Talking Apes TV: A Planet of the Apes Podcast
Welcome to TALKING APES TV – where we take a look at the unsung PLANET OF THE APES TV series from 1974. Every episode of TALKING APES TV delves into an episode of the PLANET OF THE APES TV Series, with plenty of quotes, audio and social commentary pulled from each show. Another proud podcast on the RetroZap! Network.
Episodes
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 th...
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....
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?
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Happy 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 summari...
We are so excited to bring you the first Talking Apes Halloween Special!
Watch the YouTube version to see the comic book pages: https://youtu.be/I-CXKahsqmc
Richard and Kevin are transported to Ape City where they go trick or treating, however not everyone is happy to see them. Bobby Porter reprises his role of Cornelius from Battle of the Pl...
Talking Apes explores Comics!
Video version: https://youtu.be/QGhcpNT9gZ8
Welcome to our 9th Anniversary Episode! We are back after a Summer break.
In this episode we will continue our colorful commenta...
Talking Apes explores Comics!
Taylor’s in trouble! Nova makes sure he gets plenty of “exercise”! And Zaius rocks a leisure suit. So many reasons to love this second issue of the Planet of the Apes Marvel comics adaptation from 1975. In this NEW episode of Talking Apes we break down “The Trial” (or “The World of Captive Humans”. Marvel never can settle on titles). And we go over your f...
Talking Apes is back to explore a medium we haven't covered yet - Comics!
Planet of the Apes comics date back to 1974 with a 29-issue series published by Curtis Comics. Marvel’s ADVENTURES ON THE PLANET OF THE APES series (1975-1976) adapted the original film and Beneath. In this episode we will break down the first of six issues of the Apes adaptation with our colorful commentary. We...
We’re back! After another looooong hiatus, Talking Apes returns with a super episode! Richard Woloski and Kevin Toft look ahead to what’s coming up in Apes fandom. In April we get the new Marvel comic series, the first since 1975. Then in 2024 we can look forward to the next film, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes! We go over the recent casting news and speculate on what writers, Rick Jaffa and Amanada Silver, said in recent interv...
Talking Apes is BACK!!! This episode is worth the wait as we welcome back the always fun and energetic - Bobby Porter. We constantly get emails and messages asking us to ask Bobby questions about his career as a stuntman and actor. Listeners from all over the Apes fan community also sent in questions so we backed Bobby to the end of a tree branch and got him to answer many of your personal questions.
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Hello to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans, Underdwellers, and you Mego Collectors! The ape fan community went crazy with the recent news that Mego will start releasing new Planet of the Apes figures starting in April with Dr. Zaius and Cornelious.
We spoke with Paul ‘Mr. Mego’ Clarke of EMCE Toys who gives us insight as to what is coming up with the new Mego Planet of the Apes lin...
Happy Holidays to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans and you damn dirty humanoids! First off, I want to welcome Kevin Toft as the new co-host of Talking Apes! Not only is Kevin a co-host of the Max EFX Podcast and a very valued member of the Ape fandom community but he has friends in high places.
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Hello to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans, Underdwellers, and even you damn dirty Humanoids! In this episode of Talking Apes, Richard is joined by Max Cervantes and Kevin Toft of The Max EFX podcast. Talking Apes continues the series of episodes where they break down and give commentary on unproduced live-action Planet of the Apes TV scripts.
In the last ...
This episode of Talking Apes is dedicated to the bright center of the Apes fan community, Angela Rushmere, who has passed away. We, along with the many Ape fans, had numerous heartfelt comments that will be read on the show.
Then in this episode we will be breaking down the 2nd unproduced Rod Serling script for the live-action Planet of the Apes TV series, Titled Episode 2. If you thought we argued last time, this will take us to ...
Hello to all you chimps, gorillas, orangutans, Underdwellers, Kigors, shark gods and even you damn dirty humanoids. We are back with another ApeTastic episode. This time we go back to our roots and explore the Apes TV series and breakdown and discuss the unproduced Rod Serling TV pilot script. We run through the entire script for your listening pleasure and give our thoughts, debates and arguments along the way.
Happy Holidays Ape fans! Just in time for your holiday break, Talking Apes is back with part 2 of the breakdown and review of La-La Land Records’, Planet of the Apes Original Film Series Soundtrack Collection. We go over each soundtrack which includes Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes and Battle for the Planet of...
Talking Apes would like to dedicate this episode to a big Ape fan Vincent Blosse who passed away on 9/17/2019. Go Ape Vincent!
On this episode of Talking Apes we are very excited to speak with creative consultant, Jeff Bond, who also wrote the liner notes for the new, ‘Planet of the Apes Original Film Series 5 CD Soundtrack Collection,’ from La-La Land Records. This set includes remastered scores from all 5 original films, some ori...
This episode of Talking Apes is dedicated to Apes fan, cosplayer, and friend, Angela Gibbons.
Hello to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans and even you damn dirty humanoids! We are back and this time Talking Apes attended the Los Angeles premiere of Making Apes: The Artists Who Changed Film. We have reactions from those who were there that night such as directo...
On this episode we’re going to acknowledge and review the Tim Burton’s 2001, Planet of the Apes reboot/reimagining/remake (you decide)! So welcome back to all you Chimps, gorillas, orangutans and even you damn dirty Humanoids! For this Urko-sized task of tackling this film, we brought in reinforcements: Max Cervantes (Ape...
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