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Cigar Nerds Podcast Helmets and Hutts. This week we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars return to the big screen. In science we discuss rocket explosions, T-Rex arms, hologram assistants, and mech suits. In Nerd News we talk about X-Men 97, IP Man returns, The Odyssey, Modern Warfare 4, and The Get out […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Helmets and Hutts appeared first on The ESO Network.

Section 31 was originally meant to be a new Star Trek TV series on Paramount Plus. The Covid-19 pandemic put those plans on hold. By the time that the pandemic was over, Michelle Yeoh’s career had been catapulted into the stratosphere by Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Wanting to continue working with Yeoh Paramount re-tooled […] The post The 42cast Episode 284: Inconceivable! – A Section 31 Review (We Watched It So You Don’t Have To) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 734! In the early 80s, video games were so popular that they inspired a weird pack of Saturday morning cartoons. The Pac-Man cartoon was first, and was soon followed by Saturday Supercade, Dragon’s Lair, and Pole Position. Saturday Supercade featured short segments based on several games: Donkey Kong (both original and Junior), Frogger, […] The post Flopcast 734: Monkey Muscle appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits the time he first watched Hammer’s 1956 Classic Sci-Fi Film – “X The Unknown,” starring Dean Jagger, Leo McKerm, Edward Chapman, William Lucas, Peter Hammond, Ian McHaughton, Michael Ripper, Anthony Newley, and Edward Judd. A strange radioactive substance oozes out of the ground and threatens a nearby village in Scotland. But can the […] The post X The Unknown | Episode 518 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Music of 1986 (Part 2) We continue our examination of the year 1986 by talking about the albums that were released in the second half of the year. Metal and rap were reigning supreme with releases from Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Slayer, and The Beastie Boys, but pop and rock offered up some really strong records as well with major […] The post Modern Musicology #168 – The Music of 1986 (Part 2) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Recorded live at Stellar Fest 2026! Keith Johnson (Earth Station Trek) leads a panel comprised of Tony Bowers, Buck Melton, and Hollis Jo McCollum in a deep dive into the surprisingly passionate and varied love life of Starfleet’s most buttoned up officer, Mr. Spock! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, […] The post The Many Loves of Mister Spock – Earth Station Trek – BONUS EPISODE appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on the Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by author and longtime Whovian R. Alan Siler to discuss the definitive episodes of the first eight Doctors from Classic Doctor Who. From the First Doctor through the Eighth Doctor, the team debates which classic Doctor Who stories best represent each incarnation of […] The post Classic Doctor Who's Definitive Episodes | The First Eight Doctors Ranked appeared first on The ESO Network.

There are many reasons why Santana Maynard is an ideal choice to be a guest on this podcast. She is an actor, both on screen and behind the microphone doing voiceover for anime. She is a producer of live events for the FanExpo family of fandom conventions. And with her presences on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 16: I Object! – featuring Santana Maynard appeared first on The ESO Network.

Behind the Curtain with the Dragon Con Puppetry Track What does it take to turn foam, felt, fabric and a little imagination into believable characters that can make an audience laugh, react and occasionally forget there's a human underneath the table? This month, Jen, Mike & Channing head backstage with Beau from the Dragon Con […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 5: Some Strings Attached! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we take a look at one of the most unique recurring characters in all of Trek, Lt. Reginald Barclay! We’ll revisit all of the episodes in which he appears and recount some of our favorite Broccoli moments, talking about what makes this character special. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO […] The post Lieutenant Broccoli – Earth Station Trek – Episode 265 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 2 “Anomaly,” but only Jamie has actually watched this episode where Archer goes full war criminal and the crew discovers their first large round thing of season 3. Rikermendations: Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 85: Spaceballs: The Star Trek Episode! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with David Jones (1965), Davy’s debut solo album on the Colpix label! We are joined by special guest Derek Miner (Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc) who brought a special treat! We also chat about what's happening in the world of the Monkees, including the tenth anniversary and upcoming Deluxe […] The post David Jones (1965) – Monkeeing Around – Episode 90 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 1 “The Xindi,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “So long, Suliban,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 84: Second Contact: So long, Suliban appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with the TEN YEAR Anniversary of The Monkees’ 50th Anniversary album, Good Times! This is a special album to Chuck and Veronica, as it was their gateway into The Monkees’ fandom! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #goodtime #adamschlesinger #mikeviola #harrynilsson […] The post Good Times! Ten Year Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 89 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep10 – Surf’s Up! Joker’s Under! The Joker, hoping to win hearts and minds as a surfing champ, uses a kidnapping and devious devices to steal the skills. Contestants drop out while Batman and Robin drop in to make sure Joker wipes out. Episode aired Thursday, November 16, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph […] The post BatChums Episode 106 – Surf’s Up! Joker’s Under! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 732! Inspired by last week’s Happy Days cast reunion event (which we attended as part of our court-ordered community service), we’re finally taking a deep dive into this classic goofy sitcom of the 70s and 80s. Including: How Happy Days and American Graffiti sort of created each other! The Happy Days pilot episode […] The post Flopcast 732: Happy Days Are Weird Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Finish Him…AGAIN. This week we head to outworld to talk about Mortal Kombat 2. Is it good or a box office fatality? In science we talk about lost robot cars, AI tire shops, penguin scientist, and David Attenborough’s wasp. In Nerd News we discuss Evil Dead Burn, Passengers, Hungry, Stewart Fails to […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Finish Him…AGAIN! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rock Icons This week we have the privilege of being visited by Giles Moon, the head of music curation at Julien’s Auctions, who gives us the inside scoop of the upcoming Music Icons auction, which takes place May 29-30 at the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York City. The sale features nearly 700 items from icons such […] The post Modern Musicology #166 – Music Icons (Julien’s Auctions) appeared first on The ESO Network.

It;s a MONSTER ATTACK! Double Feature as Jim revisits two classic Universal films – “The Mummy’s Hand” * “The Mummy’s Tomb,” starring Dick Foran, Wallace Ford, George Zucco, Peggy Moran, Cecil Kellaway, Tom Tyler, Lon Chaney, John Hubbard and Turhan Bey. Universal continued its monster parade of movies with two enteries concernong a 3,000-year-old mummy […] The post The Mummy’s Hand-Tomb| Episode 516 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The series for the MCU’s newest title character, Wonder Man dropped earlier this year. It tells the story of Simon Williams as he navigates the Hollywood scene in an attempt to land his dream roll. His secret: that he has super powers in a world that mistrusts them. In this episode we discuss the first […] The post The 42cast Episode 282: Wondering About appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the Earth Station Trek crew takes a bit of a thematic shoreleave to revisit one of the classics of sci-fi film, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951) starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and a guy in a big robot costume. We’ll review the movie and see what Trek connections we can find […] The post BEYOND TREK: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) – Earth Station Trek – Episode 263 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’re back after a short break to kick off Enterprise … sorry, STAR TREK: Enterprise Season 3 with episode 1: The Xindi but only Maria has actually watched the episode. The Enterprise crew are in the Expanse lookin for some Xindi. A trip to a mining planet to gather information goes predictably awry when Trip […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 83: So long, Suliban! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern (The Gen-X Muse) and R. Alan Siler (Modern Musicology) to revisit the Monkees’ 1990’s album, Justus! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are packed! Check out the new singles “Home to Us” by Paul McCartney feat. Ringo Starr, “The Sky Isn't Falling” by Strawberry Alarm […] The post Justus- 30th Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 88 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we celebrate the incredible career of comedy icon Mel Brooks, affectionately known as “The 99-Year-Old Man.” From groundbreaking films to unforgettable performances, Mel Brooks has shaped the world of comedy and entertainment for decades. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Mel Brooks […] The post Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Comedy Legend | Career Retrospective appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 731! We actually left the studio a few times this week, so this show is just a quick recap of our various silly activities. Including: Beloved folk singer-songwriter Dar Williams live in concert! The Footloose musical live from New Hampshire! Losing at trivia to Britney Spears’s lower back tattoo! And a live Happy […] The post Flopcast 731: Holding Out for a Tractor Fight appeared first on The ESO Network.

Madeline Brumby and Shane Morton (The Silver Scream Spook Show) join Jim  to discuss  Ishiro Honda’s classic 1964 Kaiju film “Ghidora, The Three-Headed Monster, starring Yosuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Akiko Wakabayashi, Hisaya Ito, Haruo Nakajima, Masanon Shinohara, Shoichi Hirose, and The Peanuts.. The appearance of a strange woman, who warns everyone of Earth’s […] The post Ghidora The Three-Headed Monster| Episode 515 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rock Super Bowl X On April 18, 1981, I saw my very first all-day stadium show, billed the Rock Super Bowl, featuring Heart, Blue Öyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Firefall, and UFO. In this episode I give you a rundown of that show, share some memories from that amazing day, and play some of the songs that […] The post Alan’s Record Bin #3 – Rock Super Bowl X (1981) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks Take Over the Show The shadows are deep, the music is loud and the creatures of the night have claimed another episode of the Dragon Con Report. This time, we're joined by the directors from the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks at Dragon Con, along with legendary Goth Party DJ – DJ […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night appeared first on The ESO Network.

This time, The 42cast, is proud to welcome prolific animation writer Brynne Chandler on to the show. Brynne talks to us about her decades of experience, focusing on many ground-breaking series from the 80’s and 90’s including He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series, and Gargoyles. She talks with us about her experiences […] The post The 42cast Episode 281: The Brynne Chandler Interview appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we will be honoring one of the longest traditions in Star Trek history by counting down our favorite courtroom episodes! Every series has done at least one courtroom episode–even Lower Decks! How do they rank? Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #nextgeneration #deepspacenine […] The post TREK COURT! – Earth Station Trek – Episode 262 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks) and Chris Nicchi (The Metal Exchange) to dive into POOL IT! This will be an episode for the Eighties kids as we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Monkees 20th (21st) anniversary album! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the new singles […] The post POOL IT! 40th (39th) Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 87 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This one's a few days late—but for a really good reason. Leah's been out of town working as a nurse, helping care for First Nations evacuees from Fort Albany. Every spring, flooding forces northern communities out of their homes. This time, many were relocated to Toronto—about eight hours from us. Leah stepped in as a […] The post Late Episode, Big Stories: Flood Evacuations, Anniversary Adventures & Yard Sale Letdowns appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep9 – How to Hatch a Dinosaur Egghead, Olga and the Cossacks are coming! This time their odious idea is to radiate a Neosaurus egg and have the dinosaur dine on our dauntless defenders. Can this monstrous case be cracked? Episode aired Thursday, November 9, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanford Sherman […] The post BatChums Episode 105 – How to Hatch a Dinosaur appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the gang revisit Episode 104: Films Never to Watch again. After listening to the podcast, friends of the show and frequent guests, Dave and Phil, had a quiet chat in the pub and decided they wanted to give us their films the never want to watch again. Take a listen to find out […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 107: Dave & Phil’s Films Never to Watch Again. appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Johnny Turns 40. This week we’re taking a trip down memory lane and talk about the 40th Anniversary of Short Circuit. In Science we discuss landing a plane on a train, artemis 3 delays, AI talking to animals, and spooky sounds. In Nerd News we talk about Alien Isolation 2, Resident Evil, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Johnny Turns 40 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Karen and Spilled Tea are BACK and they brought a whole new era of Earth Station Boo with them. Tune in as we reintroduce ourselves, address the hiatus, and pull back the curtain on all the exciting changes coming to your favorite horror podcast. We'll dish on the newish format, fun stuff happening in our […] The post We’re Back and Spookier Than Ever! | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

80s Bands We sure do love a list! And Loudwire has put out their list of 80s bands that should have been bigger! And we have a lot to say about this list — the ones we agree with, the ones we don’t really like, and the ones who may not have deserved to have […] The post Modern Musicology #165 – Should Have Been Bigger: 80s Bands appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 730! The Flopcast Book Club is back in session as we discuss Even the Good Girls Will Cry, the new memoir from Melissa Auf der Maur. Melissa was just a young photography student in Montreal when she was recruited to play bass in Courtney Love’s band Hole, and suddenly found herself in the […] The post Flopcast 730: Dream of the Nineties appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim talks about a classic Drive-in Horror Move from 1976 – “Squirm,” starring Don Scardino, Patricia Pearcy, R A Dow, Fran Higgins, Jean Sullivan, Peter MacLean, and Directed by Jeff Lieberman. A severe thunderstorm knocks down power lines near a small Georgia town causing electricity to surge into the ground and affect the worms. What […] The post Squirm | Episode 514 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by the incomparable Vandy Beth Glenn to discuss Clint Howard’s many contributions to the Star Trek universe! Earth Station Trek is part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #clinthoward #corbomitemaneuver #pasttense #acquisition #underthecloakofwar #willyoutakemyhand #vandybethglenn The post Clint Howard – Earth Station Trek – Episode 260 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It’s been a loooooong road, but we’ve finally reached the end…. of the halfway point of the series! In this episode, we discuss our overall thoughts on season 2 and our hopes for season 3. We also went back and rewatched the series pilot Broken Bow to see how our feelings on it have changed […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 82: Computer! End Season Two! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Can you believe that some people don’t like The Monkees? Strange, but true! Sometimes they just haven’t heard of them. Other times, they just have funny ideas. Well, how would YOU explain The Monkees to these misguided souls? This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern, The Gen-X Muse, to come up with our perfect […] The post The Monkees for Dummies – Monkeeing Around – Episode 84 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep6 – The Unkindest Tut of All King Tut returns, predicting (and perpetrating) a series of sacks to win over the police. Baffled trying to prove Batman’s identity, he’ll settle for control of the universe unless the Caped Crime Busters stop him. Episode aired Thursday, October 19, 1967 Director: Sam Strangis Writer: […] The post BatChums Episode 102 – The Unkindest Tut of All appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry. Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, this story dives into one […] The post Charlie Chaplin & Joan Berry Scandal: The Truth Behind When Charlie Met Joan | Diane Kiesel Interview appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join us as we chat with founders Chris and Angela Seckinger to find out what we can expect April 24–26 at Stellar Fest 2026! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #stellarfest #doctorwho #starwars #chrisseckinger #angelaseckinger The post Stellar Fest 2026 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 259 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses one of David Cronenberg’s first horror films as a director – 1981’s “Scanners” starring Steven Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert Silverman, Mayor Moore, and Michael Ironside. A small group of people possess the power to read other people’s minds and control them physically. A covert operation is seeking to gather […] The post Scanners | Episode 511 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 727! We’ve been poking through our stack of old Dynamite magazines again, and we fished out a good one. This issue is from 1982, and the cover features Aileen Quinn, star of Annie. Inside we learn that Annie auditions were held in Boston! We should have slipped into a curly red wig and […] The post Flopcast 727: Hard Knock Flop appeared first on The ESO Network.

Back in 1993, as Next Generation was in its sixth season, Star Trek launched its next bold chapter: Deep Space Nine, the story of a Starfleet crew taking over control of a Cardassian space station. The cast was rounded out by a (at first) hostile Bajoran officer, a curmudgeonly constable, and a Ferengi shopkeeper. We […] The post Deep Space Nine Season 1 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 258 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 26 “The Expanse,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it and have a lot of thoughts on the 9/11 allusions that were a huge part of this episode.  We also discuss this lovely print by artist Amir Abou-Roumié, which […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 81: Second Contact: Space Bermuda Triangle! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with The Monkees’ TOP TEN MOST STREAMED SONGS! We’ll count down the list, give our opinions of each song, and name the songs we think SHOULD be on the list! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the singles “Choose Love” by Ringo Starr and “2 or 3” […] The post The Monkees' Top 10 Most Streamed Songs – Monkeeing Around – Episode 83 appeared first on The ESO Network.

From time immemorial people have told tales of monsters. Are those creatures alien? Forces of Nature? Twisted humans? A new kind of life? In this episode we examine all of the ins and outs of what makes a monster. We talk about what scares us and why that might be appealing. We question whether humans […] The post The 42cast Episode 280: Monster Jam appeared first on The ESO Network.