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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...

"The Legionnaires want to battle the Time Trapper but wind up as guests of Superboy in Smallville USA!" Timestamps: (00:46) Preamble (06:09) Part 1: Legion of Super-Heroes #37 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (32:07) Main discussion (1:46:42) Who's Who Update '87 #1 entries: Atmos, Black Mace, and Caress (2:01:44) Part 2: Superman v2 #8 synopsis, cover discussion, and general thoug...

Stardate 2022.259. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I give you my thoughts on all the announcements and activities from the Star Trek Day 2022 livestream held on the 56th anniversary of TOS debut. Feedback! Email =  longboxreview@gmail.com Text/voicemail =  208-953-1841 Social media = @longboxreview on  Twitter ,  Facebook , &  Instagram Web =   longboxreview.com Thanks for li...

On this Tales of the Legion Project, Peter and I discuss our first Legion issues! (00:14) Preamble (21:33) Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #254 discussion (51:48) Legion of Super-Heroes #304 discussion (1:31:16) Listener first issues (1:45:15) Wrap-up and outro The Legion Project Forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Please leave comments below, send your...

I talk about many of the comic books I read in June 2022: Glacier City #2 Strange #1 Wonder Woman Historia: The Amazons #1 The Marvels #11 Something Is Killing the Children v4 (#16-20) The Case of Alan Turing Spectators #1 Hit Me #1 Wonder Woman: Earth One v3 Dark Crisis #1 Sandman Mystery Theater #29-32 Chivalry http://panelsyndicate.com/ https://creatortalks.podbean.com/feed.xml Feedback! Email...

Welcome to the first installment of 1 Hit Wonders, where I will be talking about single issue titles that could have been or were specifically intended to be more than one issue, but were not, such as Madame Xanadu #1 from 1981. Will you dare step through the doorway into nightmare with me? (Note: A version of this episode originally released on the Just Another Fanboy podcast feed . Please suppor...

I talk about many of the comic books I read in May 2022: Iron Man #16 Daredevil v6: Doing Time (#26-30) Solo HC (#1-12) Star Trek: Year Five v3 (Valentine's Day Special, #20-25) Nightwing #91 Batman/Superman: World's Finest #2 Saga #58 Radiant Black v2: Team-Up (#7-12) Defenders: There Are No Rules (#2-5) Avengers #144 Please send your comments to longboxreview@gmail.com , chat with me  @longboxre...

Welcome to a special Tales of the Legion Project where we had a live Zoom chat with some wonderful conversation and guests: Al Sedano: https://resurrectionsadamwarlock.tumblr.com/ Ed Moore: https://twitter.com/TealProductions Darren Nowell: http://legionofsubstitutepodcasters.com/ The Legion Project Forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Music Intro/Outro: ZOOM the...