It's been a month since our epic USA adventure and we've had ample time to reflect on the time that was. So we're unpacking some of our experiences and of course all of the awesome toys we've acquired. What toys may have surprised us... and what toys may have disappointed us... And it wouldn't be an episode of GI Joburg without some debate! So we pit the Raider against the HAVOC and the Battle Wagon against the Earthquake as we ask the eternal playground question: who would win in a fight!?...
Aug 07, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 76
We asked for suggestions on Facebook and Twitter as to what collectors thought were the best figure card artwork from the first four FSS series'. Now we pit the best of the best in a battle to the top of the pile! Massive thanks to Chris McLeod of The Full Force Podcast for not only guesting on the show, but putting together this gorgeous video presentation for all our benefit! If you get the chance, experience them at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8hjao3JWsE&feature=youtu.be Yo Force! F...
Jul 20, 2018•2 hr 11 min•Ep. 75
Cujo presents his ambush-style JoeCon 2018 interviews. Who did he corner? What secrets did he elicit? Have a listen and (almost) all will be revealed... Music Featured: https://sou ndcloud.com/holyrain https://soundcloud.com/stilzyyc
Jul 15, 2018•24 min•Ep. 74
After an incredible weekend at JoeCon 2018 and a day of sightseeing in Washington, the guys unwind and reflect on the time that was. No frills, just four guys talking about the experience. Oh, and also historical: it's the first podcast the members of GI Joburg have ever reorded from the same location. WHAAAAAT?!
Jun 27, 2018•51 min•Ep. 73
HERE WE GO! Final podcast before Steve, Paul and Rob board a plane to the 2018 G.I. Joe Convention! It's nothing short of a dream. We chat about our Convention expectations, dreams, aspirations. The itinerary is discussed and as a special treat, we've got customiser extraordinaire Jim Godfrey on the show to talk about a very special custom he's been working on... If you're headed to the Con and want to get into the mood; or if you're not going to the Con and you want a slice of the action, GI Jo...
Jun 17, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
The boys keep it breezy on this one with a bit of community news, some non-news about Solo, what toys the boys hope to grab at JoeCon, and a definitive section devoted to LAW! Join us for a spot of light fun! And if you haven't heard it already, catch Steve as he guests on Joe On Joe Podcast! http://joeonjoe.com/gi-joe-ep-117-general-confusion-w-steve-jubber Our official GI Joburg T-shirts are currently being printed! If you want an exclusive T or two and help the boys with their JoeCon journey,...
Jun 05, 2018•59 min•Ep. 71
Ever since we owned our first vehicle an eternal question has plagued us: who sits where? How do you decide? Cartoon or comic book appearances? Filecard info? Personal preference? Colour scheme?!? The Joburg boys are joined by JD Onesi of General Geekery Podcast, one of the most well-versed GI Joe geeks out there, to decide on the best personel for some of their favourite vehicles. We also start getting hyped about JoeCon and the recent release of our final Atlantis Factor episode. And if you do...
May 22, 2018•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 70
Tonight on Joe On Joe... er, GI JOBURG, we chat with Joe Slepski of the Joe On Joe Podcast! Everything from Avengers Infinity War to the announcement of the Snake Eyes solo movie come under the spotlight. And the team manage to settle on at least one ideal pitch for a GI Joe comic or film. We can dream, right? Joe has a fantastic podcast that if you don't already subscribe to, you really should! https://www.patreon.com/joeonjoepod And JoeCon looms! We're getting close to our goal... and the cutt...
May 16, 2018•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 69
Dual topic on this show! GI Joburg discuss their personal fave picks of the unexpected FSS 8.0. And then we introduce the GI Joburg HALL OF SHAME! Not every toy released under the Joe banner was a winner and in this episode the boys introduce their LEAST favourite figures, vehicles, and concepts from their beloved toyline. Rob and Steve have been hitting the bottle and Paul's head is always swimming in paint fumes so prep thyself for... shenanigans. And hey! As always, if you have a few bucks ly...
May 07, 2018•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 68
Steve is in Romania of all places! It's the home of Dracula and and some of the creepiest castles around! So what better opportunity to talk about GI Joe's very own Silent Castle and it's role in the mythology? Take a trip with us as we engage in some operations deep inside Eastern Europe... And it's getting down to the wire for our JoeCon 2018 GoFundMe! Will the South Africans make it to their first JoeCon in June this year? If you like what we do and you're in a position to help out, please ch...
Apr 29, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 67
We did it for the Vintage 1982-1994 A Real American Hero toyline, it's only natural we follow it up with a "Modern Era" one... Presenting the "No-Ring" Buyer's Guide! The members of GI Joburg have each compiled their top 10 must-have Joes, top 10 must-have Cobras, and top 5 modern vehicles from each team produced post 25th Anniversary! If you're looking to start collecting the modern figures - this podcast will get you off to the right start! And if you are already in possession of a fabulous am...
Apr 11, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 66
Presenting the WonderCon Filecards! If Episode 113 left you scratching your head, we now shed some light! Cujo interviews persons of GI Joe interest from the Convention and boy do they give some great answers! Oh, and our Joe Fund Me campaign keeps marching on! We only need another 35% to meet our goal! www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018 If you want to track down the tunes we play, check them out on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/captured-space/jacob-newman-invisible-autumn-vocal-mix-feat-...
Apr 11, 2018•23 min•Ep. 65
Hey Joburgers! So Cujo went to WonderCon last weekend and he's just bursting with stories he'd like to share, including a brushing with a man EVERY fan of GI Joe: A Real American Hero owe a great debt to... 'nuff said! Also, Steve drops some sneak peek info on the next installment of The Atlantis Factor; and the debate rages as to who the best Cobra pilot is: Wild Weasel or Strato Viper? Check the GI Joburg Twitter or Facebook Group for the poll! And if you're in a generous mood, please consider...
Mar 30, 2018•44 min•Ep. 64
Rob, Paul, Steve and Cujo are gonna shove their opinions down your throat! If you just so happened to NOT be in possession of the greatest toys in the universe, join us as we run down a list of the top 10 vintage Joes and Cobras, and top 5 vehicles from each team YOU MUST OWN! There will be blood. And it will be from your haemmoraging credit card. AND if you already have the greatest toys in the universe, and you love this show, maybe you can part with some sheckles to help us get to JoeCon 2018...
Mar 24, 2018•2 hr•Ep. 63
So Black Panther is a thing... the boys have one or two opinions on it they would like to share. But we've also got some exciting news to discuss with regards to the Joe Fund Me campaign, and also a discussion of the most recent YouTube adventure: Atlantis Factor Part 2 Featuring the Moray! So even if you feel like the movie hype is a little played out, there are a few other reasons to give this episode a spin. Not least of which because you love us, and we looove you!
Mar 02, 2018•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 62
Here's a real mixed bag of an episode, with an overarching theme of "Conventions"... Cujo is bursting with tales to tell of his time at the Long Beach Comic Expo where he had, amongst other things, a run-in with Aubrey Sitterson! What went down? Only one way to find out! Also, Rob tables a discussion of cute vinyl Joes and Cobra's with creepy green eyes; Steve considers supporting HasLab in their attempts to crowdfund Jabba's Sail Barge (if for no other reason than to make Boba Fett die like a b...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 61
Tom Scioli and John Barber's Transformers VS G.I. Joe. 'Nuff said. And as a post-script, you might want to check out "Triple Play" from G.I. Joe Yearbook #2... Lastly, if you'd like to help three South African lads experience their first JoeCon, and chronical their epic journey on this podcast channel, check out our Joe Fund Me on GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018...
Feb 18, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 60
Our first full roster ep recorded in 2018 and boy is there a lot to talk about. The JoeFundMe; The Barracuda vid, and now the Transportable Tactical Battle Plaform vid that just dropped; the uncertain future of Toys R Us has compelled us to wax nostalgic about our most treasured TRU memories; and the announcement of a proposed Joe movie in 2020 makes us want to revisit an old fave of a topic: what would we want from a GI Joe film? It's a party. Jump in!
Jan 29, 2018•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 59
Please forgive the numbering faux pas ! It was the silly season and I goofed. But let's all have a moment for 2017. What a year for our little corner of the fandom. The Joburg boys reflect on the personal highs of the year. Cujo announces his GI Joe Twitter awards, accompanied by the sick beats of Nick Force; and Steve announces the winners from episode 106's deathmatch battles! As always, if you love us, please consider supporting us on https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018 Let's go, 201...
Jan 03, 2018•56 min•Ep. 58
If you thought we were gonna hold back on doing a Star Wars special; THINK AGAIN. How could we resist adding our opinions to the veritable tsunami of opinions surrounding THE LAST JEDI? Merry Christmas Joburgers! And please check out our Joe Fund Me campaign! Get GI Joburg to Joe Con 2018! https://www.gofundme.com/gijoburg-joecon2018
Dec 23, 2017•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 57
Time for some Festive Fun! Join GI Joburg as we pit classic and newskool Joe and Cobra hardware against each other, deathmatch syle. But this time, YOU determine the winner. Check out our polls either on the GI Joburg Facebook group or GI Joburg Twitter feed. Poll runs until the new year, so be sure to vote!
Dec 21, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 56
GI Joburg climbs into a detailed discussion of the F.S.S 7.0 figure images and determine their favourites with the help of a favourite guest: Paul from Plastic Battles! Is 7.0 worth your hard earned dime? Give the episode a spin and we might just help make up your mind.
Dec 05, 2017•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 55
If you're listening to GI Joburg, chances are you're a little obsessed about toys. The tactile elements. The imaginitive elements. The nostalgic elements. But how would your enjoyment be affected if you could no longer see? In our 103rd session we interview Chris Huff, AKA The Blind Master about his love for toys both before and after losing his sight. It's a tale that needs to be told, and one that has certainly left the Joburg boys a little more in love with our collections than we were before...
Nov 21, 2017•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 54
Happy Halloween from GI Joburg! And even if Halloween is not your thing, we know you're gonna dig a discussion of the team's definitive Evil Master of Disguise... ZARTAN! (...changes colors right before your eyes... ZARTAN!). In keeping with the theme, the boys rattle off their favourite fancy-dress Joe's as well as a pair of freakshow new Cobra agents you wouldn't want stalking you after dark... Mwahahahahahahaha!
Oct 31, 2017•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 53
There is a great divide in our hobby. GI Joe collectors are split right down the middle. You're either a vintage guy or a modern era guy. You might even be a girl... But my point is, sure, you can like both... but can you truly claim to like them both EQUALLY? In Episode 101 you will hear opinions from two polar opposites on how they view this conundrum. Representing all that is vintage is GI Joburg's Steve. Representing the modern era, we welcome back an exciting voice of our community - STRYDE...
Oct 30, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 52
What's in a number, right? Well, if nothing else, it's a great excuse to feature some FANTASTIC guests on the show. In an episode loosely subtitled GI Joe: The Past, Present and Future; we go way back to some treasured childhood memories with Steve's oldest friend, Alastair Stokell; we talk figure and vehicle customization with a master of the game, Jim Godfrey; and we speculate on the future of GI Joe with a true pillar of the community, Bryan "HCC788" Lower. Pop a cork with us and let's ring i...
Oct 09, 2017•3 hr 17 min•Ep. 51
And now for something a little... illuminating. GI Joe is under fire, and Cujo has been in the trenches. In our ninety-ninth official outing we offer the mic up to our American correspondent for the truth on IDW, GI Joe, and the preeminence of Larry Hama. If you're in the mood for untangling a mystery or two, step a little closer... And once again, if you wish to help our pal Timmer on his quest to donate toys to children in need, you can find the relevant vid at: https://youtu.be/P71ZKu6K9uA...
Sep 23, 2017•42 min•Ep. 50
Time to wrap up on another miniseries. Operation Dragonfire, love it or hate it, it's part of GI Joe history. And to quote the Sally Jupiter from Watchmen: "Every day, the future looks a little bit darker. But the past ... even the grimy parts of it... keep on getting brighter." And you don't get much grimier than Operation Dragonfire. But dammit, I love it all the same. Enjoy. Also, please take a look at a very noble initiative by fellow Joe content creator on YouTube - Timmer. You can find the...
Sep 15, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 49
This episode has it all! Double crosses! Triple crosses! The titanic struggle between Cobra Commander and Serpentor! Low-Light being a baddass! Zarana getting dumped! A spectacular aerial duel between some underutilized Cobra jets! And of course, a conspicuous yellow panty... Since the one true CC is being reinstated, it felt right to pay tribute to his finest action figure incarnations. So what are you waiting for?!
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 48
APE WARRIORS OF COBRA, ATTACK! It's the third part of Operation Dragonfire and things are getting interesting! Thanks to hygene problems back at Cobra HQ, Scoop learns a dark secret and is forced into a crisis of conscience. It's the tipping point of the series and it plays out Temple of Doom-style! And check this out: Rock & Roll is our figure focus. Can OG 13 edge out twin gatling guns? Or could there be an upset?
Sep 13, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 47
