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Internet home of The Quarter-Bin Podcast, The Comics Reading Journal, and the Shortbox Showcase.
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The Longbox Podcast is a comic book discussion podcast co-hosted by @TheTylerOlson and @matthewplmurphy.
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Two-Sided, the podcast about building an online marketplace business. Two-sided of course, because we’ll discuss Demand & Supply, but also the good side and the bad side, the easy stuff and the hard stuff, and how it looks from the outside versus what is really going on on the inside of an online marketplace. In this series, we sit down with marketplace entrepreneurs, investors and other brilliant minds who work with online marketplaces and two-sided platforms every single day. We will talk ...
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #213 Alter Ego #1, First Comics, cover-dated May 1986. "Alter Ego Lives!" by Roy & Dann Thomas, with art by Ron Harris. What happens when Professor Alan revisits a comic from his college days? Will he appreciate the Golden Age nostalgia? And just how difficult is it to summarize a story by Roy Thomas? Listen to the episode and f…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #019 - Movie Countdown III In this new episode 19 of this podcast, Alan begins by covering a bit of feedback from prior episodes, and then counts down the most recent 20 movies that he has watched. Among the films that are discussed in this episode are: all 5 original Planet of the Apes films, The Flash, Lucy, Madame Web, Glass O…
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DOOMSPEAK #54 The Harrowing of Doom, a prose novel by David Annandale, copyright date 2020. What happens when Professor Alan covers a very rare piece of Doom's publication history -- a book containing ONLY WORDS!!!! That's right, NO PICTURES (other than that pretty cool cover) Without the help of comic book art, how does Doom build a supernatural s…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #212 Life with Archie #100, Archie Comics, cover-dated August 1970. What happens when Clinton Robinson joins the Professor to talk about an issue of Life with Archie completely themed around the subject of auto racing? Do they cross the finish line in style? Do they run out of gas? Does the episode completely spin out and crash?…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #018 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 3 In this third episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Cloak & Dagger, Dazzler, Daredevil, Crisis, Convergence ... and more! What shameful elements of his comic book life …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #211 Dark Spaces: Wildfire #1, IDW, cover-dated July 2022. "Wildfire Part One: The Trap," by Scott Snyder & Hayden Sherman. What happens when Professor Alan starts reading a trade about firefighters, and realizes that he really wants to cover the episode on the Quarter-Bin Podcast? And just how did he acquire this trade paperbac…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #017 - Heroes Con 2024 In this 17th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined (in part) by Em and by Darrin Sutherland to discuss their experiences at the recent Heroes Con in Charlotte, North Carolina. They talk panels, merchandise, food, friends, and free comics! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to d…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #210 Jonny Quest Special #1, Comico, cover-dated September 1988 "Three Trapped Tigers," by Arthur Byron Cover, with art by Richard Howell and Jim Mooney. What happens when 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…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #016 - The Great Disaster In this 16th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers some feedback before launching into coverage of The Great Disaster, as presented in the Showcase volume of the same name, featuring the Atomic Knights. This is the first of a new sub-series Calm, Cool, & Collected, in which Alan covers trade pape…
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Shortbox Reflections #01 Super-Hero Prose (SS #23, from September 2014) Professor Alan and Em convene to reflect on a nearly 10-year-old episode, discussing the state of super-hero prose novels today, before replaying the episode from 2014 where they talked about the same topic. In the replay portion, they talk about non-comic books that feature su…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #209 Carson of Venus: The Eye of Amtor #1, American Mythology, cover-dated 2020. "The Eye of Amtor, Part One," by Mike Wolfer, with art by Lorenzo Carratu. and "Pellucidar: Dark of the Sun, Part One" by Christopher Paul Carey, with art by Mike Wolfer. What happens when Mike Atchison joins the Professor to talk about some stories…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #208 From Beyond the Unknown #18, DC Comics, cover-dated August - September 1972. "Hitch-hiker of Space," by Ed Herron & Howard Sherman. and "The Man in the Mystery Mask!" by Gardner Fox, Carmine Infantino, & Bernard Sachs. and "Who Saved the Earth?" by Gardner Fox & Sid Greene. What happens when Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein joins t…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #015 - Mystery writer Paul Ryan O'Connor In this fifteenth episode, Alan talks to former comic book writer and newly-published mystery writer, Paul Ryan O'Connor. What inspired him to move into this genre? How many stories of his have been published? And was his first sale REALLY nominated for an award? Listen to the episode ... …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #207 Jack Hunter #1, Blackthorne Studios, cover-dated July 1987. The untitled story was written by Bruce Jones, with art by Dell Barras. What happens when a member of the Relatively Geeky Round Table joins the Professor to discuss an obscure spy story from the heart of the 80s independent boom? Listen to the episode and find out…
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DOOMSPEAK Doom #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated July 2024. "Days of Doom" by Sanford Greene & Jonathan Hickman. What happens when Doom takes over New Comics Wednesday? And what happens when a veteran comics artist takes over the plotting and scripting chores on Doctor Doom's Last Story? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #206 Free Comic Book Day 2024 It's time to celebrate the official holiday of The Quarter-Bin Podcast! How did Professor Alan do at Free Comic Book Day this year? How many books did he nab -- and what did he think of them? How many stores did he end up visiting? And what "bonus" free issues will he also cover? Listen to the episo…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #014 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 2 In this second episode of this podcast mini-series, Alan continues his attempt to talk about EVERY comic in his collection. Picking up where he left off last time, he talks about Batman and related comics, Blitzkrieg, Camelot 3000, Blackhawk, the legendary Captain Canuck ... and more! What emb…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #205 Kong of the Planet of the Apes #1, Boom! Studios, cover-dated November 2017. The untitled story was written by Ryan Ferrier, with art by Carlos Magno. What happens when Professor Alan celebrates J L Ape-ril 2024 by covering a crossover of two ape-tastic properties? Just how bananas does this issue get? Listen to the episode…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #013 - Betty Cooper, Girl Detective In this 13th episode of Eyes & Ears, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into n analysis of 2 stories featuring "Betty Cooper, Super Sleuther." In addition to discussing the two stories, the Professor analyzes them as "girl detective" stories, using a rubric for the genre developed …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #204 Ms. Tree #9, Eclipse Comics, cover-dated August 1984. The untitled story was written by Max (Allan) Collins, with art by Terry Beatty. What happens when Professor Alan investigates a mysterious death at a mountain resort that may be related to a 30-year-old crime? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player belo…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #012 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments In this 12th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 more wonderful guests (Doctor Anj, the Lady Laurel, and Sir Luke) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the second of a two-pa…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #203 Patsy Walker aka Hellcat! #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2016. The untitled story was written by Kate Leth, with art by Brittney Williams. What happens when Professor Alan tackles a light-hearted comic, one with a gentle fun tone? Does he enjoy it, or is his cold cold heart unmoved? And how do elements in this issu…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #011 - DC's Greatest Super-Heroines Moments In this 11th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by 3 wonderful guests (Ms Stella, the Irredeemable Shagg, & Martin Gray) to discuss sections of the 2018 hardcover book, DC Comics Super Heroines: 100 Greatest Moments, edited by Robert Greenberger. This episode is the first of a two-p…
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DOOMSPEAK Blade #2, Marvel Comics, cover-dated December 2006. "Bargains in Time" by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Howard Chaykin. What happens when Doom wants Blade to go back in time to save Doom's mommy from vampires? Will the Daywalker agree? And did Doom really know how all of this would work out, from his safe spot within his mommy's belly? Lis…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #010 - Movie Countdown II In this new episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from a bunch of prior episodes. After that, movie buff Dr Anj joins the Professor to talk about the final 21 movies that he (Alan) watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! Where do the first 2 James Bond films rank? Or t…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #201 S.W.O.R.D. #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2021. "Mysterium," by Al Ewing, with art by Valerio Schiti. What happens when Professor Alan FINALLY covers a comic book from the 2020s? And a book from the X-world, at that? And what does an evil kind and loving AI have to do with the production of this episode? Listen to …
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In this special, one-off mini-episode of Two-sided, Sjoerd asks for your help and reflects back on the past ten years of building marketplace software at Sharetribe. On January 30th, 2024, Sharetribe launched its best marketplace builder today on Product Hunt. We were featured as #2 Product of the Day! Thank you so much for your support! With the n…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #201 Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered #6, Dynamite Entertainment, cover-dated 2010. Stories reprinted from Green Hornet Comics #4, Helnit Publishing, 1940. 5 stories, all by Green Hornet creator Fran Striker, with art credited to Bert Whitman Associates. What happens when Professor Alan heads back to the Golden Age of Comics, …
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #009 - Christmas 2023 & the Puerto Rico Collection In this 9th episode of the podcast, Alan discusses how he spent is Christmas vacation -- which includes a college football Bowl game, visiting buddies, and receiving an EPIC Christmas present from his family. And to discuss that Christmas present, the ever-popular Em stops by to …
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DOOMSPEAK DOOM 2099 #32 & 33, Marvel Comics, cover-dated August & September 1995. "Rise" and "Fall," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 32 was by John Royle & Scott Koblish, and in issue 33 was from Steve Pugh & Scott Koblish. What happens when Doom's peaceful and hopeful takeover of America is opposed by opposing forces of opposition??…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #008 - 2023: The Year in Reading In this 8th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi magazines, and books he read during 2023, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network. Click on the player below…
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Shortbox Showcase #71 - The Superman Episode! Em and Professor Alan talk about what's been going on in the world(s) of the Man of Steel the last little while. They talk briefly about the CW Superman & Lois Show, the Jon Kent Superman comic, and a very bizarre Superman manga. Then they talk for a much longer time about the My Adventures with Superma…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #200 Iron Man #200, Now Comics, cover-dated December 1991. "Resolutions!" written by Denny O'Neil, with art by MD Bright, and Akin & Garvey. What happens when Professor Alan and guest Paul Spataro take on the Iron Man vs Iron Monger throwdown? Do they like the new armor? And what about that dramatic ending? Listen to the episode…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #007 - Prose Stories (Sad Sack) Inthe seventh episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan is joined by The Irredeemable Shagg to begin a discussion of the oft-overlooked prose stories in comics. Here, they discuss stories that appeared in 4 Sad Sack issues. How were these pages that we've spent years skipping? Are they any good? A…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #006 -New England Road Trip In this 6th episode of the show, Professor Alan talks about his recent family trip to the Northeast, when he and Mrs Quarter-Bin (and Em, for a bit) visited Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and upstate New York. They talk about comic book shops, restaurants, the beach, an academic conference, …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #199 Legion of Super-Heroes 1, DC Comics, cover-dated February 1973. "The Lad Who Wrecked the Legion," by Jerry Siegel, with art by Jim Mooney. and "The Riddle of the Space Rainbow," by Otto Binder, with art by Jim Mooney. What happens when Professor heads back to the seventies to cover a reprint issue with a lead story from the…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #005 - Feedback In this fifth episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan reviews the feedback he has received on the first 4 episodes. How much of the feedback was praise? How much was derision? And how much was just pure befuddlement? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: R…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #198 Black Orchid Book One, DC Comics, cover-dated Holiday1988. . "One Thing is Certain," by Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean. What happens when Professor Alan and Black Orchid Super-fan Dr Anj talk about the prestige-format reboot of this obscure character from the 1970s? And what will Martin Gray think of this title's font? Listen to…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears 004: The Spider-Man in Pop Culture Conference, Bowling Green State University, September 2023. In this new episode, Alan talks about his experiences at the recent Spidey-Con at Bowling Green State University. And he talks about Mrs. Quarter-Bin's experiences, too. He then talks to Dr. Chuck Coletta from BG's Pop Culture Studies D…
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DOOMPEAK (formerly Relatively Geeky Presents) #050 Astonishing Tales #4 & #5, Marvel Comics, cover-dated February & April 1971. "The Invaders!" by Larry Lieber, with art by Wally Wood. and "A Land Enslaved!" by Larry Lieber, with art by George Tuska. What happens when Doom faces one of Marvel's biggest Big Bads? Will he allow his land to be taken o…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #003 - Sir Manuel Carmona In this third episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks to comics creator Manuel Carmona, a long-time good friend of the network. This episode covers the current Kickstarter campaing for The Avandrus Theory #2, an issue which includes Manuel's art. We also discuss the non-profit effort Comics for …
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #197 Mandrake the Magician 1 & 2, King Features / Dynamite, cover-dated 2015. . Both of these untitled issues are written by Roger Langridge, with art by Jeremy Treece. What happens when Professor Alan takes on a character that pre-dates Superman? Does the magician show his age, or can he still carry a title with panache? Listen…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #002 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 1 In this second episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about EVERY comic in his collection. After he defines "collection," and to be honest, that part of the conversation is a bit embarrassing got the poor professor. And he actually only talks about the comics up to and including Batg…
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Alan's Eyes & Ears #001 - Movie Talk In this new episode of this new podcast endeavor, Alan talks about his influences, whose ideas he stole in preparing this new show. After that, he talks about the first 20 movies he watched during 2023, counting them down to #1! How many of his favorite movies were produced before he was born? How much does he t…
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Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #099 (FINAL EPISODE) August 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured the strangest cosmic entities and ideas ever, as part of #JackKirbyMonth? And what SHOCKING SECRETS does Alan reveal about the REAL REASONS behind ending the show? Listen to the episode and FIND OUT! Clic…
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Quarter-Bin Podcast #196 Marvel Triple Action 35, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1977. "Color Him ... The Red Guardian!" by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and George Bell. What happens when Professor Alan takes on an issue of a reprint title? Was the story worth re-printing? If so, was it worth a quarter? Listen to the episode and find out! C…
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DOOMPEAK DOOM 2099 #30 & 31, Marvel Comics, cover-dated June & July 1995. "American Way" and "American Dream," both written by Warren Ellis. The art in issue 30 was by Pat Broderick and John Nyberg, and in issue 31 by David Klein. What happens when Doom institutes his slightly, possibly, more-or-less dictatorial view on the nation he rules, the USA…
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Professor Alan's Comic Book Reading Journal #098 July 2023 So what comics did Professor Alan read last month? How many featured gunfighters, sheriffs, and owlhoots, as part of #WesternComicsMonth? 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 t…
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Relatively Geeky Presents - Podcasting Reflections In this new episode, Alan and Em talk about their 10 years as podcasters, reflect upon the very first Shortbox Showcase episode, and talk about where the network is going in the future. How have their approaches changed as they've gotten older matured? How have their opinions changed? Do they still…
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In celebration of our network's 10th anniversary, we are proudly (mostly) re-presenting Alan and Em's first-ever podcast team-up, on Shortbox Showcase #1, originally airing July 20, 2013. Forgive the very shaky audio quality, and forgive some of the very shaky opinions, as well. In this, Alan and Em talk about the various "ages" in comic history. P…
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