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Toni and Joe are joined by Matt Golden to discuss Big Dad Energy & relationship squabbles in the Doctor Who episode Midnight. 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 201: Midnight (The Party Bus) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Hollywood has never been shy about sex—although what filmmakers could show, suggest, or even talk about has changed dramatically over the decades! This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew turns up the heat as they discuss some of the best, steamiest, and most provocative movies about sex, romance, desire, and relationships in Hollywood history. […] The post Let's Talk About Sex… in the Movies! Hollywood's Most Provocative Films appeared first on The ESO Network.

Madeline Brumby and Shane Morton join Jim for a special episode celebrating the 20th Anniversary fo The Silver Scream Spook Show with a discussion of the 1957 Cult Classic “Plan 9 From Outer Space,” Directed by Edward d. Wood Jr and starring Bela Lugosi, Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Duke Moore, Tom Keene, Carl Anthony, Tor […] The post Plan 9 From Outer Space | Episode 535 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Always Keep Reaching. This week we are taking a look at Reacher season 4. Also we wrap up the last of our Dragon Con interviews. This week we talk to game designer and spaceman Richard “Lord British” Garriott, Philosopher and scientist Massimo Pigliucci, and Folklorist Benjamin Radford. This week I’m smoking the […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Always Keep Reaching appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the first episode of Lanterns. As John Jones struggles to reclaim his fractured life and reunite with the Green Martian, he and Bridget confront the sinister Agency, the Anti-Life Spiral, and the dark forces consuming Middleton in Absolute Martian Manhunter […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 19 (Legacy #458) – Lanterns Season Premier appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 751! Saturday was our longest, busiest, silliest day at Dragon Con, the massive convention of pop culture nerdiness that takes over Atlanta every Labor Day weekend. Including: Saturday morning cartoons! Our Krofft Supershow 50th Anniversary celebration! Our Pee Wee’s Playhouse 40th Anniversary celebration! An actual Bugaloo! Electra Woman and Dyna Girl versus the […] The post Flopcast 751: Dragon Con Review Part 3 – Just the Right Level of Derangement appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’ve reached the end for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4! We review the season finale, “Tomorrow’s Enterprise” and talk about where the show might be going next year. Did this episode leave us any clues? Find out! Have a question, comment, or observation you’d like us to respond to on the show? You […] The post Tomorrow’s Enterprise – Earth Station Trek – Episode 281 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 9 “North Star,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it. Also, we're joined by Ryan Consell, author of the Stealing from Wizards series!  We all agreed that this episode was trying to say… something, but what it was trying […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 102: Second Contact: The Good, The Bad and the Skagly! (feat. Ryan Consell) appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern (The Gen-X Muse) to chat about The Monkees Saturday Morning Reruns! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #saturdaymorningreruns #chrismcgovern #genxmuse The post Saturday Morning Reruns with Chris McGovern – Monkeeing Around – Episode 107 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep19 – Nora Clavicle and the Ladies’ Crime Club Commissioner Gordon is swept from office and replaced with Nora (Barbara Rush), the mayor’s wife. Soon she deploys a women-only force and unleashes a myriad of explosive mechanical mice in an insurance scam. Holy pied piper! Who’ll save Gotham? Episode aired Thursday, January […] The post BatChums Episode 115 – Nora Clavicle and the Ladies’ Crime Club appeared first on The ESO Network.

He gave us the most iconic villain in midnight movie history. He gave us the clown that scared a generation. He gave us the butler who did it, the lord of darkness, and a voice that could make you feel every emotion simultaneously. On August 25, 2026, the world lost Timothy James Curry at the […] The post Louche, Brio and Bravura: Tribute to Tim Curry | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Spooky season has officially arrived, and we’re kicking it off with a classic. Shawn introduces Leah to They Live, the 1988 sci-fi cult classic starring Roddy Piper. Shawn recently picked up two NECA alien action figures from the movie, so naturally, that meant Leah had to watch it. Did she love it? Let’s just say […] The post Spooky Season Begins appeared first on The ESO Network.

We Went Viral… And Now We Have a Robin's Donuts Dilemma! It’s birthday week around here! Leah celebrated her 47th birthday on August 29. Shawn is getting ready to hit the big 5-0 on September 3. We’re celebrating both birthdays with a big BBQ potluck at Shawn’s dad’s place on September 5. Before the party, […] The post We Went Viral… And Now We Have a Robin's Donuts Dilemma! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim talks about a Classic Sci-Fi Horror Sequel from Director Larry Cohen – 1978’s “It Lives Again,” (aka “Its Alive 2”) starring Frederic Forest, Kathleen Lloyd, John P. Ryan, John Marley, Andrew Duggan, Eddie Constantine, and James Dixon. Made as the econd film in Cohen’s “It’s Alive” Trilogy, the film centers around another couple who […] The post It Lives Again | Episode 532 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 8 “Twilight,” now that Maria and Bill have watched this episode which shows us one of the worst potential future timelines where Archer and T'Pol enter into a romantic relationship and Malcolm grows a goatee (the horror!). Also, in our […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 99: Second Contact: Archer’s Got Brain Worms! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Books are an important medium that can expand your mind and can show you spectacle that no TV series or film could ever match. In this episode we talk about some foundational, geeky books. We start by discussing the books that were essential to our own geeky journey. Then we talk about books that we […] The post The 42cast Episode 297: It’s All in Books appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew welcomes author, playwright, and director Luke Yankee for a very special conversation about the life and remarkable career of his mother, Academy Award-winning actress Eileen Heckart. Luke shares personal memories and behind-the-scenes stories about growing up with a celebrated actress whose extraordinary career spanned Broadway, Hollywood, film, […] The post Luke Yankee Remembers Eileen Heckart: A Son's Tribute to a Hollywood & Broadway Legend appeared first on The ESO Network.

Clay Sayre joins Jim for a discussion of a beloved Sci-Fi TV show from 1963 -“The Outer Limits,” starring a host of well-known television and film stars from the 40s, 50s and 60s. The show, which ran only two seasons, was unlike anything seen before on television and developed a very loyal following during the […] The post The Outer Limits | Episode 531 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs join the War of the Flashes, take on Hush, and wrap up the Birds of Prey series. Wally West battles a godlike Eobard Thawne after discovering the secrets of Still Point, but his father Rudy sacrifices himself to stop the monstrous […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 17 (Legacy #456) – The Unreality appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 747! With Dragon Con just days away, let’s look at our official schedules, because Kevin and the Mayor will be busy with panels, presentations, and miscellaneous silly things. Including: Panels on Pee Wee’s Playhouse, Supergirl, Pluribus, Lanterns, and more! A tournament of villains! The Geek Girls Run! Fandom Feud! A celebration of Sid […] The post Flopcast 747: Dragon Con Preview Part 2 – A Panel of Weirdos appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews “Off-Hour,” the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! With Season 4’s pattern of giving us a different movie or television genre each week, it looks like this week treats us to a riff on disaster flicks in the vein of “Titanic” and “The Poseidon Adventure”. […] The post Off-Hour – Earth Station Trek – Episode 278 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Mandalorian was the first Star Wars series to debut in the Disney+ streaming era. In many ways it was fitting that it became the first series to cross-over into the realm of the feature film. In this episode we take a look at The Mandalorian and Grogu. We talk about the main characters as […] The post The 42cast Episode 296: Child Support appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 8 “Twilight,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Archer gets timey wimey brain worms leading to a terrible future where earth is destroyed, humanity is nearing extinction, and Malcolm has a goatee. But don’t worry, it’s not all bad! T’Pol wears normal clothes for the […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 98: Archer’s Got Brain Worms! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Kevin Eldridge of The Flopcast to chat about another entry in Micky Dolenz’ filmography, Night of the Strangler! Night of the Strangler is a 1972 American blaxploitation mystery film directed by Joy N. Houck Jr. and starring Micky Dolenz and James Ralston. Join us as we collectively ask, “Wait, […] The post Night of the Strangler- Starring Micky Dolenz – Monkeeing Around – Episode 103 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Dragon Con 2026 is almost here, and Earth Station Boo is bringing the spooky! The Horraholic Hosts, Tea & Karen, are joined by Derek, Director of the Horror Track, and Carol from the Urban Fantasy Track are spilling on everything happening at Dragon Con. They talk celebrity guests, parties, shows, panels, and get sneak peeks […] The post What is Happening at Dragon Con | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep17 – The Joke’s on Catwoman Arch-criminals Joker and Catwoman are going for the gunpowder they need for their heist, but our heroes blast apart their plans. Catwoman wants a fair trial, but jury tampering leads to courtroom chaos. Episode aired Thursday, January 4, 1968 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross […] The post BatChums Episode 113 – The Joke’s on Catwoman appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe and Toni are joined by Ben Paddon to discuss our fears, Robbie Williams, and A River Song Ending in the Doctor Who episodes Silence in the Library & Forest of the Dead. 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 200: Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead (Better Man) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join us for a special crossover event! This week we’re MONKEING AROUND with hosts from the EARTH STATION TREK and BATCHUMS podcasts to chat about the 1966-1967 television season! From debut shows like The Monkees and Star Trek to returning favorites like Batman, this landmark television season had an impact on the television landscape that […] The post 1966-1967 TV Season – Monkeeing Around – Episode 101 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep16 – The Funny Feline Felonies Joker and Catwoman link up over the lure of cash and more cash, and are ready to dynamite the Depository. With Batgirl’s help, Batman andRobin jump the jester, who offers them a numbing Joker-buzzer blast in return! Episode aired Thursday, December 28, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph […] The post BatChums Episode 112 – The Funny Feline Felonies appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Bran New Day. It’s time to swing into action with a new Spider-Man movie featuring the Punisher it’s a good day. In science we discuss robot firefighters, invisible drones, self dressing clothes, and AI creates viruses. In Nerd News we talk about Cavil Warhammer updates, a return of Gargoyles, Dog Stars, a […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Brand New Day appeared first on The ESO Network.

It’s another jam-packed episode of Have Coffee Will Travel, and this time we’ve got a little bit of everything! We start with yard sales, including one we hosted ourselves a few weeks ago. It was definitely not the typical hot summer yard sale day. Instead, it was cold, nasty and miserable. But that didn’t stop […] The post Yard Sales, Spider-Man, Old Friends & A Bee Hive Mystery appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jeff Beck In this episode we are joined by former editor of Guitar World Magazine Brad Tolinski, co-author of the new book Blow By Blow: The Jeff Beck Story, to talk about the life and career of one of the most important and influential guitarists in the modern rock era. Brad tells us all about the significance […] The post Modern Musicology #173 – Jeff Beck appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 744! Back in the day, when your favorite goofy TV show was cancelled, it was not necessarily the end. Years (or even decades) later, it just might be resurrected in the odd format of the made-for-TV reunion movie. Thus we returned to Mayberry to catch up with Andy and Opie, we reconnected with […] The post Flopcast 744: TV Reunion Movies Part 1 – Crisis on Brady Earths appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits one of his favorite Monster Movies growing up – 1966’s “Island Of Terror,” starring Peter Cushing, Edward Judd, Eddie Byrne, Carole Gray, Sam Kydd, Niall MacGinnis, Peter Forbes-Robertson, and directed by Terence Fisher. On a remote island off the coast of Ireland, something has escaped from a research lab and threatens all of […] The post Island Of Terror | Episode 528 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Something attached itself to the hull. Something left a substance in the water supply. And now the crew is running out of time, out of options, and out of people to trust. Karen and Spilled Tea dive deep into Sea Fever — the 2019 Irish aquatic horror thriller written and directed by Neasa Hardiman that […] The post Sea Fever… It Happens. | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

In 1983, I met Jason Stahl when we were both in 4th grade. I had no idea then that he would become one of my best friends and comedy creation partners for the two decades that followed it. From my early comic books, to the improv comedy videos, to my first funny music demos, he […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 18: Denison Dudes – featuring Jason Stahl appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Trek – “Human Best Friend” written by Kathryn Lyn. The crew must recover from shore leave in time to host an alien delegation on the ship! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #strangenewworlds #humanbestfriend The post Human Best Friend – Earth Station Trek – Episode 275 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 6 “Exile,” where we get into a rare argument over whether the episode's lack of romance rendered it narratively inert or was a clever twist on Beauty and the Beast.  A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 94: Second Contact: Hoshi and the Beast! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join us for a very special episode of Monkeeing Around! No, no one has an addiction to caffeine pills- it’s our 100th episode and we’re so excited! Grab a celebratory drink as we look back on our favorite Monkee memories over the last 99 episodes… interviews, concerts, cruises, and even a Micky Dolenz record release […] The post Episode 100 – Monkeeing Around appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 743! We have one more summer concert report for you, because thanks to an old friend, Kevin and the Mayor had VIP tickets to see John Mellencamp! (Are you like us? Do you still miss the “Cougar” part?) So today we’re breaking down the whole show for you. Including: Pre-concert South Shore bar […] The post Flopcast 743: F.L.O.P. in the U.S.A. appeared first on The ESO Network.

I prefer Spooky  | Earth Station Boo She doesn’t smile… She doesn’t hug… She doesn’t fit in anywhere… and she never wanted to. The Horraholic Hosts and our friends Beth & Sarah Rose are checking into Season 1 of Netflix’s Wednesday, the Tim Burton produced Addams Family reimagining that broke streaming records, launched a TikTok […] The post I prefer Spooky  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews this week’s brand new episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds: “The Griffin Incident”! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #strangenewworlds #thegriffinincident The post The Griffin Incident – Earth Station Trek – Episode 274 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We are taking a short break from Star Trek Enterprise this week to bring you an away mission! Infamous as the lowest-rated Star Trek project on Rotten Tomatoes, the TV movie Section 31 was a huge disappointment to many Star Trek fans, and more importantly, to Maria who now has to attempt to explain this […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 94: Away Mission to Section 31! appeared first on The ESO Network.

It's Elaine’s birthday! She has chosen to spend her special day MONKEEING AROUND with Missing Links Volume Two with special guest Andrew Sandoval (Beatland Books) and Derek Miner (Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc)! Join us as we chat about this compilation album of rare and previously unreleased Monkees songs that was issued by Rhino […] The post Missing Links Volume Two with Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner – Monkeeing Around – Episode 99 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep15 – The Ogg Couple Egghead and Olga are back to egg-stract valuables from the museum and poach 500 pounds of caviar! Batgirl convinces Egghead to fink on Olga, but she’s trussed in a trap only Batman and Robin can unscramble. Episode aired Thursday, December 21, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanford […] The post BatChums Episode 111 – The Ogg Couple appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe discuss flashbacks & shenanigans in the reverently referential Doctor Who episode The Unicorn and the Wasp. 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 199: The Unicorn and the Wasp (Fluff Enough) appeared first on The ESO Network.

MTV 45th Anniversary MTV launched 45 years ago on August 1, 1981 with “Video Killed the Radio Star.” To celebrate this big anniversary, we spend time reminiscing about the glory days of Music Television by talking about our favorite music videos — and a few of our least favorites. We mention some of the obvious […] The post Modern Musicology #172 – MTV 45th Anniversary appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cigar Nerds Podcast: Burn. Let’s get evil. This week we’re talking about Evil Dead Burn. In science we talk about robot hotels, robot surgeons, survival pods, and tattoo heart monitors. In News we look at I Play Rocky, Digger, Spiderman, and Avengers Doomsday. This week I’m smoking the Mr Punch from Punch Cigars. The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Burn appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects on the first time he saw the last fikn collaboration of George Pal (Producer) and Byron Haskin (Director) in 1978s Sci-Fi Thriller “The Power,” starring George Hamilton, Suzanne Pleshette Michael Rennie, Arthur O’Connell, Earl Holliman, Nehemiah Persoff, Richard Carlson, Gary Merrill, Yvonne De Carlo, Barbara Nichols, Aldo Ray, Vaughn Taylor, Ken Murray, and […] The post The Power (1968) | Episode 526 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman: Caped Crusader instantly generated buzz when it was announced, because Bruce Timm was going to be involved with the series. Famously, Timm had been one of the principle creators behind the popular Batman: The Animated Series of the 90’s. Although much of the design aesthetic of the 90’s animated show is on display here, […] The post The 42cast Episode 292: Prime Batting Presentation appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 742! Our friend Judy is here again, and we’re looking back at the supermodels of the 1980s! They popped up in movies and music videos, they sold jeans and shampoo, they married rock stars, and we just couldn’t get enough of them. So to pay tribute to Cindy, Christie, Paulina, and the rest, […] The post Flopcast 742: Because We’re Beautiful appeared first on The ESO Network.