The Turtle Nexus
The Turtle Nexus is a research-driven YouTube channel dedicated to the full history of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. It covers characters, storylines, animation, film, toys, licensing, and the production history behind every major era of the franchise.
What It Covers
- Production history
- All the comics
- All the shows
- All the movies
- Toy lines, merchandise, licensed games, and related media
Production
The channel is produced by How Bizarre Studios. Research, writing, and production are handled by Javier Santiago Montano. Narration is provided primarily by Ian Smith (2024-present). Other past narrators included:
- Spencer Mayo (2022-2024)
- Hayden Clark (2022)
- Grey Beard Wizard (2021)
- Sora the troll (2021-2023)
- Patrick Shannon (2024)
- Jon McNally (2023-2024)
- Joshua Teovisio (2024)
- Cilan Steele (2024)
All content is grounded in primary sources. For the research methodology behind the channel, see Research Standards.
Special Series
In addition to standalone videos, The Turtle Nexus produces multi-part special series that examine specific topics, eras, or aspects of the franchise in depth. These are designed to work both as sequenced units and as individual reference episodes.
- History in a Half-Shell: Covers the history of the franchise, placing milestones and events in their context. From the creation of the Turtles to present day, this is a must-watch series for all turtle fans. Each episode also has its own playlist covering the topics of that era in detail. Watch on YouTube →
- Each iteration of the show also has its own playlist. You can also go through characters, stories, or history playlists. Watch on YouTube →