Hey there, Dr. Anj and I are back with more Night Force coverage! Join us, as we tackle the next story line in one episode! Marv really went in a different direction with this one, and Anj and I had a fun time talking about it and trying to dissect it. Anyone that's read this will tell you it's very thought-provoking, and of course, it was phenomenal from an artistic point of view. All this, and an announcement about our future plans! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show you ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 37 min
Hey everybody! Karen, from Planet 8 is back, and we talk about another huge Hammer film! This is one of the most acclaimed films from Hammer, and rightly so, as the casting and acting are top notch. We discuss every bit of this film, and scheme for something else going forward as well. Christopher Lee really shines in this one, so if you haven't seen it, you owe it to yourself to give it a watch. As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
Hey there, zany ones! I've got my buddy Ross here with me, and we laugh a lot in this episode! Why you say? Well, we get two naked superheroes, said superheroes mentioning the writer of the book, and then to top it all off, we get Batman undergoing brain surgery! All this plus Ross announces a new show he's working on, and any fan of DC comics needs to check it out (trailer at the end)! As usual, if you want to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Hey there, howlers! Al is back, and that means more werewolf action with Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night! In this episode, we talk about Jack vs the trucking industry, politically incorrect descriptions, and carnies! Plus at the end we talk about plans for our next episode and a crossover! Definitely tune in to hear us gush over Mike Ploog and his amazing artwork as well! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsterrs@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @B...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Hey howlers! It's time for another hairy adventure with my buddy Al Sedano, as we jump into two more issues of Werewolf by Night! Jack faces off with a big game hunter, then a menace of a different kind, that has the life of his sister hanging in the balance. Plus, Al lends his thoughts on the recent WWBN Disney+ special (slight spoilers)! As usual, you can leave any feedback through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the FB page (just search Magazi...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Hey everyone! It’s #Scificomics month! I have a new guest to the show, as Ron from the Fantastic Comic Fan podcast is here to talk about this fun story! We see the origin of a great character that seems to be a bit forgotten, although they bring him out once and while. We do touch lightly on the other stories and creators in the book as well. We had a good time resurrecting Captain Comet, to let people know they need to check out Strange Adventures, and more sci-fi comics in general! As usual, y...
Jan 20, 2023•38 min
Hey everybody! It's tome for more Zany Haney, but, also for a huge comic book (not that all of Haney's stories aren't huge!), as my guest and I are talking about the first team-up of the Teen Titans! Unofficially, perhaps, but it is the first time as it's referenced in a later comic (B&B 60). Join Ed Moore (@TealProductions) and I, as we dive into this crazy comic that has a villain for the ages (or at least until the next Haney written comic). As usual, you can leave ant feedback for the sh...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Welcome back to continuing coverage of the best horror series of the Bronze Age (maybe all time?)! Scott and I tackle two more issues of the series, and the second one this time around is a biggie! Blade, the vampire slayer is here! He's got an attitude, funky clothes, and the skills to kill vampires! We also get a peek at what Quincy and his team are up to, plus we say goodbye to Clifton (or is it Clifford?), as his usefulness is at an end. Biker gangs, lousy chowder, and meddling priests, add ...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Hey there, creepy ones! A new episode and a brand new guest! From the Longbox Crusade, it’s The Yard Sale Artist himself, Jarrod Alberich! He and I are here to talk comics, and horror comics at that! We discuss a great issue of House of Mystery
Jan 09, 2023•54 min
Hey everybody! Continuing my dive into the best horror studio that ever was, my pal Pete Doree and I sat down to talk about Hammer Films, Dracula Prince of Darkness! This film had some very thought-provoking aspects, and Pete and I go full throttle into it! As usual, you can contact the show through email at MagazinesandMonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the FB page. You can find Pete on Twitter as well @PeteDoree and don’t forget to check out his website petedoree.bigc...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Hey, Zany ones, I'm back and so is my frequent collaborator, Jeremiah! He and I are going to be covering a wild story starring of course, Batman, and the Phantom Stranger! We're going to be covering his exploits in his own title in the late Silver/Bronze Age over on my horror podcast (The Bronze Age of Horror), so we thought it was fitting to hit a couple of his appearances right here in the Brave and the Bold! This is one wild story of course, as Zany Bob Haney leads the way, with art by Ross A...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 14
It's time to unwrap and unwind, as The Mummy is coming to town! Cairo and New York City, that is! Join me and Ed Moore, as we discuss these two stories, and discover what makes a Mummy tick! Is it a special serum? Or maybe a longing for nice rest on a park bench? Either way, we'll dive into the first two appearances, and even cover a strange tale that's a backup in the second book! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitt...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Unsheathe your sword, and get ready for action! My buddy Chris Bailey is back, and we're here to talk about the one and only, Conan! Why did we pick this specific comic? Well, it's a landmark for a lot of folks, as it's the first time Big John Buscema pencilled Conan! he went on to have a tremendous run on the title (with Roy Thomas), and we mark the beginning of that tenure right now! A crazy priest, magic mirrors, and of course, action out the wazoo! Strap on your seatbelt, as it's gonna get n...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Hello zany fans! It's Christmas time, and I've invited two elves to my workshop to podcast with me! Join me and the Checkered Past boys (Dr. Bob and Dr. Husband) as we journey from Gotham City to Florida to find out why the mob stole Christmas! Did they do it because they're in the employ of the Grinch? Or is there some other nefarious reason??? Either way, we see Batman and Plastic Man take a road trip, feed deer some tobacco, use a car wash as a shower, and see Commissioner Gordon lie and rely...
Dec 21, 2022•53 min
Hey there, all you creeps! My compadre JJG is back, and we're here to discuss another fantastic DC horror comic! The Unexpected was one of DC's horror anthology books, that featured many different creators- some young, some old, but always content that was definitely solid! This book contains three stories that we talk about, and we rank them at the end, our favorite and then the rest! As usual, you can send any feedback to the show's email address Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twit...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Hey everybody! Welcome back to another awesome movie discussion. In this episode, you'll hear a band new guest and I discuss one creepy film! Please welcome Chris Franklin to the show! Chris and his wife, Cindy, have an excellent podcast (JLUcast) where they discuss the outstanding TV animated series Justice League/Justice League Unlimited! Chris is also a frequent cohost and guest on many other shows on the Fire and Water Network, he also has writing credits for 13th Dimension, Back Issue, Retr...
Dec 09, 2022•2 hr
Teenagers run amok! Yes, this happened a lot in the 1960s and 1970s, and there's only one man that can help me handle these crazy kids- Ranger Gord ! He's back, and we tackle this wild tale from the mind of Zany Bob Haney , and the wonderful art of Jim Aparo ! A nuclear bomb, and kids that demand change are more than Gotham PD can handle, so Batman recruits the Teen Titans for help. As usual, you can contact the show through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_lic...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 19 min
Welcome to a new series on the feed! My pal Chris Bailey (@Charlton_Hero and I are going to cover the Strange Adventures appearances of Deadman, and then bounce around the DC universe to check out more of his appearances. But, in this episode, we'll be diving in to his first two comics, in Strange Adventures!
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the show! I've asked Clinton (Coffe and Comics, Days of High Adventure) back to discuss some more Conan with me! We talk about one of his favorites and a first time read for me, and it encompasses two big issues of the Savage Sword of Conan! This magazine was one of the highlights for Marvel Comic in the Bronze Age, and Clinton and I deep dive into this one wholesale. So, join us, and we'll travel back to the times of serpents, jungles, and seas!...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min
It's time for another trip into the Zany-verse! Evan Bevins (@Evan_bevins) is back, and he's here to discuss another issue of craziness with me! We dive (sorry!) into this one and discuss Aquaman's bad reputation as a lame superhero, plus how amnesia may run in his family. We also talk about Bruce Wayne and his love life, plus some people that Internal Affairs might want to investigate at the Gotham P.D.! So, join us, as we don't sleep walk through this episode of madness! If you'd like to leave...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hello there all you bog beasts! Paul Hix and I are back to discus two more issues of Swamp Thing! First, we'll encapsulate issue 13, which is the last story by Len Wein! Then, David Michelinie takes over, but through both issues, we get incredible Nestor Redondo artwork that we gush about incessantly! Two vastly different stories, but both are excellent! As usual if you’d like to send any feedback in, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licio...
Nov 14, 2022•54 min
Hey everybody, welcome back to another awesome film discussion on the show! This film is one I love (yes, even though it's cheesy!), and I was able to have two great guests on to talk about it. Returning to the show was my buddy Rod from The Naschycast and Bloody Pit! And, for the first time on the show, friend, author, producer, and podcaster, Nic Brown! Both of these guys are huge film fans, and have a wealth of knowledge, so it was a pleasure to have them on. We dive into this one and give a ...
Nov 11, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Hey everybody, welcome to a very special episode of the show! I was elated to have writer Alex Segura as my guest! We had a good time recounting a very special issue (his first B&B and Batman!), and you know a Zany Haney comic will deliver the goods as well! We'll attempt to find out what Commies, Nazis, and a whale have in common, plus, Batman has a Benny Hill moment. All of this and more awaits, so join us! As usual, if you want to reach out to the show with any feedback, you can do so thr...
Nov 09, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hey everybody, after his whirlwind Halloween tour, I was lucky enough to get my buddy Monster Matt to sit down with me and talk about one of his favorite classic horror movies with me! Well, ok, not really, as we recorded this back in July, but we did have a great time, as we both love this movie! It has a great cast, special effects, and script, so batten down the hatches, as we dive into this gem! As usual, you can leave any feedback through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or on Twitte...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Come with me, through the Doorway to Nightmare! Join me and Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein, as we tackle (in two parts) this super fun series from the Bronze Age! First up, we discuss these first three issues, and just check out these covers by Mike Kaluta! This series was short-lived, but it really leaves an impact for those that are fans of the mystical/magical corner of comics. Demons, vampires, and cults, oh my! As usual, you can leave any feedback for the show through email at Magazinesandmonster...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min
It's time for part two of my Doorway into Nightmare coverage! Join me and Jeremiah Jones-Goldstein, as we cover the last two issues of the inaugural series, plus the fantastic one-shot by Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers in 1981! Madame Xanadu was a super cool character, and each story has its own flare that set it apart from the others. If you haven't read this material, definitely check it out on the DC app or grab the issues online or in a shop. They are worth it! As usual, if you want to ...
Oct 30, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Has there ever been a more iconic statement than Where's my money, honey? Well, Luke, Professor Alan and I are about to find out! We dive headfirst into one of the most crazy stories in the history of the Bronze Age, that has gained fame for not only a couple of panels, but for a title in general that was trying to do something edgy and topical. The three of us have a great time discussing this story, and poking a little fun at it as well. As usual, you can reach out with any feedback by emailin...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min
The time for another dive into DC madness has arrived! Join me and Ed Moore (@TealProductions), as we celebrate Chinese New Year, along with Batman and The Spectre! These two mighty heroes must face a centuries old threat that is more powerful than both pf them combined! Maybe Commissioner Gordon can help?...not likely. We talk all about this crazy comic, especially the Zany dialogue! If you want to send any feedback to the show, you can do so by email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me ...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min
Hey now! Not only is it Halloween, but it's time for another edition of Super Blog Team Up (#SBTU)! Joining me for this momentous occasion, is the Charlton Hero himself, Chris Bailey ! We sit down and talk about Marvel Comic's most hellish hero, The Son of Satan! We cover two very early appearances of this devilish character, and we had a great time discussing them. We did have some critical opinions, so strap on your seatbelt! As usual, you can leave any feedback through email at Magazinesandmo...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 27 min
Good evening, it's time for the fright show! Welcome back Scott West to the show, as he and I cover the next two issues of The Tomb of Dracula! We really dig this series, and even though it's a bit disjointed early on from so many hands in the pot, we thoroughly enjoyed these books. We pick up right where we left off, with Dracula on the loose, and Frank Drake on the very edge! The new characters that enter the scene are fantastic, and a huge part of the book going forward. As usual, you can rea...
Oct 23, 2022•1 hr 16 min
