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This week on Earth Station Boo, we're joined by special guest Jake to revisit George A. Romero's 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead. Made on a small budget, this film changed horror forever with its raw visuals, practical effects, and intense atmosphere. We discuss the film's black-and-white cinematography and documentary-style approach, as well as […] The post …hit him in the head, right between the eyes. | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 19 “Judgement,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. We also have special guest Dax joining us! A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “The Undiscovered Continuity!,” go listen to that first […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 67: Second Contact: The Undiscovered Continuity! appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode we go to Chicago TARDIS 2024 to present you with an interview discussion with Jan Chappell and Brian Croucher who played Cally and Travis in the TV series, Blake’s 7. The duo discuss convention memories, why they think that interest remains in the series, what they enjoyed about their characters, whether romances […] The post The 42cast Episode 268: Chicago TARDIS 2024 – Interview with Jan Chappell & Brian Croucher appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep51 – A Piece of the Action The Green Hornet and Kato come to Gotham City to stop a stamp counterfeiting scheme, but the Dynamic Duo, unaware of their true heroic motives, is out to stop them. Episode aired Wednesday, March 1, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Charles Hoffman Cast: Adam West […] The post BatChums Episode 87 – A Piece of the Action appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 42: Looking Back, Looking Forward Subtitle: From Boxing Day Chaos to Big 2026 Plans In this episode, we hit pause on the year and take a look back before charging ahead. We are looking back, looking forward! We kick things off with Christmas. Specifically, the kind with too much food, loud games, and a […] The post Looking Back, Looking Forward appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects on one of the top-grossing films of 1976 and a real horror game-changer – “The Omen,” starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Spencer Stephens, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Troughton, Leo McKern, and Holly Palance. This classic film centers around a small boy who might be the Antichrist. The movie opened the door […] The post The Omen 1976 | Episode 496 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 712! For our final show of 2025, we’re just relaxing and reflecting on another year of this, the most popular podcast in the world (if you don’t count every other podcast). So we’re looking back at Flopcast subjects, segments, and guests, as well as concerts, conventions, and whatever other weird junk kept us […] The post Flopcast 712: Another Stupid Year appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we travel back to the golden age of horror with a celebration of the Classic Universal Monsters. These legendary films helped shape the horror genre and continue to influence it today. We revisit the gothic dread of Dracula, the tragic horror of Frankenstein, the chilling howls of The Wolf Man, and the […] The post To a new world of gods & monsters  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

The cast and crew of Earth Station Trek Podcast appeared at Infinite Realities: Comics, Games & More to do a LIVE podcast recording and book signing! The topic of the show, appropriately enough, was “The Infinite Realities of Star Trek“. The topic covered everything from parallel worlds to alternate dimensions to mirror universes! Recorded live […] The post BONUS: Infinite Realities of Star Trek LIVE! – Earth Station Trek appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe and Toni discuss Time Crash & Angels and Robots in the Doctor Who episode Voyage of the Damned. 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 193: Voyage of the Damned (Will Be Wilf) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep50 – Batman Displays His Knowledge Catwoman goes ahead with her scheme to steal several Batagonian Cat’s Eye opals, but she has trouble finding someone to fence them since such rare stones would be easily spotted. With little recourse left, she decides to turn them in for the reward money. It seems […] The post BatChums Episode 86 – Batman Displays His Knowledge appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 711! It’s our annual holiday spectacular! And once again we’re talking about old Christmas cartoons, because that’s all we care about. But this time, we’re looking at a couple of cartoons we’ve never discussed on the show before, and they’re both based on classic comic strips. (They’re also both on YouTube, if you […] The post Flopcast 711: Everybody Knows a Turkey appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 103: Christmas 2025 Style This episode we discuss a Christmassy fact, the reveal our plans for Christmas. But what makes a great Christmas? Do we have any new traditions? Dan and Shawn regale us with their new purchase of the Lego Enterprise D and the gang try to […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 103 – Christmas 2025 Style appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Alien Earth. Its Christmas week but we couldn’t find any new holiday movies we liked to we are talking about season one of Alien Earth. Get a nice Christmas face hug. In science we discuss color changing space suits, sleeping on it, laughing gas, and Chernobyl problems. In Nerd News we talk […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Alien Earth appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a reflection on a classic Terry Gilliam Cult Film – “Brazil,” starring Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond, Ian Holm, Bob Hoskins, Michael Palin, Ian Richardson, Peter Vaughn, Sheila Reid, and Derek OConnor. Gilliam’s look at a dystopian society obsessed with government bureaucracy and machines started slow […] The post Brazil | Episode 495 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs dive into a six-part Zatanna Miniseries where Zatanna's long-awaited return to touring is shattered when her entire stage crew is abducted by the ghostly villain known as Lady White, pulling her into a deadly web of curses and illusions. Need I say door as […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 430 – Need I Say Door appeared first on The ESO Network.

Phase Five of the MCU completed this year. The phase was unique in that it had more content than prior Marvel phases. In this episode we take a deep dive on Phase Five. We discuss our favorite parts of this portion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We debate the perceived drop in quality among fandom […] The post The 42cast Episode 267: Phased and Confused appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with a bit of holiday cheer and our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide! Need a holiday gift for the Monkees fan in your life? Looking to stuff your own stocking with some Monkees merch? Well, grab a drink (naughty or nice) and come spend an hour with the Monkeeing Around gang […] The post 2025 Holiday Gift Guide (For Fans of The Monkees) – Monkeeing Around – Episode 77 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re Monkeeing Around with Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records to discuss the upcoming release, Davy Jones – Music And Memories: The MGM Recordings! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #7arecords #glenngretlund #davyjones #musicandmemories The post Davy Jones Music and Memories with Glenn Gretlund of 7a Records – Monkeeing Around – Episode 76 appeared first on The ESO Network.

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.