Relatively Geeky Network

By Professor AlanArts

Relatively Geeky Network episodes

October 15 E&E #048 - Comic Book Genres: Horror
In
this 48th episode, Alan continues a monthly series of
episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which
makes this episode a discussion of ... Horror comics! He and Billy D talk ghouls, ghosts zombies, monsters ... and MORE!!!
How did Billy become such a big fan of spooky-time stories? Which horror characters and titles are his favorite? And will Billy actually admit to liking a few things made AFTER 1985?
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Promo: Biome
Link: Billy's Magazines & Monsters podcast
Link: The Vault of Startling Monster Horror Tales of Terror podcast
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1 hr 9 min
October 01 Doomspeak #065 - Uncanny X-Men 145
The Uncanny X-Men 145, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981.
"Kidnapped!" written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum & Joe Rubinstein.
What
happens when Doctor Doom spends some quality time with the X-Men for the first time ever? Do they all become best buddies? How does his dinner date with Storm go? And what does Arcade have to do with all of this?
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Promo: The Thing About Arsenal
Next Time: Uncanny X-Men 146, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June 1981.
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44 min
September 18 E&E #047 - Comic Book Genres: Fantasy Comics
In
this 47th 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 ... Fantasy comics! He and Clinton Robison talk Conan, Rat Queens, Once & Future, Grimm Fairy Tales ... and MORE!!!
How did Clinton become such a big fan of sword and sorcery tales? Which fantasy characters are his favorite? And does he actually read books WITHOUT pictures?
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Promo: V for Vendetta podcast
Link: Days of High Adventure podcast
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1 hr 8 min
September 03 QBP 245 - Invaders 10
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?
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Link: The Raging Bullets podcast
Promo:Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow
Next
Episode: Warlord 25, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1979.
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Source: In The Ballpark
Music in the episode: There is no List, by Haunt-Sync from Pixabay
1 hr 7 min
August 24 E&E #046 - Comic Book Genres: Jack Kirby
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?
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Promo:Raging Bullets
Link: Back to the Bins
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1 hr 13 min
August 13 E&E #045 - Heroes Con 2026
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!
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Promo: Deconstructing Comics
Link: The Fanholes Podcast
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1 hr 25 min
August 05 QBP #244 - Action Comics 502
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?
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Link: Anj's Supergirl Comic Box Commentary review
Promo:No Agenda

Next
Episode: The Invaders 10, Marvel Comics, November 1976.
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Source: World's Greatest Comics
Music in the episode: Embers by Gavin NellistMusic promoted by Pixabay
43 min
July 28 E&E #044 - 2026 Mid-Year Review

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.
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Promo: Lizness School
Link: The Book Loft of German Village
Link: Armchair Books, Edinburgh
Link: Edinburgh Books
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1 hr 19 min
July 20 E&E #043 - Comic Book Genres: Western
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?
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Promo:The Fanholes Podcast
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1 hr 13 min
July 10 QBP #243 - Solo Avengers 7
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?
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Link: The Longbox Crusade network
Promo: The Monitor Tapes
Next
Episode: Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979.
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Source: World's Greatest Comics
Music in the episode: Victorious Path, by AudioAtlant from Pixabay
1 hr 16 min