Episode 319: Interview with Robin Furth (Dark Tower)

Episode 319: Interview with Robin Furth (Dark Tower)

They say Ka is a wheel.  And as the wheel turns we find ourselves once again with the pleasure of discussing The Dark Tower with comic book adapter and Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: A Complete Concordance writer Robin Furth.  With this being her 4th or 5th appearance on the show, she may have more appearances than any other writer.

Runtime 1 hour 4 minutes 58 seconds

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Episode 288: Charlotte Minicon 2013

Image from Heroes Aren’t Hard to FindThis week the Dollar Bin meets up for the first time in a few and it’s all thanks to Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s not so Minicon.  This year we dug the boxes, hit up the artists, rained the money, and didn’t record any of it.  What we bring you instead is the mind of Jason Wheatley.

Runtime 50 minutes 4 seconds

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Discussion: The Gang Tries to Talk Superior Spidey

This week we offer a media barrage of Skype, phone, and in studio as Ted, Devin and Adam get together over America’s digital infrastructure to bring you a discussion on the topic of Superior Spider-Man.  Expect many other topics and very little actual information, but quite a few laughs.

Runtime 54 minutes 11 seconds

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Event: Charlotte Minicon 2012

Cliff Chiang at the Charlotte Minicon 2012In an amazing turn of events 98% of Dollar Bin East joined forces at the Charlotte Minicon, presented by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, to round up the topics and guests floating around the venue and hog-tied them in a rather fine package.  Listen for guests Sanford Greene, Bridgit Scheide, Cliff Chiang and special guest interviewer Izzy.

Runtime 58 minutes 23 seconds

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Event: Cola-Con 2011

This past Friday, Labor Day weekend, the Dollar Bin was represented at Cola-Con by Adam, Devin, Shaka, and Shawn.  Cola-Con was a Comic/Hip-Hop/Alt Culture convention in Columbia, South Carolina and it was completely awesome.  How awesome is completely?  Listen and find out!  Also, we find out Cola-Con’s Top 5 Favorite Superheroes.

Runtime 1 hour 11 minutes 30 seconds

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Discussion: Dollar Bin Awards 2011

Its that time of the year again.  That’s right, awards season and just like every other committee that clings to the coattails of the talented the Dollar Bin have their own awards show.  Welcome to the 2010 Dollar Bin Awards where dreams are fulfilled and feelings are hurt.  Come for the results.  Stay for the witty banter.

Runtime 1 hour 06 minutes 04 seconds

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Results

Writer (of the Year):  Jason Aaron

Artist:  Francesco Francavilla

Colorist:  Laura Martin

Cover Artist:  Chrissie Zullo

Issue:  Thor: The Mighty Avenger #4

Series:  The Sixth Gun

Graphic Novel:  Parker: The Outfit

Publisher:  DC/Vertigo

Comic Related Media:  Scott Pilgrim vs the World

Comics Moment:  Nothing Stands Out

Most Under-Appreciated:  The Sixth Gun (Irony)

Most Confusing:  Return of Bruce Wayne

Most Disappointing:  Shadowland

Interview/Guest:  Neal Adams

Missing From 2010 You’d Like to See in 2011: Berni Wrightson

Contribution Winners: Mitch Rogers, Matthew Guy, Matt Plumber, Scott Dunlap, Mark Sullivan

Discussion: Dollar Bin Awards 2010

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

Discussion: Looking Forward to 2011

Hop in our time machine and travel back with us to the ancient year of 2011.  We will review what it was that we were looking forward to at the beginning of the year.  Looking back deep down we all new it would really come to this:  Superman Earth One, Comic Book Movies, Batman Inc - Oh, how we’ve grown.

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 54 seconds

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Discussion: Looking Forward to 2011

Discussion: A Very Thankful Thanksgiving

In this episode to the Dollar Bin, joined by Henry Eudy, discusses everything from 2010 they are thankful for:  Boom! Studios, IDW, Marvel, AdHouse, Dark Horse, Image, Buenaventura Press, Thor: The Mighty Avenger, Zatanna, Cowboy Ninja Viking, Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love, Parker: The Outfit, Set to Sea, Red Moon, Crogan’s March, Francesco Francavilla, Brian Bolland, Tim Sale, Mark Brooks, Walking Dead, Pat Lewis, Ed Piskor, and more.

Runtime: 1 hour 29 minutes 25 seconds

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Discussion: A Very Thankful Thanksgiving

Discussion: Comics Reviews and Recap

In this special Dollar Bin mash up you’ll get to expirience 2 great Dollar Bin flavors in one.  The first part of this extravaganza is a round table discussion of what the Dollar Bin’s been reading this past week. THe second part is Adam and Shawn recapping the UPSTATE: Superhero Swap and Shop comic swap meet event.  I am extremely tired.

Runtime: 55 minutes 37 seconds

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Discussion: Comic Reviews and Recap

Discussion: Comic Shop Ponderings 2 - The JB Forum

In research for the next episode of Comic Shop Ponderings Shawn hit up the nerdtopia The Internet to find some life changing hot topics.  Naturally she ended up on the Byrne Forum.  Feast your ears on these appalling arguments to support mind numbing postulations.

Runtime: 1 hour 0 minutes 4 seconds

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Discussion: Comic Shop Ponderings 2 - The JB Forum

A Catch Up Reviews

So it’s been a while since the Dollar Bin got together to sit in a circle and discuss the blood of life known as comics.  In this piece of a marathon recording session they discuss what’s been happenin’ and what we’ve all been missing.  Wanna know what to read?  Now is your chance.

Runtime: 1 hour 00 minutes 08 seconds

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Discussion: Catching Up on Reviews

Interview: Scott Adsit

All this talk about San Diego Comic Con has reminded me that we did some awesome interviews at HeroesCon 2010 that still haven’t seen the light of day.  First up on Dollar Bin Interview week is Scott Adsit (30 Rock, Moral Orel, Mary Shelley’s Frankenhole) to discuss his most awesome League of Extraordinary Gentlemen sketch book.

Runtime: 17 minute 34 seconds

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Interview: Scott Adsit at HeroesCon 2010

Discussion: HeroesCon 2010 Wrap-up

About a month ago the Dollar Bin attended HeroesCon in Charlotte, NC.  A couple weeks after they got together with HeroesCon staff and attending profesionals Jason Latour and Chris Brunner to discuss the experience.  This is their tale.

Runtime: 1 hour 37 minute 58 seconds

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Discussion: HeroesCon 2010 Wrap-Up