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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! Scary Tales 2, 1975, w/Nis!

Hey there all you gunslingers! My buddy Nis is back and he picked a fantastic Charlton horror comic to talk about! There are three wild stories in this issue, and we had a fun time talking about them all! Of course we have a favorite but you’ll have to listen in to find out which one it is! 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 an...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 8 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 108, Isle of the Dead (1945)!

Happy spooky season! Well, my Halloween extravaganza has finally arrived! I’ll be covering some excellent films by Producer/Director/Writer Val Lewton! It all kicks off right here and now with this intriguing film, and will continue every Friday in October. Joining me for this one is my cohost for the Phantom Stranger episodes on my Bronze Age of Horror podcast, Jeremiah! He and I deep dive into this Lewton classic, then have some shop talk as well! So get ready for a wild ride! As usual, if you...

Oct 04, 20241 hr 26 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! House of Secrets 132, 1975 w/Dr Anj!

Hey there horror fiends! An episode that was time-lost but now found! My good buddy Dr Anj sparked the synapses in my brain and I was able to find this fun episode we recorded a while back! This book caused some childhood trauma for young Anj, but don’t worry, my therapeutic ways will cure him! Maybe… 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 in the show’s FB page (just search M...

Sep 30, 20241 hr

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 54, Worlds Finest Comics 242, 1976 w/WardHillTerry!

Hey there zany ones! My buddy Terry is back and he’s brought a fantastic comic from his youth! You know I love having guests n that share a comic with a connection to years past, and this episode is no exception. So let’s dive into this crazy adventure starting the Super Sons! 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). Y...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 4 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! House of Secrets 114, 1973 w/Monster Matt!

Hey there all you ghouls! My good pal Monster Matt is here with me, and we’ve got a horror comic that will send icy chills down your spine! Grab your hockey mask and stick as the first gruesome tale in this book revolves around a hockey team seeking vengeance! Then, we get a burned out rockstar that will do anything to get back to the top, including making a deal with a demon! But there will be hell to pay when the rent comes due! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you c...

Sep 23, 20241 hr 9 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 107, ROM 2-4, 1980 w/Ed Moore (Teal Productions)!

Hey there, space knights! Ed is back and we’re diving into three big issues of ROM! We already talked about issue one and some history behind this character, so definitely go back and listen to that one first- (click here)! We get into some of the foundation that will build up these characters for issues to come. ROM, Brandi, and of course, the Dire Wraiths! All this and more awaits, so download and join us!

Sep 20, 20242 hr 15 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 34 and 35, 1975 w/Al Sedano!

Hey there all you werewolves! It’s time for more wolf action, and Al Sedano is here with me to explain it all! Well, we try to explain it all but these two crazy comics are not easy to explain, but we had a lot of fun talking about them. We do go off on a few tangents but it’s all good! 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 Mo...

Sep 16, 20241 hr 18 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 53, World’s Finest 215, 1973 w/Mart Gray!

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal from the U.K., Mart Gray is here, and we’ve got a super fun comic to talk about! In the Haneyverse, this is the first appearance of the Super Sons! Yes a version appeared much earlier and we do talk about that briefly, but our main concern is how in the world Bob Haney managed to insert these two characters into continuity…sort of, maybe. So grab a stiff drink and listen in as we attempt to decider this riddle! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for t...

Sep 11, 20241 hr 25 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Monster of Frankenstein 7-9, 1973 w/Scott West!

Hey there all you monsters! Scott West is back, and we’ve got a frightening crossover for you! This is a Universal Studios lover’s dream, as the Monster faces off with the Lord of the Undead, Dracula! It’s a super cool event, and we couldn’t wait to talk about it! So hit that download button and let’s go! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback, 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 ...

Sep 09, 20241 hr 33 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 106, The Gorgon (1964) w/ Mart Gray!

Hey there all you monsters! I've finally wrestled my buddy Mart Gray down, and forced him to talk about one of our favorite Hammer films, The Gorgon! This film has all of the A-list actors and crew, so you know it's got to be top notch! We talk about all the best scenes, our favorite characters, and even go off on a tangent or two. So get ready to trek to the castle Borski in Germany, sharpen your sword, and fight the Gorgon! If you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so throug...

Sep 06, 20241 hr 15 min

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

Hey there all you monsters! My buddy Paul Hix (Waiting for Doom, DCOCD, etc.) is back! He and I have brought a super fun comic to discuss and our thoughts on a certain movie as well (very briefly). We also talk about his fun podcast DCOCD as he’s been gearing up for more event coverage! So grab your mosquito repellent and head for the swamps! 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_licio...

Sep 02, 20241 hr 8 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Detective Comics 455, 1976 w/ Bill Bere!

Hey there all you vampires! Bill from the Bat-Pod is here and he's brought a fantastic comic book to talk about! What happens when the Batman faces off in a haunted mansion with a vampire that's over a century old? Well, Bill and I are going to tell you in grand fashion! So hit that download button and enjoy! 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 ...

Aug 26, 202441 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep. 105, Avengers/Defenders War! w/ Dr Bobb!

Hey everybody! Welcome to a super fun episode of the show. I've been jazzed about this episode for a while now, and it's finally here. I've invited my good friend Dr. Bobb along for this fun look at a classic Avengers/Defenders story! We talk about the lead up and then the entire story. So strap in for some hero vs hero action! 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 sh...

Aug 23, 20242 hr 16 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 52, The Brave and the Bold 108, 1973 w/ Luke Jaconetti!

Hey there, zany ones! My good pal Luke Jaconetti (Earth Destruction Directive podcast) is back, and we've got a super fun team up with Batman and Sgt. Rock for you! A team up with these two heroes is cool as it is, but when the villain of the story is...Satan (?), you know the story is going to be off the chain! So, download and listen in as Luke and I try to make sense of one of the most gonzo stories ever written! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so throug...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 17 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Giant-Size Tomb of Dracula 4 and Tomb of Dracula 31, 1975 w/ Scott West!

Hey everybody, my pal Scott West is back! Yes, your dynamic duo covering the Tomb of Dracula is together again, and we’ve got more blood splattering horror for you! Oh who am I kidding, we laugh a lot, poke fun, and make inappropriate references all while talking about a vampire killing people. Is it slightly demented? Maybe. Is it a ton of fun? Absolutely. So hit that play button and join the fun! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazin...

Aug 12, 20241 hr 37 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep. 104, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) w/ Mike (Comics in the Golden Age)!

Welcome to our final coverage of the Hammer Studios Frankenstein franchise! Mike (Comics in the Golden Age) is back and we're covering this last chapter of Baron Frankenstein! This one is a departure from the norm in some ways but a lot like previous films in other ways. Mike and I really enjoyed covering this one and the entire series (minus one film), and we're a bit sad to see it come to an end. But, we give it our best, and will definitely push forward with more content. As usual, if you'd l...

Aug 09, 20241 hr 6 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 51, The Brave and the Bold 151, 1979 w/ Dr Anj!

Hey there zany ones! Dr. Anj is back and yowsa yowsa yowsa, this is one crazy comic! A famous panel is included in the pages of this one, but it had even more fun inside than I'd imagined. Plus, this book has a childhood connection for Anj, and he will explain. Batman, The Flash, disco, chauvinism, and liberated women! Plus, Batman is a makeup artist! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Mgazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Bill...

Aug 07, 202455 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Phantom Stranger 17 &18, 1972 w/ JJG!

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back with me again, and we have a couple of issues to talk about that are ace! Len Wein and Jim Aparo are at the top of their game, and you really see them gelling on this title! So grab your trench coat and fedora and let’s goooo! 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...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 38 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep. 103, Rom 1, 1979 w/ Ed Moore!

Hey there, space travelers! Please join Ed Moore and I, as we start this journey covering the classic Rom Spaceknight series by Marvel Comics! The "Romnibus" volume one just came out earlier this year, and Ed and I decided to cover some Rom! It really is one of Marvel's best from that era, and we reminisce about the comic, and give some background on the toy as well! So grab your neutralizer and analyzer, and let's track down some Dire Wraiths! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for t...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 48 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 50! World's Finest 239, 1976 w/ Professor Alan!

Hey there, zany ones! My buddy Professor Alan from the Relatively Geeky podcast network is back and he brought a wacky comic to talk about! This World’s Finest is really off the chain, but don’t worry, we know exactly what Bob Haney was doing here…maybe. Download and listen in and hey, if you can figure out this comic, please write in! 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 o...

Jul 24, 20241 hr 16 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 32 and 33, 1975 w/ Al Sedano!

Hey everybody! It's time for more wolf action, as Al Sedano is back, and we've got two special issues to talk about! It's the first two appearances of Moon Knight! How do we feel about this character intro? What about the two subplots going on? All of these questions will hopefully be answered in this episode! 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...

Jul 22, 20241 hr 9 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Blade; Black and White Tpb w/ Bill Bere!

Hey there, all you vampire slayers! A very cool episode today (if I do say so myself!), as Bill Bere from the Bat-Pod is here with me to discuss one of his favorite characters in Blade the vampire slayer! I've talked about Blade before in the pages of Tomb of Dracula, but these stories are from the black and white magazines from the Bronze Age! Sometimes these magazines were a little more hardcore but they always had top notch creators on them, and this trade paperback is no exception! So hit th...

Jul 15, 20241 hr 53 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep. 102, Village of the Damned (1960) w/ Karen (Planet 8 podcast)!

Hey everybody, my good pal Karen is back, and we've got a fantastically creepy film to talk about on this episode. Its the creepy kid sub-genre where going to focus in on in this episode, and it's a fantastic example of British horror! After talking about this film, Karen and I talk shop for a bit (Planet 8 that is), and their recent episodes (including Roger Corman!). So hit that download button and enjoy! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email a...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 16 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 49, The Brave and the Bold 135 &136, 1977 w/ Evan Bevins!

Hey there, zany ones! My good buddy Evan Bevins is back, and we've got w two part story we affectionately call..."The Ruby Ryder Saga!" OK, we don't actually call it that, but we would've if we thought of it at the time. All kidding aside, we have a fantastic time talking about these two comics, and give all the praise to the creative team (Haney and Aparo)! So strap on your seatbelt, because the caped crusader is in for a bumpy ride! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, y...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 31 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Marvel Classics Comics 9- 1976, Dracula, w/ Al Sedano!

Hey everybody! The show is back, and even though there's chaos all around me right now (trying to figure out tech stuff I have no clue about), I'm getting things done...for now. As some of you may know, my good pal and Tomb of Dracula cohost, Scott West, is going through some tough times right now, so while he's taking care of some family business (link to a GoFundMe below), I've recruited a few other friends to step in and talk about the Lord of the Undead! Put your hands together for my buddy ...

Jul 08, 20241 hr 14 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Phantom Stranger 15 & 16, 1971 w/ JJG!

Hey there all you phantoms! My good pal Jeremiah is back with me and we have a couple of solid issues of the Phantom Stranger to talk about. First we get an appearance of Storm from the X-Men (maybe), plus a robot blaxploitation character! Then we switch gears to an Egyptian/alien conspiracy story! All this and more await, so download and start listening! As usual, if you'd like to lave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 44 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! DC Comics Presents 29, 1981 w/ Dr Anj!

Hey everybody! Dr. Anj is back as we've extended our coverage of The Spectre! We have a fantastic issue of DC Comics Presents to talk about, and it's a doozy! We see The Spectre vs Superman in this one, plus we recap the previous two issues to set the table as well! So get ready to jump into some madness in this issue! 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 p...

Jul 01, 20241 hr 3 min

Magazines and Monsters Episode 101, Tales of the Green Lantern Corps 3, 1981 w/ Keith G. Baker!

Hey everybody, my pal KGB is back, and we're here to check out the final issue of this fantastic mini series! Krona is really ramping up the body count, and Hal and the rest of the Corps looks down and out. But, don't count them out, as they show Krona and the universe what the Green Lanterns Corps is all about! So charge up that power ring, and head out into space, and join the Corps! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters...

Jun 14, 202455 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 100, Werewolf of London (1935), w/ MonsterMatt!

Hey all you werewolves! Monster Matt Patterson is back, and we've got a fantastic movie to talk about! This one predates the much more famous "The Wolfman" by six years! It's seemingly a forgotten film by most, but don't overlook it, as it has some very redeeming qualities and laid the groundwork for future werewolf films. Matt and I have a blast talking about this one, and it definitely should be one every horror fan seeks out. As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the show, you can...

Jun 07, 202455 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 48, The Brave and the Bold 145, 1978 w/ JJG!

Hey there, zany ones! My Phantom Stranger cohost (on my Bronze Age of Horror Comics podcast), Jeremiah, has joined me to talk about a fun story that teams up Batman with the Stranger! This one involves crooks and voodoo, so you don't dare miss it...or JJG will make a voodoo doll in your likeness! 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 Magazi...

Jun 05, 202443 min
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