Comics in the Golden Age Podcast: Recent Episodes
Comics in the Golden Age
Join Chris and Mike as they explore and discuss comics from 1938 to 1955, the Golden Age of American comics.
Mike looks back at his discussion with cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft about her career, and that of her father, cartoonist Brumsic Brandon Jr., as the museum retrospective of their work that was cut short by Covid closures reopens at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum!
Mike discusses his recent visit to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum to see the exhibit on Walt Kelly's Pogo, which turned out to be an opportunity to see so much more!
Mike is joined by special guest Jim Nolt to discuss George Reeves, The Adventures of Superman, and Jim's friendships with much of the cast.
This Christmas, Mike welcomes guest Kyle Benning to discuss the classic Carl Barks' story Toyland as well as an Italian sequel to the classic Bark's story Christmas on Bear Mountain!
In this episode, I am joined by Megan Margulies, the daughter of Joe Simon, the legendary comic creator & cocreator of Captain America. She is here to discuss her new book, "My Captain America: A Granddaughter's Memoir of a Legendary Comic Book Artist."
In this episode, Mike welcomes cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft to discuss her career, the career of her father, cartoonist Brumsic Brandon Jr., and a retrospective of their work currently on exhibit in New York.
In this episode, Mike discusses Fawcett's Mighty Midget Comics, including Captain Marvel #11 of that series. How does this tie into the Super Blog crossover, which is covering comic book gimmicks? Listen to find out!
Mike welcomes guest host Tim Price to discuss the first patriotic super-heroine, Miss Victory!
Mike welcomes a very special guest, Jennifer DeRoss, author of Forgotten All-Star: A Biography of Gardner Fox!
Mike and special guest Joe Crawford travel to Riverdale to discuss some Golden Age Archie stories featuring Betty & Veronica!
In this episode, Mike discusses EC Comics' New Direction titles following the creation of the Comics Code Authority, and reviews some stories from Aces High, the WWI aviation title, from EC!
Mike and Chris celebrate the 80th birthday of the Daily Planet's star reporter, Lois Lane!
In this episode, Mike covers a tale from Captain Marvel Adventures #137 in which Cap battles King Kull & the Seven Deadly Sins!
We're back! In this mini episode, Mike talks about Action Comics #6, Lois Lane, and graphic novel sales at Ollie's!
Mike and Chris discuss the Adventures of Superman!
Podcast Promos:
Batman for Beginners: thebatmanuniverse.net/category/podcast/tbu-bbfb
Shortbox Showcase: relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com
Treasurycast: fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/treasurycast
Mike digs up tales from EC's Vault of Horror! Practical Joke from issue 30 and Beauty Rest from issue 35.
Mike and Chris dig into four tales from Shock Suspenstories!
Podcast promos:
Legion of Superbloggers: http://legionofsuperbloggers.blogspot.com/
Relatively Geeky Network: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com/
Fanholes: http://fanholespodcast.blogspot.com/
Mike and Chris discuss Quality's The Ray!
Podcast Promos:
Film & Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-film-and-water-podcast/
Treasurycast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/treasurycast/
Xenoxoic Xenophiles: https://xenozoicxenophiles.podbean.com/
Chris and Mike continue to delve into Sandman Mystery Theatre with the fifth arc: The Scorpion!
Parental discretion is advised.
Mike and Chris go back to the beginning of Archie Comics!
Podcast promos:
Fantasticast: http://www.thefantasticast.com/
Fire & Water: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fire-and-water-podcast/
Warlord Worlds: https://warlordworlds.podbean.com/
Mike and Chris check out the Doll Man!
Podcast promos:
King Size Comics Giant Size Fun:http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com/
Fire and Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fire-and-water-podcast/
Xenozoic Xenophiles: https://xenozoicxenophiles.podbean.com/
Chris and Mike discuss the Sandman Mystery Theatre Annual from 1994.
Podcast promos:
Fantasticast: http://www.thefantasticast.com
Treasurycast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/treasurycast
Beetlemania: http://shoutengine.com/Beetlemania
Chris and Mike discuss Leading Comics #8!
Podcast promos:
Fantasticast: http://www.thefantasticast.com/
Back to the Bins: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=1
Mike and Chris explore the Vigilante's Golden Age adventures!
Podcast promos:
Fire and Water: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fire-and-water-podcast/
King Size Comics Giant Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com/
Mike discusses the Sub-Mariner, the Atlas superhero revival of the 1950s, and the Namor tv series that almost was.
Chris and Mike discuss Atlas' Black Knight!
Promos:
Shortbox Showcase: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com
Treasurycast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/treasurycast
Warlord Worlds: http://www.warlordworlds.com
Mike and Chris talk America's Greatest Comics with special guest, Kyle Benning, from King Size Comics Giant Size Fun!
Mike and Chris talk America's Greatest Comics with special guest, Kyle Benning, from King Size Comics Giant Size Fun!
Promos:
Shortbox Showcase: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com
Hey Kids, Comics!: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=14
Chris and Mike dive back into EC horror with stories from ShockSuspenstories and Vault of Horror!
Podcast Promos:
Warlord Worlds: http://www.warlordworlds.com/
Fire & Water Podcast: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/the-fire-and-water-podcast/
Chris and Mike discuss the Heap!
Podcast promos:
Power of Fishnets: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/power-of-fishnets/
King-Size Comics Giant-Size Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com/
Chris and Mike tackle the fourth Sandman Mystery Theatre arc, The Vamp!
Podcast promos:
Action Comics Weekly: https://actionweeklypodcast.wordpress.com/
Hey Kids, Comics!: http://twotruefreaks.com/shows.php?show=14
Chris and Mike discuss the JSA's very own Hourman!
Podcast promos:
Warlord Worlds:http://www.warlordworlds.com
Comic Book Time Machine: http://comicbooktimemachine.com
Chris watched Batman V Superman Ultimate Edition and shares some thoughts in this follow up.
Chris and Mike check out Timely's The Angel!
Podcast Promos:
Trekker Talk: trekkertalk.podbean.com
Fantasticast: www.thefantasticast.com
Chris and Mike discuss the space age adventures of Captain Comet!
Podcast Promos:
King Size Comics Giant Size Fun: kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com
Justice League International Bwa-Ha-Ha Podcast: fireandwaterpodcast.com/show/jlipodcast
Chris and Mike go back before the Golden Age to trace the origin of Dick Tracy!
Podcast Promos:
Warlord Worlds: warlordworlds.podbean.com
Fire & Water Podcast: fireandwaterpodcast.com
Mike and Chris discuss Sheena, Queen of the Jungle!
Promos from this episode:
Warlord Worlds: http://www.warlordworlds.com
Relatively Geeky Podcast: http://relativelygeekypodcast.blogspot.com/
Chris and Mike discuss the late, great Darwyn Cooke and his Batman/Spirit team up.
Promos in this episode:
Fantasticast: http://www.thefantasticast.com/
King-Size Comics Giant Sized Fun: http://kingsizecomicsgiantsizefun.blogspot.com/
Chris and Mike continue to delve into Sandman Mystery Theatre with the third arc: The Brute!
Parental discretion is advised.
Chris pulls an April Fool's trick with this episode of Comics in the Silver Age, covering the introduction of SHIELD from Strange Tales 135.
Chris and Mike celebrate the Justice Society's 75th birthday with a breakdown of All Star Comics number 16!
Chris and Mike continue their exploration of Sandman Mystery Theatre with the second arc, The Face.