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It’s a big week on the good ship EST! First we’ll be talking about the launch of two new Star Trek series: Scouts (the new pre-school animated show) and Khan (the new dramatic podcast series). We’ll give you an overview and our initial reviews of each. Then, we’ll be seeking out “New Life and New […] The post Beginnings and Endings – Earth Station Trek – Episode 230 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We are taking a short break from Star Trek Enterprise this week to bring you this special bonus episode about Quantum Leap. Jamie tells Maria and Bill about her experience watching Quantum Leap for the first time after having already seen quite a bit of Scott Bakula in Enterprise. Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 52: Away Mission to Quantum Leap! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep35 – The Contaminated Cowl The Mad Hatter has escaped from prison, and is on a quest to add Batman’s cowl to his collection of hats. He attends Gotham City’s annual headdress ball disguised as the Three-tailed Pasha Of Panchagorum, and snatches a large ruby off of columnist Hattie Hatfield’s headdress. The […] The post BatChums Episode 71 – The Contaminated Cowl appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast rides the Dragon again. This week we recap our adventures at this years DragonCon. In Science we talk Brains and sci-fi with Dr Robert Hampson, Neuroscientist and author. We talk space drones with Surface Mission planner Kim Steadman, and we talk cyber threats with Kurt Opsahl. This week I’m smoking the Filthy […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Dragoncon 2025 Wrap-Up appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 696! It’s the shocking conclusion of our second Saturday Night Live character FlopFight tournament, and Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track co-director Joe Crowe is still here providing expert commentary. Our competitors may include a pair of insecure bodybuilders, a simple caveman, a lady with a less-than-positive attitude, and perhaps even the devil […] The post Flopcast 696: SNL FlopFight Part 4 – Girlybirds appeared first on The ESO Network.

Epic Horror Universe – Orlando Theme Park Adventures This week on Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah take you along on a whirlwind Orlando adventure packed with thrills, chills, and more than a little sticker shock. Joined by Wyatt, they set off midweek for a short but action-filled trip that had them walking miles, […] The post Epic Horror Universe appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits an old monster favorite now celebrating its 85th Anniversary – “The Mummy’s Hand,” starring Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Tom Tyler, George Zucco and Cecil Kellaway. An Archaeologist (Foran) and his buddy (Ford) are seeking the tomb of Princess Ananka without much luck until they meet a magician (Kellaway) and his daughter […] The post The Mummy’s Hand | Episode 480 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs say goodbye to Superman & Lois as the show comes to an end. The team must choose between saving Cassandra Cain or rescuing the Amazons, all while battling mind control and chaos in a high-stakes showdown In Birds of Prey #17. Dinah and Sin […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 417 – It Went by So Fast appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week has pod-ception on The 42cast as we release a podcast episode about a TV show about a true crime podcast about true crime podcast fans solving true crimes. Of course we are talking about the comedy murder-mystery hit, Only Murders in the Building. In this episode we talk about the trio of Steve […] The post The 42cast Episode 252: Pod People appeared first on The ESO Network.

On this episode of the Earth Station Who Podcast, the crew reviews the two-part Doctor Who story “Daleks in Manhattan” and “Evolution of the Daleks.” Join us as we dive into the Tenth Doctor's adventures with Martha Jones in 1930s New York, exploring the Daleks' sinister experiments, classic sci-fi themes, and the story's place in […] The post Doctor Who Review: Daleks in Manhattan & Evolution of the Daleks appeared first on The ESO Network.

After taking a week off for Dragon Con, the EARTH STATION TREK gang is back to play a little catch-up and review the two latest episodes: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 episodes 8 and 9 — “Four-and-a-Half Vulcans” and “Terrarium.” But first we’ll have a little Dragon Con recap for you! Earth Station […] The post Four-and-a-Half Vulcans and Terrarium – Earth Station Trek – Episode 229 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we see the long-awaited return of Cosmic Pizza Podcast Extra Toppings. In episode 11 we Meet David Sedaris. The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Extra Toppings Episode 11: Meet David Sedaris. This week we see the long-awaited return of Cosmic Pizza Podcast Extra Toppings. In episode 11 we Meet David Sedaris.David Sedaris is the […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Extra Topping Episode 11 – Meet David Sedaris appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 12 “The Catwalk,” now that Maria and Bill have watched it and can tell us exactly how much of a whiney baby they think Malcolm was acting throughout this episode. Plus, in our Mammary Alpha segment we discuss the Memory […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 51: Second Contact: I’m Too Sexy for This Episode! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep34 – The Catwoman Goeth Though Batman escapes the Sandman’s trap, Robin is left to wander in a deadly maze. A clue leads Batman to Catwoman’s lair, where he informs her of Sandman’s plans to elope with J. Pauline Spaghetti and keep her fortunes to himself. Enraged by the Sandman’s trickery, Catwoman […] The post BatChums Episode 70 – The Catwoman Goeth appeared first on The ESO Network.

In the days before streaming, genre television was limited. However, Fox generated a lot of new content to supplement what was on the more traditional networks and cable began producing its own fair share in the 90’s. In this episode we take a look at the various genre TV series of the 90’s. We talk […] The post The 42cast Episode 251: Television of the 90’s appeared first on The ESO Network.

Universal Horror Nights and Etsy Shipping Scare! On this week's episode of Have Coffee Will Travel, we're diving into both spooky thrills and some truly frightening news for small business owners. First, we share our excitement for our upcoming trip to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando. From haunted houses to terrifying scare zones, […] The post Universal Horror Nights and Etsy Shipping Scare appeared first on The ESO Network.

Celebrate the 100th episode of Tales From Hollywoodland as the hosts dive into the greatest movies of all time, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces. Discover what makes these iconic films unforgettable and why they continue to shape the history of cinema. A must-listen for movie lovers and film buffs! We want to hear from […] The post Tales From Hollywoodland 100th Episode | The Greatest Movies of All Time appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 695! A few months back, to celebrate Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary, we did a whole FlopFight tournament of SNL characters. (If you’re keeping score, the winner was Will Forte’s Falconer. Of course.) But since so many classic characters didn’t get to play, we thought we’d just do it again. And since this […] The post Flopcast 695: SNL FlopFight Part 3 – Absolutely Marvelous appeared first on The ESO Network.

Remembering OZZY This week the Modern Musicologists, joined by our very good friend Matt Alschbach, look back at the life, career, and legacy of OZZY OSBOURNE, who passed away on 22 July 2025. We each talk about how we first discovered Ozzy, some of our favorite eras / albums / songs, our reactions to his final concert […] The post Modern Musicology #144 – Remembering OZZY appeared first on The ESO Network.

Billy Joel Documentary This week the Modern Musicologists are joined once again by our good buddy Matt Alschbach from the Rock and Metal Profs podcast, this time to talk about the brand new Billy Joel documentary, And So It Goes. Our conversation covers Billy’s musical origins, his influence on the musical landscape, the new things we learned from this film, and we each […] The post Modern Musicology #145 – Billy Joel Documentary appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep33 – The Sandman Cometh Catwoman and the Sandman have teamed up, and they’re after the fortunes of J. Pauline Spaghetti, a rich insomniac. Catwoman pulls a publicity stunt, getting the Sandman (under the guise of “Dr. Somnambula”) an invitation to Spaghetti’s penthouse – and her financial records. Batman and Robin investigate […] The post BatChums Episode 69 – The Sandman Cometh appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe are joined by comic legend Richard Starkings to discuss Proto Amy & Rory and Moffat’s Tricks in the Doctor Who episode Blink. 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 190: Blink (The Blue Gray Episode) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 694! We’re just days away from Dragon Con, Atlanta’s massive annual gathering of the geeks! And the full schedule of all eight zillion Dragon Con events has been released. So this week, after a quick guest update (Simon Pegg is in! Tom Wilson is out!), we’re looking at our individual schedules, so you’ll […] The post Flopcast 694: Dragon Con Preview Part 2 – See You in Court appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses an adaption of one of his favorite Stephen King books -“Cat’s Eye,” based on two short stories in “Nightshift” and starring Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Alan King, Robert Hayes, Kenneth McMillian, Mary D’Arcy, Candy Clark, James Naughton, Mike Starr, Charles S. Dutton, and directed by Lewis Teague. The three tales that surround the […] The post Cat’s Eye | Episode 478 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Sounds like a great podcast topic, doesn’t it? But no, it’s the title of the new episode of Star Trek — Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 7: “What is Starfleet?” We finally get to see the documentary that Beto Ortegas has been working on all season, exploring what Starfleet and the Federation are all […] The post What is Starfleet? – Earth Station Trek – Episode 228 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 11 “Precious Cargo,” now that Maria, Jamie, and Bill have watched it. Rebecca Watson joins us once again to hear our thoughts now that we’ve all watched this episode! A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 49: Second Contact: Trip Tucker, Swamp King! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep32 – The Duo Is Slumming The Puzzler, a villain with a fondness for both Shakespeare and aviation, indicates he is after the fortunes of Artemus Knab. He convinces the billionaire to invest in his puzzle balloon business, but when the Dynamic Duo find that Knab seems too intelligent to fall for […] The post BatChums Episode 68 – The Duo Is Slumming appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast It’s Fantastic. This week we are taking some first steps into Fantastic Four First Steps. In Blowing Smoke we recap my adventures at GOALS 2025. In Nerd News we discuss Lego Star Wars, Swat Cats comic, Punisher in Spider-man, Toxic Avenger, Buffy updates, and is Dead Pool an Avenger. This week we […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: It’s Fantastic appeared first on The ESO Network.

**SURPRISE! ** We couldn't resist squeezing in one more episode before Dragon Con officially begins! Tiki Time with Horror in Clay We’re joined by Jonathan Chaffin from Horror in Clay & Inuhele, who is here to discuss the newly announced official Dragon Con tiki mug. For collectors and con-goers alike, this is sure to be […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 9 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Song of the South film review is the 32nd episode of the Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast. We dive into the movie and discuss its impact on popular culture. We try to break down its meaning, and if the film is, in fact, racist. Also on this episode, we are discussing the new television show […] The post Song of the South Film Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week Scotty performs miracles on the Farragut, Pelia hardwires the Enterprise for landlines, and Kirk starts to become KIRK in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Episode 6, “The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail.” It’s a Kirk episode, so you know Keith will have thoughts! Earth Station Trek is a part of the […] The post The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail – Earth Station Trek – Episode 227 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 11 “Precious Cargo.” An extra-long bumper episode this week with a very special guest explainer! Join us as Rebecca Watson from Skepchick, having never watched Enterprise OR listened to our show explains this episode to us. Trip gets stranded in a swamp with Padma Lakshmi and Rebecca […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 48: Trip Tucker, Swamp King! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep31 – The Puzzles Are Coming The Puzzler, a villain with a fondness for both Shakespeare and aviation, indicates he is after the fortunes of Artemus Knab. He convinces the billionaire to invest in his puzzle balloon business, but when the Dynamic Duo find that Knab seems too intelligent to fall for […] The post BatChums Episode 67 – The Puzzles Are Coming appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses a little-known Sci-Fi film from 1955 – “The Atomic Man” aka “Timeslip,” starring Gene Nelson, Faith Domergue, Peter Arne, Joseph Tomelty, Vic Perry, Martin Wyldeck, written by Charles Eric Maine and Directed by Ken Hughes. This Anglo-American gem centers around a famous nuclear scientist who is at the heart of a strange mystery […] The post The Atomic Man | Episode 476 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Echo was a surprising addition to the Phase Five lineup. While the other characters in the MCU were characters with significant followings, Echo was a relatively minor character from the comics. However, due to a strong showing in the Hawkeye series, Alaqua Cox’s character was allowed to star in her own series with ramifications for […] The post The 42cast Episode 248: Echoes of Netflix appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 692! With a free week before we start like eight months of nonstop Dragon Con coverage, Kevin and the Mayor are trying something new: We’re recording the show from outside Chickentown Studios, in the great and filthy outdoors. Hopefully this will provide a more festive summertime atmosphere, until the mosquitoes and bats and […] The post Flopcast 692: Summer Blorgs appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Who, the crew takes a trip through Doctor Who history, discussing the possible return of companions from the classic and modern eras of the show. From Susan Foreman to Donna Noble and beyond, we rank each companion's likelihood of reappearing in the Whoniverse, whether through cameos, specials, or full […] The post Will They Return? Ranking Doctor Who Companions’ Chances of a Comeback appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is going to need a bigger landing party… because there is an actual strange new world on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! Join us as we peer “Through the Lens of Time” to discuss the episode! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive […] The post Through the Lens of Time – Earth Station Trek – Episode 226 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we’re heading back into the eerie shadows of the Bridgewater Triangle. Join as we dive deep into Season 2 of the hit audio drama Bridgewater. Like ancient legends and chilling sounds to whether or not there is evolving character arcs and fresh mysteries. We break down how Bridgewater balances […] The post Can you Survive the Bridgewater triangle | 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 10 “Vanishing Point” now that Jamie, Bill, and our guest Kevin from The Flopcast have watched it, and we all have a lot of thoughts on how much we all kind of hated the twist ending.  A word of warning: […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 47: Second Contact: It was Misogyny All Along! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 99: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Unfortunately, this month, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have not been able to get together and record our planned “slice of life”. This has been postponed until after Episode 100. In the meantime, here is a review of the […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 99 – The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Music of 1985 (Part 2) Our wayback machine is broken, so we’re still stuck in the year 1985! But it’s okay, because there was some really great music in the second half of that year! We’ll be talking about iconic albums by Kate Bush, REM, John Cougar Mellencamp, KISS, Dio, Big Audio Dynamite, The Firm, The […] The post Modern Musicology #143 – The Music of 1985 (Part 2) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep30 – The Bat’s Kow Tow Batman and Robin escape Catwoman’s trap by hitting the precise note needed to shatter the glass chamber in which they’re prisoners. They quickly get on the trail of Catwoman. The feminine feline criminal eventually “steals” the voices of Chad and Jeremy, Commissioner Gordon and talk-show host […] The post BatChums Episode 66 – The Bat’s Kow Tow appeared first on The ESO Network.

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.