Podcast appearances and mentions of joe rosensteel

The year is 1995. The films: “Hackers” and “The Net,” in which computers are proven to be dangerous for society. One is a ridiculous movie about teen hackers that knows it’s silly, and the other is a ludicrous thriller about adult hackers that doesn’t. Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, Joe Rosensteel, Moisés Chiullán and Tony Sindelar.

The year is 1995. The films: “Hackers” and “The Net,” in which computers are proven to be dangerous for society. One is a ridiculous movie about teen hackers that knows it’s silly, and the other is a ludicrous thriller about adult hackers that doesn’t. Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Shelly Brisbin, Erika Ensign, Joe Rosensteel, Moisés Chiullán and Tony Sindelar.

Book Club travels to the far future for the sci-fi/fantasy mash-up “Moonbound” by Robin Sloan. Here be dragons! Not to mention wyrd multidimensional witches at the bottom of a pool, Arthurian proto-heroes, friendly sentient robot hive minds, and plucky talking beavers! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Joe Rosensteel and Heather Berberet.

Book Club travels to the far future for the sci-fi/fantasy mash-up “Moonbound” by Robin Sloan. Here be dragons! Not to mention wyrd multidimensional witches at the bottom of a pool, Arthurian proto-heroes, friendly sentient robot hive minds, and plucky talking beavers! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Joe Rosensteel and Heather Berberet.

It’s the end of the world and a robot apocalypse has happened, so what are the robots up to now? One robot butler takes an unusual journey through the darkly absurd world of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s “Service Model.” All bytes will be sorted and preserved, Uncharles. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Katie Mack.

It’s the end of the world and a robot apocalypse has happened, so what are the robots up to now? One robot butler takes an unusual journey through the darkly absurd world of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s “Service Model.” All bytes will be sorted and preserved, Uncharles. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Katie Mack.

Dan discusses e-books, Moltz laughs about Deepseek and Lex has a crazy MacBook battery solution that just might work. (It's charging it.)Bookshop.org now has e-books.Joe Rosensteel has thoughts on Tim Cook and they're not favorable.The Pebble smarwatch may be making a comeback.But who needs that when you can play Asteroids on a watch? For a price.If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!You can now also support the show by buying shirts, iPhone cases, mugs, hats and other items featuring our catchphrase, "TECHNOLOGY" and now shirts, hats and mugs featuring our stylish logo!

We send off the crew of the USS Cerritos and salue the completion of the five-year mission of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” This show expanded what “Star Trek” could be—in several dimensions. And yet it was also utterly, completely a “Star Trek” series. We try to find the special alchemy that brought it all together. Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Moisés Chiullán, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel.

We send off the crew of the USS Cerritos and salue the completion of the five-year mission of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” This show expanded what “Star Trek” could be—in several dimensions. And yet it was also utterly, completely a “Star Trek” series. We try to find the special alchemy that brought it all together. Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Moisés Chiullán, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel.

Persistence is really the most important part of the game. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Persistence is really the most important part of the game. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Ticking clock on top of ticking clock on top of ticking clock. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Ticking clock on top of ticking clock on top of ticking clock. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Fill the tornado with indominus rexes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Fill the tornado with indominus rexes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

The Matrix Trilogy ends with “The Matrix Revolutions.” There’s a big fight in Zion, a lot of stuff in the Matrix we didn’t actually remember, everyone becomes Agent Smith, Chip is devoured by thousands of mosquitos, and Kelly resists the bleakness. Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Kelly Guimont and Joe Rosensteel.

The Matrix Trilogy ends with “The Matrix Revolutions.” There’s a big fight in Zion, a lot of stuff in the Matrix we didn’t actually remember, everyone becomes Agent Smith, Chip is devoured by thousands of mosquitos, and Kelly resists the bleakness. Jason Snell with Chip Sudderth, Erika Ensign, Kelly Guimont and Joe Rosensteel.

Whoa. Years later, we’re back in the Matrix as we cover the sequels to the mind-blowing 1999 original. First up is “The Matrix Reloaded,” which features thrills, spills, underground orgies, and long philosophical monologues. How well does it hold up? What surprised us? Were we excited, or terrified, to see Zion and all those mech suits? Take the appropriately colored pill and join us. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth.

Whoa. Years later, we’re back in the Matrix as we cover the sequels to the mind-blowing 1999 original. First up is “The Matrix Reloaded,” which features thrills, spills, underground orgies, and long philosophical monologues. How well does it hold up? What surprised us? Were we excited, or terrified, to see Zion and all those mech suits? Take the appropriately colored pill and join us. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign and Chip Sudderth.

Welcome to C.G.I. Nixon’s Hit Man (2023) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Merlin Mann and Ry Amidon.

Welcome to C.G.I. Nixon’s Hit Man (2023) Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm with Merlin Mann and Ry Amidon.

Speaking of people who don’t get recognized for their work… Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Speaking of people who don’t get recognized for their work… Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Jean MacDonald, Joe Rosensteel and Erika Ensign.

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

“Star Trek: Discovery” opened a new era in Star Trek TV, but now the series has reached its end. How did the new, slimmed-down season 5 storyline work? Were we happy with the series-ending payoff? How were the show’s many interesting characters served in their final go-round? We break it all down. Jason Snell with Dan Moren, Jean MacDonald, Joe Rosensteel and Erika Ensign.

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

A silly draft from 10 years of silly episodes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

A silly draft from 10 years of silly episodes. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Road House in your house. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Road House in your house. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

It’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the early CGI effects as charming as the plot of a small town kid becoming a galactic hero in the distant reaches of space? Steven Schapansky with Joe Rosensteel, Cicero Holmes, David J. Loehr and Erika Ensign.

It’s been 40 years since the release of 1984’s “The Last Starfighter,” so we finally give this visually groundbreaking film its due. Did we find the early CGI effects as charming as the plot of a small town kid becoming a galactic hero in the distant reaches of space? Steven Schapansky with Joe Rosensteel, Cicero Holmes, David J. Loehr and Erika Ensign.

For your reconsideration. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

For your reconsideration. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

The spiritual successor to Chappie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

The spiritual successor to Chappie Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

I had sympathy jaw. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

I had sympathy jaw. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

We’re adults, Dan. What can’t make us sad? Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

We’re adults, Dan. What can’t make us sad? Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

I am obsessed with this terrible window. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

I am obsessed with this terrible window. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

We have some suggestions for the next round of “Star Trek” TV series. Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Moisés Chiullán, Joe Rosensteel, David J. Loehr and Heather Berberet.

We have some suggestions for the next round of “Star Trek” TV series. Jason Snell with Monty Ashley, Moisés Chiullán, Joe Rosensteel, David J. Loehr and Heather Berberet.

Nepo-baby crime lord. Joe Rosensteel and Dan Sturm.

Arrange an assortment of home-cooked Vulcan appetizers and warm up your singing voices, because it’s time to discuss season two of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” This season took some big swings, and some of them didn’t quite connect—but a whole lot of them did. Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald, Erika Ensign, Dan Moren and Joe Rosensteel.

Arrange an assortment of home-cooked Vulcan appetizers and warm up your singing voices, because it’s time to discuss season two of “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” This season took some big swings, and some of them didn’t quite connect—but a whole lot of them did. Jason Snell with Jean MacDonald, Erika Ensign, Dan Moren and Joe Rosensteel.

Joe Rosensteel, VFX artist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Phantasms” (TNG S7E6). Topics include why Joe watches Star Trek, where the crow is, and stalking people in the bright corridors of the Enterprise D. Watch Phantasms for yourself: Amazon Instant Video Paramount Plus Bluray Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

They said that “Star Trek: Picard” wasn’t just going to be a “Star Trek: The Next Generation” reunion show, and that turned out to be true, at least about the first two seasons. We review the show’s just-completed third season, which brought us the emotional and nostalgic moments we craved, introduced an assortment of new characters we liked (or didn’t), and introduced some plot elements that we puzzled over. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Moisés Chiullán, Cicero Holmes and David J. Loehr.