Episode 318: Cola-Con 2013 Wrap and Interviews

Episode 318: Cola-Con 2013 Wrap and Interviews

 While at Cola-Con this year Adam, Shawn, and Teeminus, took the time to grab interviews with Damion Scott, Ed Piskor, and Sanford Greene.  Terence set up shop and Adam and Shawn recorded a wrap up (completely unrelated).  Too bad you couldn’t catch Cola-Con this year, but, hey, there’s always next and until then, we did it for you.

Runtime 42 minutes 37 seconds

Episode 318:  Cola-Con 2013 Wrap and Interviews

 

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Episode 317: Interview with Andrew MacLean

Episode 317: Interview with Andrew MacLean

This week on the Dollar Bin, Adam and Terence are lucky enough to Skype down with Andrew Maclean to help promote the Kickstarter for his project Head Lopper 2:  The Wolves of Barra and to learn a little more about Andrew, himself, as well as his other work.  To kick things off though, they talk a little about Cola-Con coming up this weekend.

Runtime 46 minutes 08 seconds

Episode 317:  Interview with Andrew MacLean

 

 

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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 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 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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Discussion: HeroesCon 2012 Wrap-Up

Image by Robbi RodriguezIts finally here folks, the HereosCon 2012 wrap-up show.  Join Adam, Brian, Shawn, Ted, and Tee as they discuss their latest trip to HeroesCon.  If we say anything snarky that offends you or completely forgot you then I apologize.  6 hours of sleep over 4 days will do that.  In short, we had fun.

Runtime 1 hour 57 minutes 12 seconds

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Discussion: On Trends and the Top 5 Logos

This week the Dollar Bin present a collection of discussions with a collection of participants covering comic trends Rappin’ with Richard, the Dollar Bin Definitive Top Five logos in comics, and the DC logo redesign, no relation.  Join Adam, Brian, Heather, Richard, Shacka, Shawn and Tee for a very bountiful adventure.

Runtime 51 minutes 39 seconds

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Interview: Astro City - Kurt Busiek

About a decade ago (maybe it was less than that) the Dollar Bin’s Joel, Tee, and Adam spent quite a bit of time on the phone with Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson to discuss their (along with Alex Ross) masterpiece in motion, Astro City.  We offer to you here the first part featuring writer Kurt Busiek.

Runtime 1 hour 02 minutes 48 seconds

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Discussion: With a Casual Comic Reader

Ever wonder how a casual comic book reader feels about all those comic shop arguments that just burn your bacon? Well, Tee’s friend Casual Comic Reader Tony was kind enough to sit down with us to share his opinions on those contested questions that fanboys always come to greasey feather fisted blows over.  Does anyone even read these?

Runtime 56 minutes 56 seconds

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Discussion: Thor, The Mighty Avenger

Thou art rockin’ the Thor with the Dollar Bin.  There has been quite a bit of chatter on the InterWebs about Thor: The Mighty Avenger over the last few months and its been no different within the DollarBinWebs.  Its not all roses and unicorns in this episode as the Dollar Bin discusses Thor: The Mighty Avenger, but don’t worry, its not raptors and poison sumak either.

Runtime: 1 hour 19 minutes 27 seconds

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Discussion: Comical Resolutions 2011

Piggy backing off of Heather’s recent article of the very similar name a snowed in Shawn and Adam decided the best way to spend their time (and your’s) was to call Dollar Bin contributors and ask them what their Comic related resolutions of 2011 were.  Enjoy.

Runtime: 28 minutes 51 seconds

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Discussion: Comical Resolutions 2011

Interview: Neal Adams Part 2

Just before the dawn of Batman Odyssey the Dollar Bin gang (plus a silent mystery guest) sat down with the “Living Legend” Neal Adams to catch a glimpse into the life of the man himself as well as a sneak peak of his upcoming series.  Now that the series is a few issues in we feel it may be safe to spill the beans.  This episode takes place halfway through the interview.  To know what you missed listen to the first half, duh.

Runtime: 53 minutes 13 seconds

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Interview: Neal Adams Part 2

Interview: Neal Adams Part 1

Have you not been offended by the Dollar Bin in the past?  Now’s your chance.  Just before the dawn of Batman Odyssey the Dollar Bin gang (plus a silent mystery guest) sat down with the “Living Legend” Neal Adams to catch a glimpse into the life of the man himself as well as a sneak peak of his upcoming series.  Now that the series is a few issues in we feel it may be safe to spill the beans.

Runtime: 1 hour 06 minute 38 seconds

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Interview: Neal Adams Part 1

Review: Scott Pilgrim Movie

Scott Pilgrim is a movieScott Pilgrim is a book.  Scott Pilgrim is Canadian.  Scott Pilgrim is a douche.  We love Scott Pilgrim.  He may be with fault, but they are fults we can live with and though we may complain once and a while we’ll stand by him.  This week we review Scott Pilgrim.  Don’t believe me, then listen for yourself.

Runtime: 1 hour 12 minute 57 seconds

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Review: Scott Pilgrim Movie

Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 2

A few months back Adam, Joel, and Tee of the Dollar Bin got together for their first two guest skypephonerview.  Who were the lucky test subjects?  Why none other that former Editor in Chief of Marvel comics, Tom DeFalco and his comics life partner and artist extraordinaire, Ron Frenz.  Listen as they discuss dealing with the Direct Market, Spider-Girl, Thor, Thunderstrike, and how much Joel sucks.

Runtime: 1 hour 18 minute 05 seconds

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Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 2

Interview: Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz Part 1

A few months back Adam, Joel, and Tee of the Dollar Bin got together for their first two guest skypephonerview.  Who were the lucky test subjects?  Why none other that former Editor in Chief of Marvel comics, Tom DeFalco and his comics life partner and artist extraordinaire, Ron Frenz.  Listen as they discuss their work with Spider-Girl, Marvel Team-Up, and a plethora of other greatnesses.

Runtime: 1 hour 18 minute 47 seconds