Sunday, December 31, 2023

E&E #008 - 2023: The Year in Reading

Alan's Eyes & Ears #008 - 2023: The Year in Reading

In this 8th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. 

He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2023, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.

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Promo #1:The Law of Equivalent Exchange

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

SS #071 - Feeling Super!

Shortbox Showcase #71 - The Superman Episode!

Em and Professor Alan talk about what's been going on in the world(s) of the Man of Steel the last little while. They talk briefly about the CW Superman & Lois Show, the Jon Kent Superman comic, and a very bizarre Superman manga. Then they talk for a much longer time about the My Adventures with Superman animated series.

Is there really a version of Jimmy Olsen that Em will admit to liking?

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Promo: The Overlooked Dark Knight

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

QBP #200 - Iron Man 200

Quarter-Bin Podcast #200

Iron Man #200, Now Comics, cover-dated December 1991.

"Resolutions!" written by Denny O'Neil, with art by MD Bright, and Akin & Garvey.

What happens when Professor Alan and guest Paul Spataro take on the Iron Man vs Iron Monger throwdown? Do they like the new armor? And what about that dramatic ending?

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Promo: Mike's Amazing World of DC History

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Link: Paul Spataro's Back to the Bins podcast

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

E&E #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack)

Alan's Eyes & Ears #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack)

In the seventh episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan is joined by The Irredeemable Shagg to begin a discussion of the oft-overlooked prose stories in comics. Here, they discuss stories that appeared in 4 Sad Sack issues.

How were these pages that we've spent years skipping? Are they any good? Are they worth the attention these podcasters are giving them?

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Promo: The Fanholes Transformers podcast

Link: Shagg's Fire & Water Podcast Network

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Thursday, November 23, 2023

E&E 006 - New England Geeky Road Trip

 Alan's Eyes & Ears #006 -New England Road Trip

In this 6th episode of the show, Professor Alan talks about his recent family trip to the Northeast, when he and Mrs Quarter-Bin (and Em, for a bit) visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and upstate New York.

They talk about comic book shops, restaurants, the beach, an academic conference, bookstores, and hanging out with geeky buddies!

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Promo #1: Earth Destruction Directive

Promo #2: Deconstructing Comics

Link #1: Dr Anj's Supergirl blog

Link #2: Jeremiah's comic book blog

Link #3: Chris Tyler's horror podcast

 

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

QBP #199 - Legion of Super-Heroes 1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #199

Legion of Super-Heroes 1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1973.

"The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion," by Jerry Siegel, with art by Jim Mooney.
and
"The Riddle of the Space Rainbow," by Otto Binder, with art by Jim Mooney.
 
What happens when Professor heads back to the seventies to cover a reprint issue with a lead story from the sixties and a backup from the fifties? Why does he end up so befuddled?

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Promo: Legion of Super Bloggers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

E&E #005 - Feedback!

Alan's Eyes & Ears #005 - Feedback

In this fifth episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan reviews the feedback he has received on the first 4 episodes.

How much of the feedback was praise? How much was derision? And how much was just pure befuddlement?

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Promo: The Fanholes Transformers podcast

Link: Bruce's presentation from Spidey-Con

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

QBP#198 - Black Orchid Book One

Quarter-Bin Podcast #198

Black Orchid Book One, DC Comics, cover-dated Holiday1988.   .

"One Thing is Certain," by Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean.
 
What happens when Professor Alan and Black Orchid Super-fan Dr Anj talk about the prestige-format reboot of this obscure character from the 1970s?

And what will Martin Gray think of this title's font?

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Promo: Once Upon a Geek

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Monday, October 23, 2023

E&E #004 - Spidey-Con 2023

Alan's Eyes & Ears 004: The Spider-Man in Pop Culture Conference, Bowling Green State University, September 2023.

In this new episode, Alan talks about his experiences at the recent Spidey-Con at Bowling Green State University. And he talks about Mrs. Quarter-Bin's experiences, too. 

He then talks to Dr. Chuck Coletta from BG's Pop Culture Studies Department, who was one of the organizers of the conference. They talk about the Pop Culture Department, as well as Professor Coletta's classes. 

Lastly, the audio from a version of Professor Alan's presentation on inflation and comic books is included.

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Promo: Prairie Justice podcast

Link: Dr. Coletta's Pop Culture Twitter Account

Link: The Pop Culture Studies Dept at BGSU

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Friday, October 13, 2023

DoomSpeak #050 - Astonishing Tales 4 & 5

DOOMPEAK (formerly Relatively Geeky Presents) #050

Astonishing Tales #4 & #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February & April 1971.

"The Invaders!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood.
and
"A Land Enslaved!" by Larry Lieber, with art by George Tuska.

What happens when Doom faces one of Marvel's biggest Big Bads? Will he allow his land to be taken over? Or will he end his vacation early, return to Latveria, and emerge victorious? And what candy-themed advertisement does the Professor spend altogether too much time analyzing?

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Promo: Palace of Glittering Delights

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Friday, October 6, 2023

E&E #003 - A Kickstarter and a Charity

Alan's Eyes & Ears #003 - Sir Manuel Carmona

In this third episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks to comics creator Manuel Carmona, a long-time good friend of the network. 

This episode covers the current Kickstarter campaing for The Avandrus Theory #2, an issue which includes Manuel's art. We also discuss the non-profit effort Comics for Christmas, which Manuel and his wife have operated since 2011.

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Promo: Up From the Ashes podcast

Link #1: The Avandrus Theory #2 kickstarter campaign

Link #2: Manuel's art site

Link #3: Comics for Christmas

Link #4: Manuel's YouTube podcasts

 

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Friday, September 29, 2023

QBP #197 - Mandrake the Magician 1 & 2

Quarter-Bin Podcast #197

Mandrake the Magician 1 & 2, King Features / Dynamite, cover-dated 2015.   .

Both of these untitled issues are written by Roger Langridge, with art by Jeremy Treece.
 
What happens when Professor Alan takes on a character that pre-dates Superman? Does the magician show his age, or can he still carry a title with panache?

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Promo: Finding Fantasy Reads

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

E&E #002 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 1

Alan's Eyes & Ears #002 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 1

In this second episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about EVERY comic in his collection. After he defines "collection," and to be honest, that part of the conversation is a bit embarrassing got the poor professor.

And he actually only talks about the comics up to and including Batgirl & the Birds of Prey, but this mini-series of episodes will EVENTUALLY cover EVERY comic in his collection.  

 This episode covers comics filed between 3-D Zone and Batgirl & the Birds of Prey. Titles discussed include (but are not limited to) Baker Street, Alter Ego, Ambush Bug ,& The Adventures of Mr. Crypt & Baron Rat.

How embarrassing is this discussion to the professor? 

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Promo: To The Batpoles!

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Friday, September 8, 2023

E&E #001 - Movie Talk

Alan's Eyes & Ears #001 - Movie Talk

In this new episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about his influences, whose ideas he stole in preparing this new show.

After that, he talks about the first 20 movies he watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! How many of his favorite movies were produced before he was born? How much does he talk about Nic cage? And how many times does he use the word "charming?"

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Promo: Days of High Adventure

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Friday, September 1, 2023

CRJ #099 (FINAL EPISODE) - August 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #099 (FINAL EPISODE)

August 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured the strangest cosmic entities and ideas ever, as part of #JackKirbyMonth? 

And what SHOCKING SECRETS does Alan reveal about the REAL REASONS behind ending the show?

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Promo: Back to the Bins

Next Episode: THERE WILL NOT BE ONE. Stay tuned to the network for our regular shows, as well as the brand-new Alan's Eyes & Ears, coming in September 2023.

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

QBP #196 - Marvel Triple Action 35

Quarter-Bin Podcast #196

Marvel Triple Action 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1977.

"Color Him ... The Red Guardian!" by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and George Bell.
 
What happens when Professor Alan takes on an issue of a reprint title? Was the story worth re-printing? If so, was it worth a quarter?

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Promo: Action Film Face-Off

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Friday, August 11, 2023

RGP #049 - Doom 2099 30 & 31

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #30 & 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June & July 1995.

"American Way" and "American Dream," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 30 was by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg, and in issue 31 by David Klein.

What happens when Doom institutes his slightly, possibly, more-or-less dictatorial view on the nation he rules, the USA? And how do aliens fit in to all of this?
 

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Promo: Who's Editing?

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

CRJ #098 - July 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #098

July 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured gunfighters, sheriffs, and owlhoots, as part of #WesternComicsMonth?

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Promo: Batgirl to Oracle

Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during August -- how many will be about shootouts and saloons and horsies for #JackKirbyMonth? Listen to the next episode, which will also be the FINAL Comics Reading Journal, which should be out in early September.

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

RGP #048 -- Em & Alan Reflect on 10 Years of Podcasting

Relatively Geeky Presents - Podcasting Reflections

In this new episode, Alan and Em talk about their 10 years as podcasters, reflect upon the very first Shortbox Showcase episode, and talk about where the network is going in the future.

How have their approaches changed as they've gotten older matured? How have their opinions changed? Do they still dismiss Jimmy Olsen? Hate the 90s? Despair for the future of the comics industry?

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Promo: Hey Kids! Comics

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Flashback: Shortbox Showcase #1, from 2013

In celebration of our network's 10th anniversary, we are proudly (mostly) re-presenting Alan and Em's first-ever podcast team-up, on Shortbox Showcase #1, originally airing July 20, 2013.

Forgive the very shaky audio quality, and forgive some of the very shaky opinions, as well.

In this, Alan and Em talk about the various "ages" in comic history. Put yourself back in history ten years, and enjoy this retro-flashback episode!
 

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

QBP #195 - New Adventures of Superboy 35

 Quarter-Bin Podcast #195

New Adventures of Superboy 35, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1982.

"The Yellow Peri Peril!," by Bob Rozakis, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger & Joe Giella.
and
"Fate is the Killer," by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt.
 and
"Who's Who Among Heroes and Villains," by E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob Rozakis, Howard Bender, & Joe Giella.
 
What happens when Professor Alan takes on an early 1980s comic with not one, not two, but THREE stories? And then adds an additional feature? HOW LONG WILL THIS EPISODE BE?

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Promo #1: The Law of Equivalent Exchange

Promo #2: Earth Destruction Directive

Link: Buy Thom Zahler's comics and artwork

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Monday, July 3, 2023

CRJ #097 - June 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #097

June 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #AdventureComicsMonth? What was the balance between spies, cavemen, barbarians, and pulp heroes?

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Link: Buy Manuel's comic The Avandrus Theory

Promo: The Fanholes Podcast

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

QBP #194 - X-Men #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #194

X-Men #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1991.

"Rubicon," by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, & Scott Williams.

What happens when Professor Alan has Head Fanhole in Charge Derek WC to teach him about the glory of Magneto? Does a comic selling 8 million copies mean it will automatically be worth a quarter?

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Promo: Garage Sale Gloat

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Monday, June 12, 2023

RGP #047 - Astonishing Tales 2 & 3

DOOMPEAK

Astonishing Tales #2 & #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & December 1970.

"Revolution!" by Roy Thomas, with art by Wally Wood.
and
"Doom Must Die!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood.

What happens when Doom faces not one, not two, but THREE adversaries in his first solo adventure? Is he victorious? Or is he AWESOMELY victorious?

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Promo: Finding Fantasy Reads

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

CRJ #096 - May 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #096

May 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #CrimeComicsMonth? How many featured the ACTUAL world's greatest detective?

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Promo: The Huntress Podcast

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

QBP #193 -- Free Comic Book Day 2023!!!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #193

Free Comic Book Day 2023

It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! 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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Music for this episode is the song "Symphonic Vision," by (I think) the band of the same name, who I can find no trace of on the Internet.

Next Episode: X-Men #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1993.

Link: World's Greatest Comics

Link: Krazzy Comics

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

QBP #192 - Shazam! 26!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #192

Shazam! 26, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1976

"The Case of the Kidnapped Congress," by E. Nelson Bridwell, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger.

What happens when Professor Alan has the option of rescuing Congress from the distant past? Does he save the politicians, or does he just let nature take its course? Or does Captain Marvel get involved in this situation?

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Promo: Comic Book Time Machine

Next Episode: Free Comic Book Day 2023!

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

CRJ #095 - April 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #095

April 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #HumorComicsMonth?  Did the Professor enjoy his annual trek through funny books that actually try to be funny? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!



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Promo: Prairie Justice: A Greg Sanders Vigilante Podcast

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Monday, April 24, 2023

SS #070 - Identities

Shortbox Showcase #70 - Identities: Secret & Public

Em and Professor Alan talk about the topic of secret identities among superheroes. How critical is that trope to the genre? Does it matter how "realistic" maintaining a secret identity is these days?

Which host is sick of Marvel movies? Which one brings up Identity Crisis first? And who has come up with a great idea for a super-hero themed novel?

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Promo: Coffee & Comics

Link: National Novel Writing Month

Link: Hey Kids! Comics podcast

Link: Union Dues stories


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Thursday, April 13, 2023

QBP #191 - Nightwing 128

Quarter-Bin Podcast #191

Nightwing 128, DC Comics, cover-dated March 2007.

"Targets, Part Four," by Marv Wolfman, with art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, & Rodney Ramos.

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