Relatively Geeky Network

In this 48th episode, Alan continues a monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... Horror comics! He and Billy D talk ghouls, ghosts zombies, monsters ... and MORE!!! How did Billy become such a big fan of spooky-time stories? Which horror characters and titles are his favorite? And will Billy actually admit to liki...

The Uncanny X-Men 145 , Marvel Comics, cover-dated May 1981. "Kidnapped!" written by Chris Claremont, with art by Dave Cockrum & Joe Rubinstein. What happens when Doctor Doom spends some quality time with the X-Men for the first time ever? Do they all become best buddies? How does his dinner date with Storm go? And what does Arcade have to do with all of this?  Listen to the episode and f...

In this 47th 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 ... Fantasy comics! He and Clinton Robison talk Conan, Rat Queens, Once & Future, Grimm Fairy Tales ... and MORE!!! How did Clinton become such a big fan of sword and sorcery tales? Which fantasy characters are his f...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #245 The Invaders 10, cover-dated November 1976 . Frame story by Roy Thomas, with art by Frank Robbins & Frank Springer, but also the reprint story "The Reaper!" by Stan Lee, with art by Syd Shores, Al Avison, & Al Gabriele. What happens when Professor Alan invites podcast veteran Sean Whalen on to the show to discuss an issue from 1976 that is pretty much really a...

In this 46th 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 ... Jack Kirby Comics! He and Paul Spataro talk Doctor Doom, the Fourth World, Doctor Doom, Thor, Captain America, Doctor Doom ... and MORE!!! How did Paul become such a big fan of The King? Which Kirby characters are hi...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #045 - Heroes Con 2026 In this 45th episode of the podcast, Alan is joined by Derek Crabbe (from The Fanholes Podcast) to discuss their experiences at Heroes Con 2026. They talk about meeting creators, attending panels, sharing meals, hanging out with friends old and new, and the comics and original art they purchased! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Righ...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #244 Action Comics 502, DC Comics, cover-dated December 1979. "Fall and Rise of the Star-Child" by Cary Bates, with art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte .   What happens when Professor Alan tackles (for the first time ever) a story featuring Supergirl? How do she and her cousin do as foster parents to an alien baby? And how do The Galactic Golem and The Parasite fit in t...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #044 - 2026: Mid-Year Review In this 44th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan breaks all the rules, by issuing a mid-year review. In it he talks about the comics, books, and TV he's consumed throughout the first (almost) 6 months The highlight of the year so far has been the May framily trip to Scotland, and special guest Em(!!!) joins to talk about their experiences over...

In this 43rd 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 ... Western comics! He and Kirk Spencer talk Lone Ranger, Kid Colt, Red Wolf, Jonah Hex ... and MORE!!! How did Kirk become such a big fan of Westerns? Which Western characters are his favorite? And why does the Professo...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #243 Solo Avengers 7 , cover-dated June 1988 . "Hijacked!" by Tom DeFalco, with art by M.D. Bright and Jose Marzan.   and   "The Token," by Bob Layton & Jackson Guice.   What happens when Professor Alan invites Jason Alberich from the Longbox Crusade to to discuss issue 7 of Solo Avengers? Will Jason be able to overcome his Hawkeye fandom to judge the stories...

Fantastic Four vol 7.2 (legacy 695) , Marvel Comics, cover-dated February 2023. "The Night of Doom," written by Ryan North, with art by Iban Coello. What happens Reed & Sue spend some quality time a small-town only to find the place overrun by Doombots? Do they really get escorted out of town by the local police? And what does all of say about Doom's relationship with his late mother?  Li...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #242 Fury of Firestorm 57, DC Comics, cover-dated March 1987. "Due Monday" by Barbara Randall, with art by Jose Delbo and Steve Mitchell .   What happens when Professor Alan jumps into a fill-in issue of a title he has conspicuously avoided since the podcast began? Will the story's university setting be enough to earn a passing grade from the difficult grader? Listen to th...

In this 42nd 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 ... adventure comics! He and Mike Atchison talk, Conan, Tarzan, pirates, pulp heroes ... and MORE!!! What cartoon theme songs do Alan & Mike break into? What strange DC curiosities does Alan discuss during the show?...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #241 Analog Science Fiction / Science Fact, September 1986.   What happens when Professor Alan cover a NOT COMIC BOOK for the FIRST TIME EVER on this show? How exactly will he cover a Sci0Fi prose digest? Will he REALLY talk about EVERY PAGE in the issue? Listen to the episode and find out!   Click on the player below to listen to the episode:   Right-click to do...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #041 - Movie Countdown V In this 41st  episode of this podcast endeavor, Alan begins by covering feedback from prior episodes. After that, the Professor talks about the most recent 20 movies that he has watched, counting them down to #1!  Where do the 1st & 3rd Knives Out films rank? Which 4 car-based movies are on the list? Where do Superman 2025, Bride of Fra...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #240 Free Comic Book Day 2026 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 how did FCBD Correspondent Tom Panarese do at HIS store? Listen to the episode and find out!   Click on...

In this 40th 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 ... crime comics! And also crime-themed TV shows, novels, & movies. What are Dr. Anj's favorite crime movies? Which 70s cop shows did Professor Alan watch as a kid? And what two excellent comics do they bring to the...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #239 Batman 348 , cover-dated June 1982 .   "Shadow Play" by Gerry Conway, Gene Colan & Klaus Janson.   and   "The Man, The Bullet, The Cat, pt 1," by Bruce Jones, Trevor von Eeden, & Pablos Marcos.   What happens when we continue our "Batman phase" by inviting Keith G Baker on the show? How does it go when we accompany Batman as he moves back to Way...

In this 39th 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 ... humor comics! And also funny comic strips, cartoons, TV shows, & movies. What observational humor skills does Captain Entropy bring to the episode? Does he prefer knock-knock jokes, or slapstick?  Listen to...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #238 Alien Legion 7 - 9, Marvel Epic Comics, cover-dated October 1988, December 1988, & February 1989. "The Bite," "Duty Elsewhere," & "Scalpel," all written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Larry Stroman & Mark Farmer .   What happens when we wrap up our science-fiction mini-series wraps up with a bit of military sci-fi? What do we think of these stories from early...

Amazing Spider-Man 5 , Marvel Comics, cover-dated October 1963. "Marked for Destruction by Doctor Doom," by Stan Lee & Steve Ditko. What happens when Doctor Doom meets the friendly neighborhood wall-crawler? Do they become best buddies? Does someone get accidentally kidnapped? And do the troublemakers in blue REALLY show up at the end for no good reason? Listen to the episode and find out!  C...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #237 Star Trek 62 & 63 , DC Comics, cover-dated August & September 1994.   "The Alone, parts 1 & 2," both written by Kevin Ryan, with art by Rod Whigham & Arne Starr. What happens "Poor Gene" Hendricks attempts to redeem his quarter-bin legacy? Can the Enterprise crew help Gene earn a new nickname? And does someone in the crew ... die??? Listen to the episo...

In this 38th 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 ... global comics! And also global comic shops, and comics-related global travel. What international experiences to Ruth & Darrin Sutherland bring to the episode? And how just HOW MANY manga does Ruth recommend?????...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #037 - Anatomy of a Collection, pt 6 In this sixth 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 covers comics including but not limited to: Firestorm, Groo, Green Arrow, Fantastic Four, Fred Hembeck Destroys the Marvel Universe ... and MORE! How many of these comics are...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #236 John 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 doe...