E&E #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

Alan's Eyes & Ears #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading

In this 34th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. 

He talks about the comics, sci-fi and fantasy magazines, and books he read during 2025, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.

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Promo #1: Warlord Worlds

Promo #2: Magazines & Monsters 

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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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Promo: Lizness School 

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

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 Source: Half-Price Books

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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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Promo: The Fanholes Podcast

Link: Derek Künsken 's author website

Link: Buy Derek's books from Em's bookstore

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

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Source: Bedrock Comics

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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?

Listen to this episode ... and find out!

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Promo: Comics for Fun & Profit

Link: The RaD Adventures Network

Link: Em's bookstore The Book Loft

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