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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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All Episodes

01:47:09

Marvel Planet of the Apes (2023) #2

The ApeCast ·

2023/06/03

The ALZ-113 pandemic continues to spread as Jack & Geoff look at issue #2 of Marvel’s POTA! As UN Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon arrives in Ghana with her precious ape cargo and receives further marching orders, we see both extremes of current ape/human relations around the world, and learn more about a certain French gorilla who inspires true esprit de corps!

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02:37:50

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (with Derek Buckley)

The ApeCast ·

2023/05/19

After nearly a decade in the post-Burton doldrums, the POTA franchise was ready for a revival, and it came in the form of an unassuming tale about a scientist. a chimp, and a certain experimental virus. And thus a new Ape-och rises! Jack and Geoff are joined by Derek Buckley for a look at the film’s exploration of classic POTA themes, the new territory it carves out for itself, and the creation of a new ape protagonist for the ages!

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01:33:27

Marvel Planet of the Apes (2023) #1

The ApeCast ·

2023/04/26

Marvel Comics is back in the Planet of the Apes game! It’s the early 2010s, and a mysterious new virus is ravaging humanity while imbuing apes with increased intelligence--and the wherewithal to use street signage as weaponry--a radical terrorist group is waging war against a convenient scapegoat for this new pandemic, and a young UN Peacekeeper is doing her part to ensure the survival of the apes! It’s a tantalizing start, and your Ape hosts are here to break it all down!

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01:05:45

Rise of the Planet of the Apes - The Comic

The ApeCast ·

2023/04/16

A new Ape-och begins, as Jack and Geoff move into the modern POTA era with a look at Rise of the Planet of the Apes…the comic! Boom! Studios released this short comic prequel online prior to the release of the film, and while it may have little in common with what it precedes, it does whet the appetites of a couple of Apes fans hungry to sup upon the bountiful saga of Caesar!

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01:50:55

Boom! POTA Explorers #21 - The Scroll (feat. Marvel...

The ApeCast ·

2023/03/28

Another Ape-och draws to a close, as Jack and Geoff discuss the final tale in the Boom! Studios Before the Fall Omnibus, The Scroll! As they see where things all began for Aleron, your two Apes hosts reflect on the Betrayals, Exiles and Cataclysms that preceded, and look towards cinematic tales of mo-capped cgi apes and the myriad works they spawned! Also: with Marvel fever a-boiling over ‘round these parts, a look at the glut of recent Marvel POTA variant covers! Which Marvel superheroes went ape

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02:11:07

Boom! POTA Explorers #20 - POTA Cataclysm 11-12

The ApeCast ·

2023/03/10

The final cataclysm is about to catalyze, as Boom! Studios’ POTA Cataclysm draws to a close! Jack and Geoff are talking hastily-resolved chimp uprisings, shocking mutant impersonation reveals, and a new spin on the classic tale of a science chimp, a spaceship, and the lake keeping them apart. And while Boom! is once again cutting things a little short conclusion-wise, there’s still plenty to enjoy and discuss as your Ape hosts say farewell to Dr. Z and the gang for the foreseeable future!

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02:46:10

Boom! POTA Explorers #19 - POTA Cataclysm 9-10

The ApeCast ·

2023/02/25

With the strange case of the mutant apes behind them, Jack and Geoff return to Ape City for more classic inter-/intra-ape conflict as Boom! Studios’ POTA Cataclysm nears its end! The chimps are a-fomentin’, Dr. Zaius is inching ever-closer to his movie incarnation, and Cornelius is just trying to find some candied ginger for his crush. It’s setting up what promises to be a thrilling climax, and your Ape hosts are here to break it down!

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02:00:32

Boom! POTA Explorers 18 -- POTA Cataclysm 7-8

The ApeCast ·

2023/02/10

The ape mutants are real, and they must be reckoned with! Continuing further into the cavernous depths of Boom! Studios’ POTA Cataclysm, Jack & Geoff encounter a mutually-beneficial survival-collabo between chimps of varying scientific fields, tactical discussion between long-married orangutans of status, and the first signs of a chimp-first political uprising! Also: a refence to the classic arcade game Rampage!

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03:15:33

The 2022 Holid-ape Spectacular (with Erin Clarke, Sam...

The ApeCast ·

2022/12/23

December! The nog is flowing, the fireplace is stoked, and on your radio it’s the annual ApeCast Apesmas Extravaganza! Erin Clarke, Kev Young and a jetlagged Sam Stovold are all here as we honour 2022’s most notable ape—and other favorites from the year—in the Ape-cademy Awards, and play two games: C.H.I.M.P. Game and the all-new, all-thrilling O.R.A.N.G.U.T.A.N.!

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01:54:58

Boom! POTA Explorers #17 - POTA Cataclysm 5-6

The ApeCast ·

2022/12/15

Back to all things cataclysmic, as Jack and Geoff look at issues 5 and 6 of Boom! Studios’ POTA Cataclysm! As Ape City begins to rebuild from the devastation wrought by the destruction of the moon, an increasingly frazzled Dr. Zaius readies a multi-faceted expedition—one that will ensure the city’s continued survival while uncovering a bizarre new mystery! Cornelius and Milo are in fine form, Jack is waxing rhapsodic about classic cave vibes, and there’s a whole new kind of mutant in town to

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02:26:55

Bonus Apeisode #31 - Nope (with Barm)

The ApeCast ·

2022/11/25

Jack and Geoff temporarily shift away from the cataclysmic events on the POTA for a look at writer/director Jordan Peele’s superlative Nope! With returning guest Barm, the three unpack the film’s surprising—and harrowing—ape appearance, as well as everything else that works about this masterfully-crafted piece of sci-fi/horror movie magic. Is it safe to say your Apes hosts liked this one? YEP.

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02:06:30

Boom! POTA Explorers #16 - POTA Cataclysm 3-4

The ApeCast ·

2022/11/08

The fall of the moon was just the beginning, as Boom! Studios’ POTA Cataclysm continues! Amidst rising flood waters and increasing Ape casualties, Cornelius harnesses the heroism within, a familiar threat reveals a new face, and Dr. Zaius confronts a grim succession of shocking revelations! Your Apes hosts are swept along for the ride, as they also discuss the story’s similarities to familiar 00’s TV favorites and ponder the future of the franchise!

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02:19:08

Boom! POTA Explorers #15 - POTA Cataclysm 1-2

The ApeCast ·

2022/10/13

And now for something completely CATACLYSMIC, as Jack and Geoff look at the first two chapters of Boom! Studios’ twelve-part POTA: Cataclysm! As a strangely knowledgeable pistol-packing ape priest wreaks catastrophic havoc, ape faces both new an familiar find themselves thrust into a desperate fight for survival! This one may well prove polarizing, and your Ape hosts are here to get into it! *NOTE* Due to what is most likely mutant interference, a strange beeping noise emerges in the recording

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02:13:16

Boom! POTA Explorers #14 - Exile on the POTA 3-4

The ApeCast ·

2022/09/23

As the Apes world Terns, so too do Jack and Geoff as they turn towards the conclusion of Boom! Studios Exile on the POTA! A massive showdown is a-brewin’, as Dr. Zaius and his army of the apes square off against General Aleron, Tern, and their sign-languagin’ human crew. Is there any hope for Aleron’s seemingly ill-fated human experiment? Will the Statue of Liberty serve once again as a beacon of hope to those seeking freedom? Can a Covid-ridden Jack overcome the viral strain being placed upon his

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02:21:07

Boom! POTA Explorers #13 - Exile on the POTA 1-2

The ApeCast ·

2022/09/07

After the Betrayal cometh the Exile! Jack and Geoff continue their exploration of the Boom! Apes’ oeuvre with a look at the first half of Exile on the POTA! As chimp scientist Prisca adjusts to a disturbing new job, a series of increasingly-bold human incursions force Dr. Zaius’ hand! There’s tons more of that Boomy goodness here, and your Ape hosts are on it! Also: the pressures of Japanese high school baseball culture, early 2010s J-pop, and the magic of twilight in both real and video gamed

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02:09:05

Boom! POTA Explorers #12 - Betrayal of the POTA 3-4...

The ApeCast ·

2022/08/18

Jack and Geoff are joined by Sam Stovold for the conclusion of Boom! Studios’ Betrayal of the POTA! As Aleron adjusts to life in prison, Dr. Zaius goes on an innocence-shattering journey of discovery. Meanwhile, your Apes hosts discuss bonobos in the classic POTA, frustratedly-sighing Batman supporting characters, and the prospect of Indiana Jones dropping an f-bomb.

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02:38:45

Boom! POTA Explorers #11 - Betrayal of the POTA 1-2

The ApeCast ·

2022/07/21

A new Ape-och dawns as Jack and Geoff begin looking at Boom! Studios’ Betrayal of the Planet of the Apes! This first miniseries (collected in the Boom! Before the Fall Omnibus) sees the return of some familiar ape faces while introducing intriguing new ideas. Apes Alcatraz? A female orangutan who actually speaks? The most sartorially styling gorilla in POTA history? They’re all here, and your Ape hosts are ready to dive right in!

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01:58:13

Bonus Apeisode #30 - Mighty Joe Young 1998 (with Sam...

The ApeCast ·

2022/07/05

Jack and Geoff are joined by Sam Stovold for a look at the 1998 Mighty Joe Young remake! And while this Disneyfied version of the story doesn’t really hold a banana to its predecessor, it does boast some great practical ape effects and a charismatic cast. And that’s more than enough for the Ape crew to chew on! Also in this ep: a climactic Ape host head-to-head Lost/The Wire character name-off battle!

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02:41:51

Bonus Apeisode #29 - Big Trouble in Little China

The ApeCast ·

2022/06/17

Stepping outside the Apes realm, Jack and Geoff take a look at one the of the latter’s all-time faves, Big Trouble in Little China! While the Wild Man in this movie may bear only a passing resemblance to an ape, there’s more than enough Carpentery goodness to make up for that. The cult-classic status on this one is well-deserved, and your ol’ Apes hosts are here to talk all about it!

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02:33:18

Bonus Apeisode #28 - Mighty Joe Young 1949 (with...

The ApeCast ·

2022/05/26

Jack and Geoff are joined by first-time guest Richard Dunham and returning drop-in guest Kevin Young for a look at 1949’s Mighty Joe Young! This spiritual sequel to King Kong has it all: wooden acting, thin plotting, legitimately amazing special effects and more lions than you can shake a large gorilla-sized fist at. And in the center of it all, a true charmer of a primate. And we DON’T mean the Swedish Angel! Not JUST him anyways.

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