Magazines and Monsters

Magazines and Monsters

A podcast covering classic comics from the Silver, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Also, classic horror and sci-fi films from pre-code to the 1970s! Marvel, DC, Hammer films, Amicus studio, its all here!

  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Captain America 164/165, 1973! w/Bill Bere (The Bat-Pod)

    Hey everybody, my buddy Bill from the Bat-Pod is back, and we’ve got some crazy Captain America comics to talk about in this episode! Werewolves, Commies, and Tarantulas, oh my! Can Cap and Falcon survive a castle full of werewolves? Plus Yellow Claw returns!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Bill on social media @Bat_Pod as well as thebatpod.com or on any podcast app by searching for The Bat Pod!


    Thanks for listening!

    20 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    The Brave and the Bob! Ep 77, Worlds Finest 223, 1974 w/Ed Moore (Teal Productions)!

    Hey there zany ones! My good buddy Ed is back after a long hiatus, and he’s picked a crazy issue to talk about in today’s episode. Batman and Superman are in a pickle and it’s up to Deadman to help them crack this caper! We also talk about the ads, and lightly touch on the other stories in this 100 page monster!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others!


    Thanks for listening!

    15 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 17 minutes
    The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Dracula Lives 4, 1974, w/Scott West!

    Hey everybody, it’s Dracula time! Of course that means my buddy Scott West is here to talk about the best vampire of them all! These magazines are chocked full with f goodness, whether it’s stories, ads, or articles. So don’t delay, download immediately to start enjoying our coverage!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest69 and on his Substack - He Tampered in God’s Domain. You can also check out his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, and Ghosts on the Highway.


    Thanks for listening!

    13 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Magazines and Monsters Ep 155, The Lost Boys (1987) w/ Chuck Smith (@TheBarrelBlog)!

    Hey everybody, it’s always a big deal for me to talk to a brand new guest to the network, and this week is no exception! I’ve got a guest that I’ve been friends with for quite a few years on social media and I knew he’d love to talk about this flick, as it’s a huge nostalgia kick (for the both of us)! So strap in and get ready to hit the boardwalk and watch beefcake saxophone guy shake his moneymaker!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Chuck on Twitter/X @TheBarrelBlog, and on any podcast app by searching for Bavarian Podcast Works! Also, if you’d like to check out his (and other journalists) writings, go to BavarianFootballWorks.com (and if you like what you read and hear, join the Patreon by clicking here https://www.patreon.com/BavarianPodcastWorks?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan


    Thanks for listening!

    10 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creepy 62, 1974 w/Kirby!

    Hey there all you creeps! Kirby is back and we’ve got another disturbing issue of Creepy magazine to talk about! We’ve got Bernie Wrightson, John Severin, Vicente Alcazar, and more! So, tap that download button and join us for some gory-ious fun!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows!


    Thanks for listening!

    6 April 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! House of Secrets 135, 1975 w/Mart Gray!

    Hey everybody, my good friend Mart is back, and we’ve got a banger of a comic to discuss! Starting off with a Bernie Wrightson cover never hurts, then 2 solid stories plus some of Able’s Fables! All you could ask for from a DC horror anthology, plus the company of Mart and I!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Mart on most social media sites @martgray and definitely check out his awesome blog - Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog)!


    Thanks for listening!

    30 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 2 hours 1 second
    Magazines and Monsters EP 154, Marvel Fanfare 3/4, 1982 w/Ed and Evan!

    Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of Magazines and Monsters! This is continuing coverage of Marvel Fanfare! The guys and I are pulling double duty on this episode, as we knock out issues 3 and 4 in this recording. So, yeah, it’s a long one! This time around the mighty (popular) X-Men take a shot at taming the Savage Land, but Sauron has something to say about that!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterix51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast network (w/Jesse Starcher)!


    You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others!

    28 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 15 minutes
    Magazines and Monsters Ep 153, From Beyond the Grave (1974) w/JJG!

    Hey everybody, it’s the final installment of my Amicus horror anthology spotlight! I’ve invited my pal Jeremiah, who’s a newbie to these films so this was a first time watch for him. How did he feel about the film? You’ll just have to enter the curio shop with us and find out!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Jeremiah on IG or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog!


    Thanks for listening!

    27 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 30 seconds
    Magazines and Monsters Presents- V for Vendetta part 3! w/Dr Anj (ComicboxCommentary blog)!

    “People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."


    Dr Anj and I are back, and this is one episode you don’t want to miss! We learn more about V in this one than ever before, plus the government thinks they have some clues, but V will show them that they know nothing.


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Dr Anj in n social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary!


    Thanks for listening!

    25 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 3, 1987 w/JJG!

    Hey there actors actresses, Jeremiah is back here with me, and we’ve got another issue of Silverblade commin’ at you! This one brings the return of a villain I completely forgot about (yes only three issues in!), plus some dialogue that made us laugh quite a bit! And the cliffhanger is a doozy!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Jeremiah on IG or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog!


    Thanks for listening!

    23 March 2026, 7:00 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Magazines and Monsters Ep 152, Tales from the Crypt (1972) w/Chris Franklin (Fire and Water Podcast)

    Hey everybody! Welcome to the third installment of my Amicus horror anthology spotlight! This time around, I’ve got one half of the SuperMates, Chris Franklin! Chris has been podcasting for quite a long time, and is part of the Fire and Water Podcast Network. Along with his better half, Cindy, every September and October they present The House of Franklinstein! A great look at horror movies and comics!


    Now, onto this fantastic film! The five segments all have a great cast and some good chills! Chris and I have an absolute blast talking about this film, so let’s just get to it!


    As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters).


    You can find Chris on the Fire and Water Network on shows such as…FW Team Up (Brave and the Bold episodes), Batman Knightcast (along with Ryan Daly), and of course The House of Franklinstein every September and October!


    Thanks for listening!

    20 March 2026, 7:00 am
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