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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Yesterday · 1 hr 14 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creepy 19, 1968 w/Kirby!
Hey there all you creeps! My pal Kirby is back, and he brought a very interesting issue for us to discuss. And that cover is outstanding! There's an extra long entry in this magazine that definitely gives off Hammer vibes! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows! Thanks for listening!
Friday · 1 hr 21 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 187, The Witches (1966) w/Chris Franklin!
Happy Halloween season! My traditional movie extravaganza begins right here with this underrated Hammer film! This film (plus 3 more!) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, so I've decided to spotlight it and brought in a guest that knows his horror! Chris has guested on the show before and I'm certain most will know him and his Supermate, Cindy, from their outstanding work on the Fire and Water podcast network! So get ready for a wild ride as Chris and I discuss this little known gem from my favorite movie studio. 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Chris over at the Fire and Water podcast network on shows such as Batman Knightcast, JSA Presents, FW Team Up, and most importantly The House of Franklinstein! Thanks for listening!
Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 186, Marvel Fanfare 10, 1983 w/Evan and Ed!
Hey everybody, it's that time again, when my two pals Ed and Evan swing by to talk some Marvel Fanfare! In this episode, we begin a four part story featuring the Black Widow! Shield is involved and they need her to infiltrate a Soviet operation that might include her best friend and confidant, Ivan! Along the way she attracts the attention of a few enemies as well, though. 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow and Comic Book Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Ed and s now on Substack as well at https://tealproductions.substack.com/ (check it out)! Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterisk51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast with Jesse Starcher and with Mark Radulich on his network as well! Plus, he now has a Substack, too. Check it out here https://ebasterisk51.substack.com/p/super-blog-team-up-staff-picks! Thanks for listening!
September 28 · 1 hr 2 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Saga of the Swamp Thing 11/12, 1983 w/Paul Hix!
Hey there all you muck monsters, Paul Hix is back, and we've got a double dose of Swamp Thing for you! Things are coming to a head with Casey, and her demonic powers, plus she's burning some of her enemies to a crisp! And what's going on with Liz and Dennis? Is love in the air? Not if Grasp has anything to do with it. 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Paul on discord and at Waiting for Doom dot com! And defycheck out The Detective Phase, by his pal Mike! Thanks for listening!
September 25 · 1 hr 15 min
Magazines and Monsters presents- V for Vendetta 9, 1989! w/Dr Anj!
We have arrived on the doorstep to oblivion. Join Dr Anj and I, as we watch V and Evey verbally joust, detective Finch pops acid, Helen shows us her goods, and Ally jumps around naked! Plus feedback! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dr Anj on social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary! Thanks for listening!
September 23 · 1 hr 3 min
The Brave and the Bob! Ep 82, The Brave and the Bold 128, 1976 w/Professor Alan!
Hey there zany ones! Professor Alan has a here and he's brought a strange comic book with him. It's a Batman and Mr. Miracle team up? And of course, Big Barda and Oberon are along for the ride, too. But who is the nefarious GG, and what are her plans for a foreign dignitary? Listen in to find out! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find the Professor on Twitter @relatively_geek on Facebook at Relatively Geeky and on BlueSky @relativelygeeky and at RelativelyGeeky.blogspot.com! Thanks for listening!
September 21 · 1 hr 17 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Captain America 253/254, 1980 w/Bill (The Bat-Pod)!
Hey everybody, Bill Bere from the Bat-Pod is back, and we've got one more entry into the Captain America horror stories catalog! This teo part story is one for the ages, as Cap battles a vampire in England! Plus, you get some of his old teammates from the Invaders, too! So join Bill and I for some fangtastic action (note- there was a slight audio issue during parts of this recording)! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Bill on the Bat-Pod on any podcast app. He's also on most social media platforms as @bat_pod or @thebatpod! Thanks for listening!
September 18 · 1 hr 38 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 185, Highlander (1986) w/Kirby!
Hey everybody, my buddy Kirby is here and he picked a fantastic movie to discuss! It may not have been a big hit at the theaters, but the cult status is very high for this epic fantasy adventure! Immortals, sword fights, medieval Scotland, and Sean Connery! Need I say more? So grab your broadsword and join us for a great time! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows! Thanks for listening!
September 14 · 51 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 9, 1988 w/Jeremiah!
Well, after eight issues, and countless compliments, this issue stumped me! It has an incredibly wild twist that Jeremiah and I try to explain, but honestly I had another huge problem…let’s just say I was in the dark about certain pages of this comic book! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on IG, Twitter or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog! Thanks for listening!
September 7 · 1 hr 33 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creepy 63, 1974w/Kirby!
Hey there all you disfigured murderers! It’s time for another visit to the crypt from my buddy Kirby, and he’s brought a very disturbing horror magazine to discuss! Not overhyping this one but it’s probably the best magazine cover to cover that we’ve talked about so far since beginning this journey last January. So grab your hunting rifle and let’s take trip to the deep woods! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Kirby on BlueSky @fearlessfreap on Instagram @hereskirby and on the Stop! Let’s Team up network of shows, covering Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew, plus cohosting with Ross on many other shows! Thanks for listening!
September 4 · 1 hr 2 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 184, Sherlock Holmes 1, 1975 w/Professor Alan!
Yes, your eyes do not deceive you! For the second time this summer, Professor Alan has joined me to talk about Sherlock Holmes! This time around we zoom in on a one-shot (but was it supposed to be only one issue…?) starring the worlds greatest detective! This book is very impressive but there are many questions surrounding it, and we discuss them along with the contents as well. So join two old guys talking comics and hopefully you’ll be entertained for an hour or so. 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find the Professor on Twitter @relatively_geek on Facebook at Relatively Geeky and on BlueSky @relativelygeeky and at RelativelyGeeky.blogspot.com! Thanks for listening!
August 31 · 59 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Saga of the Swamp Thing 9/10, 1983 w/Paul Hix!
Hey everybody! Paul Hix is back, and we’re continuing our coverage of Saga of the Swamp Thing! These two issues have some very gruesome scenes, but unfortunately no herpes monster or psychic soldiers. But we do get Casey (KC), showing her true colors, plus finally something a bit more tangible about Harry Kay! So join us for a good time! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Paul at WaitingforDoom.com where he and his pal Mike have an enormous library of podcasts! Thanks for listening!
August 28 · 1 hr 9 min
Magazines and Monsters presents- V for Vendetta 8, 1989 w/Dr Anj!
Time is running out, not only on our coverage, but the government as well! Join in the discussion, as Dr Anj and I gush over this fantastic issue! The dominoes are beginning to fall, and we see V enacting his final plan. Plus, we see how V was able to stay one step ahead of authorities! All of this and more character depth than I thought possible! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dr Anj on social media @dranj70 and definitely check out his fantastic blog comicboxcommentary! Thanks for listening!
August 26 · 1 hr 27 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 183, Marvel Fanfare 9, 1983 w/Ed and Evan!
Hey everybody, Ed and Evan have joined me once again, and we’ve got a very weird issue of Marvel Premiere. The lead story has Man-Thing, and Satan, so there’s that. Plus another backup with The Jungle Book (last one, I believe). So bear with me on this one! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). Evan can be found on twitter @evan_bevins and at his fun blog asterisk51.blogspot.com! And on the Source Material podcast with Jesse Starcher and with Mark Radulich on his network as well! Plus, he now has a Substack, too. Check it out here https://ebasterisk51.substack.com/p/super-blog-team-up-staff-picks! You can find Ed on most social media sites @tealproductions and currently on the Superman Supershow and Comic Book Supershow, cohosting with Steeven Orr. Ed also has a huge back catalog of podcasts such as…The Mighty Thorcast, Ronin Rabbit, Newsprint Commando, Lords of Order (Dr Fate), among others! Ed and s now on Substack as well at https://tealproductions.substack.com/ (check it out)! Thanks for listening!
August 24 · 58 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Creatures on the Loose 30/31, 1974 w/Al Sedano!
Hey everybody, after a long hiatus, Al Sedano is back, and he and I are continuing are spotlight on the Man-Wolf! The character begins a run in this title for a few issues, then transitions to another, but don’t be dismayed, it’s good stuff! So join us as we talk J. Jonah Jameson and his interesting habits, plus the rest of the supporting cast as well! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Al on social media @adamthanospod and @thatgiffenshow on BlueSky. He’s on virtually every podcast app, just search Resurrections an Adam Warlock and Thanos podcast! Thanks for listening!
August 22 · 1 hr 6 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 182, Amazing Adventures 38/39, 1976 w/Derek Kunsken (Finale)!
Well folks, we made it! This is the end. A big shout out to Derek and to all who joined us for this excursion. So without further preamble, Derek and I present - Killraven the finale! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Derek at his website derekkunsken.com or on BlueSky @derekkunsken and on instagram @dkunsken and definitely search out his books on Amazon! Thanks for listening!
August 19 · 1 hr
The Brave and the Bob! Ep 81, The Brave and the Bold 132, 1977 w/Delvin (Longbox Crusade)!
Hey there zany ones! Delvin the dark web is back, and we’re talking about martial arts mayhem! Richard Dragon is back in Gotham City, but is he friend or foe to Batman? Plus, we have another player in town and his martial arts skills are not to be underestimated! So join us for a high kicking good time! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Delvin on Instagram @delvinray and definitely seek him out on the Longbox Crusade network! He’s a huge part of several shows including Transformers Chronicles, Come out to Play (a New Warriors podcast), and more! Thanks for listening!
August 17 · 47 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Silverblade 8, 1988 w/Jeremiah!
Hey everybody, Jeremiah is back, and it’s time for another jam packed issue of Silverblade! We dig even deeper into the history of the character, plus get all our action from start to finish! There are still more questions but these last few issues are going to be crazy! So join us for this wild 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Jeremiah on Instagram or BlueSky @bigox737! He can also be found at his blog comicscomicscomics.blog! Thanks for listening!
August 15 · 56 min
Magazines and Monsters Ep 181, Amazing Adventures 36/37, 1976 w/Derek Kunsken!
Hey everybody, well, we’re at the next to last episode of our coverage of Amazing Adventures, starring Killraven (cue the sad Hulk music). But. This episode has some very interesting and entertaining moments, such as an appearance by Killraven’s brother! Plus some history of Old Skull as well! Derek and I thought these issues were a little bit of a mixed bag but you definitely need to tune in to hear our thoughts and about our finale for this series! 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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Derek at his website derekkunsken.com or on BlueSky @derekkunsken and on instagram @dkunsken and definitely search out his books on Amazon! Thanks for listening!
August 10 · 1 hr 14 min
The Bronze Age of Horror Comics! Tomb of Dracula 61/62, 1978 w/Scott West!
Hey everybody, it’s time for more vampire action in the pages of the Tomb of Dracula! These two issues are pretty wild and even tough to figure out at times. But don’t worry, Scott and I will explain all about ghost babies, piggish louts, hairless women, and tentacles (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 on Instagram @magazinesandmonsters, on BlueSky @docstrange or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest69 and on his Substack - He Tampered in God’s Domain. You can also check out his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, and Ghosts on the Highway. Thanks for listening!

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