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Join host JJs_Comic_stuff along with many guests as they talk about the comic books they love!
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The Longbox Podcast is a comic book discussion podcast co-hosted by @TheTylerOlson and @matthewplmurphy.
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Two-Sided, the podcast about building an online marketplace business. Two-sided of course, because we’ll discuss Demand & Supply, but also the good side and the bad side, the easy stuff and the hard stuff, and how it looks from the outside versus what is really going on on the inside of an online marketplace. In this series, we sit down with marketplace entrepreneurs, investors and other brilliant minds who work with online marketplaces and two-sided platforms every single day. We will talk ...
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #209 Carson of Venus: The Eye of Amtor #1, American Mythology, cover-dated 2020. "The Eye of Amtor, Part One," by Mike Wolfer, with art by Lorenzo Carratu. and "Pellucidar: Dark of the Sun, Part One" by Christopher Paul Carey, with art by Mike Wolfer. What happens when Mike Atchison joins the Professor to talk about some stories…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #208 From Beyond the Unknown #18, DC Comics, cover-dated August - September 1972. "Hitch-hiker of Space," by Ed Herron & Howard Sherman. and "The Man in the Mystery Mask!" by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, & Bernard Sachs. and "Who Saved the Earth?" by Gardner Fox & Sid Greene. What happens when Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein joins t…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #015 - Mystery writer Paul Ryan O'Connor In this fifteenth episode, Alan talks to former comic book writer and newly-published mystery writer, Paul Ryan O'Connor. What inspired him to move into this genre? How many stories of his have been published? And was his first sale REALLY nominated for an award? Listen to the episode ... …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #207 Jack Hunter #1, Blackthorne Studios, cover-dated July 1987. The untitled story was written by Bruce Jones, with art by Dell Barras. What happens when a member of the Relatively Geeky Round Table joins the Professor to discuss an obscure spy story from the heart of the 80s independent boom? Listen to the episode and find out…
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DOOMSPEAK Doom #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 2024. "Days of Doom" by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman. What happens when Doom takes over New Comics Wednesday? And what happens when a veteran comics artist takes over the plotting and scripting chores on Doctor Doom's Last Story? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #206 Free Comic Book Day 2024 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 what "bonus" free issues will he also cover? Listen to the episo…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #014 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 2 In this second 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 talks about Batman and related comics, Blitzkrieg, Camelot 3000, Blackhawk, the legendary Captain Canuck ... and more! What emb…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #205 Kong of the Planet of the Apes #1, Boom! Studios, cover-dated November 2017. The untitled story was written by Ryan Ferrier, with art by Carlos Magno. What happens when Professor Alan celebrates J L Ape-ril 2024 by covering a crossover of two ape-tastic properties? Just how bananas does this issue get? Listen to the episode…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #013 - Betty Cooper, Girl Detective In this 13th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into n analysis of 2 stories featuring "Betty Cooper, Super Sleuther." In addition to discussing the two stories, the Professor analyzes them as "girl detective" stories, using a rubric for the genre developed …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #204 Ms. Tree #9, Eclipse Comics, cover-dated August 1984. The untitled story was written by Max (Allan) Collins, with art by Terry Beatty. What happens when Professor Alan investigates a mysterious death at a mountain resort that may be related to a 30-year-old crime? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player belo…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #012 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments In this 12th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 more wonderful guests (Doctor Anj, the Lady Laurel, and Sir Luke) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the second of a two-pa…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #203 Patsy Walker aka Hellcat! #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2016. The untitled story was written by Kate Leth, with art by Brittney Williams. What happens when Professor Alan tackles a light-hearted comic, one with a gentle fun tone? Does he enjoy it, or is his cold cold heart unmoved? And how do elements in this issu…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #011 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments In this 11th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 wonderful guests (Ms Stella, the Irredeemable Shagg, & Martin Gray) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the first of a two-p…
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DOOMSPEAK Blade #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 2006. "Bargains in Time" by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Howard Chaykin. What happens when Doom wants Blade to go back in time to save Doom's mommy from vampires? Will the Daywalker agree? And did Doom really know how all of this would work out, from his safe spot within his mommy's belly? Lis…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #010 - Movie Countdown II In this new episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from a bunch of prior episodes. After that, movie buff Dr Anj joins the Professor to talk about the final 21 movies that he (Alan) watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! Where do the first 2 James Bond films rank? Or t…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #201 S.W.O.R.D. #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2021. "Mysterium," by Al Ewing, with art by Valerio Schiti. What happens when Professor Alan FINALLY covers a comic book from the 2020s? And a book from the X-world, at that? And what does an evil kind and loving AI have to do with the production of this episode? Listen to …
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In this special, one-off mini-episode of Two-sided, Sjoerd asks for your help and reflects back on the past ten years of building marketplace software at Sharetribe. On January 30th, 2024, Sharetribe launched its best marketplace builder today on Product Hunt. We were featured as #2 Product of the Day! Thank you so much for your support! With the n…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #201 Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered #6, Dynamite Entertainment, cover-dated 2010. Stories reprinted from Green Hornet Comics #4, Helnit Publishing, 1940. 5 stories, all by Green Hornet creator Fran Striker, with art credited to Bert Whitman Associates. What happens when Professor Alan heads back to the Golden Age of Comics, …
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #009 - Christmas 2023 & the Puerto Rico Collection In this 9th episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football Bowl game, visiting buddies, and receiving an EPIC Christmas present from his family. And to discuss that Christmas present, the ever-popular Em stops by to …
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DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #32 & 33, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & September 1995. "Rise" and "Fall," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 32 was by John Royle & Scott Koblish, and in issue 33 was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish. What happens when Doom's peaceful and hopeful takeover of America is opposed by opposing forces of opposition??…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #008 - 2023: The Year in Reading In this 8th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2023, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network. Click on the player below…
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Shortbox Showcase #71 - The Superman Episode! Em and Professor Alan talk about what's been going on in the world(s) of the Man of Steel the last little while. They talk briefly about the CW Superman & Lois Show, the Jon Kent Superman comic, and a very bizarre Superman manga. Then they talk for a much longer time about the My Adventures with Superma…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #200 Iron Man #200, Now Comics, cover-dated December 1991. "Resolutions!" written by Denny O'Neil, with art by MD Bright, and Akin & Garvey. What happens when Professor Alan and guest Paul Spataro take on the Iron Man vs Iron Monger throwdown? Do they like the new armor? And what about that dramatic ending? Listen to the episode…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack) Inthe seventh episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan is joined by The Irredeemable Shagg to begin a discussion of the oft-overlooked prose stories in comics. Here, they discuss stories that appeared in 4 Sad Sack issues. How were these pages that we've spent years skipping? Are they any good? A…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #006 -New England Road Trip In this 6th episode of the show, Professor Alan talks about his recent family trip to the Northeast, when he and Mrs Quarter-Bin (and Em, for a bit) visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. They talk about comic book shops, restaurants, the beach, an academic conference, …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #199 Legion of Super-Heroes 1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1973. "The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion," by Jerry Siegel, with art by Jim Mooney. and "The Riddle of the Space Rainbow," by Otto Binder, with art by Jim Mooney. What happens when Professor heads back to the seventies to cover a reprint issue with a lead story from the…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #005 - Feedback In this fifth episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan reviews the feedback he has received on the first 4 episodes. How much of the feedback was praise? How much was derision? And how much was just pure befuddlement? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: R…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #198 Black Orchid Book One, DC Comics, cover-dated Holiday1988. . "One Thing is Certain," by Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean. What happens when Professor Alan and Black Orchid Super-fan Dr Anj talk about the prestige-format reboot of this obscure character from the 1970s? And what will Martin Gray think of this title's font? Listen to…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears 004: The Spider-Man in Pop Culture Conference, Bowling Green State University, September 2023. In this new episode, Alan talks about his experiences at the recent Spidey-Con at Bowling Green State University. And he talks about Mrs. Quarter-Bin's experiences, too. He then talks to Dr. Chuck Coletta from BG's Pop Culture Studies D…
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DOOMPEAK (formerly Relatively Geeky Presents) #050 Astonishing Tales #4 & #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February & April 1971. "The Invaders!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood. and "A Land Enslaved!" by Larry Lieber, with art by George Tuska. What happens when Doom faces one of Marvel's biggest Big Bads? Will he allow his land to be taken o…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #003 - Sir Manuel Carmona In this third episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks to comics creator Manuel Carmona, a long-time good friend of the network. This episode covers the current Kickstarter campaing for The Avandrus Theory #2, an issue which includes Manuel's art. We also discuss the non-profit effort Comics for …
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Comic Book Editing Process & Road Trip to Hell / Interview w Nicole D'Andria from Scout Comics
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In this episode of The Comic Press Podcast, we welcome back to the show Nicole D'Andria editor at Scout Comics and Writer/ Creator of "Road Trip To Hell" being published at Scout Comics! We learn about her Nerd Origin Story, how she got into the comic book industry, details about the editing process comic books go through and what an editor's job a…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #197 Mandrake the Magician 1 & 2, King Features / Dynamite, cover-dated 2015. . Both of these untitled issues are written by Roger Langridge, with art by Jeremy Treece. What happens when Professor Alan takes on a character that pre-dates Superman? Does the magician show his age, or can he still carry a title with panache? Listen…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #002 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 1 In this second episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about EVERY comic in his collection. After he defines "collection," and to be honest, that part of the conversation is a bit embarrassing got the poor professor. And he actually only talks about the comics up to and including Batg…
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Scout Comic's Answer To Chronicles of Narnia... "Cissy" Interview w/ Writer/Creator Charles Chester
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We are happy to welcome Charles Chester to The Comic Press Podcast! Charles is the writer/creator of "Cissy" which Scout Comics is describing as their "Chronicles of Narnia" which means we can expect this series to be going on for a LONG TIME!!We'll discuss Charles' "Nerd Origin Story," how he decided to get into the comic book industry, and go int…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #001 - Movie Talk In this new episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about his influences, whose ideas he stole in preparing this new show. After that, he talks about the first 20 movies he watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! How many of his favorite movies were produced before he was born? How much does he t…
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Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #099 (FINAL EPISODE) August 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured the strangest cosmic entities and ideas ever, as part of #JackKirbyMonth? And what SHOCKING SECRETS does Alan reveal about the REAL REASONS behind ending the show? Listen to the episode and FIND OUT! Clic…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #196 Marvel Triple Action 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1977. "Color Him ... The Red Guardian!" by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and George Bell. What happens when Professor Alan takes on an issue of a reprint title? Was the story worth re-printing? If so, was it worth a quarter? Listen to the episode and find out! C…
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DOOMPEAK DOOM 2099 #30 & 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June & July 1995. "American Way" and "American Dream," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 30 was by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg, and in issue 31 by David Klein. What happens when Doom institutes his slightly, possibly, more-or-less dictatorial view on the nation he rules, the USA…
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Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #098 July 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured gunfighters, sheriffs, and owlhoots, 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 directly You may also subscribe t…
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Interview w/ Indie Comic Book Writer Hedwig Hale "She Bites" Scout Comics
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On this episode of The Comic Press Podcast, we are very pleased to welcome indie comic book writer Heather (Hedwig) Hale, writer of "She Bites" from Scout Comics!We will go over her Nerd Origin Story, how she go into making comics and give you guys a look at her series "She Bites" about a little girl vampire who hires a human babysitter. It doesn't…
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Relatively Geeky Presents - Podcasting Reflections In this new episode, Alan and Em talk about their 10 years as podcasters, reflect upon the very first Shortbox Showcase episode, and talk about where the network is going in the future. How have their approaches changed as they've gotten older matured? How have their opinions changed? Do they still…
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In celebration of our network's 10th anniversary, we are proudly (mostly) re-presenting Alan and Em's first-ever podcast team-up, on Shortbox Showcase #1, originally airing July 20, 2013. Forgive the very shaky audio quality, and forgive some of the very shaky opinions, as well. In this, Alan and Em talk about the various "ages" in comic history. P…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #195 New Adventures of Superboy 35, DC Comics, cover-dated November 1982. "The Yellow Peri Peril!," by Bob Rozakis, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger & Joe Giella. and "Fate is the Killer," by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. and "Who's Who Among Heroes and Villains," by E. Nelson Bridwell, Bob Rozakis, Howard B…
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The Comic Press Podcast-Allen Dunford Returns To Talk New Series "Horus In Hell" Live On Kickstarter!
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Friend of the show and horror comedy legend in the making, Allen Dunford returns for a third time tonight! This time he has a brand new kickstarter project called "Horus In Hell", which is spun directly out of the pages of his other horror/ comedy hit "Pocus Hocus."Allen and the rest of the team at Top Hat Studios are consistently showing that indi…
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The Comic Press Podcast-Talking All Things "Shortboxed" w/ Gene Miguel!
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We are back from hiatus! For our first episode back, we have a VERY special guest! Gene Miguel from Shortboxed is here to talk all things Shortboxed, from their origins and mission, to new app features and what to expect for the future!If you're a comic book fan, you DON'T want to miss this episode!Check Out The Shortboxed App HERE:https://shortbox…
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Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #097 June 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #AdventureComicsMonth? What was the balance between spies, cavemen, barbarians, and pulp heroes? Listen to the episode and FIND OUT! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode d…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #194 X-Men #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1991. "Rubicon," by Chris Claremont, Jim Lee, & Scott Williams. What happens when Professor Alan has Head Fanhole in Charge Derek WC to teach him about the glory of Magneto? Does a comic selling 8 million copies mean it will automatically be worth a quarter? Listen to the episode…
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DOOMPEAK Astonishing Tales #2 & #3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & December 1970. "Revolution!" by Roy Thomas, with art by Wally Wood. and "Doom Must Die!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood. What happens when Doom faces not one, not two, but THREE adversaries in his first solo adventure? Is he victorious? Or is he AWESOMELY victorious? …
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The Comic Press Podcast: Indie Comics & Comic Cons w/ Nerdtooine
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In today's episode of The Comic Press Podcast, I sit down with fellow comic book lover and podcast host, Nerdtooine. We are going to talk about some recent indie comic books, how Nerdtooine got into comic books and being a nerd in general, and we'll go over some things to know when going to a comic con since it's that time of year!It's going to be …
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