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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.

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach “300th Night,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s first season! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #300thnight The post Starfleet Academy “300th Night” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 253 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 24 “First Flight,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. Archer finds out that an old colleague, A.G. Robinson, has died and this prompts him to tell T’Pol the story of how he, AG, and Trip committed serious crimes back when they were test pilots trying […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 76: The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci) appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with a discussion of the Monkees episode “Too Many Girls” and reflecting on the life and legacy of Neil Sedaka. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #toomanygirls #imabeliever #steppinstone #neilsedaka #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #davyjones #petertork The post Too Many Girls – Monkeeing Around – Episode 78 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 105: Unusual English Words. Tasked with providing a Polish colleague with teaching them a new English word every day, Paul has scoured the English language to find some old and obscure words. Dan Shawn and a virtual Kacey throw in their own selection for good measure. With a brief […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 105: Unusual English Words. appeared first on The ESO Network.

Love at Dragon Con: Real Couples Share Their Meet-Cute Stories Can you really meet your soulmate at Dragon Con? In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we sit down with attendees who met their significant others at the convention… and are still rolling initiative together years later. From chance encounters in crowded hotel lobbies to […] The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep60 – The Duo Defy Back in his iceberg headquarters, Mr. Freeze persuades the kidnapped Professor Isaacson to build him a thermodynamic ice ray beam. He issues an ultimatum that he will begin freezing the entire country if his demands are not met, then gives a demonstration of his weapon. As the […] The post BatChums Episode 96 – The Duo Defy appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the hosts sit down with acclaimed entertainment research expert and author Kevin Goetz to discuss his fascinating new book, How to Score in Hollywood. For decades, Goetz has been one of Hollywood's most influential voices behind the scenes, shaping how studios understand audiences through movie test screenings […] The post How to Score in Hollywood: Author Kevin Goetz on Movie Test Screenings, Audience Research & Film Success appeared first on The ESO Network.

We all have them. They’re the series that got away. They’re the things that we think about with a wistful “what if..?” as we contemplate what would have happened if one of our favorite series had continued. In this episode we dive deep into the nostalgia well. We discuss the series that we loved that […] The post The 42cast Episode 276: Never Forget appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 721! The new list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees was just released, and as usual we spend a whole episode kicking it around. And once again we’re joined by writer, publisher, and podcaster (BatChums, Dragon Con Report, Earth Station Who) Michael Gordon! Join us as we recall seeing INXS live, […] The post Flopcast 721: Still Whining About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Don’t Die. This week we are talking about the weirdest movie we’ve ever seen Good Luck Have Fun Don’t Die. In science we talk about AI wants to nuke everyone, bird drones, one million satellites, and smart underwear. In Nerd News we discuss the new Mandalorian trailer, Spider Noir, Mortal Kombat 2, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Don’t Die appeared first on The ESO Network.

Welcome to the first Episode of The Legends of the DCU Podcast! This week Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs begin their review of The Sandman Season 2. Dick Grayson starts training with Batman just weeks after his parents' death, juggling school and grief while facing early threats like Two-Face and Clayface, even as a new […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode #1 (Legacy #440) – Season of Mists appeared first on The ESO Network.

In the new episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, three characters deal with the aftereffects of trauma via theatre, while we visit SAM’s homeworld, Kasq, for the first time (sort of). Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #thelifeofthestars #theatre #ourtown #marywiseman The post Starfleet Academy “The Life of the Stars” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 252 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 23 “Regeneration,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it.  We all generally liked this episode but just couldn't turn off the portion of our brain that wouldn't stop whispering the word “continuity.” And, in our Read Alerts section, we […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 75: Second Contact: Tip of the Iceborg! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep59 – Ice Spy Mr. Freeze is back in town, and has plans to build an icy weapon that will have the world at his control. With help from Glacia Glaze, the renowned ice skater, he captures Professor Isaacson and tries to extract the secret formula for instant ice from him. Mr. […] The post BatChums Episode 95 – Ice Spy appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe discusses the Doctor Who episode The Fires of Pompeii and Toni makes some noise. 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 195: The Fires of Pompeii (The Rule of At Least 3) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 46: Showgirls VS Alien This week, we dove headfirst into the neon chaos of Showgirls. Leah had seen it years ago. Shawn had not. We pressed play with cautious optimism. That optimism did not survive. The acting feels loud, awkward, and strangely theatrical. The story wanders. Characters make choices that defy logic. And yes, […] The post Showgirls VS Alien appeared first on The ESO Network.

Halftime! Super Bowl 60 was held on February 8, featuring a halftime show by Latin superstar Bad Bunny (with special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin), and a pre-game performance by neo-punks Green Day. But in reaction against this, there was a second, independant “All American” halftime show featuring Kid Rock, Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice, and Brantley Gilbert. Both shows had their controversies […] The post Modern Musicology #160 – Halftime! appeared first on The ESO Network.