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Episodios
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QBP 187 - Guns of the Dragon #1
18/11/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #187Guns of the Dragon #1, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1982 & January 1983, for #WarComicsMonth.(sort of)"Dragon Island Chapter 1," written, penciled, and inked by Tim Truman.What happens when Professor Alan and Doctor Anj journey China between the World Wars? Do they get tossed through a saloon window? And is there a difference between a dragon and a dinosaur?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Comics for CourageNext Episode: Fantastic Four 361, Marvel Comics, February 1992.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics
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CRJ #089 - October 2022
04/11/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #089October 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #HorrorComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Superman Super ShowNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during November -- how many will be military-themed for #WarComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early December.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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RGP #043 - Super Blog Team-Up 2022
26/10/2022Super Blog Team-Up 2022 Afterlife with Archie 1 - 6, Archie Comics, cover-dated All issues written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art by Francesco Francavilla.As part of the SBTU 2022 event, Professor Alan re-presents two episodes from 2014, in which Shawn Engel and Bill Robinson joined Professor Alan to discuss the first 6 issues of the stunning Afterlife with Archie series. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Two True FreaksSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan Check out these blogs and podcasts which are participating in the Super Blog Team-Up 2022 event:* 51 Between the PagesComics Comics Comics . BlogDave's Comic Heroes BlogMagazines & MonstersEd MooreMark RadulichT
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RGP #042 - Doom 2099 #26 & #27
14/10/2022DOOMPEAK DOOM 2099 #26 & 27, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February & March 1995."Ramparts" and "Barricades," both written by Warren Ellis, with art by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg.What happens when Doom has his first new adventure under the stewardship of Warren Ellis? Has he changed his approach to leadership, or is he still the same calm and cool leader we've come to know and love? Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Earth Destruction DirectiveNext Time: Maybe the next issue or two of Doom 2099, but maybe a Super-Villain Team-Up issue. We'll see.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan
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CRJ #088 - September 2022
03/10/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #088September 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #FantasyComicsMonth? How many of THOSE were based on the legend of King Arthur? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Is It Jaws?Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during October -- how many will be scary comics for #HorrorComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early November.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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QBP #186 - Camelot 3000 #1 & #2
16/09/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #186 Camelot 3000 #1 & #2, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1982 & January 1983, for #FantasyComicsMonth."The Past & Future King" and "Many are Called," both written by Mike W Barr, with art by Brian Bolland.What happens when Professor Alan heads to the future to discuss a hero from the past? And why does he become fixated on the number of nations in the year 3000.Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Deconstructing ComicsNext Episode: Guns of the Dragon 1, DC Comics, October 1998.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics
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CRJ #087 - August 2022
02/09/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #087August 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #JackKirbyMonth? How many were based on the back-to-school calendar? How many were just ... you know, regular old comic books? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Palace of Glittering DelightsNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during September -- how many will be for #FantasyKirbyMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early October.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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RGP #041 - What If? 52
22/08/2022DOOMPEAK What If? volume 2, Issue 52, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August 1993."What If Doom Became Sorcerer Supreme?", by Dan Slott, with art by Manny Galan and Mark Stegbauer.What happens when #BigComic presents an "imaginary story" in which Doctor Doom accomplishes (some of) his ultimate goals? Is this one of the few What If stories that ends with a happy ending?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: FanholesNext Time: Doom 2099 26 & 27, cover-dated February & March 1995.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan
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RGP #040 - The Origin of Doctor Doom!
11/08/2022DOOMPEAK Fantastic Four Annual #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1964."The Origin of Doctor Doom," by Jack Kirby & Stan Lee..What happens when former Fantastic Four podcaster Andy Leyland shows up to discuss the original version of Doctor Doom's origin story, from all the way back in 1964? Is proper respect shown for the great Latverian leader? How much of this origin has been redacted over the years by #BigComic?And Happy Jack Kirby Month!Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.Promo: Once Upon A GeekLink: Andy's Palace of Glittering Delights podcast Next Time: What-If? volume 2, issue 52, cover-dated August 1993.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan
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CRJ #086 - July 2022
02/08/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #086July 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were from cheap bins? And how many focused on saloons, shootouts, owlhoots, and marshals, as part of #WesternComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Overlooked Dark KnightNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during August -- how many will be for #JackKirbyMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early September.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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SS #069 - Return & Announcement
25/07/2022Shortbox Showcase #69 - Feedback, Return, and an AnnouncementIn this episode, Em and Professor Alan give an update about where they have been for the last 20 months, go over some epic listener feedback, and close the show with a MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT regarding the FUTURE OF THIS PODCAST!Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyLink: Em's store, The Book LoftSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
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QBP #185 - All-Star Western 23
15/07/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #185 All-Star Western #23, DC Comics, cover-dated October 2013, for #WesternComicsMonth."Man Out Of Time," written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Moritat.What happens when Professor Alan is joined by the Irredeemable Shagg to talk about the New 52 adventures of one of comic's leading Western characters???Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Prairie Justice: A Greg Sanders Vigilante PodcastLink: Shagg's Fire and Water NetworkNext Episode: Camelot 3000 1 &2, DC Comics, December 1982 & January, 1983.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics
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CRJ #085 - June 2022
05/07/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #085June 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were from cheap bins? And how many focused on barbarians, spies, and other similar characters, as part of #AdventureComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Batgirl to Oracle: The Barbara Gordon PodcastNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during July -- how many will be for #WesternComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early August.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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QBP #184 - Creatures on the Loose 26
27/06/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #184 Creatures on the Loose #26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1973, for #AdventureComicsMonth."Tower of the Serpent-Women," written by Gardner Fox, with art by Val Mayerick & Wayne Howard. Adapted from the novel by Lin Carter.What happens when Professor Alan is joined by Billy D to talk about one of comic's Top Ten All-Time Barbarians!!!Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Inner DemonsLink: Billy's Magazines & MonstersNext Episode: All-Star Western 23, DC Comics, cover-dated October 2013. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: World's Greatest Comics
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RGP #039 - Grab Bags!
14/06/2022Relatively Geeky Presents -- The Grab Bag Show!What happens when Professor Alan gives up his miserly ways and spends almost $11 on 3 blind-bags of comics? Sixteen total comics (well, fifteen, to be honest) are discussed in this episode!How many were duplicates? How many had he read before? How many star his long-time comic book crush? And how many feature dudes with epic ponytails?Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Two True FreaksLink: Ollie's Bargain OutletSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or Professor Alan @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
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CRJ #084 - May 2022
03/06/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #084May 2022So what comics did Profess month? How many were sent in by generous listeners? And how many celebrated #CrimeComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Huntress PodcastNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during June -- how many will be for #AdventureComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early June.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan
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QBP #183 - Free Comic Book Day 2022
23/05/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #183Free Comic Book Day 2022It's time for 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? How many of the books were worth the price? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directlyMusic for this episode is the song "Symphonic Vision," by (I think) the band of the same name, who I can find no trace of on the Internet. Next Episode: Creatures on the Loose 26, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1973.Link: World's Greatest ComicsLink: Krazzy ComicsLink: Capital City Comics Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlanYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the
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QBP #182 - Ms Tree #1
23/05/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #182 Ms. Tree's Thrilling Detective Adventures #1, Eclipse Comics, cover-dated February 1983, for #CrimeComicsMonth."Death Do Us Part," written by Max Allan Collins, with art by Terry Beatty.What happens when Professor Alan tackles a gritty, street-level, noir detective story? Does he make it out alive? Does anyone?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: To The Batpoles!Link: Max Allan Collins' website Next Episode: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022! Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: The Akron Comicon
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QBP #181 - Net Brand Echh #13
23/05/2022Quarter-Bin Podcast #181 Not Brand Echh #13, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1969, for #HumorComicsMonthMany stories, written by Roy Thomas and friends, with art by Marie Severin and many other members of the Marvel Bullpen.What happens when Professor Alan tackles the flagship humor title of the early Marvel Age of comics? Does he laugh? Ever? Even once? Or does he spend the whole episode ROTFL-ing?Listen to the episode and find out!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Earth Destruction DirectiveNext Episode: Ms Tree's Thrilling Adventures #1, Renegade Comics, cover-dated February 1983, for #CrimeComicsMonth Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeekyYou can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanSource: Half-Pri
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CRJ #082 - March 2022
23/05/2022Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #082March 2022So what comics did Professor Alan read during March, as the weather bounced back and forth between Winter & Spring? And how many celebrated #GlobalComicsMonth? Listen to the episode AND FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directlyYou may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Once Upon a GeekNext Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during April -- how many will be for #HumorComicsMonth? Listen to the next episode, which should be out in early May.Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com"Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network Twitter @Relatively_Geek or the host @ProfessorAlan