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Shortbox Showcase #24 -- Issues in Canon and Fandom Professor Alan and Emily talk about the concept of "canon" as it relates to fandom in general, and comic books in particular. Superman, Doctor Who, George RR Martin, Armageddon 2001, Star Wars, Supernatural and Leverage (AGAIN!) are all discussed ... in the shortbox! They also cover tons and tons and tons of feedback from their awesome and loyal listeners. Click on the player below to listen to the episode   Right-click to download episode directly  Promo #1: Listen to the Prophets Promo #2: Saturday B-Movie Reel Link: Scott Ryfun's farewell to the Star Wars EU video Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

One year ago today, our very first Shortbox Showcase episode debuted. Yes, the other shows in the network had gone live the week before, but since this has become our flagship show, we consider 7/30/13 as our official network starting date. After covering some feedback, and talking about how awesome our listeners are and all that, we decided to celebrate our first year with a terrific Annual issue. And since both Professor Alan and Emily LURV the Legion, this seemed like a fitting issue to cover on this momentous episode! Wedding bells, time travel, and fashion advice abounds! Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #2, 1983. "Whatever Gods There Be," by Paul Levitz, Keith Giffen, and Dave Gibbons. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: Flash Pulp  Promo #2: Parallel Lines: The Tangent Comics Podcast Next Episode: Our favorite "under-read" comics  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Relatively Geeky Presents When we were talking with Michael Bailey a few weeks ago, for what eventually became Shortbox Showcase episode 18, Views From the Longbox episode 185, a Shortbox Showcase episode 19, a few offhand comments were made about the music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf. And then a few more comments were made. But when we all realized that we were all huge fans of Steinman, with and without Meat Loaf, the conversation went that direction, and the offhand comments became a legitimate conversation. With a lot of editing, and lots of Steinman's music, we've managed to take that casual, unplanned, and unrehearsed conversation and tried to make a podcast episode out of it.  Turn it up loud ... and ENJOY!  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.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #30 -- Interview with Paul O'Connor NOTE: There are a few slight audio issues in the first 15 minutes of this episode, but the Skype connection cleared up quickly, and I hope the issues are not too distracting. For the first time ever in the long and illustrious history of the Quarter-Bin Podcast, we actually talk with the scripter of one of our comics ... two of our comics, actually. Our last two comics, as a matter of fact. I had a great chat with Paul O'Connor, who wrote Rune 4 & Rune 5, the books we covered in episodes 28 & 29. We talk about those comics, of course, but we also talk about being in the comic book industry in the wacky 1990s, and about his excellent comic book blog, The Longbox Graveyard. Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly Promo: Under the Dome Radio Link: The scripts for the issues discussed, from Paul's Longbox Graveyard site. Next Episode: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme #33, Marvel Comics,cover-dated September 1991. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #20 After going through some awesome feedback (including some from a special guest feedbacker), Emily & Professor Alan talk about their upcoming Relatively Geeky plans. And then they dig into some Golden Age goodness, covering the debut appearance of one of their favorites characters, ever. "   <<    title   redacted    >>  " by Don Cameron, with art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson (and maybe George Roussos, as well). From Batman #16, April/May 1943. We know that this is not technically a Tintin story, but why does it feel so much like it could be one?  Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Promo #1: The Who's Who Podcast Promo #2: The Hammer Strikes You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Quarter-Bin Podcast #29 Rune #5, Malibu Comics / Ultraverse, cover-dated February 1996. This is part 2 of the 2-part story we started last episode. "Resurrection," written by Paul O'Connor and Len Kaminski, with art by Patrick Rolo, Terry Pallot, and Jeff Whiting. In the era of the Black Death, a village once ruled by the vampiric despot Rune is faced with the return of the plague, even infecting someone we came to know last issue. The leadership of the pure and valiant Crusader just does not seems as effective as that of the tyrannical Rune. As the medeival powerhouses embark on a final, senses-shattering showdown, who will emerge victorious? And whose victory would better serve the small village? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: Earth Destruction Directive Promo #2: Earth Station One Link: Longbox Graveyard Link: Paul O'Connor's appearance on the Book Guys Show Next Episode: It's a secret. It's an interview. That's all my lawyers will allow me to say at this juncture. You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Shortbox Showcase #16 - It's all about the sidekicks! Professor Alan and Emily talk about the concepts of sidekicks and support teams, both in literature and comic books. We use the Longbox Graveyard's sidekick brackets as a jumping-off point for rating comic book sidekicks.We also talk about one of the most under-rated movies of recent memory, Sky High, all about training up the sidekicks. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Under-read and under-rated comics Promo #1: Taking Flight Promo #2: Flash Legacies Link: Longbox Graveyard 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.

Quarter-Bin Podcast 23 Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #9, cover-dated November 1995. "Alien Attacked By Terrorists," by Christopher Mills & James Chambers, with art by Kirk Manley and Mark Barreiro. A red-skinned alien has landed on Earth, and he's been trying his best to make nice-nice with world leaders, with varying results. But out in space, some other aliens are also approaching the planet. They have sent word that they are coming, too. Hey, wait a minute, forget about all of that! Mr. Spock wrote a comic series? Well, yeah. Sort of. Listen to the episode to find out all about it! Next Episode: Micronauts #7, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 1979. Promo #1: Who's Who Podcast Promo #2: Hey Kids! Comics (sort of) 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.  Link: Christopher Mills' comments on writing this title Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #22 Iron Man #195, cover-dated June 1985. "The Thing Most Precious," by Deny O'Neill, with art by Luke McDonnell and Akin & Garvey. When James Rhodes needs help with his persistent headaches, he turns to a member of Alpha Flight for relief. What happens when he goes on a vision quest of sorts? And how is Tony Stark dealing with not being Iron Man any more and Obadiah Stane taking over his company? And whose butt does Bethany Cade seriously kick? Listen to the episode to find out! Next Episode: Leonard Nimoy's Primortals #9, Tekno Comix / Big Entertainment, cover-dated November 1995. Promo #1: Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences Promo #2: Waves of Tech 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.  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

The King is Weird. In episode 3 of Uncovering the Bronze Age, Emily tries to wrap her head around what Jack Kirby did when he arrived at DC Comics in 1970. And it intrigues her. And frustrates her. And confuses her. Mostly, it confuses her. "The Newsboy Legion" and "The Mountain of Judgment," from Jimmy Olsen #133 and #134, were written and penciled by Jack Kirby, and inked by Vinnie Colletta. Emily talks about cultures and subcultures, writing the "other," how to not name things, and green speeding mountains! Promo #1: Superman & Batman Promo #2: Back to the Bins   Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] Next Episode: The Saga of the Super-Sons You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed. Click on the player below to listen to the episode Right-click to download episode directly