Voices from the Eyrie – 53 – Grief

It’s our last show of 2024 as Brynne Chandler returns to converse with us and Greg Weisman about this poignant episode of the World Tour! We discuss the amazing guest performances of Tony Shalhoub and Tony Jay as well as Matt Frewer’s. The choice to set an episode within the Sphinx. Michael Reaves’ interest in Egyptian mythology, Tanna Leaves, how a re-written Batman script led to this episode, and so much more! We also get a peek into the writers’ room as Greg and Brynne have a spirited discussion about what Greg believes was a missed opportunity. We also discuss…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 51 – We Live Again!

Finally, we’re back and ringing in the 30th anniversary of the television premiere of “Gargoyles”! Greg Weisman joins us to discuss news such as the Gargoyles Holiday Special being published by Dynamite Comics later this year, the announcement of new action figures from Mondo in 2025, and Greg teases big plans for “Gargoyles” come 2025 and beyond! We also share memories of CONvergence 2024, the Radio Play, the panels, and some of the wonderful people we got to meet. Then we dive into our First Impressions of “Gargoyles Quest” #3, Spoilers run from 25:30 to 32:20 and Greg surprises us…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 48 – Golem

And we’re back, joined by Greg Weisman and Frank Paur to discuss “Golem”. The thematic similarities between this legend and the gargoyles. The introduction of mob boss, Tomas Brod. Halcyon Renard’s struggles with life, death, and integrity. And changing the focus of the World Tour. We also discuss bringing Prague to life, more about how animation has evolved since the 90’s towards today, and although it doesn’t appear in the episode, the Sedlec Ossuary. We also discuss news such as a new Demona Funko Pop. A new Goliath statue from Diamond Select. And we give our First Impressions on “Gargoyles…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 47 – Monsters

Jamie Thomason returns to chat about casting Brigitte Bako as Angela, directing Frank Welker, and then we follow that up with an intellectually stimulating discussion on Cryptozoology – and of course we’re just kidding: we discuss Tim Curry as Dr. Sevarius (and can’t seem to stop quoting him), the episode’s strengths and weaknesses and a great time is had by all throughout as you would come to expect from the Weisman & Thomason Variety Hour! First Impressions also returns as we discuss our initial thoughts on “Dark Ages #6”, “Gargoyles #12” and “Gargoyles Quest #1″… it’s a great time to…

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