Panel featuring Kevin Eastman and more!At Granite Con 2024, Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker hosted the IDW Comics panel with a wide array of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles artists and writers. The lineup included TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, writers Tom Waltz and Erik Burnham, as well as artists Ben Bishop, Sarah Myer, Mateus Santoluoco Fero Pe, Gavin Smith, Luis Antonio Delgado and the Escorza Brothers. Audio provided by Granite Con owners Chris Proulx and Scott Proulx, as well as BNH Photography owner Brian William. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-11-0347 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 131 — Mateus Santolouco: IDW TMNT Artist — from Granite Con 2024At Granite Con 2024, host Brian VanHooker sat down with beloved IDW artist Mateus Santolouco to chat about his work on various Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles titles. From Mutant Nation to The Secret History of the Foot Clan to the main IDW TMNT book, Santolouco gets into the details of his incredible work with the Heroes in a Half Shell. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-10-2820 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 130 — Chogrin: Artist and Toy Designer of Kidrobot's TMNT GuruIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes toy artist Chogrin, who created the TMNT Guru art toy for Kidrobot. In the interview, Chogrin offers up his history with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and shares the creative process with the six-armed TMNT Guru sculpture. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-10-1548 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 129 — A.C. Farley: Mirage-Era TMNT Artist/PainterIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker up with none other than A.C. Farley from the Mirage-era of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Having painted the covers for TMNT Vol.2 #1, the original Vol. 1 collected book covers and all the covers for the Return to New York storyline, Farley is responsible for some of the most dynamic art to ever feature the Heroes in a Half Shell. In this interview, he recalls getting hired at Mirage and meeting Eastman and Laird. He also goes in detail on some of his most iconic pieces. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS...

2024-10-071h 33

TurtleTracksPodcast 126 — Isaac Elliott-Fisher: Co-producer of Turtle Power Documentary & Upcoming Vol.2In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Isaac Elliott-Fisher, one of the producers of the beloved 'Turtle Power' documentary as well as the upcoming second volume, TMNT: Evolution, Mutation, & Reboot, which will be launching on Kickstarter soon. Sign up to be notified on launch of the Kickstarter here: https://kickstarter.com/projects/definitivefilms/tmnt-evolution-mutation-and-reboot Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-08-121h 01

TurtleTracksPodcast 125 — Brian Kulbacki: Owner of Departed Soles Brewery in Jersey City, NJIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker travels to Departed Soles Brewery in Jersey City, New Jersey to chat with owner Brian Kulbacki. Kulbacki is a die-hard Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan and many of the beers he's brewed have been inspired by the TMNT. Most recently, he brewed the Party Wagon beer for Portsmouth Mini-Con 40. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/

2024-08-0558 min

ShellANomics: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Podcast Host of Turtle Tracks Brian VanHooker Stops byBrian VanHooker is the host of Turtle Tracks- the #1 TMNT podcast. 5-6 years of content. 100 plus episodes full of the most iconic people involved in making the Ninja Turtles a success. He's had Steve Barron, Kevin Eastman, Paige Turco, and so many more. Brian shares what got him to start Turtle Tracks, and some of his favorite guests! I encourage TMNT fans of any generation to check out his podcast, he touches base with anything TMNT related!

2024-07-2232 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 124 — Andrew Farago: Author of TMNT The Ultimate Visual HistoryIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Andrew Farago, author of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History from Insight Editions, which has a revised and updated edition coming on July 23, 2024. Featuring forewards from both Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman, The Ultimate Visual History beautifully details the entire history of the TMNT from the Mirage Comics all the way to Mutant Mayhem. Order your copy from your local comic shop or book store or order it here: https://insighteditions.com/products/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-the-ultimate-visual-history-expanded Sound engineering by ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle...

2024-07-221h 06

TurtleTracksPodcast 123 — Granite Con 2024: September 21 & 22, 2024 in Manchester, NHIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Granite Con co-owner Chris Proulx about how Granite Con became an annual TMNT con, highlights from the past and what to expect this year, including a sum-up of all the guests from the storied history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 2024's Granite Con is going to be on September 21 and 22 at the Doubletree Hilton and SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. Get tickets here: https://www.granitecon.com/buy-tickets/ Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast

2024-07-1522 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 122 — Retailers Special #1In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with four retailers that specialize in various TMNT products. @2ndtimearoundtoysandcomics is a Las Vegas-based retro toy dealer. @east_coast_toyz is a New England-based retro toy dealer. @pixels2perlers sells Perler bead art based on retro video games. @customhatsny makes TMNT hats from reto bedsheets. Find them all on Instagram. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-07-081h 25

TurtleTracksPodcast 121 — Woodman Museum, Dover, NH: Executive Director Jonathan Nichols on TMNT ExhibitIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to Jonathan Nichols, executive director of the Woodman Museum in Dover, New Hampshire. Dover is the birthplace of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and was recently honored with an historical marker and a memorial manhole cover on the spot where Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird first conceived of the Ninja Turtles. Now, the local Woodman Museum is honoring the TMNT with a permanent exhibit dedicated to the franchise. The exhibit opens 8/10/24 & 8/11/24 with a screening of Mutant Mayhem on 8/10. Also, in November, the Museum will be holding a mini-con 11/9/24 & 11/10/24. Sound engineering by Ian Williams...

2024-07-0522 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 120 — Erik Burnham & Sarah Myer of Saturday Morning Adventures: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary SpecialIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by writer Erik Burnham and artist Sarah Myer of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Saturday Morning Adventures. They all discuss issues 12, 13 and 14 in depth, discusses the plot where Ogg has the 1987 TMNT meet various other incarnations of the characters. Additionally, Burnham and Myer discuss the upcoming 40th Anniversary Special from IDW comincs, which releases on 7/10/24. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-07-021h 18

TurtleTracksPodcast 119 — Tristan Jones & Paul Harmon from Tales of the TMNT Vol.2 : IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary SpecialIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker continues coverage of the IDW Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 40th Anniversary Special by welcoming writer Tristan Jones and artist Paul Harmon. Jones and Harmon worked together on Tales of the TMNT Volume 2 back in the 2000's, telling stories about a NYC gang war the Turtles got pulled into and they return for the 40th Anniversary Special — Coming July 10, 2024 — for another story in that same era. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-06-2744 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 118 — Lloyd Goldfine, Emilio Lopez, Khary Randolph from TMNT 2003: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary SpecialContinuing the TURTLE TRACKS coverage for IDW's TMNT 40th Anniversary special, Brian VanHooker interviews Lloyd Goldfine, executive producer of TMNT 2003, as well as artists Emilio Lopez and Khary Randolph. All three of them discuss the behind-the-scenes world of the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series as well as coming back to the franchise for its 40th anniversary. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-06-2543 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 117 — Chris Allan: IDW TMNT 40th Anniversary SpecialIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes back to the podcast Chris Allan, artist for Archie Comics Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. On July 11, 2024, IDW comics is releasing a special for the 40th anniversary of the TMNT which revisits many of the franchise's past iterations. Among them is a four-page story set in the Archie Comics continuity drawn and written by Chris Allan. Allan discusses this story as well as the recently-completed Forever War and the great time he had at Portsmouth Mini Con 40. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle...

2024-06-2142 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 116 — Playmates Toys: Exclusive Announcents for 2024 including SDCC Exclusive!In this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Pat Linden and Jeff Trojan, two Vice Presidents of Boys Marketing for Playmates Toys who announce a TON of new TMNT releases for 2024 including: (1)The 2024 SDCC Exclusive for Playmates will be a B&W VERSION of the SKETCH TURTLES — (2) the classic PIZZA SHOOTER vehicle is being rereleased — (3) The classic TOILET TAXI vehicle is being rereleased with an EXCLUSIVE DONATELLO FIGURE — (4) The STRANGER THINGS MIRAGE TURTLES with all be getting SOLO RELEASES — (5) For the Mutant Mayhem line, MASKLESS TMNT in HIGH SCHOOL CLOTHES are on the way for Walmart — (6) also for Mutant Mayhem, an IRIDESC...

2024-06-1447 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 115 — Luis Antonio Delgado: colorist for TMNT IDW ComicsIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Luis Antonio Delgado, a prolific colorist for IDW comics. While he's worked on such franchises as Ghostbusters and Transformers, Delgado has been a regular colorist for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since The Last Ronin, and now is the colorist for all the Last Ronin books as well as TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast

2024-06-101h 02

TurtleTracksPodcast 114 — Beau Allen: Shredder in TMNT: Coming Out of Their ShellsIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by actor Beau Allen, who played the Shredder in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Coming Out of Their Shells. Allen recalls doing the show at Radio City Music Hall, Appearing on Oprah and his thoughts on Shredder's oversized helmet. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast

2024-06-0335 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 113 — Francis Moss: writer and assistant story editor on TMNT 1987In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Francis Moss who served as the Assistant Story Editor on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon, as well as the writer for 15 episodes. Moss discusses working for years on the series, editing over 100 episodes as well as creating characters like Zach the Fifth Turtle and Shredder's Mom. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast

2024-05-2756 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 112 — Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney: creative duo on Mirage TMNT 'Spaced Out!' trilogyIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews 'Roachmill' creators Rich Hedden & Tom McWeeney. In the classic Mirage Teeange Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Hedden & McWeeney wrote and illustrated issues #34, #38, #39 and #40. The latter three were the infamously wacky 'Spaced Out!' story which saw Raphael abducted by aliens. The duo share how they came to work on the TMNT as well as the response to thier issues both from TMNT fans and TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-05-2056 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 111 — Gary Anthony Williams: Bebop in 2016 film TMNT: Out of the ShadowsIn 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 the movie by buying some IDW comics and working with his co-star, WWE legend Shamus (who played Rocksteady). Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast

2024-05-1340 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 110 — Erick Roman: Warrior Pins on Instagram, host of Pin Pals PodcastIn 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 PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warriorpins/

2024-05-0647 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 109 — George Goodchild: character designer on TMNT 1987 cartoonIn 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 incarnations! Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-04-2254 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 108 — Tom Waltz & Sophie Campbell: writers of IDW's TMNT seriesIn 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, including the reincarnation origin story and Splinter's takeover of the Foot Clan, while Campbell talks about issues #101 to #150, including Mutant Town and the Armaggon story. As the series is resetting after issue #150, this episode is a pure celebration of 13 years of intelligent and exciting TMNT stor...

2024-04-151h 47

TurtleTracksPodcast 107 — Justin Ishmael: toy designer and former CEO/creative director of MondoIn 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 drawing. More recently, in collaboration with Bottleneck Gallery, he has overseen the Peter Laird "First Turtle" and the Pitch Turtle, whuch is based on the original sculpt done by Playmates toys to pitch the original TMNT toys. Sound Engineering by...

2024-04-0559 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 106 — Aaron Hazouri: artist for NECA toys (2nd Appearance)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 Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-04-0546 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 105 — Patrick Ehlers: writer of TMNT SourcebookIn 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 4/3/2024. Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-04-0149 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 104 — Vincenzo Federici: artist for IDW's TMNT comicsIn 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/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-03-2659 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 103 — Beth Mitchroney: writer for Archie Comics TMNT AdventuresIn 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 this episode, she recalls working on the TMNT Adventures series and she shares stores of spending time with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird during Turtle-Mania. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams. Follow Turtle Tracks on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-03-181h 03

TurtleTracksPodcast 102 — Dan Shoening: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures comicIn 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. Follow Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-03-1146 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 101 — Dan Duncan: artist for IDW's TMNT comicsIn 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 Turtle Tracks Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/

2024-03-0437 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 100 — Cam Clarke, Barry Gordon, Rob Paulsen & Townsend Coleman: the cast of TMNT 1987For 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 That Mutant," based on trivia from TMNT 1987. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2024-02-1223 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 099 — Robert Ben Garant: Reno 911! creator/actor; Michelangelo, TMNT Coming Out of Their Shells tourIn 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 Their Shells' music tour. Dressed as Michelangelo, Garant visited schools, as well as radio and local TV programs, to promote the tour along with writer/actor/comedian Michael Ian Black (who played Raphael). During the interview, Garant recalls stories from his unique perspective of Turtle-Mania...

2024-02-0644 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 098 — Gary Dolan from Bull Airs SneakersIn 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 Turtles sneakers. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2024-01-2948 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 097 — Sarah Myer: artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning AdventuresIn 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 hilarious sensibilities. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2024-01-221h 28

TurtleTracksPodcast 096 — Paige Turco: April from TMNT: Secret of the Ooze and TMNT 3In 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 history about herself and TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman. (They were engaged!!) Sound engineering by Ian Williams

2024-01-1659 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 095 — Shawn Lee: letterer for IDW's TMNT seriesIn 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

2024-01-0240 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 093 — Tish Rabe: writer of "We Wish You a Turtle Christmas" and "Turtle Tunes"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 "Turtle Tunes," two live-action specials from 1994 which utilized the suits from the "Coming Out of Their Shells" musical tour. In the episode, the two discuss how she came to work on the specials, what the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles got Splinter for Christmas...

2023-12-1145 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 092 — Gavin Smith: artist for IDW's TMNT comicsIn 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

2023-12-061h 05

TurtleTracksPodcast 091 — Paul Allor: writer for IDW TMNT comics including TMNT vs. Street FighterIn 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 discusses some of the original characters they've helped develop, like Pepperoni and Zodi. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-11-2843 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 090 — Aaron Hazouri: artist for NECAIn 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 artitsts at Mirage Studios. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-11-221h 29

TurtleTracksPodcast 089 — Erik Burnham: writer for IDW TMNT comics including TMNT Saturday Morning AdventuresIn 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/Ghostbusters crossover and other comics for IDW. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-11-1759 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 088 — Christopher Yost: writer for TMNT 2003 & 2012, showrunner for upcoming Tales of the TMNTIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by screenwriter Christopher Yost, who, in addition to writing blockbuster movies like "Thor: Ragnorok", has been a part of three different chapters in TMNT history. He wrote more than a dozen episodes of the 2003 cartoon series, including episodes focused on Bishop and Usagi Yojimbo as well as the Battle Nexus and Ninja Tribunal storylines. He wrote the episode "The Wrath of Tiger Claw" for the 2012 TMNT series and is the showrunner for the upcoming "Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" cartoon, which is the follow up to TMNT: Mutant Mayhem. Sound...

2023-11-1025 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 087 — Stu Gillard: writer and director of TMNT IIIIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Stu Gillard, writer and director of the 1993 time travel adventure, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. In addition to addressing the change in creature effects from the previous films, Gillard talks about developing the story, filming in Oregon and the input he got from Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-11-031h 07

TurtleTracksPodcast 086 — Andrew Joustra: script and recording coordinator on TMNT: Mutant MayhemCoverage of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem continues when host Brian VanHooker interviews Andrew Joustra. Joustra served as the Script and Recording Coordinator on the new TMNT film and he recalls stories about watching the four young actors playing the Turtles recording together as well as with Ice Cube. He also sheds some light on earlier versions of the script. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-10-2451 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 085 — Vernon Smith: cover artist for IDW's TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures Halloween SpecialIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker interviews artist Vernon Smith, who did one of the covers for IDW Comics' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures Halloween Special, coming out October 11, 2023. Smith talks about developing his cover, the classic influences on his style and rejected ideas. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-10-0939 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 084 — Sophie Campbell: writer and artist on IDW's TMNT comicsIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with Sophie Campbell of IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. Campbell began her association with TMNT back during the Mirage days when she did some work on Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and moved over to IDW when Nickelodeon bought the property. Beginning with issue #101, she became the writer of the series as well, taking the Turtles in brand new and exciting directions, particularly the Mutant Town story arc. Campbell discusses each step she's taken in Turtle history, how fun it is to write for Old Hob and reintroducing Venus back...

2023-10-021h 07

TurtleTracksPodcast 083 — Kellan Jett: visual development artist on TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Kellan Jett, a visual development artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Jett did two years of work on the project, being one of the first artists hired. He designed Baxter Stockman's home, the TCRI Cycle and his concept artwork was the very first image released for Mutant Mayhem. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-09-2859 min

TurtleTracksPodcast O82 — John Jackson: story artist on TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with story artist John Jackson. Jackson boarded a number of memorable moments from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, including the sequence in the bowling alley and the action montage set to "No Diggity." Sound engineering by Ian Willaims.

2023-09-231h 01

TurtleTracksPodcast 081 — Justin Runfola: character designer and visual development artist on TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker chats with Justin Runfola, a character designer and visual development artist on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Runfola describes growing up as a TMNT fan, designing the chop shop goons in Mutant Mayhem and what might have been with his Shredder concept art. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-09-111h 03

TurtleTracksPodcast 080 — Speeky Geeky: TMNT podcaster and super fanIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to fellow TMNT podcaster and super fan Speeky Geeky, known for the Speeky Geeky podcast, his TMNT deep dives on YouTube and his interviews with NECA. The two have an in-depth discussion about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and talk about their favorite NECA TMNT releases. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-09-071h 27

TurtleTracksPodcast 079 — Joey of Ninja Toitles: massive TMNT Instagram account and pinmakerHost Brian VanHooker talks to TMNT superfan Joey of the Instagram account Ninja Toitles. Ninja Toitles has a massive following online and they speicalize in making awesome pins and stickers of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-08-2952 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 078 — Woodrow White: lead character designer on TMNT: Mutant MayhemOur coverage of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem continues with the film's lead character designer, Woodrow White. Host Brian VanHooker goes down the list of villains from Bebop and Rocksteady to Ray Fillet and Scumbug as White talks about the influences and inspirations behind each. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-08-2254 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 077 — J.J. Villard: logo designer for TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to Emmy winner J. J. Villard, who designed the logo for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem." Villard recounts his childhood love of the Ninja Turtles and what went into the design for the new film's logo. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-08-1545 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 076 — Eric Allard, Rick Stratton and Dwight Roberts of Allfx: creature effects for TMNT IIIFor the 30th Anniversary of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: Turtles in Time, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Eric Allard, Rick Stratton and Dwight Roberts of Allfx, the spcial effects house that made the film's Turtle suits. The guys take you behind the scenes of building the turtles and what it's like following the Jim Henson Creature Shop. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-08-0353 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 074 — Manuel Conde: artist and writer of the Mexican version of TMNT AdventuresIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to arist Manuel Conde, who oversaw the art and writing of the Mexican version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures. Most American TMNT fands are unaware that the Mexican TMNT Adventures was its own series with its own original characters — which means there's still some little-discovered TMNT stories from the days of Turtle Mania! sound engineering by Ian Williams

2023-07-1055 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 073 — TMNT Pies with Mike CoatesIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks tohis friend Mike Coates, who goes by @ninjaturtlepies on Instagram. Coates has built an obsession around finding out everything possible about the 1991 Hostess Ninja Turtle Pies and shares his knowledge and journey with TMNT fans, especially since their recent appearance on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-06-161h 24

TurtleTracksPodcast 072 — Jim Engel: illustrator of Turtlemania-era TMNT merchandiseIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with illustrator Jim Engel. They discuss Engel's extensive work on McDonald's Happy Meals and other toy lines, as well as his work on properties like the Muppets, the Marx Brothers and Looney Tunes. Naturally, there's a bit of Turtle talk as well, as Engel was one of the most recognizable artists on licensed properties during Turtle Mania. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-06-1052 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 071 — Peter Hastings: executive producer of TMNT 2012In this episode, host Brian VanHooker speaks with animation verteran Peter Hastings about the 2012 TMNT series. Hastings was an executive producer early on in the series and he shares some behind-the-scenes stories about helping organize the show and find its way onto Nickelodeon. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-06-0228 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 070 — Dan Clark & Michael Mayhew: showrunner and writer for Ninja Turtles: The Next MutationHost Brian VanHooker welcomes Dan Clark and Michael Mayhew from Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. Clark was the showrunner for the short-lived series while Mayhew was a writer. In this episode, they talk about the creation of Venus De Milo, finding a new villain for the TMNT and what Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Peter Laird felt about the show. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-05-2453 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 069 — Judith Hoag: April from TMNT 1990In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by none other than Judith Hoag, who played April O'Neil in the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. Hoag talks about meeting Jim Henson, her experience with NECA toys and why she wasn't in the sequels. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-05-1943 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 068 — Sab Shimono: Lord Norinaga from TMNT III and Murakami from TMNT 2012In this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by actor Sab Shimono, who played Lord Norinaga in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III and provided the voice for Mr. Murakami in the 2012 TMNT series on Nickelodeon. Shimono recounts his memories from the set of the third Turtles film and the experience of working with legends like Harrison Ford and Robin Williams. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-05-1531 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 067 — Pizza Time! with Merso X: creator of TMNT: Rescue Palooza debuts a new TMNT fan gameBrian VanHooker is joined by his friend Merso X, the man behind the fan game TMNT Rescue Palooza. Merso joins Brian to announce the game "Pizza Time!" which is described on https://www.merso-x.com/ as "a graphics hack of the NES port of 'Burger Time', with a TMNT theme. You control Pizzaface and must walk over pizza ingredients while avoiding the Ninja Turtles. This hack was inspired by the action figure accessory from NECA Toys, and was suggested to me by Brian VanHooker from the Turtle Tracks Podcast." Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-05-1051 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 066 — James Groman: designer behind NECA's TMNT/Universal Monsters toylineIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by famed toymaker James Groman. Groman is the designer behind NECA's Universal Monsters Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line and he shares the process behind toys like Frankenstein Raphael, Mummy Michelangelo, Leonardo the Hunchback and Invible Man Donatello. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-05-0138 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 065 — Steve Varner & Howard Chang: artists and sculptors behind classic Playmates TMNT toysThis time, host Brian VanHooker is joined by two guys responsible for some of the greatest toys from your childhood: Steve Varner and Howard Chang. Varner is the founder of Varner Studios,which made many of the classic TMNT toys for Playmates back in the day, while Chang was an illustrator at Varner back in the classic TMNT days. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-04-2459 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 064 — Eliot Daro: production supervisor of TMNT 1987In this epsiode, host Brian VanHooker talks to animation veteran Eliot Daro, the production Supervisor of the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Daro recalls what it was like to be overseeing the show during Turtlemania and explains why he made the decisionto switch over to the "Red Sky" look in laterseasons. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-03-221h 00

TurtleTracksPodcast 063 — Larry Houston: storyboard artist on TMNT 1987Host Brian VanHooker is joined by animation veteran Larry Houston. In addition to landmark shows like X-Men: The Animated Series and Ghostbusters, Houston was a storyboard artist on the classic 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, the 2003 series and Turtles Forever. In the interview, Houston explains what it was like working on the cartoon during Turtle-Mania and what it was like working with legends like Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-03-101h 17

TurtleTracksPodcast 062 — Paul Jenkins: comic artist and licensing manager at Mirage Studios during TurtlemaniaIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Eisner Award-winning comic book writer Paul Jenkins. Before going onto write stories like Hellblazer, Inhumans, Werewolf by Night and Origin, Jenkins worked at Mirage comics doing much of the licensing work during the onslaught of Turtlemania. Jenkins recalls his time at Mirage and his long-running friendship with Kevin Eastman. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-03-061h 08

TurtleTracksPodcast 060 — David Shatraw: actor inside of Michelangelo suit during Coming Out of Their Shells music tourIt's a flashback to 1990's TMNT "Coming Out of Their Shells Tour" with actor David Shatraw, who was in the Michelangelo suit for the stage show. Shatraw joins host Brian VanHooker to discuss his memories of the tour, including why those turtles didn't have shells, which of those songs were his favorite to perform and what it was like to be on Oprah as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-02-131h 08

TurtleTracksPodcast 059 — Townsend Coleman (2nd Appearance): voice of Michelangelo in TMNT 1987In this episode, host Brian VanHooker welcomes back Townsend Coleman, the voice of Michelangelo in the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Townsend recalls getting started in show business and what the inspiration was behind voices like The Tick, Waldo and, of course, Mikey. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2023-02-0650 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 057 — The Last Ronin Oral History: NECA ToysIn this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with NECA TMNT Brand Manager Trevor Zammit and sculptor Paul Harding discuss the creation of the first two NECA action figures of The Last Ronin. This is the final installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: www.inverse.com/entertainment/las…tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2023-01-1317 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 056 — Kevin Conroy: voice of Batman('Christmas with the Joker Oral History' — MEL Magazine)In something of a "Bonus Track" for Turtle Tracks, host Brian VanHooker interviews the late, great Kevin Conroy for "The Oral History of Christmas with the Joker" for MEL Magazine in 2021. There's no TMNT talk in this episode, but a lot of Turtle fans also love Batman: The Animated Series and we wanted to pay respect to the late actor. Rest in Peace, Mr. Conroy. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams

2022-11-1128 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 055 — The Last Ronin Oral History: Bobby Curnow (IDW editor)In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with former IDW Editor Bobby Curnow all about "The Last Ronin." This is the fifth installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-3029 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 054 — The Last Ronin Oral History: Luis Antonio Delgado (colorist)In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with IDW colorist Luis Antonio Delgado all about "The Last Ronin." This is the third installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-2527 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 053 — Barry Gordon: voice of Donatello and Bebop from TMNT 1987In this episode of Turtle Tracks, host Brian VanHooker is joined by Barry Gordon, the voice of Donatello and Bebop on the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. Gordon discusses his singing career as a child, what it as like working with his fellow TMNT cast members and whether or not he gives Rob Paulsen a hard time for playing Donatello in the 2012 cartoon. Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-1847 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 052 — The Last Ronin Oral History: Ben Bishop (artist)In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with TMNT artist Ben Bishop all about "The Last Ronin." This is the third installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-161h 04

TurtleTracksPodcast 051 — The Last Ronin Oral History: Tom Waltz (writer)In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with TMNT writer Tom Waltz all about "The Last Ronin." This is the second installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-121h 24

TurtleTracksPodcast 050 — The Last Ronin Oral History: Kevin Eastman (TMNT co-creator)In a very special 50th episode, host Brian VanHooker talks with TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman all about "The Last Ronin." This is the first installment of a series of interviews done for INVERSE Magazine's "The Official Oral History of The Last Ronin" written by Turtle Tracks host Brian VanHooker. Find the article here: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/last-ronin-tmnt-oral-history Sound engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-08-0943 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 049 — Emilio Lopez: artist for TMNT 2003For an in-depth look into the behind-the-scenes of the 2003 TMNT series, host Brian VanHooker talks with artist Emilio Lopez. Lopez came on the show in the early seasons as a background artist and saw his artistic duties increase over time, taking on major roles for the Ninja Tribunal season, Fast Forward, Back to the Sewers and, everyone's Favorite, Turtles Forever! Sound engineering by Ian Williams

2022-05-241h 13

TurtleTracksPodcast 048 — Mark Edward Edens: writer for TMNT 1987In this episode of Turtle Tracks, host Brian VanHooker talks with prolific television writer Mark Edward Edens, who wrote for just about every cartoon from the 1980s and 1990s. In his extensive resume you'll find "X-Men: The Animated Series," "The Real Ghostbusters," "Beetlejuice," "Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers" and, of course, the 1987 "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," for which he wrote such classics as "Mutagen Monster" and a personal favorite of the host, "Pizza by the Shred." Sound engineering by Ian Williams

2022-05-1350 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 047 — Jason Ybarra of @TMNTVAN: owner of the coolest custom Turtle Van on EarthIn this episode of Turtle Tracks, host Brian VanHooker talks to Jason Ybarra, who has created the coolest, life-size replica of The Ninja Turtles Party Wagon ever made — a vehicle so impressive that Ybarra and his van have become a regular part of Vanilla Ice's Entourage! Sound Editing by Ian Williams.

2022-05-0328 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 046 — Chuck Patton: senior supervising director TMNT 2003In this episode of Turtle Tracks, host Brian VanHooker dives deep into the origins of the 2003 animated series with Senior Supervising Director Chuck Patton, who developed the look of the Turtles in that series and many of its other major creative aspects. Patton talks about working with Peter Laird, the origins of Utrom Shredder and how Hun was one of his proudest creations. Sound editing by Ian Williams.

2022-04-121h 21

TurtleTracksPodcast 045 — Gavin Hignight: writer for TMNT 2003 and 2012In this installment of the Turtle Tracks podcast, host Brian VanHooker chats with television writer Gavin Hignight. Hignight got his start writing a few episodes of the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon and would later return to the franchise writing several episodes of the 2012 series. Within his 2012 episodes, he introduced Slash to the series as well as Armaggon and he wrote the first episode of the Wasteland Warrior finale. Sound Engineering by Ian Williams.

2022-03-2953 min

TurtleTracksPodcast 044 — Scott Williams: voice of Baxter Stockman in TMNT 2003In this episode, host Brian VanHooker talks to artist, musician and voice actor Scott Williams, who played the role of Baxter Stockman on the 2003 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. He talks about how he got the role and how it became such an iconic take on the character, as well as his career working in art and music. Sound engineering by Ian Williams

2022-03-0924 min

TurtleTracksPodcast Turtle Tracks Special: TMNT Director Kevin Munroe on Colorectal Cancer AwarenessA mini-episode featuring TMNT 2007 director Kevin Munroe talking about Colorectal Cancer Awareness. In the beginning of 2021, Munroe was diagnosed with Stage 3B colon cancer. A year later, Munroe is now cancer free and he's raising awareness about colorectal cancer with the help of Andrea Goodman from the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Hosted by Brian VanHooker, sound engineering by Ian Williams. Links: Free colorectal cancer screening quiz: quiz.getscreened.org Colorectal Cancer Alliance: www.ccalliance.org Munroe's story: https://kevinmunroecom.wordpress.com/2022/01/24/chemo-colons-covid-cartoon-rocks-pt-1/ Munroe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevmunroe

2022-02-1922 min

Craig Collins Show Highlights Brian VanHooker gets it if you kinda sorta want to try and steal that ATM machineCraig chats with Brian VanHooker of Mel Magazine about his hilarious deep dive into the likelihood of getting away with an ATM machine heist!

2019-11-2600 min