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Comic book discussion, plus The Gutters (personal journal), The Legion Project (LSH v3), and Center Seat (Star Trek).

Reading Pile: March 2025 Comic Books 04/23/2025

Reading Pile: March 2025 Comic Books I talk about some of the 34 comic books I read in March 2025. Don't forget about the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Visit for more information. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Social = Web = Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/36266995

Spotlight on All-Star Comics #36 for #JSApril 04/09/2025

Spotlight on All-Star Comics #36 for #JSApril As part of the #JSApril event, I am spotlighting All-Star Comics #36 and the "5 Drowned Men"! Visit the Fire and Water Podcast Network website for a complete list of participating podcasters, bloggers, and what they’re covering at . Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Social = Web = Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/36069800

Reading Pile: February 2025 Comic Books 03/26/2025

Reading Pile: February 2025 Comic Books I talk about some of the 82 comic books I read in February 2025. I’m also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone’s favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit for more information. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Social = Web = Links: Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/35786305

The Gutters: Man of Leisure 03/12/2025

The Gutters: Man of Leisure It's a new year and a new me (sort of)! I catch you up on my post-retirement life, plus the usual tv, movie, and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Linktree = Links in which I talk to Damian about the comic book shops I visited with him. Holiday countdown : A Wonder Woman podcast Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/35302585

Reading Pile: January 2025 Comic Books 02/26/2025

Reading Pile: January 2025 Comic Books The old Pull List Review episodes I did are now my Reading Pile episodes, where I talk about the books I read in a particular month. In this case, I talk about some of the 56 comic books I read in January 2025, plus my plans for the podcast this year. I'm also joining the #JSApril event that is celebrating 85 years of everyone's favorite and first Golden Age superhero team, the Justice Society of America. Listen to the promo in this episode, but you can also visit for more information. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Social = Web = Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/35262250

Favorite Comic Books of 2024 02/10/2025

Favorite Comic Books of 2024 It’s a new year, but it's also time to look back at my favorite comic books that I read in 2024 ... and 2023?! Be sure to let me know what your favorites were! Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Social = Web = Thanks for listening /episode/index/show/longbox/id/35228815

Christmas Gab Bag 2024 12/18/2024

Christmas Gab Bag 2024 Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time George (from ) and I discuss the following Christmas-related comic books: The Adventures of Superboy #12 Blue Monday v3: “Blue Belles” Maze Agency #11 Hellblazer #250: “The Curse of Christmas” Batman #247 Curse Words Holiday Special Please subscribe to and interact with George, Rodney, Kristin, or Rich through the following: Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Listen to previous Christmas Gab Bag episodes: . Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/34482085

The Legion Project 48: A Time to Die 12/13/2024

The Legion Project 48: A Time to Die "The other Legionnaires begin to weed out the conspirators, as Brainiac Five's plan results in disaster." Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (05:46) Legion of Super-Heroes #48 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (23:23) Main discussion (1:33:01) Discussing the first issue of the Wanderers (2:04:24) Who’s Who in the LSH #3 entries on Heroes of Lallor, the Khunds and Invisible Kid I (2:26:14) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #19, Adventures of Superman #442 and the recent DC All In Special (2:43:37) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to or . Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic /episode/index/show/longbox/id/34431700

My Comics History: July/Aug 1979 11/27/2024

My Comics History: July/Aug 1979 Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during July and August 1979. I also spotlight DC Comics Presents #14 and Marvel Team-Up #86. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Links: Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/34184520

The Gutters: Lifestyle Choices 10/25/2024

The Gutters: Lifestyle Choices I talk about three major things going on in my life, plus a little movie and podcast talk. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Linktree = Links Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/33607647

Episode 250, Featuring Daredevil and Superboy! 09/25/2024

Episode 250, Featuring Daredevil and Superboy! It's the Longbox Review 250th comic book related podcast! To celebrate, I talk about two comics in my collection that reached that milestone number: Daredevil by Romita Jr and Nocenti and Superboy (and the Legion of Super-Heroes) by Hunt, Apollo, and Levitz. What are your favorite comic book issues that reached 250? Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/33198067

Center Seat: Star Trek Day 2024 09/08/2024

Center Seat: Star Trek Day 2024 Stardate 2024.252. It's the 58th anniversary of ! I talk about how the franchise was celebrating this auspicious day, provide some reactions to the Lower Decks and Section 31 trailers, and end with a rebroadcast clip from one of my episodes of the trip I took with my family to the . Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Theme music: “Saving the World” by Aaron Kenny ( /episode/index/show/longbox/id/32960812

The Legion Project 47: Conspiracy Theory 09/06/2024

The Legion Project 47: Conspiracy Theory "The mystery surrounding the secret conspiracy within the Legion deepens, along with the tension amongst the Legionnaires." Timestamps: (00:46) Preamble (07:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #47 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (27:04) Main discussion (1:27:05) Comments on Adventure Comics #375, the first appearance of the Wanderers, and their publishing history (1:50:57) Who’s Who in the LSH #2 entries on Ferro Lad, Douglas Nolan, and Duo Damsel (2:24:13) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman #441 (2:36:17) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to or . Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic /episode/index/show/longbox/id/32945422

A Conversation with Mike from Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow 08/23/2024

A Conversation with Mike from Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow Podcaster and comic book fan Mike Atchison joins me to discuss his comic book history, his involvement with the Campus Comics Cast and his own venture with Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow, and I challenge Mike with some comic book trivia! And don't forget to enter Mike's comic book giveaway -- listen for details! Also, listen to more of Mike on Meanwhile at the Podcast Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Links: Mike on and /episode/index/show/longbox/id/32708767

Totally Awesome Week of Comics! Theme: Super Friends 08/10/2024

Totally Awesome Week of Comics! Theme: Super Friends The fine folks from Meanwhile at the Podcast -- George, Rodney, Kristen, and Rich -- join me to recommend comic books around the theme of "Super Friends" to give you a Totally Awesome Week of Comics! What could those comic books be? Listen to find out! Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Links: Rodney: Kristen: /episode/index/show/longbox/id/32526857

My Comics History: May/June 1979 07/17/2024

My Comics History: May/June 1979 Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during May and June 1979 and spotlight Superman #338. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Links: (oddfellowsthoughts) (Manhunter) Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/32172952

Pull List Review: March 2024 Comics 07/03/2024

Pull List Review: March 2024 Comics I talk about the comic books I read in March 2024, including Black Owl #1, Rex Dexter of Mars #1, Legion of Super-Heroes #46, Justice Society of America #8, Third Shift Society v1 (#1-5), Fantastic Four #14, Sunflowers, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24, Nightwing #111, Saucer Country: The Finale #1, Scarlet Witch (2015) #2-4, Star v1 (#1-5), and Newburn v1 (#1-8). Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Links: at IndyPlanet Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31993762

The Gutters: A Most Magical Place 06/19/2024

The Gutters: A Most Magical Place In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie and I continue our conversation about our February 2024 vacation, focusing on our Walt Disney World visit + one day at Universal Studios. Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again! Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31742692

The Gutters: When You Wish... 06/06/2024

The Gutters: When You Wish... In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal, Maddie joins me to talk about our experience on the Disney Wish cruise ship on the first part of our vacation during February 2024. Apologies for the all-too present hum throughout the recording. I tried a new microphone and will never use that again! Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31626472

The Legion Project 46: On the Fourth Hand 05/22/2024

The Legion Project 46: On the Fourth Hand There's a conspiracy in the Legion! Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (06:34) Legion of Super-Heroes #46 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (28:17) Main discussion (1:31:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Adventures of Superman #440 (1:38:01) Who’s Who in the LSH issue 1 entries on Blok, Bouncing Boy, and Dawnstar (1:57:02) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to or . Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31413502

My Comics History: March/April 1979 05/15/2024

My Comics History: March/April 1979 Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. This episode I talk about some comic books that were published during March and April 1979 and spotlight Justice League of America #168 and Flash #275. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31300432

Pull List Review: Feb 2024 Comics 05/01/2024

Pull List Review: Feb 2024 Comics I talk about the comic books I read in February 2024, including The Sandman Universe Special: Thessaly #1, History of the Marvel Universe #5-6, Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #29-31, Beyond Real #1, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #23, Nightwing #110, Titans #7, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest Annual 2024, Trinity Special #1, Ghost Machine #1, Alan Scott: Green Lantern #4, Superman Plus Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Somna #2, All-American Comics #16, DC Comics Presents Annual #3, The Forever Maps, The Low, Low Woods #1-6, Fantastic Four #1-13, Invisible Woman v1 (#1-5), Captain Marvel #29, Marvel Feature #12, Batman: Killing Time #1-6, Wonder Woman #5, Spider-Woman #5, Power Girl: Uncovered #1, and Bylines in Blood v1 (#1-4). Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Links: Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/31078393

The Gutters: Life Catchup 04/17/2024

The Gutters: Life Catchup In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 10, 2024), I catch up on the major events of my life in the last year. I talk about my grandkids' birthdays, depression/anxiety/panic attacks, 25 years at my job, Christmas, the anniversaries of the deaths of my Mom and sister, turning 55, and catching COVID. Other episodes mentioned: Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30859178

My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979 04/10/2024

My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979 Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. We're in a new year of comic book reading for me, and I talk about some comic books that were published during those months and spotlight Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #29 and 30. Links: Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30755618

The Gutters: Stage and Screen Catchup 04/04/2024

The Gutters: Stage and Screen Catchup In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 10, 2024), I catch up on all the stage productions, concerts, and podcasts that I've watched or listened too, as well as few other things. I talk about Chicago, Matchbox Twenty with Matt Nathanson, Aladdin, the Seattle Mariners, Ed Sheeran, Jonas Brothers, Disney on Ice, Les Miz, A Celtic Christmas with Everdream, Aaron Sorkin's To Kill a Mockingbird, Six, Stomp, Mean Girls, Sherlock & Co, Iron Age of Comics, A World on Fire, 52 Pickup, Felicia Day's Third Eye, In the Dream House, and Tom Brevoort's newsletter. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30675653

Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics 03/28/2024

Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics I talk about some of the 55 comic books I read in January 2024, including Parker Girls v2, New X-Men v1, Animosity v2, The Great British Bump Off tp, Triskele #1, Where the Body Was gn, Once and Future v5, The Futurians, Black Panther #15, Nightwing #109, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #22, World’s Finest: Teen Titans #6, Wonder Woman #4, Alan Scott: The Green Lantern #3, Titans #6, Radiant Black v4, Detective Comics #38 facsimile, All-New Collectors’ Edition #C-58 (Superman vs Shazam), and DC Comics Presents #49. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30472843

The Gutters: TV/Movie Catchup 03/21/2024

The Gutters: TV/Movie Catchup In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded March 9, 2024), I catch up on all the tv and movie notes I've been accumulating for about a year. I talk about the Rugby World Cup, Good Omens season 2, cooking shows, Doctor Who returns, Ted Lasso ending, James Bond movies, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour movie, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Guardians of the Galaxy volume 3, The Marvels, and some other things along the way. Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30449563

The Legion Project 45: Unlucky Streak 03/14/2024

The Legion Project 45: Unlucky Streak We celebrate the 30th anniversary issue of the Legion of Super-Heroes, which focuses on Lightning Lad's unlucky streak. Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (18:19) Legion of Super-Heroes #45 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (45:58) Main discussion (1:46:34) Other subplots, the anniversary pin-up, and reader reactions (2:17:55) Legion related DCU appearances: Superman #16 and Secret Origins #25 (2:54:50) Who’s Who in the LSH #1 entries on Atmos, Cosmic Boy, and the Dark Circle (3:32:08) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to or . Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic /episode/index/show/longbox/id/30381363

My Comics History: Nov/Dec 1978 02/07/2024

My Comics History: Nov/Dec 1978 Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. Despite the fact that I purchased no comics in November or December that year, I still recorded an episode! I do talk about some comics that came out during those months and then discuss an adaptation of one of my favorite sci-fi franchises: Marvel Comics Super Special #8: Battlestar Galactica. Links: The Feedback! Email = Text/voicemail = Web = Thanks for listening! Listen to other . /episode/index/show/longbox/id/29779178

The Legion Project 44: Quislet’s Story 01/25/2024

The Legion Project 44: Quislet’s Story “Quislet’s origin is revealed as his ‘people’ call him home.” Timestamps: (00:44) Preamble (10:42) Legion of Super-Heroes #44 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (29:34) Main discussion (1:35:54) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #7 & 8 and Adventures of Superman #438 (2:10:40) Feedback, wrap up, and outro Send your comments or questions to or . Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from podcast (where you can also listen and subscribe to The Legion Project), where we discuss, issue by issue, the 1984 Legion of Super-Heroes (volume 3) series affectionately known as the "Baxter run". Intro theme: “Lost City” by RhoMusic /episode/index/show/longbox/id/29640598

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