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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Link: Dr. Coletta's Pop Culture Twitter Account

Link: The Pop Culture Studies Dept at BGSU

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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?

Listen to the episode and find out!

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Promo: Palace of Glittering Delights

Next Time: Doom 2099 32 & 33, cover-dated August & September 1995.

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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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