Relatively Geeky Network

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 find out!...

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...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #245The 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 story...

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...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #045 - Heroes Con 2026In 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...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #244Action 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 to the...

Alan's Eyes & Ears #044 - 2026: Mid-Year ReviewIn 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 monthsThe highlight of the year so far has been the May framily trip to Scotland, and special guest Em(!!!) joins to talk about their experiences...

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...

Quarter-Bin Podcast #243Solo 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 objectively? What...

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? Listen to...