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

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

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English

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208-953-1841


Episodes
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Pull List Review: Feb 2024 Comics

5/1/2024
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! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Links: Resurrections - An Adam Warlock and Thanos Podcast My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979 Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics Thanks for listening!

Duration:00:38:03

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The Gutters: Life Catchup

4/17/2024
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. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Other episodes mentioned: The Gutters: Summer Theatre (NY NY) Rose City Comic Con (RCCC) 2023 The Gutters: I Hate December Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

Duration:00:32:17

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My Comics History: Jan/Feb 1979

4/10/2024
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: Marvel Two-in-One retroread January 2024 Pull List Review Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

Duration:00:30:29

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The Gutters: Stage and Screen Catchup

4/4/2024
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! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

Duration:00:50:26

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Pull List Review: Jan 2024 Comics

3/28/2024
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! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

Duration:00:38:34

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The Gutters: TV/Movie Catchup

3/21/2024
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! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other The Gutters episodes.

Duration:00:34:56

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The Legion Project 45: Unlucky Streak

3/14/2024
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 longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios 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 https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Duration:03:35:14

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My Comics History: Nov/Dec 1978

2/7/2024
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: Tales of the Legion Project: Legionnaires 3 Howard Bender Adama/BSG pinup Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

Duration:00:48:02

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The Legion Project 44: Quislet’s Story

1/25/2024
“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 longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios 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 https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Duration:02:22:49

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"The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" (in Amazing Spider-Man v1 #248)

1/17/2024
Troy Wilson, children's book author and comic fan, joins me to talk about "The Kid Who Collects Spider-Man" from Amazing Spider-Man v1 #248. It's a great conversation about an 11-page story, which could very well be a perfect one. Links: Issue #248 on Marvel Unlimited Spotlight on Troy from July 2022Roger Stern interviewTroy's website: http://www.troystory.ca/Troy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/troystorytooTroy's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/troystory.bsky.socialTroy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TroyStoryToo/ Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:17:22

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My Comics History: October 1978

1/3/2024
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. We're into the second month of my comic reading, and I talk about some comic books that were published in October 1978 and spotlight Amazing Spider-Man #188 and Green Lantern #112. Links: My review of Adventure Comics #459Brian Cronin articleSuperman: The Movie Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

Duration:00:40:41

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Christmas Gab Bag 2023

12/20/2023
Happy holidays! It's that time of year, and this time we discuss the following Christmas related comic books: BatmanWorld of Archie Jumbo ComicsHoward the Duck Holiday SpecialBatman: The Brave and BoldTeen Titans Go!Street Angel Xmas Special Webtoons Listen to previous Christmas Gab Bag episodes: https://longboxreview.com/tag/gab-bag/. Please subscribe to Meanwhile at the Podcast and interact with George, Rodney, Kristin, or Rich through the following: http://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.comhttps://www.facebook.com/meanwhileatthepodcasthttps://twitter.com/@MeanwhileATPhttps://www.instagram.com/meanwhileatphttps://bsky.app/profile/meanwhileatp.bsky.social Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

Duration:02:09:58

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The Legion Project 43: And Wake to Find a Dream

12/6/2023
"The Legionnaires discover that no one escapes the Manhunters!" Timestamps: (00:45) Preamble (09:44) Legion of Super-Heroes #43 synopsis, general thoughts, ties to the Millennium event, and cover discussion (35:08) Main discussion (1:41:15) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #4–6, Secret Origins #23, and Amethyst #4 (2:23:17) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. The Legion Project forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios 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 https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Duration:02:26:12

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My Comics History: September 1978

11/22/2023
Welcome to my comics history, where I explore the comics I read and bought through the years. I go all the way back to my beginning, examining some comic books that were published in September 1978. Links: The original threeAvengersAmazing Spider-ManMarvel TalesComic Book Memories Spider-Woman 9 and Green Lantern 111Robin costumesDetective Comics Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other My Comics History episodes.

Duration:00:37:52

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1 Hit Wonders: Marilyn Manor #1

11/15/2023
Welcome to 1 Hit Wonders, where I talk about single issue comic books. This time, I chat about Marilyn Manor #1 from 2019. Are you ready to party?! Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Listen to other 1 Hit Wonder episodes.

Duration:00:25:56

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Center Seat: Star Trek: Picard S3E9/10 "Vox" / "The Last Generation"

11/5/2023
Stardate 2023.309. On this episode of Center Seat, my Star Trek podcast, I am joined by podcaster extraordinaire, Darrell "Starfleet" Taylor, showrunner of the Taylor Network of Podcasts, to discuss the finale episodes of Star Trek: Picard season 3, "Võx" and "The Last Generation". Links: Taylor Network of PodcastsTaylor Network on TwitterDarrell on Twitter Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening! Theme music: "Saving the World" by Aaron Kenny (https://www.youtube.com/user/contactkennya/)

Duration:02:48:22

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Tales of the Legion Project: Remembering Keith Giffen

10/25/2023
For the sixteenth Tales of the Legion Project, we remember Keith Giffen -- comics artist, writer, and creator -- known for his incredible influence on the Legion of Super-Heroes and beyond. INTRO/OUTRO: Keith Giffen podcast www.youtube.com/@RealKeithGiffen/videos Please send your comments to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. Find more to listen to at Longbox Review and The Daily Rios. The Legion Project Forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:29:13

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Rose City Comic Con (RCCC) 2023

10/18/2023
On this 235th episode of the podcast, I talk with my granddaughter Maddie about returning to Stumptown (Portland, OR) for the 2023 Rose City Comic Con (RCCC). What did we do there, who did we see, and what did we buy?! Listen in to find out. Also, as a bonus, you get a reaction review of the Barbie movie. :) Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841longboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:31:53

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The Gutters: Summer Theatre (NY NY)

9/6/2023
In this episode of The Gutters, my audio journal (recorded July 31, 2023), my granddaughter Madison joins me to discuss our family vacation to New York. We first beamed into Ticonderoga for the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour, then we visited my niece and her baby son, and finally arrived at Times Square to see some sites and, more importantly, Broadway shows (Hades Town, Little Shop of Horrors, and Moulin Rouge)! Feedback! longboxreview@gmail.com208-953-1841BlueskyMastodonTwitterFacebookInstagramlongboxreview.com Thanks for listening!

Duration:01:34:17

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The Legion Project 42: To Sleep a Thousand Years

8/30/2023
“Laurel Kent – she’s not who you think she is!” Timestamps: (00:43) Preamble (04:09) Legion of Super-Heroes #42 synopsis, general thoughts, and cover discussion (31:13) Main discussion (1:33:00) Legion related DCU appearances: Millennium #1 and 2, Secret Origins #22, and Amethyst #3 (2:05:44) Wrap up and outro Send your comments or questions to longboxreview@gmail.com or peter@thedailyrios.com. The Legion Project forum: https://justanotherfanboy.freeforums.net/board/19/legion-project Thanks for listening! The Legion Project is a joint podcast production with Peter from The Daily Rios 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 https://twitter.com/ItsRhoMusichttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2l0TFmixfahHLxpdyV5Uw/videos

Duration:02:09:10