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80s Movie Soundtracks Everybody loves 80s movies, right? This week we are joined by author and film historiian John Malahy, whose new book Rewinding the 80s: Cinema Under the Influence of Music Videos, Action Stars, and a Cold War was released October 2025, to talk about the great soundtracks of the decade, from Top Gun, Flashdance, Lost Boys and Gorgio Moroder’s weird […] The post Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we explore the dark and devastating world of Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez. This powerful collection of horror short stories mixes supernatural terror with the real horrors of everyday life in Argentina, including political unrest, gendered violence, and poverty. We discuss how Enriquez uses horror […] The post We’re going to flaunt our scars | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we step into the bright daylight and floral terror of A24's modern folk-horror film Midsommar. Directed by Ari Aster, this movie blends grief, emotional manipulation, and cult psychology into one of the most unique and disturbing horror stories of the last decade. We explore Dani's heartbreaking journey through trauma […] The post Let the Festivities begin  | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Boo, we shine a light on one of the most haunting and thought-provoking horror series of the last decade: Midnight Mass by Mike Flanagan. This limited series blends religious horror, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable character arcs, leaving a deep impact on both fans and critics. We explore the show's major […] The post What a Monstrous idea Father | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Officers Kelso and Dashiell will be on an away mission, so it'll just be Keith and Alan crewing the ship! We will be relying on YOU for our topic tonight! Give us a question — thoughtful, insightful, irreverent, off-the-wall, silly, etc — and we'll answer it LIVE. Do you want us to debate between two […] The post Ask Us Anything – Earth Station Trek – Episode 241 appeared first on The ESO Network.

It's time for a non-corporeal body swap adventure! We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 18 “The Crossing ,” but only our guest, author Scott Sigler, has actually watched the episode. He tells us about one of the strangest episodes this show has thrown at us so far.  Rikermendations: Sound assistance by K.O. Myers […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 64: When You Wisp Upon a Starship! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 102: 100 Film Bucket List. This episode we create our 100 film bucket list. The gang all brought 25 films to add to the list and it is Paul’s task to watch as many films as he can and report back. This may take some time. If you […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode102 – 100 Movie Bucket List appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep47 – The Joker’s Last Laugh Counterfeit money is being distributed by respectable citizens in Gotham City. Batman and Robin investigate, and find one of the Joker’s lifelike robots substituting for a bank teller. They are certain who is behind the crime. But to get actual proof, Batman plans to visit the […] The post BatChums Episode 83 – The Joker’s Last Laugh appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Badlands. This week we are talking about Predator Badlands, time to cheer for the bad guy. Get to the choppa. In science we talk AI truckers, ufo docs, deliveries from space, supersonic jets. In Nerd News we discuss Masters of the Universe comics, Hunting Season, Wild Blue Skies, Far Cry, and Kill […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Bad Lands appeared first on The ESO Network.

Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew as they celebrate the remarkable career of Robert Redford — legendary actor, Oscar-winning director, producer, and lifelong activist. From Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid to The Sting, Ordinary People, and the founding of Sundance, we explore Redford's impact on Hollywood, independent film, and social activism. Discover behind-the-scenes stories, […] The post Robert Redford: Celebrating a Hollywood Legend — Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

Ironheart was the final installment of Marvel’s Phase Five. Delayed and extended by Covid as well as the writer’s and actor’s strikes, Phase Five of Marvel felt like it took significantly longer to complete than the previous phases. In this episode we review the character of Ironheart. We talk about what we each knew about […] The post The 42cast Episode 264: Let’s Make a Deal appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 708! Before we plunge into weeks of holiday silliness, here’s something different for you! Five years ago, our friend Amanda decided to run at least one mile in each of the 351 towns and cities that make up Massachusetts. A month ago, she finished. And she’s here to tell us all about the […] The post Flopcast 708: Amanda Runs This Town appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim dedicates this podcast to the memory of his friend Debra Reed who starred in the 1990 Cult Classic “Troll 2,” also staring George Hardy, Michael Stephenson, Margo Prey, Connie McFarland, Robert Ormsby, Jason Wright, Jason Steadman, Don Packard and directed by Claudio Fregasso. This “So bad it’s good” film has been a staple of […] The post Troll 2| Episode 492 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review the first episode of Season 2 of Peacemaker. In Challengers of the Unknown #3–5, the team's quest to uncover the cosmic fallout of Darkseid's death leads them through dinosaur lands and alien science, a sentient asteroid's infection, and a tense clash with the […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 427 – The Ties That Grind appeared first on The ESO Network.

TV Theme Songs! We’ve got a fun one for you this week! Stephanie leads the Modern Musicology gang in a discussion of our favorite TV Theme Songs! We each select five of our favorite themes, give a little story behind it, and say why we love it. Our discussion covers everything from sci-fi, police and medical dramas […] The post Modern Musicology #154 – TV Theme Songs! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Rok Hall The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame held their 2025 induction ceremony was held on November 8, and Rob and Alan are here to review it all! The 2025 class of inductees are: Performer Category: Musical Influence Award: Musical Excellence Award: Ahmet Ertegun Award: We review all of the key moments, including all the performances, plus acceptance […] The post Modern Musicology #153 – 2025 Rock Hall Inductions! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we are taking a break from Star Trek Enterprise and instead going on an away mission to visit the 1986 movie Highlander. Jamie flat out refused to watch the movie, so instead, Bill and our special guest John Stephen King (who you may know as the voice of our computer) explain Highlander to […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 63: Away Mission to Highlander! appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cults of Dragon Con Volume 1 of a new ongoing segment In honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary, we’re starting a new series delving into some of the histories of the various cults of our beloved Dragon Con. There are SO MANY different obsessions us con goers have become enamored with, we couldn’t keep […] The post The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode 11 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep46 – A Riddling Controversy The Riddler now has enough money to buy Professor Charm’s Demolecularizer. He demonstrates his weapon on a park statue and issues an ultimatum. If all criminal statutes are not rescinded, he will begin dissolving all buildings in Gotham. Episode aired Thursday, Feb 9, 1967 Director: James B. […] The post BatChums Episode 82 – A Riddling Controversy appeared first on The ESO Network.

Joe Heath revolutionizes stand-up comedy. You’re welcome. Music by Vincent E.L.Intro – Ray FriesenOutro – Christine CherryArt & Dad – Brad Heath Download • YouTube • RSS • Patreon • iTunes • Google Play • ESO Network The post The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Joe Heath – Tight Five appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 707! As we creep into the holidays, once again we’re looking back at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades of the past. (Debbie Gibson is scheduled to perform at this year’s parade, so you should all be road-tripping to Manhattan RIGHT NOW.) We start with the 2015 parade (featuring that top-hatted honey-roasted freak, Mr. Peanut), […] The post Flopcast 707: Holiday Torso Mishaps appeared first on The ESO Network.

Doctor Who continues to light up our television screens after sixty-two years. In all those years there have been periodic discussions within fandom over whether a particular story or time period within the series is sexist or even if Doctor Who as a whole has sexist undertones. In recent years, the charge has come that […] The post The 42cast Episode 263: Is Doctor Who Sexist? appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses an interpretation of a classic monster movie that made quite an impact on him when it was released in 1985 – “The Bride,” starring Sting, Jennifer Beals, Clancy Brown, David Rappaport, Geraldine Page, Anthony Higgins, Alexei Sayle, Cary Elwes and directed by Franc Roddam. This retelling of the “Frankenstein” saga was not initially […] The post The Bride | Episode 491 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review comics and stupid happens. In Action Comics #1082–1084, Superman investigates why reformed villains like Major Disaster are relapsing into crime, uncovers a conspiracy manipulating them alongside Batman, and ultimately learns that alien Foreverers have been exploiting their DNA to prolong their own lives. […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 426 – Stupid Happens appeared first on The ESO Network.

If the VH-1 show “Totally Obsessed” were still making new episodes, then Micah Hirsh would have been on it as the “The Emperor's New Groove” guy! He breaks down the whole franchise on “The Emperor's New Podcast”, which I have appeared on a couple of times. Micah came to L.A. for a special 25th anniversary […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode #10: How Micah Got His Groove Back – featuring Micah Hirsh appeared first on The ESO Network.

Remember the days when you would sit around with your friends and play records for each other? Well, that’s what we do on this week’s Modern Musicology! To celebrate Anthony’s 38th birthday, he shares with us 20 songs that he loves and gets our reaction to them. Anthony’s tastes range from pop to metal, from prog to […] The post Modern Musicology #152 – Anthony’s Birthday Extravaganza! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Saddle up your targs, Pardners! This week the EST Crew moseys on over to the Wild West! We’ll be talking about all the ways Westerns have been done in various Trek series and beyond! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #spacewestern #wagontraintothestars #spectreofthegun The post Space Westerns – Earth Station Trek – Episode 240 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 17 “Canamar.” now that Jamie and Maria have watched it and have a lot of thoughts about this Star Trek version of ConAir (ConAirMar?). Also, in everyone's favorite segment Mammary Alpha, we learn about the absolutely bananas Memory Alpha page […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 62: Second Contact: Smug Criminals! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep45 – Batman’s Anniversary During a party for Batman’s crime-fighting anniversary, the Riddler appears and nabs a golden calf filled with money for charity. His next target is the Gotham City Bank, which he floods for an underwater robbery. Although Batman and Robin try to stop him, the villain makes a clean […] The post BatChums Episode 81 – Batman’s Anniversary appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 706! When our favorite 1980s soft rock band comes to the town where we spent the 1980s, you know we’ll be there. And so Kevin has a report from the sold out Air Supply concert at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket, Rhode Island! (We were front row center. Close enough to catch an […] The post Flopcast 706: This Girl Loves Her Air Supply appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Let’s Be Frank. This week we’re talking about Guillermo Del Toro’s version of Frankenstein. In Blowing smoke we do a book review, yes we can read, and we’re reading Cry Havoc by Jack Carr. In Nerd News we discuss The Bride, Sisu 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Fall Out season 2, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Let’s Be Frank appeared first on The ESO Network.

Step behind the velvet curtain on this week's Tales From Hollywoodland as we explore the legendary Movie Studio Moguls who shaped the Golden Age of Hollywood and transformed the film industry. From iconic power players to behind-the-scenes empire builders, we dive into how these studio giants discovered stars, launched careers, and redefined the business of […] The post Movie Studio Moguls: The Titans Who Built Hollywood | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox Joins Jim for a duscussion of the 1956 classic based on the immortal novel by Herman Melville – “Moby Dick,” starring Gregory Peck, Richard Baseheart, Leo Genn, Orson Welles, James Robertson Justice, Harry Andrews, Friedrich von Ledeur, Francis Wolf, Royal Dano, and directed by John Huston. This well-known tale involves the observations of […] The post Moby Dick | Episode 490 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The film, Spartacus, is an epic story released in 1960. Starring Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film boasts a star-studded cast and beautifully filmed scenes in Super Technirama 70, which recorded 6K of resolution and making it ideal for display on the modern Ultra High Definition (4K) TV’s that we have today. […] The post The 42cast Episode 262: I Am Spartacus appeared first on The ESO Network.

How will AI evolve from where it is now to what we see in Star Trek? We’ll talk about the ways AI is depicted across the different series, how realistic the portrayal is (or isn’t), whether the franchise is anti-AI, etc. We’ll discuss some of the ways that AI could be used in the future, […] The post AI From Present to Future – Earth Station Trek – Episode 239 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 17 “Canamar,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. Archer confesses he’s a criminal, Trip gets stuck next to That Guy on a long flight, and while T’Pol is in charge, everyone does their jobs competently. Is this the first Enterprise mirror universe episode? No, it’s […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 61: Smug Criminals! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern of The Gen-X Muse to discuss the Monkees episode “Dance, Monkee, Dance!” As we go along, we’ll also chat about how our guest found The Monkees, what’s currently happening in the world of the Monkees, and more! Our ‘You May Also Like recommendation this week is “Monsters,” […] The post Dance, Monkee, Dance with Chris McGovern The Gen-X Muse – Monkeeing Around – Episode 75 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep44 – Penguin’s Disastrous End The Penguin attempts his scheme’s masterstroke, complete with an audacious means of escape no one will see coming. Episode aired Thursday, Feb 2, 1967 Director: James B. Clark Writer: Stanford Sherman Cast: Adam West – Batman Burt Ward – Robin Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – […] The post BatChums Episode 80 – Penguin’s Disastrous End appeared first on The ESO Network.

On October 16, 2025 one of the most influential guitarists in the history of rock – ACE FREHLEY of KISS – passed away at the age of 74.  Court Lewis and Matt Alschbach of the Rock and Metal Profs Podcast join us to share memories of Ace and talk about his impact on the musical landscape. We share our favorite songs, […] The post Modern Musicology #151-ACE!! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 705! We’re back with our full report on the city of Seattle, which turned out to be way over on the other side of the continent. (Probably should have packed a bag or something…) How many weird and silly activities could we squish into just a few days out west? Let’s find out. […] The post Flopcast 705: Flopless in Seattle appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim discusses a cult classic Ghost Story film from 1980 – “The Changeling,” starring George C Scott, Trish Van Devere, Melvyn Douglas, Jean Marsh, John Colicos, Barry Morse, and Madeline Sherwood. Based on a stroy by Russell Hunter and directed by Peter Medak, the film centers around a famous composer who lost his wife and […] The post The Changeling 1980 | Episode 489 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs review Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three. In Justice League: The Atom Project #1–6, Captain Atom, Ray Palmer, and Ryan Choi must navigate clashing agendas, military interference, and the Legion of Doom's Inferno while wielding a dangerous new power-transfer technology that […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 425 – Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three appeared first on The ESO Network.

Fallout is a TV series on Amazon Prime based on the video game series of the same name. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic future, Fallout tells the story of the world after a nuclear war through the interactions of the characters left within the wasteland left behind, the cities that are left, and the residents […] The post The 42cast Episode 261: Vaulting the Apocalypse appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew will beam down to Ceti Alpha V to discuss the first Official Star Trek dramatic podcast, Star Trek: Khan! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #khan #fullcastaudio #podcast The post Star Trek Khan – Earth Station Trek – Episode 238 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 16 “Future Tense,” now that Maria and Bill have watched it.  A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “Future Imperfect!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 60: Second Contact: Future Imperfect! appeared first on The ESO Network.

TICKET PRICES Rob, Alan, and Stephanie — joined by our buddy JM Tuffley — go on a bit of a passionate, cathartic rant about a topic that really gets under our skin: TICKET PRICES! Trust me, we have a lot to say on this topic! We rage against the machine on subjects like exorbitant prices, ridiculous handling fees, long wait […] The post Modern Musicology #150 – Ticket Prices appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 101: Review of the 1997 Jodie Foster film, Contact. This week the boys agreed that it was time for a film review, so they decided on the 1997 Jodie Foster Film, Contact. Dr. Eleanor “Ellie” Arroway, a SETI scientist who finds evidence of extra-terrestrial life and is chosen […] The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 101 – Contact 1997 Review appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep43 – Penguin Sets a Trend In order to keep a close eye on the Penguin (and hopefully locate the stolen chain mail armor), Batman and Robin rejoin Penguin’s movie efforts. The next part of his film is to take place in medieval times. Therefore, Penguin has the Dynamic Duo dress in […] The post BatChums Episode 79 – Penguin Sets a Trend appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast Makes Peace. It time to embrace peace. This week we’re talking about season 2 of Peacemaker. In science we look at robot shoes, blue dogs, bat jets, and a new moon. In Nerd news we discuss Stranger Things, Call of Duty movie, Scream 7, King of the Hill, and Crash Bandicoot. This […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Makes Peace appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with acclaimed author and pop culture historian Nat Segaloff, known for his deep dives into Hollywood legends, filmmakers, and the entertainment industry's hidden stories. From classic movies and iconic actors to behind-the-scenes secrets from studio history, Nat shares fascinating insights from his decades of […] The post Tales From Hollywoodland: A Conversation with Nat Segaloff – Hollywood History, Icons & Stories Revealed appeared first on The ESO Network.