The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast

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Aug 13, 2025 • 50min

Is it the End of the World? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

Do Molch-R & KLO-E feel fine after reading John Wagner, Alan Grant & Mick McMahon's apocalyptic opus The Last American? Leading on from last week's episode about comedy and with the international situation far from ideal, they decide to go the other way by examining this epic of post-nuclear devastation and asking whether its writing and art can deliver something like hope in dark times?Get your copy of The Last American here.Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 44min

Why isn't John Wagner in the Hall of Fame? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

Why hasn't John Wagner been inducted into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame? Molch-R and KLO-E ask the question that should baffle anyone who's read some of his incredible back catalogue ... before they dive into why Wagner's skill with comedy is one of the defining elements that has made his work so enduring, from 'The Bogie Man' to 'The Balls Brothers' and the dark strain of humour that runs through 'Judge Dredd'.Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 30, 2025 • 35min

2000 AD's Rats of NIMH or Watership Down? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

KLO-E went to San Diego Comic Con and lived (just) to tell the tale! From poster "choobs" to signings, she gives the rundown of how it went before she and Molch-R discuss the new 'Relict' story, 'Invasive Species', that comes its conclusion in this week's 2000 AD, and Molch-R reveals the lasting scars of watching Watership Down as a kid...Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 40min

2000 AD's Most EXTREME Stories? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

****, yeah! What are 2000 AD's most extreme and offensive strips?? This week on In Orbit Every Wednesday, the terrible twosome talk tearaway Tyrannosaurs, body-ripping bears, and dark demons – and KLO-E *finally* gets to talk about 'Big Dave' while savouring the look on Molch-R's face! Don't forget to let us know your favourite most extremeAvailable collections mentioned in this episode:FleshShakoAnt WarsSlaughterbowlNemesis the Warlock by John HicklentonShakaraFall of DeadworldHosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 35min

Thrill-power Butt Summer? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

As temps sore, 2000 AD is serving up a bum-pur haul of summer Thrills – with the Prog, a Megazine, AND the 2025 Sci-Fi Special – and on the latest episode of In Orbit every Wednesday KLO-E gets excited about a pair of cheeky peeks!Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 12, 2025 • 43min

Brian Bolland's incredible career – 2000 AD: The Deep Dive

Perhaps the most popular 2000 AD artist of all time, Brian Bolland’s clean-line style and meticulous attention to detail has ensured that his artwork on strips including Dan Dare, Future Shocks, Judge Dredd and Walter the Wobot looks as fresh today as it did when first published. It was this highly detailed style that saw him go on to global acclaim as the artist on Camelot 3000 and Batman: The Killing Joke for DC Comics.ST33-V is joined by critic and podcaster Chris Sims to discuss Bolland's incredible career, which began its sharp tragectory in the pages of 2000 AD.Buy The Judge Dredd by Brian Bolland Masterpiece EditionBroadcasting the second Saturday of every month, 2000 AD: The Deep Dive heads into the archive of the Galaxy’s Greatest Comic to explore forgotten classics and hidden gems! Discover your new favourite comic with our fantastic new monthly show!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 35min

David Cronenberg meets 2000 AD? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

What's KLO-E's theory about this week's 2000 AD and what has it got to do with David Cronenburg? And did Molch-R just coin a new name for an entire sub-genre of stories? On the latest episode of In Orbit Every Wednesday, the talkative twosome get back to discussing the latest Prog – and what a doozy! Not only is there new 'Judge Dredd' by Rob Williams & RM Guera and a new series by TC Eglington & Steven Austin, there's also the return of Dan Abnett & Tazio Bettin's 'Azimuth'!Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 40min

Who are 2000 AD's top tyrants? – In Orbit Every Wednesday

From Nelspn Bunker Kreelman to Chief Judge Cal, who are 2000 AD's maddest despots? Molch-R and KLO-E discuss the worst of the worst from the pages from the Galaxy's Greatest Comics, and how time and again 2000 AD has been prescient.Find the top tyrants in these collections:Nelson Bunker Kreelman – Strontium Dog - Search & Destroy Vol 3Torquemada – Nemesis the Warlock: The Definitive Edition Vol.1Judge Cal – Judge Dredd: The Complete Case Files Vol.2Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 32min

Rogue Trooper Movie First Look! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

The first images from the Rogue Trooper movie are out! What do KLO-E & Molch-R make of them? The eagerly anticipated movie adaptation of classic British comic Rogue Trooper, written and directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code, Warcraft, Mute), has released four still images, offering fans their first look at the upcoming movie. See them on the 2000 AD website!Oh, and apologies to our Welsh listerners after Molch-R gets Aneurin Barnard's name wrong almost immediately...Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 41min

Your questions answered! – In Orbit Every Wednesday

We answer YOUR questions! In this episode Molch-R and KLO-E respond to questions sent in by listeners, from their favourite black-and-white comic strip to which 2000 AD character they most identify with!Hosted by 2000 AD Brand Manager Michael ‘Molch-R’ Molcher and comics critic and creator of The Gutter Review, Chloe ‘KLO-E’ Maveal, In Orbit Every Wednesday from the 2000 AD Thrill-Cast goes live every Wednesday with the latest news about 2000 AD and Rebellion’s new comics, exciting special guests, and chat about the sheer love of comics! At half an hour per episode, IOEW is perfect listening for your commute, burning through your chores, or when you’re just getting your day started. Subscribe now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app!Subscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple PodcastsDownload the 2000 AD appGet FREE COMICS to download when you subscribe to the 2000 AD newsletterGot a theme or interview you’d like to hear? Let us know at thrillcast@2000AD.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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