Relatively Geeky Network

Quarter-Bin Podcast #236John 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 does...

In this 36th 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 ... romance comics! And also romances IN comics.What romance comics has the Professor been reading the last few years? How do Iowa's Joe and Derek Crabbe answer dating questions from 50 years ago? Who are their (and...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #235Star Wars Annual 3, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 1983. "The Apprentice," by Mary Jo Duffy & Klaus Janson.What happens when sci-fi author Derek Kunsken returns to the show to discuss (this time) a sci-fi story? Will he like it more than he did the Adam-12 he covered last time he was on the show? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to...

DOOMED 2099 #1, Marvel Comics, cover-dated 2025.Written by Frank Tieri, with art by Delio Diaz & Frank Alpizar.What happens Doom returns from 2099 to battle the Doom of 2025, who also happens to be the Sorcerer Supreme? Will Doom emerge victorious from this Doom vs Doom battle? Listen to the episode and find out! Click on the player below to listen to the episode: Right-click to download...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #234Sun Devils 1 - 3, DC Comics, cover-dated July, August, & September 1984. "The Gathering: Books 1 - 3," by Gerry Conway & Dan Jurgens. What happens when Sir Iowa's Joe joins the podcast to talk about one of his favorite comic series from his younger days? Do the issues hold up to scrutiny 4 decades later? And does a new wave style skinny tie hold up to scrutiny 4...

The show has been going a long time, but we didn't have a promo ... UNTIL NOW!Thanks to any and all podcasting buddies who use this promo in their shows.Click on the player below to listen to the episode:Right-click to download episode directly Music used in the promo is Dark and Sinister Cello Symphony, by Nick Panek, which I discovered at Pixabay.

In this 35th episode, Alan begins a (fingers crossed) monthly series of episodes featuring the comic book genre assigned to that month. Which makes this episode a discussion of ... science fiction comics!What sci-fi comics has the Professor been reading the last few years?What classic comic titles does he recommend? What new books? Listen to the episode ... and FIND OUT!!!Click on the player...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #034 - 2025: The Year in ReadingIn this 34th episode of the podcast, Professor Alan covers a bit of feedback before launching into a "Year in Review" discussion. He talks about the comics, sci-fi and fantasy magazines, and books he read during 2025, as well as talking about the past, present, & future of the podcast network.Click on the player below to listen to the...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #233DC Comics Presents 57, DC Comics, cover-dated May 1983."Days of Future Past," by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn, with art by Alex Saviuk & Frank McLaughlin.What happens when Kirk Spencer joins Professor Alan to discuss the final story of the Atomic Knights? What comparison does the Professor make to the Super Sons? And how much time do they spend talking about defunct...

DOOM 2099 43 & 44, Marvel Comics, cover-dated May & June 1996."Homecoming," and "Entangling Alliances," by John Francis Moore, with art by Jeff Lafferty & Vince Russell.What happens to DOOM 2099 when original scripter John Francis Moore returns to bring the title back to 2099, and ... to an end? And after covering the entire series, where does the Professor rank it among his personal...