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Ep 191Favorite Comic Books of 2020
It's time for my annual tradition of looking back at the previous year of comic books and talking about my favorites. Also, listen for details on how to win some TKO Studios comic book collections! Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 190Pull List Review - January 2021 Comics
EI talk about the following comics I read during January 2021: Superman: The Man of Steel #80-82 The Brave and the Bold #177 and 179 Giant Days v5 SFSX v1 Moneyshot v1 Dark Ark v3 Dark Ark: After the Flood Batman: Three Jokers Peter Cannon: Thunderbolt v1 Adventureman v1 Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 6Tales of the Legion Project: LSH v3 Annual #2
Welcome to the Tales of the Legion Project where we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes material outside of the Baxter run. This episode we discuss the 1986 Annual #2 "Child of Darkness, Child of Light". Timestamps: (00:26) Preamble, plus a new contest announcement! (11:48) Legion of Super-Heroes v3 Annual #2 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover talk (45:27) Main discussion (1:27:00) Other thoughts on the art and story (1:37:55) Next episode announcement, wrap-up, and Outro MUSIC INTRO/OUTRO: "Darkseid Takes Control" by Kristopher Carter from the Superman: The Animated Series original soundtrack Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening!
Ep 5Center Seat: Star Trek: Voyager Season 1
Stardate 2021.48. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, Damian (sleepyreader666 on YouTube and Twitter) joins me to talk about the first season of Voyager. We discuss Damian's introduction to and experience with Star Trek generally, then we talk about the pilot episode, "Caretaker", some other specific episodes and characters, and thoughts about the overall season. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)
Ep 189Pull List Review - December 2020 Comics
I talk about the following comics I read during December 2020: DC's Very Merry Multiverse 80-Page Giant Batman/Catwoman #1 The Union #1 Action Comics #1028 Superman #28 The Green Lantern #10 Justice League Dark #28 Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 34The Gutters: Is it 2021 Yet?!
ERecorded January 17, 2021 -- Warning: Language In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, I talk about: The coup attempt What we did over the Christmas and New Year's holidays I have a new grandson! My last (I hope!) health update What we've been watching and the podcasts I've been listening to Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Happy new year to you and yours. Be safe. Thanks for listening!
Ep 27The Legion Project 27: Going Home
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble, with words on the passing of creator Steve Lightle (27:04) Legion of Super-Heroes #27 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (42:55) Main discussion (1:32:58) Taking a look at the various plots and subplots of the first 27 issues. (1:54:17) Who's Who 20 entries on Saturn Girl, Saturn Queen, Sensor Girl, and Shadow Lass, Booster Gold #9, and Super Powers III #2 (2:24:46) Wrap-up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 188DC Comics' Infinite Frontier
Not a Previews or review episode (but maybe a little bit of both)! DC Comics is trying something new with its Infinite Frontier initiative where everything matters, and I'm here to talk about it! Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 4Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 4
bonusThe Last of the Spirits
Ep 3Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 3
bonusThe Second of the Three Spirits
Ep 187Christmas Gab Bag 2020
Happy holidays! George from Meanwhile at the Podcast returns for our annual Christmas gab bag discussion. This year we discuss the following Christmas related comic books: DC Comics – House of Mystery #257 (1978) Marvel Comics – Daredevil #7 (2011) DC Comics – Impact Winter Special (1992) Classics Illustrated – A Christmas Carol (1990) Fawcett – Dennis the Menace Christmas Special (1975) DC Comics – Superman's Christmas Adventure (1940) Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast or interact with George, Rodney, and Kristin through the following ways: http://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast https://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATP https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 2Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 2
bonusThe First of the Three Spirits
Ep 1Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Stave 1
bonusMarley's Ghost
The Gutters: Thanksgiving Leftovers
EIn this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, I talk about: My solitary Thanksgiving My ongoing health issues How I've been entertaining myself (via podcasts, movies, and television) Thoughts on the 2020 election And finally, my favorite Christmas movies/specials Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Happy holidays to you and yours. Be safe. Thanks for listening! Recorded November 29, 2020
Ep 4Center Seat: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Commentary
Stardate 2020.342. Star Trek: The Motion Picture was released on December 7, 1979 -- 41 years ago -- and it's time to celebrate the first Star Trek film! Pop in your Director's Cut DVD and follow along as I provide my own fan commentary about one of my favorite Star Trek films. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)
Ep 26The Legion Project 26: Illusion
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #26: "Illusion". While hiding from the Fatal Five, Projectra tells her fellow Legionnaires why she rejoined as Sensor Girl. Later, during the battle with the Fatal Five, *REDACTED* is murdered by the Emerald Empress, and Sensor Girl metes out retribution! Plus, Who's Who entries and more! Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (15:47) Legion of Super-Heroes #26 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (29:41) Main discussion (1:32:06) Thoughts on the art, other story points, reader reactions, and more (2:03:48) Who's Who #19 entries on Quislet and others; Super Powers III #1 featuring Tyr; Legion appearances in Booster Gold #8 and "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow" (in Action Comics and Superman) (2:43:15) A look at Back Issue #120 featuring Steve Lightle's Legion Outpost proposal (2:53:19) Wrap-up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 186Girl Power: Bad Luck Chuck, Hex Wives, Shanghai Red
I give my thoughts on the following trade collections: Bad Luck Chuck (Dark Horse), Hex Wives (DC Vertigo), and Shanghai Red (Image). Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 3Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard Season 1
Stardate 2020.302. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I offer my reactions to the first season of Star Trek: Picard. How well does this post-Next Gen milieu hold up? Is Star Trek: Picard little more than a Star Trek: The Next Generation reunion show? And what about these new characters and the overall plot? Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)
Ep 25The Legion Project 25: Revelation
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #25: "Revelation". While the Legion searches for Sensor Girl, a new Fatal Five attack the team! If that's not enough, Sensor Girl's identity is finally and shockingly revealed -- who could she be?! Plus, Who's Who entries and more! Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble (09:11) Legion of Super-Heroes #25 synopsis, cover discussion, and general thoughts (38:19) Main discussion on the new Fatal Five, Legion subplots, Mentalla, and more (1:41:51) More thoughts on the Sensor Girl revelation and behind the scenes info (2:03:36) Who's Who #18 entries on Phantom Girl, Polar Boy, Proty, Pulsar Stargrave, the Phantom Zone, and Professor Ivo; also, a quick look at Booster Gold #7 (2:41:19) Wrap up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 32The Gutters: MTBI
Recorded September 27, 2020 Mild traumatic brain injury. And some other stuff. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 185Raina Telgemeier's Sisters
Recorded August 1, 2020 I'm joined by my 14-year-old granddaughter Madison to discuss Raina Telgemeier's wonderful graphic novel Sisters. This is my favorite of the memoirs set and we had a lovely conversation about it. What did you think of this book? Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 184The Dark Knight, the Krakoans, and the Last Son
Recorded August 9, 2020 I give some quick(ish) thoughts on the Batman: Universe, House of X/Powers of X, and Superman: Up in the Sky hard cover collections. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Link: https://neverstaydead.podbean.com/e/a-pox-on-your-house-of-x/
Ep 2Center Seat: Star Trek: Discovery Season 1
Stardate 2020.246. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I talk about the first season of Star Trek: Discovery. Discover if I thought the new series lived up to the promise of Star Trek. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)
Ep 183Breaking Late News - DC Comics Layoffs
Recorded August 16, 2020 Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) returns after too long an absence to discuss the DC Comics layoffs that were reported on August 10, 2020, and what that could mean going forward, not just for DC Comics, but for the comic book industry. Travis also offers a mini review of John Constantine: Hellblazer. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Links: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dc-comics-dc-universe-hit-by-major-layoffs-1306743 https://www.gamesradar.com/dc-in-the-midst-of-significant-organizational-changes/ https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-layoffs-reportedly-a-bloodbath/ https://comicbook.com/dc/news/dc-comics-layoffs-bob-harras-brian-cunningham/ https://twitter.com/gerryconway/status/1293226593997873152 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/dcs-jim-lee-companys-future-we-are-still-business-publishing-comics-1307413
Ep 24The Legion Project 24: Suspicion
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #24: "Suspicion" and (the backup tale) "Togetherness". The Legion's suspicion about Sensor Girl finally reaches a tipping point, Mentalla disappears from the Legion Academy, Emerald Empress recruits a new member for the Fatal Five, and Lightning Lass and Timber Wolf have a heart to heart. Plus, listener feedback, Who's Who entries, Legion tech in Booster Gold #6, and more! Timestamps: (6:01) Feedback (16:04) Synopsis (25:07) Cover discussion (34:15) "Suspicion" analysis (1:06:18) Subplots discussion (1:49:25) "Togetherness" discussion (2:07:16) Who's Who and Booster Gold talk (2:24:11) Outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 31The Gutters: Wear the damn mask!
ERecorded July 12, 2020 More thoughts about COVID-19 (the new normal), #blacklivesmatter, #defundthepolice, what I've been up to recently with the family, and what pop culture I've been consuming (including Hamilton!). Warning: Explicit language used. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Links: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# https://nymag.com/strategist/article/where-to-donate-for-black-lives-matter.html https://defundthepolice.carrd.co/ https://thedailyrios.com/category/the-daily-rios/ https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com/59-a-break-from-crazy-world https://youtu.be/nspfQILv4is?t=738 https://www.thisamericanlife.org/709/the-reprieve
Ep 182LBR X: Listener Questions!
I'm celebrating 10 years of podcasting by reminiscing and then answering listener questions (at the 28:32 mark)! Thanks to everyone who sent me Twitter messages, email, and voicemail. Here's to another 10 years!(?) Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Links: Sgt. Merica on Twitter and on YouTube James on Twitter and his blog, A Comic Book Addict Melanie J on Twitter and her podcast, Nerd Goggles Damian, aka Sleepy Reader on Twitter and on YouTube George on Twitter and his podcast, Meanwhile at the Podcast Chris on Twitter and his podcast, Creator Talks Sean on Twitter Travis on Twitter and on YouTube Dan on Twitter Peter on Twitter and his podcasts (Recorded July 5, 2020)
Ep 1LBR presents Center Seat, a Star Trek podcast
Stardate 2020.190. Star Trek was my first fandom, way before comic books, and while I have included Star Trek related material in the podcast feed before, I decided to rebrand those shows as Center Seat, my new Star Trek podcast. This episode I talk about why I love Star Trek and why it matters to me. Future episodes will include movie and tv series commentary, as well as other topics. I hope you will join me on this strange new adventure. If you like Star Trek, please tell others about this new imprint of the Longbox Review podcast. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, or visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening!
Ep 23The Legion Project 23: Back Home in Hell!
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #23: "Back Home in Hell!". Mon-El's lead serum has stopped working, and to stay alive he must return to the Phantom Zone! Plus, Who's Who entries and more. Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble, the Legion of Super-Heroes animated series Blu-Ray/DVD set announced, and more. (14:21) Legion of Super-Heroes #23 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion. (27:04) Main discussion on Mon-El, Tellus, the Phantom Zone, post-Crisis time travel, the return of Steve Lightle, and more. (1:54:23) Letter column reactions and behind the scenes information on the issue. (2:02:13) Legion appearances throughout the DCU: Who's Who #16 entries on Mon-El, Mordru, Nemesis Kid, and Night Girl; and Booster Gold #5. (2:14:46) Wrap up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
LBR X Retrosode 10: Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This final retrosode is a rebroadcast of episode 169 from 2019 where I talked with MJ from the Nerd Goggles podcast about her show and then we start discussing the Birds of Prey trade Of Like Minds (the rest of the conversation about this trade is in episode 170, linked below). Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Original posts: https://longboxreview.com/2019/04/24/birds-of-prey-of-like-minds-part-1/ https://longboxreview.com/2019/05/01/birds-of-prey-of-like-minds-part-2/
LBR X Retrosode 9: Smile!
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 146 from 2018 where my granddaughter Madison and I talk about one of her (and my) favorite graphic novels, Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Original post: https://longboxreview.com/2018/08/15/podcast-146-raina-telgemeiers-smile/
LBR X Retrosode 8: Christmas Gab Bag
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 129 from 2017 where George from the Meanwhile at the Podcast and I talk about some Christmas themed or related comic books. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Original post: https://longboxreview.com/2017/12/18/podcast-129-christmas-gab-bag/
Ep 5Tales of the Legion Project: Legionnaires 3
Welcome to the Tales of the Legion Project where we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes material outside of the Baxter run. This episode we talk about the 1985/6 mini-series Legionnaires 3. Timestamps: (00:36) Preamble (08:00) Legionnaires 3 issues 1 thru 4: synopsis, general thoughts, and cover talk (32:13) Main discussion focusing on Lightning Lad, Cosmic Boy, and Saturn Girl (1:04:54) A deep dive into the origins and appearances of the Time Trapper (1:37:00) Final thoughts on the mini-series, the art, and feedback. (1:58:57) Wrap-up and Outro Music Intro/Outro: from the 2009 In the World's Dusk audio movie Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening!
Ep 181Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular!
Holy octogenarian! Robin the Boy Wonder turns 80?! This episode I discuss the stories, pinups, and other items in the Robin 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular! Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Thanks for listening! Links: Dick Grayson spotlight post New Teen Titans spotlight episode Variant covers "Robin the Boy Wonder" by Jan and Dean
LBR X Retrosode 7: Legion of Super-Heroes Spotlight
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 105 from 2016 where Peter Rios from The Daily Rios podcast and I talk about one of my very favorite comic book teams of all time, the Legion of Super-Heroes. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Original post: https://longboxreview.com/2016/09/28/podcast-episode-105-legion-of-super-heroes-spotlight-with-peter-rios/
LBR X Retrosode 6: New Teen Titans Spotlight
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 92 from 2015 where I talk about one of my very favorite comic book titles of all time, The New Teen Titans. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Original post: https://longboxreview.com/2015/12/19/podcast-episode-92-new-teen-titans-spotlight/
LBR X Retrosode 5: Danger Club, part 1
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 88 from 2015 where I talk about the fantastic series Danger Club with Damian (sleepyreader666). Be sure to check Damian's YouTube channel as well as the other episodes. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years. Danger Club episodes: Episode 88 (issues 1-2) Episode 89 (issues 3-4) Episode 90 (issues 5-6) Episode 91 (issues 7-8)
Ep 22The Legion Project 22: Dead End
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #22: "Dead End". Universo makes a move, the mystery of Sensor Girl continues, and relationship drama! Plus, a Who's Who entry and Legion appearances in other comic books. Timestamps: (00:42) Preamble (09:47) Legion of Super-Heroes #22 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion. (25:31) Main discussion on Greg LaRocque's art, Universo, continuing the Sensor Girl mystery, and a Mon-El sub-plot (1:10:58) Thoughts on a major new development between Shrinking Violet and Lightning Lass and letter column reactions (1:41:10) Legion appearances throughout the DCU: Who's Who #15 entry on Matter-Eater Lad, Booster Gold #4, and DC Comics Presents #93 with Elastic Lad. (1:52:45) Wrap up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 180Wonder Woman #750
Suffering Sappho! This episode I discuss the stories, pinups, and other items in Wonder Woman #750! Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Please subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening! Links: Other covers Meanwhile at the Podcast episode 52, Podcast Creators Talk Creator Talks podcast
LBR X Retrosode 4: 10 Top 5 Lists
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 50 from 2013 where I provided 10 Top 5 lists: Villains Heroes Teams Artists Writers Movies Animated series Limited series Graphic novels Ongoing series Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years.
LBR X Retrosode 3: Who the &#@% Am I?
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 32 where I talk about why I started the podcast and about the comic book related and some other podcasts I was listening to in 2012. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years.
LBR X Retrosode 2: The First Conversation with Oddfellowsthoughts
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 4 which was my first on-mic conversation with one of my oldest friends, Travis. He has his own YouTube channel, so please watch his videos and subscribe to his show: https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years.
Ep 21The Legion Project 21: Obsession
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #21: "Obsession". While Brainiac 5 becomes a stalker, the Emerald Empress starts a recruiting drive! And in the backup tale, Quislet shows Wildfire who's boss. Plus, Who's Who entries and Legion appearances in other comic books. Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble, quick thoughts on the current LSH series, a Five Years Later Legion collection, and more. (25:15) Legion of Super-Heroes #21 synopsis, general thoughts and cover discussion. (41:44) Main discussion on Emerald Empress, the mystery of Sensor Girl, a Mon-El subplot, and more. (1:23:44) Other thoughts, including a quick talk on the back-up Quislet story, "Training Session". (1:40:44) Who's Who #14 Legion entries: Magnetic Kid and Mano; also, Booster Gold #3 and minor Legion appearances throughout the DCU. (1:51:12) Wrap up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 30The Gutters: COVID-19 and Finding Joy
I ramble on about COVID-19/coronavirus for a bit before I dive into my usual shtick, trying to find a bit of joy as we cope with the pandemic. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lbr or subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening! Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/category/podcast/gutters/
Ep 1LBR X Retrosode 1: Batman #700, Superman #700, and Wonder Woman #600
bonus2020 is the 10th anniversary of the Longbox Review podcast, and to celebrate, I am spotlighting 10 episodes from the archive. This is a rebroadcast of episode 1 where I talked about Batman #700, Superman #700, and Wonder Woman #600. Thank you for supporting the podcast over these 10 years.
Ep 20The Legion Project 20: To Control a World
Presenting a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we will discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". In this episode we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes #20: "To Control a World". Some Legionnaires take over a (war)world and then Dream Girl and White Witch attend a party! Plus, Who's Who entries and Legion appearances in other comic books in early 1986! Timestamps: (00:42) Preamble (05:20) Legion of Super-Heroes #20 synopsis, cover discussion, and general thoughts. (23:02) Main discussion; a look back at Tyr's first appearance in Superboy 197 and 199; the subplots with Brainiac 5 and Sensor Girl and others; and the art (1:06:41) "Night of Madness" backup tale with Dream Girl and White Witch (1:15:11) Who's Who #13 Legion entries: League of Super-Assassins, Legion Academy, Legion of Substitute Heroes, Legion of Super-Heroes, Legion of Super-Villains, LSH HQ, Legion of Super-Pets, Lightning Lad, Lightning Lass, Lighting Lord, Krypto, and Lady Quark; also, quick mentions of Crisis 12 and Booster Gold 2. (1:57:04) Wrap up and outro Please leave comments below, send your comments to [email protected] or [email protected], or chat with us @longboxreview or @peterjrios on Twitter. Thanks for listening! Intro theme: "Lost City" by RhoMusic https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos
Ep 179Favorite Comic Books of 2019!
It's 2020 and that means it's time to reflect on the previous year and talk about my favorite comic books that came out in 2019! Please let me know what your favorites were! If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lbr or subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening!
Ep 178New Fun Comics: Undiscovered Country, 20XX, and Dragonfly and Dragonflyman
This episode I talk about some number one issues: Undiscovered Country and 20XX from Image Comics and Dragonfly and Dragonflyman from Ahoy comics. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lbr or subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening!
Ep 29The Gutters: Post Holiday Blues
This episode I talk about what I did over Christmas and New Year's, and I provide some podcast recommendations and some talk about the movies (including Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Frozen 2) and tv I've watched. Plus, how work's been going lately. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lbr or subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening! Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/category/podcast/gutters/
Ep 177Christmas Gab Bag 2019
Happy holidays! I joined George from Meanwhile at the Podcast for the our third annual talk about some Christmas comics. Specifically, we discuss: Image Comics - Dynamo 5 Holiday Special (2010) Boom! Studios - Rugrats: C is For Chanukah (2018) DC Comics - DC Holiday Special (2017) DC Comics - Superman Vol. 1 No. 369 (1981) Marvel Comics - Merry X-Men Holiday Special (2018) Marvel Comics - Marvel Team-Up Vol. 1 No. 127 (1982) Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast and let George and company know how much you like their show through the various ways listed below: http://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast https://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATP https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp https://www.facebook.com/artnerrd https://shop.spreadshirt.com/artnerrd Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lbr or subscribe, rate, and review the show via Apple podcasts. Thanks for listening!