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Quarter-Bin Podcast #245 The Invaders 10, cover-dated November 1976. Frame story by Roy Thomas, with art by Frank Robbins & Frank Springer, but also the reprint story "The Reaper!" by Stan Lee, with art by Syd Shores, Al Avison, & Al Gabriele. What happens when Professor Alan invites podcast veteran Sean Whalen on to the show to discuss an issue from 1976 that is pretty much really a story from 1942? How will they deal with the surprising Golden Age plot and story? Will they love the story as much as Roy Thomas loves the Golden Age? 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: The Raging Bullets podcast Promo:Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Next Episode: Warlord 25, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1979. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source: In The Ballpark Music in the episode: There is no List, by Haunt-Sync from Pixabay

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 his favorite? And was Paul ever able to meet Jack Kirby? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo:Raging Bullets Link: Back to the Bins Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

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: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Deconstructing Comics Link: The Fanholes Podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

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 story? 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: Anj's Supergirl Comic Box Commentary review Promo:No Agenda Next Episode: The Invaders 10, Marvel Comics, November 1976. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source: World's Greatest Comics Music in the episode: Embers by Gavin NellistMusic promoted by Pixabay

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 overseas.  Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Lizness School Link: The Book Loft of German Village   Link: Armchair Books, Edinburgh Link: Edinburgh Books Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

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 Professor rank so high on Kirk's wife's list of his friends? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo:The Fanholes Podcast Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

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 business management lessons does the Professor see in the stories? 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: The Longbox Crusade network  Promo: The Monitor Tapes Next Episode: Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source: World's Greatest Comics Music in the episode: Victorious Path, by AudioAtlant from Pixabay

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 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: Pop Culture Affidavit Next Time: Uncanny X-Men 145, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on X @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social

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 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 blog Promo: Is It Jaws? Next Episode: Solo Avengers 7, Marvel Comics, June 1988. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source:In the Ballpark Music in the episode:Unstoppable Spirit,  by Roman Dudchyk Music promoted by Pixabay

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 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 [email protected]  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.

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 directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Link: Nina Kimberly the Merciless Promo: Magazines & Monsters Next Episode: Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source:Worlds Greatest Comics Music in the episode:Whispers in the Void, by dany doryMusic promoted by Pixabay

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 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 documentaries Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

Quarter-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 Comics Link: Krazzy Comics Link: Tom Panarese's Pop Culture Affidavit podcast  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "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

In 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 Freaks Link: Dr Anj on X Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  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.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #239 Batman 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 & Profit Next Episode: Maybe Free Comic Book Day 2026, maybe Analog Magazine September 1986. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow the network on Twitter @Relatively_Geek and the host @ProfessorAlan You can follow the network on  Bluesky @relativelygeeky.bsky.social   Source: Half Price Books Music in the episode: The Serpent's Cantata, by Echo Gate from Pixabay