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The ApeCast

In The ApeCast, talking apes and best buddies Geoff and Jack go ape for every ape they see! Join them for spirited discussions of every Planet of the Apes movie, book, television episode and as many of the comics as they can get their hands on! And you won"t want to miss their bonus episodes about all the other great ape-based entertainment out there. Grab a beer and a banana, sit back, and enjoy the best guide to wide world of apes you"ll ever hear!

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01:47:27

038 - RTTPOTA #4: Tunnel of Fear (with Derek Buckley)

The ApeCast ·

2019/08/04

It’s time to enter the Tunnel of Fear here at the ApeCast, but all we can find is a treasure trove of delights. Longtime listener and Ape Faithful mainstay Derek Buckley makes his podcast debut to talk about his childhood memories of the show, giant spiders, redneck Apes, chimp culinary habits and the greatest country-western song ever recorded, “Can’t Help Going Humanoid Over You.” It’s everyone’s favorite episode of the show so far, and our Ape-thusiasm shows! If you listen to this episode,

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02:12:41

APE DAY BONUS #13 - Congo (with Barm)

The ApeCast ·

2019/07/20

Jack and Geoff are joined by Barm for a voyage deep into the heart of Congo! On their journey through this 1995 Michael Crichton adaptation, the three encounter diamond-protecting gorillas, character actors who are clearly enjoying themselves, and one of the most versatile lasers ever made! All this, plus more Taco Bell and tonic water talk than you’d expect. Don’t miss it!

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01:56:56

037 - RTTPOTA #3 - The Unearthly Prophecy (with Amos...

The ApeCast ·

2019/07/11

Composer of The ApeCast theme song Amos Dunn makes his long-awaited Return to the Planet of the Apes, along with one new astronaut, Spencer Warn! (The skipper died on the way to what he didn’t realize was his home planet) They’re here to go ape with Jack and Geoff about the Underdwellers and the surprise return of Judy! Along the way, they’ll gab about the deep and sacred love between Jeff and Bill that dare not speak its name, people who can shoot lasers out of their eyes, just how many times

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01:35:32

036 - RTTPOTA #2: Escape From Ape City

The ApeCast ·

2019/06/27

Having already returned to the Planet of the Apes, Jack and Geoff welcome Kregg Castillo back for an Escape From Ape City! And in looking at this animated series’ second episode, the three ape pals find many a delight! They touch upon the fascinating charms of mid-70’s cartoonery, anticipate the show’s imminent ape-puns, and take another look at the newly-named LEX FILES.

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02:01:01

APE DAY BONUS #12 - Batman Ninja (with Kregg Castillo)

The ApeCast ·

2019/06/20

Jack and Geoff welcome returning guest Kregg Castillo to talk about a movie that really puts the “bat” in “batshit insanity:” 2018’s BATMAN NINJA. The boys marvel at DC’s willingness to use their marquee character for anime weirdness, continue to deepen their appreciation of Gorilla Grodd, discuss questionable Japanese game physics, and delight in the film’s unexpected mecha.

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01:57:01

035 - RTTPOTA #1: Flames of Doom

The ApeCast ·

2019/06/14

It’s time to Return to the Planet of the Apes, as the ApeCast gets animated about entering Phase III! That’s right, we’re finally diving right into the greatest cartoon of them all and the final onscreen look at the POTA until 2001. As ANOTHER group of astronauts hits ANOTHER space anomaly, they find themselves hurtling toward ANOTHER Planet of the Apes. What’s different this time is the technologically advanced (and animated) world before them. And what adventures await Geoff and Jack and the

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01:12:59

034 - An Interview with Apes Author Andrew EC Gaska

The ApeCast ·

2019/05/29

Jack and Geoff welcome Andrew EC Gaska back to the show for a discussion of his novel Death of the Planet of the Apes! They discuss the novel’s genesis, the writing and editing process, and get into several of the burning questions that this magnum APE-us left in our hosts’ inquisitive minds. Don’t miss it!

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01:41:52

APE DAY BONUS #11 - Every Which Way But Loose (with...

The ApeCast ·

2019/05/08

Jack and Geoff welcome Josh Trayner back to the podcast for a look at Every Which Way But Loose, the 1978 smash hit that paired Clint Eastwood with a lovable orangutan! They delve into the movie’s barely-there plot, the assholery of pretty much all the non-ape characters, and the constant punching. Also: an exciting look at RATBOY! You should enjoy this episode every which way you can! You know, by listening to it.

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03:17:58

033 - Death of the Planet of the Apes

The ApeCast ·

2019/05/03

In a giant gorilla-sized episode, Jack and Geoff tackle Andrew EC Gaska’s long-awaited sequel novel Death of the Planet of the Apes. And there's a lot to chew on, as they attempt to summarize the book’s converging plotlines, marvel at Gaska’s ability to both meld seemingly disparate Apes narratives and capture the voices of beloved characters, and discuss their newfound appreciation of Taylor’s deeply cynical worldview. All this, plus an extensive Star Wars tangent! Check out the book and give a

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01:56:38

032 – Kong on the Planet of the Apes

The ApeCast ·

2019/04/12

Jack & Geoff continue their final Kong-down with a look at Kong on the Planet of the Apes! This six-issue comic finally brings our hosts’ favorite two ape franchises together, and the results are…unexpected. The two discuss the book’s beautifully graphic art, Ursus’ relentless assholery, and the continued inability of anyone—even Dr. Zaius—to figure out what exactly one should do with a Kong in New York.

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01:59:30

APE DAY BONUS #10 - King Kong Escapes (with Erin Clarke)

The ApeCast ·

2019/03/28

Jack and Geoff are joined by resident Kong-xpert Erin Clarke for a look at 1967’s King Kong Escapes! And the three find much to appreciate in this little-seen Japanese gem, between memorable characters such as Dr. Who and Madame Piranha, Kong’s newfound digging prowess, and the monstrous majesty of MECHANIKONG! All this, plus jump kicks!

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02:19:18

031 - Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes

The ApeCast ·

2019/03/12

Jack and Geoff continue their Apes comics coverage with a look at 2016’s Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes. And to their delight, the two properties fit together surprisingly well! Our hosts discuss the book’s pulpy propulsiveness and lush art, marvel at the enigmatic ape known variously as Astronaut/T2 Sarah Connor/Dark/Space Milo, and reaffirm their love of ape vs. dino fights!

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01:57:47

APE DAY BONUS #9 - Kong: Skull Island (with Erin...

The ApeCast ·

2019/02/28

Jack and Geoff are joined by resident Kongxpert Erin Clarke and returning guest Brian Rudloff for a look at 2017’s Kong: Skull Island. And the four have a great time discussing why exactly this movie works as well as it does, revelling in its great casting, top-notch monster fights, and all that stompin’ and chompin’! They also talk Japanese poster art, the burgeoning MonsterVerse, and lots lots more!

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01:39:20

030 - Ursus

The ApeCast ·

2019/02/25

Jack and Geoff continue their Apes comics coverage with a look at Ursus, a six-issue 2018 series from Boom! Studios. And they learn all about how this titular villain became the sharply-dressed, human-hating gorilla we all know and love. They also discuss the book’s varying artistic interpretations of Taylor, Ursus’ youthful propensity for decapitation, his similarities to Emperor Palpatine, and much much more!

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01:41:21

029 - Planet of the Apes Visionaries

The ApeCast ·

2019/02/07

They finally, really did it… Those maniacs! They drew it up! Visionary Rod Serling’s legendary script for the original Planet of the Apes has been adapted into graphic novel form, and Jack & Geoff are on it! They get into the book’s beautifully deceptive cover art, the pros and cons of a Heston-free astronaut character, fascinating ape facial hair and the triumphant return of monkey-bar crosswalks to the Apes franchise.

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03:10:57

Wookie Special: Solo: A Star Wars Story

The ApeCast ·

2019/01/28

Jack and Geoff put the Apes aside for an hour (or three) as they squadron up with their pal Duncan to talk Solo: A Star Wars Story! And the three have a grand ol’ time unpacking their thoughts on Han, Lando, Beckett and the gang. They also delve into the history of prequel-era Star Wars games, marvel at Darth Maul’s inexplicable inclusion in the film, and discuss the British people they’d like to see in future Stories!

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02:31:15

028 - POTA-TV Retrospective & Tales From the...

The ApeCast ·

2019/01/18

Jack and Geoff send off the Apes TV series with aplomb in this thrilling retrospective! Before bidding Pete, Alan and Galen adieu, the two take a look at three TV-centric stories from short story anthology Tales From the Forbidden Zone: Blood Brothers, Who Is This Man? What Sort of Devil Is He? and Message in A Bottle. Will these tales provide the closure that the abruptly-cancelled series could not? Listen and find out! Also: our hosts share their final thoughts on the series as a whole, choose

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01:46:04

027 - POTA-TV#14 - Up Above The World So High (with...

The ApeCast ·

2019/01/04

Jack and Geoff buckle down to watch the thrilling series finale of the ApeCast, where all your questions are answered. That’s assuming that your only question is “who’s your guest for the last episode of the 70’s TV show coverage?” It’s a good thing that was your only question, because the answer is fantastic! It’s none other than Andrew E.C. Gaska, the only person on this entire Planet of the Apes who has written two Planet of the Apes novels, Conspiracy and the newly released Death of the Planet

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03:14:07

APE-DAY BONUS #8 - King Kong (2005) (with Erin...

The ApeCast ·

2018/12/26

Merry Apesmas, all of us! To celebrate the holidays this year, Geoff and Jack have brought in a coupla’ ringers to talk about one of the biggest movies of all time, Peter Jackson’s 2005 King Kong remake. Bona fide Kongspert Erin Clarke joins Jack’s Reopening the Wormhole co-hosts Sam Stovold and Kevin Young for a Kong-sized Apestravaganza! We’re getting into the nitty gritty of this bananas movie, talking alternate casting choices, our thoughts on balls of CGI dinosaurs, who the best Anne Darrow

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01:52:12

027 - An Interview with Apes Author Rich Handley

The ApeCast ·

2018/12/06

Your gang of talking Apes has manage to wrangle themselves an interview with one of the biggest names in modern Ape fandom, the wonderful Rich Handley, co-founder of Hasslein Books, author of Timeline of the Apes: The Definitive Chronology, From Aldo to Zira: Lexicon of the Planet of the Apes: The Complete Encyclopedia, editor and contributor to Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining the Planet of the Apes Mythos, The Sacred Scrolls: Comics on the Planet of the Apes, and Tales from the Forbidden Zone, as

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