Dollar Bin Show

Discussion: Borderlands Annual Sale 2012

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:15:11 +0000

This year Adam had to attend the Borderlands Annual Sale all by himself… for the most part. To get him through this trying time he decided you bring you, the listener, along with him. Of course, we won’t subject you to that until the end of the show. First up is Adam and Shawn recapping the event along with a Dollar Bin Definitive Top 5: Comic Books Without Superheros.

Runtime 1 hour 24 minutes 32 seconds

Discussion: On Trends and the Top 5 Logos

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:21:40 +0000

This week the Dollar Bin present a collection of discussions with a collection of participants covering comic trends Rappin’ with Richard, the Dollar Bin Definitive Top Five logos in comics, and the DC logo redesign, no relation. Join Adam, Brian, Heather, Richard, Shacka, Shawn and Tee for a very bountiful adventure.

Runtime 51 minutes 39 seconds

Event: Charlotte Minicon 2012

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:57:40 +0000

Cliff Chiang at the Charlotte Minicon 2012In an amazing turn of events 98% of Dollar Bin East joined forces at the Charlotte Minicon, presented by Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, to round up the topics and guests floating around the venue and hog-tied them in a rather fine package. Listen for guests Sanford Greene, Bridgit Scheide, Cliff Chiang and special guest interviewer Izzy.

Runtime 58 minutes 23 seconds

Discussion: Comics on the Couch 117

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:43:54 +0000

This week Shawn and Adam get together to talk comic current events and about what they have been reading. You may hear us mention Jason Horn and Max Ink Kickstarters, Chris Schweizer and Bridgit Scheide finishing up books, Charlotte Minicon, Joey Weiser, and comics.

Runtime 47 minutes 10 seconds

Interview: Steve Niles Discusses the Stop Online Piracy Act

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:41:43 +0000

Pretty soon the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)is going to be voted on. To discuss the contents of the Bill a little further Adam brings in Steve Niles, proponent of the Creator Owned “movement” and 30 Days of Night.

Runtime 22 minutes 58 seconds

Interview: Astro City - Brent Anderson

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:52:06 +0000

About a decade ago (maybe it was less than that) the Dollar Bin’s Joel, Tee, and Adam spent quite a bit of time on the phone with Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson to discuss their (along with Alex Ross) masterpiece in motion, Astro City. We offer to you here the second part featuring artist Brent Anderson.

Runtime 1 hour 12 minutes 58 seconds

Interview: Astro City - Kurt Busiek

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 04:06:59 +0000

Runtime 1 hour 02 minutes 48 seconds

Discussion: Gift Ideas 2011

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:49:34 +0000

Shawn and Adam discuss gift ideas in lists. We all love lists. 4 Top 3 Lists: Books for Non-Comic Readers, Books for Steady Comic Readers, Books for Us, Wildcard Books

Runtime 26 minutes 06 seconds

Trivia: Marvel Trivia Night

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:19:19 +0000

For those of you out there who always think to yourselves (or out loud), “these guys don’t know anything about (Marvel) comics,” here is your proof. For those of you who think, “I love listening to these guys because they are just like me,” let’s find out how true that is together. Oh, and for those who requested longer shows, how’s this for you?

Runtime 1 hour 58 minutes 43 seconds

Discussion: Thanksgiving 2011

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:17:18 +0000

‘Tis the season to be thankful and as usual the Dollar Bin sets aside petty disapointments to be thankful for what the comics industry has brought us in the year 2011. This year Adam, Brian, Shaka, and Shawn will break down what they are thankful for by publisher, much like Adam organizes his books.

Runtime 1 (0) hour 15 (33) minutes 7 (0) seconds

Discussion: Comics on the Couch 1122

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:34:53 +0000

In this weeks episode of the Dollar Bin we start things off with a little Dollar Bin Definitive Top 5: Chattiest Characters in Comics then Adam and Shawn talk for a while about what they’ve been reading outside of the DC and Marvel universes.

* Never do a Google Images search for the word “Spontaneous.”

Runtime 52 minutes and 52 seconds

Discussion: Top 5 Murdering Bastards and Female Characters

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:04:46 +0000

This week we are posting, for your listening pleasure, a couple Dollar Bin Definitive Top 5 lists: Most Murdering Bastards and Female Characters. We hope you enjoy and don’t forget to leave some comments.

Runtime 29 minutes and 04 seconds

Discussion: With a Casual Comic Reader

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:32:50 +0000

Ever wonder how a casual comic book reader feels about all those comic shop arguments that just burn your bacon? Well, Tee’s friend Casual Comic Reader Tony was kind enough to sit down with us to share his opinions on those contested questions that fanboys always come to greasey feather fisted blows over. Does anyone even read these?

Runtime 56 minutes 56 seconds

Discussion: Batman Year One the Movie

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 01:02:18 +0000

Brian purchased Batman: Year One on DVD the day it was released and since he enjoyed watching All-Star Superman with Adam and Shawn so much he actually waited until Saturday to drive all the way to Greenville and watch it with them. Because of Brian’s great sacrifice we now bring you the following discussion.

Runtime 1 hour 01 minutes 52 seconds

Discussion: SPX 2011

contact@thedollarbin.net (Dollar Bin) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:55:45 +0000

So finally, after a month of DC, Shawn and Adam get to move on to the rest of the comics universe. This week the discussion falls on SPX. Expect reminisces, reviews, and rambling. Oh, and rapping, featuring Mega Ran, Adam Warrock, Tribe One, and K-Murdock.

Runtime 1 hour 29 minutes 13 seconds