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This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew is joined by the incomparable Vandy Beth Glenn to discuss Clint Howard’s many contributions to the Star Trek universe! Earth Station Trek is part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #clinthoward #corbomitemaneuver #pasttense #acquisition #underthecloakofwar #willyoutakemyhand #vandybethglenn The post Clint Howard – Earth Station Trek – Episode 260 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It’s been a loooooong road, but we’ve finally reached the end…. of the halfway point of the series! In this episode, we discuss our overall thoughts on season 2 and our hopes for season 3. We also went back and rewatched the series pilot Broken Bow to see how our feelings on it have changed […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 82: Computer! End Season Two! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Can you believe that some people don’t like The Monkees? Strange, but true! Sometimes they just haven’t heard of them. Other times, they just have funny ideas. Well, how would YOU explain The Monkees to these misguided souls? This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern, The Gen-X Muse, to come up with our perfect […] The post The Monkees for Dummies – Monkeeing Around – Episode 84 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep6 – The Unkindest Tut of All King Tut returns, predicting (and perpetrating) a series of sacks to win over the police. Baffled trying to prove Batman’s identity, he’ll settle for control of the universe unless the Caped Crime Busters stop him. Episode aired Thursday, October 19, 1967 Director: Sam Strangis Writer: […] The post BatChums Episode 102 – The Unkindest Tut of All appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry. Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, this story dives into one […] The post Charlie Chaplin & Joan Berry Scandal: The Truth Behind When Charlie Met Joan | Diane Kiesel Interview appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join us as we chat with founders Chris and Angela Seckinger to find out what we can expect April 24–26 at Stellar Fest 2026! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #stellarfest #doctorwho #starwars #chrisseckinger #angelaseckinger The post Stellar Fest 2026 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 259 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses one of David Cronenberg’s first horror films as a director – 1981’s “Scanners” starring Steven Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert Silverman, Mayor Moore, and Michael Ironside. A small group of people possess the power to read other people’s minds and control them physically. A covert operation is seeking to gather […] The post Scanners | Episode 511 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 727! We’ve been poking through our stack of old Dynamite magazines again, and we fished out a good one. This issue is from 1982, and the cover features Aileen Quinn, star of Annie. Inside we learn that Annie auditions were held in Boston! We should have slipped into a curly red wig and […] The post Flopcast 727: Hard Knock Flop appeared first on The ESO Network.

Back in 1993, as Next Generation was in its sixth season, Star Trek launched its next bold chapter: Deep Space Nine, the story of a Starfleet crew taking over control of a Cardassian space station. The cast was rounded out by a (at first) hostile Bajoran officer, a curmudgeonly constable, and a Ferengi shopkeeper. We […] The post Deep Space Nine Season 1 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 258 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 26 “The Expanse,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it and have a lot of thoughts on the 9/11 allusions that were a huge part of this episode.  We also discuss this lovely print by artist Amir Abou-Roumié, which […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 81: Second Contact: Space Bermuda Triangle! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with The Monkees’ TOP TEN MOST STREAMED SONGS! We’ll count down the list, give our opinions of each song, and name the songs we think SHOULD be on the list! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the singles “Choose Love” by Ringo Starr and “2 or 3” […] The post The Monkees' Top 10 Most Streamed Songs – Monkeeing Around – Episode 83 appeared first on The ESO Network.

From time immemorial people have told tales of monsters. Are those creatures alien? Forces of Nature? Twisted humans? A new kind of life? In this episode we examine all of the ins and outs of what makes a monster. We talk about what scares us and why that might be appealing. We question whether humans […] The post The 42cast Episode 280: Monster Jam appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep5 – A Horse of Another Color It’s a long shot horse that will get scheming Penguin and Lola their scurrilous scratch. The fix is in, but Bruce enters his horse, Waynebeau, with a surprise jockey that leaves the preying Penguin with clipped wings! Episode aired Thursday, October 12, 1967 Director: Sam […] The post BatChums Episode 101 – A Horse of Another Color appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Chucking Around. This week we are honoring the Legend that is Chuck Norris and talking about 40 Years of Delta Force. In science we talk about Artemis 2, DJ Sea Lion, driverless transport coming to Atlanta, and air Taxis. In Nerd News we discuss Super Girl, Masters of the Universe, The Boys […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Chucking Around appeared first on The ESO Network.

☕ Episode 49: Bees, Bills and YouTube Thrills This episode starts where a lot of conversations seem to live these days—YouTube. We dig into the world of influencers and content creators. Some are making amazing stuff. Others? Not so much. When you have to post to stay relevant, even the most mundane moments become “content.” […] The post Bees, Bills and YouTube Thrills appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 726! Say, what was on TV fifty years ago this week? Let’s check our local listings and find out. Okay, the answer is: Lots of sitcoms, lots of variety shows, and about 6,000 detective shows. But as we go through the week, we’ll also find: Weird cartoons about Noah’s Ark and the Easter […] The post Flopcast 726: Television of 1976 – Lousy With Detectives appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects back on the first time he saw John Badham’s classic Sci-Fi thriller “War Games,” starring Mathew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Barry Corbin, William Bogart, Maury Chaykin, Eddie Deezen, and Michael Madsen. A young computer whiz (Broderick) hacks into what he thinks is a game company’s computer and nearly starts WWIII. […] The post War Games | Episode 510 appeared first on The ESO Network.

5 Forgotten AOR Songs This week Alan from Modern Musicology launches a new side-project! In this series of shows, I’ll tell stories behind some of the albums in my collection. This week, we’re talking about 5 Forgotten AOR Songs! These are tracks that got airplay on Album Oriented Rock radio stations back in the day but have mostly been […] The post Alan’s Record Bin #1 – 5 Forgotten AOR Songs appeared first on The ESO Network.

Celebrate a major milestone with Earth Station Who Episode 400! The crew is joined by author and podcaster R. Alan Siler to explore one of the most beloved eras in Doctor Who history—what makes the Fourth Doctor so special? Portrayed by the legendary Tom Baker, the Fourth Doctor defined a generation of Doctor Who fans […] The post Earth Station Who Episode 400: Why the 4th Doctor Is So Special | Tom Baker Era Deep Dive appeared first on The ESO Network.

The second half of this episode was recorded live on stage at MarsCon 2026. My guest was comedy musician and TikTok star Ross Childs. Or rather, that’s what the plan was, when suddenly Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in his place. Being the seasoned professional I am, I forged ahead and took questions for VPJD […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 14: Let’s Call Them Flaps – featuring Ross Childs appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we fire up the wayback machine with a review of all the Star Trek title sequences and theme songs! It’s a big nostalgia fest for us as we go right back to the very beginning and talk about every show intro in chronological order. Tonight we’ll be covering as many of the legacy […] The post Star Trek Opening Titles Part 1 – Earth Station Trek – Episode 256 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 25 “Bounty,” now that Maria and Bill have watched it.  Plus, our guest from last week, Jarrah from the Women at Warp podcast, is back with us to talk about this episode, which seems to consist mostly of T'Pol writhing […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 79: Second Contact: What Happens in Decon Stays in Decon! (feat. Jarrah from Women at Warp) appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Derek Miner (Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc) and R. Alan Siler (Modern Musicology) to give our fan reactions to two recent releases from The Monkees- The A’s, the B’s, and the Monkees and Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Super Deluxe Edition)!! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations […] The post The A’s, The B’s & Pisces – Monkeeing Around – Episode 81 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep3 – The Wail of the Siren Siren is persuasively power hungry. She trills the perfect tone on Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne in her songstress scheme to learn Batman’s identity and control Wayne’s fortune. Not so fast, chanteuse! Batgirl and Robin sing another tune. Episode aired Thursday, September 28, 1967 Director: […] The post BatChums Episode 99 – The Wail of the Siren appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe join Andy Duggan in Sweatin’ to the Oodies while they discuss the Doctor Who episode Planet of the Ood. 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 196: Planet of the Ood (Ood Juice) appeared first on The ESO Network.

☕ Episode 48: Great Lakes Geek Fest Subtitle: Selling at the Con This week, we take Have Coffee Will Travel on the road—well… to a convention hall here in Sault Ste. Marie for the very first Great Lakes Geek Fest, put on by Kanto Kreations. And yes—we had a booth. Why? Because Shawn is turning […] The post Great Lakes Geek Fest appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Day the Earth Stood Still was a film released in 1951. It tells the story of an alien visitor coming to Earth with an important message for mankind. Humanity fears him, but the greatest threat to them is their own paranoia. In this episode we discuss this film. We talk about the characters and […] The post The 42cast Episode 279: Klaatu Barada Nikto appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rock Hall 2026 Nominees It’s that time of year again! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominations for 2026. Sadly, we aren’t amongst the 1200+ official voters who will be casting their ballots for this year’s inducted class, but that won’t stop us from discussing who we think should and shouldn’t […] The post Modern Musicology #162 – Rock Hall 2026 Nominees appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses the first big feature film from Dan Curtis – 1976’s “Burnt Offerings,” starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis, Lee H Montgomery, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart, Dub Taylor, J8im Myers, and Anthony James. A couple and their young son rent a large house in the country for the summer, but is there some […] The post Burnt Offerings | Episode 508 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs run into more devils as we return to another episode of the Sandman as Morpheus decides who is going to rule hell. On a monster-ravaged, post-apocalyptic Earth where evil has already triumphed, humanity clings to survival as a long-missing Green Lantern—once […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 3 (Legacy #442) – More Devils appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner to discuss their work on Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Super Deluxe Edition)! Andrew also gave us a scoop about his upcoming Monkees project! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #piscesaquariuscaprioronjones #pisces #andrewsandoval #beatlandbooks […] The post Pisces Super Deluxe with Andrew Sandoval – Monkeeing Around – Episode 80 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 724! A few weeks ago, we reviewed the 1925 silent black and white version of The Wizard of Oz, and it was… not great. So this week, we’re watching the 1939 version, which has sound and color (you know, mostly), and is arguably the superior film. And we’re here to talk about it. […] The post Flopcast 724: The Wizard of Oz 1939 – We’re Off to See the Chicken appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep2 – Ring Around the Riddler Tricky Riddler wants to take over the boxing game in Gotham with the mesmerizing help of Siren (Joan Collins). He challenges Batman and underhandedly gains the upper hand, but Batgirl is ready to punch out the perpetrators. Episode aired Thursday, September 21, 1967 Director: Sam Strangis […] The post BatChums Episode 98 – Ring Around the Riddler appeared first on The ESO Network.

Now that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has finished its first season, we take a look back and evaluate it as a whole. What were our favorite episodes? Who were our favorite characters? Where was Lura Thok for half the season? Why did Jay’Den wear a dress?? And when might we see Season 2??? All these […] The post Starfleet Academy Season One – Earth Station Trek – Episode 255 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 25 “Bounty,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Jarrah from Women at Warp is back with us this week to discuss this episode that involves T’Pol going through pon farr, which for some reason mostly seems to involve rubbing her body on every wall. Also, […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 78: What Happens in Decon Stays in Decon! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Welcome to the first-ever MONKEEING AROUND HALL OF FAME! Rock Hall got you down? Tired of your favorite band being overlooked? Well, we’re hosting our own Hall of Fame… and this one is all about The Monkees! This week we are joined by Derek Miner (MIXING LINKS: THE MONKEES ON DISC) and R. Alan Siler […] The post Monkeeing Around Hall of Fame Nominations – Monkeeing Around – Episode 79 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed author David Margolick to discuss his book When Caesar Was King, a compelling look at the life and career of legendary comedian Sid Caesar. A true pioneer of television comedy, Sid Caesar rose to fame during the golden age of live […] The post Sid Caesar: The King of Early TV Comedy | David Margolick Interview | Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: War Machine. This week we are watching the new Netflix scifi action film War Machine. AKA Reacher vs Aliens. In science we talk about brains playing Doom, how the brain can make computers better, sperm whale, and artemis 2 gets ready to launch. In Nerd News we discuss The Boys return, Friday […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: War Machine appeared first on The ESO Network.

For four seasons For All Mankind has told an alternate history of our world. Set in a world where the space race continued, because the Russians put a man on the moon first, the series tells a generational saga about humanity’s exploration of space. With a fully fleshed out alternate universe and a hopeful yet […] The post The 42cast Episode 278: Spatial Orientation appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim reflects on the first time he saw an intense horror film from 1976 which was the film debut for Brooke Shields – “Alice, Sweet Alice,” directed by Alfred Sole and starring Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton, Paula Sheppard, Niles McMaster, Jane Lowry, Rudolph Willrich, Michael Hardstack, Alphonso DeNoble, Gary Allen, and Lillian Roth. In 1961, […] The post Alice, Sweet Alice | Episode 507 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs go to Hell in the Sandman. Batman's investigation into the grotesque “Abomination” project erupts in Issue #9 as he uncovers a trail of mutilated victims and traces it back to Ark M, where he's forced into a brutal confrontation with the […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 2 (Legacy #441) – The Ruler of Hell appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 723! While poking through a box of old magazines at Rubber Chicken Comics, we found something called Superstars of Soul. It’s an odd little educational workbook from 1986, and it taught vocabulary and reading comprehension to the kids while they learned about their favorite soul acts. So we’re flipping through the whole book […] The post Flopcast 723: Superstars of Soul Silliness appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep1 – Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin The Penguin plans to gain immunity from the law by becoming the police commissioner’s son-in-law. He kidnaps Commissioner Gordon’s daughter, Barbara, and threatens her into agreeing to marry him. Unknown to him, Barbara Gordon has a secret crime fighting identity, Batgirl. Alfred learns of her secret […] The post BatChums Episode 97 – Enter Batgirl, Exit Penguin appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach the FINALE of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season One! Will Nustopher Braka meet his final fate? Will Caleb resolve his mommy issues? Will Captain Ake keep her shoes on? Join us as we answer these important questions, and much more, on this thrilling episode! Earth Station […] The post Starfleet Academy “Rubincon” Season Finale – Earth Station Trek – Episode 254 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 24 “First Flight,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. Astronomer Nicole Gugliucci joins us to help us make sense of the nebulous dark matter. A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, […] The post 77: Second Contact: The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Last time that we discussed Invincible we talked about how it stands many of the superhero tropes on its head and gives powerful characterizations without wallowing in cynicism as so many series do. In this episode we take a look at the third season of Amazon Prime’s Invincible. We discuss what this season teaches us […] The post The 42cast Episode 277: Full Marks appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 47 — From Star Trek to Van Life This episode of Have Coffee Will Travel looks a little different…because it is. For the first time, Shawn set up a camera and filmed the podcast while recording the audio. Why? Because he's gearing up to launch a new YouTube project called The Long Way Around. […] The post Episode 47 — From Star Trek to Van Life appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses Director Larry Cohen’s Horror-Comedy “The Stuff,” starring Michael Moriarity, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul sorvino, Danny Aiello, Patrick )O’Neal, Scott Bloom, and several 80s notables from film and television. This dark look at consumerism and the foibles of the “Me” Generation has developed quite a cult following during the 41 years since its […] The post The Stuff | Episode 506 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Music of 1976 This week we set the controls to the heart of 1976 to revisit some of the great music that came out that year! Of course, we cover the biggie, Frampton Comes Alive. We also report on three of the biggest movements of ’76 — Prog, Glam, and Disco. Along the way, we […] The post Modern Musicology #161 – The Music of 1976 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 722! In the wake of last week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame episode, Kevin and the Mayor check out documentaries about two of the nominees: Luther Vandross and Jeff Buckley. (Kevin also stumbled upon a 1985 movie starring Tatum O’Neal and Irene Cara that we suspect has never been seen by anyone […] The post Flopcast 722: Uncertain Fury appeared first on The ESO Network.

After more than six decades, Doctor Who remains one of the most imaginative franchises in television history — but in 2026, the show stands at a fascinating crossroads. Where is the TARDIS headed next? What has the modern era done right, what's been lost along the way, and what does the series need now to […] The post Doctor Who in 2026: Evolution, Reinvention… or a Rest? Live From Pensacon appeared first on The ESO Network.