Sunday, December 31, 2017

CRJ #031 - December AND 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #031

December 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during December -- was it a large amount, now that he is on Christmas Break? And what are his Top Ten Favorite Comic Reads of 2017? And who will win the coveted "Listener or the Year" award?

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Promo #1: John Adams, Letters from the Front 
Promo #2: Doctor Who Panel by Panel

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Thursday, December 21, 2017

SS #055 - Christmas Commentary

Shortbox Showcase #55 - Comfort & Joy

After reviewing listener feedback, Professor Alan and Em talk about (actually, talk over) the Christmas episode "Comfort & Joy," from the Justice League animated series. Will they be able to keep up with the three storylines? Will they forget to talk and instead just watch the show?

Listen to this episode ... and find out! And have a very joyous holiday season, Merry Christmas, Seasons Greetings, and a Happy New Year, from the team at Relatively Geeky.

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Promo: Batgirl to Oracle

Opening "bumper" provided by Trevor von Eeden. 

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Monday, December 11, 2017

QBP #111 - Batman & the Outsiders 32

Quarter-Bin Podcast #111

Batman & the Outsiders 32, DC Comics, cover-dated April 1986.

"A New War's Winning," by Mike W Barr, with art by Alan Davis.
and
"Looker's Body: A User's Manual," by Mike W. Barr & Alan Davis.

So how good is Batman at playing with others? Can he respect a teammate who has slightly different priorities than he has? Is his tactical genius enough to keep the Outsiders together? And how does a redheaded deal hottie with suddenly becoming a redheaded hottie?

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Promo #1: The Overlooked Dark Knight
Promo #2: Trentus Magnus Punches Reality

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Source: Unknown, signed by Mike W. Barr at Akron Comic Con, 2017.

Friday, December 1, 2017

CRJ #030 - November 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #030

November 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during November? How many were Rebirth books? How many were kiddie books? How many were Veterans Day themed war books?

Listen to this exciting episode #30 ... and find out!

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Promo #1: The Two True Freaks Network
Promo #2: Warlord Worlds

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Saturday, November 25, 2017

RGP #010 - The Business of Comics (Retail)

In this panel discussion episode, Professor Alan is joined by Paul Spataro (Two True Freaks podcast network), The Irredeemable Shagg (Fire & Water podcast network), and Rob Lantz (The Comic Connection store, Oakville, Ontario, Canada) to discuss the past, present & future of comic book stores. They talk about their own histories with comic book stores, and how they think comic stores can survive the changes to the comics industry and to retailing.

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Friday, November 17, 2017

QBP #110 - Eternals 9

Quarter-Bin Podcast #110

The Eternals 9, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March 1977.

"The Killing Machine!" written and penciled by Jack Kirby, and inked by Mike Royer.

In celebration of The King's centennial year, we are looking at a Jack Kirby work from his return stint at Marvel. How epic the story? How grand is the art? And how necessary is a comic book editor anyway?

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Promo: Dial G for Gamer

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Source: In the Ballpark

Friday, November 10, 2017

RGP #009 - Veterans Day 2017

Relatively Geeky Presents: Veterans Day 2017

In honor of Veterans Day / Remembrance Day, Professor Alan talks to a trio of US military vets about war comics. It's three Air Force men and one humble podcaster, talking about The Haunted Tank, Captain America, and Warlord.

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Link #1: Jarrod Alberich's twitter feed "Yard Sale Artist"
Link #2: Scott Gardner's Two True Freaks podcast network

Music in this episode was various marches by John Philip Sousa, as performed by The Gordon Highlanders.

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Friday, November 3, 2017

CRJ #029 - October 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #029

October 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during October? How many were Rebirth books? How many were kiddie books? How many were Halloween-related books?

Listen to this exciting episode #29... and find out!

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Promo #1: Comics with Normies
Promo #2: Deconstructing Comics

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Friday, October 27, 2017

SS #054 - Jack Kirby's 100th!

Shortbox Showcase #54 - Happy Birthday to the King!

In this Kirby-crackling episode, Emily and Professor Alan celebrate the 100th birthday of Jack "The King" Kirby! After going over a nice stack of listener feedback, they each count down their Top Ten Kirby Creations! How may of their choices are royalty? How many are villains? And which major character are LEFT OFF their lists?

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Monday, October 16, 2017

QBP #109 - Marvel Megazine #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #109

Marvel Megazine #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1994.

Feature story: "Betrayal," from Iron Man #115, by Bill Mantlo, John Romita Jr, & Dan Green.

Other stories discussed:
"Back to the Basics," from Fantastic Four #232, by John Byrne.
"Marked for Murder," from Daredevil #159, by Roger McKenzie, Frank Miller & Klaus Janson.
"Call of the Desert," from incredible Hulk #314, by John Byrne & Bob Wiacek.

Four full-sized stories appear in this reprint issue, the beginning of a new "#9" series for the podcast. How do these stories (from 1979 - 1985) hold up, 30 - 40 years later?
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Promo #1: No Agenda
Promo #2: The Collected Edition

Royalty-free music in this episode provided by Patrick Boberg, @PatBoBomb, who records as  "Responsibly Wild," whose music can be found at his YouTube page.

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

Friday, October 6, 2017

CRJ #028 - September 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #028

September  2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during September? How many were Rebirth books? How many were sent by lovely and generous listeners? How many were kiddie books? And what Doomtastic new segment is debuted this episode?

Listen to this exciting episode #28... and find out!

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Promo #1: Welcome to Astro City
Promo #2: Beetlemania!

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Monday, September 25, 2017

QBP #108 - Marvel Team-up 144

Quarter-Bin Podcast #108

Marvel Team-Up 144, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1984.

"My Sword I Lay Down," by Cary Burkett, with art by Greg LaRocque and Mike Esposito.

Two super-heroes, four secret identities, and old friend combine in this dramatic story. What happens when an old friend of Peter Parker finds himself caught in a Chinatown gang war? Can ihs old buddy and special guest star Moon Knight save the day and ease tensions in the community? 

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Promo: Avengers Spotlight

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Source: Half Price Books

Friday, September 15, 2017

QBP #107 - Strange Adventures 243

Quarter-Bin Podcast #107

Strange Adventures 243, DC Comics, cover-dated August / September 1973.

"The Emotion-Master of Space," by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmen Infantino and Murphy Anderson.

and

"Emperor of the Earth," by Gardner Fox & Murphy Anderson.

What happens when Professor Alan reads a coverless comic from the bronze age? Does the Adam Strange story hold up? Does the backup sci-fi tale hold up? Does the comic book itself hold up? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Required Reading with Stella & that guy

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Monday, September 4, 2017

CRJ #027 - August 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #027

August 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during August? How many were Rebirth books? How many were sent by lovely and generous listeners? How many were kiddie books? Did his last month of school break lead him to read TONS and TONS of books?

Listen to this exciting episode #27... and find out!

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Promo: Coffee & Comics

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

QBP #100, Part 6

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 6

Finally - the party ends! This is the Part 6 of the 6-part summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 10 different comics, with some of his best podcasting friends in the whole wide world!

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Source: In The Ballpark.

Monday, August 14, 2017

QBP #100, Part 5

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 5

The celebration continues! This is the Part 5 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some of his best podcasting colleagues from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents, and The Irredeemable Shagg!

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Friday, August 4, 2017

CRJ #026 - July 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #026

August 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during July, in the heart of his Summer vacation? How many were Rebirth books? How many were sent by lovely generous listeners? Did his family vacation and school break lead him to read TONS and TONS of books?

Listen to this exciting episode #26... and find out!

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Promo #1: Spawn-O-Meter
Promo #2: Longbox Crusade

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Friday, July 28, 2017

Shortbox Showcase #053 - 4 Years Strong!

Shortbox Showcase #53 - Our 4th Anniversary!

Four 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 what we have planned for our next year of podcasting.

And then we continue an ANNUAL tradition, by talking about an comic book Annual ... get it? We talk about Wonder Woman Rebirth Annual #1, cover-dated July 2017.

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Promo:The Sensational Adventures of Wonder Woman

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Friday, July 21, 2017

QBP #100, Part 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 4

The festivities roll on! This is the Part 4 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin #100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some great podcasting friends! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents!

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Next Episode: Episode 100, part 5! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests!

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Friday, July 14, 2017

SS #052 - Watchmen Feedback & Follow-Ups

Shortbox Showcase #52 - Watchmen II: Feedback Boogaloo

We had or say, in Episode 50, about Moore & Gibbon's seminal work Watchmen. This episode, you have your say about the comic, and you have your say about our say about the comic.We also talk about the movie, Before Watchmen, After Watchmen, and the possible role of Watchmen in DC Rebirth. How many listeners agreed with us on Watchmen, how many disagreed, and how many were impressed by Em's take on the pirate story?

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Promo: To The Batpoles!

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Friday, July 7, 2017

QBP #100, part 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 3

The celebration continues! This is the Part 3 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Party! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 18 different comics, with some of his best podcasting buds from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents, and includes quite possible the worst issue of the entire episode!

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Next Episode: Episode 100, part 4! Another 18 or so books, another 10 or so guests!

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Saturday, July 1, 2017

CRJ #025 - June 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #025

June 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during June? How many were Rebirth books? How many were for the upcoming epic epic epic Quarter-Bin #100? How many were sent by lovely generous listeners? Did his family vacation and school break lead him to read TONS and TONS of books?

Listen to this exciting episode #25... and find out!

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Promo: Comic Book Time Machine

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Sunday, June 25, 2017

RGP #008 - London Road Trip 2017!

In late May 2017, Professor Alan, Em and Mrs. Quarter-Bin spent a few days in London, England. Meeting UK buddies Dave Walker and Stephen Lacey, we took a tour of London's top comic book shops.

In this episode, Professor Alan discusses the trip, the three stores, what he purchased at each store, and the pub they all hung out at afterward.

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Promo: Fantasticast

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Source:GOSH!, Forbidden Planet, and Orbital Comics



Friday, June 16, 2017

QBP #100, Part 2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 2

The party rolls on! This is the Part 2 of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Celebration! It's another 2-hour long monstrosity episode, in which Professor Alan talks about 19 different comics, with some of his best podcasting buddies from around the world! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents! Books from the 1990s! And the late 1980s! And the 1990s! Even a few from the recent 2010s! This episode has IT ALL!

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Friday, June 9, 2017

QBP #100, part 1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #100, part 1

It is finally here! This is the START of the summer-long Quarter-Bin 100 Celebration! In this 2-hour long monstrosity episode, Professor Alan talks about 17 different comics, with some of his best buddies in podcasting! This episode has DCs, Marvels & Independents! Books from the 1990s! And the late 1980s! And the 1990s! This episode has IT ALL!

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Friday, June 2, 2017

CRJ #024 - May 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #024

May 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during April? How many were Rebirth books? How many were for the upcoming epic epic epic Quarter-Bin #100? And how many were from Eclipso: The Darkness Within, this year's #BestEventEver?

Listen to this exciting episode #24... and find out!

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Promo: Michael Bailey's Views from the Longbox

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

New Promo for Shortbox Showcase

This debuted in Shortbox Showcase 50, but here is the "clean" version, containing just the promo itself.

Podcasters, feel free to play this on your podcast -- if you have the old one in your rotation, consider replacing it with this one. And thanks for doing so!

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Friday, May 26, 2017

SS #050 - Watchmen, 30 Years Later

Shortbox Showcase #50 - We Did This 35 Minutes Ago

In this episode, Emily & Professor Alan talk for slightly over 3 hours about the classic graphic novel Watchmen, by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons. Does it live up to the hype? What do they think of the 9-panel grid? What do they think of the ending? What do they think of Alan Moore and his attitude? Are there any heroes at all in the story? Does Emily REALLY understand the pirate story as well as she thinks she does?

Listen to this super-sized episode ... and find out!

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

QBP #099 - Doom 2099 #14 & #15

Quarter-Bin Podcast #99

DOOM 2099 #14 & #15, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February and March 1994.

"The Anvil or the Hammer" and "Heaven's Net," by John Francis Moore, with art by Pat Broderick & John Nyberg.

How does DOOM react when he finds himself in the middle of a 2099 crossover? Does he play well with others? And how does he feel about the concept of "finders, keepers?" And what happened to all the aliens that used to hang out in the Marvel Universe back in the 1990s? Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo #1: Comic Reflections
Promo #2: Garage Sale Gloat

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Wednesday, May 10, 2017

QBP #098 - Free Comic Book Day!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #98

Free Comic Book Day 2017

How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? How many of the books were worth the price?

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Promo #1: Earth Destruction Directive
Promo #2: Warlord Worlds

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Friday, May 5, 2017

CRJ #023 - April 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #023

April 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during April? How many were Rebirth books? How many were for the upcoming epic epic epic Quarter-Bin #100? How many featured the (original) World's Greatest Detective? How many were based on the works of one of the greatest literary minds in history?

Listen to this exciting episode #23... and find out!

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Promo: I'm the Gun

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Friday, April 28, 2017

QBP #097 - Fables 73, 74 & 75

Quarter-Bin Podcast #97

Fables 73, 74, & 75, DC Comics / Vertigo, cover-dated July, August, & September 2008.

"The Voyage of the Sky Treader," "A Very One-Sided War" & "The Fire Ship," all by Bill Willingham, with art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha & Andrew Pepoy.

This is it! After 72 issues, Fabletown takes the battle to the Adversary. Even with all of their modern tactics and weapons, can they finally free the Homelands from the Emperor's grip?

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Promo: Wonder Woman: Warrior for Peace

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Friday, April 21, 2017

QBP #096 - 100 Bullets #11

Quarter-Bin Podcast #96

100 Bullets #11, DC Comics / Vertigo, cover-dated June 2000.

"Heartbreak, Sunny Side Up," by Brian Azzarello, with art by Eduardo Risso.

A mother meets a mysterious stranger, and from him, learns the fate of her missing daughter. He offers her an opportunity to set it straight, in a manner of speaking. What will she do? Listen to the episode ... and find out!

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Friday, April 14, 2017

SS #051 - The Global View

Shortbox Showcase #51 - The Global View

After going over a good amount of listener feedback, Emily & Professor Alan talk to Tim Young from Deconstructing Comics, who has lived in Tokyo for more than 25 years. They talk about the comics scene in Japan, how dominant manga is in Japan, and the problems with storing paper comics in a small apartment.

This is the second part of a Shortbox Showcase / Deconstructing Comics crossover. Earlier in the week, Em & Alan appeared on episode 542 of Deconstructing Comics, where they talked with Tim about the first volume of the 2015 volume of Power Man / Iron Fist.

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Promo: Waiting for Doom

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Friday, April 7, 2017

CRJ #022 - March 2017

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #022

March 2017

So what comics did Professor Alan read during March? How many were Rebirth books? How many were for the upcoming epic epic epic Quarter-Bin #100? How many were Manga-inspired takes on magical girls?

Listen to this exciting episode #22... and find out!

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Promo: Comics with Normies

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