Episode 308: Monstercon 2013

Episode 308:  Monstercon 2013

This past weekend Shawn and Adam attended Monster Con, a 3 day convention, right in their own back yard (almost literally).  Featured in this weeks coverage are Kells, Megan Wilson, Richard Morgan, and J Chris Campbell’s mom.  We also discuss Nerdicon, Cannon Canvas Comics, and The Big Scary Show.

Runtime 1 hour 19 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 297a: FLUKE 2013 Interviews

Adam and Shawn attended FLUKE 2013.  As requested, they picked up some great candid interviews about nothing and even discussed some bonus relevent topics.  To close it all out (in part 2) reviews, reviews, reviews (though I wouldn’t really discribe what is done at reviewing).

Runtime 43 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 288: Charlotte Minicon 2013

Image from Heroes Aren’t Hard to FindThis week the Dollar Bin meets up for the first time in a few and it’s all thanks to Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find’s not so Minicon.  This year we dug the boxes, hit up the artists, rained the money, and didn’t record any of it.  What we bring you instead is the mind of Jason Wheatley.

Runtime 50 minutes 4 seconds

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Discussion: Borderlands Annual Sale 2012

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

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Event: Charlotte Minicon 2012

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

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Event: Cola-Con 2011

This past Friday, Labor Day weekend, the Dollar Bin was represented at Cola-Con by Adam, Devin, Shaka, and Shawn.  Cola-Con was a Comic/Hip-Hop/Alt Culture convention in Columbia, South Carolina and it was completely awesome.  How awesome is completely?  Listen and find out!  Also, we find out Cola-Con’s Top 5 Favorite Superheroes.

Runtime 1 hour 11 minutes 30 seconds

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Event: DC 52 Relaunch Party at Borderlands

Rob Young - Owner of BorderlandsJust mere minutes ago the Dollar Bin was at Borderlands Comcis and Games to capture the midnight gathering of DC fans young and old.  While there Adam and Shawn grabbed interviews with the people, including members of the Upstate Comics Book Club, to get some insight into what this event really means.  Also, they picked up Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5

Finally, kicking off a new Dollar Bin segment, Brian, Shaka, Shawn, and Adam list the Dollar Bin Top 5 books they predict to get cancelled first.

Runtime 57 minutes 06 seconds

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Event: DC 52 Relaunch at Borderlands

Discussion: Free Comic Book Day 2011

Just as every year for the 10 years prior the comic book industry has celebrated Free Comic Book Day.  The difference between this year and it predecesors..?  This was the 10th year!  Adam and Shawn of the Dollar Bin journey to 3 Carolina shops this year, including Richards Comics and Collectables, Borderlands Comics and Games, and Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.  They talk sketches.  They talk people  They talk COMICS.  Don’t forget to check our our pictures on Flickr.

Runtime 01 hour 04 minutes 02 seconds

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Discussion: Free Comic Book Day 2011

Event: FLUKE 2011

As many of you who visit the site know, sometimes the Dollar Bin communicates with the written word, but when the truth to be conveyed is something as amazing as the FLUKE 10th Anniversary Spectacular you better believe its coming at you through your earholes.

However, if you are into words in letter form check out these great FLUKE write-ups:

http://exileonplainstreet.blogspot.com/2011/04/fluke-2011-report.html

http://www.adhousebooks.com/blog/?p=262

http://lattaland.com/2011/04/fluke-2011-a-fluking-good-time/

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Dollar Bin FLUKE Anthology:  Joey Weiser, J Chris Campbell, Duane Ballenger, Josh Latta, Henry Eudy, Bridgit Scheide, Falynn K, Ted, Brian, Devin, Shawn, Adam, and Kris

Runtime 1 hour 07 minutes 40 seconds

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Event: FLUKE 2011

Event: Charlotte Minicon 2011

Live (at the time) from the Charlotte Minicon in Charlotte, NC… your very own Dollar Bin!  That’s right we were in full force at this year’s Charlotte Minicon and it did not disapoint.  We have a great collection of interviews for you including Chris Brunner, Sanford Greene, and Dustin (K) Harbin.  We got all that and a bag a chips plus a side of Heather and Shawn.  Thanks to everyone who helped make this an awesome experience, especially Tee.

Runtime: 1 hour 14 minutes 37 seconds

Event: New York Comic Con 2010

Shawn and Adam take a visit to NYCC 2010.  If you’ve ever wondered what its like we’ll fill you in on everything, the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Some pretty nice things get said about GB Tran, Eric Kim, Rick Spears, Tom DeFalco, Vertigo, Joe Simon, Jamie McKelvie and Kieron Gillen, and Ryan Kelly.  Some fist shakes directed toward crowds, signs, tight dude costumes, and generally oblivious people.

Runtime: 56 minute 28 seconds

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Event: New York Comic Con 2010

Event: NYCC 2010 - Vertigo Panel Bootleg

Art by Chrissie ZulloWhile at the New York Comic Convention 2010 I sat one full panel.  That panel was Vertigo: On the Edge.  Why that panel?  Chrissie Zullo.  While there I say along side CBR reporter, Karl Kelly.  He was recording the panel for his notes, so I thought I’ll record this thing from the audience guerilla style and see what I get. 

Runtime: 1 hour 00 minute 16 seconds

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Event: On the Road from SPX 2010 Part 1

The journey back from SPX 2010 was a long one, but more information than can fit on a floppy disk was shared and absorbed on a trek that felt like traveling the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs.  Straight to the point: interviews with Roger Langridge, Ed Piskor, and the Full Sanction guys - our thoughts - how to buy books - how to sell - how to survive SPX.

Runtime: 1 hour 12 minute 57 seconds

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Event: On the Road from SPX 2010 Part 1

Event: Baltimore Comic Convention 2010

In this episode of the Dollar Bin Adam and Shawn discuss their experience of Baltimore Comic Convention 2010.  This show is broken up into 3-ish parts:  Pre Convention, Post Convention, and Interviews (not particularly in that order).  Topics of discussion include Steve Niles, Doug Wagner, lines, Francesco Francavila, Tony Harris, the Fillbach Brothers, Jim Shooter, Curls Studio, Richard Thompson, Jason Horn, and a butt load more.

Runtime: 1 hour 09 minute 56 seconds

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Event: Baltimore Comic Convention 2010

Interview: Shane Riches and Mick Foley at HeroesCon 2010

Back at HeroesCon Brian was gifted with some time from Shane Riches and Mick Foley to discuss their upcoming book from 12-Gauge, R.P.M.  This is the fruit of his labor.

Runtime: 8 minute 26 seconds

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Event: Richards 10 Cent Sale

Last weekend to pay for his trip to the San Diego “Comic” Convention Richard held an annual sale.   Adam and Shawn dropped by to take advantage of the 10 for a dollar comics he was pushing from his store basement.  Here is the recap of their tale.

Runtime: 53 minute 51 seconds

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Interview: Rich Barrett or Nathan Edmondson

This year has been a roller coaster of events and interviews.  This show is no different.  Here we have 2 great interviews from completely separent events with 2 unrelated (as far as we know) people.  Why smash them together into one show?  What is it they have in common you ask?  Well, besides the occurance of the name Nathan and the fact that they were both recorded in 2010… together they were under 30 minutes long.  Enjoy Rich Barrett at the Charlotte Mini-Con and Nathan Edmondson on Free Comic Book Day at Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find.

Runtime: 26 minutes 56 seconds

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