Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016 Lost Footage

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Last week on the Dollar Bin podcast, the feed was interrupted by a mysterious 1962 radio drama. This caused out listeners to miss out on a portion of our Halloween book recommendations.  We have gathered the missing footage and return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Runtime 32 minutes 40 seconds

Episode 359: Halloween Special 2016

Welcome to another episode of the Dollar Bin.  This week, to rev up for Halloween and Comicsfest, Adam, Shawn, and special guest Josh, discuss some of their favorite horror, scary, spooky comics that they are reading.  Did someone say Comicsfest?  We will be at Richard's Comics and Collectables helping out, along with many guest artists, including Dollar Bin participants, J Chris Campbell, Duane Ballenger, Wes, Brooks, and Joey Weiser.

Books discussed in this episode include:  Swamp Thing, Nail Biter, Harrow County, Sixth Gun, Baltimore, Joe Golem, Fatale, Dagon, She Wolf, October Faction, Broken Moon, Wytches, Ghosts, Manifest Destiny, Cemetery Blues, Trees, and Clean Room

Runtime 1 hour 2 minutes 24 seconds

Episode 358: SPX 2016 Reviews

Episode 358:  SPX 2016 Reviews

Adam and Shawn survived another Small Press Expo (not that it was a challenge) and it was a great experience.  In this episode of the Dollar Bin (we call it a review show, but it's not like a "this was good/this was bad review, it's more of a "going over things" type review) they discuss the books they picked up.

For a list of all of the books we review, click the episode to read more.

Runtime 1 hour 39 minutes 35 seconds

Episode 358:  SPX 2016 Reviews

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Episode 342: SPX 2014 Reviews Part 2

Continuing their annual SPX pick-up book review, Shawn and Adam talk about many more of the fantastic books they each picked up at the Small Press Expo in Bethesda Maryland.

Reviewed creators include:

Kate Lacour - sharkbrains.com
Jensine Eckwell - jensineeckwall.com
Lily Padula - lilypadula.com
Melissa Mendes - mmmendes.com
Katie Omberg - fancy-graphics.blogspot.com
Melanie Gillman - melaniegillman.com
Michael DeForge - kingtrash.com
Jaime Willems - jaimewillems.com
Roger Langridge - hotelfred.com
Claire Connelly - claireconnellycomics.com
Farel Dalrymple - fareldalrymple.com
Ian Sampson - ianesampson.com
Noah Van Sciver - noahvansciver.tumblr.com
Sean Ford - onlyskincomics.com
Corinne Mucha - maidenhousefly.com
Holli Mintzer - tesseractcomics.tumblr.com
Kali Ciesemier - kalidraws.tumblr.com
Sarah Dill - distillum.com
Kelly Phillips - kellyphillips.net
David Plankert - davidplunkert.com
Monica Gallagher - eatyourlipstick.com

Runtime:  45 minutes 49 seconds

Episode 342: SPX 2014 Reviews Part 1

Once again the Dollar Bin traversed the states between to join the small press goodness congregation in Bethesda, MD at SPX (Small Press Expo 2014).  While there, not only did they hang out with some great folks which will be covered later, they also, bought a lot of great books and such, half of which will be covered, here, in part one of the SPX 2014 reviews show.

Reviewed Creators Include:

Joshua Cotter - jwcotter.tumblr.com
J Chris Campbell - jchriscampbell.com
Robert Ullman - rkullman.blogspot.com
Jason Horn - ninjasaur.com
Sam Bosma - sbosma.tumblr.com
Sam Alden - samaldencomics.tumblr.com
Box Brown - boxbrown.com
Benjamin Marra - www.benjaminmarra.com
C Frakes - tragicrelief.blogspot.com
Laura Terry - lauraterry.com
JP Coovert - www.jpcoovert.com
Leah Riley - www.etsy.com/shop/futuregirl
David Mack - www.flagpole.com/comics/a-round-town
Drew Weing - www.drewweing.com
Sara L Turner - tinyghoststories.com
Alexis Ziritt - www.aziritt.com
Jared Cullum - www.jaredlovestodraw.com
Greg Kletsel - gregkletsel.com
Jason Shiga - www.shigabooks.com
Tugboat Press - www.tugboatpress.com

Runtime 52:46

Episode 321: Top Graphic Novels of 2013

Episode 321: Top Graphic Novels of 2013

Join Adam, Shawn and Tee as they discuss their top graphic novels of this year! Sparked by The Washington Post article about the Top 10 Graphic Novels of 2013, the gang agrees with a few of the choices but is surprised by some of the titles that were omitted. Their favorites include The Fifth Beatle, Hip Hop Family Tree, Battling Boy, and March. Jump in and join the fun. And, if you don’t get it, you don’t get it.

Runtime 58 minutes 54 seconds

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Episode 315: SPX 2013 Reviews

Episode 315: SPX 2013 Reviews

Oh boy, did we buy a lot of books! Oh boy, did we read a lot of books! Oh boy, did we review a lot of books! Oh boy! Here is a hopefully comprehensive list of creators we discussed from our pickups at SPX. Included are links so you can check them out and find out how awesome they are!

Runtime 1 hour 3 minutes 12 seconds

Episode 315:  SPX 2013 Reviews

 

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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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Discussion: SPX 2012 Reviews Part 1

Yes, you heard that right! This is only Part 1 of Adam and Shawn’s SPX review-a-palooza. Either they bought way too many comics or their reviews are way too long and rambly. Maybe both! Sit back, relax and enjoy as Adam and Shawn tell you all about some awesome mini-comics that they, umm, like, totally enjoyed and stuff!

Click here for the list

Runtime 51 minutes 23 seconds

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Discussion: DC 52 Relaunch Batch 4

Its the final batch of the new 52 relaunch and we are pooped.  Sit in at Adam and Shawn discuss this last set of books before the #2s hit the shelves.  Also, this week as promised the Dollar Bin Definitive Top 5 Fanboy Gripes about the DC relaunch and The Top 5 Most Likely Books to End First.

Runtime 1 hour 19 minutes 20 seconds

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Discussion: Pre-Upstate Superhero Swap and Shop

Image by Chris BrunnerWith the little time they have this go around Adam and Shawn take a seat at the couch to talk about the recent goings on in the comics community.  Discussed in this episode:  Adam and Seth Birthday Extravaganza, Loose Ends, Upstate Superhero Swap and Shop, Captain America, and comics reviews.

Runtime 42 minutes 44 seconds

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Discussion: Pre Upstate Superhero Swap and Shop Summer 2011

Discussion: Comics on the Couch 711

Between panels, large gatherings, and major events, Shawn and Adam have a seat on the couch and just talk comics.  On the Agenda:  Pickups from the 10/$1 sale at Richard’s Comics and Collectables, Upstate:  Superhero Swap and Shop, what we’ve been reading, what we’re planning on picking up (Loose Ends), and some other stuff.

Runtime 55 minutes 54 seconds

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Discussion: Comics on the Couch 711

Discussion: FLUKE 2011 Reviews

So, a few weeks ago members of the Dollar Bin attended FLUKE in Athens, GA.  Maybe you heard about it.  While there Adam and Shawn picked up books.  In this first Dollar Bin episode of the week get a listen to what they thought about these eye candy grabs: Jackie Lewis, Shannon Smith, Pranas T. Naujokaitis, Eleanor Davis

Runtime 28 minutes 46 seconds

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Discussion: FLUKE 2011 Reviews

Discussion: Comics on the Couch 406

Following the outburst of comic industry news out of Wondercon this past weekend Shawn and Adam got together to discuss the state of comics including the good, the bad, and the fantastic.  Capping out the night they rap about some of the latest comics they’ve been reading lately… until they ran out of tape.

Runtime 1 hour 16 minutes 15 seconds

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Dscussion: Comics on the Couch 406

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

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