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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 10

Episode 10 of “In Country” covers issue 10 of The ‘Nam, where Ed Marks copes with the death of Mike Albergo from the previous issue while on patrol in the city. Plus, we get a little more insight into the character of Ramnarain in “Guerilla Action” by Doug Murray, Michael Golden, and John Beatty. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.

You can download the episode via iTunes or listen directly at the Two True Freaks website

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Also, here is a link to 11th Cav ‘Nam, the site I used for some of the research in this episode: 11thcavnam.com

In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” — Episode 9

Nam 9

A major event in the lives of the 23rd and Ed Marks’s experience in “The ‘Nam” occurs in this episode, as I take a look at issue #9, “Pride Goeth …,” which is brought to us by Doug Murray, Michael Golden, and John Beatty. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.

You can download the episode via iTunes or listen directly at the Two True Freaks website

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In Country: Marvel Comics “The ‘Nam” Episode 8

Let’s head into the tunnels with “In the Underground” from The ‘Nam #8, an issue that also reprints one of Doug Murray and Michael Golden’s “5th of the First” stories from Savage Tales. It’s two stories about tunnel rats for the price of one! As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.

You can download the episode via iTunes or listen directly at the Two True Freaks website

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 19 — August and Everything After

This time around, I have yet another guest on the show and it’s an awesome special guest, my friend chelle who spends about 90 minutes with me talking about the 1993 Counting Crows debut album, “August and Everything After.” We talk about the album’s history and go through it song by song and bring up everything that we like about the album and the band, which has been around for 20 years now.

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After the jump, a few extras … things that were mentioned in the podcast. (more…)

In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” Episode 7

This time around we take a break from the month-by-month in real time look at the Vietnam War for a history lesson. Wayne Vansant, who would eventually become the book’s regular penciller, joins Doug Murray and Michael Golden for a look at the origins of the Vietnam War in “Good Old Days.” As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.

You can download the episode via iTunes or listen directly at the Two True Freaks website

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Here is the CBS News story that I mention in the lettercolumn portion of the show …

And here is the trailer for Thrashin’!

Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 18 — Hey Kids, Comics!

Join me for a special interview with Rob Kelly, the editor of the amazing new book, Hey Kids, Comics!: True Life Tales from the Spinner Rack. Rob and I spend an hour discussing the origins of the book, the love of comic books, and why this book is incredibly special (an apologies in advance for audio issues on my side of the interview. But Rob comes in loud and clear).

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But more importantly, YOU NEED TO BUY THIS BOOK!!!

BUY IT HERE!

In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” Episode 6

Only happy when it rains? You’re the exception to the rule, especially in “The ‘Nam” as Ed Marks and the boys deal with the constant downpours of monsoon season in a story that can only be called “Monsoon.” It’s issue #6 of “The ‘Nam.” As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.

You can download the episode via iTunes or listen directly at the Two True Freaks website

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Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 17 — Return to the Valley of the Geeks

It’s the one year anniversary of the Pop Culture Affidavit podcast and I’m celebrating in fine style with coverage from the 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con! I attended on Saturday, September 7 and you’ll get to hear me talk about the con as well as talk to some comics creators I met, including Art Baltazar and Franco, Michael Golden, Rob Kelly, and George Perez!

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Pictures are located after the jump, but I did want to share some links to things mentioned on the podcast …

The Baltimore Comic-Con: I obviously want to provide a link to the official page of the con and offer my thanks once again to the organizers for giving me a press pass.

Hey Kids, Comics!: Rob Kelly recently wrote a book and I had the privilege of speaking to him about it at the con. Look for an extended interview with him on the next episode!

Healed: A comic from Homeless Comics that I didn’t buy at the con but checked out online and it, or at least issue #1 is really good.

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COMMENTARIES FOR THINGS THAT DON’T NEED COMMENTARIES! Weekend at Bernie’s Edition (Pop Culture Affidavit Episode 16)

Introducing a brand new occasional feature for the Pop Culture Affidavit Podcast: COMMENTARIES FOR THIGNS THAT DON’T NEED COMMENTARIES! For this first commentary, I take a look at the 1989 Andrew McCarthy/Jonathan Silverman classic, Weekend at Bernie’s.

So grab some popcorn, prop your dead boss up on the couch, sit back, relax, and enjoy!

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In Country: Marvel Comics’ “The ‘Nam” Episode 4

Episode 4 of “In Country” is breaking news for the folks at home, or at least that’s what the guys in the 23rd think when they have a camera crew tag along with them on what should be a routine day. However, things don’t go as they think it will. “Six O’Clock News” is written by Doug Murray, penciled by Michael Golden, inked by Pepe Moreno and features events from May of 1966. As always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I’ll be talking about the story’s historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, ‘Nam Notes, and ads.