4 Color Fear

Episode 30 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Marvel, 1973)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:17:00 -0700

Bob returns to The Vault for a milestone episode when he cracks open a 70's title from the comics publisher now owned by Disney. One story is featured while Jan Brady and Laurie Partridge face off in a Retro Celebrity Death Match! It has to be heard to be believed!!!

POE: Fer-Man, Come Out to Pla-ay!!!

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-030/4%20Color%20Fear%20030.mp3

Episode 29 - Black Cat Mystery #39 (Harvey, 1952)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 10 May 2021 05:41:00 -0700

The Vault is bombarded by gamma rays as Bob fights off The Red Menace when he reads a pre-code horror title from the guys who brought us Richie Rich! Duck and Cover!

POE: Steve was really wrapped up in his work.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-029/4%20Color%20Fear%20029.mp3

Episode 28 - Weird Mystery Tales #12 (DC, 1974)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 04:43:00 -0700

Spring has sprung and Bob returns to The Vault to look at a lesser-known and short-lived title from DC. One story, as told by one of our favorite hosts, is featured while Vincent Price and some Saturday Morning cereal creatures come along for the ride. Also, the Random Comic Generator receives a modification! Join us, won't you?

POE: The Many Faces of Charles

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-028/4%20Color%20Fear%20028.mp3

Episode 27 - Tales from the Crypt #35 (EC, 1953)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 16:29:00 -0800

At long last, Bob reopens the 4CF Vault and examines a classic pre-code horror comic from a legendary publisher. There's a Moon-Man Bubble Machine, a Martian Totem Pole and a few Sea-Monkeys lurking about. Stop in, won't you?

POE: After a long day, Harold was all tapped out.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-027/4%20Color%20Fear%20027.mp3

Episode 26 - Creepy #58 (Warren, 1973)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:02:00 -0700

For this Halloween 2 Color Fear Special, Bob takes a look at an issue of one of Warren's "Big 3" horror mags. One holiday story, created by 2 comic legends is featured and several topics, such as, Meat Loaf and the MGM/20th Century Fox Midnite Movie DVD series are discussed. Bob reveals his plans to compile a post-Halloween movie watch list and, as a special added treat, The General Mills Cereal Monsters go Disco! (Or is it Hip-Hop? You decide.) Trick or Treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat! Preferably sugar free.

POE: Don't be a-scared......Have a Happy Halloween!

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-026/4%20Color%20Fear%20026.mp3

Episode 25 - The Thing! #14 (Charlton, 1954)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 21:44:00 -0700

This episode starts off on a somber note, when we pay tribute to legendary comic writer Dennis O'Neill. Then Bob cracks open an issue from one of his favorite pre-code titles from Charlton. We hear from "investigative" reporter Paul Coates while The Bowery Boys and Cheap Trick enter the discussion. Ya just never know who's gonna stop by The Vault. Care to join us?

POE: This particular Mr. Cairo won't be holding The Maltese Falcon any time soon.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-025/4%20Color%20Fear%20025.mp3

Episode 24 - The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves #66 (Charlton, 1981)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:35:00 -0700

Bob returns to the cool and damp 4CF Vault to take a look at a title from The Pride of Derby, CT. One story with a very interesting concept for it's time is featured, while Tobe Hooper and the Ritz Theater (again...) enter the discussion. Won't you join us?

POE: Chuck and Dot were struggling to give each other space in their relationship.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-024/4%20Color%20Fear%20024.mp3

Episode 23 - The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor #5 (Gold Key, 1973)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 08:16:00 -0700

Bob pulls the T-Handle on his SSP Detonator Dragster and lets 'er rip when he takes a look at an often forgotten title from the 70's. Several topics are discussed including, but not limited to: an ingenious marketing campaign by Kenner Toys, WPIX (11 Alive) and Carl Kolchak. You may never visit your local coffin maker again!

POE: Stossel got the cold, hard cash. Vlad got a new home with a special surprise inside!

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-023/4%20Color%20Fear%20023.mp3

Episode 22 - Beware #6 (Trojan, 1953)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 9 Jul 2020 12:11:00 -0700

Yes, we're back! This time in The Vault, Bob takes a look at a pre-code title from a short-lived comic publisher. Topics include: Bob's fascination with movie theater spook shows and Myron Fass' infamous Eerie Publications. A former First Lady even makes a brief appearance. Honest!

POE: People used to say that Clumsy Carl was all thumbs. Not anymore.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-022/4%20Color%20Fear%20022.mp3

Episode 21 - Dark Shadows #1 (Gold Key, 1969)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Sat, 9 May 2020 23:45:00 -0700

This time out, Bob spends some time with those campy characters from Collinsport, Maine when we take a look at a first-issue licensed property from Western Publishing's Gold Key Comics. Along the way, Milton Bradley and Topps briefly enter the discussion. Stay safe, everyone!

POE: Barnabas Collins: Vigilante, Vampire, Freemason.

http://archive.org/download/4-color-fear-021/4%20Color%20Fear%20021.mp3

Episode 20 -Vampirella #1 (Warren, 1969)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:40:00 -0700

Using her secret key card, the Darling of Drakulon visits Bob in The Vault (considering she's a fictional comic book character, social distancing is not an issue) when he cracks open a legendary first issue from Warren. Vampi's origin story is featured while Cameron Mitchell, Roger Daltrey, Molly Hatchet and Kiss enter the discussion. It's a full house in The Vault for this episode, stop by and check it out!

POE: That's "Drakulon" with a "K"!

Wait! There's more! You be the judge...

Talisa Soto, or....

Barbara Leigh?

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear020/4%20Color%20Fear%20020.mp3

Episode 19 - Eerie #1 (Avon, 1951)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 01:52:00 -0800

In this episode, Bob returns to the pre-code era when he examines the first issue of a horror anthology comic from Avon. One story is featured and along the way, we get some breakfast tips from Captain Midnight while Aykroyd & Hanks (or should we say Friday & Steebek?) demonstrate their rhyming skills.

POE: Grekzy takes a bite out of Czerny.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear019/4%20Color%20Fear%20019.mp3

Episode 18 - Ghostly Haunts #52 (Charlton, 1976)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 03:01:00 -0800

In this episode, Bob returns to the 4CF Vault for the first time in 2020 and cracks open a Bronze Age horror anthology title from the Pride of Derby, Connecticut. Some history of Charlton is discussed and one comic story is featured. Ya don't wanna miss it!

POE: Harry Stark was all washed up...for eternity!

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear018/4%20Color%20Fear%20018.mp3

Episode 17 - The Unexpected #220 (DC, 1982)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 12:13:00 -0800

In this holiday episode, Bob re-visits DC's The Unexpected. One story that borrows heavily from a horror comic classic is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized one last time in 2019. Stay Spooked and we'll see ya next year!

POE: Happy Holidays to All!!!

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear017/4%20Color%20Fear%20017.mp3

Episode 16 - The Unexpected #170 (DC, 1975)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 23:45:00 -0800

We kick off the holiday season in The Vault as Bob looks at a long-running horror anthology title from DC. One story is featured and Bob recalls some Thanksgiving traditions from days gone by. Saturday mornings on CBS in 1975 enter the discussion as well. Gobble Gobble!

POE: DC Trinity Shakeup - Wonder Woman out, Sigmund in.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear016/4%20Color%20Fear%20016.mp3

Episode 15 - The Haunt of Fear #19 (EC, 1953)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:37:00 -0700

In this special Double Play Baseball/Halloween episode, Bob visits The Great American Pastime when he cracks open a horror anthology title from EC and examines what is arguably the most notorious horror comic ever published. Wertham hated it, King loved it. On which side of the plate do you stand?

POE #1: Being the consummate competitor, Herbie Satten left it all on the field.

POE #2: The Bayville pitcher, Phil Brady, always liked to stay "a head" in the count.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear015/4%20Color%20Fear%20015.mp3

Episode 14 - Ghostly Tales #91 (Charlton, 1972)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:12:00 -0700

In this episode, Bob hits the beach as we visit a title from one of his favorite publishers. Despite his efforts to stick with the aquatic theme, "pornstaches" enter the discussion. One book-length story is featured and plans for the next special episode are explained. We ain't washed up yet!

POE: In this age of cinematic reboots, Blumhouse brings back Splash.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear014/4%20Color%20Fear%20014.mp3

Episode 13 - Secrets of Haunted House #43 (DC, 1981)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 2 Sep 2019 01:44:00 -0700

Superstitious? Ha! We're feeling lucky, here in The Vault with the number "13", as Bob returns to DC with a horror anthology title from 1981. One story is featured and Sea-Monkeys, along with General Mills Monster Cereals, manage to enter the discussion. Ya just never know!

POE: Taking cue from Alice Cooper, Abner brewed up some "Humanary Stew".

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear013/4%20Color%20Fear%20013.mp3

Episode 12 - The Witching Hour #52 (DC, 1975)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 04:06:00 -0700

This time around, Bob gets himself a dose of some good old 70's Satanic Panic when he reviews an issue of one of DC's better known horror anthology titles. Two devilish films from 1975 are briefly discussed and one equally evil story from the issue is featured. Don't blame us, The Devil made us do it!

POE: Long before The Property Brothers, the 70's gave us Jonathan and Thaddeus.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear012/4%20Color%20Fear%20012.mp3

Episode 11 - Astonishing #30 (Atlas, 1954)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 01:02:00 -0700

Yes, we're back!!! And this time out, Bob looks at a horror/sci-fi offering from the pre-Marvel Atlas Comics. One story is featured and future hopes for the podcast are discussed.

POE: A new dance craze, "The Meltdown", was popular among seafaring men.

http://archive.org/download/4colorfear011/4%20Color%20Fear%20011.mp3

Episode 10 - Chamber of Chills #7 (Harvey, 1952)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:16:00 -0700

In celebration of our 10th episode and the recent birthday of Dr. Fredric Wertham (March 20), Bob cracks open a book cited in Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. The cited story is featured while The Bridgekeeper, Tim the Enchanter and a host of extras keep Bob on track. You may think twice before doing AYCE Crab Night again!

POE #1: Carol loved AYCE Crab Night, the crabs had something else in mind.

POE #2: Following his new friends lead, Bill had Carol for dinner.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear010/4%20Color%20Fear%20010.mp3

Episode 9 - The Hand of Fate #20 (Ace, 1953)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 21 Mar 2019 12:17:00 -0700

In this episode, Bob examines a pre-code offering from publisher Ace Magazines. One story is featured and the Leroy Lettering System is briefly described. Somehow, along the way, Eartha Kitt and Chef Boy-Ar-Dee enter the discussion. Apologies in advance for the occasional audio mishaps.

POE: Roger always knew he should cut back on the midnight snacks.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear009/4%20Color%20Fear%20009.mp3

Episode 8 - Weird Chills #3 (Stanley Morse/Key, 1954)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Sat, 2 Mar 2019 05:15:00 -0800

After a 2-month unplanned hiatus, the 4CF Vault is back in business as Bob examines an offering from pre-code renegade publisher Stanley P. Morse. One story is featured and Peter Tork is remembered. It's great to be back!

POE #1: Fred thought some role-playing might spice things up in the bedroom.

POE #2: Rita found it difficult to keep herself together.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear008/4%20Color%20Fear%20008.mp3

Episode 7 - Vault of Horror #35 (EC, 1954)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:00:00 -0800

In this holiday episode, Bob takes a look at one of EC's horror titles that was on the newsstand in December, 1953 (cover date February-March 1954). Two Christmas-themed stories are featured and a few media clips from the 1953 Yuletide season are presented. Happy Holidays!

Haunted Holiday Music by Myuu

POE #1: Headlights?

POE #2: Stephen, a struggling writer, earned some extra cash playing Santa.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear007/4%20Color%20Fear%20007.mp3

Episode 6 - Vault of Horror #31 (EC, 1953)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Thu, 6 Dec 2018 04:07:00 -0800

Entertaining Comics set the standard for horror anthology story-telling in the pre-code days of the early 50's. In this episode, Bob examines an issue of one of EC's notorious horror titles. One gruesome story is featured and the upcoming holiday episode is briefly discussed.

POE #1: A Tree Grows in Sarah

POE #2: Michael loved peaches. Blood oranges? Not so much.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear006/4%20Color%20Fear%20006.mp3

Episode 5 - Dark Mysteries #23 (Master, 1955)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:32:00 -0800

This time around, Bob examines an early example of a Comics Code approved title. One story is featured, the passing of Stan Lee is discussed and Bob's West Highland Terrier "Dexter" makes his presence known.

POE: Me and my shadow....

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear005/4%20Color%20Fear%20005.mp3

Episode 4 - Cursed Comics Cavalcade #1 (DC, 2018)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 05:43:00 -0700

In this Holiday Special, Bob cracks open DC's recently released EC-inspired one-shot. One story is featured, several topics are discussed and the Vault gets it's first visitor! Hey, it's Halloween!

POE: Zatanna, Sammie and the Power of Imagination.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear004/4%20Color%20Fear%20004.mp3

Episode 3 - Secrets of Haunted House #27 (DC, 1980)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 8 Oct 2018 16:29:00 -0700

This time out, Bob examines an issue from one of DC's lesser-known horror anthology titles. Somehow, along the way, John Sayles, Caleb Carr, Bob's hometown movie theater and Hostess Twinkies are discussed. Go figure.

POE #1: The old hag took up flashing, the bum was not impressed.

POE #2: At the discotheque, no one just said "No".

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear003/4%20Color%20Fear%20003.mp3

Episode 2 - The Thing! #15 (Charlton, 1954)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:10:00 -0700

Bob pays tribute to Steve Ditko by examining one of his early works from his days at Charlton. One story is featured and the Random Comic Generator is energized for the first time!

POE: Gustav always knew that needlepoint course would come in handy someday.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear002/4%20Color%20Fear%20002.mp3

Episode 1 - Eerie Comics #1 (Avon, 1947)

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 7 Sep 2018 13:42:00 -0700

Cast-Keeper Bob closes out his bio (which was cut short by the tangent last episode) before examining Eerie Comics #1. One story is highlighted and a few recurring features of the podcast are discussed.

POE: Margie (Gert?) vs. The Subway Train. The train won, by the way.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear001/4%20Color%20Fear%20001.mp3

Available on iTunes!

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 31 Aug 2018 13:11:00 -0700

4 Color Fear has been reviewed and approved for publication by Apple Podcasts (iTunes). You can subscribe through iTunes by clicking on the gadget in the sidebar.

See ya,
Cast-Keeper Bob

Approved by Stitcher!

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 19:19:00 -0700

4 Color Fear has been reviewed and approved for publication by Stitcher.
You can listen by clicking on the Stitcher gadget in the sidebar. Still awaiting iTunes approval.

Cheers,
Cast-Keeper Bob

Episode 0 - Intro and Goals

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 10:16:00 -0700

In this introductory episode, Cast-Keeper Bob tells you a little bit about himself (until he goes off on a tangent) and his goals and hopes for the podcast.

http://archive.org/download/4ColorFear000/4%20Color%20Fear%20000.mp3

Announcing The 4 Color Fear Podcast!

noreply@blogger.com (4 Color Fear) — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 05:24:00 -0700

Coming soon to a podcatcher near you: The 4 Color Fear Podcast!

Each episode, we'll open the "4CF Vault"; a dusty yet vast collection of horror mags spanning over 60 years! From the days before Fredric Wertham and the Comics Code Authority, when young innocent souls were being seduced to become juvenile delinquents; to the modern era, where morals and sensibilities have become so jaded and depraved that we find nothing shocking. Or do we???

We're still getting our vultures in a row and working out all of the tech stuff but hope to be on the airwaves soon!

See you then, if you dare...