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Flight of the Navigator at 40: why this 1986 sci-fi charm still works Todd Hoffman flies solo in this episode of WSTR Galactic Public Access to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Flight of the Navigator. He breaks down the movie's plot, its 80s atmosphere, and why its mix of family drama, time travel, and alien weirdness still makes it a standout. "Flight of the Navigator may be about aliens, time travel, and flying saucers, but at the heart, it's about a kid trying to find his way home." Key topics Todd frames Flight of the Navigator as quintessential 1986 sci-fi: kid-led, practical, charming, and just spooky enough. He walks through the plot: David Freeman disappears in 1978, wakes up eight years later unchanged, and gets pulled into a government and alien mystery. He highlights the film's emotional core, especially the grief and consequences his family faces during David's absence. He talks about Max as the real star of the movie, including the ship's shape-shifting design and the robotic personality voiced by Paul Reubens. He praises the movie's practical effects, puppets, and early CGI for giving the film a tactile, memorable feel. He compares the movie's child wonder and pacing to other 80s favorites like E.T., The Goonies, and The Last Starfighter. He argues that kids' sci-fi movies worked so well in the 80s because they trusted slower buildup, imaginative premises, and relatable young protagonists. He says the film's biggest strength is that it is ultimately about a kid trying to find his way home. In News of the Week, Todd covers Star Wars Zero Company, a Marvel and Star Wars crossover comic, and rumors around Star Wars: Starfighter. In Cantina chat, he shares personal updates about storms in Illinois, Carla's upcoming wedding, a family trip to Pigeon Forge and Dollywood, and plans for Fan Expo Chicago. Timestamps (00:00) Welcome to the show and why Flight of the Navigator is the main topic (02:00) Quick Wikipedia-style refresher on the movie's release, budget, and production (04:26) Plot setup: David disappears in 1978 and wakes up eight years later (06:22) Max, the alien ship, and the time-dilation twist (07:50) David and Carolyn, plus NASA's growing interest in the mystery (08:48) How the movie ends and why the final image sticks (10:16) Why the movie still feels fun, goofy, and kid-friendly (12:00) David's emotional reaction to everyone aging around him (13:46) Family consequences and the grief behind the adventure (15:34) Why Max's ship design is so memorable (17:00) Paul Reubens as Max and the Pee-wee Herman energy (18:37) Why the 1980s produced so many great kid-focused sci-fi films (20:35) What modern movies miss about patience and build-up (22:21) Practical effects, puppets, and why the film feels less manufactured (23:22) David's brain download and whether it is genius sci-fi or 80s logic (24:46) Why the aliens chose David and what happened during the missing years (25:32) The scarier side of the movie for kids (27:24) Whether a modern Disney remake would work (28:47) Sequel ideas, prequel ideas, and what Todd would do instead (30:38) E.T. versus Flight of the Navigator and which 80s sci-fi stands above the rest (31:46) The little alien pet and Todd's favorite thing to steal from the story (34:39) News: EA's Star Wars Zero Company and its turn-based tactics approach (37:31) News: Marvel and Star Wars crossover concerns about timeline complexity (39:21) News: rumors around Star Wars: Starfighter and possible trailer timing (42:58) Cantina chat: storms, weddings, vacation plans, bears, and Fan Expo Chicago (47:17) Outro, listener reminders, and what's coming next week Mentioned links and handles: Socials: @wstrmedia Podcast archive: podcast.wstrmedia.com Merch store: store.wstrmedia.com Live stream: livestream.wstrmedia.com Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com
The City of Cape Town is introducing new rules for e-scooters, e-bikes and other electric mobility devices on the Sea Point Promenade, including an 8km/h speed limit in shared pedestrian areas and tighter controls around rider behaviour and the size of devices. But what do the operators themselves make of the changes? Muhammed from Scoot Up, one of the e-scooter operators on the Promenade, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the new rules, safety concerns and the responsibility of rental operators to ensure their customers ride responsibly. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beating Cancer Daily with Saranne Rothberg ~ Stage IV Cancer Survivor
On today's episode of Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne welcomes back Jacqui Bryan to uncover the nutritional power of sea vegetables and their unique benefits for those in cancer recovery and long-term health seekers. From familiar Japanese and Korean dishes to unexpected appearances in modern American cuisine, Saranne and Jacqui explore how kelp, wakame, nori, and kombu can become robust additions to the daily plate. With fresh humor and honest confessions, they break down barriers and myths about these sea-based superfoods, sharing approachable ways to incorporate them into routines to support bone health, thyroid function, and digestion, while always keeping safety and sourcing in mind.Jacqui Bryan is a certified nutrition specialist, functional medicine expert, whole health educator, registered nurse, and cancer survivor. With a long-standing commitment to patient-centered wellness and having appeared as an expert on over 130 episodes, Jacqui brings science-backed insights and relatable advice to those striving for optimal nutrition during and after cancer care."If you're looking to get more calcium, magnesium and potassium, then possibly bringing in sea vegetables as a supplement to your diet would be a really good move." – Jacqui BryanToday on Beating Cancer Daily:· Sea vegetables like kelp, wakame, nori, and kombu are nutrient-dense and can be powerful additions to a cancer-supportive diet· These ocean-grown foods provide high levels of iodine critical for thyroid and metabolic health· Sea vegetables contain more calcium, magnesium, and potassium than many common land vegetables· Unique fibers in sea vegetables act as prebiotics, supporting gut health and the microbiome· Their natural umami flavor can help reduce reliance on added salt· Sourcing and purity are essential; always ensure sea vegetables come from clean, uncontaminated waters· Individuals with iodine allergies or sensitivities should always consult their providers before consuming these foods· Sea vegetables support bone health, making them recommended even for those dealing with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or bone metastasesGuest Contact Information:Jacqui Bryan2025 People's Choice Podcast Awards Best Health Series FinalistRanked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcasts by CancerCare News in 2024 & 2025,and #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot in 2024 to 2025. Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in 148 countries across 7 continents and features over 420+ original daily episodes hosted by Stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg.To learn more about Host Saranne Rothberg and The ComedyCures Foundation:https://www.comedycures.org/ To write to Saranne or a guest:https://www.comedycures.org/contact-8 To record a message to Saranne or a guest:https://www.speakpipe.com/BCD_Comments_SuggestionsTo sign up for the free Health Builder Series live on Zoom with Saranne and Jacqui, go to The ComedyCures Foundation's homepage:https://www.comedycures.org/Please support the creation of more original episodes of Beating Cancer Daily and other free ComedyCures Foundation programs with a tax-deductible contribution:http://bit.ly/ComedyCuresDonate THANK YOU! Please tell a friend whom we may help, and please support us with a beautiful review. Have a blessed day! Saranne
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Listener Q&A episode of The Wright Report, Bryan answers your questions about the war with Iran, including Tehran's attempt to lay naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and how those tactics could prolong the conflict and keep global energy markets under pressure. Bryan also explores new intelligence about Iran's leadership, the possibility that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is now effectively running the country, and what that means for nuclear negotiations and the future direction of the war. Plus, he walks through five possible scenarios for how the war might end, the risks of terrorism tied to Iran's global networks, developments involving Russia and Hezbollah, and some good economic news at home with plans for the first new U.S. oil refinery in decades. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Iran war update, Strait of Hormuz naval mines Iran, IRGC leadership Iran regime, Iran war end scenarios, Hezbollah Lebanon war update, Russia Iran intelligence support, U.S. oil refinery Texas energy independence, Bryan Dean Wright podcast, The Wright Report, geopolitics Iran conflict
Clutch your digiballs and sharpen your sickles as we dive into Silent Hill f, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Digimon Story Time Stranger, Mario Galaxy 1&2, a bunch of obscure Alfa System games, the latest news, and more! Time — Topic Discussed 00:37 – Nicknames 08:49 – Silent Hill f 33:38 – Oreshika & Gunparade March 44:55 – Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles 1:05:12 – Digimon Story Time Stranger 1:13:56 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 1:18:52 – News: EA, Microsoft, and more!
In this episode, we discuss EA going private and potentially some major layoffs before end of Year. Before deep diving in the state of play from the PlayStation conference.Connect with us:•