Relatively Geeky Network

By Professor AlanArts

Relatively Geeky Network episodes

April 06 Doomspeak #063-Amazing Spider-Man #5
Amazing Spider-Man 5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963.
"Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom," by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko.
What happens when Doctor Doom meets the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler? Do they become best buddies? Does someone get accidentally kidnapped? And do the troublemakers in blue REALLY show up at the end for no good reason?
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Promo: Campus Comics Cast
Next Time: Fantastic Four 2/695, cover-dated February 2023.

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45 min
March 27 QBP #237 - Star Trek (DC) 62 & 63
Quarter-Bin Podcast #237
Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, cover-dated August & September 1994. "The Alone, parts 1 & 2," both written by Kevin Ryan, with art by Rod Whigham & Arne Starr.
What
happens "Poor Gene" Hendricks attempts to redeem his quarter-bin legacy? Can the Enterprise crew help Gene earn a new nickname? And does someone in the crew ... die???Listen to the episode and find out!
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Link: Eugene R. Hendricks, voice actor
Promo: The Bat-Pod

Next
Episode: Alien Legion 7 & 8, Marvel/Epic Comics, cover-dated October & December 1988.
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Source: Half Price Books
Music in the episode: Ice of Sofia, by White_RecordsMusic promoted by Pixabay
1 hr 9 min
March 18 E&E #038 - Comic Book Genres: Global
In
this 38th 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 ... global comics! And also global comic shops, and comics-related global travel.
What international experiences to Ruth & Darrin Sutherland bring to the episode? And how just HOW MANY manga does Ruth recommend?????
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Promo:Full Manga Alchemist
Link: The Frank Slide Centre
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1 hr 24 min
March 09 E&E #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6
Alan's Eyes & Ears #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6
In
this sixth 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: Firestorm, Groo, Green Arrow, Fantastic Four, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe ... and MORE!
How many of these comics are independent books from the eighties, anyway?
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Promo: The Thing About Arsenal
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53 min
February 26 QBP #236 - John Carter Warlord of Mars 23
Quarter-Bin Podcast #236
John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.
"The Master Assassin of Mars Chapter 8: The Man Who Makes Murder!" by Chris Claremont, with art by Mike Vosburg and Ricardo Villamonte.

What
happens when Professor Alan jumps into part 8 of a 12 (!) part storyline? Can he make sense of the story? Is this a "running down corridors" issue? How does Claremont do at channeling the purple prose of Burroughs?
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Link: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
Promo: Fanholes Podcast

Next
Episode: Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, August & September, 1994.
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Source: Half Price Books
Music in the episode:Friendzoned, by Gritz16 Music promoted by Pixabay
55 min
February 16 E&E #036 - Comic Book Genres: Romance
In
this 36th 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 ... romance comics! And also romances IN comics.
What romance comics has the Professor been reading the last few years? How do Iowa's Joe and Derek Crabbe answer dating questions from 50 years ago? Who are their (and some listeners) favorite couple?
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Promo:V for Vendetta
Link: Derek's Fanholes podcast
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1 hr 32 min
February 06 QBP #235 - Star Wars Annual 3
Quarter-Bin Podcast #235
Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983. "The Apprentice," by Mary Jo Duffy & Klaus Janson.
What
happens when sci-fi author Derek Kunsken returns to the show to discuss (this time) a sci-fi story? Will he like it more than he did the Adam-12 he covered last time he was on the show? Listen to the episode and find out!
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Link: Derek's author website
Link: Buy Derek's books from Em's store
Promo: Hither Came Conan

Next
Episode: John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.
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Source: Friends of the CML book sale
Music in the episode: Symphony of Hope, by Kulakovna Music promoted by Pixabay
1 hr 9 min
January 28 Doomspeak #062 - Doomed 2099 (2025)
DOOMED 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025.
Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar.
What
happens Doom returns from 2099 to battle the Doom of 2025, who also happens to be the Sorcerer Supreme? Will Doom emerge victorious from this Doom vs Doom battle?
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Promo: Doomspeak!
Next Time: Amazing Spider-Man #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963.

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40 min
January 19 QBP #234 - Sun Devils 1 - 3
Quarter-Bin Podcast #234
Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984. "The Gathering: Books 1 - 3," by Gerry Conway & Dan Jurgens. What happens when Sir Iowa's Joe joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite comic series from his younger days? Do the issues hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later? And does a new wave style skinny tie hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later?Listen to the episode and find out!
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Promo: Deconstructing Comics: Black Panther

Next
Episode: Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.
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Source:World's Greatest Comics
Music in the episode: Follow the Stars by Audio AtlantMusic promoted by Pixabay
1 hr 10 min
January 13 Promo - Doomspeak
The show has been going a long time, but we didn't have a promo ... UNTIL NOW!
Thanks to any and all podcasting buddies who use this promo in their shows.
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Music used in the promo is Dark and Sinister Cello Symphony, by Nick Panek, which I discovered at Pixabay.

2 min