Flopcast episode 636! Based on the advice of our lawyers, your Flopcast hosts rarely meet up in person these days. But it did just happen, because we both showed up at an odd little event called the Hops and Humorous Arts (or HAHA) Festival. This was an evening of short comedy films, and one of the filmmakers was an old friend from the world of fun…

Join the Earth Station Who Podcast for a special live episode where we dive into the thrilling full season of Doctor Who featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Recorded in front of an enthusiastic audience, our hosts break down every exciting moment, character development, and key theme from this groundbreaking season. From Gatwa’s captivating portra…

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with special guest Matt Sweatman of Elaine & Matt Watch TV to discuss our favorite appearances from The Monkees Beyond the Monkees! We also touch on Micky Dolenz’ upcoming tour dates and the recent online benefit to support the Davy Jones Equine Memorial Foundation! PLUS! We have a pair of groovy ‘You May Also Like’…

Get ready for a provocative episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast! This week, we’re diving deep into the world of X-rated movies, with a special focus on the iconic film Deep Throat. Join hosts Julian Schlossberg, Arthur Friedman, and Stephen Jay Rubin as they explore the cultural impact and legacy of adult films in Hollywood. We’re also …

Jim looks back on a 1958 Roger Corman classic, “Viking Women and The Sea Serpent,” starring Abby Dalton, Susan Cabot, Richard Devon, Jonathan Haze, June Kenney, Bradford Jackson, Betsy Jones-Moreland, Jay Sayer, Sally Todd, Mike Forrest, and Gary Conway. Viking women go on a quest to find their men after they fail to return from a journey. Along th…

The Epsilon Three bring you their review of the Babylon 5: Crusade Episode: Ruling From the Tomb . On a visit to Mars, the crew encounter the “Sacred Omega” doomsday cult. The cult plants a bomb at an anti-plague action conference in the belief that judgement day is soon. What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know via email at theeepsilont…

Join the Earth Station Who Podcast for a special live episode where we dive into the thrilling full season of Doctor Who featuring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Recorded in front of an enthusiastic audience, our hosts break down every exciting moment, character development, and key theme from this groundbreaking season. From Gatwa’s captivating portra…

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew steps through a time portal to discuss episodes 6-10 from Star Trek: Prodigy season Two! “Imposter Syndrome”, “The Fast and the Curious”, “Is There in Beauty No Truth?”, and “The Devourer of All Things” parts 1 and 2. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. startr…

Boobs, burgers and beer! These are three things that almost everyone loves. This episode tells you all about the upcoming fashion show hosted by Amore: For Your Pleasure. On this episode of the Soul Forge Podcast, your host Shawn goes on location for a chat with Gaelyn, the owner of Amore: For Your Pleasure. For those not in the know, Amore is the …

We continue our look back at 1984 this week, revisiting the Rock, Pop, Soul and Rap releases of that amazing year! OurTh conversation covers many of the obvious releases like The Unforgettable Fire, Like a Virgin, Private Dancer, Beverly Hills Cop and more, plus some other great albums by Bowie, Siouxsie, Nick Cave, Marillion, Run-D.M.C., the Go-Go…

Flopcast episode 635! Time to wrap up our New Wave Game and see if anyone survives! We’re down to the final three volumes of the CD series Just Can’t Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the 80s, and either Kevin or Kornflake could still win. (But come on, our money is on Kornflake…) And we’ve reached the mid-80s, when there was no shortage of new wave hit…

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Ride or Die. Bad Boys Bad Boys what ya gonna due when the Cigar Nerds come for you. This week we review chapter 4 of the Will Smith Martin Lawrence saga, Bad Boys Ride or Die. In Science we discuss Legos from space, robots working on the rail road, human skin robots, and flying hippos. In Nerd News we talk about Captian America…

Dive into the captivating world of late-night television with “Tales from Hollywoodland”! In this episode, hosts Julian Schlossberg, Arthur Friedman, and Stephen Jay Rubin explore the rich history and evolution of late-night TV. From the Dumont Television Network’s “Cavalcade of Stars” with Jack Kotter to NBC legends like Jerry Lester, Jackie Gleas…

In this episode of “Earth Station Who” Mike F, Michael G, and Mary are joined by Ciaran, Charles, and Veronica in a detailed discussion of the Doctor Who season 14 / 1 final “Empire of Death.” They explore various aspects such as visual effects, character development, and overall season impact. Opinions range from enjoyment to disappointment, with …

Dive headfirst into the Earth Station Who Podcast as we unravel the thrilling Doctor Who episode, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday.” Everything this season has been building up to this captivating moment! Join hosts Mike F., Mike G., and Mary, along with special guests Shannon Clute, Charles Martin, and Chip Johnson, as they dissect the episode’s excitin…

In this episode of Earth Station Who, hosts Mike F, Mike G, and Mary, along with guests Melanie Dean and Dave Chapman, dive into the latest Doctor Who episode, “Rogue.” They share a range of opinions, from excitement to mixed feelings, discussing the episode’s historical setting, romantic elements, and ties to previous stories. The conversation als…

In this episode of Earth Station Who, Mike F, Michael G, and Mary are joined by guests Janne McKamey, Alan J. Porter, and Romona Schnitger to dive into the Doctor Who episode “Dot and Bubble,” examining its commentary on social media and the impactful twist ending. They explore the emotional depth, character development, and societal issues present…

Our intrepid hosts are back as Nathan and Emma once again take center stage to discuss the topics near and dear to their hearts in a conversation recorded back in June of last year. This time they do their best to find a theme, but end up realizing that it’s a lot more fun to switch to any idea that catches their fancy at any given moment. Join the…

Get ready for a deep dive into ’73 Yards,’ the latest thrilling episode from Season 14 of the new Doctor Who series, on the Earth Station Who Podcast! Join hosts Mike F., Michael G., Mary Ogle, and special guests Matthew Kresal and Jeremy Wilcox as they unpack every suspenseful moment. Discover the intrigue behind the Doctor’s mysterious disappeara…

Join the crew from Earth Station Who as they dive deep into the thrilling Doctor Who episode “Boom,” penned by the legendary Steven Moffat. In this episode review, we see how the Doctor and Ruby Sunday face down death itself in a warzone where any sudden move might be your last. Mike F, Michael G, Mary, and our guests Kirby Bartlett-Sloan and Ken A…

Embark on an epic journey through time and space with the Earth Station Who Podcast, as we delve into the exhilarating premiere of Season 14 of Doctor Who! Join us as we unravel the mysteries and marvels of the first two episodes, ‘Space Babies’ and ‘The Devil’s Chord.’ From thrilling encounters with Space Babies to meeting the Beatles and the hear…

In this live episode of the Earth Station Who Podcast, hosts Mike Faber and Mike Gordon welcome guests Mike Falkner, Dave Chapman, and Melanie Dean as they dive into the evolution of Doctor Who. They explore the show’s approach to diversity and representation, discussing the societal impact and the importance of inclusivity. The panel addresses the…

Delve into the captivating world of Doctor Who with the Earth Station Who Podcast’s review of the Big Finish Audio’s, “The Diary of River Song” series 8! Join us as we journey alongside the enigmatic River Song through time and space in this thrilling audio adventure. Joined this week by Podcaster Julie Filipek, we explore each riveting chapter of …

Embark on a time-traveling adventure with the Earth Station Who Podcast as we delve into the iconic Doctor Who story ‘The Space Museum’! Join our hosts as they dissect and analyze every twist and turn of this classic episode, featuring the First Doctor and his companions. From thrilling encounters with alien civilizations to thought-provoking theme…

In the entire history of anime only two characters were considered to have had sufficient cultural impact outside of Japan to adorn the welcome materials given to international Olympic athletes during the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Those were Son Goku from Dragonball/Z/GT/Super and Sailor Moon. In this episode we talk about the phenomenon that is Sail…

The Flash film was announced back in 2014. Originally slated to release early in 2018 many were impressed at DC’s confidence in announcing so many films so far in the future. Over the the intervening decade, The Flash production would be placed on hold multiple times as the script faced an almost infinite amount of rewrites, directors came and went…

Embark on an intergalactic journey with the Earth Station Who Podcast as we delve into the fantastical world of Doctor Who! In this captivating episode, join our hosts as they dissect and analyze the beloved Doctor Who story ‘Creature From The Pit.’ From thrilling encounters with alien creatures to the Doctor’s ingenious schemes, we explore every t…

>Babylon 5 created a revolution in television in the mid-90’s. Series creator J. Michael Stracynski was told that science fiction would never succeed on television if it wasn’t Star Trek. Yet, the man had a dream and he fulfilled that dream. Conceiving of a series that would last for five years with a defined beginning, middle, and ending Babylon 5…

Hot on the heels of Disney’s announcement of Moon Knight blu-ray and 4K UHD sets, The 42cast brings you it’s review of the titular Marvel hero. In this episode we delve into Moon Knight’s comic origins, the changes made in later years, and the various changes made for the Disney+ series. We’ll discuss the use of Disassocative Identity Disorder and …

The 42cast is proud to welcome star of the stage and screen, George Buza, to the show. George is best known as the voice of the Beast in X-Men: The Animated Series, X-Men ’97, and Spider-Man (1994). He is the only voice actor for the animated series to also appear in an X-Men film when he played the trucker who brought Rogue to Alaska in 1999’s, X-…

Month’s ago, Seth Rogen made waves in the entertainment industry with his comments on criticism while guesting on The Diary of a CEO podcast. His comments spoke to the emotional pain suffered by entertainers who are the objects of negative reviews. His words called into question whether critics understand the impact of what they’re writing and impl…

From the beginning the Guardians franchise has proven to be a surprise hit for Marvel. Many anticipated that the first Guardians film would be a failure, but it garnered a surprising following and has been lauded by many as their favorite MCU films. In this episode we discuss the third installment of the Guardians franchise. We talk about the devel…

Fringe was a series ahead of its time. Tapping into the multiverse concept, the show brought a story about parallel worlds into a procedural paranormal investigation series. The series boasted a stellar cast necessary to juggle the hardcore scientific concepts explored throughout the series five seasons. In this episode we delve deep into Fringe. W…

Hawkeye was the last in the first wave of Disney+ Marvel series. The show introduced Hawkeye successor, Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld. It also debuted new character, Echo, as well as saw the return of Vince D’Onofrio as the Kingpin and Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova. In this episode we discuss the plot of the Hawkeye series. We talk about…

The 42cast is proud to welcome Chicago-area actor, teacher, and science-fiction fan, Stephen Pickering, to the show this week. Stephen joins the show to talk about his career in acting – starting with roles in movies like She’s Having a Baby and The Untouchables and most recently on the upcoming film, The Gray Girl. We discuss acting in different s…

The 42cast is proud to welcome back the one and only, Ms. Emma Dumont. In this episode, Emma comes on the show for the inaugural episode of EmandEn where she and Nathan talk about whatever strikes their fancy. This first episode was recorded on 5/27/2023, but various personal and technical hurdles kept us from sharing it right away. So, it is with …

Shazam was a surprise release from DC in 2019. The movie saw an effort to move away from the dark and gritty storytelling that had characterized DC movies since the late 80’s and move it back towards a more amusing bent. The movie was not as expensive as the more recent DC films so even it’s somewhat modest performance at the box office earmarked i…

Jessica Jones was a popular series as part of Marvel’s “edgy” series developed for Netflix. The series can currently be found on Disney+. In this episode we take a look at Jessica Jones season 3. We discuss the evolution of the characters and and the development of themes that extend back to the beginning of the series. We talk about the overall pl…

As Strange New Worlds comes back to our screens, our panel discusses the first season. We discuss the cast, how we feel about the depiction of the legacy characters, and what we think about the new ones. We talk about the overall series concept and whether we like a return to an episodic format. We debate the use of “Kirk” and how two clever twists…

The 42cast is proud to welcome members of the Odyssey Now project to our show! Odyssey Now investigates, educates, and develops information and hardware regarding the Magnavox Odyssey, the very first video game console. The Odyssey is 50 years old, so we thought it would be a great idea to highlight the tremendous work that these people do. To that…

Time travel is one of the classic expressions of science-fiction. H.G. Wells went there with his time machine and Hollywood has gone to that well many times and told us many stories with that idea as their basis. In this episode we do a deep dive on time travel. We discuss the methods and philosophies of time travel that we’ve seen in various stori…

Marvel seems to be getting bigger and bigger all the time. Recently, though, they’ve reversed course and brought us their tiniest tale of all. It’s a story with small stakes that’s about coming together as a family, commumication, and weird hobbies. Of course we are talking about Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Come with us as we talk about the …

Cloak & Dagger was one of the projects produced by the old Marvel TV group. In the days before Disney+, Marvel TV produced many hits including Agents of SHIELD and the six Marvel Netflix series. Out of all of those projects that received multiple seasons Cloak & Dagger seems to have been left behind. The two season series ran on the Freeform cable …

Although DC has had many television series in the last few years, Gotham was one of the strangest and most surprising. Lasting for five-years on the Fox network, the series showcased a Gotham city before Bruce Wayne became Batman. Despite some very unusual takes on some of the mainstays and minor characters of the Batman franchise the show thrived …

The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe has changed again! The comic world was shocked last October when it was announced that James Gunn and Peter Safran would help a new DC Studios division of Warner Bros. In the past few months, Gunn has been forthcoming with quite a few details about his plans for the franchise, including a discussion of what…

Black Panther was a tremendously successful film. Showcasing Afro-futurism within the MCU it became a cultural touchstone for people of African descent and those who weren’t, allowing them to bond over their shared delight at this fresh take on a superhero story. In this episode we talk about the sequel to Black Panther, Wakanda Forever. We touch o…

The 42cast is proud to welcome Emma Dumont to the show this week. Emma talks to us about her many talents including a lifetime in performative media as a musician, model, dancer, and actress. She discusses her interest in the STEM disciplines and why she feels that both engineering and psychology are so very important. Then she geeks out discussing…

Superman and Lois was a surprise hit in season 1 and we had overwhelmingly positive things to say about this show. This time we cover season 2. We do a deep dive and discuss the nature of the relationships in the show. We talk about Superman as a geopolitical figure and how that can make his heroicWe s complicated. We also get into the Bizarro univ…

The announcement of The Book of Boba Fett excited a lot of people. Continuing the story of the character from the Mandalorian, the set up implied that the titular character would assume the role of a crime boss, running his operations from the outpost of Tatooine. In actuality the show turned a sharp corner, depicting the former bounty hunter as a …

It seems like you can’t throw an infinity of rocks without hitting a movie, TV show, or book that uses the concept of the multiverse. In this episode we delve deep into the concept of a multiverse. We discuss the various types of multiverse utilized in fiction and get a little into the meta and in-universe reasoning behind it. We talk about why the…