Relatively Geeky Network

Quarter-Bin Podcast #67 X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1997. "Pilot," adapted by Roy Thomas, based on the teleplay script by Chris Carter, with art by John Van Fleet. What has caused a series of strange deaths occur in Oregon? Is alien abduction a possible cause? Can the iconoclastic FBI agent manage his new partner and her more scientific ways? What happens when a TV pilot is adapted into comic book form? 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: X-Files Truth Promo #2: King-Size Comics, Giant-Size Fun Next Episode: Showcase '94 #11, DC Comics, cover-dated Noveember 1994. The music in the episode includes Mark Snow's original theme, as well as his "UNKLE" variation, from the X-files: I Want to Believe original soundtrack. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #66 Tailgunner Jo #6, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1989. "War in Heaven," by Peter B. Gillis, with art by Tom Artis, Kim DeMulder, Pam Eklund, and Al Vey. What happens when Professor Alan picks up the final issue of a mini-sries without having read of any of the prior issues? Or never having heard of the title before? And why is there a litle girl in a blue dress on the cover? 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Power of Fishnets Next Episode: X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1996. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #65 Justice #17, Marvel Comics New Universe line, cover-dated March 1988. "Spirit Against the Flesh," by Peter David, with art by Lee Weeks & Tony DeZuniga. Is issue #17 too late to tell a character's origin story? Or is issue #17 too early to retcon a character's origin story? What if it's Peter David who is brought in to revive the title? What could go wrong with this plan? 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Views from the Longbox Next Episode: Tailgunner Jo #6, DC Comics, cover-dated January 1989 or X-Files #0, Topps Comics, 1996. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #40 New Geek Resolutions Professor Alan and Emily talk about the great geeky Christmas presents they received this year, before moving on to talk about their plans, hopes, goals and aspirations for the 2016. That's right, it's their Geeky Resolutions! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Warlord Worlds Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #007 December 2015 (and 2015) So what comic books did Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? Which 1990s DC event did he read, and actually like? Who won the prestigious "Relatively Geeky Listener of the Year" award? And what were his Top 10 comics of the tear? Listen to this super-special episode #7 ... 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: The Superman Fan Podcast Promo #2: Fantasticast Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during January? The episode should be out in early February. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Relatively Geeky Presents 005: 12 Great Christmas Songs You Won't Hear on the Radio Professor and Emily discuss some of their favorite obscure Christmas songs, songs that you probably haven't heard before (unless you're Christopher Ouelette). It is a mix of traditional and original songs. Enjoy. Merry Christmas! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Songs played in the episode: Angels We Have Heard on High, by Adam Again Gabriel's Message, by Moya Brennan Cry of a Tiny Babe, by Bruce Cockburn Jesus Christ Was Born Today, by Considering Lily Good King Wenceslaus, by Dawson Cowals Righteous Joseph, by The Crossing The Holly & The Ivy, by Heather Dale O Come O Come Emmanuel, by Paeter Frandsen Shepherds and Angels, by So Elated Dayspring From on High, by Soul-Junk Celtic Carol, by Lindsey Stirling Room in My Heart, by The Violet Burning You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: The Crossover Nexus Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #64 Star Brand Annual, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987. "Intimate Enemies," by Bobbie Chase, with art by Geoff Isherwood and Art Nichols. What happens when Star Brand visits an old friend in Europe? And visits the friend's hot girlfriend? Nothing at all could go wrong with this plan, right? Right? Right? Listen to the episode and find out exactly WHAT can go wrong! Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Task Force X Next Episode: Justice 17, Marvel Comics New Universe, cover-dated March 1988. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #006 November 2015 So what comic books did Professor Alan read since the last time he talked about the comics he read? Were any of these from his lovely listeners? Did any come from his own collection? How many Fables-related titles can one man read in a month And what one Warren Ellis comic did he read? Listen to this super-special episode #6 ... 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: Flowers & Fishnets: A Black Canary Podcast Next Episode: What comics did Professor Alan read during December? Did he get any comics for Christmas? Tune in on New Year's Eve and find out! Spoilers: It'll also be a end-of-year review episode! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky  You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #39 Perspectives & Perception. Professor Alan and Emily talk about how different perspectives can be shown artistically in a comic book, including (but not limited to) how the world of the physically handicapped can be portrayed. They spend most of their time talking about these issues via recent issues of Hawkeye & Daredevil. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo #1: Welcome to Astro City Promo #2: X-Files Truth Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #63 Nightmask #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated November 1986. "The Awakening," by Archie Goodwin, Tony Salmons, and Bret Blevins. What happened when Marvel Comics tried to tell stories of the "world outside your window?" Even if that involves crazy "dream scientists?" Was this "New Universe" a new way to tell great comic book stories? Does Professor Alan look back at his New U fandom with shame, or does this story still stand up? 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 podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Promo: GI Joe: A Real American Headcast Next Episode: Star Brand Annual, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1987. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  "Like" us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/relativelygeeky You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan