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One Piece originally started as a manga series 29 years ago and has run continuously ever since. An anime adaptation followed two years later and has continued to adapt the story from the manga. Now, Netflix is producing a live action series that tells the story of the Straw Hat Pirates. In this episode we […] The post The 42cast Episode 274: Companion Piece appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 23 “Regeneration,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. Plus, we’ve got the Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait, joining us this week to talk about this episode and his personal connection to it. This week Enterprise breaks new and innovative ground in the canon of Staaaaaahp […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 74: Tip of the Iceborg! (feat. Phil Plait) appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode of The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the crew shines the spotlight on the greatest female Broadway musical film stars who dazzled audiences both on stage and on the silver screen. From Broadway legends who conquered Hollywood to film icons who brought theatrical magic to movie musicals, we explore the careers, performances, and cultural […] The post Great Female Broadway Musical Stars | From Stage to Screen Legends appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep58 – Flop Goes the Joker When the Joker takes advantage of his vandalism of fine art being appreciated as pop art itself, Batman must discover his true scheme. Episode aired Thursday, March 23, 1967 Director: George Waggner Writer: Stanford Sherman Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson […] The post BatChums Episode 94 – Flop Goes the Joker appeared first on The ESO Network.

Cigar Nerds Podcast: New Vegas. Viva New Vegas this week we got a weird show for you. All my co-hosts were eaten by Deathclaws, but the show must go on, so I’m doing a solo show about Fallout season 2. In science we talk about emo robots, Japan has lasers, Scottish curling, and Roman poop […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: New Vegas appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 719! The Mayor is back in Chickentown with a full report on her trip to Los Angeles for Gallifrey One, the long-running annual Doctor Who convention! Including: The 1986 Doctor Who USA Tour! The Mayor’s panel about the Doctor’s companions! A quick bonus visit to the Comic-Con Museum in San Diego! A special […] The post Flopcast 719: Gallifrey One – Meat Journey appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a look at a classic Sci-Fi from 1976 – “Logan’s Run,” starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Peter Ustinov, Farrah Fawcett-Majors, and Lara Lindsay. The story centers around a dystopian society where people are eliminated upon reaching the age of 30. One man, a “Sandman” who hunts those on […] The post Logan’s Run | Episode 503 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are on the run! When a teammate disappears, the Birds plunge into a dangerous hunt for answers—just as the Shadow Army launches a devastating strike that puts Oracle directly in the line of fire in Birds of Prey #20 thru 24. In Batman: Full […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 438 – On the Run appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew reviews Starfleet Academy “Come, Let’s Away,” in which Tarima and Caleb connect, we get a second visit from Nus Braka, and a new Big Bad is revealed, plus a whole lot more! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek […] The post Starfleet Academy “Come, Let’s Away” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 250 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 22 “Cogenitor,” now that Maria and Bill have watched it and can tell us all their opinions on Trip's relationship with the cogenitor, Malcolm's sensual cheese-eating, and the shocking decision Archer makes at the end of the episode. Plus, returning […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 73: Second Contact: Men Are From Vulcan, Women Are From Betazed! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep57 – Pop Goes the Joker When the Joker takes advantage of his vandalism of fine art being appreciated as pop art itself, Batman must discover his true scheme. Episode aired Wednesday, March 22, 1967 Director: George Waggner Writer: Stanford Sherman Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson […] The post BatChums Episode 93 – Pop Goes the Joker appeared first on The ESO Network.

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine broke the mold on Star Trek series. It was a Star Trek series that stayed in one place. The emphasis was placed not on exploring strange new worlds but on developing characters and relationships over time. As a result it was also the first Star Trek to pioneer the development […] The post The 42cast Episode 273: Boldly Going Nowhere appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 45: 50 First Dates kicks off with a very important update: Shawn's hair. After shaving his head since his twenties, he finally let it grow out. The results land somewhere between Captain Picard and a clown, and yes, that comparison sets the tone for what follows. From there, we move into the heart of […] The post 50 First Dates appeared first on The ESO Network.

Heart‘s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, was released 50 years ago on February 14, 1976. This week we look back at the legacy and career of one of the most important and trailblazing American rock bands. Alan and Stephanie are joined by Marva Rodriguez, lead singer of the tribute band Heartisans, to talk about some of our best […] The post Modern Musicology #159 – HEART 50th Anniversary appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 718! It’s been over a year, but we’re finally returning to The Super Dictionary, that bizarre book from the 70s that taught vocabulary to the children using DC Comics superheroes. This time we’re learning (sort of) about words starting with H, I, and J. But because this book is so weird, we’re really […] The post Flopcast 718: The Super Dictionary – Hawkgirl Has a Gizzard appeared first on The ESO Network.

What if you shined the spotlight on 21st Century artists who loved painting, drawing and sketching classic monsters from the 20th Century? That’s exactly what Author Anthony Taylor has done in his new book “Classic Monsters, Modern Art : 20th Century Horror in the 21st Century. Taylor, along with MONSTER ATTACK! regular and award-winning artist […] The post Classic Monsters, Modern Art| Episode 502 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs discus the upcoming DC Television shows. Abin Sur arrives in Evergreen to pass judgment on its people—including Jo Mullein and Hal Jordan—while leaving everyone uncertain whether he is a friend or foe and what consequences his verdict will unleash in Absolute Green Lantern #1-4. […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 437 – Absolute DC TV & More appeared first on The ESO Network.

The crew of Earth Station Who step into one of the most emotional and thought-provoking adventures of the Eleventh Doctor era as they review “The Girl Who Waited.” Join the team as they explore this powerful Doctor Who episode starring Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill, diving into themes of time, sacrifice, love, and […] The post Earth Station Who Reviews the Girl Who Waited appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, one of our new cadets delves into a centuries-old mystery to try and discover truths about a Starfleet legend — but learns more about herself along the way. There is a LOT to talk about in our show tonight, and there WILL be spoilers, so make sure you’ve […] The post Starfleet Academy “Series Acclimation Mil” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 249 appeared first on The ESO Network.

In 1984, during the height of popularity of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s smash hit parody “Eat It”, Al did something inexplicable. He hosted the ABC television network’s Saturday Morning Cartoon Preview Special, which was filmed at historic theme park Knott’s Berry Farm, accompanied by mascot-costumed versions of Scooby and Scrappy Doo. You can’t get much more […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 13: Weird Al And Scooby Go To Knotts Berry Farm – featuring David “Doggans” Ganssle, with Tony Goldmark appeared first on The ESO Network.

72: Men Are From Vulcan, Women Are From Betazed! We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 22 “Cogenitor,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. During a first contact with some new aliens, Trip learns that their species has a third gender that is institutionally marginalized called “cogenitors.” He strikes up a friendship […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 72: Men Are From Vulcan, Women Are From Betazed! appeared first on The ESO Network.

For decades the Muppets have been entertaining audiences all over the world. More expressive than most puppets, the Muppets connect with audiences on a deeper level than many similar creations. Combined with talented muppet performers and fun character concepts, it’s no wonder that the Muppets have entertained widely varying audiences for so long. In this […] The post The 42cast Episode 272: No Strings Attached appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy we get our first major Klingon episode of the modern era. In “Vox in Excelso” Jay-Den Kraag gets put to the test and his friends (and the viewers) learn more about who he is and what he’s about! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast […] The post Starfleet Academy “Vox in Excelso” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 248 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 21 “The Breach,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it.  A word of warning: If you haven't listened to the episode before this one, “Denobulan Spiders-Man!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 71: Second Contact: Denobulan Spiders-Man! appeared first on The ESO Network.

After the initial wave of Avengers film, people started wishing that Marvel had the Fantastic Four film rights, so that they could apply the same MCU formula to the first family in comics. Years later, Disney obtained those rights as part of their overall acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Fantastic Four: First Steps is the […] The post The 42cast Episode 271: The First Step’s a Doozy appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep55 – Black Widow Strikes Again The Black Widow uses her cerebrum short-circuiting device to rob bank after bank in Gotham City. Batman and Robin soon catch up with her, but actually capturing the villainess proves harder than expected. Despite her nerve paralyzer spray, and two remote-control dummies that try to throw […] The post BatChums Episode 91 – Black Widow Strikes Again appeared first on The ESO Network.

Episode 44: Observed Behaviour In Episode 44 of Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah settle in to reflect, react, and observe what happens both onstage and off. To start, they revisit Popcorn Falls, the play discussed last episode, now officially wrapped. While both performances were strong, the experience wasn't identical. The first night's audience […] The post Observed Behaviour appeared first on The ESO Network.

Toni and Joe discuss cartoon logic and running over babies in the Doctor Who episode Partners in Crime. 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 194: Partners in Crime (Beige Shrek) appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 716! This is a short one, because here in Chickentown, we’re all a bit under the weather. (And the weather is not good. A massive snowstorm approaches, and we may be trapped in the studio until June. Please send coffee.) But we do have a quick concert report on The Monkee Men, an […] The post Flopcast 716: Last Train to Flopville appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim dedicates this s[ecial episode to the memory of his parents, Jim & Phyllis Adams, as he reflects on the very forst Monster Movie he ever saw, Director Eugène Lourié’s “The Giant Behemoth,” starring Gene Evans,, Andre Morell, John Turner, Leigh Madison, Jack MacGowan, and Maurice Kaufmann. Strange deaths lead two scienrists to discover a […] The post The Giant Behemoth } Episode 500 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs return to the Absolute Universe. A young Wally West struggles to understand his emerging speed powers while facing the elite Fort Fox group, surviving a catastrophic first encounter with Barry Allen, and fighting off the Rogues as he's pushed to his physical and emotional limits […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 435 – Back to Absolute appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep54 – Batman’s Waterloo Though Batman escapes his watery trap, Robin is left in the hands of King Tut. The deluded villain still believes that Lisa Carson is really Queen Cleopatra, and calls Lisa’s father to demand a ransom of $8,300,487.12, the mortgage on the Pyramids. Using the Jolly Jackson radio show […] The post BatChums Episode 90 – Batman’s Waterloo appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week it’s a classic school rivalry between Gryffindor and Slyther–I mean the Academy and the War College! Will the students rise to the occasion? Will the militant Jem’Hadar take her blood pressure meds? Will the flighty space hippy put on shoes? All these questions AND MORE will be answered in our discussion of Ep […] The post Starfleet Academy “Vitus Reflux” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 247 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week the EARTH STATION TREK crew starts the fall semester at Starfleet Academy with “Beta Test.” Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #betazoid #betatest The post Starfleet Academy “Beta Test” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 246 appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 715! With the Mayor away on special assignment, it’s a quick solo show with Kevin just yammering about comic books from 1976. Our collection of goofy 50-year-old comics includes: An evil space cowboy riding Superman, Harvey Pekar on the streets of Cleveland, the Joker and his pet hyena, Alfred E. Neuman as George […] The post Flopcast 715: Big Bicentennial Issue appeared first on The ESO Network.

On this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew takes a heartfelt trip back through Hollywood history to celebrate some of the most unforgettable second acts ever put on film — the stories of the true Hollywood Comeback Kids. These are the stars who once ruled the screen, quietly faded from the spotlight, and then […] The post Hollywood Comeback Kids: When Movie Legends Found Their Way Back | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we go back to Hawkins for the last time and talk about Stranger Things season 5. In science we talk about nuclear moon bases, sea monsters, teaching robots, and medical emergency in space. In Nerd news we talk about Tomb Raider, They Will Kill You trailer, Mortal Kombat 2, Death of Robin Hood, […] The post Cigar Nerds Podcast: Get Strange appeared first on The ESO Network.

We discussed the Gargoyles in episode 265, but there was such interest in this topic that we had to do it again. Many years ago someone told Nathan that men and women view Gargoyles differently, but would not explain to him how, so we decided to do an experiment. Last time the women told us […] The post The 42cast Episode 270: Defenders of the Night appeared first on The ESO Network.

Mark Maddox joins JIm for a look at the 1981 cult classic “Wolfen,” starring Albert fsinney, Diana Venora, Gregory Hines, Tom Noonan, Esward James Olmos, and Dick O’Neill. A NYPD detective investigates a series of strange murders that seem to be caused by feral animals. But, there seems to be more to these killimgs. Find […] The post Wolfen | Episode 499 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs give the full nelson as they wrap up Season 2 of Peacemaker. John Stewart and Sinestro travel to Tamaran to help in a crisis, only to uncover a deeper threat and inspire the emergence of a new Green Lantern in Green Lantern Corps #1. […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 434 – Full Nelson appeared first on The ESO Network.

Star Trek: Discovery completed its course after a five-year mission spanning CBS All Access and Paramount Plus. It was the first of the “new” Trek series and spawned its share of controversies as well as accolades. In this episode we review the fifth and final season of the series. We talk about the quest plotline […] The post The 42cast Episode 269: The Quest Is Its Own Reward? appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week is a very special episode as we enroll in Starfleet Academy 1×01 “Kids These Days” AND celebrate the fifth anniversary of EARTH STATION TREK! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #kidsthesedays The post Starfleet Academy Premiere and EST Fifth Anniversary – Earth Station Trek – Episode 245 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, we're on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 20 “Horizon,” now that we have all seen it. We are all honestly just very excited for an episode where Travis gets more than a handful of lines of dialogue. Plus, our guest Jen Hathorn is back with us this week! A word […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 69: Second Contact: Limitless Horizons Ltd.! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep53 – King Tut’s Coup After a blow to the head, Yale’s Egyptology professor once again believes he is King Tut. He mistakes Bruce Wayne’s friend Lisa for Queen Cleopatra, and kidnaps her so he can bring her to Egypt as his bride. Batman and Robin soon locate Tut’s hideout, thanks to […] The post BatChums Episode 89 – King Tut’s Coup appeared first on The ESO Network.

In this episode, Shawn and Leah catch up over coffee and cover a little bit of everything—from community theatre to winter woes, side hustles, and big-picture life planning. Leah shares exciting news about the play she's directing with her producing partner RJ. The show is called Popcorn Falls and will be performed in support of […] The post Popcorn Falls – Have Coffee Will Travel Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

Flopcast episode 714! Here’s the second half of our memorial show, celebrating those we lost in 2025 from the world of pop culture and beyond. And yes, this week’s list includes both actresses who played Flo, the sassy waitress at Mel’s Diner, in the movie and TV versions of Alice. We also cover the mom […] The post Flopcast 714: Memorial Show Part 2 – Flo! appeared first on The ESO Network.

Jim revisits the first film in a classic Sci-Fi Trilogy from Ivan Tors – 1953’s “The Magnetic Monster,” starring Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Henry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leoard Mudie,  Michael Fox, John Zaremba, Kathleen Freeman, and Strother Martin. Agents from the Office of Scientific Investigation discover an element mistakenly created by a lone-wolf […] The post The Magnetic Monster | Episode 498 appeared first on The ESO Network.

This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs continue their review of Peacemaker Season 2. The alien intelligence known as the Martian tightens its grip on John Jones' psyche, pulling the rigid FBI agent into a sprawling cosmic conflict that shatters his understanding of reality and forces him to confront the very […] The post The Earth Station DCU Episode 433 – Like a Keith in the Night appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on Earth Station Who, the crew trades in the TARDIS for a foggy London streetlamp as we review the Big Finish audio adventure The Paternoster Gang: The Casebook of Paternoster Row—where the monsters are mysterious, the tea is probably poisoned. Someone always knows more than they're saying. Starring the unstoppable trio of Madame […] The post The Paternoster Gang: The Casebook of Paternoster Row Review | Big Finish Doctor Who | Earth Station Who appeared first on The ESO Network.

In anticipation of the upcoming debut of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the EARTH STATION TREK crew is taking a look at the portrayals of Starfleet Academy in legacy Star Trek! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #originalseries #nextgeneration #deepspacenine #wesleycrusher #nog #discovery The post Starfleet Academy in Star Trek – Earth Station Trek – Episode 244 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We're watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 20 “Horizon,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Joining us this week, we have a special guest, Jen Hathorn from The Wellness Check. This show is finally giving us an actual Travis episode where he has agency and character growth and gets to do more […] The post EnterpriseSplaining 68: Limitless Horizons Ltd.! appeared first on The ESO Network.