E&E #044 - 2026 Mid-Year Review

Alan's Eyes & Ears #044 - 2026: Mid-Year Review

In this 44th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan breaks all the rules, by issuing a mid-year review. In it he talks about the comics, books, and TV he's consumed throughout the first (almost) 6 months

The highlight of the year so far has been the May framily trip to Scotland, and special guest Em(!!!) joins to talk about their experiences overseas. 

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Promo: Lizness School

Link: The Book Loft of German Village 

 Link: Armchair Books, Edinburgh

Link: Edinburgh Books

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E&E #043 - Comic Book Genres: Western

In this 43rd episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Western comics! He and Kirk Spencer talk Lone Ranger, Kid Colt, Red Wolf, Jonah Hex ... and MORE!!!

How did Kirk become such a big fan of Westerns? Which Western characters are his favorite? And why does the Professor rank so high on Kirk's wife's list of his friends?

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E&E #042 - Comic Book Genres: Adventure

In this 42nd episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... adventure comics! He and Mike Atchison talk, Conan, Tarzan, pirates, pulp heroes ... and MORE!!!

What cartoon theme songs do Alan & Mike break into? What strange DC curiosities does Alan discuss during the show? And just HOW MEAN was Mike to his little brother growing up?

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Promo: To The Batpoles!

Link: Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow 

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E&E #041 - Movie Countdown V

Alan's Eyes & Ears #041 - Movie Countdown V

In this 41st  episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from prior episodes.

After that, the Professor talks about the most recent 20 movies that he has watched, counting them down to #1! 

Where do the 1st & 3rd Knives Out films rank? Which 4 car-based movies are on the list? Where do Superman 2025, Bride of Frankenstein, Birds of Prey, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Van Helsing, and Raiders of the Lost Ark rank?

Which films did Alan rank perfectly? And which one (or two or three) do you most disagree with Alan on? 

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Promo: Coffee & Comics podcast

Link: Me and Tom Panarese talking about documentaries

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E&E #040 - Comic Book Genres: Crime

In this 40th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... crime comics! And also crime-themed TV shows, novels, & movies.

What are Dr. Anj's favorite crime movies? Which 70s cop shows did Professor Alan watch as a kid? And what two excellent comics do they bring to the show? 

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Promo:Two True Freaks

Link: Dr Anj on X

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E&E #039 - Comic Book Genres: Humor

In this 39th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... humor comics! And also funny comic strips, cartoons, TV shows, & movies.

What observational humor skills does Captain Entropy bring to the episode? Does he prefer knock-knock jokes, or slapstick? 

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E&E #038 - Comic Book Genres: Global

In this 38th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... global comics! And also global comic shops, and comics-related global travel.

What international experiences to Ruth & Darrin Sutherland bring to the episode? And how just HOW MANY manga does Ruth recommend?????

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Link: The Frank Slide Centre

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E&E #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6

Alan's Eyes & Ears #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6

In this sixth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he covers comics including but not limited to: Firestorm, Groo, Green Arrow, Fantastic Four, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe ... and MORE!

How many of these comics are independent books from the eighties, anyway?

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E&E #036 - Comic Book Genres: Romance

In this 36th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... romance comics! And also romances IN comics.

What romance comics has the Professor been reading the last few years? How do Iowa's Joe and Derek Crabbe answer dating questions from 50 years ago? Who are their (and some listeners) favorite couple?

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Link: Derek's Fanholes podcast

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E&E #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

Alan's Eyes & Ears #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

In this 34th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. 

He talks about the comics, sci-fi and fantasy magazines, and books he read during 2025, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.

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Promo #2: Magazines & Monsters 

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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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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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E&E #032 - The Great Disaster, pt 3

Alan's Eyes & Ears #032 - The Great Disaster

In this 32nd  episode of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before continuing his coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the third part the sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade paperbacks, collections and graphic novels from his bookshelves.

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E&E #031 - The Great Disaster, pt 2

 Alan's Eyes & Ears #031 - The Great Disaster

In this 31^st episode of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before continuing his coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the second part the sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade paperbacks, collections and graphic novels from his bookshelves.

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E&E #029 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 5

Alan's Eyes & Ears #029 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 5

In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he covers comics including but not limited to: Doomsday Clock, Evangeline, Fables, Elf Quest ... and MORE!

How many of these comics are independent books from the eighties, anyway?

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E&E 028 - How We Podcast, Part 2

Alan's Eyes & Ears #028 - How We Podcast (pt 2 of 2)

Part 1 occurred in the prior episode.  

In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting?

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Link #1: Bill's Bat-Pod

Link #2: Derek's Fanholes

Link #3: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit

Link #4: Luke's Earth Destruction Directive

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E&E 027 - How We Podcast, Part 1

Alan's Eyes & Ears #027 - How We Podcast (pt 1 of 2)

Part 2 follows in the next episode.  

 In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it more than you EVER needed to know about podcasting?

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E&E 026 - Marvel Must-Haves

Alan's Eyes & Ears #026 - Free Marvel Must-Haves

In this  pre-FDBC episode 26 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan discusses a FREE recent reprint initiative from Marvel. What is the mix of classic versus modern stories? How many of these contain Spidey-related stories? And are these REALLY just big old advertising pamphlets?

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E & E 025 - Global Gumshoes

Alan's Eyes & Ears #025 - Global Gumshoes

In this mysterious episode, Alan is joined by THREE guests to discuss mystery and detective properties from around the world. We go to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the UK, all around Europe, the Caribbean, and even the USA. We talk TV, novels, comic books, and even a few games.

Which of these items will YOU want to check out?

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Link: The RaD Adventures Network

Link: Em's bookstore The Book Loft

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E&E #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4

Alan's Eyes & Ears #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4

In this fourth episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Doctor Doom, DC Bombshells, Doctor Doom, Doctor Who, and possibly even Doctor Doom.

And which well-known title is astonishingly under-represented in the collection?

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E&E #023 - Christmas 2024 & Florida Road Trip

Alan's Eyes & Ears #023 - Christmas 2024 & the Florida Road Trip

In this 23rd episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football game in Orlando, visiting buddies, and hitting a trio of comic shops in the area.

And find out which comic title he finally completed his collection of, and exactly HOW MANY copies of the missing issues he actually acquired during the holidays.

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