Voices from the Eyrie – 39 – The Price

We chat with Greg Weisman to talk about Ed Asner’s breathtaking performance as Hudson, Xanatos’s desire for immortality, and the dramatic verbal duel they have between cage bars. We also discuss Elisa’s miraculous shot, Goliath going berserk, why this episode aired too early in the sequence and continues to be out of order on Disney+ and much more. We are also joined by Karine Charlebois to discuss the latest news from NECA and our first impressions on Gargoyles #9 and Gargoyles: Dark Ages #3! Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your podcatcher of choice! And join…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 38 – The Cage

We are joined by Series Co-Creator, Greg Weisman, and Production Assistant, Dave Witting, to discuss the daily life of making an animated series. Working with the timing directors, making sure the correct model sheets are sent overseas (and what happens when the wrong model sheets are sent), and other behind the scenes stories. We also discuss the episode, itself. The Maza Family dynamic. Lies by omission. The decision to make Claw a mute. More of Xanatos’s gaslighting. This conversation is quite opulent. Follow us on Twitter at: @FromEyrieVisit Jennifer L. Anderson’s online stores at: Angel Wings and Demon TailsVisit Greg Weisman at: Ask…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 37 – Protection

Jalapeña! We’re back to discuss Goliath’s philosophies of protection in comparison with Tony Dracon’s ideas on the concept. Our initial reactions to Elisa going undercover. The dynamic between Tony, Glasses, and Pal Joey; and Dracon’s greed and fantasies about having the gargoyles at his beck and call causing him to get sloppy. We also discuss the origins for Jalapeña, and how a gentleman’s bet turned into a recurring gag, and the artists who wanted to put an end to it. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your podcatcher of choice! And join us on Patreon for the Exclusive…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 36 – Upgrade

Thom Adcox Hernandez returns to discuss his live action career, anecdotes of being friends with Greg Weisman; and he joins us to discuss “Upgrade.” The Pack’s upgrades are talked about in detail, Brooklyn’s upgrade to second-in-command; and even a more subtle upgrade that Fox had undergone in this episode. We also discuss the latest out of San Diego Comic Con from NECA and Dynamite; and give our first impressions on “Gargoyles #8” and “Dark Ages #2”. If you wish to avoid comic book spoilers, scroll to the 26:30 mark. Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Audible, Spotify, and your…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 35 – Double Jeopardy

Jamie Thomason returns to the show and joins Greg Weisman in discussing the creation of Goliath’s evil clone, Thailog! A number of topics get discussed, the gargoyles’ rogues gallery, what led to the creation of Thailog, directing Keith David, and what makes a great villains! Likewise we discuss the similarities and contrasts between Thailog and his creator, David Xanatos! And… just who is the gargoyles’ number one villain? Greg Weisman shares his thoughts on that! But before we dive into the episode, we discuss our first impressions of Demona’s return in #7 of the Dynamite Gargoyles comic; the premiere issue…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 34 – Revelations

Cary Bates returns to discuss “Revelations”! A film noir-ish story featuring Elisa Maza’s partner, Matt Bluestone, front and center as he finally tracks down the infamous gangster, Mace Malone and, through him… the Illuminati! A variety of topics are covered, such as the show’s use of the Illuminati versus modern day conspiracy theories. The excellent guest cast: Tom Wilson, Michael Bell, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr.! Disney’s desire to use the show to promote their Tower of Terror ride in Walt Disney World… before suddenly changing their minds! Elisa keeping the clan a secret to their detriment, and so much more!…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 33 – And Now a Word… from Dynamite Comics

Dark Ages artist, Drew Moss, joins us with Greg Weisman to discuss the upcoming Gargoyles: Dark Ages comic book. Research into medieval history, designing new gargoyles, the prose feature, and so much more. We also discuss our first impressions of #6 (spoiler free this time) and how Greg Weisman has broken past the three-act structure of TV and more into the proper pacing of a long form comic book. Did we mention that we also discuss Demona’s upcoming return and a tease for what that might mean for the future? And speaking of the future, get those pre-orders in: Final…

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Voices from the Eyrie – 32 – Outfoxed

We open with several news items from new releases and pre-orders from NECA Toys; the announcement of the new Gargoyles spin-off comic, Gargoyles: Dark Ages from Dynamite Comics! Our first impressions of the fifth issue of Gargoyles; and finally we pay tribute to Gargoyles writer and story editor, Michael Reaves, who recently passed away. We then discuss the episode, “Outfoxed”. Introducing and developing Halcyon Renard; Robert Culp taking to the character and really making him his own. Introducing Preston Vogel. The similarities and differences between Fox and David Xanatos. We also discuss the theme of integrity and what it means…

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