Relatively Geeky Network

Shortbox Showcase #18: Bleeding Kansas, with Michael Bailey: The Kents #1-4. We begin a long look at a 12-issue epic from 1997, all about Truth, Justice, and the American West. Because this could vaguely be considered part of the Superman family of comics, we couldn't do it by ourselves. No, really. The Laws of Podcasting legally require us to have Michael Bailey as a guest for this episode. Fortunately, he is a great guy, and we had a blast chatting with him. Check out episode #185 of Views From the Longbox, for part 2 (issue 5-8) of our discussion on the series. We will cover issues 9-12 back here at Shortbox Showcase, in our next episode. It's a podcast crossover! The Kents Issues #1-4, DC Comics, cover-dated August to November, 1997. In the years before the Civil War, Silas Kent moves from Boston to Kansas, with his two eldest sons (Nate & Jeb) in tow. And then things go bad for the country, for the state, and for the family. Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download episode directly Promo #1: Views From The Longbox Promo #2: Superman / Batman Link: The Fortress of Bailey's 'tude You can follow Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.  

Quarter-Bin Podcast #27 Green Arrow #60, DC Comics, over-dated early May, 1992. "Predator, Part 2," written by Mike Grell, with art by Rick Hoberg & John Nyberg. A child-abusing killer has served his time and is out of prison. Can Green Arrow and Black Canary stop him before he strikes again? And if they capture him, what exactly will they do to him? Listen to the episode to find out! Promo #1: Mike's Amazing World of DC History Promo #2: No Agenda Next Episode: Rune #4, Malibu Comics, cover-dated January 1996.  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

Quarter-Bin Podcast #026  After taking on some hard-hitting feedback from hard-hitting listeners, Professor Alan talks about the free comic books that he (actually it was Emily) picked up at Free Comics Book Day! Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan Next Episode: Green Arrow #60, DC Comics, cover-dated Early May 1992. Promo #1: Radical Geek Video Show  Promo #2: Garage Sale Gloat 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.

Shortbox Showcase #017 -- Feedback 2: Electric Boogaloo Emily and Professor Alan go through the feedback they've received recently from their kind and thoughtful listeners.There is a lot of responses to the recent sidekick episode, but many other topics are covered, as well. They also talk about Free Comic Book Day, and about their upcoming opportunity to indulge in some cheap comic-book purchasing. Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] You can follow Professor Alan on twitter @ProfessorAlan Link: I Hate / Love Remakes Promo #1: Dinner 4 Geeks Promo #2: Shortbox Showcase (very meta!)  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 #25 Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #37, DC Comics, over-dated September 1992. "Mercy," by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, with art by Colin McNeil. Early in his career, Batman helped train a rookie cop. After she goes rogue, and joins the underground fight scene, can Batman keep her safe and help get her life back on the right track? Listen to the episode and find out! Promo #1: Two True Freaks Apes Month Promo #2: Bailey's Batman Podcast 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]  Next Episode: Green Arrow #60, DC Comics, cover-dated May 1992. You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

Quarter-Bin Podcast #24 Micronauts #7, Marvel Comics, over-dated July 1979. "Adventures Into Fear," by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Josef Rubenstein. After fleeing the Florida police and the forces of H.E.L.L., young Steve Coffin and the Micronauts take on the burning touch of the Man-Thing. Can a boy, his dog, and really small heroes withstand the swampish onslaught of the muck monster? And what does Commander Rann dream of? And who will climb out of the Prometheus Pit at the end of this issue? Listen to the episode and find out! Promo #1: The Quantum Cast Promo #2: Glow in the Dark Radio 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] Next Episode: Legends of the Dark Knight #37, DC Comics, cover-dated September 1992. You can follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan

The Mighty Thor #409, November, 1989."Doom is Only Sixty Seconds Away," by Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, & Joe Sinnott.   and"To Fight The Unbeatable Foe," by Tom DeFalco, Mike Mignola, and Bob Wiacek. In the main story, Thor and his buddy Hercules fight Doctor Doom. Is the exiled Latverian a fair match for gods from two separate pantheons? Listen to the episode and find out. And there is a Mike Mignola backup, too!Next Episode: ROM Spaceknight, #46  Send e-mail feedback to [email protected] can  follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan 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: Radio Free Asgard Promo #2: Avengers Spotlight

Alternate Universes and Parallel Earths. Professor Alan and Emily have a nice father-daughter talk about imaginary stories, parallel earths, and alternate universes. Discussions of Jay Garrick and Barry Allen, Elseworlds, the New Universe (remember that?), the Ultimate line, and What-Ifs can all be found ... in the Shortbox. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected]   Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan Click on the player below to listen to the episode:     Right-click to download episode directly: Promo: Flash Legacies Special thanks: Stephen Lacey You may also subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or the RSS Feed.

Jon Sable, Freelance #44, February 1987. "The Hard Way, part one," by Mike Grell, Judith Hunt, & Mike Manley. Man of Action!A movie cast reunites on a cruise to Cannes for the film's premiere. There is only one copy of the film, and Jon Sable is hired to protect the valuable print. But there are many people on the yacht would benefit if the movie was never seen by the public. Can Sable protect the film -- and will he ever wear a shirt at any point during the entire issue? Listen to the episode to find out!  Next Episode: Thor #409, November 1989 Send e-mail feedback to [email protected]  You can  follow me on twitter @ProfessorAlan 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: Nutty Bites Promo #2: 20-Minute Longbox Special thanks to Paul Alves and Sir Jimmy.

The Continuity Conundrum. Professor Alan and Emily have a mostly friendly father-daughter chat about continuity in comics books: why we have it, and whether we need it. References to reboots, retcons, Babylon 5, Stan Lee, Michael Bailey and Mephisto can all be found ... in the Shortbox. We would love to have your feedback on this episode! Send e-mail to [email protected] Follow Alan on twitter @professoralan 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.