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The current Trek bosses have said that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ five seasons will take it right up to the launch of The Original Series — and they’ve hinted that they could continue that with a new TOS series. That suggestion raise a LOT of questions, such as — How might TOS be different […] The post Star Trek TOS 2.0?? – Earth Station Trek – Episode 219 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 7 “The Seventh,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it.  A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “Mission T’Polsible!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 41: Second Contact: Mission T’Polsible! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum The Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum in Logansport, Indiana, is a vibrant tribute to the 1966 Batman TV series and the broader Batman legacy. Created by Mark Racop—who also builds officially licensed 1966 Batmobile replicas—the museum features a replica Batcave, Wayne Manor study (complete with sliding bookcase and Batpoles), a rogues' gallery, […] The post BatChums Episode 60 – Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe discuss borrowed aesthetics and intense button smashing in the wump-adjacent Doctor Who episode 42. 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 188: 42 (21) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: 40 Years of Goonies. Hey You Guys! This week we’re taking a look back at our youth and talking about the 40th Anniversary of The Goonies. In science we discuss new helicopters, auto scopes, boxing robots, and high tech corvettes. In Nerd News we look at Sandman season 2, Space Balls 2, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: 40 Years of Goonies appeared first on The ESO Network.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Peter David. Crusade was a spinoff of the popular series, Babylon 5 that aired on TNT in 1999. Twenty years later several fans of the series and writer Peter David sat down at Dragoncon to discuss the series. We talk about favorite episodes, things that we liked […] The post The 42cast Episode 241: Dragoncon 2019 – Special Topics in Babylon 5: Crusade appeared first on The ESO Network.

Movie night battle is a regular feature of married life. What are we going to watch tonight? On this week’s episode, Shawn and Leah are chatting about movies, podcast ideas, yard sales and their Etsy shops. They’re always talking about their Etsy shops. It is a regular feature of the podcast. We hope you enjoy […] The post Movie Night Battle appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this thrilling episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys are joined by none other than Eddie Muller, acclaimed film historian, author, and Turner Classic Movies host, known as The King of Noir. Eddie dives deep into the world of classic film noir, the timeless allure of shadowy streets and moral ambiguity, and how these […] The post Eddie Muller, The King of Noir, Talks Classic Crime Cinema and Hollywood's Dark Side appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects back on the first time he saw this sci-i cult classic from 1973 -“SSSSSSS,” Strother Martin, Dirk Benedict, Heather Menzies, Richard B Shull, Tim O’Connor, Jack Ging, Reb Brown, Kathleen King, Charles Steel, and Noble Craig. This is a tale of a mad scientist who wants to create a human who can survive […] The post SSSSSSS | Episode 469 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 685! It’s the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, and we have a guy who was there. Our friend Rich Wilhelm takes us on a deep dive through his long day at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for the biggest charity concert in history. Including: General admission tickets at the shocking price of thirty-five dollars! […] The post Flopcast 685: This is Your 1985, and It’s Long Overdue appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are talking about how Star Trek has addressed mental health issues over the years. How will neurodiversity — and society’s understanding and acceptance of it — change in the future? Is there a place for everyone, no matter their situation? How does Starfleet address these issues and incorporate persons in these circumstances […] The post Mental Health and Awareness in Star Trek – Earth Station Trek – Episode 218 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Earth Station Boo dives into 28 Days Later, the film that redefined the zombie genre with its fast-moving infected and bleak realism. We explore its haunting atmosphere, from the desolate streets of London to its masterful use of tension over jump scares. Join us as we break down Jim's transformation from outsider to survivor, Selena's […] The post Staying alive is as good as it gets. | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep24 – Marsha’s Scheme of Diamonds Marsha, the Queen of Diamonds, is after the giant diamond that powers the Batcomputer. With her love darts, she puts both Commissioner Gordon and Chief O’Hara under her spell (and into her custody). When the Dynamic Duo show up, they too are injected with her love […] The post BatChums Episode 59 – Marsha’s Scheme of Diamonds appeared first on The ESO Network.

LAST ALBUMS We all can think of those artists or bands that we feel went just one album too far (and sometimes more!) and what might have been a great ending, capping off an iconic career, is undermined by a less-than-stellar follow-up. This week Anthony and Alan talk about some of the examples they came up with — including Metallica, […] The post Modern Musicology #139 – Should Have Been Their Last Album? appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 7 “The Seventh,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. T’Pol has some unfinished business with a fugitive she never managed to capture. She asks Archer to join her on the mission, which is good because it starts to trigger memories she didn’t know she had. […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 40: Mission T’Polsible! appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this unforgettable episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys sit down with acclaimed producer and director Paul Saltzman. Paul shares powerful stories from his time in the segregated Deep South during the civil rights era and reflects on his transformative journey to India, where he famously met the Beatles at the Maharishi's ashram. A […] The post Paul Saltzman on The Beatles in India, the Segregated South, and His Journey Through History appeared first on The ESO Network.

Brace yourselves as the Haunted Hosts dive into one of the most controversial horror films of all time—Cannibal Holocaust. From its shocking use of real animal killings and unflinching violence to its groundbreaking influence on the found footage genre, this episode unpacks the film's impact and ethics. We explore its critique of sensationalism and exploitation […] The post I wonder who the real cannibals are  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Thunderbolts* was one of the risky ventures that Marvel puts out from time-to-time. Featuring a cast of supporting characters from previous films and series, the story catapults several characters to prominence while doing a fair amount of Marvel world-building and character development. In this episode we go over Thunderbolts*. We talk about the plot of […] The post The 42cast Episode 240: BOBbing for Heroes* appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a rousing 9th Anniversary Special of the podcast talking about a classic game-changing film from Alfred Hitchcock – “Psycho,” starring Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin Martin Balsam, Simon Oakland, John Anderson, and Ted Knight. Marian Crane (Leigh) steals $40,000 from her employer and while on the run […] The post Psycho | Episode 468 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are sharped dressed men. Selina Kyle heads to Tokyo, seeking an old ally and a moment of respite, But her enemies are already one step ahead, forcing her into a high-stakes game of survival in Catwoman #71, 72, & 73. Nightwing gets caught up […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 415 – Sharp Dressed Man appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 684! The Mayor finally gets a week off, because we have a special guest. Judy is one of Kevin’s running buddies, and she teaches us all about ultramarathon running! (Have you ever run 100 miles in a day? Judy has. Don’t you feel completely exhausted just reading that?) Then for some 1980s talk […] The post Flopcast 684: 1984 is Back in Fashion appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Earth Station Who crew is joined by podcast friend Sean Whelan to look back at all the thrills, twists, and Time Lord turns of Doctor Who Season 15 (a.k.a. Season 2 of the new era). From standout episodes to character arcs, fan theories to finale fallout, we dive deep into what worked, what surprised […] The post Wrap-Up of Doctor Who Season 15 or 2, Whatever!?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we have a brand new trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 to analyze! We’ll break it down scene-by-scene and talk about what we can expect (and what we hope!) to see in the coming season! And also, we have some SNW news that broke today that we’ll be addressing. Earth […] The post Strange New Worlds Trailer BREAKDOWN + NEWS! – Earth Station Trek – Episode 217 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 6 “Marauders,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it. Plus, in the first ever Enterprise podcast crossover extravaganza, we are joined by Abby and Chris from the First Flight Podcast.  A word of warning: If you haven't listened to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 39: Second Contact: The E-Team! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This month the gang discuss their favourite authors. Who are they and which books best define their work, what was the reason our hosts got into their books and why are they still reading them. Will Paul talk about his streak, and will Kacey reveal anything about skinny dipping. Which of our hosts has written […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 97 – Our Favourite Authors appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep23 – Marsha, Queen of Diamonds Marsha, the Queen of Diamonds, is after the giant diamond that powers the Batcomputer. With her love darts, she puts both Commissioner Gordon and Chief O’Hara under her spell (and into her custody). When the Dynamic Duo show up, they too are injected with her love […] The post BatChums Episode 58 – Marsha, Queen of Diamonds appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Mess With Death. This week we talk about the return of one of our favorite horror franchises, Final Destination Bloodlines and the last appearance of the great Tony Todd. In science we talk about turning lead to gold, police reading your mind, knocking earth out of orbit, and night vision contacts, In […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Mess With Death appeared first on The ESO Network.

The first season of What If…? was a surprise hit. Showcasing different paths that the MCU could have taken allowed the storytellers to reveal new aspects of familiar characters. In this episode we talk about the second season of the series. We discuss the various plot lines and what we think about them. We also […] The post The 42cast Episode 239: What’s What appeared first on The ESO Network.

Make plans but don’t plan the outcome is a phrase I heard often in my early years. My grandfather was a fount of knowledge, wisdom and cliches. Not planning the outcome was his favourite expression. This idiom has stuck with me for my entire life. And yet, this nugget of wisdom is not always easy […] The post Make Plans But Don’t Plan The Outcome appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this star-powered episode of Tales from Hollywoodland, the hosts delve into the journeys of beloved TV actors who transitioned to the silver screen. From sitcom standouts to dramatic dynamos, discover how stars like George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, and Denzel Washington turned TV fame into box office gold. Tune in for behind-the-scenes insights, Hollywood trivia, […] The post From TV to Movie Stars – How Small Screen Icons Took Over Hollywood | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Earth Station Boo and friends Sam & Thomas, take a deep dive into the mind of filmmaker Mike Flanagan, one of modern horror's most distinctive voices. Known for his ability to blend psychological depth with supernatural terror, Flanagan has redefined the genre with his unique visual style and storytelling. In this episode, we explore his […] The post In darkness, we find our true selves | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 683! As our 1980s-themed episodes roll along, we return to the weird movie game we played a few weeks ago. But this time we’re looking at the movies of 1983. So we’re yanking characters from randomly-selected movies, shoving them into different movies, and seeing what happens. Our participants are characters from Return of […] The post Flopcast 683: The 1983 Movie Recasting Movie Character Movie Game appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim helps celebrate the 70th Anniversary of a classic Kaiju film _ “Godzilla Raids again,” starring Hirashi Koizumi, Setsuko Wakayama, Minoru Chiaki, Takashi Shimura, Haruo Nakajima, and Katsumi Tazuka. Following the destruction caused by Godzilla in the first film and his demise by the “Oxygen Destroyer,” another Godzilla is found along with a second threat […] The post Godzilla Raids Again | Episode 467 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are just a bunch of regular guys. Batman and his allies must defeat the Blakksun twins if he is ever going to make it home from space in Batman: Off-World #6. Oliver Queen and Hal Jordan find themselves at a crossroads and only teaming […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 414 – A Regular Guy appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Earth Station Who crew is joined by longtime listener Elizabeth Laney to review the jaw-dropping season 15 finale of Doctor Who, “The Reality War.” Packed with shocking twists, universe-shifting revelations, and bold choices that will change the Doctor Who universe forever, this episode leaves no fan untouched. Join us as we break down the […] The post The Reality War – Doctor Who Season 15 Finale Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

Last week’s show was derailed by Q (or assimilated by the Borg, or got caught up in the Klingon Civil War, or something…) so we’re going to try it again this week! We’re joined by Elaine and Matt Sweatman who are voyaging through the entirety of Star Trek and have reached the end of Star […] The post Star Trek: TNG Season 5 Part 2 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 216 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 6 “Marauders,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. In 2001, an unprepared crew was sent to deep space by Starfleet on a mission they were not prepared for. These men (and nearly a third women) promptly escaped orbit. Today, still wanted by multiple alien governments, […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 38: The E-Team! appeared first on The ESO Network.

THE CLASH This week Rob and Alan chat with author Iain Key about his new book All the Young Punks: A People’s History of the Clash, an oral history of one of the most seminal bands in modern music. Iain is well-known to Louder Than War regulars as the presenter of his own Indie Brunch show on Louder Than […] The post Modern Musicology #138 – THE CLASH appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep22 – The Joker’s Provokers After a reworking, the Joker’s magic box holds the power to alter time forward and backward. Batman and Robin learn of his plans to pollute the city water supply, and butler Alfred is sent to take over as security guard at the water works. Alfred nabs the […] The post BatChums Episode 57 – The Joker’s Provokers appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we suit up for a thrilling conversation with Laurence Lagnese, event coordinator for the Palmetto Knights! Laurence shares insights into the world of armored combat and the rich pageantry of medieval mayhem that the Palmetto Knights bring to Dragon Con each year. We delve into the history […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 5 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Resident Alien is a clever series that combines hilarious, off-beat comedy with an interesting science-fiction narrative. In this episode we delve into the series. We talk about the amazing cast that they’ve built up, and what we think about the characters and their situations. We discuss the plot lines and what we feel has worked […] The post The 42cast Episode 238: Harry Situations appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this hilarious and insightful episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, Arthur, Steve, and Julian sit down with master impressionist Josh Rosen to explore the craft of mimicking Hollywood's biggest stars. From classic legends to today's A-listers, Josh shares how he perfects his impressions, the challenges of voice work, and the surprising reactions he's gotten from […] The post Inside the Art of Celebrity Impressions with Josh Rosen | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 682! It’s another 80s-themed episode, and we’re up to 1982. And to keep this one short and silly, we’re just looking at the albums we bought from that year. It’s a mix of goofy mainstream pop (Hall & Oates, Air Supply, REO Speedwagon), some slightly cooler stuff (Elvis Costello, Devo, Midnight Oil), and […] The post Flopcast 682: Well, We’re Living Here in ’82 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim pays tribute to one of his favorite Horror Hosts growing up -“Baron Daemon” from Syracuse, N.Y. and takes a look at the “Flash Gordon” Serials from the late 1930’s. Mike Price a.k.a. Baron Daemon worked for WNYS Channel 9 for more than 45 years and left quite a legacy throughout Upstate and Central N.Y. […] The post Flash Gordon (1936-40) Episode 466 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Are the lambs still screaming? Join the haunted hosts of Earth Station Boo as they delve into the psychological horror masterpiece The Silence of the Lambs. This 1991 Oscar-winning classic redefined the horror-thriller genre with its chilling portrayal of Hannibal Lecter and Clarice Starling's pursuit of a twisted serial killer. Subscribe now to Earth Station […] The post Have the lambs stopped screaming  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Who, we delve into the surreal and satirical world of “Wish World”, the penultimate episode of Doctor Who Season 15. The Doctor and Belinda awaken in an idyllic suburban life, only to discover they’re trapped in a fabricated reality crafted by the Rani, Conrad, and a mysterious wish-granting entity. […] The post Doctor Who: “Wish World” Review – Earth Station Who Explores a Universe of Desire appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the Earth Station Trek crew are visited by good friends Elaine and Matt Sweatman, who have just completed their voyage through the 5th Season of Star Trek: The Next Generation! We’ll be debriefing them on their mission: the highlights, the lowlights, the surprises, and standout moments. Relive that classic season of Star Trek […] The post Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 5 Part 1 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 215 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 5 “A Night in Sickbay,” now that Maria, Bill have watched it. We also have our special guest medical expert Topher back on to chat more about how medical science is portrayed on Star Trek. A word of warning: If […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 37: Second Contact: Sickbay Slumber Party! appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode we talk about the most popular actor to play the Doctor with Tom Baker. We discuss his legacy and why he does rank so high in people’s estimation. We examine the controversies of his era such as whether there was too much violence and how he treated his costars. We also take […] The post The 42cast Episode 237: Get to Know Your Doctor Part Four – Tom Baker appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep21 – The Impractical Joker The Joker pulls off a string of key-related pranks throughout Gotham City, then with his magic box, proceeds to snatch a priceless jeweled key right under the noses of Batman and Robin. The Dynamic Duo wise up to his ways and thwart him at their next encounter. […] The post BatChums Episode 56 – The Impractical Joker appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe and Toni discuss cosplaying Mark Gatiss and what brothers are like in the Doctor Who episode The Lazarus Experiment. 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 187: The Lazarus Experiment (A Streak of Bad Episodes) appeared first on The ESO Network.