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Ep 4Tales of the Legion Project: Legion of Super-Heroes (v8) #1
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 brand new Legion of Super-Heroes (v8) #1 (2019). Timestamps: (00:36) Preamble (05:48) Legion of Super-Heroes (v8) #1 synopsis, cover talk, & general thoughts (28:10) Main discussion (1:21:52) Discussing LSH #0, the "Archie Legion" reboot from 1994 (1:33:37) Discussing LSH #1, the "Threeboot" from 2004 (1:44:27) 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! Music Intro/Outro: "The Legion After Reign" by Blake Neely from the Supergirl Season 3 original television soundtrack
Ep 28The Gutters: 2019-11-16
This episode I talk about going to Rose City Comicon (for just a day!) with one of my best friends, a family wedding, an ER visit, and a concert trip to Salt Lake City with my daughter. Plus, some podcast recommendations and some movies and tv I've watched. Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/category/podcast/gutters/
Ep 19The Legion Project 19: No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
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 #19: "No Good Deed Goes Unpunished". The Legion's controllers come home to roost! Plus, Who's Who entries, and we also discuss Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2 and Superman #14 – 16! Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble (09:33) Legion of Super-Heroes #19 synopsis, general thoughts, & cover discussion (25:50) Main discussion (1:18:48) Talking about the Invisible Kid II back-up tale, reader reactions, and more (1:36:09) Who's Who #12 Legion entries: Karate Kid, the Khunds, & the JLA Satellite; also, other Legion appearances in Nov. 1985, including Booster Gold #1. (1:56:11) Thoughts and reactions to Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #2 as well as Superman #14 – 16 by Brian Michael Bendis and company. (2:17:26) 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 176Breaking Late Comic Book News - New York Comicon 2019
ETravis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss comic book news from New York Comic Con! 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!
Ep 175October 2019 Previews
We peruse the October 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in December. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Thanks for listening! Timestamps: (7:20) Image (28:59) Dark Horse (41:31) IDW (59:19) Dynamite (1:07:20) Boom (1:14:29) Rest of the catalog (2:02:50) Marvel (2:20:18) DC Comics Links: Meanwhile at the Podcast feed: http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/meanwhileatp On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp/ Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5n7Kvo04HhggDCZ92GkuiW?si=G3f5ggafQKGdwnL3owSa6Q
Ep 174Behind the Podcast Appearance, the Podcast!
In July, 2019, I was asked to join Behind the Podcast host Adamo Barbieri, along with other guest Mike Rapin of the I Read Comic Books podcast, to talk about why I podcast, why I love comic books so much, and what keeps me podcasting. GetVokl.com has given me permission to rebroadcast that fun conversation to you. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did being a part of it! 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!
Ep 18The Legion Project 18: Has Anyone Noticed a Crisis Going On?
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 #18, "Has Anyone Noticed a Crisis Going On?". The Legion is having a Crisis (cross-over)! Plus, Who's Who entries, and we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium #1! Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble (10:30) Legion of Super-Heroes #18 synopsis, Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes #343 talk, general thoughts, and the origin of the Infinite Man (36:55) Main discussion, connecting Legion to the Crisis, and other plot lines (1:35:21) Who's Who #11 Legion entries: Infinite Man, Insect Queen, Invisible Kid I and II, and other Legion appearances throughout the DC universe at this time (1:57:24) Thoughts and reactions to the first issue of Legion of Super-Heroes: Millennium by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee, and company (2:26:10) 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 17The Legion Project 17: A New Beginning
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 #17, "A New Beginning". The Legion protects their benefactor, R. J. Brande, from assassination by a business rival, who is someone from the Legion's past! Plus, Who's Who entries and we talk more about the Legion revival! Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble (03:06) Legion of Super-Heroes #17 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover comparisons (30:32) Main discussion, ongoing subplots, the Legionnaires' Fact Files, and more (1:26:52) Who's Who issue #10 Legion entry: Heroes of Lallor (1:41:01) Reactions to the Bendis/Legion news from July including a Ryan Sook group shot of the full roster (1:54:26) 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 3Tales of the Legion Project: Justice League vs the Fatal Five Movie
Welcome to the Tales of the Legion Project where we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes adjacent material. This episode we talk about the DC animated movie Justice League vs the Fatal Five (2019). Timestamps: (00:47) Preamble, creator background info and voice cast list (10:45) Justice League vs the Fatal Five synopsis and general thoughts (19:07) Main discussion on the Fatal Five, Jessica Cruz, and Star Boy, and using LSH concepts in previous cartoons (1:02:24) More thoughts on the ending, Star Boy's powers and other tidbits. (1:18:23) Feedback on the movie and wrap-up. (1:22:42) 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! End music credit: Dynamic Music Partners
Ep 27The Gutters: Vacationapalooza!
This episode I talk about the two (count 'em 2!) vacations I went on this year. First, a joint birthday gift trip my wife and I gave each other: a week in Scotland! Then, a week in Boise for my granddaughter's birthday and a few days on the Oregon coast with the family. Plus, what I read while in the car, watched after we returned, and some other tidbits along the way. Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/category/podcast/gutters/
Ep 173Breaking Late Comic Book News - SDCC/August 2019
Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss comic book news from San Diego Comic Con and more from the month of August 2019 that caught our attention. 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!
Ep 172August 2019 Previews
We peruse the August 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in October. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Thanks for listening! Timestamps: (2:00) Halloween Fest (8:00) Image (24:54) Dark Horse (39:30) DC Comics (1:39:56) IDW (1:53:25) Marvel (2:16:55) Dynamite (2:22:05) Boom (2:28:17) Rest of the catalog Links: Meanwhile at the Podcast feed: http://www.meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcast/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/meanwhileatp On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatp/
Ep 16The Legion Project 16: Baptism
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 #16, "Baptism". Brainiac 5 is beside himself over the death of his beloved Supergirl in the Crisis, the Legionnaires gather for the baptism of Lightning Lad's and Saturn Girl's son, and a new mystery begins! Plus, Who's Who entries and we talk about the Legion revival! Timestamps: (00:41) Preamble and updates (07:37) Legion of Super-Heroes #16 synopsis, general thoughts and cover comparisons (23:46) Talking about Bob Smith inks over Steve Lightle's "final" regular pencils and more general thoughts (35:17) Main discussion, a look at the Legion appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #8, and how the future (and Brainiac 5) handles the death of Supergirl (1:14:17) Rounding out the other storylines in the issue including more questions (and behind the scenes info) about Who is Sensor Girl? (1:47:00) Who's Who issue #9 Legion entries: Grimbor, as well as a little on Guardians of the Universe and Gemworld (1:57:00) Discussing and speculating on the current news of a Legion of Super-Heroes revival! (2:30:47) 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 171Detective Comics #1000
To celebrate 80 years of Batman, I discuss the stories and other items in Detective Comics #1000! Quick Robin! To the podcast! 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!
Ep 26The Gutters: 5-21-19
This episode I talk about my health (ugh, right?) and the 7-minute workout, the former City of Heroes secret server and how that may impact the City of Titans development, and my upcoming trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, where I solicit comic book shop recommendations. I also talk about the Sean Connery Bond films, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, the Chris Daughtry concert with Dan Layus as the opening act, and some new podcasts I'm listening to: Meanwhile at the Podcast and White Lies. I end the show talking a bit about how I love the trust we podcasters have with each other. Links: 7 Minute Workout on Science Vs City of Heroes secret server City of Titans Edinburgh, Scotland comic book shops Dan Layus/Augustana Meanwhile At the Podcast White Lies Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/podcast/the-gutters/
Ep 2Tales of the Legion Project: Annual #1
For the second Tales of the Legion Project, we discuss Legion of Super-Heroes (v3) Annual #1 (1985). Timestamps: (00:28) Preamble (06:24) Legion of Super-Heroes Annual #1 synopsis, cover comparisons, and general thoughts (32:37) Main discussion on the cast of characters, Laurel Kent, and the mystery villain (1:06:48) Additional thoughts on the various inkers, as well as other story points (1:30:38) Feedback on the previous Tales episode (1:33:28) Outro Links: Music: "Spy Glass" by Kevin Macleod: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-mO61jr2To Original Cover Art for Annual # 1: https://www.comicartfans.com/GalleryPiece.asp?Piece=84025 Original Interior Pages Art for Annual # 1: https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1311271 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! Long Live the Legion!
Ep 170Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds, Part 2
Nerd Goggles podcast host MJ and I continue our discussion of Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds, issues 58 through 61, by Gail Simone, Ed Benes. Alex Lei, Rob Lea, Hi-Fi, John E. Workman, Jared Fletcher, and Lysa Hawkins. If you haven't listened to Part 1 of the discussion yet (where I interview MJ for a bit before we discuss issues 56 and 57 of the series), you can find it at https://wp.me/pZkAx-1Pd. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Thanks for listening! Links: Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds on Comixology Nerd Goggles podcast: http://nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com/ MJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mj_starchilde
Ep 169Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds, Part 1
Nerd Goggles podcast host MJ joins me to discuss (among other things) her podcast and comic book origin story, plus the pitfalls of social media and the role of criticism in Art. Then (at the 41:51 mark) we begin our discussion of Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds, issues 56 and 57, by Gail Simone, Ed Benes. Alex Lei, Rob Lea, Hi-Fi, John E. Workman, Jared Fletcher, and Lysa Hawkins. Please join us next episode for our discussion on issues 58-61. Please send your comments to [email protected], chat with me @longboxreview on Twitter, and visit longboxreview.com. Thanks for listening! Links: Birds of Prey: Of Like Minds on Comixology Nerd Goggles podcast: http://nerdgogglespodcast.blogspot.com/ MJ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mj_starchilde
Ep 168April 2019 Previews
We peruse the April 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in June. 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: Livestream for the Cure: https://www.livestreamforthecure.com Dead Beats Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tylerchintanner/dead-beats George on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/George-Tony-Entertainment-591652040911328/ George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 167Tales to Astonish!
This episode, I talk about some newer Marvel, Boom, Dynamite, and Image titles I've been reading: Fantastic Four Superior Spider-Man Unstoppable Wasp Firefly James Bond 007 Criminal 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!
Ep 15The Legion Project 15: Hostage on a Hostile Star
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 #15, "Hostage on a Hostile Star". Witness the astonishing debut of the newest Legionnaires in action! And Dr. Regulus is a broken record. Again. Plus, Who's Who entries and we announce our first contest winner! Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble, updates, and the winner of our first ever contest is announced! (08:52) Legion of Super-Heroes #15 synopsis and general thoughts (25:16) Baxter vs the Tales cover comparison and discussing new regular penciller, Greg LaRocque (48:56) LSH #15 main discussion (1:47:30) Who's Who issue #8 Legion entries: Fatal Five, Ferro Lad, Fire Lad, and the Silver Age Flash (2:07:55) 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 25The Gutters: 3-25-19
This episode I talk about visiting my daughter for her birthday and how much I love my granddaughter (again). Also, podcast and movie recommendations that include How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World and Marvel's Captain Marvel (and Ready Player One and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse [again]! Finally, I talk about a Rick Springfield concert I went to where I had The Best Time! Links: Conviction podcast The 4:30 Movie podcast Rick Springfield's YouTube channel Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/podcast/the-gutters/
Ep 166DC Comics Cavalcade
This episode, I talk about several newer DC Comics titles I've been reading: The Dreaming House of Whispers Justice League Dark Justice League Odyssey Catwoman Heroes in Crisis Wonder Woman The Green Lantern Martian Manhunter Detective Comics Freedom Fighters 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!
Ep 165March 2019 Previews
We peruse the March 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in May. 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: Livestream for the Cure: https://www.livestreamforthecure.com George on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/George-Tony-Entertainment-591652040911328/ George on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 164Breaking Late Comic Book News - Jan/Feb 2019
Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from January and February 2019 that caught our attention. 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! Video version: https://youtu.be/uqq9LP-AGf0
Ep 163Retro Review: Adventure Comics #459
Pulled from the longbox, I talk about Adventure Comics (v1) #459 (cover date September/October 1978). This dollar comic format featured six "all-new super-star features," including the Flash, Deadman, Green Lantern, the New Gods, Elongated Man, and Wonder Woman. Let's find out if it's really a "fabulous first issue--launching the most exciting new comic of the decade!" 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!
Ep 14The Legion Project 14: Unto the New Generation
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 #14, "Unto the New Generation", where the Legion finally gets some blood! Plus, Who's Who entries and more! Timestamps: (00:42) Preamble, updates, and listener feedback (17:34) Legion of Super-Heroes #14 synopsis, general thoughts, and the end of the Levitz/Lightle collaboration (37:08) Baxter vs the Tales cover comparison (46:30) LSH #14 main discussion(2:06:30) More background information on the new Legionnaires and quick thoughts on the Tales of the LSH #339 reprint (2:16:30) Who's Who issue #7 Legion entries: Doctor Regulus, Dream Girl, Duo Damsel, Duplicate Boy, Elastic Lad, Element Lad, and Emerald Empress (2:37:00) Quick thoughts on the upcoming Justice League vs. Fatal Five animated movie (2:45:43) 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 Complete show notes: https://wp.me/pZkAx-1O9
Ep 162Favorite Comic Books of 2018
It's time for my annual tradition of looking back at the previous year of comic books and talking about my favorites. I talk about the following categories: Image Comics AHOY Comics Dark Horse Oni Press Abstract Studios Marvel DC Comics Most disappointing Looking forward to in 2019 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!
Ep 161February 2019 Previews
Special guest Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Consumer Marketing Editor for Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc., joins George and myself to go over the February 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in April. 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: Troy-Jeffrey Allen: PREVIEWSworld website: https://www.previewsworld.com/ Cohost of the PREVIEWSWorld Weekly YouTube show: https://www.youtube.com/user/PREVIEWSworld/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PREVIEWSworld George: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 13The Legion Project 13: If You Think Khunds Are Cuddly, You'll Love The Lythyls!
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 #13, "If You Think Khunds Are Cuddly, You'll Love The Lythyls!", wherein some Legion hopefuls get to stand around listening to Blok, and Timber Wolf fulfills Karate Kid's final wish. Plus, Who's Who entries and a contest announcement! Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble, details on our first contest, and Legion comic news (19:55) Legion of Super-Heroes #13 synopsis, general thoughts, and comparing covers (33:25) Legion of Super-Heroes #13 main discussion (1:02:25) On Steve Lightle's character and costume designs, Easter eggs, and the Legionnaires get frisky (1:33:40) Who's Who issue #6 Legion entries: Dark Circle, Darkseid, Dawnstar, Despero (1:57:09) 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 160January 2019 Previews
Damian joins George and myself to go over the January 2019 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in March. 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: Damian: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sleepyreader666 Never Stay Dead podcast: https://neverstaydead.podbean.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/never-stay-dead-a-comic-book-podcast/id1363570146?mt=2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepyreader666 George: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 24The Gutters: Post Holiday 2018 Edition
This episode I talk about how I spent Christmas, my birthday, and New Year's. Plus, entertainment recommendations (including Aquaman and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movies, Young Justice: Outsiders and Titans on the DC Universe app, and Longmire), games we played, and podcasts I listened to! Links: DC Comics Deck-Building Game Federation Commander starship combat game Inglorious Treksperts Top 50 Star Trek episodes part 1, part 2, part 3 Battlestar Galacticast Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/podcast/the-gutters/
Ep 159Breaking Late Comic Book News - Nov/Dec 2018
Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from November and December 2018 that caught our attention. But first we talk about the amazing Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse movie! 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! Video version: https://youtu.be/FjE_T47V3Vs
Ep 1Tales of the Legion Project: Legion of Substitute Heroes Special
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Tales of the Legion Project where we discuss Legion v3 adjacent material, such as The Legion of Substitute Heroes Special (1985). Timestamps: (01:00) Intro and origin of the Tales podcast (05:42) Legion of Substitute Heroes Special synopsis, general thoughts, and background info (29:04) On the cover, costumes and designs (38:27) Main discussion on Pulsar Stargrave, connections to older Subs stories, Matter-Eater Lad, and more (1:07:20) Additional thoughts and highlights (1:44:24) Brief thoughts on DC Comics Presents #59 featuring Superman, the Subs, and Ambush Bug (2:00:11) 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!
Ep 23The Gutters: Stocking Stuffer 2018
In this very special episode of the podcast, my family and I discuss our favorite Christmas songs, movies, tv specials, and more! Merry Christmas and happy new year! The Gutters are audio posts about my life outside and in between the pages of comic books. Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gutters/
Ep 158Christmas Gab Bag 2018
Happy holidays! George, of the still defunct George and Tony Entertainment Show, returns for the second annual talk about some Christmas comics. Specifically, we discuss: Pinky and the Brain Christmas Special Nightwing #64 Marvel Two-in-One #8 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse Christmas Special 2018 Manga Claus, The Blade of Kringle Avengers Annual 2014 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: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 157December 2018 Previews
Sean (last appearing in Episode 119) and I go over the December 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in February. Sean was gracious enough to join me on his birthday. Please visit him on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryzingstar50) and wish him well! 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!
Ep 22The Gutters: 12-08-18
What's been going on with me during the last month (Thanksgiving, birthdays, work), entertainment recommendations, listener feedback, and happy holidays! Links: The Minimalists Loren Allred singing "Never Enough" Science Vs podcast Inglorious Treksperts podcast University of Idaho Jazz Choirs Holiday Concert Taylor Network of Podcasts ZED-RAM on Twitter Creator Talks podcast
Ep 156November 2018 Previews
George and I go over the November 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in January. 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: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 155Trade-In Value: Agents of Atlas, Mystik U, and The Switch: Electricia
This episode, I talk about three trades I enjoyed: Agents of Atlas, The Complete Collection vol 1 (Marvel) Mystik U (DC) The Switch: Electricia (Dynamite) 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!
Ep 154Breaking Late Comic Book News - October 2018
Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from the last month that caught our attention. 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: https://jawiin52.wixsite.com/comicdrive https://www.operationgratitude.com/ Video version: https://youtu.be/XlG9XA0JdBY
Ep 21The Gutters: 11-05-18
What's been going on with me these last two weeks? Plus recommendations and listener feedback! Links: http://viewsfromthelongbox.blogspot.com/ http://thedailyrios.com/ The Gutters are audio posts about my life outside and in between the pages of comic books. Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gutters/
Ep 12The Legion Project 12: The More Things Change
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 #12, "The More Things Change", wherein the Legion elects a leader, and the Legion founders announce their resignations! Plus, Who's Who entries and a special announcement! Timestamps: (00:42) Preamble, anniversary talk, and feedback (13:46) Legion of Super-Heroes #12 synopsis, general thoughts, and comparing covers (30:48) Main discussion on "The More Things Change" and the Legion election (55:59) "The More Things Stay the Same" back-up tale discussion and the art of Ernie Colón (1:11:54) Extra thoughts and letter column reactions (1:27:42) Who's Who #5 Legion entries: Color Kid, Colossal Boy, Composite Superman, Computo, Controllers, Cosmic Boy, and Cosmic King (1:52:30) Announcing our new supplemental episodes: Tales of the Legion Project! (1:57:22) 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 20The Gutters: 10-22-18
What's been going on with me and entertainment recommendations! The Gutters are audio posts about my life outside and in between the pages of comic books. Previous The Gutters posts: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gutters/
Ep 153October 2018 Previews
George and I go over the October 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in December. 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: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 152Breaking Late Comic Book News - September 2018 and NYCC
Travis (https://www.youtube.com/user/oddfellowsthoughts and https://twitter.com/the_gaunt_man) joins me to discuss all the comic book news from the last month that caught our attention. Plus, some news from the New York Comic Con. 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! Video version: https://youtu.be/H-ITY_-MigI
Ep 11The Legion Project 11: Taking Care of Business
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 #11, "Taking Care of Business". The Legion Founders come full circle with their past and contemplate their future, and Bouncing Boy has a, like, c-speed adventure with Comet Queen! Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble and our first listener art sent in by Charlton Hero (12:27) Legion of Super-Heroes issue #11 synopsis, general thoughts, comparing covers, and the art of Ernie Colón (30:35) LSH #11 main discussion on "Old Business" (1:17:02) "New Business" back up tale discussion featuring Bouncing Boy and Comet Queen (1:29:18) Quick thoughts on the Shvaughn Erin appearance in Action Comics #568 (1:40:26) Who's Who issue 4 Legion entries: Chameleon Boy, Chemical King, and Chlorophyll Kid (1:54:49) 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 151September 2018 Previews
George and I go over the September 2018 Previews catalog for items shipping starting in November. 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: George and Tony Entertainment Show: http://www.relmnetwork.com/gatent Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgeandTony
Ep 150150: Rose City Comic Con 2018 Diaries
EFor Rose City Comic Con 2018, I invited my granddaughters Gabby and Madison to discuss each day with me. Also, Damian and Matt join me for a lively discussion about the con and other things. And I wrap up the episode with my thoughts about the con. Please enjoy! 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: Damian's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/sleepyreader666 Matt's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/agent42q/ Untold Talks of Spider-Man podcast: https://superiorspidertalk.com/category/podcasts/untold-talks/ Never Stay Dead podcast: : https://neverstaydead.podbean.com/ or https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/never-stay-dead-a-comic-book-podcast/id1363570146?mt=2
Ep 10The Legion Project 10: Election Day
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 #10, "Election Day". Earth must decide on a new President, but the Khunds have no time for collusion, they only want to kill! Plus, Legion Who's Who begins here! Timestamps: (00:42) Preamble and feedback (14:12) LSH issue #10 synopsis, general thoughts, and the covers (28:09) LSH #10 main discussion (1:12:46) The Founders subplot, Legion outfits, and letter column responses (1:26:53) A new segment featuring Legion entries in Who's Who issue 3: Blok, Bouncing Boy, Brainiac 5, and Brainiac. (1:44:38) Wrap up and outro Listener Chris (@Charlton_Hero on Twitter) sent us very cool episode 10 promo art, and we wanted to share it with everyone. Thanks Chris! 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