Magazines and Monsters

Welcome to the first installment of my month long celebration of Universal horror! I’m starting off with arguably the biggest classic of them, and I’ve brought along a new guest, too! Please welcome Paul O’Connor to the show! He’s a writer, blogger, and monster kid who loves these classics just like I do, so we’re going to give this film its due! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for t...

It’s a case of the absent minded podcaster! For some reason I completely missed editing and releasing this episode, along with the issue five episode coverage as well. But, you’ll hear both episodes with 2 weeks of each other to catch up. Derek and I have a really good time talking about these magazines, and we also have another secret project going on in the background (more on that later!). As u...

Hey there Phantoms! My pal Jeremiah is back and we’ve got another episode covering two more issues of the Phantom Stranger! We don’t beat around the bush, these issues were a tough pill to swallow in regards to the new creative team, but we do have a couple of positive points to talk about amongst our slight grumbling! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so throu...

Welcome to the final installment of my Star Trek the Original Series retrospective! I’m going out with a bang, as author Derek Kunsken is my guest to talk about one of the most heralded and controversial episodes of the series! So grab your hypo and head to the bridge, as we’re ready to go! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonst...

Hey there, zany ones! My dear friend Mart is back to talk some Bob Haney with me! He chose a crazy comic this time, and we laugh quite a bit at this one. Good ‘ol Mr Haney might have been a bit under the influence when he wrote this adventure for the tenacious Titans! To find out exactly what I mean, you’ll just have to hit that download button to find out! As usual, if you’d like to leave any fee...

Hey there all you psycho surgeons! Monster Matt is back, and he and I have a fantastic DC anthology comic to talk about on todays episode! One story on particular grabbed my attention due to the art by Jim Aparo! We also talk about snow and how much winter sucks. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Mahazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Tw...

Hey all you Trekkies! My good buddy Ranger Gord (Prairie Justice Podcast) is here to talk about one of his favorite episodes of the beloved Star Trek the Original Series! This is a fun one and he and I had a great time discussing it! So crap your heater and head to the transporter room for some mobster action! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email...

Hey there all you howlers! Al Sedano has a here and we’ve got the final two issues of Werewolf by Night! Sort of a sad moment, but in the meantime, listen to us discuss these two insane issues to see the series out! Absolute mayhem ensues! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or...

Hey there all you Trekkies! My good buddy Mike (Comics in the Golden Age podcast) is back and he picked one of my favorite episodes of the series to talk about! This alternate universe adventure is one of the most fan favorite episodes and for good reason. Evil Spock really excels as does Uhura and of course, Captain James T. Kirk! So join Mike and I as we talk about this fun episode. As usual, if...

Hey there zany ones! Evan Bevins is back, and he’s brought a crazy comic to talk about in today’s episode! Batman must team up with The Creeper to stop a bug! That’s right, it’ll take both of these heroes to stop a Hellgrammite! Is this real life? Is this just fantasy? I don’t think Batman or the Creeper knows, but maybe Freddie Mercury does! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the s...

Hey there all you batty listeners! It’s time for more vampire action for you to sink your teeth into! In this episode, Scott and I love almost everything in these comics…except triple H! That goofball aside, these two books have very strong material and focus on the diabolical Dr Sun! So grab a pint of blood, and drink up! Right after you download, of course! As usual, if you’d like to leave any f...

Hey there all you Trekkies! My buddy Tim Price is here to talk some Star Trek! Tim is another long time fan of the show, and he chose not me of the most fun and popular episodes to talk about. We have a great time reminiscing about the show, the actors, and it’s place in modern day pop culture. So set those phasers to fun, and blast away! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show,...

Hey everybody, Jeremiah is back, and he and I have two more issues to talk about! But, these two issues are a little bit of a downer. Not because they’re bad, but because they’re the swan song for Len Wein and Jim Aparo, unfortunately. So, not only do we cover these two issues, but we also lament the departure of these two giants! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can...

Hey there all you Trekkies! My good buddy Ross (Stop! Let’s Team Up, Gallifreys Most Wanted) stopped by to talk about one of his favorite episodes from the series! We first talk a bit about his first experiences and love of the series and franchise, then dive into the episode! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com...

Hey there all you Trekkies! I’ve been working behind the scenes getting together a Star Trek themed set of episodes. I wanted to spotlight a few episodes from the original series. I knew my first guest had to be Karen, as we’ve talked about the show a few times off line, plus on Planet 8, she’s talked with guys (Larry and Bob) about the franchise multiple times. Her pick is a fantastic representat...

Hey there zany ones! My pal from The Waiting for Doom podcast, Paul Hix is back, and we have one crazy comic to talk about in this episode! None other than the Doom Patrol, of course, aided by The Flash! Plus, we get the Chief talking smack as usual! So don’t delay, download and listen in! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonste...

Hey everybody! After a fun and ghoulish Christmas comic, I’ve lured Mart Gray (Too Dangerous for a Girl) back to the crypt for some horrific fun! We’ve got a gothic issue of House of Secrets on our plates and can’t wait to dig in to this cemetery of delights! So hit that download button and enjoy! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesa...

Call this one “the lost episode!” Back in the summertime 2024, my buddy Professor Alan stopped by to talk about one his favorite characters, Adam Strange! He’s no Dr Strange but he is pretty cool. This crazy adventure swaps Superman and Adam’s home worlds! And of course, shenanigans ensue! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or...

Hey there all you howlers! Al Sedano is here and we’ve got two issues of werewolf by night to rap about! There are only two more issues after these and we push aside some melancholic feelings about it, and have a good time. The wrap of the Dr Glitternight story line, and some startling new powers for Jack! All this and more, so strap in and get ready to wolf out! As usual, if you’d like to leave a...

Hey there zany ones! Ed is back here with me for some crazy action with Batman and Green Arrow teaming up! We talk about this in side in depth, with some of its shall we say interesting dialogue and tropes. Once we get past that, though, it’s a fun time talking B&B as usual! So dive in headfirst as that’s the only way to read Bob Haney! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the sho...

Hey everybody, Scott West is back, and so is our coverage of the Tomb of Dracula! It’s been a couple of months, but we’re diving back in headfirst! This second Dr Sun story line is really heating up, and this time it looks as if the Lord of vampires is in big trouble! He’s heading to the good old USA, and to a confrontation with Dr Sun and his new henchman! Plus…Harold H Harold (sigh). As usual, i...

Hey everybody! My buddy Clinton from The Days of High Adventure podcast is back, and we’ve got a fantastic magazine to discuss! Clinton and I have talked Conan in the past, but this time we’re talking Kull! This epic adventure is one of my favorites, and I knew I had to talk about it at some point. Now is that time! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on...

Hey there all you werewolves! Dr Anj is here, and he’s brought two crazy comics with him to talk about! You normally don’t think of Worlds Finest when you think horror comics, but this two part story is definitely an exception! So get ready for a Kryptonian werewolf, a were-unicorn (yes, you read that right!), and a Man-Bat (no not that one)! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the s...

Hey everybody! I’m bringing a bit of a extra Halloween love here, with another film by Val Lewton (and Jacques Tourneau)! And I’ve got my good friend Dr Anj here with me to talk about I Walked with a Zombie! This film is definitely not what modern horror fans would consider a zombie film, but Lewton did something very interesting and creepy as well! So join us for a fun conversation now! As usual,...

Hey everybody! Jeremiah is back here with me, and we’ve got a pair of Phantom Stranger comics to talk about! These two issues are fun but there’s also an intriguing backup story that we enjoyed quite a bit. So tune in and enjoy the show! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page (just search Magazines a...