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Professor Alan
Contains comic books shows, including Uncovering the Bronze Age, The Quarter-Bin Podcast, and Shortbox Showcase.
- QBP #236 - John Carter Warlord of Mars 23
Quarter-Bin Podcast #236John 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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Promo: Fanholes Podcast
Next Episode: Star Trek 62 & 63, DC Comics, August & September, 1994.
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Music in the episode:Friendzoned, by Gritz16 Music promoted by Pixabay26 February 2026, 7:49 am - 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 VendettaLink: Derek's Fanholes podcast
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #235Star 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?
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Promo: Hither Came Conan
Next Episode: John Carter Warlord of Mars 23, Marvel Comics, cover-dated April 1979.
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Music in the episode: Symphony of Hope, by Kulakovna Music promoted by Pixabay6 February 2026, 8:34 am - 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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28 January 2026, 8:41 am - QBP #234 - Sun Devils 1 - 3
Quarter-Bin Podcast #234Sun 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?
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Next Episode: Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983.
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Music in the episode: Follow the Stars by Audio AtlantMusic promoted by Pixabay19 January 2026, 7:43 am - 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.
13 January 2026, 8:39 am - E&E #035 - Comic Book Genres: Sci-Fi
In this 35th episode, Alan begins a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... science fiction comics!
What sci-fi comics has the Professor been reading the last few years?What classic comic titles does he recommend? What new books?
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #034 - 2025: The Year in Reading
In this 34th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion.He talks about the comics, sci-fi and fantasy magazines, and books he read during 2025, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.
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Promo #1: Warlord WorldsPromo #2: Magazines & Monsters
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #233DC Comics Presents 57, DC Comics, cover-dated May 1983.
"Days of Future Past," by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn, with art by Alex Saviuk & Frank McLaughlin.
What happens when Kirk Spencer joins Professor Alan to discuss the final story of the Atomic Knights? What comparison does the Professor make to the Super Sons? And how much time do they spend talking about defunct restaurant chains?
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Link: Kirk's account on XNext Episode: Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984.
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Music in the episode: Classical Success by SonicanMusic promoted by Pixabay19 December 2025, 8:36 am - Doomspeak #061 - Doom 2099 43 & 44 (and FF 413)
DOOM 2099 43 & 44, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996.
"Homecoming," and "Entangling Alliances," by John Francis Moore, with art by Jeff Lafferty & Vince Russell.What happens to DOOM 2099 when original scripter John Francis Moore returns to bring the title back to 2099, and ... to an end? And after covering the entire series, where does the Professor rank it among his personal pantheon of comic book series?
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Promo: Earth Destruction DirectiveNext Time: Doomed 2099 #1, cover-dated October 2025.
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8 December 2025, 7:59 am - E&E #033 - Peter Nordgren, author
In this 33rd episode, Alan talks to debut author Peter Nordgren, a few weeks before his neo-noir thriller Eastern Shadows is released.
{ NOTE: The release date of Eastern Shadows has been changed from the date mentioned in the episode, to December 19. }
What connection does Alan have to the content of the novel? How did Peter manage the switch from technical writing to fiction? And which fictional British super-spy is Peter a super fan of?
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Promo: The Law of Equivalent Exchange
Link: Peter's author websiteLink: Peter's James Bond blog
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Link: Kieren Westwood's writing advice on YouTube
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