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Comic Book Historians

Presented by Alex Grand

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As featured on LEGO.com, Marvel.com, Slugfest, NPR, Wall Street Journal and the Today Show, host & series producer Alex Grand, author of the best seller, Understanding Superhero Comic Books (with various co-hosts Bill Field, David Armstrong, N. Scott Robinson, Ph.D., Jim Thompson) and guests engage in a Journalistic Comic Book Historical discussion between professionals, historians and scholars in determining what happened and when in comics, from strips and pulps to the platinum age comic b ...
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Hosted by criminal psychologist Michelle Ward, Mind of a Monster brings you exclusive access and insight into depraved killers. Hear from history’s most notorious serial killers—with chilling audio straight from the monsters themselves. Season 6 examines the case of the Butcher Baker, Robert Hansen. 1980s Alaska: a swirling, chaotic mix of oil workers, dancers, sex workers and old-school cops. On the seedy 4th Avenue strip in Anchorage, nicknamed the world's longest bar, women start to go mi ...
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Trivia With Budds is a daily pop culture trivia show hosted by comedian and TV producer Ryan Budds. Play along with a huge variety of subjects with over 1,500 episodes to listen to any time! Trivia With Budds is playable live at a handful of weekly CA and TN locations. Check out http://TriviaWithBudds.com for weekly shows, corporate events, house parties & more!
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Once again the SWOC-boys tackle the seemingly endless gap between Star Wars and Return of the Jedi, as they wade into the world of daily newspaper comics for a second time. Come see how Alex, Davis, and Jesse fare against this lost medium, and spare a thought for all the dead aliens! To support our fine show like the InterGalactic Banking Clan, and…
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For Patreon subscriber Jeremy Yoder! Fact of the Day: In 2020, archaeologists discovered a perfectly preserved food restaurant in Pompeii from 2,000-years-ago, complete with painted counters and traces of ancient meals like duck, snails, and goat stew still in their containers. Triple Connections: Chicken, Sticky, Butter THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION S…
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For Patreon subscriber Jeremy Yoder! Fact of the Day: People can actually understand spoken words and respond even while they’re asleep, across almost all sleep stages. Triple Connections: Divorcees, Treasure Maps, Roman Numerals THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:17 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/…
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See how you do with this quiz! Fact of the Day: Walt Disney's last words were "Kurt Russell". Triple Connections: Extra, Trident, Orbit THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:46 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPIS…
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For Patreon subscriber Evan Lemons, 2015-2025 trivia! Fact of the Day: The name of the Australian outback town Coober Pedy, where almost everyone lives underground, translates to whitefellas hole in Aboriginal. Triple Connections: Betty, Hole Son, Bird THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:15 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A …
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For Patreon subscriber Nikki Long! Fact of the Day: The oldest human footprints ever found outside Africa are nearly 1 million years old, and were discovered on a beach in Norfolk, England. Triple Connections: The Big Green, Bend It Like Beckham, The Beautiful Game THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:25 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE F…
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While you're waiting for the new season of Mind of a Monster, we have another podcast we'll think you'll enjoy: Who Took Misty Copsey? Listen to Episode 1, "Misty is Missing" here. Cold case investigator Sarah Cailean takes on the 1992 disappearance of 14-year-old Misty Copsey, who vanished after an afternoon at the Washington State Fair. The only …
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Fill in these blanks, babies! Fact of the Day: Nachos were created by a hotel worker named Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya to feed hungry guests one night after the hotel chef had left. The dish was so popular it was added to the menu as “Nacho’s Special”. Triple Connections: X, Allen Parsons, Manhattan THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:03 SUPPORT THE S…
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Science Qs from Crowdpurr.com! Fact of the Day: Willie Nelson released an album called “The IRS Tapes: Who'll Buy My Memories?” with all the proceeds going to the IRS in order to clear his tax debts. Triple Connections: Skid, Ducks, Contestants THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:03 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: w…
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10 Random Ones! Fact of the Day: Margaret Atwood based The Handmaid’s Tale entirely on real historical events with every element of oppression in the book having already happened somewhere. Triple Connections: Loosie, Dart, Bogie THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:12 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/…
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Happy Birthday Leanna, from Sam! Fact of the Day: In October 1839, Robert Cornelius took the world’s first selfie. Triple Connections: Robiola, Montasio, Tallegio THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:54 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB…
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All about gettin' in the water! Fact of the Day: 2055 brown recluse spiders were removed from a house in Kansas. The spiders had four human roommates who had lived in their house for many years and were never bitten, despite frequent encounters with the spiders. Triple Connections: Bananagrams, Clabbers, Anagrab THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT …
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All the answers are two words that both start with C! Fact of the Day: Columbo's signature catchphrase "Just one more thing" originated because a scene was too short, and the writers didn't want to retype the script on a typewriter, so they just had him return and add the line at the end as if he'd forgotten something. Triple Connections: Loser, Up…
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Answer these qs on Famous Number Twos! Fact of the Day: The founder of McDonald's Japan, Den Fujita, stated "if we eat McDonald's hamburgers and potatoes for a thousand years we will become taller, our skin become white, and our hair blonde" as part of his strategy to sell McDonald's in Japan. Triple Connections: The Croods, Mandy, Ghost Rider THE …
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Fill in the blanks! Fact of the Day: Stephen King was so obsessed with Lou Bega’s Mambo No. 5 that his wife threatened to divorce him over it. Triple Connections: Mandy Moore, Robbie Williams, Doja Cat THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 02:06 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWN…
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Questions on the network! Fact of the Day: Gerard Butler was law graduate and then a trainee lawyer. However, he was fired a week before being qualified due to his habits of drinking and partying and missing work. Triple Connections: Cannonade, Salvo, Flak THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:49 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $…
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Questions on the hit Apple series! Fact of the Day: The ISS will be retired by 2030 and they will deorbit the whole station back to Earth. Triple Connections: Atomic Blew, Thrashed Apple, Purple Thunder THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:17 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOW…
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Questions on old dudes! Fact of the Day: The Navy built a 300-foot ice cream barge in WW2 that made 10 gallons every 7 minutes to boost morale in the Pacific. Triple Connections: Allium, Iris, Columbine THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:17 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOW…
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Questions on random stuff! Fact of the Day: In Ohio, convicted drunk drivers are mandated to drive with “Party Plates”, special red-on-yellow license plates in exchange for limited driving privileges such as work. Triple Connections: The Mad Ghoul, Black Friday, Tower of London THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:43 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LIS…
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Questions on the late actor! Fact of the Day: In Thai culture, it's considered bad luck to give someone a watch or clock as a gift. Triple Connections: Faithful John, The Hare's Bride, Hans in Luck THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:07 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD…
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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview Don McGregor on his career in a final fourth of a four parter discussing his work with Dean Mullaney at Eclipse, Ragamuffins, working at DC Comics with Nathaniel Dusk, Julius Schwartz, Dragonflame with David Anthony Kraft, work for hire with Marvel, Black Panther's Quest for Marvel Comics Presents, Dete…
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For Patreon subscriber Brandon Lavin! Fact of the Day: Wordle was developed by software engineer Josh Wardle and gets its name from wordplay based on his last name. Triple Connections: Lily, Herman, Eddie THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:31 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT D…
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For Patreon subscriber Jim Fields! Fact of the Day: There are 88 cities/towns named Washington in the US. Triple Connections: Top, Bowler, Bucket THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:13 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A C…
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For Patreon subscriber Jeremy Yoder! Fact of the Day: In 2014 Ben Affleck was banned for life from playing blackjack at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas after he was caught on camera counting cards at a high rollers table. Triple Connections: Foot, Ben, Bear THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:23 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE…
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For Patreon subscriber Greg Bristow! Fact of the Day: It is impossible for a human to sink entirely into quicksand due to its higher density. Triple Connections: Benny, New York, Jumbo THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 00:55 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIV…
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For Patreon subscriber Evan Lemons! Fact of the Day: Nintendo created Mario because they could not secure the licensing rights to use Popeye as a character in their Donkey Kong video game. Triple Connections: Jet, Bell, October THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:21 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/Tr…
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Confidence Round! Fact of the Day: Orange Chicken was invented at a Hawaiian Panda Express in 1987. Triple Connections: Jail, Big, Blue THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:08 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES ON ETSY, GRAB ONE NOW! GET A CUSTOM EPIS…
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It's a combo round of two categories! Good luck. Fact of the Day: Beavers can chew underwater without getting water in their lungs, thanks to a special flap at the back of their mouths. Triple Connections: Work, Laundry, Bird THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:11 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/Triv…
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It's a combo round of two categories! Good luck. Fact of the Day: Roughly one in five U.S. workplace deaths occur at construction sites. Triple Connections: Party, Dr., Dream THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:28 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITAL TRIVIA GAMES O…
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For Patreon subscriber KC Khoury! Fact of the Day: Henry Cavill was close to being cast as James Bond, Cedric Diggory, Edward Cullen and a 2004 version of Superman. Triple Connections: Act, Sledge, Wives THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:28 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DO…
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For Patreon subscriber Linda Elswick! Fact of the Day: George Washington wanted to burn down New York City during the American Revolution so that the British could not seize it. Triple Connections: Ghost, Black, Ground THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:32 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithB…
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For Patreon subscriber Skilletbrew! Fact of the Day: The Library of Congress added “Spy Kids” (2001) into their national film registry as a, “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” movie. Triple Connections: Highway, Cause, Boys THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:26 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: …
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For Patreon subscriber Nikki Long! Fact of the Day: Dolphins have "bromances" in which two males may pair up for as long as 15 years and help each other hook up with females. Triple Connections: Milk, Burnt, You're THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:47 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds…
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For Patreon subscriber Erin Burgess! Fact of the Day: When the Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911, more people visited the Louvre to see the empty space where the painting used to be than visitors when the painting was actually there. Triple Connections: Bubba, Los Angeles, Nevada THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:20 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN…
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For Patreon subscriber Jim Fields! Fact of the Day: An estimated 300+ 1969 Dodge Chargers were used while filming the Dukes of Hazzard TV series. They went through about 2 per episode. Triple Connections: Here Comes The Pain, Just Bring It, Shut Your Mouth THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:04 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $…
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For Patreon subscriber Jeremy Yoder! Fact of the Day: Jason Brown, former NFL player, walked away from a 5-year, $37m deal to become a farmer. He maintains a 1,000-acre farm where he grows produce such as sweet potatoes and cucumbers. He donates these crops to local food pantries in need. Triple Connections: Flip, Attack, No Mercy! THE FIRST TRIVIA…
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For Patreon subscriber Greg Bristow! Fact of the Day: Pierce Brosnan was offered James Bond in 1986 after NBC cancelled Remington Steele. However, the publicity of the offer improved Remington Steele's ratings and it was renewed, contractually requiring Brosnan to return to the show and forcing producers to have to look elsewhere for a James Bond. …
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Guess if the game is a real Mario game or not! Fact of the Day: When doing a push up a person is pressing between 69-75% of their total body weight. Triple Connections: Snow, Fiddler, Spider THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:30 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGITA…
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Confidence Round fun! 10 random qs. Fact of the Day: Yoda's full name was originally supposed to be Minch Yoda, and in some sections of the script he was referred to as "Minch." However, Lucas shortened the name to Yoda. Triple Connections: Belgian Blue, Albera, Horro THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:00 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FRE…
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ARRRRR answer these pirate questions. Fact of the Day: Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes is bad for you. Triple Connections: Mark Hamil, Heath Ledger, Alan Tudyk THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:48 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INSTANT DOWNLOAD DIGI…
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Alex Grand and co-host Jim Thompson interview comic writer Don McGregor, in a third parter on discussing Black Panther fighting the KKK, antagonism with editorial, Archie Goodwin & Jim Shooter, the personal issues he was dealing with in the middle to later 1970s that affected his writing output, writing Michael Golden's first Marvel work, Dagger, a…
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Have fun with these "bad" music trivia questions! Fact of the Day: Astronauts cannot burp in space as the lack of gravity prevents foods and gasses separating in the stomach as they do on Earth. Triple Connections: Jones, Thumb, Riddle THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:01 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreo…
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Video games are here! Alex, Davis, and Jesse take SWOCBC to a whole new dimension of sight sound and mind with their first foray into the early Star Wars home console and arcade games from Atari and Parker Brothers! Come find out where Star Wars fits in the tapestry of video game history, and how close video games have been to the Star Wars media e…
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A fun batch of questions all about Memorial Day from our friends at www.Crowdpurr.com! Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Fact of the Day: Over 80% of the world has never taken a flight. Triple Connections: Dex, Dow, Dixie THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 01:54 SUPPORT THE SHOW MONTHLY, LISTEN AD-FREE FOR JUST $1 A MONTH: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds INS…
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A fun batch of questions all about Memorial Day from our friends at www.Crowdpurr.com! Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸 Fact of the Day: Jaywalking is not illegal in the UK, and that while pedestrian crossings are plentiful, they are not compulsory to use. Ultimately, it is seen as the personal responsibility of the individual to make a sound enough judgemen…
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