Episode 312: A Weekend of Cheap Comics

Episode 312: A Weekend of Cheap Comics

This weekend Adam and Shawn and a couple other Dollar Binners did one of the things they do best.  They dug through cheap comics! A jam packed series of events included Greenville Comics and Sports Cards show and the Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find Labor Day Weekend Warehouse Blowout Sale.

Runtime 1 hour 14 minutes 47 seconds

 

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Episode 310: The Clip Show

Episode 310: The Clip Show

Join Adam and Shawn as they host an hodgepodge of a show! First up Adam and Shawn talk about why you should back Bradd Parton’s Open Mic Nightmare Kickstarter. Also on tap is the conclusion to the much anticipated March Madness! Finally the winner is revealed and before 2014! Adam found some material on the cutting room floor from the infamous Reunion Show. Andy Runton is interviewed about HeroesCon and his awesome Indie Island print. Special sneak peak of the, as yet, unaired interview that Adam and Joel did with comic legend Howard Chaykin! All this and possibly more on a very special (and totally new and original) episode of The Dollar Bin.

Runtime 32 minutes 41 seconds

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Episode 309: Comics and Everything Part 3 - Problems Can't Be Fixed

Episode 309:  Comics and Everything Part 3 - Problems Can't Be Fixed

This may be the best of our series with Ashley Holt.  It should be.  It's like our 7th try.  In this episode we discuss all of the the comics community industry, what happened, what's happening, and what can be done.  Discussed topics include comic books vs Mad, libraries, the cult of comics, the vicious cycle, a possible conspiracy, and those strip guys getting it done.

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 23 seconds

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Episode 308: Monstercon 2013

Episode 308:  Monstercon 2013

This past weekend Shawn and Adam attended Monster Con, a 3 day convention, right in their own back yard (almost literally).  Featured in this weeks coverage are Kells, Megan Wilson, Richard Morgan, and J Chris Campbell’s mom.  We also discuss Nerdicon, Cannon Canvas Comics, and The Big Scary Show.

Runtime 1 hour 19 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 307: Comics and Everything Part One - Creators

Episode 307:  Comics and Everything Part One - Creators

Image by Ashley HoltThis week on the Dollar Bin we present part one of our series of discussions with Ashley Holt.  Looking back, this one really should have been posted before part two.  Get to know Ashley and ease in to his view on the world of comics.  Also, we discuss audio books.

Runtime 1 hour 7 minutes 33 seconds

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Episode 305: Comics and Everything Part Two - Growth

Ashley HoltThis week in the Dollar Bin I present to you a show like you’ve never heard before.  A show of descent and intrigue, faith, hope, and disapointment.  However, most setting it apart from any other show before it is Ashley Holt.  Funny thing, this is part two.  Keep and eye out for part one next week.

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 44 seconds

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Episode 304: Comics Elimination 2013 Round 3 and 4

This week on the Dollar Bin we tackle the Rounds of 16 and 8 of the Comics Book Elimination Challange.  We also get to know a little more about contributor, Ted, and recap up-to-date bracket results with Shawn.  If you missed last weeks show because I posted it late, be sure to go back and get it.

Runtime 30 minutes 32 seconds

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Episode 303: Comics Elimination 2013 Round 2

Image by Sanford GreeneIt’s that waaaay past time again to work our way through the Dollar Bin Comics Elimination Challange.  This week you will hear us narrow down the list to 16.  Who will make the cut?  How should I know.  We recorded this 3 months ago.  Also, special guest Sanford Greene helps us kick things off, so we can help promote his upcoming Kickstarter project.

Runtime 40 minutes 18 seconds

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Episode 301: Comics Elimination 2013 Round 1

Image by Robert UllmanWell, it’s that time of year again… a few months ago.  It’s that time again for the Dollar Bin crew to put their vote where there mouth is and work together to decide the greatest comic series of our time.  Or, at least what’s cool.  This is Round One of comics elimination.  Anything that’s gets past us here is a least worth checking out.

Runtime 51 minutes 49 seconds

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Episode 300: Free Comic Book Day 2013

Image by Duane BallengerAs usual, Adam and Shawn made their tour of a few shops in the Carolinas to celebrate Free Comic Book Day.  First stop, Richard’s Comics and Collectables.  Next, Borderlands Comics and Games.  To close out the night, Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.  Many interesting people.  Many great free comic books.

Runtime 53 minutes 32 seconds

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Episode 298: Dollar Bin Awards Best of 2012

Episode 298:  Dollar Bin Awards Best of 2012

This year the Dollar Bin Awards was quite a roller coaster ride.  We closed the polls earlier than ever and then couldn’t get together to present the dang things.  Well, here it is, your 2012 best of comics according to you, the Dollar Bin listeners.

Runtime 1 hour 29 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 297a: FLUKE 2013 Interviews

Adam and Shawn attended FLUKE 2013.  As requested, they picked up some great candid interviews about nothing and even discussed some bonus relevent topics.  To close it all out (in part 2) reviews, reviews, reviews (though I wouldn’t really discribe what is done at reviewing).

Runtime 43 minutes 21 seconds

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