Magazines and Monsters
Magazines and Monsters
Magazines and Monsters
A podcast covering classic comics from the Silver, Bronze, and Copper Ages. Also, classic horror, fantasy and sci-fi films from pre-code to the 1980s! Marvel, DC, Hammer films, Amicus studio, it's all here! Hosted by Billy D., (A.K.A. Doc Strange) and a few of my favorite friends! Shows are as follows- The Bronze Age of Horror Comics (a guest and I discuss a comic(s) from the Bronze Age! The Brave and the Bob! is a show centered around Bob Haney and the Brave and the Bold! And of course, Magazines and Monsters the main show, covering all other comics, plus horror/sci-fi films from yester-year!
Magazines and Monsters Ep 161, The Keep (1982) w/Karen (Echoes from the Satellite)!
Hey everybody, my pal Karen (Planet 8 podcast) is back, and we’ve got a fascinating film to discuss! The Keep by Michael Mann (Director, Writer) is an odd offering, but don’t sleep on it, as it has some fun scenes and definitely valid reasons for not being better. But, tune in, as Karen discuss these facts! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Karen on the Planet 8 Podcast (alongside Larry and Bob!), discussing sci-fi, adventure, and all things cool! Karen also has a fantastic YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite, where she talks about sci-fi books, sword and sorcery, and even comic books! You can also find her on BlueSky @tananile.bsky.social!Thanks for listening!
Jun 5
1 hr 30 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creepy 56, 1973 w/Kirby!
Hey everybody, it’s time for another dive into the fantastic Warren Magazines! This time around, Kirby and I have really wild issue to talk about! I mean just look at that cover! Yes there is a werewolf although not what you might expect! A color addition by Richard Corben really sets this one apart. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows! Thanks for listening!
Jun 1
1 hr 18 min
Magazines and Monsters presents- V for Vendetta 5, 1988 w/Dr Anj!
In this fantastic chapter, Dr Anj and I discuss V’s takeover of the television station and his apparent death? Evey and her new beau hit the club scene, plus we meet creepy Creedy! What are his intentions and will Finch be able to survive this experience? As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dr Anj in n social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary! Thanks for listening!
May 29
1 hr
Magazines and Monsters Ep 160, Marvel Fanfare 6, 1983 w/Evan and Ed!
Hey everybody! Evan and Ed are back, and we’ve got a fantastic issue to talk about on this episode! Fair warning, we go off the rails a bit, but we also have a blast talking comics, Olivia Newton-John, fake math and our usual shenanigans to boot! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterisk51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast with Jesse Starcher!You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Thanks for listening!
May 27
1 hr 27 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tales of the Zombie 2, 1973 w/Jarrod Alberich!
Hey there all you zombies! Jarrod The Yard Sale Artist Alberich is back, and we’ve got a fantastic horror magazine to discuss! Getting to talk to a comic book artist about comics is always a treat, and Jarrod gives some keen insights to this issue for sure! Plus, Jimmy the Greek, scantily clad ladies, and even a Val Lewton mention are all in this stupendous episode! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jarrod on social media (FB, IG, and Twitter) @yardsaleartist or on the Longbox Crusade podcast network, or at yardsaleartist.com! Thanks for listening!
May 25
1 hr 49 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 159, Savage Sword of Conan 15, 1976 w/Jesse White!
Hey there all you barbarians! This episode brings a new guest to the show, please welcome artist Jesse White! Jesse is a fantastic creator that has illustrated some awesome comics and I wanted to get him on the show, especially to talk about Conan and Big John Buscema! We cover one of the best Conan stories (adapted by Roy Thomas and company) in the magazine format that Marvel put out in the Bronze Age! So get ready for some sword swinging action! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jesse on Twitter @jesswhitecomic! Thanks for listening!
May 22
1 hr 35 min
The Brave and the Bob! Ep 78, The Brave and the Bold 57, 1964 w/The Checkered Past Podcast!
Hey there zany ones, Dr Bobb and Dr Husband have returned to the show! We decided to tackle the first appearance of Metamorpho! I’m a big fan of the Element Man, and I knew the guys would be the perfect guests for this one. So grab your luggage as we head to Egypt to learn the secret origin of Metamorpho! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find the guys on any podcast app by searching for the Checkered Past podcast, or on BlueSky @gogocheckpod and on YouTube at Dr Bobb’s Kitschen! Thanks for listening!
May 20
52 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 5, 1987 w/JJG!
Hey everybody, before you self immolate, hit the download button and listen in, as Jeremiah and I deep dive into this crazy issue of Silverblade! Things are getting even crazier in the world of Jonathan Lord, so don’t even blink while reading this issue! The ever expanding cast (minus Lord’s girlfriend!) is really turning out to be something, and I think by story’s end, we’ll be blown away! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on IG or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog! Thanks for listening!
May 18
52 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 55/56, 1977 w/Scott West!
Hey there all you vamps! Scott is back and the two issues were covering in this episode are dynamite! Well, ok, one of them is, but we do laugh a lot at the other one. Why you say? Well, without giving it away, it involves Harold and his imagination. Plus, we tease a magazine we’ll be covering in a couple of months, too! So join us as we hitch up our dog sled and mush through the snowstorm! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest69 and on his Substack - He Tampered in God’s Domain. You can also check out his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, and Ghosts on the Highway. Thanks for listening!
May 11
1 hr 18 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 158, The Mysterious Monsters (1976) w/John Turley (Crow-Town Squatchers)!
Hey everybody, my pal John Turley is back, and we’re discussing all things cryptids as usual, but more specifically a documentary that I saw on tv when I was a kid that freaked me out! The main focus is Bigfoot, but it also has segments discussing the Lochness Monster, the Yeti, and more. So grab your walking stick and head into the forest with John and I for an expedition!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find John on Twitter @johnturley7 or at his fantastic website https://www.crowtownsquatchers.com/! Definitely check out the merchandise as I’ve bought a tshirt from him and it’s fantastic (good quality, fast, safe shipping)! And look for him at most conventions in the West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania areas! Thanks for listening!
May 8
1 hr 4 min
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