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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!
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Episodes

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Phantom Stranger 29/30, 1974 w/Jeremiah!

Hey there, phantoms! Jeremiah is back and we’ve got 2 more issues of the Phantom Stranger to discuss. Living voodoo dolls, a satanic cult, and more await your ears once you click that download button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on social media @bigox737 and at comicscomicscomics.blog...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 11 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Marvel Spotlight 16/17, 1974 w/Paul O’Connor!

Hey there all you devils! Author Paul O’Connor is back, and this time we’re talking comics! And not just any comics, but Steve Gerber written comics, starring the Son of Satan! Gerber was the perfect writer for this character at the time, and his zany script for this story is proof! So don’t delay, hit that play button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB ...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 20 min

Hammer House of Horror Retrospective! Episode 6!

Hey everybody, it’s our final installment covering The Hammer House of Horror! Pete and I had a really fun time with this project, and we’ll definitely talk more British horror in the future. We cover the final two episodes plus a recap of the series as a whole, so hit that play button and join us. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Maga...

Jun 28, 202543 min

Hammer House of Horror Retrospective! Episode 5!

Hey everybody! My buddy Pete Doree is here with me once again, and we have an over sized episode for you today! This time around we cover three episodes (9-11) of the fantastic series from 1980. We get murders, mayhem, a zombie and a demon! So join us for some horrific fun! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You ...

Jun 28, 202556 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Unexpected 169, 1975, with Jeremiah Jones Goldstein!

Hey there all you creeps! It's time for another episode of the show! This time around, I've lured JJG into the crypt, and we're going to talk about a DC anthology horror book. Specifically, The Unexpected 169, from 1975! This book offers 3 horror stories, two of which we find very good, and one that's just so-so. Definitely give a listen and let us know your thoughts on the book as well! As usual, you can send any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on ...

Jun 23, 202558 min

Hammer House of Horror Retrospective!l, Episode 4!

Hey everybody, Pete and I are back, and we’ve got another couple of episodes from the Hammer House of Horror to talk about! These are of the top episodes of the series, and we definitely enjoyed discussing them. My favorite actor, Peter Cushing is the star of episode seven, and that’s followed up with werewolves! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (j...

Jun 21, 202536 min

The Brave and the Bob! EP 66, The Brave and the Bold 70, 1966 w/Bill Bere!

Hey there, zany ones! It’s a new episode! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here, and he’s brought a wacky Silver Age comic with him. It’s a Batman and Hawkman team up, but there are some villainous types on the prowl and they’ve discovered our heroes secret identities! Can Batman and Hawkman not only stop these crooks but protect their secret identities as well? Only Bob Haney knows the answer! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonster...

Jun 18, 202553 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night extended coverage! Spider-Woman and Ghost Rider!

Hey everybody, Al Sedano is back and we’ve got more coverage of the exploits of Jack Russell, Werewolf by Night! We cover three appearances in the pages of Spider-Woman (32), Marvel Premiere (59), and Ghost Rider (55)! These are very interesting but very different stories but two of them do reference continuity. With only three more episodes of coverage after this episode, we’d love for you guys and gals to let us know some of your favorite appearances, whether they be classic or modern! Hit us ...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 24 min

Hammer House of Horror Retrospective, Episode 3!

Welcome back! It’s time for the next installment of this awesome horror tv series from Hamner! Pete and I have a blast talking about these next two episodes, especially the bloody birthday party scene! Plus, a voodoo doll that has a deadly secret! All this and more, so don’t delay, and hit that download button! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page. You...

Jun 14, 202542 min

Magazines and Monsters Bonus Episode! Friday the 13th (1980), w/Sean Ross!

Hey everybody, my friend Sean Ross (Peace Bound and Down; a Wonder Woman podcast) is back and we’ve got some childhood trauma to talk about! Full disclosure, we recorded this forever ago, and I forgot for a while, but always wanted to release it on a Friday the 13th, for obvious reasons. Well, here we are, so join us for a fun conversation about one of the early and classic slashers of horror history! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Maga...

Jun 13, 20251 hr 14 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 42/43, 1975 w/Scott West!

Hey everybody! Welcome to another episode covering the fantastic Tomb of Dracula! This month, Scott and I have two stellar issues to cover, and we couldn’t wait to sit down in front of the mic to talk about them! The Dr Sun saga comes to a close, and we get a Kolchak tribute in the other story! Plus a subplot with Blade and Hannibal King! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious o...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 5 min

Magazines and Monsters- Hammer House of Horror Retrospective, Ep 2!

Hello everyone! Welcome to episode two of my coverage of the fantastic horror television series from 1980, the Hammer House of Horror! I’ve got my good friend, Pete Doree (petedoree@bigcartel.com) along with me, and we’ve got a mixed bag this time around. Pete was lucky enough to see this when it first aired, so his first hand knowledge of this show is a huge thrill for me. So hot that play button and join us! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through emai...

Jun 07, 202533 min

Magazines and Monsters- Hammer House of Horror retrospective! Episode1

Hello all you Hammer fanatics out there! My good friend from England, Pete Doree (Stan & Jack) has joined me for a journey through the fantastic tv series Hammer House of Horror from 1980. We’re going to be covering the series two episodes at a time, and talking in depth about the cast and production, so tune in and follow along (the series is on the YouTube movies channel right now)! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonst...

Jun 07, 20251 hr 10 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Daredevil 130, 1976 w/Dr Anj!

Hey everybody, my good pal Dr Anj is back, and he’s brought a genuinely creepy comic to talk about today! Can DD save a mother and her child from a voodoo practitioner that seems hell bent on killing! Plus some political intrigue with Foggy as well. So download and join the fun! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters)....

Jun 02, 202553 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 123, Rom 8-10, 1980 w/Ed Moore!

Hey there, Spaceknights! My good buddy Ed Moore is back, and we’ve got 3 more issues of our favorite Galadorian hero to talk about! ROM is really up against it in these issues, whether it’s DeathWing, Serpentyne, or the US Air Force, our hero has his work cut out for him. Plus Brandy, Steve, and the Dire Wraiths are all here as well! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on ...

May 30, 20251 hr 32 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Man-Bat vs Batman 1, 1984 w/the Bat-Pod!

Hey everybody! My buddy Bill from the Bat-Pod is back here with me, and we’ve got an over-sized issue starting the Batman! We dive into these first few appearances of the Man-Bat, and examine the effects the character has on the Batman universe. This book is a fantastic reprint issue and a great way to read these stories without breaking the bank. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_...

May 26, 20251 hr 4 min

Bonus episode! Unknown Worlds of Sci-Fi Giant Size 1, 1976 w/Derek Kunsken!

Hey everybody! It’s time for the final installment of my spotlight on the fantastic sci-fi magazine from Marvel comics, Unknown Worlds of Science Fiction. This Giant Size book is full of interesting content, and Derek and I had a great discussion about it! So tune in and join the fun. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page. You can find Derek at his webs...

May 23, 20252 hr 9 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 1-3, 1972, with Al Sedano!

A Giant-Sized episode is here! Join me and Al Sedano, as we tackle three big issues of Werewolf by Night! We get the continuation of one story, then 2 more epic stories that we both loved! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters on Facebook). You can find Al on Twitter @AdamThanospod and definitely tune in to his podcast Resurre...

May 19, 20251 hr 27 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 20, The Brave and the Bold 84, 1969 "The Angel, the Rock, and the Cowl!" w/ Luke Jaconetti!

Ten hut! Alright, zany ones, it's time for a huge moment in comic book history! When Batman met Sgt. Rock! And yes, they were both full fledged men in WWII! Or at least they were on Earth B. Come see Bruce Wayne/ Batman along with Sgt. Rock and Easy Company journey to France, as they attempt to thwart project Barbarian! Whatever that is...just kidding, Luke and I will explain everything (a nod to my pals at the Checkered Past Podcast). So, tune in for our thoughts on this awesome issue, plus sto...

May 14, 20251 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 20

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Giant Size ToD 5 and Giant Size Spiderman 1, 1975 w/Scott West!

Hey everybody! Scott West and I have some very fun and crazy books to talk about on today’s episode! Two issues outside the regular series but still a lot of wild content. Dracula typically stays in the horror realm, but what happens when he met Peter Parker??? Also the final installment of the Giant Size Dracula series, and it has a character in it that both Scott and I were glad to see perish! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesa...

May 12, 20251 hr 48 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 12, From Beyond the Unknown 20, 1972!

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode! In this one, my guest is author and Twitter friend, Jennifer DeRoss! Jennifer is the brain behind the book "Forgotten All Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox!" We'll talk briefly about her book, then dive into this crazy issue (featuring Silver/Golden Age reprints) that is all Gardner Fox material! We also talk about her next upcoming project as well! As usual, you can reach out to the show through email at MagazinesandMonsters@gmail.com or on Twitter...

May 09, 202543 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Saga of the Swamp Thing 1/2, 1982 w/Paul Hix

Hey everybody! My buddy Paul Hix from the Waiting for Doom podcast is back! He and I are diving back into Swamp Thing with volume 2, otherwise known as Saga of the Swamp Thing! This volume has a very interesting start to it, but by issue 20 (Alan Moore) we all know things really take off! But in the meantime, join us for some fun and of course our usual shenanigans! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me ...

May 05, 202554 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 21, Superboy 180, 1971 "Prince of the Wolfpack" w/ Mart Gray!

Hey there, lupine listeners! My cross-Atlantic compadre, Mart Gray is back, and he chose a really crazy comic for this episode! Superboy goes completely off his nut in this one, plus, Pa Kent is thrown in the hoosegow! And if that weren't enough, there's a warlock on the loose in Smallville! So, join us for a ton of fun, and a few laughs, as we dissect this wild comic, by none other than the zany one himself, Bob Haney! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through emai...

Apr 30, 202553 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Marvel Graphic Novel 22- Hooky w/Evan Bevins!

Hey there all you webheads! Tune in as Evan Bevins and I have a fantastic comic to talk about in this episode. A graphic novel about coming of age, wizards, dragons, and oh yeah, Spiderman is in it, too! This story is definitely not your typical Spidey adventure, so strap on your seatbelt because it’s gonna be a wild ride! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s ...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 27 min

Magazines & Monsters- a Universal Horror Special! Son of Frankenstein (1939)! w/Scott West

Hey everybody! It’s the final installment of my spotlight n Universal horror! Joining me is writer, musician, and all around great guy, Scott West! If you’ve heard us talk Tomb of Dracula then you know you’re in for a good time. Scott has a real love for this oft overlooked film, and he and I are giving it its due right here. So join us for a conversation about Karloff, Lugosi, Atwill, Rathbone, and more! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at ...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 19 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 65, The Brave and the Bold 88, 1970 w/Ranger Gord!

Hey there, zany ones! Ranger Gord is back, so that means we have some Wild Cat action! Yes it’s another Batman/Wildcat team up! This one has Olympics, boxing, commies, and kids! A fun Cold War adventure awaits, so hit that play button and head for Europe! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page. You can find Gord by searching any podcast app for Pra...

Apr 23, 202553 min

Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Spider-Woman 6 and 19, 78/9 w/Al Sedano!

Hey there horror freaks! Al Sedano is back and we’ve got 3 stories for you in this oversized episode! First up is another issue of Spider-woman, where Jack gets mind controlled! Then a quick little back up from the pages of Marvel Premiere. And finally a crossover with the fiery headed biker himself, Ghost Rider! So hit play and join in the madness as the Werewolf finds himself in the middle of it once again! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 14 min

Magazines & Monsters - A Universal Horror special , Bride of Frankenstein (1935) w/Paul O’Connor

Hey everybody, writer Paul O’Connor joins me again, as we discuss one of the best (the best?) sequels in horror of all time! Some say this film outdoes the original, we may or may not agree, but there’s only one way to find out. Hit the download button and enjoy our candid conversation! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page. You can find Paul on T...

Apr 18, 20251 hr 33 min

Magazines and Monsters Bonus episode! Unknown World of Science Fiction 5, 1975 w/ Derek!

Hey, sci-fi friends! Author Derek Kunsken and I are back with more of the fantastic magazine from the Bronze Age by Marvel comics! This issue is awesome and has some very interesting stories, as Derek and I point out. So grab your laser pistol and head for the transporter! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page. You can find Derek at his website derekkun...

Apr 16, 20251 hr 25 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 40/41, 1976 w/Scott West!

Hey there all you blood suckers! It’s that time of the month for more vampire action! Of course that means my pal Scott West is here, and we’ve got a lot to say! Mostly good but some grievances as well. We are definitely fair in our problems with the book, as Marv chose to make some additions to this story line that are a bit questionable. But don’t let that scare you off, we have our normal discussion and loads of laughs as well! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you c...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 19 min
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