Classic Video Games

Ed, Mike, and Carl look back with love on the video games that they grew up with, became men with, and have been playing nowadays. They also talk about the influence of some games, and how they've shaped pop culture over the years. Your feedback, Republicomms, and more game talk in the fourth segment, as always!




Watch all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE to the audio-only version on iTunes!

Star Wars Rebels Begins!

At last Ed, Mike and Carl are ready to give their reviews for the first four episodes of Star Wars: Rebels! We think you'll be surprised at what you hear.

The first episode is a chance to catch up with the VOR boys as they talk about their exciting Halloween events. Then it's all Rebels, all the time!




Watch all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE to the audio-only version on iTunes!

Halloween Movie Picks with Wendi and Kate!

VOR is back in full force with Wendi Freeman of Double Page Spread, and Kate Davis of Forces of Geek and Horror Hound!

All week long we're discussing out favorite horror movies, and the scariest crap we've ever seen. Not to mention a few actor crushes.

The ladies are great guests, and we have great fans. Stay tuned for the fourth segment with YOUR feedback, and the off-the-chain hilarity that follows it!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Star ars Rebels Review: Pt. 0

Carl returns just in time to talk Star Wars Rebels. Did it live up to the hype? Were our predictions right?




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Not a Fan

VOR is back! This week Ed and Mike are joined again by illustrator and maven of nerd culture Joel Siegel. The boys discuss the geeky properties that they just can't get into, much to the disbelief of other geeks.

Plus fan feedback in the fourth segment - DON'T MISS IT!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Yeah, so... you may have noticed there's been no show announcements recently. We're so sorry for this hiatus, but it's been a rough month (almost). Tech problems, dead computers, real life interjections into podcast fun...

We're working hard to come back, gang. Thanks for watching and listening.

Terry Gant Has a Rant

This week on VOR, our guest is Mr. Terry Gant, owner of Chicago's Third Coast Comics. Terry loves comics, but has a lot to say about the business, the fans, comics based movies, and stereotypes.

As Terry said, we may have some VOR fans "drop off" after this week, so hang on to your Bat-Tights as we unleash the unfiltered Mr. Gant, teaming up with the never watered-down Voice of the Republic crew! Plus fan feedback in the fourth segment - DON'T MISS IT!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Ghostbusters 30th Anniversary Show

We ain't afraid of no ghosts! to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Ghostbusters movie release, we're joined by Cross The Streams podcast host Matt Prov, and all his Ghostbuster knowledge!

Mike is back to help us discuss the longevity of the franchise, and the rabid fans. PLUS! We get bombed by a SPECIAL SURPRISE GUEST!The show devolves into craziness, mass hysteria, cats and dogs, living together... Thanks for watching!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Guardians of the Galaxy

Did we "fool around and fall in love" with GotG? Check us out this week and find out! We talk about the movie, the comics, and that super infectuous soundtrack.

Mike is out this week, but the hallowed Third Chair is filled by my friend, and artistic font of geekiness Joel Siegel. We also take listener feedback on the Republicomm, and discuss some YouTube comments. Thanks for watching!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Mad Max

This week VOR turns right on Fury Road with Mad Max Rockatansky! We examine the newest trailer for 2015's fourth installment, and look back at the first three movies in this groundbreaking, and highly influential saga.

We also take listener feedback on the Republicomm, and discuss some YouTube comments. Thanks for watching!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Star Wars News Roundup

VOR returns... or at least Ed and Carl return. Mike had an unfortunate traffic delay returning from a convention in Tampa.

While the boys were on vacation, there was quite a bit of interesting Star Wars news, so they decided to dedicate an entire week of show to rounding it all up so you don't have to search for it!




Listen to all the episodes via the playlist here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Takin a Break

Ed, Carl, and Mike are taking a summer break for July, dear VORons. Sorry to stop the flow of amazing, brilliant programming, but we'll be back on August 5th to rock your nerdy pants off.

As you may know the three of us have a lot going on, so July will a chance for us to take care of business, recharge our batteries, and prepare more, cool interviews, features, and topics for you guys to love all over your faces.

Meanwhile, we're always around on the Facebook group, and you know there's so much funny shit in our YouTube and audio podcast archives.

Batman 25th Anniversary

VOR looks back at the movie that changed the superhero genre forever - Tim Burton's Batman. Keaton! Nicholson! Basinger! And PRINCE!

Get out your Bat-jamas, mix up some Batgaritas, and paint on that oh-to-big smile, and dance with the devil and VOR this week!




Listen to the first episode here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Reboot NEXT: Sci Fi

These days there's so many reboots coming out. Some are of properties that just don't need to come back. Some are car-wrecks on film, as movie companies try to make a buck off of beloved franchises.

If VOR had it's way, what sci-fi movies would they want to see done again, and done right? Check us out this week, and stay tuned for this week's Republicomm, where we feature YOUR feedback and opinions!




Listen to the first episode here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Backyard Adventures!

This week Mike, Carl, and Ed think back to childhood days of taking our toys out of the house, turning sticks into guns, and going on journeys with friends into woods, far flung playgrounds, and imaginary planets a long way from Earth.

We talk about our early experiences with Star Wars figures, then the toys we moved on to, and how we role played when no figures or ships were necessary. We also take listener emails and call in Friday's segment from the Republicomm!

Photo credit: Xander Martin




Listen to the first part here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Temple of Doom: 30th Anniversary Show

Adventure has had a name for over 30 years, and it's been Indiana Jones! Join Carl Watkins and Ed Siemienkowicz this week as they celebrate this anniversary, and point their critical eyes at the most controversial film in the Indiana Jones Trilogy.

TRILOGY.




Listen to the first part here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Attack of the Clones: VOR Commentary

You've asked for it for years, but did we listen? HECK NO! Well, actually... yeah, we did. So here it is, the long awaited commentary for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones!


Listen to the first part here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Sherlock

This week Ed and Carl take time to discuss BBC's wildly popular television show Sherlock. So take your pants off, pick out the most comfortable throne in your mind palace, and get ready for another episode of VOR!


Listen to the first part here, or subscribe for FREE on iTunes!

Game of Thrones: Season 4 & The Age of Exceptional Television

Political intrigue, medieval battles, magic and dragons... and whole lot of nudity. Everybody wins with this series from HBO, Carl and Ed dish about season three, and break down why the show works so well, where so many similar entertainments fall flat.
Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

May the 4th Be With You!

While Carl fights off evil computer viruses, Mike and Ed treat VOR to a week to give the Star Wars universe some love on it's own sort-of holiday.

Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Table Top Gaming

VOR is joined this week by competitive Magic the Gathering player Max Slingerland, and Rebekah Sherman, General Manager of Kingmakers Game Parlor in Columbus, Ohio. We're talking about the current rise of gaming in popularity, and the pro-player circuit, y'all!

We all had a great time learning more about the gaming world. As always, we respond to your feedback in the fourth segment. Keep sending those Republicomms!

Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Worst of the Star Wars Expanded Universe!

There has been a lot of rumbling on our Facebook group about the Expanded Universe, so we decided to give you what you want! This week Ed and Carl tackle the EU, and give you their top 3 examples of what makes EU terribad.


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Wrestling Mania!

This week we are joined by Full Sanction Comics' Rusty Rowley and Joe Mochove to discuss pro-wrestling. In this episode we learn some pro-wrestling vocabulary and get some quick first impressions of Wrestlemania XXX!


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Bantha Session: From Karaoke to the Death of GI Joe

After so many weeks of amazing shows and great guests like Trace Beaulieu and Mike Hawthorne, Carl, Mike, and Ed take abreak, ans shoot the bull. Or the Star Wars equivalent in this case.

The boys cover topics like songs that should be banished from karaoke, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ghost Farts, and The Death of GI Joe. Check it our this week!

Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Links from the Trace Beaulieu show

Over the course of the Trace Beaulieu episode, a lot of links, podcasts, and people were thrown around. As promised, here are those links for the audio listeners:

Trace Beaulieu's Links
His Twitter
His Facebook
His Google+
His Book


TV's Frank Conniff's Links
His Website
His podcast Podhouse 90
His Twitter
His Facebook


Len Peralta's Links
His website

Trace Beaulieu!

VOR is honored to be joined by Trace Beaulieu this week! We talk with him about his roles in Mystery Science Theater 3000 as Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot, and as one of the hilarious team of writers. Mr. Beaulieu also shares some behind the scenes tidbits, his influences, and what he's been working on after MST3K, and today.

We were really excited to have him as a guest, and we know you'll enjoy this intelligent and incredibly funny interview!

Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Muppets of the Republic

These week Ed, Mike, and Carl show some love for the Muppets!

From their humble beginnings to their recent box office success, we talk about what we like, what we hate, and what's important about this long running brand. We also discuss their origins on television, including early Saturday Night Live, and what happens when you add Muppets to Star Wars.

Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Star Wars Rebels

The Clone Wars series may have ended, but Star Wars goes on with Rebels! VOR talks about the available story and character descriptions, and discuss whether it's all a breath of fresh air, or more derivative, soulless marketing.
The heated talk happens all week long, with your feedback at the end of the discussion on Friday.

Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Ask the Experts pt. 1

Have you ever had a question, but didn't know who to ask? Well, in this episode of VOR, we are your experts at everything. This week we answer questions, both silly and serious, submitted by our VORons. Every question gets an answer... eventually. Fair warning: the first ten minutes of this episode is dedicated to talk about toys and Lois Diamond Phillips... We promise to answer your questions in the remaining three parts. Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Back to the 80s!

VOR creates a list of must-see movies from one of the most original decades in entertainment. Plus: forgotten 80s porn icons. ALL THIS WEEK!

Youtube


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Robocop Revisited

This week's VOR starts off with some bathroom talk, then Carl gives his brief review of the new Robocop. Later, all the guys wax nostalgic about past entertainment loves while remembering the original 1987 Robocop.


Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Horrible Star Wars Spin-Offs

AIn this episode, the guys pitch horrible ideas for Star Wars spin-off content. With Disney at the helm, who knows what the future holds. They've already announced their plans to release spinoff movies and more TV content. It couldn't be worse than the Holiday Special right?



Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

STAR WARS BABIES?

Bad idea? Maybe, but IT COULD HAPPEN!

Tune in this week to VOR podcast and Channel for our take on the wild world of Star Wars Spinoffs!

Classic: "Palpatine" 7-9-2007

All parts of the classic episode featuring the character profile of Emperor Palpatine is now live on the Youtube. Get it!

Mike Hawthorne - Part 4 DEADPOOL

After three parts mostly avoiding the topic, we finally address the red and black elephant in the room. Artist Mike Hawthorne talks about how he got the job drawing Deadpool, working with writers Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, and he comic's many easter eggs.

Click here for more information about the Comix Connection food drives.



Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Mike Hawthorne - Part 3

In part 3, Mike Hawthorne (GI Joe Origins, Mass Effect: Homeworlds, Deadpool) discusses FUBAR comics and his philanthropic efforts.

Click here for more information about the Comix Connection food drives.



Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Mike Hawthorne: Part 2

In part two, we discuss aspiring to be a mainstream artist and how Mike Hawthorne (Conan: Road of Kings, The Un-men, Deadpool) hits a balance between personal and professional projects. Mike also shares some ideas about making comic books a more social and less solitary experience.



Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Mike Hawthorne

This week Voice of the Republic is back with a weekly schedule, and new shows 4 days a week!

Eisner and Harvey award nominated artist Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool, Hysteria, GI Joe Origins) joins Voice of the Republic on the first show of 2014! We also go over the new VOR schedule, and look at Voron Jeff's new Sideshow Collectibles sixth-scale Darth Vader figure (More pictures here).



Subscribe for free on iTunes, or listen here!

Classic: "Meet Bonnie Burton" 6-11-2007

Classic: "Bantha Session" 4-2-2007

Behind the Scenes!

The new VOR show open takes shape, and Carl judges you accordingly. The fun starts on February 3rd at 8:30PM EST!

VOR 2014!

VOR returns next week!

More guests! More ways to watch and listen! More geektastic topics that you give a damn about!

Check out the links to the right, and like us, join us, BE ONE OF US!

*mouthsplosion!*

The Hobbit 2: Lake-Town Boogaloo

Carl and Ed drop in for a last-minute New Years Eve show, and talk about The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug.
HEY! We've also been hard at work getting older episodes up on YouTube. Classic episodes of VOR in bite-sized portions. Check em out, and if you like them, give the shows a thumbs up and a share. We're spreading the good word of VOR - old and new shows - in order to make a better Voice of the Republic! Listen:


Watch:



SEE! Rather, LISTEN! To VOR Classic!
Watch live or check out the archives on our Google+ Page!