On this episode, we discuss Tales to Astonish #44-50, featuring the first appearance of Maria Pym, The Porcupine, Whirlwind, and Giant-Man!
We also discuss the events of June, 1963, including the Profumo Affair, the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Kennedy’s “Ich Bin Ein Berliner” speech, and the release of Cleopatra.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:08:44 — 42.1MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Journey into Mystery #88-93, featuring the first appearance of The Radio-Active Man.
We also discuss the events of May, 1963, including the release of Where The Wild Things Are, and The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan; Dylan’s second album.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:39 — 36.2MB) | Embed
This week on View from the Gutters we have a special bonus episode:
From Tobiah:
This week we’re fantasy drafting Avengers teams along with our good friend Mike from Radio Vs. The Martians and Podcasta La Vista, Baby. You should definitely check out both programs, as Joe and I have both been recent guests.
I want to offer a shout-out to Ian Carmel, David Gborie, Sean Jordan, and all of the fine people who make All Fantasy Everything happen. They are a hilarious group of people and they inspired us to make this episode, so please show them love.
Additional shout-outs to Smilin’ Stan Lee, Jolly Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Kirk Busiek, Mark Waid, Walt and Louise Simonson, Steve Englehart, Roger Stern, John Romita Jr., Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and the many many other writers and artists unnamed who contributed to the Avengers and created the characters we discussed on this episode.
Our hosts for this episode are Joe Preti, Tobiah Panshin, Brant Gillihan-Eddy, and Mike Gillis.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:38:58 — 50.6MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Strange Tales #104-109, featuring the first appearance of Paste Pot Pete, aka The Trapster!
We also discuss the events of April, 1963, including the world’s first lung transplant, and the beginning of the Birmingham Campaign which led to Martin Luther King Jr. penning his famous, “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” in which he admonishes those who spoke out against his campaign of nonviolent resistance.
Notes:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:40 — 31.6MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Tales of Suspense #39-43, featuring the first appearances of Tony Stark, and Pepper Potts.
We also discuss the events of March, 1963, including the closure of Alcatraz, the opening of the Pan-America Building, and the invention of the measles vaccine! Our theme for this episode is Walk Like A Man, by The 4 Seasons.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 48:06 — 29.4MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Fantastic Four #10-15 and Amazing Spider-Man #1-3, featuring the first appearances of The Red Ghost, The Impossible Man, The Watcher, The Mad Thinker, J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson (aka Man-Wolf), The Chameleon, The Vulture, The Tinkerer, and Doctor Octopus!
We also discuss the events of February, 1963, including the birth of second-wave feminism and the embargo of Cuba. Our theme for this episode is Hey Paula, by Paul and Paula.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:10 — 40.2MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Incredible Hulk #5-6 and Tales to Astonish #39-43.
We also discuss the events of January 1963. Our theme for this episode is Telstar, by The Tornados
Notes:
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:01:16 — 36.1MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Journey into Mystery #86-87, featuring the first appearance of occasionally reoccurring Thor villain, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man.
We also discuss the events of December 1962. Our theme for this episode is Big Girls Don’t Cry, by Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 45:54 — 27.6MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Strange Tales #101-103, which includes the first appearance of classic FF villain, The Wizard!
We also discuss the events of November 1962, including the introduction of ZIP codes, the first supersonic jet, and Richard Nixon no longer being around to kick.
Our theme for this episode is “He’s A Rebel” by The Crystals.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 55:40 — 33.4MB) | Embed
On this episode, we discuss Tales to Astonish #35-37, which includes the first appearance of Hank Pym, the Astonishing Antman!
We also give our eulogy for Stan Lee (RIP) and discuss important events of October 1962—including the Cuban Missile Crisis and the release of the first James Bond film, Dr. No. Our theme song for this episode is The Monster Mash, by Bobby Pickett, the #1 hit of October 1962.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 58:50 — 35.4MB) | Embed
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|