E&E #033 - Peter Nordgren, author

In this 33rd episode, Alan talks to debut author Peter Nordgren, a few weeks before his neo-noir thriller Eastern Shadows is released. 

{ NOTE: The release date of Eastern Shadows has been changed from the date mentioned in the episode, to December 19. }

What connection does Alan have to the content of the novel? How did Peter manage the switch from technical writing to fiction? And which fictional British super-spy is Peter a super fan of?

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Promo: The Law of Equivalent Exchange

Link: Peter's author website

Link: Peter's James Bond blog

Link: Buy Peter's book from The Book Loft

Link: Buy Peter's book on Amazon

Link: Kieren Westwood's writing advice on YouTube 

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QBP #232 - Superman 295

Quarter-Bin Podcast #232

Superman 295, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1976.

"Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume," by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Curt Swan & Bob Oksner. 

What happens when Professor Alan continues his coverage of The Great Disaster by covering a story wherein Superman battles Father Time? Is it a trap? And what does special guest Sir Sir Martin of Gray think of all this 1970s-era wackiness?

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Link: Martin's Too Dangerous for a Girl blog 

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Next Episode: DC Comics Presents 57, DC Comics, May 1983.

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 Source:Ollie's (via Showcase Presents The Great Disaster)

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QBP #231 - Tales of the New Teen Titans #3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #231

Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

"The Changeling," by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez & Gene Day.

What happens when Teen Titans expert Tom Panarese joins Professor Alan to talk some Wolfman / Perez goodness? And which name do they like more -- Changeling or Beast Boy?

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Link: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit podcast

Next Episode:Superman 295, cover-dated January 1976.

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Source: Half Price Books

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Reflections #03: Wertham, Seduction, and the Code

(Bronze Age) Reflections #03

In the Clutches of the Code (UBA #5, from October 2014)

Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on one of the network's crowning achievements, episode 5 of Em's late, lamented solo show, Uncovering the Bronze Age. In the introduction, they talk broadly about Em's process in researching and producing the episode. 

Then, they replay the episode in it's entirety, before returning to provide some reflections, 11 years after its original airing.  

If you are unfamiliar with the episode, Em delves into one of the most terrifying, bone-chilling topics known to comic fandom -- Seduction of the Innocent and the Comics Code Authority!

Follow along on the journey through the mind of one of the most infamous names in all of comic book history. What you find may SURPRISE, THRILL, and DISTURB you!

Intellectual analysis and academic criticism abound in this PULSE-POUNDING episode. And prepare for the SHOCKING twist ending that closes out our tale.

How does the episode stand up? How many comments and ideas would Em revise and amend, if preparing the episode anew?

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Featuring the Voices of:

Noel Thingvall: Masters of Carpentry

Stephen Lacey: The Fantasticast

Paul Spataro: Back to the Bins.

The Irredeemable Shagg: Fire & Water Podcast

(The late) Shawn Engel: Just One of the Guys

 

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Link: Dr. Carol Tilley's article on Wertham's work 

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QBP #230 - Teen Titans #6 (1966)

Quarter-Bin Podcast #230

Teen Titans #6, cover-dated November-December1966.

"The Fifth Titan," by Bob Haney, with art by Bill Molno & George Roussos.

What happens Bob Haney's best friend on the Internet, Billy D, joins Professor Alan to discuss an early Teen Titans issue? On the Haney Scale, just how Zany is this issue?

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Link: Billy's Magazines & Monsters Podcast

Next Episode:Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

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Source: Half Price Books

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Doomspeak #060 - Doom 2099 41 & 42

DOOM 2099 41 & 42, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996.

"Burn," by Tom Peyer & Evan Skolnick, with art by John Royle & 3 inkers

and

"Bitter Choices," by Tom DeFalco, with art by Jeff Lafferty & 5(!) inkers

What happens to DOOM 2099 when the creators churn, as the title heads towards it's onrushing conclusion? And how many inkers is too many inkers? 3? 5? 

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Next Time: The final 2 issues of this title!

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QBP #229 - Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26

Quarter-Bin Podcast #229

Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26, cover-dated November 1991, December 1991, & January 1992.

 

"Flyer," by Gil Kane & Howard Chaykin.

What happens when a blogger from Boston joins the podcast to talk about a Batman story from one his favorite creators? Is this more of a Batman story ... or a Howard Chaykin story?

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Link: Dr Anj's Comic Box Commentary

Next Episode:Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

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Source:  In The Ballpark

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