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Relatively Geeky Network
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Internet home of The Quarter-Bin Podcast, Alan's Eyes & Ears, and Doomspeak.
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QBP #242 - Fury of Firestorm 57
4d agoTap to summarizeQuarter-Bin Podcast #242Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987."Due Monday" by Barbara Randall, with art by Jose Delbo and Steve Mitchell. What happens when Professor Alan jumps into a fill-in issue of a title he has conspicuously avoided since the podcast began? Will the story's university setting be enough to earn a passing grade from the difficult grader?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. Link: Shag's Firestorm Fan blogPromo: Is It Jaws?Next Episode: Solo Avengers 7, Marvel Comics, June 1988.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 @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social Source:In the BallparkMusic in the episode:Unstoppable Spirit, by Roman Dudchyk Music promoted by Pixabay
Transcribe →E&E #042 - Comic Book Genres: Adventure
2w agoTap to summarizeIn this 42nd episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... adventure comics! He and Mike Atchison talk, Conan, Tarzan, pirates, pulp heroes ... and MORE!!!What cartoon theme songs do Alan & Mike break into? What strange DC curiosities does Alan discuss during the show? And just HOW MEAN was Mike to his little brother growing up?Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: To The Batpoles!Link: Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
Transcribe →QBP #241 - Analog Magazine, September 1986
3w agoTap to summarizeQuarter-Bin Podcast #241Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, September 1986. What happens when Professor Alan cover a NOT COMIC BOOK for the FIRST TIME EVER on this show? How exactly will he cover a Sci0Fi prose digest? Will he REALLY talk about EVERY PAGE in the issue?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. Link: Nina Kimberly the MercilessPromo: Magazines & MonstersNext Episode: Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987.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 @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social Source:Worlds Greatest ComicsMusic in the episode:Whispers in the Void, by dany doryMusic promoted by Pixabay
Transcribe →E&E #041 - Movie Countdown V
4w agoTap to summarizeAlan's Eyes & Ears #041 - Movie Countdown V In this 41st episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from prior episodes.After that, the Professor talks about the most recent 20 movies that he has watched, counting them down to #1! Where do the 1st & 3rd Knives Out films rank? Which 4 car-based movies are on the list? Where do Superman 2025, Bride of Frankenstein, Birds of Prey, Support Your Local Gunfighter, Van Helsing, and Raiders of the Lost Ark rank?Which films did Alan rank perfectly? And which one (or two or three) do you most disagree with Alan on? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Coffee & Comics podcast Link: Me and Tom Panarese talking about documentariesSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
Transcribe →QBP #240 - Free Comic Book Day 2026
May 25Tap to summarizeQuarter-Bin Podcast #240 Free Comic Book Day 2026 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 how did FCBD Correspondent Tom Panarese do at HIS store? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Next Episode: Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, cover-dated June September 1986.Link: Packrat Comics Link: World's Greatest ComicsLink: Krazzy ComicsLink: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit podcast 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 @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Music for this episode is the song: Falling Ashes, by HappyWorld from Pixabay
Transcribe →E&E #040 - Comic Book Genres: Crime
May 15Tap to summarizeIn this 40th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... crime comics! And also crime-themed TV shows, novels, & movies.What are Dr. Anj's favorite crime movies? Which 70s cop shows did Professor Alan watch as a kid? And what two excellent comics do they bring to the show? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo:Two True FreaksLink: Dr Anj on XSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
Transcribe →QBP #239 - Batman 348
May 6Tap to summarizeQuarter-Bin Podcast #239Batman 348, cover-dated June 1982. "Shadow Play" by Gerry Conway, Gene Colan & Klaus Janson. and "The Man, The Bullet, The Cat, pt 1," by Bruce Jones, Trevor von Eeden, & Pablos Marcos. What happens when we continue our "Batman phase" by inviting Keith G Baker on the show? How does it go when we accompany Batman as he moves back to Wayne Manor after a long stretch living at the Tower? And what does he do with the squatter he finds there?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 Fun & ProfitNext Episode: Maybe Free Comic Book Day 2026, maybe Analog Magazine September 1986.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 @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social Source: Half Price BooksMusic in the episode: The Serpent's Cantata, by Echo Gate from Pixabay
Transcribe →E&E #039 - Comic Book Genres: Humor
Apr 27Tap to summarizeIn this 39th episode, Alan continues a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... humor comics! And also funny comic strips, cartoons, TV shows, & movies.What observational humor skills does Captain Entropy bring to the episode? Does he prefer knock-knock jokes, or slapstick? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Checkered PastSend e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and Professor Alan @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.
Transcribe →QBP #238 - Alien Legion (vol 2) 7 - 9
Apr 16Tap to summarizeQuarter-Bin Podcast #238Alien Legion 7 - 9, Marvel Epic Comics, cover-dated October 1988, December 1988, & February 1989."The Bite," "Duty Elsewhere," & "Scalpel," all written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Larry Stroman & Mark Farmer. What happens when we wrap up our science-fiction mini-series wraps up with a bit of military sci-fi? What do we think of these stories from early in Chuck Dixon's career? Are these as "Epic" as they should be?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: Garage Sale GloatNext Episode: Batman 348, DC Comics, cover-dated June 1982.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 @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social Source:World's Greatest ComicsMusic in the episode: Classical Orchestral Strings Music by Viacheslav Starostin Music promoted by Pixabay
Transcribe →Doomspeak #063-Amazing Spider-Man #5
Apr 6Tap to summarizeAmazing Spider-Man 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963."Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom," by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko.What happens when Doctor Doom meets the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler? Do they become best buddies? Does someone get accidentally kidnapped? And do the troublemakers in blue REALLY show up at the end for no good reason?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: Campus Comics CastNext Time: Fantastic Four 2/695, cover-dated February 2023. Send e-mail feedback to relativelygeeky@gmail.com "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on X @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlanYou can follow the network on Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social
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