CRJ #007 - December AND 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #007

December 2015 (and 2015)

So what comic books did Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? Which 1990s DC event did he read, and actually like? Who won the prestigious "Relatively Geeky Listener of the Year" award? And what were his Top 10 comics of the tear?

Listen to this super-special episode #7 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: The Superman Fan Podcast
Promo #2: Fantasticast

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during January? The episode should be out in early February.


Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

RGP #005 - Obscure Christmas Songs

Relatively Geeky Presents 005: 12 Great Christmas Songs You Won't Hear on the Radio

Professor and Emily discuss some of their favorite obscure Christmas songs, songs that you probably haven't heard before (unless you're Christopher Ouelette). It is a mix of traditional and original songs. Enjoy.

Merry Christmas!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Songs played in the episode:
Angels We Have Heard on High, by Adam Again
Gabriel's Message, by Moya Brennan
Cry of a Tiny Babe, by Bruce Cockburn
Jesus Christ Was Born Today, by Considering Lily
Good King Wenceslaus, by Dawson Cowals
Righteous Joseph, by The Crossing
The Holly & The Ivy, by Heather Dale
O Come O Come Emmanuel, by Paeter Frandsen
Shepherds and Angels, by So Elated
Dayspring From on High, by Soul-Junk
Celtic Carol, by Lindsey Stirling
Room in My Heart, by The Violet Burning

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: The Crossover Nexus

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #064 - Star Brand Annual

Quarter-Bin Podcast #64

Star Brand Annual, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987.

"Intimate Enemies," by Bobbie Chase, with art by Geoff Isherwood and Art Nichols.

What happens when Star Brand visits an old friend in Europe? And visits the friend's hot girlfriend? Nothing at all could go wrong with this plan, right? Right? Right? Listen to the episode and find out exactly WHAT can go wrong!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Task Force X

Next Episode: Justice 17, Marvel Comics New Universe, cover-dated March 1988.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

CRJ #006 - November 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #006

November 2015

So what comic books did Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? Were any of these from his lovely listeners? Did any come from his own collection? How many Fables-related titles can one man read in a month And what one Warren Ellis comic did he read?

Listen to this super-special episode #6 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during December? Did he get any comics for Christmas? Tune in on New Year's Eve and find out! Spoilers: It'll also be a end-of-year review episode!

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #039 - Perspective & Perception

Shortbox Showcase #39

Perspectives & Perception.

Professor Alan and Emily talk about how different perspectives can be shown artistically in a comic book, including (but not limited to) how the world of the physically handicapped can be portrayed. They spend most of their time talking about these issues via recent issues of Hawkeye & Daredevil.


Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Welcome to Astro City
Promo #2: X-Files Truth

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #063 - Nightmask #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #63

Nightmask #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1986.

"The Awakening," by Archie Goodwin, Tony Salmons, and Bret Blevins.

What happened when Marvel Comics tried to tell stories of the "world outside your window?" Even if that involves crazy "dream scientists?" Was this "New Universe" a new way to tell great comic book stories? Does Professor Alan look back at his New U fandom with shame, or does this story still stand up? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode
Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: GI Joe: A Real American Headcast

Next Episode: Star Brand Annual, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #062 - Blackhawk 122

Quarter-Bin Podcast #62

Blackhawk 122, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1958.

In observation of Veteran's Day, Professor Alan takes a look at a classic war comic, and by classic he means one that almost six decades old! And he does so with the help of a number of buddies who were (or are) members of the US Armed Forces. They talk a bit about the comic, and even more about their time in the service.

No writing credits are available for the stories, although editor Jack Schiff may have done some of the writing. Individual stories covered are:

"The Movie That Backfired," with art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff.
and
"The Sky Kites," with art by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera
and
"The Day the Blackhawks Died," by Dick Dillin and Chuck Cuidera.

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:

Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Link #1: Steve Lee's Modern Life Podcast Network
Link #2: Bill Robinson's Back to the Bins podcast.

Note: Most of the music for this episode performed by the Official United States Military Bands, from the CD "God Bless the USA: 50 Patriotic Favorites."  Music from the CD "America's Favorite Marches: John Philip Sousa" was also used.

Next Episode: Nightmask #1, Marvel Comics' New Universe, cover-dated November 1986.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

CRJ #005 - October 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #005

October 2015

So what comics has Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? What books did he read fro his own collection? What books came from his lovely listeners? And what did he actually buy off the racks recently at (GASP!) full price? And did he actually sneak a book review into this episode?

Listen to this super-special episode #5 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Avengers Spotlight

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during November? Tune in, in early December and find out! 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #061 - Morbius Revisited 5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #61

Morbius Revisited 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1993.

reprinting Fear 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1975.

"The End of a Vampire," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Frank Robbins and Vinnie Coletta.

Why was this vampire story reprinted almost two decades after it originally appeared? Is a vampire responsible for the deaths of his "children?" Can a living vampire find eternal love? And what exactly is a "living vampire" anyway? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Earth Destruction Directive

Next Episode: Blackhawk 122, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1958.
Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #038 - Text Pieces & Backups

Shortbox Showcase #38


Professor Alan & Emily start the episode by covering some feedback, which leads them into a pretty extensive discussion of the upcoming television season. Then they discuss the concepts of illustrated novels, backup features, and fanfic, and weave those all together into a proposal for DC Comics. All this and more is discussed ... in the Shortbox!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

Promo: Dorkness to Light

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

QBP #060 - Preview Copies

Quarter-Bin Podcast #60

In this special episode, Professor Alan reviews a trio of free review copies of new books he has received recently. And since one of the books is very monster-themed, be is joined by Luke Jaconetti to review that issue. The books covered in this special episode are:

Project Nemesis Book One, by Jeremy Robinson, with art by Matt Frank.

Red Hot #1 & #2, by Mike Luoma, with art by Rhys ap Gwyn, Juan Carlos Quattordio, and Bettina Fertitta.



Click on the player below to listen to the episode



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Waves of Tech 
Promo #2: Mark's Mess vs. Atlantis Attacks

Link #1: Red Hot, by Mike Luoma
Link #2: Project Nemesis, by Jeremy Robinson
Link #3: Luke Jaconetti's Earth Destruction Directive podcast

Next Episode: Morbius Revisited #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1993.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

CRJ #004 - September 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #004

September 2015

So what comic books did Professor Alan read in August? Did he actually survive a meetup with The Irredeemable Shag, Michael Bradley, and others? Can he go more than ten minutes without mentioning The Spectre? And what embarrassing books did he find when he actually got around to re-organizing his collection over Labor Day?

Listen to this super-special episode #4 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Comic Book Time Machine
Promo #2: Alibi Jones podcast novel

Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in October? Now that he's back on a full-time professor's schedule, will he have any time to read comics or all - even the ones Rob Lantz gave him? Will there be ANYTHING for him to talk about in that episode? Tune in, in early November and find out! 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #059 - Doom 2099 #2 - 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #59

DOOM 2099 #2, #3, #4, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February, March & April 1993.

All stories by John Francis Moore, with art by Par Broderick.

After upgrading his armor to late 21st Century specification, Doom is ready to take on Latverian leader Tiger Wylde. Can he wrestle his country back from the usurper? Will his gypsy tribe be on his side when he needs them? Do his new friends really trust him? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode

Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Invincible Iron Cast: Classics Edition
Promo #2: Trekker Talk

Next Episode: Not quite sure yet, but perhaps some free samples and review copies of comics I've recently received.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

RGP #004 - Top 10 Wagnerian Jams

Jumping on the popular podcast bandwagon of music countdown episodes, Professor Alan plays his favorite tunes from his favorite classical composer, Richard Wagner. While doing so, he talks about growing up, not knowing much about classical music, his favorite run of the Thor comic book, scoring episodes of the Quarter-Bin Podcast, and Hitler.

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Link: Luke Jaconetti's Top 10 Tokusatsu TV themes countdown episode
Link: Andy Leyland's Top 10 genre TV themes countdown episode
Link: Tom Panarese's Top 10 TV theme song countdown episode

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

CRJ #003 - August 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #003

August 2015

So what comic books did Professor Alan read in August? Did he actually pay ABOVE cover price for any of them? How many did he leave behind in the wild for others to find? Did he actaully read FIVE brand-new DC You titles? In one month? What sort of madness is this?

Listen to this super-special episode #3 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Two True Freaks
Promo #2: King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun

Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in September? Now that he's back on a full-time professor's schedule, will he have any time to read comics or all? Will there be ANYTHING for him to talk about in that episode? Tune in, in early October and find out! 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #058 - El Diablo 16

Quarter-Bin Podcast #58

El Diablo 16, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1991.

"Adios," by Gerard Jones, with art by Mike Parobeck and Paul Fricke.

Politics! Talking! And more Politics! And a costumed vigilante for a few panels!  Does Gerard Jones wrap up the loose ends of this title with this finale story? Does anything happen? Is there more to this comic than Mike Parobeck's pretty art? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Beware of Monsters
Promo #2: No Agenda

Next Episode: DOOM 2099 #2 & #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February and march 1993.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #057 - Loki #3 - 5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #57

Loki Agent of Asgard #3 - 5, Marvel Now!, cover-dated June, July & August, 2014.

All issues written by Al Ewing, with art by Lee Garbett. Covers by Jenny Frison.

How did Professor Alan like the way this arc wrapped up? Will young Loki be able to stop himself from becoming Old Loki? Will his efforts satisfy the All-Mothers? What role will Verity and Lorelai and Thor play in all this?

Listen to the episode and find out! 

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Promo #1: Radio Free Asgard
Promo #2: Nutty Bites

Next Episode: El Diablo 16, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1991. 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

 You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

CRJ #002 - July 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #002

July 2015

So what comic books did Professor Alan read in July? Did he actually pay money for any of them? How many were given to him by a friendly Canadian? How many did he get free via a Facebook contest? And how many were from trades from the library? And was one of them really a MANGA? DOES THAT EVEN COUNT?

Listen to this super-special episode #2 ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Task Force X

Link: Chad Bokelman's Ragman blog

Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in August? And will there be more episodes of this podcast coming? Tune in, in early September and find out! 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #037 - Happy Anniversary!

Two years ago today (almost), our very first Shortbox Showcase episode debuted. Yes, the other shows in the network had gone live the week before, but since this has become our flagship show, we consider 7/30/13 as our official network starting date.


After covering some feedback, and talking about how awesome our listeners are and all that, we talk about a new side project we are getting up and going.

And then we continue an ANNUAL tradition, by talking about an comic book Annual ... get it? We talk about Denny O'Neil, Steve Ditko, Batman, Rorschach, Green Arrow ... and more!


The Question Annual #2, 1989. "Losing Face," by Denny O'Neil, with art by Bill Wray and Shea Anton Pensa.

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Promo #1: Trekker Talk
Promo #2: No Agenda

Link #1: Dorkness to Light blog
Link #2: Dorkness to Light Tumblr page

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

QBP #056 - Loki #1 & #2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #56

Loki Agent of Asgard #1 & #2, Marvel Now!, cover-dated April & May, 2014

How did Professor Alan such new comics in a cheap bin? Does that speak to the low quality of the book? Or was it a clerical error at the store -- perhaps a trick being pulled by a certain young Asgardian who likes that sort of thing? Perhaps the all-mother(s) has (have) tasked Loki with the responsibility of getting these issues on the podcast. And does Loki really go speed-dating in one of these issues? Really?

Listen to the episode and find out! 

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

Promo: Unofficial 75 Greatest Marvels Countdown Podcast

Next Episode: Loki Agent of Asgard 3-5.  

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

 You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

SS #036 - The New DC You

Shortbox Showcase #36 - The New DC You!

In this episode, Professor Alan and Emily catch up on listener feedback before discussing the new DC books that they are reading now that Convergence is over. 

Is Starfire fun? Is Constantine scary? Did they pick up Bizarro or Bat-Mite? And what about some of those books with "Gotham" in the name? What did they think of these ones? All these questions and more and answered ... in the Shortbox!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Promo: Superman Podcast Network

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #035 - Convergence Report

Shortbox Showcase #35 - Convergence Report

In this episode, Professor Alan and Emily discuss the mass quantity of Convergence mini-series that they purchased in April & May. That's right, they talk about ALL the Convergence books they bought. All 42 of them!  So what did they think of the books? Which mini-series were their favorites? Which were their not so favorites? Was Steve Trevor actually useful? Was Jimmy Olsen actually likeable? And just how many worlds have Red Rain vampires anyway?

All these questions and more and answered ... in the Shortbox!


Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

Promo: Parallel Lines

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

CRJ #001 - June 2015

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #001

June 2015

It's a new #1! That's right, here is your chance to get in on a new podcast on the ground floor! Save this episode now, so you can sell it later on eBay!

What is this new podcast about? Is it really just Professor Alan talking about the comics he read last month? And how many of those comics do you think featured Doctor Doom? Were any purchased new off the stands, or were they all trades from the library or books he otherwise got for free?

Listen to this collector's edition new number one episode ... and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality

Next Episode: What did Professor Alan read in July? Tune in, in early August and find out! 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 

You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #055 - Challengers of the Fantastic

Quarter-Bin Podcast #55

Challengers of the Unknown, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997.

"Challengers of the Unknown" by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Al Vey.

After their spaceship crashes, four people believe they are living on borrowed time, and become the Challengers of the Unknown, the world's greatest death-cheaters. But when Uatu the Guardian appears and warns of the coming of Galactiac, can even the mighty Challengers save the day? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode


Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Tales of the JSA: Crisis on Infinite Earths
Promo #2:  Under the Dome Radio

Link: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality

Next Episode: Loki Agent of Asgard 1 & 2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 2014.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #054 - Doctor Strangefate

Quarter-Bin Podcast #54

Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated April 1996.

"The Decrees of Fate" by Ron Marz, with art by Jose-Luis Garcia-Lopez and Kevin Nowlan.

As the Marvel Universe is merging with the DC Universe, the man called Access wants to pull the amalgamated world apart. But the most powerful man in the Amalgam world, Doctor Strangefate, likes the new world just the way it is, thank you very much. What happens when he sends his three agents to bring him Access? Listen to Professor Alan and special guest Shawn Engel, and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality
Promo #2:  Flowers & Fishnets

Link: The Iron Lantern episode of Shawn Engel's "Just One of the Guys" podcast.

Next Episode: Challengers of the Fantastic, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated June 1997.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #034 - DC TV Season Wrap

Shortbox Showcase #34 - DC Comics TV Shows Wrap-up


In this episode, we talk about the DC-based TV shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons. We also talk about the new shows that are on their way.

SPOILER ALERT -- we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned.

If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show we cover in this episode:

0:02 - Gotham
0:26 - Constantine
0:37 - Preacher & Lucifer
0:40 - I, Zombie
0:58 - Teen Titans & Krypton
1:03 - Supergirl
1:11 - Legends of Tomorrow
1:17 - Arrow
1:25 - Flash

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Promo #1: Parallel Lines
Promo #2: Dave's Daredevil Podcast

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

SS #033 - Marvel TV Season Wrap

Shortbox Showcase #33 -- Marvel TV Season Wrap-up

After covering some listener feedback, and having a conversation about the nature of "spoilers," we talk about the Marvel television shows that have recently wrapped up their seasons.

SPOILER ALERT - we talk in detail about the shows, all of the episodes that have aired, and our conjectures, predictions, and crazy theories about what may happen in the future. You have been warned.

If you want to avoid spoilers about a specific show, here are approximate start times for conversation about each show (and the one movie) we cover in this episode.

28:00 - Powers
32:00 - Agent Carter
43:00 - Avengers: Age of Ultron
48:00 - Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
53:00 - Daredevil

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly

Promo #1: Garage Sale Gloat
Promo #2: The Casebook of Esho St. Claire, by Scott Roche

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

QBP #053 - Fantastic Four Annual 20

Quarter-Bin Podcast #53

Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987.

"Double Double," written by Steve Englehart, with art by Paul Neary & Tony Dezuniga.

It's time for an annual pilgrimage for the rightful ruler of Latveria. What happens when the arch-villain Reed Richards refuses to aid the noble leader? Does Reed really want to bring child-care strategies into the conversation? And exactly how members are in the so-called "Fantastic" so-called "Four" anyway?

Doom invites you to listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode

 

Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo #1: Fantasticast
Promo #2: Orphaned Entertainment

Link: Dave Elliott's Fantastic Fourcast podcast

Next Episode: Doctor Strangefate, Amalgam Comics, cover-dated 1996. With a super-special mystery guest (hint: it's Shawn Engel)!

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #052 - Justice League of America #188

Quarter-Bin Podcast #52

Justice League of America #188, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1981.

"The Metamorph War," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Don Heck and Frank McLaughlin.

and

"The Miracle at 22,300 Miles," written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Franks McLaughlin.

The Leaguers take on some of their toughest foes ever ... themselves!  And then they have to handle their malfunctioning satellite! Can they survive either of these scenarios? Or both? And how does Zatanna get a whole new costume in the MIDDLE of one of these stories? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode



Right-click to download episode directly

This episode is part of the "Conway Crossover" podcast event, celebrating the work of Gerry Conway, as well as bringing to light to the issues of creator equity in the characters that they create.

Link: Gerry Conway's Tumblr
Link: The Fire & Water Podcast's conversation with Gerry Conway. 

Promo #1: Super Mates 
Promo #2: Comic Book Time Machine

Next Episode: Fantastic Four Annual #20, Marvel Comics, from 1987.

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky 
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

QBP #051 - Free Comics 2015!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #51

Free Comics Book Day 2015

How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? And what did he think of the books he nabbed? Whose story did he like more ... the steampunk fairy tale chick or the greatest hero that Canada has ever known? How many Doctors appeared in the Doctor Who issue? And how many Avengers (and Inhumans?) appeared in the Avengers (and Inhumans) issue?

Listen to the episode and find out! 

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Music for this episode is from The Comrades, whose music you can find at Blood & Ink Records.

Promo #1: Listen to the Prophets: A Deep Space 9 Podcast
Promo #2: Who's Who Podcast

Next Episode: Justice League of America #188, part of the "Conway's Crossover" podcast event.  

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
 You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

RGP #003 -- Boom & Bust

Relatively Geeky Presents ... Boom & Bust!

Continuing the conversation that began in Quarter-Bin Podcast #50, Professor Alan talks with Ed Moore, Paul Spataro, and Tom Panarese about the business of comics. They start with the speculator boom (and bust) of the 1990s. but also talk about the current state of comics, including price points, digital comics, and getting kids to read comics.

Also, Professor Alan talks one-on-one with The Irredeemable Shag about the topic. Shag was working in the comic book retail space during this era, and he brings his knowledge and insights to the conversation.


Click on the player below to listen to the episode:


Right-click to download episode directly 

Promo #1: Mark's Mess vs. Atlantis Attacks
Promo #2: King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun

Link: Ed Moore's Teal Productions Facebook page
Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit site 
Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast
Link: Shag's Firestorm Fan site 

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

QBP #050 - Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #50

Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1, Valiant Comics, cover-dated July 1993.

"Cold Blood Blazing," by David Michelinie, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott

How many podcasters does it take to cover the most quintessnetial quarter-bin book of all time? Evidently, it takes 4 of them: Professor Alan, Ed Moore, Tom Panarese, and Paul Spataro. 

As a story, how does the issue hold up? Setting aside all of the hype and legend, is it any good? And does this book really deserve the reputation is has for single-handedly crashing the entire comic book industry? Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Next Episode: The 2015 Free Comic Book Day episode!


Promo: Superman Fan Podcast

Link: Ed Moore's Teal Productions Facebook page
Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit site 
Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

SS #032 - The Rorschach Test

Shortbox Showcase #32 - Anti-heroes in Comic Books

Professor Alan & Emily spend time reviewing recent feedback, and also talk about all of the Vertigo books they have both been reading.

Then they talk about the concept of the anti-hero in comic books and the rest of pop culture. They mention Dirty Harry, Sam Spade, The Punisher, The Equalizer, Deadpool, (hail) Doom, and Rorschach. And probably a few others.

Click on the player below to listen to the episode:



Right-click to download episode directly

Promo: Invincible Iron Cast, classic edition

Link: Our friend Lauren's blog
Link: Vertigo's Incognegro graphic novel

Closing song: Listen to Your Parents, by Insomniac Folklore

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com

We now have Facebook! "Like" us at http://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky

You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

QBP 049 - Doom 2099 #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #49

DOOM 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 1993.

"Muses of Fire," written by John Francis Moore, with art by Pat Broderick

Doom invites you to a retelling of his future origin. How did Doctor Doom arrive in 2099? How far has Latveria fallen in his absence? Who is that furry orange beast who claims to be running the nation? Isn't that guy too young and too unscarred to actually be Doctor Doom? And what could possibly go wrong flying in a 100-year-old airplane?  Listen to the episode and find out!

Click on the player below to listen to the episode



Right-click to download episode directly

You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Promo: Pop Culture Affidavit

Link: 2099 Bitmapped site

Next Episode: Turok Dinosaur Hunter #1, Valiant Comics, cover-dated      .

Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com 

"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky
You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan