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This week on Earth Station Who, the crew heads back to the Fifth Doctor era to review “The Awakening,” a Doctor Who story that proves nothing good ever comes from ancient legends, spooky English villages, or people saying, “It's only a myth.” The Awakening mixes history, folklore, and alien mischief as fear itself becomes the […] The post Ancient Evil, English Villages & the Fifth Doctor: “The Awakening” Review | Earth Station Who appeared first on The ESO Network.

It’s our final show of 2025! So we bring to you, you puny petaQ, a special holiday present: a countdown of our favorite Klingon episodes ever! So draw your targ close to you, dish up a healthy helping of live gagh, and settle in as we do battle with Star Trek canon for the glory […] The post Best Klingon Episodes – Earth Station Trek – Episode 243 appeared first on The ESO Network.

66: The Undiscovered Continuity! We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 19 “Judgement,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. It’s time for a good old fashioned courtroom episode! Archer has somehow been detained by the Klingons and accused of Crimes Against the Empire! Will he be put to death? Will he be […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 66: The Undiscovered Continuity! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This month I am joined by perpetually-yuletide-themed burlesque performer Hollie Dazzle to talk about all of our favorite Christmas TV Specials and Movies, both animated and otherwise! Then I spend far too long talking about all of the new perks and rewards people can now get via the various new levels of my overhauled Patreon […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 11: Big Capricorn Energy – featuring Hollie Dazzle appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep49 – Catwoman Goes to College Catwoman is released from prison, and claiming she wants to enrich her education, enrolls at Gotham City University. She dresses one of her own henchmen as the Caped Crusader in order to frame him for a robbery. With Batman in jail, she goes ahead with her […] The post BatChums Episode 85 – Catwoman Goes to College appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we dive into the chilling world of Candyman (1992). Inspired by Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden and directed by Bernard Rose, this horror classic blends urban legend, social commentary, and unforgettable scares. We explore Tony Todd's haunting performance and Virginia Madsen's fearless role. We also discuss the […] The post Be my Victim  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Dust off your letterman jacket and grab a mixtape, because Tales From Hollywoodland is heading back to the ultimate era of teen movies—the world of John Hughes and the Brat Pack. This week, we celebrate the films that defined the 1980s, shaped pop culture, and perfectly captured the highs, lows, and awkward brilliance of growing […] The post Don't You Forget About Me: John Hughes, the Brat Pack & 80s Teen Movie Magic | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 710! It’s the stupid holidays, so ’tis the season for a Top 4 1/2 List of our favorite holiday dogs! Of course our list includes dogs from Christmas cartoons (compliments of Charlie Brown, the Grinch, the Simpsons, and more), as well as Christmas books and even a goofy Christmas song. If we missed […] The post Flopcast 710: Bless the Pugs and Chickens appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 41 – From Snow Rescues to Freddy Fazbear In this episode of Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah cover a little bit of everything. It starts with dinner and ends with animatronic nightmares. In between, there's snow, side hustles, and a surprise rescue. ☕ Date Night & Hotpot Adventures We kick things off […] The post From Snow Rescues to Freddy Fazbear appeared first on The ESO Network.

Holiday 2025! It’s our final episode of 2025! It’s also our Holiday episode, AND it’s our 3rd Anniversary! This week we celebrate the musical traditions of the season! What makes a great Christmas song? What are some of our favorites? What are some of the best music-related Christmas gifts we’ve received in the past? We […] The post Modern Musicology #156 – Holiday 2025! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Screen Reads is back to discuss another film and compare it to the comics that form its roots. In this installment we delve into the 2003 movie Daredevil and compare it to issues 173-184 of the Daredevil comic as well as the director’s cut of the film. We talk about the differences between the director’s […] The post The 42cast Episode 266: Darefleck Begins (Screen Reads 2) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects back on his first viewing of the 1966 Cult Classic Horror Film “Chamber Of Horrors,” starring Patrick O’Neal, Caesare Danova, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Laura Devon, Patrice Wymore, Suzy Parker, Jose Rene Ruiz Martinez, Jeanette Nolan, Marie Windsor, Wayne Rogers and Richard O’Brien. Two amateur sleuths, who also own a wax museum, help Baltimore police […] The post Chamber Of Horrors| Episode 494 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs dive into a six-part event where the sinister psychic powers of Gorilla Grodd put both Superman and Batman in peril, but with a mysterious twist that hints at knowledge of the future. The Justice League Unlimited come face-to-face with their most infamous foes—including Gorilla […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 429 – We Are Yesterday Crossover appeared first on The ESO Network.

Last week, a teaser scene from the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was released! This week on Earth Station Trek we’re going to be analyzing that clip to see what we can find in it. What looks good? What surprised us? Does this scene make us more excited for the series or did […] The post Starfleet Academy First Clip – Earth Station Trek – Episode 242 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting the Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 18 episode “The Crossing, ” which Scott Sigler explained to us last week in one of the funniest and strangest explainers we have ever had. He is back with us this week to hear how we thought his explainer […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 65: Second Contact: When You Wisp Upon a Starship! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep48 – The Joker’s Epitaph The Joker is now Vice Chairman of the Gotham National Bank, due to an unsuccessful plan of Batman’s. He installs his robots as tellers, and despite his criminal past, seems to be running things in perfect order. The Dynamic Duo realize they will have to trick him […] The post BatChums Episode 84 – The Joker’s Epitaph appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 709! Every year, dozens of ridiculous identical holiday movies are unleashed by Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, and the like. (They’re so cookie-cutter that many of them literally involve cutting cookies.) And every year, we try to fix them by making them weirder. So we’ve selected a few new Christmas movies, and we’re discussing their […] The post Flopcast 709: Melt My Christmas This Christmas appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we're diving into the emotional impact and monstrous scale of Godzilla Minus One . More than just a kaiju film, this powerful entry explores postwar trauma, survivor's guilt, and grief—all wrapped in a terrifying return of Godzilla. We discuss the film's unforgettable characters, its deeper meaning, and whether it […] The post Godzilla looks really ticked off | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Gargoyles debuted in 1994 as part of the Disney Afternoon – a programming block of Disney Animation aimed at children just getting out of school. The series provided complex multi-episode stories with complex characters that was rare for children’s animation. In this episode we take a look back at Gargoyles from a female perspective. We […] The post The 42cast Episode 265: We Live Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox and James Lechner join Jim for a rousing holiday discussion of the 1975 Cult Classic “The Giant Spider Invasion,” starring Steve Brodie, Barbara Hale, Robert Easton, Leslie Parrish, Alan Hale Jr, Bill Williams, Kevin Brodie, Christine Schmidtmer, and Diane Lee Hart. This low-budget gem was one 1975’s top-grossing flms and developed a huge […] The post The Giant Spider Invasion| Episode 493 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are given the bird as they review the second episode of Peacemaker Season 2. In Detective Comics #1094–1096, (“Mercy of the Father” arc) follows Batman and Damian as they uncover the truth behind Asema's murders, confront revelations about Joe Chill's role in the Wayne […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 428 – A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird appeared first on The ESO Network.

80s Movie Soundtracks Everybody loves 80s movies, right? This week we are joined by author and film historiian John Malahy, whose new book Rewinding the 80s: Cinema Under the Influence of Music Videos, Action Stars, and a Cold War was released October 2025, to talk about the great soundtracks of the decade, from Top Gun, Flashdance, Lost Boys and Gorgio Moroder’s weird […] The post Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we explore the dark and devastating world of Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez. This powerful collection of horror short stories mixes supernatural terror with the real horrors of everyday life in Argentina, including political unrest, gendered violence, and poverty. We discuss how Enriquez uses horror […] The post We’re going to flaunt our scars | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we step into the bright daylight and floral terror of A24's modern folk-horror film Midsommar. Directed by Ari Aster, this movie blends grief, emotional manipulation, and cult psychology into one of the most unique and disturbing horror stories of the last decade. We explore Dani's heartbreaking journey through trauma […] The post Let the Festivities begin  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we shine a light on one of the most haunting and thought-provoking horror series of the last decade: Midnight Mass by Mike Flanagan. This limited series blends religious horror, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable character arcs, leaving a deep impact on both fans and critics. We explore the show's major […] The post What a Monstrous idea Father | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Officers Kelso and Dashiell will be on an away mission, so it'll just be Keith and Alan crewing the ship! We will be relying on YOU for our topic tonight! Give us a question — thoughtful, insightful, irreverent, off-the-wall, silly, etc — and we'll answer it LIVE. Do you want us to debate between two […] The post Ask Us Anything – Earth Station Trek – Episode 241 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It's time for a non-corporeal body swap adventure! We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 18 “The Crossing ,” but only our guest, author Scott Sigler, has actually watched the episode. He tells us about one of the strangest episodes this show has thrown at us so far.  Rikermendations: Sound assistance by K.O. Myers […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 64: When You Wisp Upon a Starship! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 102: 100 Film Bucket List. This episode we create our 100 film bucket list. The gang all brought 25 films to add to the list and it is Paul’s task to watch as many films as he can and report back. This may take some time. If you […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode102 – 100 Movie Bucket List appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep47 – The Joker’s Last Laugh Counterfeit money is being distributed by respectable citizens in Gotham City. Batman and Robin investigate, and find one of the Joker’s lifelike robots substituting for a bank teller. They are certain who is behind the crime. But to get actual proof, Batman plans to visit the […] The post BatChums Episode 83 – The Joker’s Last Laugh appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Badlands. This week we are talking about Predator Badlands, time to cheer for the bad guy. Get to the choppa. In science we talk AI truckers, ufo docs, deliveries from space, supersonic jets. In Nerd News we discuss Masters of the Universe comics, Hunting Season, Wild Blue Skies, Far Cry, and Kill […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Bad Lands appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, […] The post Robert Redford: Celebrating a Hollywood Legend — Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

Ironheart was the final installment of Marvel’s Phase Five. Delayed and extended by Covid as well as the writer’s and actor’s strikes, Phase Five of Marvel felt like it took significantly longer to complete than the previous phases. In this episode we review the character of Ironheart. We talk about what we each knew about […] The post The 42cast Episode 264: Let’s Make a Deal appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 708! Before we plunge into weeks of holiday silliness, here’s something different for you! Five years ago, our friend Amanda decided to run at least one mile in each of the 351 towns and cities that make up Massachusetts. A month ago, she finished. And she’s here to tell us all about the […] The post Flopcast 708: Amanda Runs This Town appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim dedicates this podcast to the memory of his friend Debra Reed who starred in the 1990 Cult Classic “Troll 2,” also staring George Hardy, Michael Stephenson, Margo Prey, Connie McFarland, Robert Ormsby, Jason Wright, Jason Steadman, Don Packard and directed by Claudio Fregasso. This “So bad it’s good” film has been a staple of […] The post Troll 2| Episode 492 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the first episode of Season 2 of Peacemaker. In Challengers of the Unknown #3–5, the team's quest to uncover the cosmic fallout of Darkseid's death leads them through dinosaur lands and alien science, a sentient asteroid's infection, and a tense clash with the […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 427 – The Ties That Grind appeared first on The ESO Network.

TV Theme Songs! We’ve got a fun one for you this week! Stephanie leads the Modern Musicology gang in a discussion of our favorite TV Theme Songs! We each select five of our favorite themes, give a little story behind it, and say why we love it. Our discussion covers everything from sci-fi, police and medical dramas […] The post Modern Musicology #154 – TV Theme Songs! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rok Hall The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their 2025 induction ceremony was held on November 8, and Rob and Alan are here to review it all! The 2025 class of inductees are: Performer Category: Musical Influence Award: Musical Excellence Award: Ahmet Ertegun Award: We review all of the key moments, including all the performances, plus acceptance […] The post Modern Musicology #153 – 2025 Rock Hall Inductions! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are taking a break from Star Trek Enterprise and instead going on an away mission to visit the 1986 movie Highlander. Jamie flat out refused to watch the movie, so instead, Bill and our special guest John Stephen King (who you may know as the voice of our computer) explain Highlander to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 63: Away Mission to Highlander! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cults of Dragon Con Volume 1 of a new ongoing segment In honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary, we’re starting a new series delving into some of the histories of the various cults of our beloved Dragon Con. There are SO MANY different obsessions us con goers have become enamored with, we couldn’t keep […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 11 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep46 – A Riddling Controversy The Riddler now has enough money to buy Professor Charm’s Demolecularizer. He demonstrates his weapon on a park statue and issues an ultimatum. If all criminal statutes are not rescinded, he will begin dissolving all buildings in Gotham. Episode aired Thursday, Feb 9, 1967 Director: James B. […] The post BatChums Episode 82 – A Riddling Controversy appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe Heath revolutionizes stand-up comedy. You’re welcome. Music by Vincent E.L.Intro – Ray FriesenOutro – Christine CherryArt & Dad – Brad Heath Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO Network The post The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Joe Heath – Tight Five appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 707! As we creep into the holidays, once again we’re looking back at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades of the past. (Debbie Gibson is scheduled to perform at this year’s parade, so you should all be road-tripping to Manhattan RIGHT NOW.) We start with the 2015 parade (featuring that top-hatted honey-roasted freak, Mr. Peanut), […] The post Flopcast 707: Holiday Torso Mishaps appeared first on The ESO Network.

Doctor Who continues to light up our television screens after sixty-two years. In all those years there have been periodic discussions within fandom over whether a particular story or time period within the series is sexist or even if Doctor Who as a whole has sexist undertones. In recent years, the charge has come that […] The post The 42cast Episode 263: Is Doctor Who Sexist? appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses an interpretation of a classic monster movie that made quite an impact on him when it was released in 1985 – “The Bride,” starring Sting, Jennifer Beals, Clancy Brown, David Rappaport, Geraldine Page, Anthony Higgins, Alexei Sayle, Cary Elwes and directed by Franc Roddam. This retelling of the “Frankenstein” saga was not initially […] The post The Bride | Episode 491 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review comics and stupid happens. In Action Comics #1082–1084, Superman investigates why reformed villains like Major Disaster are relapsing into crime, uncovers a conspiracy manipulating them alongside Batman, and ultimately learns that alien Foreverers have been exploiting their DNA to prolong their own lives. […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 426 – Stupid Happens appeared first on The ESO Network.

If the VH-1 show “Totally Obsessed” were still making new episodes, then Micah Hirsh would have been on it as the “The Emperor's New Groove” guy! He breaks down the whole franchise on “The Emperor's New Podcast”, which I have appeared on a couple of times. Micah came to L.A. for a special 25th anniversary […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode #10: How Micah Got His Groove Back – featuring Micah Hirsh appeared first on The ESO Network.

Remember the days when you would sit around with your friends and play records for each other? Well, that’s what we do on this week’s Modern Musicology! To celebrate Anthony’s 38th birthday, he shares with us 20 songs that he loves and gets our reaction to them. Anthony’s tastes range from pop to metal, from prog to […] The post Modern Musicology #152 – Anthony’s Birthday Extravaganza! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Saddle up your targs, Pardners! This week the EST Crew moseys on over to the Wild West! We’ll be talking about all the ways Westerns have been done in various Trek series and beyond! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #spacewestern #wagontraintothestars #spectreofthegun The post Space Westerns – Earth Station Trek – Episode 240 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 17 “Canamar.” now that Jamie and Maria have watched it and have a lot of thoughts about this Star Trek version of ConAir (ConAirMar?). Also, in everyone's favorite segment Mammary Alpha, we learn about the absolutely bananas Memory Alpha page […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 62: Second Contact: Smug Criminals! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep45 – Batman’s Anniversary During a party for Batman’s crime-fighting anniversary, the Riddler appears and nabs a golden calf filled with money for charity. His next target is the Gotham City Bank, which he floods for an underwater robbery. Although Batman and Robin try to stop him, the villain makes a clean […] The post BatChums Episode 81 – Batman’s Anniversary appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 706! When our favorite 1980s soft rock band comes to the town where we spent the 1980s, you know we’ll be there. And so Kevin has a report from the sold out Air Supply concert at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island! (We were front row center. Close enough to catch an […] The post Flopcast 706: This Girl Loves Her Air Supply appeared first on The ESO Network.