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In this live bonus episode, we had planned to simply be MONKEEING AROUND with special guest Derek Miner to discuss the film, Love and Mercy. However, with Brian Wilson’s recent passing, our conversation took a more somber turn as we also share our memories of seeing Brian live and our thoughts on his life and […] The post Love and Mercy and Brian Wilson – Monkeeing Around – BONUS appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Gets Happy. This week take a look at a sequel to a 90’s classic, Happy Gilmore 2. So update your happy place and grab your clubs. In science we discuss dash cams for joggers, hands free tech, robots that can change batteries, carnivorous squirrels, and building with pee. In Nerd News we […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Gets Happy appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a movie from 1982. Released in July of 1982, and running just under 2 hours, the film stars Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. It is a musical comedy with a score of just 50% on Rotten Tomatoes. Shawn and Leah watched a VHS copy of the film on […] The post The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas – HCWT Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the team explores the evolving role of women directors and producers in Hollywood, from the early trailblazers to today's industry leaders. We spotlight the challenges women have faced behind the camera, celebrate landmark achievements in female filmmaking, and discuss the ongoing push for greater inclusion and representation in […] The post Breaking Barriers: Women Directors and Producers in Hollywood appeared first on The ESO Network.

Madeline Brumby and Shane Morton join Jim for a 50th Anniversary celebration of the very first Summer Blockbuster film – Steven Spielberg’s “JAWS,” Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton and a host of residents from Martha’s Vineyard. Based on the novel by Peter Benchley, the story centers around a Cape Cod […] The post JAWS | Episode 475 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Last week we boldly went so far that we needed a whole other episode to come back. As a result this episode gives you the second part of our exploration of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In this episode we tackle such questions as “does a legal procedural work in space?”, “how many times can […] The post The 42cast Episode 247: Facing the Music appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joining me for July is the Lady Hiss to my Skullivan, the one and only Lindsay Smith! She talks about her years working as a character designer and co-art lead on “Solar Opposites”, and her new role on the forthcoming “Rick & Morty” spin-off series “President Curtis”! Then we have a thorough discussion of the […] The post Luke Ski's Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 6: Very Fierce Hand-Holding – featuring Lindsay Smith appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 691! If you’ve just been waiting all Summer long for The Flopcast’s annual robot-themed Top 4½ List… well, first, what’s wrong with you? Go to the beach or something. But also… here it is! Our theme this year is “recycled robots.” Sometimes a robot would be designed for some movie or TV show, […] The post Flopcast 691: Recycle Your Robots appeared first on The ESO Network.

Job obligations and SDCC announcements derailed our attempts to bring you a show reviewing last week’s episode, so this week we’re going to do our best to talk about two episodes — “Shuttle to Kenfori” (episode 3) and “A Space Adventure Hour” (episode 4). It’s ambitious, but I think we can do it! Earth Station […] The post Shuttle to Kenfori and A Space Adventure Hour – Earth Station Trek – Episode 225 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Music of 1985 This week we turn our musical chronometer back 40 years to talk about the albums that were released in 1985! Because it was such a huge year, we’re doing two shows, and in Part 1 we’re tackling January – June. We share funny stories and fond memories relating to albums by Talking Heads, […] The post Modern Musicology #142 – The Music of 1985 (Part appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 10 “Vanishing Point,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. Watch as Jamie, Bill, and our special guest Kevin try to figure out what the heck is going on in this episode. Is it an alternate universe? A time shift? Or just plain old misogyny? The […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 46: It was Misogyny All Along! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep29 – The Cat’s Meow The Catwoman “steals” the voice of a television talk-show host in the middle of an interview with Bruce Wayne. She plants clues to suggest either the Joker, Riddler or Penguin may have committed the crime. In the meantime, she has fooled Commissioner Gordon into thinking she has […] The post BatChums Episode 65 – The Cat’s Meow appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe and Toni are joined by Mike Gordon to discuss full on ugly crying and the Two Tennants in the Doctor Who episodes Human Nature & The Family of Blood. If you’re interested in being a Friend of Rassilon, click here. Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO Network The post The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Episode 189: Human Nature/The Family of Blood (Just Don’t Worry About It) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 690! We’re packing all our summer concert reports into one big show! First it’s Aimee Mann in New Hampshire with her regular opener (and no stranger to the nerd world) Jonathan Coulton. (As longtime Aimee fans, we’re still a little grumpy about missing the recent ‘Til Tuesday reunion show…) Then we have two […] The post Flopcast 690: Weird Al Speedwagon appeared first on The ESO Network.

Earth Station Boo dives deep into the eerie and enigmatic world of David Lynch, one of horror's most unconventional visionaries. From Eraserhead to Twin Peaks and beyond, we explore how Lynch's surreal approach to storytelling has shaped the horror genre. Is his unique blend of psychological terror and dreamlike surrealism what makes his work so […] The post It’s just a fantastic thing, to get lost inside the world of film.  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

The EARTH STATION TREK crew had originally planned to talk about the latest Strange New Worlds episode tonight, but we have SO MUCH NEWS from San Diego Comic-Con 2025 to discuss! We got THREE new trailers — STARFLEET ACADEMY, KAHN, and a teaser for Strange New Worlds Season 4 — plus Starfleet Academy cast and […] The post Comic-Con 2025 NEWS! – Earth Station Trek – Episode 224 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales from Hollywoodland, the crew dives into the unforgettable life and career of Dean Martin—the legendary singer, actor, and comedian known as the “King of Cool.” From his early days with Jerry Lewis to his success with the Rat Pack, classic films, hit records, and television fame, we explore how Dean […] The post The Life and Legacy of Dino!! Hollywood's King of Cool appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects back on a classic sci-fi film set in the year 2018 and directed by Norman Jewison – “Rollerball,” starring James Caan, John Beck, John Houseman, Maude Adams, Moses Gunn, and Barbara Trentham. Corporations have now taken over the planet and rule the roost using a violent game to control the masses. One player […] The post Rollerball (1975) | Episode 474 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues to gain prominence among fandom. Telling stories about the crew of the Enterprise in the days when Pike was captain, the series evokes a retro feel while boasting modern effects. In this episode we provide the first half of our discussion of season two of the series. We discuss […] The post The 42cast Episode 246: Gorn to be Wild appeared first on The ESO Network.

Inside the Bunny Hutch with Danielle, Lisa & Gogo! The latest episode of The Dragon Con Report is here — and this one's hopping with excitement! We sit down with three fabulous guests: Danielle, Lisa, and Gogo, key voices behind one of Dragon Con's most iconic Thursday night events — the Bunny Hutch party. You won't want to […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 7 appeared first on The ESO Network.

On this episode of The Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by Doctor Who author and commentator Matthew Kresal to take a fresh look at the newly restored and colorized version of the classic Second Doctor story, The War Games. With enhanced visuals and a shortened runtime, this reimagined version of the iconic […] The post The War Games in Colour: Reviewing the Restored & Shortened Second Doctor Story appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 9 “Singularity” now that Jamie and Maria have actually seen it. Also, we inexplicably have not yet scared away Nicole Gugliucci who came back this week to chat with us about the episode and tell us about her favorite and […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 45: Second Contact: Three Body Problems! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep28 – The Bird’s Last Jest Discovering why the Penguin wants to return to prison, Batman has a counterplan that needs Alfred’s participation. Episode aired Thursday December 8, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson Alan Napier – Alfred Neil […] The post BatChums Episode 64 – The Bird’s Last Jest appeared first on The ESO Network.

Superman month concludes this week, but we couldn’t leave without talking about the last iteration of The Man of Steel. In this episode we look at the entirety of the DCEU – from a franchise of franchises overseen by Zack Snyder to a disjointed dying gasp of poorly performing films and ones pulled before they […] The post The 42cast Episode 245: The Rise and Fall of the DCEU appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Gets Old Again. This week we talk about The Old Guard 2. We check in with the immortal warriors and see if the sequel is as good as the original, probably not but we’re going to talk about it anyway. In science we discuss Lasers, reading lasers, New space stations, and cheese […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Gets Old Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

Road trips and renovations are exciting, expensive, fun, scary and filled with unknowns. This week on Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah are chatting about a recent adventure, and an upcoming project. Also included is some television talk, thoughts about coffee and the regular Etsy feature. According to AI: A road trip is a […] The post Road Trips and Renovations: Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we explore the making of one of the most iconic movies in film history — The Godfather. Joining us is legendary casting director Andrea Eastman, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about casting Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and the rest of the unforgettable ensemble. Discover the challenges and triumphs behind […] The post Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting Director Andrea Eastman | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

On this episode of Earth Station Boo, we dig into Cynthia Pelayo's Vanishing Daughters and how it twists the darker classic Sleeping Beauty tale and the more  unsettling reality of true crime. We explore how grief shapes Brier Rose Thorn's world, how the city of Chicago becomes more than just a backdrop, and the role […] The post Keys and gates and locks and thorns  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits a favorite of his from 1956 – “Earth vs The Flying Saucers,” starring Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, John Zaremba, Thomas Henry Browne, and Harry Lauter. This classic featuring effects by Ray Harryhausen and directed by Fred Sears set the table for future flying saucer films. Find out more on […] The post Earth vs The Flying Saucers | Episode 473 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are still MONKEEING AROUND with Dino Kovas! In part two of our interview, Dino tells us some hilarious stories about New Monkees, shares some details of a very personal upcoming project, and hints at an upcoming New Monkees collaboration! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike […] The post New Monkee Dino Kovas Part 2 – Monkeeing Around – Episode 71 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 689! After ten long silly weeks, we’ve arrived at the end of our 1980s-themed episodes. And 1989 was a huge year at the movies, so we thought we’d play one more round of our Movie Recasting Movie Character Movie Game. That means we’re pulling characters from randomly-selected 1989 movies, and then inserting them […] The post Flopcast 689: The 1989 Movie Recasting Movie Character Movie Game appeared first on The ESO Network.

The crew of the good ship EST report for a discussion of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 premiere – “Hegemony” Part 2! Will the Gorn captives make it out alive? Can the Enterprise ward off a full-scale Gorn invasion? Will Spock and Chapel kiss?? Will Martin Quinn be added to the opening […] The post SNW “Hegemony” Part II – Earth Station Trek – Episode 222 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 9 “Singularity,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. It’s the Enterprise version of a three body problem as mysterious radiation coming from a black hole causes the crew to start taking their jobs seriously. Too seriously, in fact, as Hoshi obsesses over a recipe, Trip […] The post 44: Three Body Problems! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep27 – The Penguin’s Nest Facing the strange situation of the Penguin determined to be arrested, Batman must figure out why. Episode aired Wednesday December 7, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – […] The post BatChums Episode 63 – The Penguin’s Nest appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, the ladies take a bite out of the bizarre world of bad shark horror movies. From flying sharks in Sharknado to spectral sea creatures in Ghost Shark we’re diving deep into the most ridiculous and wonderfully awful shark movies ever made. We break down what makes these films so […] The post Shark Weak: The Best of the Worst in Shark Horror  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this milestone episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with legendary screenwriter Carl Gottlieb to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the groundbreaking film that redefined the modern blockbuster. Gottlieb shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into writing the Jaws screenplay, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg during the making of the […] The post Carl Gottlieb on Writing Jaws — 50 Years of a Cinematic Classic | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises from the 1950-60’s  which began with 1955’s “The Quatermass Xperiment,” starring Brian Donlevy, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson, Thora Hird, David King-Wood, Lionel Jeffries, Toke Townley, Harold Lang and Directed by Val Guest. The story centers around an experiment by Professor Bernard Quatermass […] The post The Quatermass Xperiment | Episode 472 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Superman is high in the public consciousness today, so we’re taking a step back and looking at the movie series that many still site as the quintessential version of the character. In this episode we discuss all four of the Superman movies that starred Christopher Reeve as well as Superman Returns, a movie intended to […] The post The 42cast Episode 244: Superlative Casting appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse ClassicIn this special episode of Earth Station Who, we travel back to The Sarah Jane Adventures for the beloved two-parter “The Wedding of Sarah Jane”, featuring the triumphant return of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor. Join us as we unpack the emotional […] The post The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse Classic appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 688! We’re using our 1988 episode to finally wrap up our Backs of Life series, in which we review every backdoor pilot episode of classic 80s sitcom The Facts of Life. And this final two-part backdoor pilot from April 1988 is actually the end of the whole show! (Farewell, Tootie…) We start with […] The post Flopcast 688: The Backs of Life 8 – The Beginning of the End of 1988 appeared first on The ESO Network.

LIVE AID July 13 is the 40th Anniversary of LIVE AID, one of the greatest rock festivals of all time! We each share our memories of watching it live on the day, the excitement that surrounded the event, and some of the stories behind bands that didn’t appear for various reasons. Each of us has picked […] The post Modern Musicology #141 – 40 Years of LIVE AID appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’re one week away from the debut of STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3, and it looks like we have a couple of gimmick episodes coming up, so we thought we’d talk about some of our favorite gimmick episodes from past years. You know the ones, those episodes with a high concept, or silly concept, that […] The post Gimmick Episodes – Earth Station Trek – Episode 221 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator.” Now that Bill and Maria have watched it, we get to hear their thoughts on how Captain Archer messed up getting back a piece of equipment they left on a planet so hard that he managed to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 43: Second Contact: Dude, Where’s My Communicator?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mac and Me movie review time! Mac and Me. Cult classic, infomercial, E.T. ripoff or something more? Considered one of the worst films ever made, Mac and Me has entered the realm of cult classic. But, what is a cult classic? A cult classic is a film, or other work, that has gained a dedicated, […] The post Mac and Me Movie Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Lets Dance. This week I’m joined by a guest host Cory from FuzzyWallflower YouTube channel. We are discussing The Ballerina From The World of John Wick. Will it be has awesome has a regular John Wick movie? Will there be dancing? Tune in to find out. In Blowing smoke we talk to […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Let’s Dance appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this fun and revealing episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the hosts dive into their favorite guilty movie pleasures—those films they probably shouldn't love but do. From cult classics to cheesy blockbusters, discover which flicks Hollywood insiders secretly adore. You might just find a few of your guilty pleasures on the list! We want to […] The post Guilty Movie Pleasures: Hollywood’s Hidden Favorites appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic charm of horror legend Matthew Lillard! From his unforgettable role as Stu in Scream to his ghost-hunting days in Thirteen Ghosts and his chilling comeback as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's, Lillard has carved a unique space in the genre. […] The post I'll be right back | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Shane Morton and Madeline Brumby join Jim for a rousing discussion of a Ray Harryhausen 1977 Classic – “Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger,” starring Patrick Wayne, Jane Seymour, Taryn Power, Patrick Troughton, Damien Thomas, Bruce Barnabe, Margaret Whiting, and Peter Mayhew. This tale has Sinbad (Wayne) helping  Dione save her brother (Thomas) after […] The post Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger| Episode 471 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Superman & Lois was the final DC series produced by the CW. Originally meant to be part of the Arrowverse, the series blazed its own path once it was determined that crossovers wouldn’t be possible with Covid production restrictions. In this episode we talk about the fourth and final season of the series. We discuss […] The post The 42cast Episode 243: Heartfelt Conclusion appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 687! 1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, “New Universe.” Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held […] The post Flopcast 687: Deathsquawk – The Comics of 1987 appeared first on The ESO Network.

No Original Members? In nearly every case when you see a classic band in concert now, it’s not the original line-up. Does that dampen your experience? Many legacy bands currently on the road are down to only one original member–and a few have none. Is it still the band if no one who started that […] The post Modern Musicology #140 – No Original Members? appeared first on The ESO Network.