Magazines and Monsters Ep 141, Lost Hearts (1973) w/Mart Gray, & 2025 end of year wrap up!

Hey everybody! Welcome to a brand new series discussion, about another creation of the king of comics, Jack Kirby! This Bronze Age series of his definitely stands out, like most of his books from this era. Some of the reasons are great others…maybe not. Join Ed Moore (@tealproductions) and I, as we dive headfirst into this madcap series!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ed on social media @tealproductions and search out his podcasts on any podcast app by looking for his Dr Fate podcast Lords of Order, The Robin Rabbit (Usagi Yojimbo), Newsprint Commando, The Mighty Thorcast, and definitely check out the Superman Supershow (with Steeven Orr)! Thanks for listening!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Welcome to my final episode of 2025! In this episode you’ll find a fantastic discussion with my good friend Mart, as we dive into a creepy addition to the BBC’s Ghost Stories for Christmas! Mart was lucky enough to see this when it aired and that first hand experience is on full display in this episode. Plus, after a quick promo (Relatively Geeky Network), I’ll chime in for a few minutes wrapping up 2025 and a peek at what’s on tap for 2026!

Hey everybody, Paul (Waiting for Doom, DCOCD, Dial F for Flanger) is back and we have two fun issues to discuss! We have more intrigue with Casey and the Sunderland corporation, then a trip to a tropical island on an acid trip! All of this plus the continuing problems Swamp Thing is having with his health. All of this and more, don’t you dare miss it! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Paul on the Waiting for Doom podcast feed plus at WaitingforDoom.com! Plus on this very network talking Swamp Thing, Doom Patrol and the odd Zany Haney episode! Thanks for listening!

Hey everybody, a lost episode for today’s offering! This was recorded quite a while ago, and was lost until fairly recently, so I figured I’d get it on the airwaves during my break. Karen and I have a blast talking about this atmospheric film by Hammer Studios! We deep dive into the minutiae of this film and speculate about its meanings. So check it out, don’t delay!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Karen on her fantastic YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite, where she talks about vintage sci-fi. And can also be found on the Planet 8 Podcast (along with Bob and Larry) as well as on BlueSky @tananile. Thanks for listening.

Hey there, zany ones! My pal Ranger Gord is back, so that means we’ll be talking about a Batman and Wildcat team up! This one involves boxing and trouble below the border, plus a giant cat? Tune in to hear us do bad accents, and of course laugh a lot and have a good time. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Ranger Gord on his podcast, Prairie Justice; a Greg Saunders Vigilante podcast on any reputable podcast app! RG isn’t much into social media, but I believe the podcast still has a FB page of its own. Thanks for listening.

Hey there all you barbarians! My pal Dallan Baumgarten is back, and he’s brought a three part Conan story to talk about today! Conan meets up with…a pack of vampires? Plus, we talk about the death of Belit and the aftermath of Conan losing his lover and confidant. As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Dallan on social media @DallanB and definitely check out our previous conversations about Conan and The Defenders! Thanks for listening.

Hey there all you vampires! Scott West is back here with me, and we’ve got a fantastic magazine to talk about today. How and when did Dracula become a vampire? What were the circumstances around it? And why are we talking about King Diamond? Hit download and find the answers! As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Scott on Twitter @ScottMWest and check out his Substack He Tampered in God’s Domain. Also, you can find his books on Amazon (Strange Stories for Weird People, Ghosts on the Highway). Thanks for listening.

Hey everybody! Welcome to a very special episode! I’ve got two fantastic guests here with me (Rod and Adrian), and we have a very obscure horror film to talk about today. There’s a specific reason this film was chosen, as these guys are extremely knowledgeable about Italian cinema. I also have a little extra special intro and outtro for this one as well. Just a small tribute to a very special person. So jump in the van, take your eyes off of that girls legs, and grab your nudie magazine, because we’re going on a road trip!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Rod at his blog and podcast The Bloody Pit, as well as cohost (with Troy) of the Naschycast! Adrian (along with Rod) can be heard on the fun Wild Wild Podcast! All of these shows can be found on any podcast app. Thanks for listening.

Hey everybody! The holiday season is here, so my pal Mart Gray (Too Dangerous for a Girl) is here to celebrate- horror style! This anthology comics has 3 fun stories and two of them are Christmas themed! Deadly toys, unscrupulous business deals, a prowler on the roof, and more! So join us for this terror filled romp with a dash of the holiday season!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Mart on most social media apps @martgray and on his fabulous blog Too Dangerous for a Girl (dangermart.blog)! Thanks for listening.

Hey everybody! It’s time for the final episode of our Avengers Celestial Madonna coverage! Steve Englehart really puts his foot on the gas pedal in these last three issues, and Karen and I have a blast recounting them. We get more back story on The Vision, Mantis, and the Human Torch! We do have some critiques as well, so don’t delay, download and listen in now!As usual, if you’d like to leave any feedback for the show, you can do so through email at [email protected] or to me on Twitter @Billyd_licious or on the show’s FB page (just search Magazines and Monsters). You can find Karen at her awesome YouTube channel Echoes from the Satellite or in the Planet 8 Podcast (with Larry and Bob), and on BlueSky @tananile.bsky.social! Thanks for listening!