Friday, November 28, 2025

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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Promo: The Law of Equivalent Exchange

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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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

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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Link: Martin's Too Dangerous for a Girl blog 

Promo:Avengers Spotlight


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

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 Source:Ollie's (via Showcase Presents The Great Disaster)

Music in the episode: A New Dawn by Kaazoom |Kaazoom's Site
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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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Link: Tom's Pop Culture Affidavit podcast

Next Episode:Superman 295, cover-dated January 1976.

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Source: Half Price Books

Music in the episode: Harmony by JayJen | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic
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