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This episode goes to 11!Guest Co-Host Terry Hamblin and me explore the cult "mockumentary" film This Is Spinal Tap, which is celebrating 40 years of one of the greatest fake bands ever, Spinal Tap.In an episode that walks the fine line between stupid and clever, we had fun going over the many sights, sounds, and yes, great gags, that have turned this film into a cult classic.  No podcasters spontaneously exploded during the making of this podcast.

In this episode of Back Issue Banter, we take you into a new world...The Fourth World!When artist Jack Kirby left Marvel  Comics in the early 1970s, it sent shock waves throughout the industry.  Kirby had visions of creating a new group of characters whose adventures were like nothing you'd ever seen.  And they were so wild that DC Comics had to publish them!The most popular of them was Mister Miracle, an escape artist like no other!  We take a look at the first four issues of Mister Miracle and examine a group of characters and concepts that are Pure Unfiltered KirbyEver heard of Boom Tubes, Mother Boxes, or Doctor Bedlam?  Well, you will after listening to this episode for Granny Goodness' sake!

Join us as we celebrate our 50th episode spectacular with a look at the KISS solo albums from 1978 on their 45th anniversary!Guest co-host Eric Miller (Pods & Sods) and me delve into each and every aspect of this unprecedented achievement, in which four solo albums by the members of KISS were released on the same day in 1978!  We talk about the music, the gossip, the trivia, and leave no stone unturned in this exploration of these very different albums!Hosted by Chris Karam

In this episode, we take a look at the classic "Master Planner Saga" from Amazing Spider-Man #31-33.  This classic tale by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko represents the peak of their collaboration and is considered by many to be one of the greatest Spidey sagas ever.We go through each issue, discussing every aspect of this iconic storyline.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page

This episode, we celebrate 40 years of one of the greatest metal groups of all time....Dio!  Guest co-host Alex Alt (Sly Dog Music Cast) and me examine the 80s albums that built a rock legend.  Founded by legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio, the Dio band was responsible for metal classics such as "Rainbow In The Dark," "The Last In Line," and "We Rock," among many others.We take a look at the albums Dio released in the 1980s: Holy Diver, The Last In Line, Sacred Heart, Intermission, and Dream Evil.  So get your beverage of choice and listen as we delve into some of the greatest metal music of all time!

In this episode, we delve into one of Batman's most compelling and most dangerous foes, Ra's Al Ghul.  From his debut in Batman #232, to his epic battle with Gotham's Caped Crusader that spans several continents and countries in Batman #242-244.  We look at these classic comics, as rendered by writer Denny O' Neil and artist Neal Adams.These are the stories that launched a legend and set the tone for the Dark Knight for years and decades to come.  A lot of fun was had here and we were only too happy to re-read these classic tales!Hosted by Brad Page and Chris Karam

In this episode, guest co-host Lee Conrad (The Scrappy Doo Principle, KISStory Science Theatre) and me explore KISS's Lick It Up album as it celebrates its' 40th anniversary.KISS was at a crucial point in their career, as their glory days were behind them and they chose to bid farewell to that era by taking off the make up that they were so identified with up to that point.  It proved to be a success and once again, KISS was back on the charts and back on the road.We delve into this album track-by-track, and as always, had a lot of fun doing so!

Welcome to the debut episode of Back Issue Banter, a podcast in which every month, we'll discuss the vintage comic books of the '60s, '70s, and '80s as well as the creators who made them.  Join us as we dig deep into our longboxes and pore over those vintage Marvel and DC comics from yesteryear and share our thoughts about them!In this Fabulous First Issue-- I mean, First Episode, we discuss the legacy of Stan Lee, the man who co-created what we've come to know and love as the Marvel Universe.  We dig deep into the recent Stan Lee documentary on Disney + and talk about not only the characters, but the controversies that ensued as well.We hope you'll enjoy this show and keep coming back every month for more...BACK ISSUE BANTER!Hosted by Brad Page and Chris Karam

In this episode, guest co-host Alex Alt (Slydog Music Cast) and me discuss The Mighty Van Halen, whose debut album was released 45 years ago.To say that Van Halen changed rock would be understating things a bit: Eddie Van Halen's emergence signaled a new talent on the scene, one whose influence would profoundly affect the rock scene as we know it.  Factor in the drumming of Eddie's brother Alex, the angelic harmonies and meaty bass lines of Michael Anthony, not to mention the over the top lyrics, vocals, and image of David Lee Roth, and it's no wonder why Van Halen has gone on to become one of the greatest bands of all-time.We examine the band's original era, spanning 1978-1984, taking a look at all six of the band's classic albums.  We leave no stone unturned, as Van Halen tore up the charts and tore it up in concert halls across the world.Hosted by Chris Karam

In this episode, we take a look at the various attempts at a Led Zeppelin reunion, beginning with their appearance at 1985's Live Aid concert, and culminating in the 2007 concert that would comprise 2012's Celebration Day video and album.  Led Zeppelin had a considerable legacy to live up to and we go in depth, discussing the ups, downs, and what worked and what didn't work.  But it has a happy ending of sorts with the 2007 concert, which solidified Led Zep's reputation as one of the greatest live acts of all time.Hosted by Chris Karam and Brad Page.