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.

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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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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

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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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Source: World's Greatest Comics

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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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

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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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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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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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Source: Akron Comic Con

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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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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Source: Half-Price Books

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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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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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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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

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

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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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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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.

What happens when Professor Alan prese

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Promo: The Law of Equivalent Exchange

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Source: Half-Price Books

CRJ #094 - March 2023

 

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #093

March 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #GlobalComicsMonth?  Did the Professor enjoy his annual trip around the world? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: From Crisis to Crisis: Final Night

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QBP #190 - Maze Agency 12

Quarter-Bin Podcast #190

The Maze Agency 12, Innovation Comics, cover-dated May 1990.

"Murderer's Mask," by Mike W. Barr, with art by Adam Hughes and Rick Magyar.

What happens when Professor Alan presents a "fair play" mystery involving a rich dude, the long-dead love of his life, his 3 kids and a faithful assistant? Does the Professor have a clue? Or will he fail to solve the mystery?

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Promo: The Fanholes Podcast

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Source: In The Ballpark

CRJ #093 - February 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #092

February 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #RomanceComicsMonth?  Did all of that kissy-kissy make the Professor's heart grow three sizes? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Once Upon a Geek

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RGP #046 - Doom 2099 28 & 29

DOOMPEAK

DOOM 2099 #28 & 29, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 1995.

"Borderlines" and "American Caesar" both written by Warren Ellis, with art by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.

What happens when Doom has his first new adventure under the stewardship of Warren Ellis? Has he changed his approach to leadership, or is he still the same calm and cool leader we've come to know and love?
 

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Promo: Opal City Confidential

Next Time: Astonishing Tales 2 & 3 (only the Doom parts, obviously)

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QBP #189 - The Falcon #1

Quarter-Bin Podcast #189

The Falcon #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1983.

"Winners and Losers," by James Owsley, Paul Smith, and Vincent Colletta.

What happens when Professor Alan tackles one of the early Marvel Limited Series, and gets street level with Sam Wilson aka The Falcon?

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Promo: Rolled Spine Podcasts: Aliens

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Source: World's Greatest Comics

CRJ #092 - January 2023

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #092

January 2023

So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #SciFiComicsMonth? Spoiler: It was a lot! And how many were sent in as Christmas presents from lovely listeners? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!!

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Promo: Back to the Bins: Avengers Spotlight

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RGP #045 - Astonishing Tales #1

DOOMPEAK

Astonishing Tales #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1970.

"Unto You Is Born ... The Doomsman!" by Roy Thomas, with art by Wally Wood.

What happens when the show jumps back to the early Bronze Age, to those glorious days when Doctor Doom had his own comic book, which he graciously chose to share with Ka-Zar?

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Promo: To The Batpoles

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