In this fiftieth episode of the Jock and Nerd Podcast, hear the story of Variety Comics, Chicago's longest-running comic book store. Variety is closing it's doors after forty-one years on the corner of Western and Wilson avenues on the northside of Chicago. This episode is a tribute to last of the old-school comic book shops and their geek communities. Special thanks to Vic, Vin, Mike and all the customers of Variety for allowing us to share their memories!

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