Checkered Past
441 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsFrom 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!
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Episodes
They Shoot Tiger Beetles, Don't They? (Jimmy Olsen #94)
June 13, 2021 07:55 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJimmy and Superman, on the outs! Supergirl, dressed like a bug! PLUS lots of neighborhood reporting, and a display of our utter ignorance on basic facts of insect gender roles!
They Shoot Tiger Beetles, Don't They? (Jimmy Olsen #94)
June 13, 2021 07:55 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJimmy and Superman, on the outs! Supergirl, dressed like a bug! PLUS lots of neighborhood reporting, and a display of our utter ignorance on basic facts of insect gender roles!
I Got Ssssssteam Heat (Metamorpho #7)
June 06, 2021 23:05 - 57 minutes - 12 MBMetamorpho is in a pickle - Simon Stagg AND the world's top 12 of 13 volcanologists have gone missing, the ocean is being sucked into the core of the Earth, AND Rex has been turned into a formless puddle of goo! Plus we discuss Dr. Husband's emergency room visit, cicadas, and the possibly former Nazi, Louisa!
I Got Ssssssteam Heat (Metamorpho #7)
June 06, 2021 23:05 - 57 minutes - 12 MBMetamorpho is in a pickle - Simon Stagg AND the world's top 12 of 13 volcanologists have gone missing, the ocean is being sucked into the core of the Earth, AND Rex has been turned into a formless puddle of goo! Plus we discuss Dr. Husband's emergency room visit, cicadas, and the possibly former Nazi, Louisa!
The Green Green Grass of Home (Green Lantern 46 & 47)
May 31, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGreen Lantern, DEAD! The people of the far future, RED! And poor Katma Tui, beside herself with grief! PLUS Dr. Bobb benefits from the kindness of strangers and Dr. Husband waxes poetic about Gil Kane!
The Green Green Grass of Home (Green Lantern 46 & 47)
May 31, 2021 23:06 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGreen Lantern, DEAD! The people of the far future, RED! And poor Katma Tui, beside herself with grief! PLUS Dr. Bobb benefits from the kindness of strangers and Dr. Husband waxes poetic about Gil Kane!
Here's Lookin' at You, Kids (Adventure Comics 346-347)
May 17, 2021 17:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBUh-oh, looks like one of these new Legion kids is a nogoodnik, and right on the eve of an alien invasion to boot! It's the beginning of a legendary era in Legion history and Dr. Husband is on board!
Here's Lookin' at You, Kids (Adventure Comics 346-347)
May 17, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBUh-oh, looks like one of these new Legion kids is a nogoodnik, and right on the eve of an alien invasion to boot! It's the beginning of a legendary era in Legion history and Dr. Husband is on board!
Here's Lookin' at You, Kids (Adventure Comics 346-347)
May 17, 2021 05:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBUh-oh, looks like one of these new Legion kids is a nogoodnik, and right on the eve of an alien invasion to boot! It's the beginning of a legendary era in Legion history and Dr. Husband is on board!
Is That a Missile in Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy to See Me? (House of Mystery 160)
May 09, 2021 16:59 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBSockamagee! Robby gets sweet with Suzy AND re-introduces an unsuspecting world to the golden age great, Plastic Man! PLUS a whole new status quo for the Martian Manhunter! All this plus 1920's family scandal!
Is That a Missile in Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy to See Me? (House of Mystery 160)
May 09, 2021 16:59 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBSockamagee! Robby gets sweet with Suzy AND re-introduces an unsuspecting world to the golden age great, Plastic Man! PLUS a whole new status quo for the Martian Manhunter! All this plus 1920's family scandal!
I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star (Superboy 131)
May 03, 2021 12:04 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWhile Superboy deals with the mild annoyance of young Lex Luthor with the powers of a 5th-dimensional imp, Krypto has the most exciting day of his life and introduces us the the most exciting character finds of 1966, the Space Canine Patrol Agents!
I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star (Superboy 131)
May 03, 2021 12:04 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWhile Superboy deals with the mild annoyance of young Lex Luthor with the powers of a 5th-dimensional imp, Krypto has the most exciting day of his life and introduces us the the most exciting character finds of 1966, the Space Canine Patrol Agents!
I'll Sail Upon the Dog Star (Superboy 131)
May 03, 2021 12:04 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWhile Superboy deals with the mild annoyance of young Lex Luthor with the powers of a 5th-dimensional imp, Krypto has the most exciting day of his life and introduces us the the most exciting character finds of 1966, the Space Canine Patrol Agents!
NOT brought to you by Little Caesar's ™ (Sea Devils 30)
April 27, 2021 02:02 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBA giant amphibious talking gorilla! A man who transforms into monstrous sea creatures! An ambulatory underwater golden robot headquarters! AND THAT'S ALL BY PAGE 3. Join me and special guest Chuck for a look at the bat$h@t crazy Sea Devils #30!
NOT brought to you by Little Caesar's ™ (Sea Devils 30)
April 27, 2021 00:02 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBA giant amphibious talking gorilla! A man who transforms into monstrous sea creatures! An ambulatory underwater golden robot headquarters! AND THAT'S ALL BY PAGE 3. Join me and special guest Chuck for a look at the bat$h@t crazy Sea Devils #30!
NOT brought to you by Little Caesar's ™ (Sea Devils 30)
April 27, 2021 00:02 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBA giant amphibious talking gorilla! A man who transforms into monstrous sea creatures! An ambulatory underwater golden robot headquarters! AND THAT'S ALL BY PAGE 3. Join me and special guest Chuck for a look at the bat$h@t crazy Sea Devils #30!
Pride Goeth Before a Fall (Batman #182)
April 13, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIt's an 80-PAGE GIANT! Batman gives us a glimpse of his weirdest adventures! Featuring Robin, the Man Wonder! Rubber-Face Batman! And Fire Island Batman! DON'T MISS IT!
Pride Goeth Before a Fall (Batman #182)
April 13, 2021 14:53 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBIt's an 80-PAGE GIANT! Batman gives us a glimpse of his weirdest adventures! Featuring Robin, the Man Wonder! Rubber-Face Batman! And Fire Island Batman! DON'T MISS IT!
Those Balloons Ain't Gonna Bust Themselves (All-American Men of War 116/Jerry Lewis 95)
March 28, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBLt. Steve Savage, Balloon Buster, has a whole lotta balloons ta bust - if he can only conquer his crippling negative self-talk! PLUS the role of "Piggy" in tonight'ss performance of "Lord of the Flies" will be played by Jerry Lewis!
Those Balloons Ain't Gonna Bust Themselves (All-American Men of War 116/Jerry Lewis 95)
March 28, 2021 09:10 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBLt. Steve Savage, Balloon Buster, has a whole lotta balloons ta bust - if he can only conquer his crippling negative self-talk! PLUS the role of "Piggy" in tonight's performance of "Lord of the Flies" will be played by Jerry Lewis!
Those Balloons Ain't Gonna Bust Themselves (All-American Men of War 116/Jerry Lewis 95)
March 28, 2021 09:10 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBLt. Steve Savage, Balloon Buster, has a whole lotta balloons ta bust - if he can only conquer his crippling negative self-talk! PLUS the role of "Piggy" in tonight's performance of "Lord of the Flies" will be played by Jerry Lewis!
But...No One Ever Actually Calls Her The Cat (Lois Lane #66)
March 15, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBGreat grazing goats! When someone gets flown into the interior of the sun by page 3 of a 15-page story, you know it's going to be swell! Marvelous Martin Gray joins us to talk about Cliff Richard, Little House on the Prairie, and I guess a little about Lois Lane too.
But...No One Ever Actually Calls Her The Cat (Lois Lane #66)
March 15, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBGreat grazing goats! When someone gets flown into the interior of the sun by page 3 of a 15-page story, you know it's going to be swell! Marvelous Martin Gray joins us to talk about Cliff Richard, Little House on the Prairie, and I guess a little about Lois Lane too.
What's the Rent Like on a Theory of Relativity (Blackhawk #222)
March 03, 2021 13:46 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBSecond time's a charm I guess because the first time we recorded this episode the audio disappeared, PROBABLY the result of a strange visitor from a place that is not actually a place one can be from! Not to worry, Blackhawk et al are on the job, bravely (checks notes) ditching their powerless armed jets over a populated area. Tune in, won't you?
What's the Rent Like on a Theory of Relativity (Blackhawk #222)
March 03, 2021 01:46 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBSecond time's a charm I guess because the first time we recorded this episode the audio disappeared, PROBABLY the result of a strange visitor from a place that is not actually a place one can be from! Not to worry, Blackhawk et al are on the job, bravely (checks notes) ditching their powerless armed jets over a populated area. Tune in, won't you?
What's the Rent Like on a Theory of Relativity (Blackhawk #222)
March 03, 2021 01:46 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBSecond time's a charm I guess because the first time we recorded this episode the audio disappeared, PROBABLY the result of a strange visitor from a place that is not actually a place one can be from! Not to worry, Blackhawk et al are on the job, bravely (checks notes) ditching their powerless armed jets over a populated area. Tune in, won't you?
Gorilla My Dreams (Wonder Woman 163)
February 21, 2021 22:54 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThe only thing this Woman should be Wondering is why all the gals in town go ga-ga over STEVE TREVOR of all people. Not one, but TWO love triangles this issue, as Steve fends off the advances of a Gorilla Girl AND a Nazi war criminal who MIGHT be a man in drag. All this PLUS plenty of neighborhood gossip from Mrs. Twitchycurtains aka Dr. Husband!
Gorilla My Dreams (Wonder Woman 163)
February 21, 2021 22:54 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBThe only thing this Woman should be Wondering is why all the gals in town go ga-ga over STEVE TREVOR of all people. Not one, but TWO love triangles this issue, as Steve fends off the advances of a Gorilla Girl AND a Nazi war criminal who MIGHT be a man in drag. All this PLUS plenty of neighborhood gossip from Mrs. Twitchycurtains aka Dr. Husband!
Ain't Love Grand? (Valentine's Day Special!)
February 14, 2021 20:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe real Saint Valentine came to a bloody end, but you can avoid all unpleasantness with our Valentine's Day Special! From Secret Hearts #113 comes Chapter 4 of "Reach for Happiness", dramatized for you by the Girls' Young Romance True Love Story Players! PLUS the return of Time Machine Mailbag, beauty tips from Liza Roundalot and Withers LaRue, and so much more!
Ain't Love Grand? (Valentine's Day Special!)
February 14, 2021 08:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe real Saint Valentine came to a bloody end, but you can avoid all unpleasantness with our Valentine's Day Special! From Secret Hearts #113 comes Chapter 4 of "Reach for Happiness", dramatized for you by the Girls' Young Romance True Love Story Players! PLUS the return of Time Machine Mailbag, beauty tips from Liza Roundalot and Withers LaRue, and so much more!
Ain't Love Grand? (Valentine's Day Special!)
February 14, 2021 08:18 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe real Saint Valentine came to a bloody end, but you can avoid all unpleasantness with our Valentine's Day Special! From Secret Hearts #113 comes Chapter 4 of "Reach for Happiness", dramatized for you by the Girls' Young Romance True Love Story Players! PLUS the return of Time Machine Mailbag, beauty tips from Liza Roundalot and Withers LaRue, and so much more!
'A' for Effort (Superman 188)
February 07, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBCan it be? Superman *choke* DEAD?!? We may never know, because the super-scientific civilzation that killed him him neglected to back up their data. ROOKIE MISTAKE, SUPER-SCIENTIFIC CIVILIZATION. All this plus the super-dinnerware of Krypton, and even a shoutout to famed game-show panelist Dorothy Killgallen!
'A' for Effort (Superman 188)
February 07, 2021 10:11 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBCan it be? Superman choke DEAD?!? We may never know, because the super-scientific civilzation that killed him him neglected to back up their data. ROOKIE MISTAKE, SUPER-SCIENTIFIC CIVILIZATION. All this plus the super-dinnerware of Krypton, and even a shoutout to famed game-show panelist Dorothy Killgallen!
'A' for Effort (Superman 188)
February 07, 2021 10:11 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBCan it be? Superman choke DEAD?!? We may never know, because the super-scientific civilzation that killed him him neglected to back up their data. ROOKIE MISTAKE, SUPER-SCIENTIFIC CIVILIZATION. All this plus the super-dinnerware of Krypton, and even a shoutout to famed game-show panelist Dorothy Killgallen!
I'm a Leg Man (Capt. Storm 14/ Our Fighting Forces 101)
January 25, 2021 23:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBCapt. Storm is a reg'lar MacGuyver (if MacGuyver had an easily-detachible prosthetic leg and a thirst for vengeance) but the real news is the metaphysical sub-text of Capt. Hunter - could his entire Vietnam saga be happening inside his own head?
I'm a Leg Man (Capt. Storm 14/ Our Fighting Forces 101)
January 25, 2021 11:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBCapt. Storm is a reg'lar MacGuyver (if MacGuyver had an easily-detachible prosthetic leg and a thirst for vengeance) but the real news is the metaphysical sub-text of Capt. Hunter - could his entire Vietnam saga be happening inside his own head?
I'm a Leg Man (Capt. Storm 14/ Our Fighting Forces 101)
January 25, 2021 11:27 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBCapt. Storm is a reg'lar MacGuyver (if MacGuyver had an easily-detachible prosthetic leg and a thirst for vengeance) but the real news is the metaphysical sub-text of Capt. Hunter - could his entire Vietnam saga be happening inside his own head?
Drain the Swamp! (Tomahawk #105)
January 13, 2021 00:24 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat could be more timely than a ragtag, Revolution-era band of "patriots" banding together to battle a hideous gargantuan creature whose permanent residence is in Florida? Even Captain America gets a shout-out!
Drain the Swamp! (Tomahawk #105)
January 13, 2021 00:24 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWhat could be more timely than a ragtag, Revolution-era band of "patriots" banding together to battle a hideous gargantuan creature whose permanent residence is in Florida? Even Captain America gets a shout-out!
The Unbearable Brightness Of Being [Evil] (House of Secrets #79)
January 03, 2021 23:36 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBBECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - Prince Ra-Man, Mind Master and Eclipso, Hero and Villain in one man - TOGETHER IN A BLAND ADVENTURE! Join us for House of Secrets #79!
The Unbearable Brightness Of Being [Evil] (House of Secrets #79)
January 03, 2021 23:36 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBBECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - Prince Ra-Man, Mind Master and Eclipso, Hero and Villain in one man - TOGETHER IN A BLAND ADVENTURE! Join us for House of Secrets #79!
Boy King of the Seven Seas (Aquaman #28)
December 26, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNever turn your back on the heir to the throne, that's what I always say - and probably what Aquababy says, too, if anyone but Sugar and Spike could understand his confounded baby-talk language. Aquaman's in a seep-sea pickle, that's for sure, as we welcome "Hail Aquababy, New King of Atlantis!"
Boy King of the Seven Seas (Aquaman #28)
December 26, 2020 16:37 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBNever turn your back on the heir to the throne, that's what I always say - and probably what Aquababy says, too, if anyone but Sugar and Spike could understand his confounded baby-talk language. Aquaman's in a seep-sea pickle, that's for sure, as we welcome "Hail Aquababy, New King of Atlantis!"
Up-skirt Ultra (Mystery in Space 108)
December 13, 2020 18:59 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBUltra the Multi-Alien is in a pretty pickle (and that's NOT a euphemism for what's under the mini-skirt wearing giant from space!) Join us for a look at Mystery in Space #108!
Up-skirt Ultra (Mystery in Space 108)
December 13, 2020 18:59 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBUltra the Multi-Alien is in a pretty pickle (and that's NOT a euphemism for what's under the mini-skirt wearing giant from space!) Join us for a look at Mystery in Space #108!
Women's Intuition, only it's Batman (Detective Comics 352)
December 02, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBI've got a HUNCH you'll love listening about Batman's strange new super-power of just GUESSING where crimes will occur. PLUS Elongated Man breaks the bank (and a few criminal jaws) in Monte Carlo!
Women's Intuition, only it's Batman (Detective Comics 352)
December 02, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBI've got a HUNCH you'll love listening about Batman's strange new super-power of just GUESSING where crimes will occur. PLUS Elongated Man breaks the bank (and a few criminal jaws) in Monte Carlo!
Women's Intuition, only it's Batman (Detective Comics 352)
December 02, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBI've got a HUNCH you'll love listening about Batman's strange new super-power of just GUESSING where crimes will occur. PLUS Elongated Man breaks the bank (and a few criminal jaws) in Monte Carlo!
Water, Water, Everywhere (Action Comics 338 & 339)
November 16, 2020 13:46 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBSuperman - no, not THAT Superman - fights the inter-dimensional criminal mastermind Muto in the far-flung future world of the 30th Century - no, not THAT 30th Century, apparently - all while avoiding his fatal weakness to (checks notes) um....WATER.