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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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Magazines and Monsters Ep 119, Green Lantern 200, 1986 w/Keith G Baker!

Hey everybody! It’s time once again to charge up that ring, and head out into space, as Keith and I have a fantastic issue of Green Lantern to talk about today! This awesome anniversary issue is one for the ages, as it brings the past and present together and pushes the Green Lantern Corps into the future! So join us for a fun conversation about Hal, Guy, Carol, and Triple A! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can contact me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’...

Jan 17, 20251 hr 41 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Uncanny X-Men 144, 1981 w/Evan Bevins!

Hey everybody! My pal Evan Bevins and I have a fantastically creepy comic to talk about today, and we hope some horror fans and X-Men fans will come along for the ride! This one is a solo mission for Scott Summers, aka Cyclops himself! We get some of his origin story plus The Man-Thing and an incredibly creepy villain! So join us for a good time talking comics! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook pag...

Jan 13, 20251 hr 12 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 58, Worlds Finest 253, 1978 w/Ward Hill Terry!

Hey there zany ones! WardHillTerry is back, and he’s brought one crazy comic with him! Batman and Superman have their hands full, as there’s royalty and roughhousing going on in Moldachia! And what does Bruce Wayne’s ex-flame have to do with all of this kerfuffle? Plus, the Man of Steel seems powerless to find the villains lair! All this and more, await within this fantastic episode! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or in ...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 8 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Marvel Team Up 15, 1973 w/Al Sedano!

Hey everybody! Al Sedano has joined me for another fun episode. We’re talking about the first meeting between Ghost Rider and Spider-Man (I think?)! This team up is a fun one, and Al and I have a blast talking about it. Plus, we get the first appearance of one of the craziest villains, The Orb! So join us for some fun and one crazy comic! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page (just search Magazine...

Jan 06, 202557 min

Magazines and Monsters Bonus Episode, Unknown World's of Science Fiction 6, 1975 w/ Derek Kunsken!

Hey everybody, Derek is back and we've got the final issue (sort of!) of this awesome magazine series, and although it was short-lived, it really has an impact. The feature story is/was a bit controversial, and Derek and I had a good time trying to break it down. Plus, Bruce Jones, Don Glut, and Rascally Roy Thomas! And look at that incredible cover by Frank Brunner! So join us once again for for some classic sci-fi stories and conversation! As usual, if you'd like to leave any feedback for the ...

Jan 03, 20251 hr 28 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 118, The Wolfman, 1941 w/Bryan Baugh!

Hey everybody! Horror comics creator Bryan Baugh is here with me to discuss one of the greatest horror films of all time! We’ve both been a fan of this one since childhood, so not only do we talk about this great film, but also about growing up monster kids, and all sorts of horror related shenanigans! So join us on this New Year’s Eve to celebrate one of the greatest monsters of all time! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so by reaching out to me on Twitter ...

Dec 31, 20241 hr 28 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 117, Spotlight on Wolverine!

Hey everybody! My buddy Ed Moore is here with me to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of comic books most popular characters, Patch! Huh, what’s that you say? Who’s Patch? Well, for those in the know it’s an alter ego of Wolverine, but for those that don’t know, strap in for a ride to a place called Madripoor, and a part of Wolverine you may not know even existed! 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 m...

Dec 27, 20243 hr 51 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Witching Hour 28, 1973 w/Mart Gray!

Merry Christmas all you ghouls! A Christmas comic that’s also a horror comic? Yes! Mart has brought a fun book with him and in this episode we get talking right on about holiday cheer and Death posing as Old Saint Nick! A fun time will be had by all, so you’d better not be naughty or Santa Mart will get you in your dreams! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can contact me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page. You can find Mart on most social medi...

Dec 23, 20241 hr 11 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 116, ROM 5-7, 1981 w/Ed Moore!

Hey there, space travelers! Ed and I are back for more ROM Spaceknight coverage! We’ve got 3 fun issues to talk about, and believe me when I say, there is a lot to cover! We’ll try to explain what a Hellhound is plus how exactly a Thornoid lost its job as the spokesperson for Domino’s Pizza! Oh and Dr Strange shows up…sort of. All this and more is waiting for you to download and listen in! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmons...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 57 min

The Brave and the Bob! Episode 57, The Brave and the Bold 117, 1974 w/Luke Jaconetti!

Hey there zany ones! My pal Luke is back, so that means we’ve got a Sgt Rock and Batman team up to talk about! In this one, the sarge is in hot water with the army, and he needs Batman’s help to get him out of trouble! Batman has Easy Company on his side though, or does he? Journey with us to the Berlin Wall and beyond for this crazy adventure! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesand monsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_li...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 2 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 38/39, 1976 w/Al Sedano!

Hey there all you howlers! Get ready for some absolute madness, as Al Sedano is back and we’ve got 2 crazy issues of Werewolf by Night to talk about. Brother Voodoo makes an appearance, Jack fights wolves, Raymond Coker is here, and Buck chain smokes 356 cigarettes in one issue! So strap on that seatbelt and get ready to roll! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can send it to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s Facebook page (just search Magazines and Mons...

Dec 16, 20241 hr 16 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! X-Men vs Dracula! w/ Ed and Evan!

Hey everybody! Even after three-thousand hours of recording about Thor, I somehow managed to get Ed Moore (@TealProductions) and Evan Bevins (@evan_bevins) t join me for some more fun! Both of these guys (and me too!) are both huge fans of the X-Men, so I invited them on the show to talk about their love of Marvel's Merry Mutants, and a 2 part story when the team faced Dracula! The team is really on the ropes in this battle as they face the greatest supernatural threat ever! So, grab your crucif...

Dec 09, 20242 hr 24 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 115, Night Tide (1961) w/Evan Bevins!

Hey everybody, I’ve got a super weird movie to talk about, and my buddy Evan was willing to come along for the ride! This quirky film stars a very young Dennis Hopper in (I think) his first starring role in a film! A weird carnival, a sexy woman that would grab an sailor’s attention, and a couple of murders that have the police baffled! Don’t delay, hit that download button now and listen in to our conversation! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through em...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 15 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Phantom Stranger 21 and 22, 1972 w/ Jeremiah!

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah and I are back with more coverage of the Phantom Stranger! These two issues are fantastic, as they’re chocked full of action, plus we get the return of Cassandra Craft! There’s also a continuing storyline involving the Dark Circle! So get ready for a fun filled 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 sea...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 23 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 114, Daredevil: Born Again! w/Shag and J David Weter!

Hey there all you devils! I roped in two awesome guests to help me celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of ‘ol horn-head himself, Daredevil! Both of these guys are life long DD fans and have a real love for the character, so they were the perfect duo for this episode. Shag (Once Upon a Geek, Fire and Water Podcast Network) and Dave (Dave’s Daredevil Podcast, The BatPod) have a wealth of knowledge about DD and it’s on full display in this fun conversation! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedb...

Nov 29, 20242 hr 29 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 56, World’s Finest 221, 1974 w/Ross!

Hey there, zany ones! My pal Ross (Stop! Let’s Team Up) is back, and we’ve got another entry in the Saga of the Super Sons! This one is crazy as you’d expect, but it also has a moment that will tug on your heartstrings! So get your popcorn ready (sorry, T.O.!) and settle in, because we’re ready for a fun 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 FB page (just...

Nov 27, 202455 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! The Phantom Stranger 19 and 20, 1972 w/JJG!

Hey there all you phantoms! Jeremiah is back and the next two issues of the series are absolutely gems!! We talk about the greatness of Len Wein and Jim Aparo (their partnership is coming to an end), some fantastic continuity, and the return of the ice giants! All this plus 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 on Twitter @Billyd_licious or at the show’s FB page (just search Magazi...

Nov 25, 20241 hr 26 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 113, Silent Rage (1982),w/ Jarrod Alberich!

Hey there all you serial killers! Grab your cowboy hat and six shooter, as Jarrod Albreich, the Yard Sale Artist is here with me, and we’ve got an unusual Chuck Norris flick to talk about today! Whether you like action, sci-fi or horror, you’ll enjoy this film…well maybe not as much as we did, but it’s definitely worthy of a watch! 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 th...

Nov 22, 20241 hr 45 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Marvel Team Up 93/Marvel Premiere 28-Werewolf by Night!

Hey there all you werewolves! Al Sedano is back again, and we’ve got something special for you this time around! It’s two issues but not Werewolf by Night!?! No, it’s two other appearances by Jack Russell, and boy are they crazy! So do t delay, download and listen now! 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 f...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 16 min

The Brave and the Bob! Ep 55, World’s Finest 216, 1972- The Super Sons! w/Mart Gray!

Hey there, zany ones! My good friend Mart is back for more Super Sons chicanery! The junior versions of the greatest superheroes on earth find themselves in the old west! But there’s something fishy about this little town, and before you know it, our heroes end up in jail! The sinister secret this town holds is frigidly frightening, so get ready to shiver! 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...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 6 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 34/35, 1975 w/Scott West!

Hey there all you vampires! It’s that time again, yes it’s another bloody dose of the Tomb of Dracula! My good pal Scott West is here with me, and we’ve got a duo of issues to talk about. One character leaves and another returns to the fold! Plus - Brother Voodoo! So don’t delay, hit that download button and sink your fangs into 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_licio...

Nov 11, 20241 hr 16 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 112, Green Lantern 123, 1979 w/KGB!

Hey there all you lanterns! My pal Keith G Baker is back, and we’re talking more Green Lantern! This was a special issue as it marked the return of strictly GL stories and the departure of Green Arrow! A sweet Gil Kane cover and tons of things to talk about inside as well, so download/stream and join 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 on the show’s FB page. You can fi...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 7 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Brother Voodoo Spotlight pt2! w/Dallan B!

Hey there all you zombies! It’s time for part two of the Brother Voodoo coverage from Dallan B and me! We got a little carried away with our talk about Marvel’s voodoo master, so we’re here to knock out the next couple of appearances! The story continues with its craziness and so do we! So hit that download button and let’s go! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you cans do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the s...

Nov 04, 20241 hr 12 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Justice League of America 103, 1972! Halloween Special!

Hey there all you phantoms! Happy Halloween! My Phantom Stranger cohost, Jeremiah, is here with me to celebrate the season, but an awesome comic as well! We dive into this unofficial crossover between some sneaky writers and artists, that spotlights not only the JLA and Phantom Stranger, but the coolest parade that there has ever been! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Mayazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or o...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 12 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Strange Tales 169-171, 1973, Brother Voodoo! W/DallanB!

Hey there all you zombies! My pal Dallan is here with me again, and he suggest we talk about Marvel’s premiere voodoo master, Brother Voodoo! His first few appearances were dynamite, and we talk about the first three right here! So get ready to head over to Haiti and see the origins of this fantastic character! 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 (jus...

Oct 28, 20242 hr

Magazines and Monsters Ep 111, Cat People/Curse of the Cat People 1942/4, w/Bomber and Sheena!

Hey there all you cats! My pal Bomber (@HorrorHammer1) is back and so is another horror fiend (oops, I mean friend!), Sheena (@lovesheenaxoxo)! These two are here to help me cover two fantastic films and to heap praise on Val Lewton! So grab some popcorn and turn down the lights, there’s a panther woman on the loose! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmonsters@gmail.com or yo me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB pag...

Oct 25, 20241 hr 25 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Werewolf by Night 36 & 37, 1976 w/ Al Sedano!

Hey there all you werewolves! Al Sedano is back, and we’ve got two more issues and a story finale in this episode (we did clear up some audio issues as well)! The villain of this story is one gif the ages, plus we get the return of three other antithesis for Jack Russell! 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 shows FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can...

Oct 21, 202459 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 110, The Body Snatcher (1945) w/ Luke Jaconetti!

Welcome to part three of my Val Lewton tribute for Halloween 2024! This time my buddy Luke is here from the Earth Destruction Directive podcast, and we’ve got a banger for you! Boris Karloff at the peak of his powers, also Bela Lugosi! Strong performances by all in this one, but don’t just take my word for it, listen 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 on the show’s FB...

Oct 18, 20241 hr 26 min

The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 32/33, 1975 w/Scott West!

Hey there vampires (no, not the sparkling kind!), Scott is back here with me, as we continue our coverage of the Tomb of Dracula! We’re diving back into the series proper, and the continuity is fantastic! Wolfman and Colan are giving the readers their money’s worth and then some! But don’t just take my word for it, hit the download button and hear what my pal Scott thinks about it as well! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at Magazinesandmons...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 37 min

Magazines and Monsters Ep 109, The Seventh Victim (1943) w/Scott West!

Hey there all you Devil worshipers! My good pal Scott West is here and he picked out a fantastic but obscure film to talk about tonight. It’s one that producer Val Lewton made and is really underrated in our humble opinions. So rather than continuing to extrapolate I’ll just say hot download 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. You can find...

Oct 11, 20241 hr 38 min
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