Talking Apes HOLIDAY SPECIAL!
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Release Date: 12/22/2023
2024 Year-End Wrap-Up
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Talking Apes wraps up 2024 in a big fun way! Kevin (Proximus Caesar) Durand and Bobby (Cornelius) Porter leave video messages. We tally up the final box office results of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as well as go over the recent sequel news. We had to talk about South Carolina’s inadvertent live production of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. How many of us cheered when primates escaped from a research facility and were “just being goofy monkeys jumping back and forth playing with each other” (actual quote from CBS News). Like us, did you hope the 43 escaped...
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10th Anniversary Episode!
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Talking Apes turns 10! Or as it was called a decade ago - Talking Apes TV when it premiered on Oct. 6th, 2014. Original co-host Mark (“Mellow Kubrick”) Oguschewitz is back to run down memorable moments with a heartfelt tribute to our first Talking Apes Facebook admin., Angela Rushmere. We play the intro to the very first episode including the ear-worm that sounds like a chimpanzee giving birth, ‘Ape Shuffle’. In a congratulatory message, Bobby Porter thanks the vast Apes crew, and we read your thoughtful social media comments. We continue our Planet of the Apes TV show...
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POTA TV Series 50th Anniversary!
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Richard, Kevin, and Patrick Izzo (Talking Apes FB Group Admin) celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the PLANET OF THE APES TV series! Did you see the premiere on September 13, 1974 on CBS? The guys go over who they were when they played APES as kids, favorite episodes, and favorite supporting characters. They also get serious as they discuss who was the better Zaius - Maurice Evans or Booth Colman. And who was the best ape general - Urko, Ursus, or Aldo? Then who will win the APES TV Trivia? Categories include - What Show Title Goes to What Episode Description, Who...
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San Diego Comic-Con KINGDOM OF THE PLANEL OF THE APES VFX Magic Panel
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Welcome to this special Comic-Con edition of Talking Apes! This is the panel held on July 25 titled, ‘Unveiling the VFX magic: 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” SUMMARY: Delve into the technical and human elements that created the visual effects masterpiece – Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes – with some of the best VFX talent in the business! Join lead cast members Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Owen Teague, and Peter Macon alongside visualization supervisor Casey Pyke, Wētā FX visual effects supervisor Erik Winquist and one of the film’s...
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Talking Apes Adventures: Beneath the Planet of the Apes issue 1
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
In this episode we break down the first issue (of five) of Marvel’s Beneath the Planet of the Apes adaptation (1976). Talking Apes Facebook Group Admin Patrick Izzo fills in for Kevin Toft. Lots of laughs over the compassionate and blood-thirsty Ursus, cosplaying as Marvel’s red and yellow suited ape soldiers, and the connection to Jurassic Park! Beneath has had a long line of comic adaptations. produced an adaptation in 1970. published a different version in two series (in b/w magazine 1974–77, color comic book 1975-76). reprinted the Marvel adaptations when they had the...
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#66: KINGDOM Review and Breakdown
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
“What a Wonderful Day!” In this episode we break down the long-awaited KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. Former Talking Apes co-host Mark Oguschewitz () joins in as we discuss the story, favorite moments, funniest moments, and easter eggs. How many easter eggs did you find? We found lots that connected the classic films and TV series. We may have forced some but we got them to work. We also discuss the “gospel” word of the Lawgiver. And was Proximus Caesar inspired by Caesar the ape or Julius Caesar? We also read your comments on the film. We were surprised by the outcome. Now, go...
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#65: Power Records with Jason Young!
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
We wrap up APEril with a NEW episode of Talking Apes. Jason Young joins us to talk Power Records. Which of these record and book sets did you have? Planet of the Apes? Marvel? DC? We reminisce about listening to all of these while growing up. Jason also breaks down his fantastic nostalgia-focused books The Wonderful Artwork of Wax Wrappers, An Old School Halloween, Power Trip, Whitman’s World of Coloring Books, and Lunch Box Memories. You can find . for more information on Power Records. Now, for the last time this year - Go APEril! NEW Talking Apes...
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#64: Ron Harper Tribute
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
This is a special bonus episode of Talking Apes in APEril dedicated to Alan Virdon himself - Ron Harper who passed away on March 21. In this tribute episode, Richard Woloski and Kevin Toft share some of their favorite Ron Harper moments from the Planet of the Apes TV series. They also read submissions from the Talking Apes listeners who pay tribute and hear a heartfelt message from Bobby Porter who worked with Ron a few times on the series. What are your favorite Ron Harper moments from Planet of the Apes, Land of the Lost, Cold Case, etc.? . Now go APEril! NEW...
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#63: Talking Apes with GARY GERANI - Topps Trading Card Writer, Screenwriter, Author
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Happy APEril to the Talking Apes community! We’re so glad that you are here with us to celebrate a month dedicated to us Apes! In this kickoff episode we speak with Topps editor and writer, Gary Gerani. You can see his work in such series as the Planet of the Apes TV series, Star Wars, Superman, Charlie’s Angels, Jurassic Park, Welcome Back Kotter, Creature Features, Dinosaurs Attack. Gary’s book, The Card King Chronicles (Vol. 1) is a must have for any nostalgia collector. Gary also co-wrote the film, Pumpkinhead. We talk so much about his career in this really fun...
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#62: Talking Apes Adventures - Final Comic Installment!
Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
In this episode, the new Talking Apes Facebook admin. Patrick Izzo joins us as we break down the 6th and final installment of Marvel’s ‘Planet of the Apes’ adaptation. Discussions include what Dr. Zaius meant when he told Taylor, “Be careful what you look for, you may not like what you find.” Also, has Nova seen the half-buried Statue of Liberty before she and Taylor stumbled upon it? We also discuss Marvel’s new Apes comic prequel series, ‘Beware of the Planet of the Apes’. Did you know there is an Apes ride attraction? It’s not in Anaheim or Orlando, but in...
info_outlineHappy Holidays to all the cheerful chimps, festive gorillas, jolly orangutans, and you damn dirty humanoids. We are so excited about this all-new power-packed episode. First, we have a treat for you! Do you ever forget what the exact Planet of the Apes TV episodes were about and where they fall in order?
We came up with an ape-themed rendition of “The 12 days of Christmas” but summarizing the series episodes. But wait, aren't there 14 episodes? You are so right so we made an extended version. (Caution: Richard and Kevin are not singers so listen with caution.) To make it all the much better, we asked Dr. Zaius to step in. Let us know if this rendition helps you remember.
Also on this Holiday Special, we continue our colorful commentary of Marvel’s ADVENTURES ON THE PLANET OF THE APES adaptation series (1975-1976). Here, we will break down the fifth of six issues, titled - INTO THE FORBIDDEN ZONE!
Thank you to those who sent in holiday greetings! Now get ready for 2024, the year we go APe-ril!
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