Galactic Driftwood

"...to boldly go where no man has gone before!" Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! We've been on hiatus for a few weeks for the ship to undergo maintenance and our Captain (with away party) went to investigate Teslacon, posing as locals. More on that in another episode though. This episode, we're talking about a special that recently dropped on YouTube; a touching tribute to Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek, called Unification. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on this short film. Let us know what you think in the comments.

To Boldly Go..ing going GONE! Welcome back for another Star Trek centric episode of The Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Look, we here on the fine ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood love us some Star Trek. I know, I know, shocking, but here we are. This week, we're going to talk about plenty of new Star Trek news and new projects ... but we're also going to be talking about an existential danger to everything we hold dear ... The Skydance Merger! What's going on? What's happening now (two weeks ago)? Will there be more Star Trek? Probably! But you should tune in to find out! Live long, and prosper!

Maximum effort! That's right! This week we're doing the incredibly original thing of talking about Deadpool and Wolverine. Everyone else is, plus it was a helluva fun movie so we wanted to as well. And...look kids, if you haven't seen the movie yet you should probably go and do that because we are going to spoil the Bub out of it.

A plan? Who said anything about having a plan? This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about all sorts of things! We're a limited cast this week, but we've still got plenty to talk about and discuss! Tune in for a variety of topics and let us know what we missed in the comments!

This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're diving into the Three Body Problem. No, not that Three Body Problem. The one on Netflix? The hit science fiction show currently streaming based on the book by Liu Cixin? Well, if you decide to listen to the episode, be aware that there will be spoilers!

This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, Seth and Chris discuss a new Table-Top RPG system currently in the Kickstarter phase, called DC20. It's being billed as "an evolution of 5th Edition" and an alternative to the new OneD&D ruleset currently being teased by Wizards of the Coast. What makes it different? Special? Fun? Come and find out as we go over some of the features and rules of this (still in production) ruleset that could be a breath of fresh air to 5th edition players! Have you tried it out? Let us know what you think in the comments! Go check out the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20

Freedom Doesn't Come Free. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're going back into the world of video games, so get into your Hellpod and get ready for a ride! That's right, we're talking about Helldivers 2 and the propaganda that goes along with it! So, strap on your armor, grab your laser machine gun, and let's go spread Managed Democracy.

... to boldly go, where no man has gone before! Welcome back to another Trek-filled episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This time we're talking about the final season of Star Trek: Discovery, or at least the first several episodes. Bill has thoughts to share on the Breen, in particular, plus thoughts on things to come! Tune in and let us know how you think Discovery is doing in it's final season. Get in the comments!

Welcome back to another techtastic episode of The Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking about a new technology that Bill has been spreading around the ship called Meshtastic. It's "an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices" (https://meshtastic.org/). Curious about what that means, how it works, and what they're used for? Listen, or watch, and find out! Maybe you can even get in touch with Bill if you've got one!

"Inspired by true events..." Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're talking about movies and stories that were "inspired by real events" or any variation on the theme. Titanic, Sound of Freedom, the Blair Witch Project all claim to be based on true stories but your value of "true" may vary by movie. Do you have any "true stories" that we didn't cover here? Let us know in the comments!

Roll initiative! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about role playing games! But wait! I'm too far away from my gaming group to play! I don't have time to make it down to the gaming store to find a group :( Fear not! Today we're talking about Virtual Table Tops, or programs that take your gaming table digital, so that you can play on the internet in an experience that, ideally, replicates being around the table with your friends. We'll explore several of the available options today, including Fantasy Grounds, D&D Beyond and Alchemy! If you play on any that we haven't talked about, or have pros and cons that we didn't mention in the episodes, get in the comments!

...Some a little sooner than others. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're going back in time a little bit, with a pre-recorded episode that should have probably come out before Dune Part 2 came out in theaters, but maybe we got a little too excited when the movie actually came out. Today we're checking out trailers for other movies that have caught our eye, including Dune Part 2 and A Quiet Place: Day 1. What movies are you most looking forward to in the near future? Let us know in the comments!

Welcome back to another Episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're deviating from the norm a bit, and not talking about a new show or movie. No, this week we're going to be talking about unidentified flying objects, aliens, conspiracies and all things extraterrestrial. Well, not ALL things, but as much as we can fit into an...HOUR?! Joining us this week is special guest, Ben! What are your thoughts on aliens and their contact with us? Let us know in the comments!

Long live the fighters of Muad'dib! Despite the rising cost of interstellar travel due to the Spacing Guild raising their rates (inflation is hitting everyone really hard), the good crew of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is here for another excellent episode. This week we're coming back for another trip to Arrakis, Desert Planet, Dune! Specifically, we're talking about what we thought about part 2 of Villeneuve's Dune. You'd think we wouldn't need it for a story that's been in the world for over half a century, but beware, for here there be spoilers! What did you think of the second part of Dune? Let us know in the comments.

"0.68 Seconds Sir. For An Android, That Is Nearly An Eternity." - Data, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Welcome back for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking about the latest news in artificial intelligence. Whether you are pro, or anti, AI, we're going to be talking about the cool stuff, the dangerous stuff, and the bad stuff. What do you think? Get in the comments and let us know what you think of our current generation of artificial intelligence?

I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Welcome back for another excellent episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Today, we're coming to you on location on Arrakis, Dune, the Desert Planet itself and we are covered in Spice. Instead of gazing into the future, however, we're looking into the past, and talking about the previous Dune cinematic experiences! We're going to spend some time talking about Dune, the book, Dune 1984, and the 2000 Dune Miniseries that came out on the Sci-Fi Channel (I refuse to spell it the other way). So, this week there's no spoilers. You know the story already anyway, so tune in and let us know what you thought of the previous Dune movies in the comments! Long live the fighters!

Captain Butt to the bridge! Welcome back, Drifters, for our 200th episode! We can't believe we've been at this for 200 episodes, so for our bicentennial we're bringing you only the finest of forgotten science fiction movies: Galaxina! This 80's era slapstick, took aim at the science fiction tropes of the time and... well there's a reason that we love Spaceballs but don't remember this one. That being said, there's still reason to watch, even if it's just to trick someone else into it! And hey, maybe you'll find something you actually like in it. If you've seen this ... movie, let us know what you thought in the comments! And thanks for sticking around for 200 episodes!

Welcome back, Drifters! We're back with another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about Godzilla Minus One, currently in theaters. It looks like a return to the classic Godzilla movies that spawned an entire genre! Spoiler warnings persist across this episode, so if you don't want to be spoiled, go get a ticket and let us know what you thought in the comments!

Far, far in the future, in a galaxy that's pretty close actually. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! It's finally time for us to look at the latest movie by director Zach Snyder, Rebel Moon, now streaming on Netflix. I'll put the spoiler warning here because we spoil the heck out of this thing, despite there not being much to spoil. What were your thoughts on this? Looking forward to the inevitable 4-5 hour directors cut? Let us know in the comments!

Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! The Captains Bill and Linda are still out at Teslacon, so we're on our own again this week. Lacking our fearless leaders, we decided to talk about some stories that we hadn't gotten to talk about. We'll go over the resolution of the writers' strike, some of the fallout / effects that we think it'll have, and some shows that you might not have seen or heard of yet. We've got a good show for you this week! Let us know what your favorite shows / movies are that you feel like go under the radar.

"There is no spoon." Welcome back for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Bill and Linda are out again, at Teslacon, but the rest of the crew is here to talk about all things nerdy and genre fiction! This week we're talking about The Peripheral, a near-future science-fiction show about virtual reality, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Be warned! There's both virtual, and real spoilers coming up because, as you might guess, there's more going on than just some VR games going on in this show.

"Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore'" - Edger Allen Poe. You better buckle in, gird your loins, and prepare yourself, because it's time for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're going to talk about the latest Mike Flannigan joint, The Fall of the House of Usher. Like previous works (Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass) this series isn't for the faint of heart, and Usher is no exception. Spoiler warnings from here on out! Both for the faint of heart and for those who haven't watched yet.

Dead by Daylight! On this episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about our recent trip back to the Argo Hotel in Crofton Nebraska. For anyone who missed when we went there last year, the Argo is "Nebraska's Most Haunted" hotel and was featured on an episode of Ghost Hunters! It's the perfect spooky location for an limited epic horror D&D campaign. 3 DM's! 6 players! No way out! Tune in and find out how things went! Were the DM's prepared? Did the players survive? These answers and more await you! Just remember, don't go toward the light!

METAL! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about Nimona, currently streaming on Netflix. It's good! Watch it! Beware, we'll be talking about some spoilers (as usual) so you've been warned.

Greetings fellow nerds! It's time for another exciting episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're doing a bit of a catch-up episode for an issue that started off a month or two ago, has changed and updated since then, but we're here with our first thoughts on what has happened, and has been happening with Unity, a video game engine who's been in the news for screwing over their customers. Or attempting to. If you're interested in a follow up with more recent events, let us know!

Welcome back to another, fabulous episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're coming to you the day after the fabulous Anime NebrasKon, October 20-22 at the MidAmerica Convention Center. Sadly, we weren't able to report live from the convention this year, but Bill and Seth were able to get there to scope the con out. In addition, we're joined by, fan favorite, Benito Garcia who ran a live-play D&D game for us at the con this year. If you've never been to NebKon, this is the episode to watch, and wet your appetite for next year's show!

Double double toil and trouble... Have I used that phrase before? Yes. Will I change it? No. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking spooky stuff, specifically, haunted houses! We're talking about a great old haunt in the Omaha area that sadly didn't survive the hit of the pandemic. But fear not, there's plenty of other area options for you wonderful listeners who also happen to enjoy your spooks. Got any recommendations or stories of your own? Leave us a comment!

Do or do not, there is no try. This week the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is rocketing out of hyperspace to talk about Ahsoka, a Star Wars show, currently streaming on Disney+ and kicking up a LOT of memes online. We're gonna talk about Jedi, the Sith, what *spoiler* did when *spoiler* couldn't *spoiler*. It goes without saying that if you haven't seen this season yet, you should probably watch that first instead of *spoiler spoiler spoiler*.

Gotta go fast. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're taking a look at one of the recent entries in the DC Extended Universe, The Flash! Beware, there's spoilers, and going back in time may tear the fabric of the multiverse! Is what I'd say if our time travel rules made more sense than the ones in The Flash. Enough editorializing! The review is in the show, not the description! Let us know what you thought in the comments!

Build it, and they will come. End it, or they will never leave. Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! We're down a few crew members this week due to various causes, but that doesn't matter because those losers didn't go to DragonCon anyway! That's right, this week we're talking about DragonCon, one of THE convention experiences to go to in the U.S. We're talking tracks, vendors room, and Con weirdness (wouldn't be a gathering of nerds without it). Find out what treasures the Captains found, and other things one might experience at this enormous event!

It is a good day to roll death saves. Hey there, Drifters! We're coasting back into your local orbit this week to talk about drama in the TTRPG community. What? There's drama? Well... there's old drama as this was recorded a few weeks ago... But really, this weeks episode is less about enjoying the drama as it is to cool it down and maybe do a bit to restore order to the galaxy. Either way, we're talking about a couple new game systems, Candela Obscura and Daggerheart, both by Darrington Press of Critical Role fame. So, if you're in the market for a fresh way to roll dice and murder poor, innocent goblins, give us a listen! Let us know in the comments if you're interested in giving Candela Obscura a try.

Children of the night. What sweet music they make! Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is back for another awesome episode! We're joined once again by show favorite, Stu Burns to talk about something right up his alley....Dracula! In particular, we (most of us) watched The Last Voyage of the Demeter, recently out in theaters. Tune in, but bewaaaaaare the spoilers and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

A play within a play, a story within a story. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're taking a look at a movie that might have gotten past our screeners. We're going to be talking about Asteroid City, which you might be able to catch in the theater, but will probably have a better chance at seeing it on streaming. Granted, this isn't our usual fair but was an interesting experience! Tune in and see if it's something you'd be interested in!

Come one, come all! Step right up and try your luck in the Murder Dungeon! This week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast we have guest star and top-notch D&D player Berry Dunn here to talk about Dungeons and Dragons. Specifically we're going to be talking about a session, run by friend of the show Benito Garcia, as an exhibition at OCon in Omaha. Yuanti Pureblood Warlocks, Rock'n'roll wizards, and more of Bill's puns than you can shake a shaken chew toy at await you on this weeks episode!

Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... New animated Superman series! Heya, gang and welcome back about the Galactic Driftwood, the podcast for all things pop culture that catches our eye. This week we're talking about the new animated series on Max called My Adventures With Superman. This is a slightly different Man of Steel that we're used to seeing lately, so tune in to hear what we have to say about it, maybe check it out too and let us know what you think in the comments!

No! Not like that you sickos! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, your beloved crew members are here for a special After Dark episode! We've got booze! We've got thoughts! We're going to talk about Star Trek and aliens! To be a bit more specific we're going to talk about the Lower Decks / Strange New Worlds crossover, and the recent American Congressional hearings on unidentified flying objects. We're all in a fantastic state of mind to talk about conspiracies so tune in!

Welcome, to Jurassic Park! Hey, Drifters! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're cruising through your solar system and being extra careful to avoid asteroids. Granted, crash landing on your planet today is a bit better than what happens to Adam Driver in 65, the where he lands is less important than when, which is 65 million years ago (hence the title). Tune in to hear what we thought about the movie and our opinions on interstellar travel on a bargain budget!

To go where no one has 'noped!' before. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're discussing a thriller / mystery / supernatural horror series called The Outsider currently streaming on Netflix. If you're looking for a creepy mystery, this one might be for you. As is our nature, we're also going to be talking about the latest developments in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

"You chose.... wisely." Grab your bull whip, get your leather jacket and get ready for an adventure! No, not that kind of adventure! Weirdos. This week we're talking about the new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. How does Indy hold up after all these years? What happened with all that stuff about the Crystal Skull? Should you go see it? How's the deaging on 'Young' Indy? Find out these answers and more in this week's Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

Got $3500 dollars to drop? With Apple announcing their new *cough* $3500 headset, we thought now might be a really good time to talk about virtual reality headsets, what's currently on the market, what's coming in the near future, and whether or not if you die in the game, you'll die in real life. Join us for a discussion of the future of consumer electronics!

Salutations, fellow humans! Do not fear! Why would you fear? I am human and no threat to you or your delicious... I mean charming children. Ha. Ha. Boy, I'm glad we don't have to worry about those machines. They seem like really cool and funny, not-people. Phew. Sorry about that. The ship computer has been monitoring your planet's news sources, started saying things like "Kill All Humans..." so we needed to ... adjust it. Anyway, seems like a good time to talk about Artificial Intelligence and the positive and negative consequences for your world.

Gotta be a good person to go to heaven. Welcome back to another (belated) episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We're broadcasting, delayed (a lot), once again from our mighty ship, orbiting your world and watching your TV. This week we're going to be talking about a couple new things headed your way: The Creator, and Season 2 of Foundation. What do we think about all this amazing new sci-fi? Gotta tune in to find out.

YA! HYUP! YA! The good ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is on a crash course for your planet because the pilot is too busy playing Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We're going to crash unless we can stop him from playing! Maybe if the rest of the crew can get him talking about it he'll stop playing long enough to stop the ship from crashing! Maybe if we get him talking about how big the map is... Are you playing too? Let us know what you think in the comments!

Long live the fighters! Welcome back, fellow Drifters! This week we're going to be watching a bunch of trailers and getting hyped for what we see! Marvels, Ashoka, Dune part 2, even more! I don't know how we're stuffing so much into 45 minutes but if we don't have something that excites you this week...well I guess we just don't know what you like, and you should probably get in the comments! Got a trailer we should have covered? Tell us about it in the comments and maybe we'll put it in next weeks' episode!

This is the way. Greetings and salutations, good Drifters! That's right, we're sailing back into your local orbit with this week's payload of pop cultury goodness. This week we're reconnecting with our favorite taciturn, helmeted mercenary and his Muppet of an adopted child, The Mandalorian. With the new season already in the can, we thought it was time to see how things were going in a galaxy far far away. Also, Chris has a review of the movie "65" now in theaters, and Charles reviews the new Tetris movie streaming on Apple+ to wet our appetites.

*Cue insane Nick Cage laughter* The good crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is drifting back into your local orbit this week with a look at the recent movie Renfield! It would be a gross negligence of our duty if we were going to talk about vampires, in any respect, without inviting our good friend Stu Burns to bring a little expertise to the podcast for a change. But that's not all! There's more movies coming out right now than we can handle in one per episode, so we're also talking about the new Dungeons and Dragons movie, Honor Among Thieves! Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

...To go where no one has gone before. Again...since we've already been talking about Star Trek: Picard's latest season. Here on the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood we're getting really concerned about branching timelines, rogue Borg Hives, and what happens next. A lot happened in this last season of Picard, so we've got a lot to talk about this week. Thankfully, we're joined by fellow Trekkie and past guest Mark Kitchell! Beware, there be spoilers for the season finale! So, if you're not worried about that, or assimilation, give us a listen, and let us know what you thought about Picard Season 3 in the comments!

Magic the Gathering is releasing some collectors editions cards that include limited editions of the Rings of Power and one, and only one, "One Ring" card. How much will this card sell for? How can you obtain it and the other limited edition Lord of the Rings cards? We also dip our toes into the Shadow and Bone series and later discuss the age-old question, "If you were about to give birth, would you volunteer to get bit by a zombie in the hope that it would confer some sort of immunity to the zombie virus to your baby?" These are some of the things that inquiring minds want to know this week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast.

...well. Season 1 anyway. Welcome back aboard the good ship, Galactic Driftwood, for another delightful episode. This week, as the title implies, we're talking about how the first season of The Last of Us ended... and other things from the season that caught our attention. There will be spoilers for the whole season, so if you haven't watched, consider this your warning. Let us know what your favorite moments were in the comments!

Doctor Who is here to kiss your girls and shoot your guns. Welcome back, Drifters! The crew of the good ship Galactic Driftwood is back to talk about nerdy events going on in the Midwest in the recent past to the near future. First, we're talking about the Omaha Film Festival where Bill and Linda got to see a screening of a Doctor Who documentary about when they tried to bring the Doctor to America and it did not go well. We're also going to talk about some upcoming cons that we're excited about! Tune in and let us know in the comments what conventions you're looking forward to!

"...to seek out new life, and new civilizations..." Spoilers! This is your spoiler warning right at the top! No, seriously, we spoil something in the first couple minutes. This week, on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, we're talking about one of our favorite things in the whole multiverse: Star Trek! And not just Star Trek, but Picard's third, and sadly, final season. There's only four episodes out at the time we recorded this, so we aren't spoiling everything yet, but we'd advice you go and check the episodes out before listening this week!