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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SS #071.1

Shortbox Showcase #71.1 - Our 500th Network Episode!

Em and Professor Alan celebrate this being the 500th episode for the network, by reminiscing about some of their podcasting highlights, saying nice things about listeners and guests, and talk just a bit about the future. 

And Em tells a story of a recent Actual Celebrity Experience. Who did Em meet? And how did Em behave?

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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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QBP #228 - The Stranded 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #228

The Stranded 4, Virgin Comics / Sci-Fi Channel, cover-dated May 2008.

The untitled story is by Mike Carey, with art by Siddharth Kotian.

 

What happens when Professor Alan tackles a comic that had the stated purpose of trying to get picked up for TV or movie treatment? Does that impact the storytelling? Can even a writer that the Professor really likes make this all work?

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Next Episode: Legends of the Dark Knight 24 - 26, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1991 - January 1992.

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Doomspeak #059 - Doom 2099 39 & 40

DOOMSPEAK

DOOM 2099 39 & 40, Marvel Comics, cover-dated March.& April 1996.

"May the Circle Be Unbroken," by Warren Ellis, with art by John Buscema & Scott Koblish

and

"The Night Before Yesterday," by Tom Peyer, with art by John Buscema & Scott Koblish

and

"Rage Against Time I:Visitation," by Tom Peyer, with art by John Buscema & Scott Koblish 

What happens when a new writer takes over the title from Warren Ellis? Will 2099 ever be the same? And will 1996 ever be the same? 

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Next Time: Maybe something from the past few years.

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QBP #227 - Captain America 271

Quarter-Bin Podcast #227

Captain America 271, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 1982.

"The Mystery of Mr. X," by David Anthony Kraft, with art by Alan Kupperberg and friends.

What happens when Bill from the Bat-Pod comes to talk about a comic book this DOES NOT feature Batman? Is he able to submit Professor Alan, or does he get counted out?

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E&E #030 - Movie Countdown IV: Citizens on Patrol

Alan's Eyes & Ears #030 - Movie Countdown IV

In this 30th episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from a bunch of prior episodes.

After that, movie buffs Darrin & Ruth Sutherland join the Professor to talk about the most recent 20 movies that he has watched, counting them down to #1! 

Where do the first 2 Jason Bourne movies rank? Or Creed? Or Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves? How about Miss Potter, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Looper, or the other dozen or so other movies he watched?

And which movie (or two) do the Sutherlands totally disagree with Alan on? 

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QBP #226 - Adam-12 #4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #226

Adam-12 #4, Gold Key, cover-dated August 1974.

"Gang War" and "Heat Wave," both by John Warner, with art by Jack Sparling.

 

What happens when science-fiction novelist Derek Künsken joins the show to discuss a distinctly non-SF comic? How do these stories hold up, 50 years later?

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Link: Derek Künsken 's author website

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Doomspeak #058 - Silver Sable 4 & 5

DOOMSPEAK

Silver Sable & the Wild Pack 4 & 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated September & October 1982.

"My Dinner with Doom?" & "Double Jeopardy," were both written by Gregory Wright, with art by Steven Butler & Jim Sanders III.

What happens when Doom is too busy for his annual dinner date with Silver Sable, and sends a replacement in his place? She's totally cool with that, right? And just how good does she look as a Doombot?

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Next Time: Doom 2099, issues 39 & 40.

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QBP #225 - Chapions 14 & 15

Quarter-Bin Podcast #225

Champions 14 & 15, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July & September 1977.

"The Creature Called Swarm!" by Bill Mantlo & John Byrne, with art by John Byrne and Mike Esposito

and

"Death Drone" by Bill Mantlo, with art by John Byrne and Mike Esposito

 

What happens when Paul Spataro returns for his every-25th episode visit, and he and the Professor discuss two issues of The Champions? Is "big dumb fun" actually a compliment? And what childhood trauma is tapped into by this storyline?

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Link: Paul's Back to the Bins Podcast

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Source: Krazzy Comics

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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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QBP #224 - DC Super-Stars 4

Quarter-Bin Podcast #224

DC Super-Stars of Space (of Space) 4, DC Comics, cover-dated ruary 197  .

"Puzzle of the Perilous Prisons!" by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Infantino.

and

"The Army of Interplanetary Beasts," by probably either Gardner Fox or Edmond Hamilton, with art by Jim Mooney.

and

"Destination Doom!" by John Broome, with art by Murphy Anderson.

 

What happens when Professor Alan revisits a sci-fi reprint issue that he read (conservatively) a quadrillion times when he was a tween? Can he set aside nostalgia and analyze the comic in his normal cold-eyed manner?

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Next Episode: Champions 14 & 15, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July & September 1977.

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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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Link #1: Bill's Bat-Pod

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QBP #223 -- Free Comic Book Day 2025!!!

Quarter-Bin Podcast #223

Free Comic Book Day 2025

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? And was he able to convince his wife that this counted as a "lunch date adventure"for them?

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Next Episode: DC Super-Stars 4, DC Comics, cover-dated June 1976.

Link: Packrat Comics

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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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QBP #222 - The Champions 2 & 3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #222

The Champions 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January & February 1976.

"Whom the Gods Would Join," by Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & John Tartaglione.

and

"Assault on Olympus!" by Tony Isabella & Bill Mantlo, with art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. 

What happens when Professor Alan revisits the swingin' seventies, as The Champions wrap up their first storyline? Can the powers of teamwork, love, & forgiveness emerge victorious over deception and deviltry?

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Next Episode: Free Comic Book Day

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QBP #221 - JSApril (JSA 59)

Quarter-Bin Podcast #221

JSA #59, DC Comics, cover-dated April 2004.

"Time & Time & Time Again," by Geoff Johns, with art by Sean Phillips.

What happens when Dr Anj joins the Professor to celebrate JSApril 2025? Have they finally found a Per Degaton story that is NOT the same as all the other Per Degaton stories? And what does Anj think of the physician-on-physician violence portrayed in this issue?

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Link: Anj's Comic Box Commentary blog

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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: Em's bookstore The Book Loft

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QBP #220 - Marvel Graphic Novel 14: Swords of the Swashbucklers

Quarter-Bin Podcast #220

Marvel Graphic Novel 14, cover-dated 1985.

"Swords of the Swashbucklers," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Butch Guice.

What happens when Professor Alan covers a comics from a source of cheap comics he has never covered before on the show? And how does he feel about pirates? SPACE PIRATES, at that?

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Next Episode:JSA 59, DC Comics, cover-dated April, 2004. Part of the JSApril event.

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Doomspeak #057 - Doom 2099 36 - 38

 DOOMSPEAK

DOOM 2099 #36 - 38, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1995, January 1996. & February 1996.

"Shockriding, parts 1 - 3" were all written by Warren Ellis, with art by Steve Pugh (36 & 38), Scott Koblish (36 - 38), & Ashley Wood (37).

What happens when Doom's battle with Anthony Herod (and President Captain America) finally come to an end? How exactly does Doom win? 

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Next Time: Could be anything. Maybe Doom 2099 39 & 40, maybe not.

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