Relatively Geeky Network

Relatively Geeky Network episodes:

• 05.30.2024

  QBP #207 - Jack Hunter #1

  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...

  
• 05.22.2024

  Doomspeak #053 - Doom #1

  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...

  
• 05.09.2024

  QBP #206 -- Free Comic Book Day 2024!!!

  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...

  
• 04.25.2024

  E&E #014 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 2

  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,...

  
• 04.11.2024

  QBP #205 - Kong on the Planet of the Apes #1

  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...

  
• 03.29.2024

  E&E #013 - Betty Cooper, Super Sleuther

   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...

  
• 03.22.2024

  QBP #204 - Ms Tree #9

  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...

  
• 03.15.2024

  E&E #012 - DC Super-Heroine Moments, pt 2

  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...

  
• 03.08.2024

  QBP #203 - Patsy Walker aka Hellcat! #1

  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...

  
• 03.01.2024

  E&E #011 - DC Super-Heroine Moments, pt 1

  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,...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Doomspeak #52 - Blade #2

  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?...

  
• 02.14.2024

  E&E 010 - Book of Shadows: Movie Countdown II

  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...

  
• 02.05.2024

  QBP #202 - S.W.O.R.D. #1

  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?...

  
• 01.25.2024

  QBP #201 - The Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered #6

  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...

  
• 01.16.2024

  E&E 009 - Christmas 2023 & the Puerto Rico Collection

  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...

  
• 01.08.2024

  Doomspeak #051 - Doom 2099 32 & 33

  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...

  
• 12.31.2023

  E&E #008 - 2023: The Year in Reading

  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...

  
• 12.21.2023

  SS #071 - Feeling Super!

  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...

  
• 12.12.2023

  QBP #200 - Iron Man 200

  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...

  
• 11.30.2023

  E&E #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack)

  Alan's Eyes & Ears #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack) In the 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...

  
• 11.23.2023

  E&E 006 - New England Geeky Road Trip

   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,...

  
• 11.16.2023

  QBP #199 - Legion of Super-Heroes 1

  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....

  
• 11.09.2023

  E&E #005 - Feedback!

  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...

  
• 11.01.2023

  QBP#198 - Black Orchid Book One

  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...

  
• 10.23.2023

  E&E #004 - Spidey-Con 2023

  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....

  
• 10.13.2023

  DoomSpeak #050 - Astonishing Tales 4 & 5

  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...

  
• 10.06.2023

  E&E #003 - A Kickstarter and a Charity

  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...

  
• 09.29.2023

  QBP #197 - Mandrake the Magician 1 & 2

  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...

  
• 09.21.2023

  E&E #002 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 1

  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...

  
• 09.08.2023

  E&E #001 - Movie Talk

  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...

  
• 09.01.2023

  CRJ #099 (FINAL EPISODE) - August 2023

  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...

  
• 08.22.2023

  QBP #196 - Marvel Triple Action 35

  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...

  
• 08.11.2023

  RGP #049 - Doom 2099 30 & 31

  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...

  
• 08.03.2023

  CRJ #098 - July 2023

  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...

  
• 07.27.2023

  RGP #048 -- Em & Alan Reflect on 10 Years of Podcasting

  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...

  
• 07.20.2023

  Flashback: Shortbox Showcase #1, from 2013

  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...

  
• 07.11.2023

  QBP #195 - New Adventures of Superboy 35

   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 &...

  
• 07.03.2023

  CRJ #097 - June 2023

  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...

  
• 06.22.2023

  QBP #194 - X-Men #1

  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...

  
• 06.12.2023

  RGP #047 - Astonishing Tales 2 & 3

  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...

  
• 06.01.2023

  CRJ #096 - May 2023

  Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #096 May 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #CrimeComicsMonth? How many featured the ACTUAL world's greatest detective? Listen to the episode and FIND OUT! Click...

  
• 05.23.2023

  QBP #193 -- Free Comic Book Day 2023!!!

  Quarter-Bin Podcast #193 Free Comic Book Day 2023 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...

  
• 05.11.2023

  QBP #192 - Shazam! 26!

  Quarter-Bin Podcast #192 Shazam! 26, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1976 "The Case of the Kidnapped Congress," by E. Nelson Bridwell, with art by Kurt Schaffenberger. What happens when Professor Alan has the option of rescuing Congress from the distant past?...

  
• 05.02.2023

  CRJ #095 - April 2023

  Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #095 April 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #HumorComicsMonth?  Did the Professor enjoy his annual trek through funny books that actually try to be funny?...

  
• 04.24.2023

  SS #070 - Identities

  Shortbox Showcase #70 - Identities: Secret & Public Em and Professor Alan talk about the topic of secret identities among superheroes. How critical is that trope to the genre? Does it matter how "realistic" maintaining a secret identity is these...

  
• 04.13.2023

  QBP #191 - Nightwing 128

  Quarter-Bin Podcast #191 Nightwing 128, DC Comics, cover-dated March 2007. "Targets, Part Four," by Marv Wolfman, with art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, & Rodney Ramos. What happens when Professor Alan prese Listen to the episode and find out!  Click...

  
• 04.03.2023

  CRJ #094 - March 2023

    Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #093 March 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #GlobalComicsMonth?  Did the Professor enjoy his annual trip around the world? Listen to the episode AND...

  
• 03.16.2023

  QBP #190 - Maze Agency 12

  Quarter-Bin Podcast #190 The Maze Agency 12, Innovation Comics, cover-dated May 1990. "Murderer's Mask," by Mike W. Barr, with art by Adam Hughes and Rick Magyar. What happens when Professor Alan presents a "fair play" mystery involving a rich dude,...

  
• 03.02.2023

  CRJ #093 - February 2023

  Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #092 February 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many were part of #RomanceComicsMonth?  Did all of that kissy-kissy make the Professor's heart grow three sizes? Listen to the episode...

  
• 02.21.2023

  RGP #046 - Doom 2099 28 & 29

  DOOMPEAK DOOM 2099 #28 & 29, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April & May 1995. "Borderlines" and "American Caesar" both written by Warren Ellis, with art by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg. What happens when Doom has his first new adventure under...