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The crew of the good ship EST report for a discussion of the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 premiere – “Hegemony” Part 2! Will the Gorn captives make it out alive? Can the Enterprise ward off a full-scale Gorn invasion? Will Spock and Chapel kiss?? Will Martin Quinn be added to the opening […] The post SNW “Hegemony” Part II – Earth Station Trek – Episode 222 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 9 “Singularity,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. It’s the Enterprise version of a three body problem as mysterious radiation coming from a black hole causes the crew to start taking their jobs seriously. Too seriously, in fact, as Hoshi obsesses over a recipe, Trip […] The post 44: Three Body Problems! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep27 – The Penguin’s Nest Facing the strange situation of the Penguin determined to be arrested, Batman must figure out why. Episode aired Wednesday December 7, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – […] The post BatChums Episode 63 – The Penguin’s Nest appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, the ladies take a bite out of the bizarre world of bad shark horror movies. From flying sharks in Sharknado to spectral sea creatures in Ghost Shark we’re diving deep into the most ridiculous and wonderfully awful shark movies ever made. We break down what makes these films so […] The post Shark Weak: The Best of the Worst in Shark Horror  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this milestone episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with legendary screenwriter Carl Gottlieb to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the groundbreaking film that redefined the modern blockbuster. Gottlieb shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into writing the Jaws screenplay, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg during the making of the […] The post Carl Gottlieb on Writing Jaws — 50 Years of a Cinematic Classic | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises from the 1950-60’s  which began with 1955’s “The Quatermass Xperiment,” starring Brian Donlevy, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson, Thora Hird, David King-Wood, Lionel Jeffries, Toke Townley, Harold Lang and Directed by Val Guest. The story centers around an experiment by Professor Bernard Quatermass […] The post The Quatermass Xperiment | Episode 472 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Superman is high in the public consciousness today, so we’re taking a step back and looking at the movie series that many still site as the quintessential version of the character. In this episode we discuss all four of the Superman movies that starred Christopher Reeve as well as Superman Returns, a movie intended to […] The post The 42cast Episode 244: Superlative Casting appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse ClassicIn this special episode of Earth Station Who, we travel back to The Sarah Jane Adventures for the beloved two-parter “The Wedding of Sarah Jane”, featuring the triumphant return of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor. Join us as we unpack the emotional […] The post The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse Classic appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 688! We’re using our 1988 episode to finally wrap up our Backs of Life series, in which we review every backdoor pilot episode of classic 80s sitcom The Facts of Life. And this final two-part backdoor pilot from April 1988 is actually the end of the whole show! (Farewell, Tootie…) We start with […] The post Flopcast 688: The Backs of Life 8 – The Beginning of the End of 1988 appeared first on The ESO Network.

LIVE AID July 13 is the 40th Anniversary of LIVE AID, one of the greatest rock festivals of all time! We each share our memories of watching it live on the day, the excitement that surrounded the event, and some of the stories behind bands that didn’t appear for various reasons. Each of us has picked […] The post Modern Musicology #141 – 40 Years of LIVE AID appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’re one week away from the debut of STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3, and it looks like we have a couple of gimmick episodes coming up, so we thought we’d talk about some of our favorite gimmick episodes from past years. You know the ones, those episodes with a high concept, or silly concept, that […] The post Gimmick Episodes – Earth Station Trek – Episode 221 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator.” Now that Bill and Maria have watched it, we get to hear their thoughts on how Captain Archer messed up getting back a piece of equipment they left on a planet so hard that he managed to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 43: Second Contact: Dude, Where’s My Communicator?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mac and Me movie review time! Mac and Me. Cult classic, infomercial, E.T. ripoff or something more? Considered one of the worst films ever made, Mac and Me has entered the realm of cult classic. But, what is a cult classic? A cult classic is a film, or other work, that has gained a dedicated, […] The post Mac and Me Movie Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Lets Dance. This week I’m joined by a guest host Cory from FuzzyWallflower YouTube channel. We are discussing The Ballerina From The World of John Wick. Will it be has awesome has a regular John Wick movie? Will there be dancing? Tune in to find out. In Blowing smoke we talk to […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Let’s Dance appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this fun and revealing episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the hosts dive into their favorite guilty movie pleasures—those films they probably shouldn't love but do. From cult classics to cheesy blockbusters, discover which flicks Hollywood insiders secretly adore. You might just find a few of your guilty pleasures on the list! We want to […] The post Guilty Movie Pleasures: Hollywood’s Hidden Favorites appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic charm of horror legend Matthew Lillard! From his unforgettable role as Stu in Scream to his ghost-hunting days in Thirteen Ghosts and his chilling comeback as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's, Lillard has carved a unique space in the genre. […] The post I'll be right back | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Shane Morton and Madeline Brumby join Jim for a rousing discussion of a Ray Harryhausen 1977 Classic – “Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger,” starring Patrick Wayne, Jane Seymour, Taryn Power, Patrick Troughton, Damien Thomas, Bruce Barnabe, Margaret Whiting, and Peter Mayhew. This tale has Sinbad (Wayne) helping  Dione save her brother (Thomas) after […] The post Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger| Episode 471 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Superman & Lois was the final DC series produced by the CW. Originally meant to be part of the Arrowverse, the series blazed its own path once it was determined that crossovers wouldn’t be possible with Covid production restrictions. In this episode we talk about the fourth and final season of the series. We discuss […] The post The 42cast Episode 243: Heartfelt Conclusion appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 687! 1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, “New Universe.” Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held […] The post Flopcast 687: Deathsquawk – The Comics of 1987 appeared first on The ESO Network.

No Original Members? In nearly every case when you see a classic band in concert now, it’s not the original line-up. Does that dampen your experience? Many legacy bands currently on the road are down to only one original member–and a few have none. Is it still the band if no one who started that […] The post Modern Musicology #140 – No Original Members? appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we will be joined by our good buddy Nick Wright to talk about civilian life and jobs in the Federation. Sounds pretty mundane, but there’s actually some very interesting angles to explore here. We’ll be talking about what life is like within the Federation as well as some jobs held by civilians on […] The post Civilians in the Federation – Earth Station Trek – Episode 220 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Malcolm accidently leaves his communicator on a pre-contact planet and attempts to recover it go sideways when Archer, for the first time ever, decides to take advice from T’Pol, which he then misapplies to disastrous consequences […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 42: Dude, Where’s My Communicator?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 98: 42 years old! What was the question? Today (as we recorded) it was Dan’s 42nd birthday. So we thought that we should, in Dan’s words, “get some booze and talk birthday memories”. Paul has more than the others, but can he remember them. Are Canadian birthdays any better or […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 98: 42 years old! What was the question? appeared first on The ESO Network.

Boldly Going with Trek Track: A Chat with Joe Campbell Exploring the Final Frontier at Dragon Con In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we set our phasers to “fun” and beam aboard one of Dragon Con's most beloved programming tracks — Trek Track. Our guest, Joe Campbell, joins us to share what's new […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 6 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep25 – Come Back, Shame Shame is back, and is using stolen vehicle parts to assemble a truck so fast even the Batmobile won’t be able to catch him. Bruce Wayne tricks him into stealing his limo, which he (as Batman) and Robin use to track down his hideout. But the villain […] The post BatChums Episode 61 – Come Back, Shame appeared first on The ESO Network.

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.