Alan's Eyes & Ears #029 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 5 In this fourth 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 covers comics including but not limited to: Doomsday Clock, Evangeline, Fables, Elf Quest ... and MORE! How many of these comic…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #224 DC Super-Stars of Space (of Space) 4, DC Comics, cover-dated ruary 197 . "Puzzle of the Perilous Prisons!" by Gardner Fox, with art by Carmine Infantino & Murphy Infantino. and "The Army of Interplanetary Beasts," by probably either Gardner Fox or Edmond Hamilton, with art by Jim Mooney. and "Destination Doom!" by John Broo…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #028 - How We Podcast (pt 2 of 2) Part 1 occurred in the prior episode. In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is …

Alan's Eyes & Ears #027 - How We Podcast (pt 1 of 2) Part 2 follows in the next episode. In this episode 27 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan is joined by a round table of podcasting veterans to discuss all about their experiences with the hobby. They discuss equipment, hosting, editing, scheduling, idea generation, the ups and downs of podcasting. Is it…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #223 Free Comic Book Day 2025 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 was he able to convince his wife that this counted as a "lunch d…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #026 - Free Marvel Must-Haves In this pre-FDBC episode 26 of Alan's Eyes & Ears, Alan discusses a FREE recent reprint initiative from Marvel. What is the mix of classic versus modern stories? How many of these contain Spidey-related stories? And are these REALLY just big old advertising pamphlets? Listen to this episode ... and f…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #222 The Champions 2 & 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January & February 1976. "Whom the Gods Would Join," by Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & John Tartaglione. and "Assault on Olympus!" by Tony Isabella & Bill Mantlo, with art by George Tuska & Vince Colletta. What happens when Professor Alan revisits the swingin' seventies…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #221 JSA #59, DC Comics, cover-dated April 2004. "Time & Time & Time Again," by Geoff Johns, with art by Sean Phillips. What happens when Dr Anj joins the Professor to celebrate JSApril 2025? Have they finally found a Per Degaton story that is NOT the same as all the other Per Degaton stories? And what does Anj think of the phys…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #025 - Global Gumshoes In this mysterious episode, Alan is joined by THREE guests to discuss mystery and detective properties from around the world. We go to New Zealand, Australia, Japan, the UK, all around Europe, the Caribbean, and even the USA. We talk TV, novels, comic books, and even a few games. Which of these items will Y…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #220 Marvel Graphic Novel 14, cover-dated 1985. "Swords of the Swashbucklers," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Butch Guice. What happens when Professor Alan covers a comics from a source of cheap comics he has never covered before on the show? And how does he feel about pirates? SPACE PIRATES, at that? Listen to the episode and find…

DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #36 - 38, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 1995, January 1996. & February 1996. "Shockriding, parts 1 - 3" were all written by Warren Ellis, with art by Steve Pugh (36 & 38), Scott Koblish (36 - 38), & Ashley Wood (37). What happens when Doom's battle with Anthony Herod (and President Captain America) finally come to an end? …

Quarter-Bin Podcast #219 Detective Comics Annual #3, cover-dated 1990. "Obligation" by Archie Goodwin, with art by Dan Jurgens & Dick Giordano. What happens when a certain irredeemable guest joins the professor to discuss an epic globe-spanning Batman adventure? And what is the guest's favorite Ohio-based food item? Listen to the episode and find o…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #024 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 4 In this fourth 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 Doctor Doom, DC Bombshells, Doctor Doom, Doctor Who, and possibly even Doctor Doom. And which well-known title is a…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #218 The Champions #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1975. "The World Still Needs The Champions," by Cleveland native Tony Isabella, with art by Don Heck & Mike Esposito. What happens when a university on the west coast is invaded by harpies, mutates, & Amazon warriors? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the playe…

DOOMSPEAK Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025. "Thirteen Days of Doom," written by J Michael Straczynski, with art by Will Robson. What happens with Rocket gives Doom a hand in traveling back to before the Big Bang to answer the question ... WHY??? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen …

Quarter-Bin Podcast #217 Avengers #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated January 2024. "Twilight Dreaming, Part 1" by Jed MacKay, with art by CF Villa. What happens when Captain Entropy steps out of the obscurity of the Fire & Water Podcast Network to join Professor Alan? Is his experience a dream come true? Or is it just one long Nightmare? Listen to the …

Alan's Eyes & Ears #023 - Christmas 2024 & the Florida Road Trip In this 23rd episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football game in Orlando, visiting buddies, and hitting a trio of comic shops in the area. And find out which comic title he finally completed his collection of, and exac…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #022 - 2024: The Year in Reading In this 22nd episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2024, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network. Click on the pl…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #216 Spider-Punk #2, Marvel Comics, July 2022 Untitled, by Cody Ziglar, with art by Justin Mason. What happens when Earth-138's Spider-Punk and his team battle Kraven and Ta$kma$ter? How does Professor Alan handle those $ in the middle of the bad guy's name? And does the Professor really need to BLEEP himself during the episode?…

DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #34 & 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October & November 1995. "To Begin the World Again" and To Bring You My Love" were both written by Warren Ellis, and the art in both was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish. What happens in the aftermath of the attack on Doom's White House? And how long does it take for Our Leader to actually app…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #021 - Convention Tales In this 21st episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe from the Fanholes Podcast to talk about their experiences at comic conventions. What is their favorite celebrity interaction? Least favorite? Listen to this episode ... and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the …

Quarter-Bin Podcast #215 Sea Devils 18, DC Comics, cover-dated July-August 1964. "The Creatures from the Sub-World!" by unknown, with art by Howard Purcell & Sheldon Moldoff. What happens when Professor Alan takes a deep dive into the world of Silver Age adventure comics? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to th…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #020 - 6 Short Story Podcasts In this 20th episode of the podcast, Alan talks about (and gives brief previews of) 6 of his favorite short fiction narrative podcasts. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Mike's Comic Book Roadshow Link #1: PodCastle Link #2: Escape Pod…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #214 World's Finest Teen Titans #3, DC Comics, cover-dated November 2023. "Welcome to Titans Con!" by Mark Waid, with art by Emanuela Lupacchino. . What happens when Professor Alan and Chief Fanhole Derek Crabbe visit Titans Con? How angry is Derek going to get? And how much does Mark Waid dislike comic book fans? Listen to the …

Quarter-Bin Podcast #213 Alter Ego #1, First Comics, cover-dated May 1986. "Alter Ego Lives!" by Roy & Dann Thomas, with art by Ron Harris. What happens when Professor Alan revisits a comic from his college days? Will he appreciate the Golden Age nostalgia? And just how difficult is it to summarize a story by Roy Thomas? Listen to the episode and f…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #019 - Movie Countdown III In this new episode 19 of this podcast, Alan begins by covering a bit of feedback from prior episodes, and then counts down the most recent 20 movies that he has watched. Among the films that are discussed in this episode are: all 5 original Planet of the Apes films, The Flash, Lucy, Madame Web, Glass O…

DOOMSPEAK #54 The Harrowing of Doom, a prose novel by David Annandale, copyright date 2020. What happens when Professor Alan covers a very rare piece of Doom's publication history -- a book containing ONLY WORDS!!!! That's right, NO PICTURES (other than that pretty cool cover) Without the help of comic book art, how does Doom build a supernatural s…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #212 Life with Archie #100, Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1970. What happens when Clinton Robinson joins the Professor to talk about an issue of Life with Archie completely themed around the subject of auto racing? Do they cross the finish line in style? Do they run out of gas? Does the episode completely spin out and crash?…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #018 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 3 In this third 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 Cloak & Dagger, Dazzler, Daredevil, Crisis, Convergence ... and more! What shameful elements of his comic book life …

Quarter-Bin Podcast #211 Dark Spaces: Wildfire #1, IDW, cover-dated July 2022. "Wildfire Part One: The Trap," by Scott Snyder & Hayden Sherman. What happens when Professor Alan starts reading a trade about firefighters, and realizes that he really wants to cover the episode on the Quarter-Bin Podcast? And just how did he acquire this trade paperbac…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #017 - Heroes Con 2024 In this 17th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined (in part) by Em and by Darrin Sutherland to discuss their experiences at the recent Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina. They talk panels, merchandise, food, friends, and free comics! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to d…

Quarter-Bin Podcast #210 Jonny Quest Special #1, Comico, cover-dated September 1988 "Three Trapped Tigers," by Arthur Byron Cover, with art by Richard Howell and Jim Mooney. What happens when 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…

Alan's Eyes & Ears #016 - The Great Disaster In this 16th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before launching into coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the first of a new sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade pape…

Shortbox Reflections #01 Super-Hero Prose (SS #23, from September 2014) Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on a nearly 10-year-old episode, discussing the state of super-hero prose novels today, before replaying the episode from 2014 where they talked about the same topic. In the replay portion, they talk about non-comic books that feature su…

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…

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…

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 ... …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …