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TICKET PRICES Rob, Alan, and Stephanie — joined by our buddy JM Tuffley — go on a bit of a passionate, cathartic rant about a topic that really gets under our skin: TICKET PRICES! Trust me, we have a lot to say on this topic! We rage against the machine on subjects like exorbitant prices, ridiculous handling fees, long wait […] The post Modern Musicology #150 – Ticket Prices appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 101: Review of the 1997 Jodie Foster film, Contact. This week the boys agreed that it was time for a film review, so they decided on the 1997 Jodie Foster Film, Contact. Dr. Eleanor “Ellie” Arroway, a SETI scientist who finds evidence of extra-terrestrial life and is chosen […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 101 – Contact 1997 Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep43 – Penguin Sets a Trend In order to keep a close eye on the Penguin (and hopefully locate the stolen chain mail armor), Batman and Robin rejoin Penguin’s movie efforts. The next part of his film is to take place in medieval times. Therefore, Penguin has the Dynamic Duo dress in […] The post BatChums Episode 79 – Penguin Sets a Trend appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Makes Peace. It time to embrace peace. This week we’re talking about season 2 of Peacemaker. In science we look at robot shoes, blue dogs, bat jets, and a new moon. In Nerd news we discuss Stranger Things, Call of Duty movie, Scream 7, King of the Hill, and Crash Bandicoot. This […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Makes Peace appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with acclaimed author and pop culture historian Nat Segaloff, known for his deep dives into Hollywood legends, filmmakers, and the entertainment industry's hidden stories. From classic movies and iconic actors to behind-the-scenes secrets from studio history, Nat shares fascinating insights from his decades of […] The post Tales From Hollywoodland: A Conversation with Nat Segaloff – Hollywood History, Icons & Stories Revealed appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim has fun with a breakout cult film celebrating its 45th Anniversary this year – “Alligator,” directed by Lewis Teague, written by John Sayles and starring Robert Forster Robin Riker, Michael Gazzo, Dean Jagger, Jack Carter, Perry Lang, Henry Silva, Bart Braverman, Angel Tompkins, Sue Lyon, and Royce D Applegate, A giant alligator who was […] The post Alligator | Episode 488 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Marvel’s Netflix series were extremely popular with the majority of the MCU fandom. Telling street level stories about characters more concerned with protecting everyday people they provided a window into a different angle of the MCU that other series were unable to provide. Due to the compound breakdown between Marvel and streamers due to the […] The post The 42cast Episode 260: Fiskal Policies appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two. Renee Montoya battles Cyborg Superman to reclaim the Watchtower in The Question: All Along the Watchtower #4, 5, 6. the Justice League battles the intergalactic terrorist group Inferno—racing to stop a catastrophic forest fire […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 424 – Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Two appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 704! It’s been about a year since we killed a whole episode flipping through an issue of Dynamite, that classic magazine for kids of the 70s and 80s, so let’s do it. We have an issue from 1976 (compliments of Chris from Sci Fi Explosion!) and on the cover are America’s favorite toothy […] The post Flopcast 704: Dopey and Soapy appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of The Earth Station Who Podcast, the crew travels back to the Seventh Doctor era to review the classic 1988 adventure, “Silver Nemesis.” Join us as we discuss the Doctor (played by Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) taking on the deadly Cybermen, a mysterious comet, and a royal connection that only […] The post Earth Station Who: The Seventh Doctor Faces the Silver Nemesis appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week it’s Just us Monkeeing Around! Along the way we talk about the new Pisces box set, The MonkeeMen, Micky Dolenz, the transition to our new live format, and much more! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendation this week is Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies, the fabulous new Halloween album from Big Stir […] The post Just Us Monkeeing Around – Episode 74 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It’s Halloween! Time to break out your costumes and get dressed up as devils, witches, aliens, pirates, superheroes, etc. Tonight we’ll be highlighting some of our favorite wardrobe and costumes in the TREKVERSE! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #costumes #jakesisco #qpid #elementarydeardata #captainproton #strangenewworlds The post Star Trek Costumes – Earth Station Trek – Episode 237 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 16 “Future Tense,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. The Enterprise discovers a ship that can travel through time and is bigger on the inside, and yet this is somehow not a Doctor Who crossover.  Rikermendations: The post EnterpriseSplaining 59: Future Imperfect! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep42 – Penguin Is a Girl’s Best Friend Penguin forms a motion picture company and teams up with Marsha, Queen of Diamonds. He gets Batman and Robin to take part in his movie. Marsha attempts to put Batman under her spell with drugged lipstick during the love scene. Episode aired Thursday Jan […] The post BatChums Episode 78 – Penguin Is a Girl’s Best Friend appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mystery Science Theater 3000 was an experiment in entertainment that grew far beyond the wildest expectations of its creators. Featuring a host character and several puppeteered bots, the show purported to tell the story of an exiled spaceman forced to endure an experiment that tested the limits of the human mind subjected to the worst […] The post The 42cast Episode 259: I Should Really Just Relax appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe discuss fashion, gaming, and news & the Doctor Who episodes The Sound of Drums and Last of the Time Lords. 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 192: The Sound of Drums/Last of the Time Lords (Wump It Up!) appeared first on The ESO Network.

SHOWGIRL – TAYLOR SWIFT his week we’re joined by two friends of the show, Daniel Pierce and Tillman Smoot, to talk all things Taylor Swift! We review Taylor’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, plus all the things around it — the talk show appearances, the “Fate of Ophelia” music video, the cinema listening party, and more. […] The post Modern Musicology #149 – In Our SHOWGIRL Era! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One. Hal Jordan and his allies face a mysterious threat from the Sorrow Lantern and the emergence of chaotic “Fractal Lanterns” that could unravel the emotional spectrum and endanger sentient life in Green Lantern: Fractured […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 423 – Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part One appeared first on The ESO Network.

The one and only Tim Crist, a.k.a. ShoEboX of the comedy synth-punk juggernaut known as Worm Quartet is my guest this month, where we discuss why Luke seemingly likes everything he watches and ShoEboX seemingly hates everything that isn’t Pac-Man related. ShoEboX breaks down the 80’s animated series & toy line “M.A.S.K.”, and they get […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 9: Entitlement: The Animated Series – featuring ShoEboX of Worm Quartet appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are joined by our good friend Wayne Badie for a discussion analyzing the different command styles we see in Star Trek, primarily of the various ship and station captains that our favorite shows focus on. How different would it be to serve under Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, Burnham, or any of the […] The post Star Trek Command Styles – Earth Station Trek – Episode 236 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Animatronic Anarchy: Freddy vs Willy This week on Have Coffee Will Travel, we're diving deep into the chaotic, grease-stained world of murderous animatronics. That's right — it's Freddy vs. Willy, a movie showdown between Five Nights at Freddy's and Willy's Wonderland. One has a haunted pizzeria full of jump scares and lore; the other has […] The post Animatronic Anarchy: Freddy vs Willy appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 15 “Cease Fire,” now that Jamie, Bill, and Maria have watched it. Joining us this week to discuss this episode is Elaine from the Monkeeing Around podcast A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 58: Second Contact: Vulcans Have No Balls! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep41 – Scat! Darn Catwoman Catwoman mind-controls Batman!!. Holy Domination!!!. Will the Boy Wonder be able to pause her paws before she performs what-have-you on you-know-what??? Episode aired Wednesday Jan 25, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West – Batman Burt Ward – Robin Alan Napier – Alfred […] The post BatChums Episode 77 – Scat! Darn Catwoman appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew dives into the world of Hollywood's most famous acting families — from the Barrymores and Fondases to the Douglases, Bridges, and beyond. Discover the fascinating legacies, behind-the-scenes stories, and generational talent that have shaped the entertainment industry for decades. Join the conversation as we celebrate the dynasties […] The post Tales From Hollywoodland: The Most Famous Acting Families in Hollywood History appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast MKWYDLS. Since its spooky season but there wasn’t much new horror out we’re going to talk about the new I know What you did last summer. In science, we discuss pill sized printers, growing meat at home, robot sea explorers, and asteroid near misses. In Nerds News we talk about Silent Night […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Might Know What You Did Last Summer appeared first on The ESO Network.

Buckigham Nicks After a 52-year absence, Buckingham Nicks,the debut album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, has finally been reissued in a newly remastered form. We’re joined by author Steven Cooper to talk about the album and Lindsey and Stevie’s journey from obscurity to international superstardom in Fleetwood Mac, and Steven tells us his story of meeting Stevie. Plus we […] The post Modern Musicology #148 – Buckingham Nicks appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 702! We’re back from a quick visit to Albany, New York, where Kevin ran a half marathon (finishing in 309th place, probably not qualifying for the Olympics) and learned the shocking truth about Alice from The Brady Bunch. Now here in Chickentown, we’re looking at an odd 1959 comic book called Weather-Bird. It […] The post Flopcast 702: Weather Bird Treasure Bird appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses the 60th Anniversary of a classic 1965 Sci-Fi Cult Film – “Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster,” starring James Karen, Nancy Marshall, Robert Reilly, Lou Cutell. Marilyn Hanold, Robert Fields, David Kerman and Bruce Glover. The U.S. launches a manned flight to Mars as a Martian spaceship circles the Earth with plans to kidnap […] The post Frankenstein Meets The Space Monster | Episode 486 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Man in the High Castle is a dark tale of an alternate Earth where the Axis powers won World War II. In this reality the United States has been occupied by both forces and split down the middle with Japanese states and Reich states. Hope seems lost for those who resist these powers until they […] The post The 42cast Episode 258: Film Fest appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 15 “Cease Fire,” but only our guest explainer Chuck from the Earth Station Trek podcast has actually watched the episode. The Vulcans and Andorians are at war over a small but strategically located planet. So, of course Captain Jonathan “the closest thing Starfleet has to an Ambassador” […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 57: Vulcans Have No Balls! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep40 – That Darn Catwoman Catwoman mind-controls Robin!. The Caped Crusader must stop her before she does who-knows-what with him! Episode aired Thursday Jan 19, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West – Batman Burt Ward – Robin Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon Stafford […] The post BatChums Episode 76 – That Darn Catwoman appeared first on The ESO Network.

The What If..? series was a surprise hit from Marvel. Distinguishing Marvel Animation in a way that the company had not managed previously, the series boasted high quality animation and intriguing storylines that pushed the boundaries of the MCU. In this episode we explore the third season of the series. We discuss the individual episodes […] The post The 42cast Episode 257: What the–?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise Review!

Jim discusses a little-known 1970 British horror film from Tigon Productions – “The Beast In The Cellar,” starring Beryl Reid, Flora Robson, John Hamill, Tessa Wyatt, John Kelland, David Dodimead, Dafydd Havard, and directed by James Kelly. The story was based on a true story about two spinster sisters who kept their younger brother locked […] The post The Beast In The Cellar | Episode 485 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 701! It’s no secret that we’re rather obsessed with the 80s around here, so this week we’re chatting with author Debby Meltzer Quick. Debby’s first novel (the first of several!) is May I Have Your Attention Please, a mid-80s high school romance set in Eastboro, Massachusetts. Kevin and Debby discuss the novel itself, […] The post Flopcast 701: Super Wicked Awesome appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs dive into the season finale of Creature Commandos. Arthur Curry returns to the throne of Atlantis with new water-warping powers, battles colossal sea creatures, and uncovers a mysterious disappearance of Atlantis while being guided by Dagon toward secrets that could reshape his destiny in […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 421 – Creature Commandos Season 1 Finale appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week Keith and Alan have left Chuck and Veronica unsupervised in the station! So, of course, they’re drinking and talking about sex and Star Trek! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #sex #klingon #ferengi #jamaharon #risa #horgahn #oomox The post Star Trek SEX – Earth Station Trek – Episode 234 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep39 – The Penguin Declines As the Joker and the Penguin’s zodiac theme become even more grandiose, the Dynamic Duo’s dissolution becomes its ultimate goal. Episode aired Wednesday Jan 18, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writers: Stephen Kandel & Stanford Sherman Cast: Adam West – Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin […] The post BatChums Episode 75 – The Penguin Declines appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 14 “Stigma,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. Sue from the Women at Warp podcast is joining us to give us some background on what was going on in this episode. A word of warning: If you haven't […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 56: Second Contact: Oops, I hate it again! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode Title: A Day Late and a Dollar Short Podcast: Have Coffee Will Travel Hosts: Shawn & Leah This week on Have Coffee Will Travel, we're feeling the crunch — financially, mentally, and emotionally. Shawn's on strike with Canada Post, Leah's trying to get her new foot care business off the ground, and the bills […] The post A Day Late and a Dollar Short appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew celebrates the iconic career of Sir Sean Connery — the original James Bond and one of Hollywood's most enduring legends. From Dr. No to Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and The Untouchables, we explore Connery's unforgettable roles, his charm and toughness on screen, and his […] The post Tales From Hollywoodland: The Legendary Career of Sean Connery appeared first on The ESO Network.

1995 We pay a visit to the year 1995 to talk about some of the music that was released that year. Anthony gives us the lowdown on the metal and prog scene at the time; Stephanie shares stories from her time at Virgin Records; Rob catches us up on the electronic scene, Alan fills us in on what a few legacy acts are getting up to […] The post Modern Musicology #147 – The Music of 1995 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses a little-known 1965 Sci-Fi film from Great Britain – “Blood Beast From Outer Space,” aka “Night Caller From Outer Space,’ aka “The Night Caller,” starring John Saxon, Patricia Haines, Maurice Denham, Warren Mitchell, Alfred Burke, Aubrey Morris, John Carson, Marianne Stone, and directed by John Gilling. The story revolves around an unusual sphere […] The post Blood Beast From Outer Space | Episode 484 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs dive into episodes five and six of Creature Commandos. Lois Lane starts to question the harsh Peacemaker government while Superman fights to protect people around the world, leading to big battles and tough choices about what’s right and wrong in Absolute Superman #4, 5, […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 420 – Creature Commandos Part III appeared first on The ESO Network.

Travelers is a Netflix original series about time travelers from a bleak future coming back to improve our world. The series broke with several conventions of the time travel sub-genre while mixing together other elements from various time travel series to create a unique experience that resonated with many fans. In this episode we discuss […] The post The 42cast Episode 256: Welcome to the 21st appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 700! We didn’t make any big plans for our big 700th episode, because that would have required effort, which is frowned upon around here. Instead we have a hastily assembled pile of random stuff, just for you. Including: Our ongoing cluelessness about Buc-ee’s! An update on our favorite Bugaloo from Dragon Con! The […] The post Flopcast 700: Flop Like the Wind appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Dark Wolf. This week we watch the Amazon Prime series Terminal List Dark Wolf an origin story. Spoiler alert we loved it. In science we talk brain implants, going to the moon, inappropriate laughter, and old skulls, In Nerd News we discuss Mando and Grogu, Star Wars Visions, Shadow’s Edge, and Edge […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Dark Wolf appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Who, the crew reviews the Big Finish audio drama Doctor Who: The Second Doctor Adventures – James Robert McCrimmon. Featuring Michael Troughton as the Second Doctor and Frazer Hines reprising his iconic role as Jamie McCrimmon, this release brings Patrick Troughton's era back to life in thrilling new ways. […] The post appeared first on The ESO Network.

We are joined this week by our good friend, Vandy Beth Glenn, who suggested our topic for tonight: “20th-century obsessions of Starfleet characters we know, and why there doesn’t seem to be any movies, TV series, or pop music between now and the 23rd century.” Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast […] The post 20th Century in the Future – Earth Station Trek – Episode 233 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 14 “Stigma,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. T’Pol has to deal with some of the repercussions from the episode “Fusion,” Phlox has to explain HIPPA laws to Archer, and Trip has an exciting B-plot involving one of Phlox’s wives. Also, all the Vulcans lie […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 55: Oops, I hate it again! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 100: PIZZA!!. This week we hit the century and to celebrate this achievement we talk about the very thing we have not yet spoken about. PIZZAS!! Yes, today we delve into the world of the flat pie from Italy, or did it originate somewhere else. The different styles […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 100 – PIZZA!! appeared first on The ESO Network.