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In this 46th 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 ... Jack Kirby Comics! He and Paul Spataro talk Doctor Doom, the Fourth World, Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Doom ... and MORE!!! How did Paul become such a big fan of The King? Which Kirby characters are…
Alan's Eyes & Ears #045 - Heroes Con 2026 In this 45th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe (from The Fanholes Podcast) to discuss their experiences at Heroes Con 2026. They talk about meeting creators, attending panels, sharing meals, hanging out with friends old and new, and the comics and original art they purchased! Click on the player below to listen to the episode:…
Quarter-Bin Podcast #244 Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979. "Fall and Rise of the Star-Child" by Cary Bates, with art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte . What happens when Professor Alan tackles (for the first time ever) a story featuring Supergirl? How do she and her cousin do as foster parents to an alien baby? And how do The Galactic Golem and The Parasite fit in to the…
Alan's Eyes & Ears #044 - 2026: Mid-Year Review In this 44th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan breaks all the rules, by issuing a mid-year review. In it he talks about the comics, books, and TV he's consumed throughout the first (almost) 6 months The highlight of the year so far has been the May framily trip to Scotland, and special guest Em(!!!) joins to talk about their experiences…
In this 43rd 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 ... Western comics! He and Kirk Spencer talk Lone Ranger, Kid Colt, Red Wolf, Jonah Hex ... and MORE!!! How did Kirk become such a big fan of Westerns? Which Western characters are his favorite? And why does the…
Quarter-Bin Podcast #243 Solo Avengers 7 , cover-dated June 1988 . "Hijacked!" by Tom DeFalco, with art by M.D. Bright and Jose Marzan. and "The Token," by Bob Layton & Jackson Guice. What happens when Professor Alan invites Jason Alberich from the Longbox Crusade to to discuss issue 7 of Solo Avengers? Will Jason be able to overcome his Hawkeye fandom to judge the stories objectively? What…
Fantastic Four vol 7.2 (legacy 695) , Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2023. "The Night of Doom," written by Ryan North, with art by Iban Coello. What happens Reed & Sue spend some quality time a small-town only to find the place overrun by Doombots? Do they really get escorted out of town by the local police? And what does all of say about Doom's relationship with his late mother? Listen to…
Quarter-Bin Podcast #242 Fury 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…
In 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…
Quarter-Bin Podcast #241 Analog 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…
Alan'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…
