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Flopcast episode 737! Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978’s The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than […] The post Flopcast 737: Ease On Down to Chickentown appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with Hollywood executive, producer, and author Peter M. Hoffman for a fascinating conversation about his remarkable career in the entertainment industry and his latest book, Karmic Winds. From behind-the-scenes stories of Hollywood film production and studio life to the inspiration behind his new novel, Peter […] The post Peter M. Hoffman on Hollywood, Producing, and Karmic Winds| Tales from Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week The 42cast talks about Avatar. It’s not the M. Night Shyamalan film, the animated show from Nickelodeon, or the film series by James Cameron. This is the live action series on Netflix based on the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we discuss the first season. We talk about the cast […] The post The 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim remembers the first time he watched the 1931 Horror Classic “Frankenstein,” directed by James Whale and starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr, Dwight Frye, Lionel Belmore, Marilyn Harris, and Michael Mark. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley, this film helped Universal Studios establish itself as […] The post Frankenstein| Episode 521 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs attend the funeral for the Dream King in The Sandman Season 2 Episode 11. As Wally West struggles to contain a mysterious wave of anger affecting both Earth and Skartaris, the Flash Family reunites to battle Eclipso’s forces while the Justice […] The post Legends of the DCU Episode 11 (Legacy #450) – A Tale of Graceful Ends appeared first on The ESO Network.

Has the TARDIS hit a dead end? With the cancellation of the 2026 Christmas Special and reports that the BBC is looking for a new production team, the future of Doctor Who is suddenly up in the air. The Earth Station Who crew gathers to discuss what happened, what it means for the series, and […] The post Doctor Who’s Future in Question? The 2026 Christmas Special Cancellation & What’s Next for Our Favorite Time Lord appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK CREW is joined by Matt and Elaine Sweatman, who have just completed a watch-through of Star Trek: TNG! As we have with each season, we’ll be getting their reviews of Season 7. What do they consider highlights? What are their lowlights? Standout episodes? Favorite character moments? And what do […] The post The Next Generation Season Seven – Earth Station Trek – Episode 268 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 3 “Extinction,” now that Jamie and Maria have watched it and inexplicably enjoyed this very weird episode where a bunch of members of the Enterprise were turned into ape-like aliens. We’re also joined once again by guest Stephen Granade this […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 88: Second Contact: People Say We Monkey Around! appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Cathie Cardenas to solve “The Case of the Missing Monkee!” Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendation this week is the new album “Masks Off” from Jesse Welles and The Mellons newest album “The Mellons in Color”, out June 19! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, […] The post The Case of the Missing Monkee – Monkeeing Around – Episode 93 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Twins. A juke joint. A blues prodigy. And something very hungry waiting in the Mississippi Delta. Tea, Karen and Lysa are diving deep into Ryan Coogler’s Sinners , the 2025 horror film that took the world by storm. They cover the rich folklore that opens the film, the music that earned every single one of […] The post Dance with the Devil | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S3 Ep12 – The Foggiest Notion When the air clears, suspicions shroud Lord Ffogg and Lady Peasoup with Batman, Robin and Batgirl in pursuit. Clouds of man-made mist keep our heroes at bay, so they are free to steal away. Episode aired Thursday, November 30, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Story: Elkan Allan Teleplay: […] The post BatChums Episode 108 – The Foggiest Notion appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 736! It’s another quick fill-in show as we await the return of the Mayor! Including: Kevin’s recent guest appearance on Monkeeing Around to discuss a weird obscure Micky Dolenz movie! The new book Raised on Radio, an oral history of the arena rock bands of the 70s and 80s! (Worried that you don’t […] The post Flopcast 736: Devo Was Right appeared first on The ESO Network.

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.