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

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QBP #232 - Superman 295

Quarter-Bin Podcast #232

Superman 295, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1976.

"Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume," by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Curt Swan & Bob Oksner. 

What happens when Professor Alan continues his coverage of The Great Disaster by covering a story wherein Superman battles Father Time? Is it a trap? And what does special guest Sir Sir Martin of Gray think of all this 1970s-era wackiness?

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Next Episode: DC Comics Presents 57, DC Comics, May 1983.

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QBP #231 - Tales of the New Teen Titans #3

Quarter-Bin Podcast #231

Tales of the New Teen Titans #3 cover-dated August 1982.

"The Changeling," by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez & Gene Day.

What happens when Teen Titans expert Tom Panarese joins Professor Alan to talk some Wolfman / Perez goodness? And which name do they like more -- Changeling or Beast Boy?

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Reflections #03: Wertham, Seduction, and the Code

(Bronze Age) Reflections #03

In the Clutches of the Code (UBA #5, from October 2014)

Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on one of the network's crowning achievements, episode 5 of Em's late, lamented solo show, Uncovering the Bronze Age. In the introduction, they talk broadly about Em's process in researching and producing the episode. 

Then, they replay the episode in it's entirety, before returning to provide some reflections, 11 years after its original airing.  

If you are unfamiliar with the episode, Em delves into one of the most terrifying, bone-chilling topics known to comic fandom -- Seduction of the Innocent and the Comics Code Authority!

Follow along on the journey through the mind of one of the most infamous names in all of comic book history. What you find may SURPRISE, THRILL, and DISTURB you!

Intellectual analysis and academic criticism abound in this PULSE-POUNDING episode. And prepare for the SHOCKING twist ending that closes out our tale.

How does the episode stand up? How many comments and ideas would Em revise and amend, if preparing the episode anew?

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Noel Thingvall: Masters of Carpentry

Stephen Lacey: The Fantasticast

Paul Spataro: Back to the Bins.

The Irredeemable Shagg: Fire & Water Podcast

(The late) Shawn Engel: Just One of the Guys

 

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Link: Dr. Carol Tilley's article on Wertham's work 

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QBP #230 - Teen Titans #6 (1966)

Quarter-Bin Podcast #230

Teen Titans #6, cover-dated November-December1966.

"The Fifth Titan," by Bob Haney, with art by Bill Molno & George Roussos.

What happens Bob Haney's best friend on the Internet, Billy D, joins Professor Alan to discuss an early Teen Titans issue? On the Haney Scale, just how Zany is this issue?

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Doomspeak #060 - Doom 2099 41 & 42

DOOM 2099 41 & 42, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996.

"Burn," by Tom Peyer & Evan Skolnick, with art by John Royle & 3 inkers

and

"Bitter Choices," by Tom DeFalco, with art by Jeff Lafferty & 5(!) inkers

What happens to DOOM 2099 when the creators churn, as the title heads towards it's onrushing conclusion? And how many inkers is too many inkers? 3? 5? 

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Next Time: The final 2 issues of this title!

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QBP #229 - Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26

Quarter-Bin Podcast #229

Legends of the Dark Knight 24, 25, & 26, cover-dated November 1991, December 1991, & January 1992.

 

"Flyer," by Gil Kane & Howard Chaykin.

What happens when a blogger from Boston joins the podcast to talk about a Batman story from one his favorite creators? Is this more of a Batman story ... or a Howard Chaykin story?

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Link: Dr Anj's Comic Box Commentary

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Source:  In The Ballpark

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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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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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 Source: Half-Price Books

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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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Source:World's Greatest Comics

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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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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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