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Stardate 2023.309. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the finale episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "Võx" and "The Last Generation". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail...

For the sixteenth Tales of the Legion Project, we remember Keith Giffen -- comics artist, writer, and creator -- known for his incredible influence on the Legion of Super-Heroes and beyond. INTRO/OUTRO: Keith Giffen podcast www.youtube.com/@RealKeithGiffen/videos Please send your comments to  longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com . Find more to listen to at Longbox Review and The Daily...

On this 235th episode of the podcast, I talk with my granddaughter Maddie about returning to Stumptown (Portland, OR) for the 2023 Rose City Comic Con (RCCC). What did we do there, who did we see, and what did we buy?! Listen in to find out. Also, as a bonus, you get a reaction review of the  Barbie movie. :) Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Web =   longbox...

In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded July 31, 2023), my granddaughter Madison joins me to discuss our family vacation to New York. We first beamed into Ticonderoga for the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour , then we visited my niece and her baby son, and finally arrived at Times Square to see some sites and, more importantly, Broadway shows ( Hades Town , Little Shop of Horr...

"Laurel Kent – she's not who you think she is!" Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble (04:09) Legion of Super-Heroes #42 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (31:13) Main discussion (1:33:00) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #1 and 2, Secret Origins #22, and Amethyst #3 (2:05:44) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com . T...

Stardate 2023.230. On this episode of Center Seat, my  Star Trek  podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the sixth through eighth episodes of  Star Trek: Picard  season 3, "The Bounty", "Dominion", and "Surrender". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback!...

(00:39) Preamble, background info on the Tomorrowverse, and credit info (15:07) Legion of Super-Heroes synopsis and general thoughts (24:59) Main discussion (1:21:19) Wrap-up and outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Kevin Riepl from Legion of Super-Heroes original motion picture soundtrack The Legion Project Forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Please send yo...

On this 234th episode of the podcast, I talk with one of my favorite podcasters, Christopher Calloway of the Creator Talks comic book creator interview podcast, about some Jack Kirby created comics while he was at DC Comics in the 1970s, specifically, The Demon , The Sandman , and OMAC #1. Listen to the Creator Talks podcast ! Contact Chris on Twitter and Instagram EXTRA! Listen to this conversati...

Stardate 2023.130. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the fourth and fifth episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "No Win Scenario" and "Imposters". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email =  longbox...

On this Tales of the Legion Project, Peter and I discuss Brave and the Bold #3 (2007) as part of the JLMay 2023 event! (00:26) Preamble: Welcome to the JLMay 2023 podcast crossover event! (15:42) Brave and the Bold #5 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (42:30) Main discussion (1:24:54) Wrap-up and outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Main Title" by Andy Sturmer (from the Batman: Brave and the B...

"Starfinger takes on the Legion with devastating effects!" Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (03:10) Legion of Super-Heroes #41 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (18:34) Main discussion (1:07:24) A quick look at "The Substitutes" episode of the Legion of Super-Heroes cartoon series featuring Starfinger (1:15:31) Announcing our participation in JLMay 2023! (1:21:09) Who's Who Update '87 #...

On this 233rd episode of the podcast, I talk about one of my very favorite comic books of all time: New Teen Titans v1 #38 by George Pérez, Marv Wolfman, Romeo Tanghal, Adrienne Roy, Ben Oda, and Len Wein. Fantastic Comic Fan podcast, episode 28 Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Social media =  Mastodon , Spoutible , Twitter , Hive Social,  Facebook ,  Insta...

Stardate 2023.102. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the second and third episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "Disengage" and "Seventeen Seconds". Links: Taylor Network of Podcasts Taylor Network on Twitter Darrell on Twitter Feedback! Email =  longb...

"Just when the Legion thought they were rid of Starfinger, he comes back, and he's every bit as evil as before!" Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble (06:17) Legion of Super-Heroes #40 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (22:06) Main discussion (1:31:38) Who's Who Update '87 #4 entries: Mentalla and Mon-El (1:46:47) Legion related DCU appearances: Amethyst v3 #1 (2:37:57) Wrap up and outro Se...

I got questions and comments (quemments!) from various people on the interwebs, including several voicemail from Sgt Merica! What revelations shall sprout forth from such missives? Listen and find out! Contributors: Sgt Merica @englishmansdcc (Hive Social) Sleepy Reader (also @sleepyreader666 on Hive Social) @nickmarino (Hive Social) Peter Rios Tommy Redolfi Tom Krajewski Feedback! Email =  longbo...

Stardate 2023.81. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the first episode of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "The Next Generation". But first we talk about Darrell's love for and history with Star Trek . Buckle up because we're going to warp 9.9 with this one fo...

Recorded March 5, 2023. In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, I talk about what I should do about my digital estate, the quadruple murder in my town and the media frenzy about it (warning: language!), as well as some movie/tv/podcast talk. Podcasts: Meanwhile at the Podcast The 4:30 Movie Inglorious Treksperts Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Magnum, podcast The Daily Rios Feedback! Email = ...

It's 2023, and that means it's time to take a look back at my favorite comic books that I read in 2022, with some offerings from folks on social media! But first, I give you some stats about my reading, and I talk about the past and future of the show. I hope you enjoy this episode as much I did recording it. Contributors: An Englishman in San Diego Sgt Merica Martystoked Donald Rex Jr Sleepy Read...

On this Tales of the Legion Project, Peter and I discuss Legion of Super-Heroes v3 Annual #3, "There's No Substitute for the Real Thing"! (00:21) Preamble (09:58) Legion of Super-Heroes Annual 3 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (33:23) Main discussion (1:46:21) Who's Who Update '87 #3: Legion of Substitute Heroes (1:48:11) Wrap-up and outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Invasion" by Blake Ne...

Stardate 2023.35. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I offer you my long overdue reactions to Star Trek: Picard season 2. Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Social media =  Twitter , Hive Social,  Mastodon ,  Facebook , &  Instagram Web =   longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.y...

"A special flashback issue to Colossal Boy's origin, the Science Police Academy, and Gigi's musing over 'the one that got away'." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble, plus quick thoughts on the upcoming Legion of Super-Heroes animated movie and the New Golden Age one-shot (20:49) Legion of Super-Heroes #39 synopsis, general thoughts, and background information (55:09) Cover and main discussion (1:40:16)...

Happy holidays! After an unexpected year off (curse you 2021!), George from Meanwhile at the Podcast returns for our annual Christmas gab bag discussion. This year we discuss the following Christmas related comic books: Super-Sized Alf Holiday Special (1990, Marvel Comics) DC Special Series #21, "Super-Star Holiday Special" (1979, DC Comics) Hot Wheels #6 (1971, DC Comics) Green Lantern: Larfleeze...

I talk about some of the 30 comic books I read in August 2022: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #8 Nightwing Annual 2021 Batman: Urban Legends #10 Bolero tpb (issues #1-5) The New Champion of Shazam #1 and, briefly, a few others Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Social media = @longboxreview on  Twitter , Hive Social, Mastodon , Facebook , &  Instagram Web =   l...

I talk about some of the 47 comic books I read in July 2022: Faithless II (#1-6) Radical: My Year with a Socialist Senator All-New Collectors' Edition C-54: Superman vs Wonder Woman Saga #60 Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite (#1-6) and, briefly, a few others Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Social media = @longboxreview on  Twitter , Mastodon , Facebook ,...

"In this conclusion to the four-part Superboy crossover, learn why Superboy is 'the greatest hero of them all'." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble, anniversary talk, and a new contest! (10:11) Superman vs Superboy Part 3: Action Comics #591 synopsis and general thoughts (23:44) Main discussion (1:53:05) Who's Who Update '87 #2 entry: Flare (1:59:57) Legion vs Time Trapper Part 4: Legion of Super-Heroes...