Joe Townsel
@joetownsel.bsky.social
Joe Townsel is a horror/science fiction writer and webcaster. For more information, please visit www.joetownsel.com.
"Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories" is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Now playing on podcast players including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio!
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
November 25, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories" is now available wherever you get your podcasts! Now playing on podcast players including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, iHeart Radio!
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Begin listening to Tales of Trial and Terror here: rss.com/podcasts/joe...
Stay frightened, my friends...
Happy Independence Day from your pals, Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer ... the Strange Old Trekkers! Recaps and reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" begin on the Webber Internet Thingy on Thursday, July 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, 10:00 pm EDT!
July 4, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Happy Independence Day from your pals, Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer ... the Strange Old Trekkers! Recaps and reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" begin on the Webber Internet Thingy on Thursday, July 10th, 7:00 pm PDT, 10:00 pm EDT!
Happy "Star Wars Day" from your pals, the Retro Trekkers: Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer!
May 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Happy "Star Wars Day" from your pals, the Retro Trekkers: Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and C.P.O. Eric Kramer!
The Stalwart Crew of SB-80 wishes our Fellow Trekkers a Happy First Contact Day! April 5, 2063 can't get here soon enough to meet our new pals, the Vulcans! Until then, join Cap'tn John, Cmdr. Joe and CPO Eric Kramer every Tuesday (and select Sundays) at 7:00 pm PDT/10:00 pm PDT Retro Trekkers fun!
April 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The Stalwart Crew of SB-80 wishes our Fellow Trekkers a Happy First Contact Day! April 5, 2063 can't get here soon enough to meet our new pals, the Vulcans! Until then, join Cap'tn John, Cmdr. Joe and CPO Eric Kramer every Tuesday (and select Sundays) at 7:00 pm PDT/10:00 pm PDT Retro Trekkers fun!
The 2024 Holiday Season was a festive time for the Retro Rangers! Relive the reviews and reactions of Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe for all four "Retro for the Holidays" episodes! Visit my Retro Rangers playlist for these, and other fun-filled episodes!
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
December 29, 2024 at 8:53 AM
The 2024 Holiday Season was a festive time for the Retro Rangers! Relive the reviews and reactions of Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe for all four "Retro for the Holidays" episodes! Visit my Retro Rangers playlist for these, and other fun-filled episodes!
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch on YouTube > www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Thinking of my Mom, who passed awsy two years ago today. I love you and miss you, Mom.
December 20, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Thinking of my Mom, who passed awsy two years ago today. I love you and miss you, Mom.
This weekend on Webber Internet Thingy! Saturday: "Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories," featuring "Take a Picture." Sunday: The SB-80 Crew and Craig Lubin mock "The Star Wars Holiday Special"!
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
December 16, 2024 at 8:29 AM
This weekend on Webber Internet Thingy! Saturday: "Joe Townsel's Dreadtime Stories," featuring "Take a Picture." Sunday: The SB-80 Crew and Craig Lubin mock "The Star Wars Holiday Special"!
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Dreadtime Stories > www.youtube.com/watch?v=rolN...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwXH...
Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe invite you! Saturday: the Retro Trekkers presented a classic Vintage Voyage. Sunday: the Retro Rangers were joined by Tony Luna with hilarious Christmas clips!
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
December 10, 2024 at 5:48 AM
Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe invite you! Saturday: the Retro Trekkers presented a classic Vintage Voyage. Sunday: the Retro Rangers were joined by Tony Luna with hilarious Christmas clips!
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
Watch Retro Trekkers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM5k...
Watch Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VND...
The Holiday Season is here, and so is an entire month of reviews of and reactions to classic Christmas entertainment! Join Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe - the SB-80 crew at Retro Rangers HQ - and their special guests -throughout December! Yule love it! Ho-Ho-Retro!
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
November 26, 2024 at 2:00 AM
The Holiday Season is here, and so is an entire month of reviews of and reactions to classic Christmas entertainment! Join Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe - the SB-80 crew at Retro Rangers HQ - and their special guests -throughout December! Yule love it! Ho-Ho-Retro!
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
www.youtube.com/@RetroRanger...
Saturday: Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe presented a touching Trek Tribute to Tony Todd. Sunday: Guest Chris Regan joined us for Irwin Allen! Check out both shows! Every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
November 25, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Saturday: Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe presented a touching Trek Tribute to Tony Todd. Sunday: Guest Chris Regan joined us for Irwin Allen! Check out both shows! Every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Trekkers > www.youtube.com/live/cnSq2MJ...
Rangers > www.youtube.com/live/dZMHK5k...
Join Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
November 18, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Join Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe every Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Watch Retro Trekkers Tribute to Teri Garr on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Bk7...
Watch Retro Rangers and Special Guest Pris check out "The Day My Kid Went Punk" on YouTube > www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnUU...
Any time is a great time for timeless radio dramas from yesteryear! There's no better way to enjoy them than by getting caught up in Mr. Webber's Web O'Mystery! Join your host John Webber for classic radio plays. Check out the entire library on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
November 8, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Any time is a great time for timeless radio dramas from yesteryear! There's no better way to enjoy them than by getting caught up in Mr. Webber's Web O'Mystery! Join your host John Webber for classic radio plays. Check out the entire library on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
www.youtube.com/@webberinter...
On Saturday, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe presented a Very Special Episode of TNG, "Symbiosis." On Sunday, along with Guest El Tiburon, they somehow evaded "Michael Myers Mischief" Check it out!
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
October 28, 2024 at 11:46 PM
On Saturday, Capt'n John and Cmdr. Joe presented a Very Special Episode of TNG, "Symbiosis." On Sunday, along with Guest El Tiburon, they somehow evaded "Michael Myers Mischief" Check it out!
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
Retro Trekkers > www.facebook.com/WebberIntern...
Retro Rangers > www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZmi...
A wild weekend here on SB-80 with Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe! Saturday: The Retro Trekkers took at the ongoing Tribble saga on "Tribble-gy Part 2 of 3." Sunday: The Retro Rangers, along with Diana J. Brodie, somehow survived "Mechanical Mayhem!" YouTube links in post replies.
October 14, 2024 at 6:48 AM
A wild weekend here on SB-80 with Capt. John and Cmdr. Joe! Saturday: The Retro Trekkers took at the ongoing Tribble saga on "Tribble-gy Part 2 of 3." Sunday: The Retro Rangers, along with Diana J. Brodie, somehow survived "Mechanical Mayhem!" YouTube links in post replies.
For years, I posted my annual corn dog pics at the San Diego Fair! Now, for the first time, I got it at the Fresno Fair! Just as tasty!
October 12, 2024 at 4:12 AM
For years, I posted my annual corn dog pics at the San Diego Fair! Now, for the first time, I got it at the Fresno Fair! Just as tasty!
My annual post of Mom posing in front of the World Trade Center. I love and miss you, Mom. Never forget.
September 12, 2024 at 1:35 AM
My annual post of Mom posing in front of the World Trade Center. I love and miss you, Mom. Never forget.
Los Hooligans LIVE at 9:40!
August 18, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Los Hooligans LIVE at 9:40!
Check out the new collection of ad spots, created by my webcast partner, good buddy and Capt'n of SB-80, John Webber! New spots added regularly!
YouTube > www.youtube.com/@joetownsel
Dark and Bizarre Works of Joe Townsel Website > joetownsel.wixsite.com/joetownsel/s...
YouTube > www.youtube.com/@joetownsel
Dark and Bizarre Works of Joe Townsel Website > joetownsel.wixsite.com/joetownsel/s...
July 17, 2024 at 9:41 PM
Check out the new collection of ad spots, created by my webcast partner, good buddy and Capt'n of SB-80, John Webber! New spots added regularly!
YouTube > www.youtube.com/@joetownsel
Dark and Bizarre Works of Joe Townsel Website > joetownsel.wixsite.com/joetownsel/s...
YouTube > www.youtube.com/@joetownsel
Dark and Bizarre Works of Joe Townsel Website > joetownsel.wixsite.com/joetownsel/s...
The Retro Rangers ... Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and the gallant fun-loving SB-80 crew ... achieved a milestone this week with their 25th Episode! Thanks to all those little Rangers out there for your support! The best is yet to come! Join us every Sunday at 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
July 9, 2024 at 9:47 PM
The Retro Rangers ... Capt'n John Webber, Cmdr. Joe Townsel and the gallant fun-loving SB-80 crew ... achieved a milestone this week with their 25th Episode! Thanks to all those little Rangers out there for your support! The best is yet to come! Join us every Sunday at 5:00 pm PST / 8:00 pm EST!
Happy 248th Birthday, America! Countdown to the Semiquincentennial in 2026!
July 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM
Happy 248th Birthday, America! Countdown to the Semiquincentennial in 2026!
Wonder Woman and Audrey let me down! 🙁
July 4, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Wonder Woman and Audrey let me down! 🙁
"One Two ... Jason's coming for you ..." (Oops! Wrong franchise!) 13 is your lucky number as we celebrate our 13th episode of Starbase 80: Retro Rangers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kQ...
April 8, 2024 at 3:27 AM
"One Two ... Jason's coming for you ..." (Oops! Wrong franchise!) 13 is your lucky number as we celebrate our 13th episode of Starbase 80: Retro Rangers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kQ...
A wildlife photo in my natural habitat. I call this “Wild Hairy Man Eating Ribs!” (Photo Credit: Tony Luna.)
February 25, 2024 at 5:51 AM
A wildlife photo in my natural habitat. I call this “Wild Hairy Man Eating Ribs!” (Photo Credit: Tony Luna.)