Showing posts with label Follow the Leader. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Follow the Leader. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Follow the Leader: Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Other Fall Follies...

 


Redartz: Greetings! Yes, time again to turn to BitBA Assembled to provide us all with a suitably inspiring topic for discussion. More specifically, the first noble commenter to step out and offer a suggestion sets the agenda! The field is open, the time is nigh, the podium is yours...

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Follow the Leader: Swimming Against the Tide, Musically...

 


Redartz:  you knew it as soon as you opened the page. He was waiting for you, lurking, plotting. The Leader!  Yes, the leader has returned,  and he thinks this might be the week when no spectacular subject is broached,  when he can take over and have his way with everything and everyone. Prove him wrong; you're wiser, smarter,  and much more interesting than he is! So great honor and laurels await the courageous one who names the topic for us! 

Oh, and please consider another invitation to join the discussions at our Twitter feed; Martinex keeps the tweets going and the fun flowing!

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Follow the Leader: Travelling in Time, But Which Way and How Far?

 


Redartz:  Greetings,  all! Yes, the Leader has returned this week, and he's awaiting the first stout-hearted commenter to submit a discussion topic. I'm sure our vocal community will step up to the challenge !

And speaking of stepping up,  may I take this opportunity to promote our BitBA Twitter feed? Our old pal Martinex has been keeping the Twitter world, well, atwitter about all things Bronze. If you haven't checked it out,  consider yourself most cordially invited!

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Follow the Leader: Potential Marvel Video!

 


Redartz: Hi gang! Your humble host is rather sidetracked and occupied this week, so it seemed a perfect opportunity to bring out the Leader. You all are quite experienced in this practice, so our weekly discussion is in good hands! As always, the first commenter to chime in gets to set the agenda. Soooo, carry on!

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Follow the Leader: Hometowns and Reruns...

 


Redartz:  Okay gang, it's about time to give you all another shot at picking a topic for discussion. For anyone new or needing a refresher, the first commenter to name a subject question gets the honor of , well, naming the subject question! So if there's anything about comics, books, films, cartoons, tv, music, culture, life on Neptune, or whatever, that you've been itching to talk about, now's your chance. The podium awaits!

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Follow the Leader : Sci Fi in Black and White!

 


Redartz:  Okay, it's about time once again to open up the agenda; to throw the gates wide open, to call upon BitBA assembled to provide the parameters for the next week's discussion! As you know, the first commenter to submit a topic wins the honor of guiding us forward into an invigorating investigation of some Bronze-y banter. So, have a go at it!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Follow the Leader: Your Classic Film / Book 'Bucket List'...

 


Redartz:  Wow, almost a month into the new  year and we haven't let the Leader out of the box! It's been awhile, so for the benefit of anyone new to the routine , here's the deal: 

The first commenter to check in gets the honor of naming the topic for the week! We're all pretty easygoing here, so the subject matter is wide open. Comics or film, music or popular culture,  dinosaurs or dragons; it's up to you, You, the one sitting there with a hot topic on your mind. We know, you've been holding it in memory for weeks. Well, now's your opportunity. BitBA Assembled awaits...

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 161: Cyborgs, Fictional and Otherwise...

 


Redartz:   It's been awhile, so the time has come once again to give you all the opportunity to set the agenda for the week! Perhaps you've been anxiously awaiting this chance, nurturing a provocative poser or inspiring inquiry. The field is wide open, the stage is set, the audience is seated. The rest is up  to you!

 But before I turn the mike over to you, here's a quick preview of coming attractions. For next week, you might start gathering some thoughts about........Team-up Comics.................

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 160: "The Grass is Always Greener", or "No Place Like Home"...



Redartz:  Hello again gang. Again this week I must humbly ask your input, as the Redartz household remains without electric service and my net access is limited. I'll relate the tale at another time. For now, thanks for  your indulgence.

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 159: All About those Refreshing Beverages...



Redartz:  Greetings gang! This week sees some unanticipated distractions (like, our power is out for days), for your humble  host, so BitBA assembled is counting on one of you to step up with a great topic for the week! Our group appreciates it, I appreciate it, and  (I assume) the Leader appreciates it...

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 157: Of Bathroom Tissues and Other Issues...


Redartz:  Hi gang! Your humble host is traveling today, and therefore I've summoned the Leader to help request a topic for discussion. We know we can count on you to fill this space with clever conversation and amusing anecdotes; provocative posers and rewarding ruminations. And so, let your voices be heard!

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Two Questions: Remnants of Youth and the Women of Comedy!


Redartz:  I've been 'hogging the mike' lately , so here's a chance for those of  you who've been saving up a good topic. We are dealing with two questions this week; I'm providing one,  you get to submit the other. Fair is fair, right?

Question 1: Do you still have any of your original comics /toys/books/memorabilia from your youth? 

For many of us, those old toys and comics went away with the trash years ago, or were donated, or sold (my Mom did annual yard sales, and that's where many of my items went). Some things just 'disappeared' . I've no idea whatever happened to my old baseball cards ; when I was about 9 years old a neighbor who was a big Cincinnati Reds fan traded me a whole box of late 50's/early 60's Topps baseball cards. All he wanted were the Reds players I'd picked up among my 1970 Topps cards. That old box of cards would be quite a find now; but it vanished inexplicably before I even reached ten. Alas...

 Nonetheless, I do still have a number of the actual things I treasured back then. Several old red line Hot Wheels cars still reside upon a shelf in my home.


Also, did manage to keep a Topps  Willie Mays coin pulled from a pack  in 1971 (Mays was my favorite player)...


And, I still have a fossil fish my Dad bought me during a trip to Colorado in 1971 (that must have been a memorable year for me)...



 So how about you? What vintage originals managed to remain in your possession over the years ? And, what is our spectacular second question ?

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 156: Leadership issues...



Redartz:  Greetings; and be of good cheer: conversation awaits!  And as the above header images suggest, there awaits a pair of questions (at least).  I'm providing one, and you get the task of offering the second- that's the deal we're making today. 

My question: as we so often "Follow the Leader", who do you think are the best leaders in comics (or television, for that matter) worth following? 

Now, let's see where this little 'leadership exercise' leads us...

Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Follow the Leader Episode 155: Conspiracy Theories...........



Redartz: Greetings, gang! It's the Return of the Leader today; he (and I) is counting upon you to kickstart some dynamic discussion. As you know, the first stouthearted soul to check in gets the honor of setting the agenda; so take it away...

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 154: .....and a Happy New Year!



Redartz:  Hello Bronze Agers (and everyone else; we're inclusive here)! This year is rapidly winding down, but we have one more chance to Follow the Leader in 2019. While replacing your calendar, pouring some celebratory beverage and making resolutions, perhaps you can take a moment to toss out a topic. Or a greeting, or a memory, or even just an impression, 

However you spend your day and evening, may you have a healthy and happy New Year. Oh, and you might start practicing your Charleston; the Roaring 20's are about to start...

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 153: Winter Wonderings...




Redartz;  Hello again, gang! Still busily working on a special post for next Tuesday (and trying to get a visiting grandchild down to bedtime), so my introductory comments today will be brief . Laurels, fame and fortune await the first commenter to provide us a topic for the week (okay, maybe just a hearty "thank you"). The stage is yours; and be sure to stop by next Tuesday...

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 152: Christmas Trees You Prefer, and Tunes You Don't...



Redartz:  Okay, gang, your humble host is hard at work on a special upcoming post, so you know what that means. Yes, the Leader is awaiting your topic suggestions; as are we all! Fire away, and stay tuned....

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 151: Recommended Reading...



Redartz:  Well, it's Thanksgiving week here in the USofA. So many  of  us will be busy preparing, travelling, cooking, or just building an appetite. And for all our friends 'cross the waves', hopefully a good week is underway as the holiday season approaches. At any rate, here at BitBA we like to keep up the conversation, so: I'm thankful for each one of you that takes a few minutes from your busy days to visit . Also many thanks for all the great subjects you've submitted this year. Which reminds me, what do you have for a topic today?

As we await your answer to that question, here's another for you. This question is inspired by our fine friend Doug over at Black, White and Bronze (which you should definitely check out, if you haven't yet). Over the past months Doug has presented a very thoughtful analysis and review of the monumental graphic story "Maus", by Art Speigelman. While reading Doug's column, it struck me that if somebody asked me what one single comics story they really should read, just one single comic story among all, Maus would be the one. And so, my specific challenge for you: if you could recommend to someone a single comic story (may be a single issue, may be a single story), one which impacted you like no other, one you would say EVERYONE needs to read, what would it be? 

Best wishes to all, and thanks in advance for your participation!

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 150: 150th. Issues!



Redartz:  Greetings; and welcome to the weekly meeting of Bronze age enthusiasts known as "Follow the Leader". And being the 150th. edition of said category, we shall observe this momentous occasion by looking over some comic books that reached that same milestone. So while you cogitate upon a promising topic for the week, enjoy these 'century and a half' covers!


























Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Follow the Leader Episode 149: Visions of the Future...



Redartz:  Welcome, welcome, welcome! The day is here, the audience awaits, all we need is a brave soul with a topic for the week! It's your big chance; that question you've been pondering may be just what we've all been needing to discuss. So have at it; the world (or at least this little corner of the internet)  is your oyster!

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