Checkered Past
From February, 1966 through August, 1967, DC Comics branded all their publications with a checkerboard masthead, lovingly known as "Go-Go Checks". Because, you know, the 60s. With the help of his husband and intrepid friends, Dr. Bobb will examine each of these issues in depth and tell you what you need to know!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 59 minutes
- Episodes
- 305
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Whatever Lola Wants, Lola GETS (Lois Lane #65!)
Lois Lane - EVIL? And Mrs. Lex Luthor, to boot? You have to admire the commitment of the editorial staff who created not just an imaginary story wherein Lois falls in love with Lex Luthor, but also…
01:09:27 |
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Please, Somebody - LOVE ME! (Girls' Romances #115)
The Girls' Young Romance True Love Story Players return to present the triumphant tale of Barbara, torn from all she held dear and reduced to begging for love on the street! PLUS - we respond to lett…
00:17:05 |
Mon 28 Jan 2019
Tank in an IceBox, Two Bits! (G.I. Combat #117!)
Think war is scary? Try adding a zany ghost, an anthropormphic dog, and a teen-age rock band! (Well, I'm just kidding about the dog and the band, but the ghost is legit, and a Confederate general to …
00:42:10 |
Sun 13 Jan 2019
Los Blackhawkos! (Blackhawk #219)
Outlandish villain? Check! Disregarding the rules of aerodynamics? Check? Racist stereotypes? Check! Join us for Blackhawk #219!
01:02:47 |
Mon 07 Jan 2019
Tor Five Bitcha People (Wonder Woman #161!)
Wonder Woman battles a cold war-era spy (or maybe it's World War II??) as well as a mummy's curse, the inherent sexism of mid-century America, and a brain-damaged Steve Trevor's roaming hands! (Or ma…
01:00:39 |
Sat 29 Dec 2018
Never Trust a Robot with an 'X' in its Name!
Dr. Husband makes his triumphant return just in time to discuss scheming South American vixens, shrunken bottle cities, and Hollywood actors-turned gangsters! It's Superman #185, people, try and keep…
01:08:06 |
Sun 23 Dec 2018
Wings of Love: Hawkman (vol. 1) #13!
Former work friend Chuck returns to talk about his SECOND favorite hero, Hawkman! Hawkman must battle to win the love of a Nordic femme fatale from the center of the Earth, while battling giant frost…
01:08:09 |
Mon 17 Dec 2018
It's Not The Size That Matters!
Former Work Friend Chuck (formerly working, not former friend) is here to ignore the dog noises in the background and talk about his fourth favorite hero, The Atom! Also the Atom's psychotic fiancee,…
01:02:30 |
Mon 10 Dec 2018
Take that, UNKNOWN
Have an unknown that needs challenged? Good luck getting ahold of these mooks - the self-styled "Challengers of the Unknown" don't even have a freaking telephone, just a needlessly complicated system…
00:48:28 |
Mon 03 Dec 2018
Super-What, now?
My heterosexual friend Jake joins me to talk about a comic with Bob Hope on the amsthead that has nary a mention of Bob Hope on the inside...but plenty of Hot Rodders, a man-eating Cat Lady, and Supe…
01:27:08 |
Mon 19 Nov 2018
Maybe you CAN pin a medal on a Gorilla!
On this Veteran's Day, we pause to remember the most misunderstood mammal in this man's Marines, SGT Gorilla, USMC! Brought to you by the Our All-American Men of War, At War Players! Semper Fi, Sarg…
00:19:04 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
BLOCKBUSTED (Detective Comics 349!)
I can hardly hear myself think what with all the dog growling and laundry doing and Blockbusting! Blockbuster is back to...ummm....BUST Batman and Robin, plus Elongated Man attacks crime with his no…
01:01:07 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
Walt Has a Secret! (Young Love #54)
Dr. Professor Sarah Murphy joins us to discuss the literary merits of Young Love number 54. Three pulse-pounding tales of torrid teenage romance (if your definition of pulse-pounding is "mildly inte…
01:24:51 |
Sun 21 Oct 2018
Our Army! AT WAR!
Join us for a look at OUr Army at War 165, featuring Sgt Rock versus the Iron Major! Along with the battle hapy Joes of Easy Co. and some sexy, sexy German love!
00:51:22 |
Tue 16 Oct 2018
Hey Lady! It's the Adventures of Jerry Lewis #93!
Doctor Husband, sick with a cold, rallies his strength to discuss The Adventures of Jerry Lewis #93 (March/April 1966).
01:04:25 |
Mon 08 Oct 2018
Checkered Past Episode 30: Adventure Comics 342!
Objection overruled! Star Boy is on trial for breaking the Legion Code against killing, but don't worry, Superboy's got the defense locked up! (Spoiler alert: Go ahead and worry) PLUS: Superboy's…
01:07:31 |
Sun 30 Sep 2018
Checkered Past Episode 29: Action Comics 335!
The Action-Packed (pun intended) sequel to our very first episode! We talk about Charlie's Angels! Grease 2! Mego Dolls! And a little bit about Superman and Supergirl! Plus for your listening en…
01:19:14 |
Sun 16 Sep 2018
Checkered Past Episode 28: Capt. Storm 12!
What do you get when you cross a peg-leg PT Captain with America's sweetheart Miss Cherry Pie? Zany hi-jinks in the coastal waterways of the WWII-era South Pacific, that's what! Join me and Dr. Husba…
00:47:33 |
Sun 09 Sep 2018
Checkered Past Episode 27: Justice League of America 43!
America's Sweethearts, Charlie and Kelly, return to discuss Justice League of America #43, featuring the debut of the Royal Flush Gang!
01:06:09 |
Sun 02 Sep 2018
Checkered Past Episode 26: Batman 179!
America's sweethearts, Charlie and Kelly, join us to riddle out department stores, the orgins of soda pop, Bubba the Redneck Werewolf, and also a little Batman!
01:18:42 |
Sun 26 Aug 2018
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