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Cigar Nerds Podcast and The Masters of the Universe. This week we travel to Eternia to check out the latest live action He-Man movie. Does it impress a child of the 80s or not? I have the power! In science we talk about robots taking retail jobs, AI saving the whales, VR changes your brain, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: And The Masters of the Universe appeared first on The ESO Network.

The legendary Paul McCartney has a very busy time lately, with a new album (The Boys of Dungeon Lane), appearances on Saturday Night Live and the final Stephen Colbert show, a new exhibition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a recent book and documentary. Rob and Alan talk all about McCartney’s goings […] The post Modern Musicology #169 – McCARTNEY appeared first on The ESO Network.

MONSTER ATTACK! celebrates its 10th Season Anniversary and Jim discusses the first time he saw the 1951 Sci-Fi Classic “The Thing From Another World,” starring Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Douglas Spencer, Robert Cornwate, Dewey Martin, Robert Nichols, William Self, Eduard Franz, Paul Frees, George Fenneman, and James Arness. Produced by Howard Hawks and directed by […] The post The Thing From Another World| Episode 520 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs meet the King of Dreams as we discuss this week’s episode of The Sandman. Barry Allen's past is revealed as he joins Elenore Thawne's Project Olympus setting in motion the events that eventually create Wally West and the series' central conflict […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 10 (Legacy #449) – Long Live the King appeared first on The ESO Network.

The world was stunned in 2021 when Disney announced that it would continue the popular series of X-Men: The Animated Series with X-Men ’97. The decision came in the aftermath of huge streaming numbers for the original animated show on Disney+. Realizing that there was a market for a continuation, Disney decided to create a […] The post The 42cast Episode 286: Nostalgia Trip appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are joined by friend of the show Jarrod Cooper, who attended this year's Star Trek: The Cruise! He'll tell us all about his experiences and make us all jealous that we weren't there! First, though, we'll chat a bit about the recent Doctor Who news! Earth Station Trek is a part of […] The post Star Trek: The Cruise – Earth Station Trek – Episode 267 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Hey hey, they're the monkeys! We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 3 “Extinction,” but only Bill has actually watched it and will explain to Jamie, Maria and our special guest Stephen Granade what happened on this episode, where in a quest to track down the Xindi, Archer and co. land on a planet […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 87: People Say We Monkey Around! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with special guest Kevin Eldridge (host of The Flopcast) to chat about the ill-fated comedy film, Keep Off My Grass, starring Micky Dolenz as… You Know! We also chat about what's happening in the world of the Monkees, including the tenth anniversary Deluxe Edition of Good Times and an unreleased […] The post Keep Off My Grass – Monkeeing Around – Episode 92 appeared first on The ESO Network.

You can’t escape it, A.I. is everywhere. Whether it’s visual images, formulaic essays, or videos depicting dead actors in new scenes you see the influence of A.I. all over. In this episode we discuss A.I. We talk about potential uses for the technology , how it’s being utilized currently, and where we’d like to see […] The post The 42cast Episode 285: Head in the Cloud appeared first on The ESO Network.

Shaken, stirred, and unforgettable! This week on Tales from Hollywoodland, the crew takes a fascinating look at The Femme Fatales of James Bond—the glamorous, dangerous, and iconic women who helped define the legendary 007 franchise. From seductive spies and deadly assassins to unforgettable Bond girls and complex villains, we explore the characters who stole scenes, […] The post License to Thrill: The Femme Fatales of James Bond appeared first on The ESO Network.

Saturday Night Live has concluded its most recent seasons on both sides of the pond! Both SNL US and UK broadcast their finales on May 16. That means it’s time to find out what the best musical performances were on both shows. I’ll count down my Top 10 selections from SNL Season 51 and the Top 5 from SNL UK Season 1, […] The post Alan’s Record Bin #4 – SNL 2026 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, Leah officially becomes a beekeeper. After a year of classes, research, planning, and anticipation, she made the six-hour trip south to pick up her first honey bee colony and bring it home. We talk about the journey, the learning curve, and how Shawn and his dad prepared a home for the bees on […] The post Honey, We Got Bees! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mansion Of The Doomed | Episode 519 Jim rerturns to the fifth film MONSTER ATTACK! discussed in its 10-year history with a 50th Anniversary look at the 1976 cult classic “Mansion Of The Doomed,” starring Richard Basehart, Lance Henriksen, Gloria Grahame, Trish Stewart, Vic Tayback, Katherine Stewart, Al Ferrara, and Libby Chase. An obsessed research […] The post Mansion Of The Doomed | Episode 519 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are visited by the Kindly Ones as we dive into another review of The Sandman. Superman’s partnership with Supercorp collapses when Mercy Graves betrays him by weaponizing his symbol, unleashing Kryptonite-powered attacks, and revealing a super-powered new Lex Luthor clone in […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 9 (Legacy #448) – The Kindly Ones appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 735! Sixty years ago, The Monkees debuted as a TV show about a band, quickly grew into a real band, were wildly successful for just a few years, then faded away. Forty years ago, reruns on MTV inspired a new generation of Monkeemania, and so Micky, Davy, and Peter hit the road for […] The post Flopcast 735: Monkeeing Around in 1986 appeared first on The ESO Network.

They went to save the rainforest. The rainforest had other plans. Tea and Karen dive deep into Eli Roth’s 2013 cannibal horror love letter The Green Inferno — a film that takes a group of well meaning student activists, drops them in the Amazon, and lets a very hungry tribe sort out the rest. They […] The post I can smell my friend being cooked. | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Gene L. Coon had an incredibly influential run as a writer and producer during the first two seasons of Star Trek. This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew will take a look at his pseudonymous contributions to Star Trek’s third season, including “Spock’s Brain,” “Spectre of the Gun,” “Wink of an Eye,” and “Let That […] The post Lee Cronin’s Star Trek – Earth Station Trek – Episode 266 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 2 “Anomaly” now that Bill and Maria have watched it and have lots of opinions on how much we all hate that torture storyline. Plus, in our Mammary Alpha segment we discuss the curious case of the two Crewman Fullers.   […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 86: Second Contact: Spaceballs: The Star Trek Episode! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Helmets and Hutts. This week we talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars return to the big screen. In science we discuss rocket explosions, T-Rex arms, hologram assistants, and mech suits. In Nerd News we talk about X-Men 97, IP Man returns, The Odyssey, Modern Warfare 4, and The Get out […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Helmets and Hutts appeared first on The ESO Network.

Section 31 was originally meant to be a new Star Trek TV series on Paramount Plus. The Covid-19 pandemic put those plans on hold. By the time that the pandemic was over, Michelle Yeoh’s career had been catapulted into the stratosphere by Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Wanting to continue working with Yeoh Paramount re-tooled […] The post The 42cast Episode 284: Inconceivable! – A Section 31 Review (We Watched It So You Don’t Have To) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 734! In the early 80s, video games were so popular that they inspired a weird pack of Saturday morning cartoons. The Pac-Man cartoon was first, and was soon followed by Saturday Supercade, Dragon’s Lair, and Pole Position. Saturday Supercade featured short segments based on several games: Donkey Kong (both original and Junior), Frogger, […] The post Flopcast 734: Monkey Muscle appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits the time he first watched Hammer’s 1956 Classic Sci-Fi Film – “X The Unknown,” starring Dean Jagger, Leo McKerm, Edward Chapman, William Lucas, Peter Hammond, Ian McHaughton, Michael Ripper, Anthony Newley, and Edward Judd. A strange radioactive substance oozes out of the ground and threatens a nearby village in Scotland. But can the […] The post X The Unknown | Episode 518 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Music of 1986 (Part 2) We continue our examination of the year 1986 by talking about the albums that were released in the second half of the year. Metal and rap were reigning supreme with releases from Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Slayer, and The Beastie Boys, but pop and rock offered up some really strong records as well with major […] The post Modern Musicology #168 – The Music of 1986 (Part 2) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Recorded live at Stellar Fest 2026! Keith Johnson (Earth Station Trek) leads a panel comprised of Tony Bowers, Buck Melton, and Hollis Jo McCollum in a deep dive into the surprisingly passionate and varied love life of Starfleet’s most buttoned up officer, Mr. Spock! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, […] The post The Many Loves of Mister Spock – Earth Station Trek – BONUS EPISODE appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on the Earth Station Who podcast, the crew is joined by author and longtime Whovian R. Alan Siler to discuss the definitive episodes of the first eight Doctors from Classic Doctor Who. From the First Doctor through the Eighth Doctor, the team debates which classic Doctor Who stories best represent each incarnation of […] The post Classic Doctor Who's Definitive Episodes | The First Eight Doctors Ranked appeared first on The ESO Network.

There are many reasons why Santana Maynard is an ideal choice to be a guest on this podcast. She is an actor, both on screen and behind the microphone doing voiceover for anime. She is a producer of live events for the FanExpo family of fandom conventions. And with her presences on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 16: I Object! – featuring Santana Maynard appeared first on The ESO Network.

Behind the Curtain with the Dragon Con Puppetry Track What does it take to turn foam, felt, fabric and a little imagination into believable characters that can make an audience laugh, react and occasionally forget there's a human underneath the table? This month, Jen, Mike & Channing head backstage with Beau from the Dragon Con […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 5: Some Strings Attached! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we take a look at one of the most unique recurring characters in all of Trek, Lt. Reginald Barclay! We’ll revisit all of the episodes in which he appears and recount some of our favorite Broccoli moments, talking about what makes this character special. Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO […] The post Lieutenant Broccoli – Earth Station Trek – Episode 265 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 2 “Anomaly,” but only Jamie has actually watched this episode where Archer goes full war criminal and the crew discovers their first large round thing of season 3. Rikermendations: Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 85: Spaceballs: The Star Trek Episode! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with David Jones (1965), Davy’s debut solo album on the Colpix label! We are joined by special guest Derek Miner (Mixing Links: The Monkees on Disc) who brought a special treat! We also chat about what's happening in the world of the Monkees, including the tenth anniversary and upcoming Deluxe […] The post David Jones (1965) – Monkeeing Around – Episode 90 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 1 “The Xindi,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “So long, Suliban,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 84: Second Contact: So long, Suliban appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with the TEN YEAR Anniversary of The Monkees’ 50th Anniversary album, Good Times! This is a special album to Chuck and Veronica, as it was their gateway into The Monkees’ fandom! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #goodtime #adamschlesinger #mikeviola #harrynilsson […] The post Good Times! Ten Year Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 89 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep10 – Surf’s Up! Joker’s Under! The Joker, hoping to win hearts and minds as a surfing champ, uses a kidnapping and devious devices to steal the skills. Contestants drop out while Batman and Robin drop in to make sure Joker wipes out. Episode aired Thursday, November 16, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph […] The post BatChums Episode 106 – Surf’s Up! Joker’s Under! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 732! Inspired by last week’s Happy Days cast reunion event (which we attended as part of our court-ordered community service), we’re finally taking a deep dive into this classic goofy sitcom of the 70s and 80s. Including: How Happy Days and American Graffiti sort of created each other! The Happy Days pilot episode […] The post Flopcast 732: Happy Days Are Weird Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Finish Him…AGAIN. This week we head to outworld to talk about Mortal Kombat 2. Is it good or a box office fatality? In science we talk about lost robot cars, AI tire shops, penguin scientist, and David Attenborough’s wasp. In Nerd News we discuss Evil Dead Burn, Passengers, Hungry, Stewart Fails to […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Finish Him…AGAIN! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rock Icons This week we have the privilege of being visited by Giles Moon, the head of music curation at Julien’s Auctions, who gives us the inside scoop of the upcoming Music Icons auction, which takes place May 29-30 at the Hard Rock Cafe Times Square in New York City. The sale features nearly 700 items from icons such […] The post Modern Musicology #166 – Music Icons (Julien’s Auctions) appeared first on The ESO Network.

It;s a MONSTER ATTACK! Double Feature as Jim revisits two classic Universal films – “The Mummy’s Hand” * “The Mummy’s Tomb,” starring Dick Foran, Wallace Ford, George Zucco, Peggy Moran, Cecil Kellaway, Tom Tyler, Lon Chaney, John Hubbard and Turhan Bey. Universal continued its monster parade of movies with two enteries concernong a 3,000-year-old mummy […] The post The Mummy’s Hand-Tomb| Episode 516 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The series for the MCU’s newest title character, Wonder Man dropped earlier this year. It tells the story of Simon Williams as he navigates the Hollywood scene in an attempt to land his dream roll. His secret: that he has super powers in a world that mistrusts them. In this episode we discuss the first […] The post The 42cast Episode 282: Wondering About appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the Earth Station Trek crew takes a bit of a thematic shoreleave to revisit one of the classics of sci-fi film, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951) starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, and a guy in a big robot costume. We’ll review the movie and see what Trek connections we can find […] The post BEYOND TREK: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) – Earth Station Trek – Episode 263 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’re back after a short break to kick off Enterprise … sorry, STAR TREK: Enterprise Season 3 with episode 1: The Xindi but only Maria has actually watched the episode. The Enterprise crew are in the Expanse lookin for some Xindi. A trip to a mining planet to gather information goes predictably awry when Trip […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 83: So long, Suliban! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern (The Gen-X Muse) and R. Alan Siler (Modern Musicology) to revisit the Monkees’ 1990’s album, Justus! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are packed! Check out the new singles “Home to Us” by Paul McCartney feat. Ringo Starr, “The Sky Isn't Falling” by Strawberry Alarm […] The post Justus- 30th Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 88 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we celebrate the incredible career of comedy icon Mel Brooks, affectionately known as “The 99-Year-Old Man.” From groundbreaking films to unforgettable performances, Mel Brooks has shaped the world of comedy and entertainment for decades. Join us as we take a deep dive into the Mel Brooks […] The post Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Comedy Legend | Career Retrospective appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 731! We actually left the studio a few times this week, so this show is just a quick recap of our various silly activities. Including: Beloved folk singer-songwriter Dar Williams live in concert! The Footloose musical live from New Hampshire! Losing at trivia to Britney Spears’s lower back tattoo! And a live Happy […] The post Flopcast 731: Holding Out for a Tractor Fight appeared first on The ESO Network.

Madeline Brumby and Shane Morton (The Silver Scream Spook Show) join Jim  to discuss  Ishiro Honda’s classic 1964 Kaiju film “Ghidora, The Three-Headed Monster, starring Yosuke Natsuki, Yuriko Hoshi, Hiroshi Koizumi, Akiko Wakabayashi, Hisaya Ito, Haruo Nakajima, Masanon Shinohara, Shoichi Hirose, and The Peanuts.. The appearance of a strange woman, who warns everyone of Earth’s […] The post Ghidora The Three-Headed Monster| Episode 515 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rock Super Bowl X On April 18, 1981, I saw my very first all-day stadium show, billed the Rock Super Bowl, featuring Heart, Blue Öyster Cult, Cheap Trick, Firefall, and UFO. In this episode I give you a rundown of that show, share some memories from that amazing day, and play some of the songs that […] The post Alan’s Record Bin #3 – Rock Super Bowl X (1981) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks Take Over the Show The shadows are deep, the music is loud and the creatures of the night have claimed another episode of the Dragon Con Report. This time, we're joined by the directors from the Urban Fantasy and Horror Tracks at Dragon Con, along with legendary Goth Party DJ – DJ […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 4: Creatures of the Con Night appeared first on The ESO Network.

This time, The 42cast, is proud to welcome prolific animation writer Brynne Chandler on to the show. Brynne talks to us about her decades of experience, focusing on many ground-breaking series from the 80’s and 90’s including He-Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Batman: The Animated Series, and Gargoyles. She talks with us about her experiences […] The post The 42cast Episode 281: The Brynne Chandler Interview appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we will be honoring one of the longest traditions in Star Trek history by counting down our favorite courtroom episodes! Every series has done at least one courtroom episode–even Lower Decks! How do they rank? Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #nextgeneration #deepspacenine […] The post TREK COURT! – Earth Station Trek – Episode 262 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Cary Gordon (Metal Geeks) and Chris Nicchi (The Metal Exchange) to dive into POOL IT! This will be an episode for the Eighties kids as we’re celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Monkees 20th (21st) anniversary album! Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the new singles […] The post POOL IT! 40th (39th) Anniversary – Monkeeing Around – Episode 87 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This one's a few days late—but for a really good reason. Leah's been out of town working as a nurse, helping care for First Nations evacuees from Fort Albany. Every spring, flooding forces northern communities out of their homes. This time, many were relocated to Toronto—about eight hours from us. Leah stepped in as a […] The post Late Episode, Big Stories: Flood Evacuations, Anniversary Adventures & Yard Sale Letdowns appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep9 – How to Hatch a Dinosaur Egghead, Olga and the Cossacks are coming! This time their odious idea is to radiate a Neosaurus egg and have the dinosaur dine on our dauntless defenders. Can this monstrous case be cracked? Episode aired Thursday, November 9, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Stanford Sherman […] The post BatChums Episode 105 – How to Hatch a Dinosaur appeared first on The ESO Network.