Shellheads: A TMNT Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sergio Lugo II and Jeff Hubb
Paramount+'s new show, Tales of the TMNT, is here, and it's time for the Shellheads to break it down for you.
Shellheads takes the week off for some R&R, but in its place is a "classic" Turtles themed Reality Breached Episode to tide you over. Side Note: This was 10 years ago and 2024-Sergio is well aware of the factual inaccuracies in this episode. :) The episode has been trimmed and edited to fit the family friendly Shellheads format.
It's time for our annual dip into the wild world of TMNT Fan creations. Fan Fiction Fest VI is here!!!!!
We say goodbye to Season 4 of the beloved 2012 cartoon show with an epic 8 episode showcase of some of the best of the series.
It's time for another extra special Shellheads interview. In 2014 Andrew Farago and Insight Editions released a landmark book entitled Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History. This year, with the waves of recent Turtles content, Andrew has updated that book and will soon release the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Ultimate Visual History: Revised and Expanded Edition. Almost doubling the content of the original book, the Revised and Expanded Edition is the best TMNT coffee table book on the market. Andrew took some time out of his busy Comic-con-week schedule to chat with Sergio and Jeff about this huge undertaking.
It's time to adventure through the late 90's Image comic run. Put on your spandex, things are about to get weird.
It's time to check out what's up in the land of Saturday Morning Adventures. We read through books 1-5 and the Endless Summer Special.
Here's a new idea! In this episode, your Shellhead heroes listen to the 1990 TMNT Movie Soundtrack and give our thoughts on each track.
Our main topic this episode is the criminally underused mutant hero team the Mighty Mutanimals!
A bunch of fun TMNT news precedes a not-so-fun arc of the Archie TMNT Adventures series. Check it out today!
Happy Moo-nday everyone! Its time to lauch Reality Breached's brand new podcast The Wild West Moo Dudes! Pour yourself some sassperilly cuz, your two favorite outlaws, Jeff and Sergio are taking an adventure through The Wild West C.O.W.-boys of Moo Mesa!
Two of the best mid-run IDW stories are on deck in episode 136, but first we knock out a beefy TMNT news segment.
We take another trip through the cosmos with the 2012 Turtles as they try to save the world and see a city go to war!
Our last trip through Gotham has the 2012 TMNT crossover with the Batman TAS caped-crusader!
A new year, a new Shellheads! Here we talk about the under-appreciated third Batman crossover. Check it out!
We take a trip to the past to see if our wishes came true, and plant some seeds with some new wishes. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone!
Recently our Half-Shelled Heroes met Capcom's Street Fighters, at least a few of them. We are joined by Tomes of Evil's Russ to talk about the Crossover and how it makes us feel. Fun times!
It's time to explore the weird world of TMNT in Image comics; we start with Bodycount and the 2 Savage Dragon
After some TMNT news, we take another trip through a chunk of episodes of the original 1987 cartoon.
Krang is our character spotlight this time around. Gather round while we talk TMNT news and everyone's favorite interdimensional warlord, Krang.
It's all been leading up to this. The Shellheads finally get to chat with the the one and only Kevin Eastman.
It's time to watch season 4 of the 2012 Nickelodeon TV show. After talking up TMNT news, Jeff and Sergio join our Turtles for some space adventures.
Our Last Ronin is at it again! Jeff and Sergio welcome Andrew, a friend from Duct Tape Dynasty to talk about the latest IDW Ronin-verse miniseries, Lost Years.
It's once again time for Fan Fiction Fest! After clearing out the TMNT News hopper we explore several Fan Fiction projects that have popped up recently.
The moment we've been waiting for is here. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is in theaters and Sergio and Jeff have seen it and are ready to talk about it. Note - there will be spoilers for the new movie in here, so proceed with caution if that's something you want to avoid.
It's character spotlight time again, this time Ray Fillet takes center stage. Before we get to the fishy Mutanimal, we talk our box and news. Its a great time, check it out!
Shellheads is happy to welcome, from the Ninja Turtle Power Hour Podcast, fellow TMNT expert Keith McGuffey! Together we talk all the latest TMNT news and then we catch you up on the history of TMNT in film, just in time for Mutant Mayhem.
Bunches of Mutant Mayhem news precedes a chat about 9 action packed IDW issues! Check it out!
News, news, news and then a lively chat about the 4th season of the 2003 cartoon show. Thanks for listening!
The Shellheads talk about their Bodacious Boxes, TMNT news and the Archie Adventures series. It's a good time.
It's character spotlight time! Before he is featured in Mutant Mayhem, we figured Mondo Gecko needs an episode. After we dive into news, Mondo takes center stage.
The Rangers/Turtles team is back! The recently completed IDW/Boom mini-series is the main topic of Ep. 114. We also cover a mountain of news and we have a special guest; Alden from Dead Scene Kids.
Ah the TMNT movie era Ubisoft video games. They did not age well. Walk with us through the latest news and an adventure through a peculiar era of TMNT games.
We talk news, and then jump into season 5 of the original '87 cartoon. This one has some pretty iconic side characters, check it out!
The Mutant Mayhem trailer is here! We have an extensive conversation about the newly released movie details and cover other news. Oh and I guess we have a main topic too.
So much news! But we don't let it get in the way of our chat about the recent Saturday Morning Adventures comic series. We also have a couple of bonus books we knock out, the Funko Universe book and IDW's TMNT Deviations, enjoy!
After covering all the latest Turtle news, we're closing out Season 3 of the 2012 Nickelodeon TV show. Buckle up because some of these episodes are doozies.
Hey, it's more Batman! We knockout all of the latest TMNT news, and then have a lively chat about the second Batman/TMNT comic crossover.
We kick off 2023 with a deep-dive into the popular Batman/TMNT Crossover comic mini from DC and IDW. We also covers all the latest TMNT news. Enjoy!
This time around, we cap off Mirage's Volume 1. After diving into the latest TMNT news, Sergio and Jeff dish on issues #38-47.
It's time for more 2K3! This time our heroes check out all the latest TMNT news and then venture into Season 4 of the often-overlooked 4Kids series.
One of the most significant IDW storylines is up new for the Shellheads. Check us out as we talk about issues 45-50: Vengeance! As always, we also cover all your latest TMNT news.
Your Shellheads have finally made it through season 4 of the original TMNT cartoon. Sergio and Jeff the end of that season and also cover all the latest TMNT news.
Sergio and Jeff have a shiny new video game to talk about in The Cowabunga Collection. This episode dives into their opinions of the collection and what it possibly means for future turtles video games.
It's time for Fan Fiction Fest IV! We've got all the latest Turtles news and then we chat about a batch of fan created Comics, Short films, and more!
Your Shellheads tackle some new news and some old news before diving into a character spotlight on the "character" with the least character, the human fodder, Foot Soldiers.
After a 3 year wait, the Rise of the TMNT movie is finally on Netflix and boy was it worth the wait! We discuss this new TMNT entry and also cover all your TMNT news!
We get buried in an avalanche of SDCC news, but underneath that is a fun episode about yet another chunk of episodes from the 2012 Nickelodeon show.
We take another trip through the IDW line and read one of the most significant arcs in the series. As always we also have all your latest TMNT news!
Its finally out! Shredder is getting his revenge on digital platforms everywhere now. But is it worth playing? Our heroes breakdown the brand-new beat-em-up and give you all the latest TMNT news.
Stan Sakai's beloved Samurai Rabbit, Miyamoto Usagi (aka Usagi Yojimbo) takes center stage for our next Character Spotlight. We also cover all the latest TMNT news, enjoy!
The Shellheads finish up Season 3 of the 2003 TMNT series in this 89th episode, and as always we have your latest TMNT news.
Prolific Voice Actor, Matt Hill joins on a very special episode of Shellheads. Having played Raphael on two distinctly different occasions, Matt has lots to say about suit acting, voice acting, regular acting... We had such a great time chatting it up with Matt. Check it out!
The Last Ronin #5 is out! Join us for a SPOILER FILLED recap of the entire story and as always, the latest TMNT news.
It's been a long time, but it's finally time to talk about video games again! The Konami released 2k3 era games are the subject, and let's just say the results are mixed. As always, we also cover the latest TMNT news, subscribe today!
It's time to watch more of thew original '87 cartoon. This time we take on another chunk of season #4. There are some real gems in this set, and we have a blast breaking them down. As always, we also cover the latest TMNT news!
It's time to watch more of thew original '87 cartoon. This time we take on another chunk of season #4. There are some real gems in this set, and we have a blast breaking them down. As always, we also cover the latest TMNT news!
Known in some circles as "The Evil Turtle", Slash is the latest character to take the spotlight, but before we talk about him we go over a decent amount of turtles news!
Let's take a trip back to Northampton via the 2012 Nickelodeon show and sift through a giant pile of Toy Fair news!
The next chunk of IDW books take the spotlight in this episode. That includes #37-40 and the first of the exciting Ghostbusters Crossovers. As always there's also the latest Turtles news from around the web.
We close out the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show with the explosive last episodes of Season 2 and as always we have the latest Turtles news!
This time around we check out some of the more esoteric Turtles comics from the Mirage era and as always we have the latest Turtles news!
Happy New Year! We kick off 2022 with a character spotlight on everyone's favorite robot, Metalhead. Check it out!
Happy Holidays! It's time for our annual Christmas episode! This time around we call on both friends and listeners to have wonderful chats about some great TMNT stuff.
A big thank you goes out to everyone that made this episode possible, and to everyone that made year 3 of Shellheads the most fulfilling year yet.
We can't wait to jump back in, in the new year!
We have finally made it to TMNT: Out of the Shadows! No, not the game, the 2016 Platinum Dunes film. It goes about as well as you would guess, check it out.
Jeff and Sergio take a short journey into the Mighty Mutanimals and the United We Stand...Divided We Fall arc from the popular Archie published TMNT Adventures comic run!
It's time to watch some more 2k3 Season 3. We've got a huge news dump and then 9 episodes to discuss, enjoy!
Hey Shellheads! Jeff and I are taking the week off. That means it's a perfect week to share a bonus episode we recorded with our good buddy Russell over on Tomes of Evil.
It is once again character spotlight time! Let's take a look at the many variations of Karai.
The next chapter of IDW's Turtles saga, is the focus of the this fantastic Shellheads episode.
We're to the middle of Season 4 and the original TMNT series is getting really good. Join us for a romp through some classic episodes.
The Fan Fiction Fest is upon us again! We checked out four more fan-created TMNT works. See the show notes below to find them.
It's time to to spotlight yet another character! Everyone's favorite fugitive android, the Fugitoid, gets his own episode in this week's Shellheads!
Oh boy, do we have a fun topic this time around? Jeff and Sergio dive into the obscure Japanese Anime OVA Superman Legend and it is quite a ride!
Here's our 2021 MS Comic-Con Panel. The sound quality is horrible and at times it's hard to hear, but we figured posting it was better than not posting it. Until next time, have a Shell of a week!
Here is a quick touch base about our MS Comic-Con panel plans. Be sure to check us out Saturday, June 26th, at the MS Comic-Con for our first EVER Shellheads Live Panel!
We're finally here, it's time to chat about the infamous 2014 Platinum Dunes TMNT Reboot!
Hey friends! Recently Jeff and Sergio had the pleasure of being interviewed by The Bear and the Beard Podcast. So, I thought, why NOT throw it up in the Shellheads feed for a while as Bonus Content.
Your regularly scheduled Shellheads podcast will resume next week.
It's time for more TMNT Adventures. Join us as we take a journey through South Asia with our Heroes in a Half-shell.
We tackle both the Northampton and Utrom Empire arcs of the acclaimed IDW series. Enjoy the ride!
It's time to explore the different versions of everyone's favorite doofus henchmen, Bebop and Rocksteady.
In this "can't miss" Shellheads Extravaganza we talk about toys! Our heroes chat about the classic Playmates toy-line and are joined by Chris Fawcett, author of the book Rad Plastic.
It's time for more of the original cartoon. We've made it to the 4th season and the show seems to be getting better. Join us as we breakdown the first ten episodes.
In Episode 56, our heroes dive into Mirage Vol. 2 for the fascinating transition of Baxter Stockman!
It's time for another Character Spotlight! Have a seat and enjoy our conversation about a classic TMNT character, Leatherhead.
It's time to talk about TMNT Adventures again. Published by Archie Comics, the Adventures run stands as one of the more unique comic series in the Ninja Turtles history. In this episode, we cover a chunk of issues that start to establish the tone and direction for the majority of the comics run. Check out Episode 54, today!
Welcome to 2021! We kick off a new Shellheads year with one of the more controversial TMNT series, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Like it or not, Rise is a key part of Turtle's recent history and we have a responsibility as Shellheads to break it down and critique this odd show. Enjoy Episode #053, today!
We sneak in a 26th episode into 2020 with a breezy journey through some of the TMNT's most unique crossover events. Enjoy, we'll see you in 2021!
Happy Holidays everyone! Here is Shellheads second annual Christmas special! This time around we create the ultimate Christmas buyers guide. Check it out and have a very Merry Christmas.
Welcome to the Shellheads episode #50 extravaganza! Let's talk about Coming Out of Their Shells!
In episode 49 of Shellheads, our heroes venture into the first half of the Nickelodeon television show.
Sergio and Jeff take a harrowing trip through some of the more oddball books from Mirage Vol 1.
The fan-favorite series from 2003 is next up on the docket! This time around we dive into the second half of the second season!
Shellheads returns with a brand new episode all about one of IDWs most important runs, CITY FALL!
In this episode of Shellheads, we trek through 2 fantastic runs of the IDW comics TMNT title. Enjoy the show!
Welcome to a VERY special episode of Shellheads. We take a break from our regularly scheduled show to have a wonderful chat with the talented writer of the recently completed IDW run, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Urban Legends (aka TMNT Vol.3), Gary Carlson.
We talk about his unique journey into the comics profession, how he came to work on the Turtles book back in 1996, and what it's like to revisit a long, unfinished story, 20 years later. Cowabunga guys! This one's a doozy.
We finally get back to the Archie series with episode 42. Join us as we talk about the first exciting Mutanimals arc and discover the biggest action figure missed opportunity in all of Turtle-dom.
With episode 41 of Shellheads, we journey back to Season 3 of the original cartoon! As we finally reach the finale of the beefiest of TMNT Seasons, we also cover some much-discussed TMNT news topics.
With episode number 40 we take a closer look at the Casey Jones character. Check it out.
It took longer than expected, but the entire Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover comic event has finally come to a close. Jeff and Sergio spend an hour trying to figure out if predictable equals good and if the Power Rangers are really as lame as Sergio remembers them. Enjoy!
During the second animated Turtles TV show, indie comic company Dreamwave obtained the rights to publish companinon books. 7 issues later it was cancelled. Those 7 books are the topic of Episode 38, enjoy!
Were back with a new Shellheads! This time around we talk about the 2012 Nickelodeon TV show. We burn through the second half of season 1 including the epic two-part finale. Check it out!
We have reached the end of the Mirage Vol. 1 continuity. While that sounds sad, the good news is that its the exciting conclusion of the lauded City at War arc. Join us as we dive into the last proper Eastman and Laird written comics, Mirage #56-62.
We've finally made it to one of the most important arcs in TMNT history, Mirage's City at War. We start with the emotional Shades of Grey story and finish with issue #55, about half way through the influential City at War Arc.
The Shellheads officially say goodbye to one of the darkest chapters in TMNT history, Saban's short-lived live action show, Ninja Turtles: Next Mutation.
Our two heroes, Sergio and Jeff finally have to hit up Skype to record, and the sound quality goes sideways. If you can handle the rough audio, you'll hear us chatting about some of the earlier IDW published issues. Enjoy!
After a short hiatus, Shellheads is back on track with a brand new episode all about the 2K3 TV show! Jeff and Sergio dive into Season 2 of the much beloved series, enjoy!
It is time for another character spotlight! This time around it's Splinter's turn. As the Turtle's master and mentor, it's easy for this iconic character to turn into a one note stereotype. We talk about the differences in the various versions of Splinter weve been given and even talk about ways to make him more dynamic going forward.
In 1987, Mirage launched Tales of the TMNT as a companion to their flagship ongoing book. It was short lived and can easily be seen as filler, but the stories and characters in the pages of these 7 comics have been some of the most influential in all of Turtles lore. In Episode 29, Jeff and Sergio deep-dive into Tales Vol. 1.
It's time for a new episode of Shellheads! This time we explore the second chunk of episodes in the 3rd season of the original television show. If you want to follow along, the required watching is episodes 17-33 of Season 3. Otherwise, enjoy the show!
Shellheads is back for our 2020 season, and we kick things off with a banger! In 2007 our Turtles returned to the silver screen with the CGI aminated "TMNT". It was the last film of the Peter Laird era and is home to some serious franchise highlights. Check out Shellheads #27 right now!
In this VERY special episode of Shellheads, we connect with writer and artist Sophie Campbell on the eve of her taking the reigns of the IDW TMNT. With issue #101, Campbell will be the main writer and artist on the on-going TMNT book. Her first arc will explore the lives of the now 5 Turtles after the events of the tremendously impactful City at War story. We chat about Sophie's history with the TMNT, and how she came to be the person ushering in the next comic-book chapter of the our beloved Turtles.
Merry Christmas TMNT fans!!!!! Here's a Shellheads Christmas special that's less a Christmas special and more a call-to-action episode. Jeff and Sergio get vocal on what they want from TMNT's future. Let me just say things get exciting! Check out the official TMNT wishlist episode of Shellheads...and have a Happy New Year!
The IDW TMNT comic that launched in 2011 has been going strong for nearly 200 books (if you count side stories) as the ongoing comic crosses #100, we take a look at how the Turtles got to where they are today. Kyle from Discussing Comics joins us for this very special cross over episode, enjoy!
Our 25th episode of Shellheads has us talking about the Turtle's closest human friend April O'neil! Many of the versions of April we've come to adore haven't aged well, but she remains a pivotal part of the Turtle's lore. We break down pretty much all of them in an attempt to find the best April and even give some fun ideas for the character's future. Happy 25th episode everyone!!!!
We've finally made it to one of the most beloved TMNT TV series, the 2012 Nickelodeon CGI show. Packed with big names and produced to impress, it's hard to not like this lovable version of the TMNT. We tear through the first half of Season 1 in this 24th episode of Shellheads!
For Ep. 23 we dip our toes back into the Mirage comics continuity. Jeff and Serg explore all the Eastman and Laird books between #12 and 21, including the iconic Return to New York storyline.
For Episode 22 we jump back into one our most beloved TMNT series, the 4Kids produced 2K3 animated cartoon. We're coving quite a large chunk of the first season, specifically episodes S01E13-S01E26.
We've finally made it to the IDW comic series. This proper reboot has been continuously published since 2011 and will reach its #100 issue in the coming months. Our Shellheads read through the first run of the books and are hyped to finally get to delve into some of the freshest TMNT stories in years!
Its time for another character spotlight! This time around we focus on the "Cool But Rude" brute, Raphael!
The Shellheads dip into the original cartoon again for Season 3 Part 1. Its an odd season with some great episodes in it. Check out Shellheads 19, and dont forget to subscribe.
The Shellheads journey through TMNT continues with a look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III, aka, Turtles in Time. Jeff and Sergio dive back into one of the more forgotten pieces of TMNT lore. Does the film hold up? Do our heroes make it through the Turtles' most infamous time travel adventure? Check out episode 18 of Shellheads to find out!
Our break is over, and we are back to talk about some sweet TMNT fan fiction. From Comics to Video Games, in this episode, we spotlight 3 different fan-created projects. Casey Jones (2011 Fan-Film), TMNT: Odyssey and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rescue Palooza! Enjoy!
We're back to reading the original Mirage Turtles! This time we hit the Mikey, Don and Leo one-shots and #8-11 of the ongoing. This is an iconic run of the book whose influence can be seen in everything from the first film to the IDW series. These are the roots of the TMNT as we know them.
In our 3rd character spotlight, we turn our attention to Michelangelo! He's the party dude who's always looking for a decent pizza. We chat about the different depictions of the Nunchuk wielding Shellback and poke fun at the usefulness of his chosen weapon. Enjoy!
We've finally made it to TMNT 2K3! Its the closest thing we have, and probably will ever get, to the original comic book on TV screens. We cover episodes 101-112 in this cast and we leave with a wet appetite for more 2K3 action!
In this episode we cover the issues 5-12 of the popular Archie published comics from the late-80s/early 90s. We meet a lot of new characters and get our first sweet tastes of the bizarre tales from the minds of Stephen Murphy and Ryan Brown.
The brand new DCAU movie, Batman Vs Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is out now and our two Shellheads had a front row seat (in the living room) on release day. Check out episode 12, we talk about the film, the grander implications of this version of the Turtles and compare it to the Comic Book Source Material.
Episode #011 is all about the first 13 episodes of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation. Widely seen as one of the worst iterations of the TMNT, this Saban produced show from the late '90s has many dubious distinctions. We do have a few nice things to say about the show, but boy do we have a lot to say about this abomination.
From the Turtle-Van to the Shellraiser, Donny is responsible for all of the gizmo's and gadgets the turtles use in nearly every episode of every iteration of the turtles. We dissect the concept of the tech guy and give major spoilers for two awesome comic series in this all-new episode of Shellheads!!!!
We've made it to The Secret of the Ooze, the second theatrically released film by New Line. Our opinions on this piece of 1991 cinema are quite mixed, but our conversation is lively.
Join us for Episode 8. This time around we dive into the second season of the classic Fred Wolf produced television show. We talk about every episode of one of the most iconic seasons of children's television to come out of the '80s.
Our heroes dive back into Mirage comics for episode #07. Issues 2-7, Fugitoid and Raphael are all part of one of the most iconic TMNT arcs of the Mirage run. Jeff and Sergio chat about what they loved in these early issues.
This time around the Shellheads chat up video games! From the NES to the Playstation 4, the TMNT have a checkered history of fan-loved, yet deeply flawed games. In this episode, we cover what we are deeming the "Retro" games, all the titles on the NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy and Arcades.
On every 5th episode our Shellheads, Jeff and Sergio are doing a deep dive into a character. Obviously, Leo is first. From his Mirage debut to his radical interpretation in Rise of the TMNT every version of Leo is tapped for our first character specific aventure.
The Shellheads dip back into the comics for episode 4. This time we start our journey through the Archie TMNT Adventures series.
The original TMNT motion picture was as a big of a hit as it was a technical feat. We breakdown the pros and cons of the movie, comment on how it's aged and point out some wonderful Easter eggs.
Episode 2 is all about everyone's favorite animated version of our shelled heroes, the Fred Wolf produced original cartoon. Jeff and Sergio discuss the first season of this groundbreaking show and its effect on themselves and the world. Enjoy!
For episode one, we start where every TMNT podcast should start, with the Turtles original debut in the pages of Eastman and Laird's Mirage comic.
Rebre is proud to introduce a brand new podcast to the family, Shellheads: A TMNT Podcast. Coming in January, Shellheads will be a deep dive into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in ways you've never heard before.