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Culture Clash Live EP. 259: Time Travel Spotlight: "FREEJACK" (1992) & Fandom News & Reviews! Watch the video on the Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork On this episode of Culture Clash Kyle is joined by Lacee and special guest Norman Lao to continue the year of Time Travel on the Fandom Podcast Network with a Time Travel Spotlight on Voyagers!. Join them as they make sure their Omni is in the green and are ready to jump through time yet again. Plus all the latest in Fandom News and a few reviews in Buy It, Stream It or Unsee It! Let's Do This Thing! Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info: PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the Fandom Podcast Network on YouTube! Like and share! https://www.youtube.com/c/FandomPodcastNetwork Our master feed for all of our audio podcasts can be found on Podbean: - https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - The Fandom Podcast Network can stream and download on the Podbean app The Fandom Podcast Network is on all major podcast platforms, which includes: Apple Podcasts / iTunes Contact Information: - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: @FandomPodcastNetwork - X (Twitter): @FanPodNetwork Host & Guests Contact Info On Social Media - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd - Kevin Reitzel on X, Instagram, Threads, Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix - Lacee Aderhold on X: @LaceePants / Instagram: @thelaceepants / Letterboxd: @Laceepants. #CultureClash #CiltureClashLive #TheFandomPodcastNetwork #FPNet #FPN #TimeTravel #TimeTravelSpotlight #TimeTravelTropes #TimeTravelMachine #Voyagers! #Voyagers!1982 #Voyagers!TV #KevinReitzel #KyleWagner #LaceeAderhold #NormanLao New boost
On this special Supplemental edition of Mission Log, we turn our focus to host Norman Lao. In recent weeks, we've added guest hosts for the first time ever, and it's time to share, in Norm's own words, the recent medical concerns that have changed how we produce this podcast along with others at Roddenberry. We hope you are engaged as well as entertained by the discussion of his personal and philosophical journey and tying it all back to Star Trek.
On this special Supplemental edition of Mission Log, we turn our focus to host Norman Lao. In recent weeks, we've added guest hosts for the first time ever, and it's time to share, in Norm's own words, the recent medical concerns that have changed how we produce this podcast along with others at Roddenberry. We hope you are engaged as well as entertained by the discussion of his personal and philosophical journey and tying it all back to Star Trek.
On this special Supplemental edition of Mission Log, we turn our focus to host Norman Lao. In recent weeks, we've added guest hosts for the first time ever, and it's time to share, in Norm's own words, the recent medical concerns that have changed how we produce this podcast along with others at Roddenberry. We hope you are engaged as well as entertained by the discussion of his personal and philosophical journey and tying it all back to Star Trek.
The One In Which Paul Marrow Takes Some 'shrooms and Begins Trippin' Balls.Catch up with the episode here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asYRL8COXGA&list=PLUA9kG1DciUwY2VSvIGk3WZI_TqJMynxG&index=17You can catch Earl Green each week on Mission Log's Gene-ology podcast, where he and (future Podcast: 1999 guest) Norman Lao dive deep into the early scripts of Star Trek's Gene Roddenberry: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/archive-gene-ology/If you dig our dive into "Space: 1999," please support us at Patreon, where you get episodes early with all the unedited banter, as well as live chats from time to time:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusWe also get into both "good" and "bad" films at Films & Filth:https://filmsandfilth.transistor.fm/The Twilight Zone:https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/And Disney:https://occultdisney.transistor.fm/And Matt makes music:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming Soon:November 29: Voyager's ReturnDecember 6: Collision CourseDecember 13: Death's Other Dominion
"Star Trek" truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Since first boldly going on the air in 1966, the Trek universe shows no signs of slowing down, with multiple series all offering fans an ongoing chronicle of Gene Roddenberry's original vision of an explorational space utopia. And breaking it all down episode by episode? The intrepid co-hosts of the venerable Mission Log podcast, friend of the show John Champion and the show's newest pal, Norman Lao. On this episode, Saint and Jim talk with them about the history and future of Trek, why it's still as vital as ever, and what it all means to fans. Beam this one up.
Season 2, Episode 7: Come for the demon-headed fortune machine, stay for the William Shatner impersonations.Norman Lao has been sussing out the messages, morals, and meetings of every episode of Star Trek at the Mission Log podcast. Head over here to get into that:https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like sci-fi flicks and prime video games at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusAnd Matt makes music. Hear a few sounds here:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/Coming Soon:October 3 - The Lateness of the HourOctober 10 - The Trouble With TempletonOctober 17 - A Most Unusual Camera ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
We train the Eye of Horus on this somewhat-modest movie that begat a massive franchise.Norman Lao is on a mission to delve into the messages, morals, and meanings of every Star Trek episode at the Mission Log podcast. They're currently covering Voyager, and hey, the Sci-Fi Sanctuary was pretty much modeled on the Mission Log format.https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our other podcasts at our Patreon home of Podcastio Podcastius:https://www.patreon.com/podcastiopodcastiusLuke also talks to you about monsters big and small at Luke Loves Pokemon, and the Monster Hunter loving Monster Mash. Get into those here:https://lukelovespkmn.transistor.fm/https://monstermash.transistor.fm/Meanwhile, Matt spends his non-podcast time trying to create mind-bending music:https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.comAnd other podcast time ranting about the Twilight Zone:https://timeenoughpodcast.transistor.fm/Coming soon to the Sanctuary:June 14- Multiplicity
Union Federation Podcast EP.102: Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2: Episodes 7-10 & Season 2 Review w/ Guest Norman Lao. Welcome to The Union Federation Podcast, where we discuss both The Orville and Star Trek here on the Fandom Podcast Network. On this show we take an in-depth look at each of these franchises. In this episode, join the Union Federation Podcast crew and special guest Norman Lao (from the Star Trek MISSION LOG Podcast) as they explore and discuss the episodes 7-10 of the season 2 animated Star Trek: Lower Decks series. The Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 2 episodes they will discuss and review will be: - Episode 7: Where Pleasant Fountains Lie - Episode 8: I, Excretus - Episode 9: wej Duj - Episode 10: First First Contact The Union Federation Podcast crew also discuss their reactions to the entire season 2 of Star Trek Lower Decks. Also Big Star Trek News! Hailing frequencies are now open...... Here is how you can find and contact the Union Federation Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network: - Master Feed: fpnet.podbean.com / The Fandom Podcast Network is on the Podbean app - Fandom Podcast Network is on: Apple Podcasts / iTunes and ALL major podcasts platforms. - Facebook: The Union Federation: A Star Trek and Orville Podcast - Email: theunionfederation@gmail.com / fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: @UnionFederationPodcast / @FandomPodcastNetwork - Twitter: @unionfedpodcast / @fanpodnetwork - Amy Nelson on Twitter: @MissAmyNelson - Kevin Reitzel on Twitter & Instagram: @spartan_phoenix - Hayley Stoddart on Twitter: @trekkie01D - Kyle Wagner on Twitter: @AKyleW / Instagram: Akylefandom - Special Guest: Norman Lao on Twitter & Instagram: @laongelizard Mission Log Podcast: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mission-log-a-roddenberry-star-trek-p… There are three ways you can support the Fandom Podcast Network. The FANDOM PODCAST NETWORK is now on YouTube! PLEASE SUBCRIBE to our YouTube channel to receive notifications of new podcast episodes and live events. All audio podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network will be on our YouTube Channel. Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/fandompodcastnetwork Tee Public Fandom Podcast Network / Union Federation Podcast Store: Please visit our TeePublic store! You can help support the Fandom Podcast Network & Union Federation Podcast while wearing your favorite Union Federation FPNet show logos with pride! Please search Fandom Podcast Network & Union Federation Podcast Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork Union Federation Podcast Reviews / Apple Podcasts / iTunes. : Please help support the Fandom Podcast Network & Union Federation with reviews on your favorite podcast providers including Apple Podcasts / iTunes. Please search Fandom Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts / iTunes, and leave a rated review for Union Federation Podcast. We LOVE 5 star reviews of course, but we love feedback in general! Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcast https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federation Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/
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A special episode. In this one, we leave Star Trek for a moment and talk about Babylon 5 with Lurker Norman Lao. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.com FB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfiles Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles Full show notes are posted on our website Follow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic! Acknowledgements Special episode theme song Good Day by Aliveway via Tribe of Noise Pro Babylon 5 Computer Voice by Melissa Archer via Voicebunny Sci-fi Laboratory Ambience by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License with sounds by wolick, swiftoid, Diboz Background photo by Jorge Vasconez on Unsplash
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In this episode we speak with Norman Lao, co-host of the amazing MissionLog podcast, amateur swordsman, and wearer of kilts. Norm is a life-long fan of Star Trek and shares his most personally meaningful episodes in this discussion. If you liked the show, please make sure that you've subscribed to the podcast via your preferred player. Connect with the Trek Profiles podcast via: Email feedback@trekprofiles.com FB https://www.facebook.com/TrekProfiles Twitter https://twitter.com/trekprofiles Full show notes are posted at TrekProfiles.com Follow John on Podchaser This podcast brought to you by Stars and Sky Media Lab. It's Cosmic!
As we round out the main cast of the Original Series, we welcome Norman Lao from the Mission Log podcast to discuss Walter Koenig. We'll consider our favorite Chekov episodes and dive a little into a role that competes for Koenig's best... even considering his time as Chekov.
Norman Lao and Ashley V. Robinson take your calls, analyze the writing on the wall, and run up some buffer time with the third episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
Norman Lao and Ashley V. Robinson take your calls, analyze the writing on the wall, and run up some buffer time with the third episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
Norman Lao and Ashley V. Robinson take your calls, analyze the writing on the wall, and run up some buffer time with the third episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
Norman Lao and Ashley V. Robinson take your calls, analyze the writing on the wall, and run up some buffer time with the third episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
Blood Of Kings 133: Carl Robinson: Run for Your Life & Manhunt w/ Guest: Norman Lao! Welcome Highlander Fans to Episode 133 of Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast - here on the Fandom Podcast Network. On this show, we cover everything from the Highlander Universe: Including the movies, the TV series, guest interviews, novels, audio books, comics, special events... and…Blood Of Kings 133: Carl Robinson: Run for Your Life & Manhunt w/ Guest: Norman Lao!In this episode of Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast, hosts Kevin and Lee interview Kevin's former co-host and Blood Of kings Podcast co-founder Norman Lao. In the Joe's segment of the podcast Kevin and Lee catch up with Norman and discuss what he's been up to including his new podcast gig, as co-host of Rod Roddenberry's Star Trek Mission Log Podcast.For the main podcast topic which Norman chose, we discuss the fan favorite guest immortal "Carl Robinson" from the Highlander TV series episodes "Run for Your Life"& "Manhunt". Kevin, Lee and Norman discuss the parallels of these show topics with the current unrest in America. Blood of Kings co-host Lee also discusses his personal experiences with the recent unrest in Minnesota, (where Lee lives now) on how he turned his anger into a creative way to help people with peaceful protest and volunteer work. Please join us for this very special and personal episode of the Blood of Kings Highlander Podcast. Blood of Kings Contact Info: Kevin Reitzel on Twitter & Instagram: @spartan_phoenix Lee Fillingsness Social Media Contact Info:Twitter: @TheWayOfTheWay / Instagram: @the_way_of_the_wayNorman Lao on Social Media: Twitter & Instagram: @laongelizzard Mission Log Podcast: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/ You can contact us directly here:Email: BloodOfKingsPodcast@gmail.comTwitter: @BloodOfKingsPodInstagram: @BloodOfKingsPodcastBlood of Kings Highlander Fandom Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551389528504825/You can always find the Blood of Kings Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network:• Fandom Podcast Network Master Feed: Fpnet.podbean.com • Blood Of Kings Master Feed: http://fpnet.podbean.com/category/blood-of-kings/• FPNet is on the Podbean app• Fandom Podcast Network is on: iTunes, Stitcher, Podbean, Google Play, Spotify and I Heart Radio.• Twitter & Instagram: @BloodOfKingsPod • Facebook: Blood of Kings: A Highlander Fandom Group• Facebook: Blood of Kings: A Highlander CCG (Collectible Card Game) PageTee Public Store:To get your own Blood of Kings T-shirts and other apparel, please visit our Blood of Kings store on Tee Public by searching "Fandom Podcast Network" or "Blood of Kings". Link: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetworkThe FANDOM PODCAST NETWORK is now on YouTube! Join us!Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCib-kbKfAagsxrWlJU01RcgPLEASE SUBCRIBE to our YouTube channel to receive notifications of new podcast episodes and live events. Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast http://fpnet.podbean.com/category/blood-of-kings/ Culture Clash: The FPN Weekly Pop Culture Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/culture-clash/Couch Potato Theater: Celebrating our Favorite Movies Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/couch-potato-theater/Time Warp: The Fandom Flashback Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/time-warp/The Endzone: An (Unofficial) NFL Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/the-endzone/Good Evening: An Alfred Hitchcock Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/…/good-evening-an-alfred-hitchcoc…/Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federationHair Metal: The 1980's Hair Metal Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/hair-metal/TYPE 40: A Doctor Who Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/type-40-the-fpnet-doctor-who-podcast/ Lethal Mullet: A 1980's Action Film Podcasthttp://fpnet.podbean.com/category/lethal-mullet What A Piece Of Junk: A Star Wars Podcasthttps://fpnet.podbean.com/category/what-a-piece-of-junk-a-star-wars-podcast… Making Treks: A Star Trek Podcast https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/Making-treks
Couch Potato Theater: Scott Pilgrim VS. The World (2010) Couch Potato Theater presents: Scott Pilgrim VS. The World (2010). Join hosts Kevin Reitzel, Kyle Wagner and special guest Norman Lao as they look back on this 10 year old cult classic movie. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 action comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Edgar Wright, based on the graphic novel series Scott Pilgrim by Bryan Lee O'Malley. It stars Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim, a slacker musician who must win a competition to get a record deal and battle the seven evil exes of his newest girlfriend Ramona Flowers, played by Mary Elizabeth Winstead. It also stars Chris Evans, Brandon Routh and Mae Whitman as some of the evil exes, Anna Kendrick, Kieran Culkin and Alison Pill as some of Scott's friends, and Brie Larson as Scott's own evil ex. Jason Schwartzman plays Gideon, Ramona's most recent ex and the competition's record producer. Fandom Podcast Network Contact Info / How to contact & find us: - fpnet.podbean.com (Master Feed) - FPNet is on Podbean app - Fandom Podcast Network on: Apple Podcasts / iTunes / I Heart Radio / Stitcher / Podbean / Google Play / Spotify - Facebook: Fandom Podcast Network - Email: fandompodcastnetwork@gmail.com - Instagram: FandomPodcastNetwork - Twitter: @fanpodnetwork - Kevin Reitzel on Twitter & Instagram: @spartan_phoenix - Kyle Wagner on Twitter: @AKyleW Instagram: Akylefandom - Norman Lao on Twitter & Instagram: @laongelizzard Please help support the Fandom Podcast Network through reviews on Apple Podcasts / iTunes and our Fandom Podcast Network Store on Tee Public. Apple Podcasts / iTunes: Please leave us a rated review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes so new fans can find us easier. Search FANDOM PODCAST NETWORK on Apple Podcasts / iTunes, and leave a review for Couch Potato Theater. We LOVE 5 star reviews of course, but we love feedback in general! Fandom Podcast Network Tee Public Store: Get Your Fandom Podcast Network and Couch Potato Theater Merchandise on Tee Public! Please visit our TeePublic store where you can help support the Fandom Podcast Network while wearing your Couch Potato Theater and other awesome Fandom Podcast Network favorite show logos with pride! Tee Public Store: https://www.teepublic.com/user/fandompodcastnetwork Please listen to our other awesome podcasts on the Fandom Podcast Network: Master Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/
With the Splendid Isolation mini-series ended, we are back to regular episodes. Thanks to those who listened while I tried to keep busy. We welcome back John Champion (@dvdgeeks) from the Mission Log Podcast (@missionlogpod) to discuss the recently-completed Star Trek Picard season one. We chat about what we liked and what was problematic and where the show might go in future seasons. On the Trek front, we talk about the changes to Mission Log, with Ken Ray departing and Norman Lao arriving at the beginning of the year. From there, it's lots of spy talk, starting naturally with Get Smart (since it's episode 86). From there, it's a cornucopia of shows on the docket, including Mission: Impossible, the Man from UNCLE and more. With the passing of Robert Conrad, we of course discussed the Wild Wild West, including why the show was so fun. And with the recent death of Honor Blackman, we talk about the Cathy Gale version of The Avengers, as well as her role in Goldfinger. To round up the show, it's some other British programs to examine, including Danger Man, the Prisoner, Randal and Hopkirk Deceased (which John had not seen before) , Department S, Jason King and how the star of the last two shows had a connection to the Bronze Age X-Men comic books. Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the show.
Taking a break from our bad movie month to do a really good movie - with really good guests. The sci-fi geek who would besmirch the name of Khan is a rare breed indeed, and none of the four fellers in this discussion would dream of doing that. John Champion and Normal Lao join us from "Mission Log: A Star Trek Roddenberry Podcast" to get under the hood of this sci-fi classic with us and do Shatner impressions. John's already done a lap with Khan a few years back on Mission Log, but this is definitely a film you can double dip. Norman wasn't there for that conversation, so we wanted to give him the floor as the man certainly has things to say. Please do like, subscribe, and rate on all the things like Facebook, Twitter, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. Wherever you happen to be hearing us, really. John and Norman's Mission Log podcast is the best place to dive deep into episodic Trek and beyond: https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/ Luke talks to you about true PokeLove at Luke Loves Pokemon: https://twitter.com/lukelovespkmn And Matt’s music for today’s episode lives here: https://rovingsagemedia.bandcamp.com/album/the-electrick-book-of-the-dead
John and his new Mission Log co-host Norman Lao talk everything from Picard anticipation to other popular streaming sci-fi shows which shall remain nameless to Buck Rogers (who should also probably have remained nameless)...AND take your calls! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
John and his new Mission Log co-host Norman Lao talk everything from Picard anticipation to other popular streaming sci-fi shows which shall remain nameless to Buck Rogers (who should also probably have remained nameless)...AND take your calls! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
John and his new Mission Log co-host Norman Lao talk everything from Picard anticipation to other popular streaming sci-fi shows which shall remain nameless to Buck Rogers (who should also probably have remained nameless)...AND take your calls! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
John and his new Mission Log co-host Norman Lao talk everything from Picard anticipation to other popular streaming sci-fi shows which shall remain nameless to Buck Rogers (who should also probably have remained nameless)...AND take your calls! Be sure to join us live! We're on the Mission Log Facebook page facebook.com/missionlogpod every Monday at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern
All good things must come to an end, and so it is with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. You all made the Nice List this year, so Santa has brought you a special present! It's our final installment in the See It or Skip It for DS9 and our last new episode of 2018! Joining us for this next installment is our dear friend, Norman Lao from ZocaloCast: A Babylon 5 VidCast! You last heard Norman on the 100th Episode of Trek Geeks where we gave him the reins of the show, and he's back again to guide us through the chaos of our picks! Plus, there is an important update from our friends at FanSets--if you bought one of the Captain Pike pins from Star Trek: Discovery, you'll definitely want to listen to this one! Plus, find out about their mammoth year-end sale! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/=
All good things must come to an end, and so it is with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. You all made the Nice List this year, so Santa has brought you a special present! It's our final installment in the See It or Skip It for DS9 and our last new episode of 2018! Joining us for this next installment is our dear friend, Norman Lao from ZocaloCast: A Babylon 5 VidCast! You last heard Norman on the 100th Episode of Trek Geeks where we gave him the reins of the show, and he's back again to guide us through the chaos of our picks! Plus, there is an important update from our friends at FanSets--if you bought one of the Captain Pike pins from Star Trek: Discovery, you'll definitely want to listen to this one! Plus, find out about their mammoth year-end sale! FIVE YEAR MISSION We are truly grateful to our friends FIVE YEAR MISSION for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. They’re creating one song for every episode of TOS and their brand new album is amazing! Get your copy of YEAR 4 right now over at FiveYearMission.net and, while you’re at it, grab a copy of all their other fantastic albums: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, Spock’s Brain! We know you’ll become just as big a 5YM fan as we are, so what are you waiting for? Please show them some support and download all their music! =/=
Babylon 5 - Season Five OverviewThe five-year arc of "Babylon 5" almost didn't finish - it was a last minute pick-up by then-cable channel TNT that ensured the sci-fi series would have a final season. In this episode of Filibuster, your B5 guides Phillip Gilfus and Charlynn Schmiedt are joined by Norman Lao to talk season five. For some fans, the last season of this show can be ... up for debate. However, Norm is the designated "cheerleader" for S5 and helps Phillip & Char see how telepath stories and the fall of Centauri Prime are essential to the soft landing to the finale. All three hosts struggle to say goodbye as they also discuss "Sleeping in Light" and how it all ended as a TV show.What did you think of "Babylon 5"'s final season and finale?
In this special glimpse at the Highlander World Wide 25th anniversary convention, your Rewatchers team up with Highlander writers Gillian Horvath and Donna Lettow, Highlander Heart's Grant Kempster, and fellow podcasters Norman Lao and Kevin Reitzel to discuss the evolution of the Highlander fan community online. Tune in to hear this dream team of Highlander Fandom discuss the fossilized days of AOL chat rooms, trading up fans from twelve-year-old boys for thirty-year-old librarians, and the popularity of Highlander among feminist-witchcraft circles (not a joke... seriously).- VIDEO EPISODE COMING SOON!
"Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum" Analysis. Energy beings and Klingon plots prove to be so complicated that the trio is joined by guest Norman Lao (co-host, “Blood of Kings” & “DiscoVille” podcasts) to discuss this episode. They attempt to figure out if anyone died, whether possessed characters have culpability for their actions, and what the cliffhanger ending means for the mid-season finale. Let us know your thoughts — did we get it right?
SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/= Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net
SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/= Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net
SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/= Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net
SPOILER ALERT In the second episode of Discovering Trek, we’ll consider “Battle at the Binary Stars” with our guest Norman Lao from the Fandom Podcast Network! We’ll look at the fallout from the first episode and tell you what we think the second installment might mean, as well as give you some predictions as to what we think could happen down the road. =/= Music for Discovering Trek is provided by Five Year Mission. They’re writing one song for each episode of The Original Series. Find out more and download all their albums at FiveYearMission.net
Supergirl Season One. In 2015, as Arrow entered it's fourth season and Flash entered it's second season, the "Berlanti-verse" branched out to a completely new network with it's most ambitious show yet. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by heroes Bruce Gibson and Norman Lao to talk about Supergirl season one. We discuss our original and rewatch impressions, if it should have been on The CW, the characters, stronger together, fantasies, a greater weapon, connections and our ratings. Chapters Our Impressions (00:05:33) Should it Have Been on The CW (00:12:02) The Characters (00:22:00) James Olsen (00:27:22) Alex Danvers (00:31:16) Winn (00:35:16) David Harewood (00:38:52) Cat Grant (00:41:25) Maxwell Lord (00:45:23) Laura Benanti (00:50:06) Stronger Together (00:53:29) Fantasies (00:58:42) A Greater Weapon (01:05:40) Connections (01:10:58) Ratings (01:17:00) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)
It seems like forever since we've sat down and recorded a standard Trek Geeks episode, and we're back with our wrap-up of the amazing 2016 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention! We met so many amazing people during the convention, one of whom was one of our favorite podcasters: Norman Lao from Trek.FM and also the Fandom Podcast Network, where he hosts Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast! Norm sits down to talk to us about his first-ever STLV and some of his cosplay! We'll talk about some of our favorite experiences, convention going, dressing the part, and even throw in a healthy dose of pop-culture references for good measure! Plus, we'll play catch up on some of the things that have happened since our last pre-Vegas episode, we'll run through the latest Star Trek news from TrekNews.net, and we'll make a special announcement regarding a new podcast for you to enjoy in January 2017!! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope you'll enjoy it! SPECIAL THANKS We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year Two Return of the Archons - [Track 6] - Year Two
It seems like forever since we've sat down and recorded a standard Trek Geeks episode, and we're back with our wrap-up of the amazing 2016 Las Vegas Star Trek Convention! We met so many amazing people during the convention, one of whom was one of our favorite podcasters: Norman Lao from Trek.FM and also the Fandom Podcast Network, where he hosts Blood of Kings: A Highlander Podcast! Norm sits down to talk to us about his first-ever STLV and some of his cosplay! We'll talk about some of our favorite experiences, convention going, dressing the part, and even throw in a healthy dose of pop-culture references for good measure! Plus, we'll play catch up on some of the things that have happened since our last pre-Vegas episode, we'll run through the latest Star Trek news from TrekNews.net, and we'll make a special announcement regarding a new podcast for you to enjoy in January 2017!! We had a lot of fun recording this episode and we hope you'll enjoy it! SPECIAL THANKS We can't thank FIVE YEAR MISSION enough. We are truly grateful to them for allowing us to use their music for every episode of Trek Geeks. You really should check them out--they're writing and recording one original song for each episode of the classic Star Trek series from the 1960's. Beam on over to their website at FiveYearMission.net and check out all of their fantastic albums! You can hear them all: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, The Trouble with Tribbles, and of course, the amazing Spock's Brain! Here's a rundown of the 5YM tracks we used in this episode! Themes The Cage - [Track 1] - Year One The Trouble With Tribbles 6 - [Track 6] - The Trouble With Tribbles Bumper Music Awful Lot of Trouble - [Track 4] - Spock's Brain Errand of Mercy - [Track 11] - Year Two Return of the Archons - [Track 6] - Year Two
Enterprise Season Four - Essential Trek Philosophy. In this episode of Meta Treks: A Star Trek Philosophy Podcast, hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling are joined by fellow Trek.fm hosts Jeffrey Harlan and Norman Lao to discuss their top picks for "Essential Trek Philosophy" from season four of Star Trek: Enterprise. From the ethics of genetic engineering and disease control to the metaphysics of transporters and telepresence-controlled starships, Enterprise season four is loaded with philosophical issues and themes in the highest Star Trek tradition. Chapters Welcome to Episode 28 (00:01:06) Welcome Norman Lao (00:02:23) Welcome Jeffrey Harlan (00:03:23) Initial Thoughts (00:04:04) Home (00:09:48) Observer Effect (00:20:16) The Aenar (00:32:16) Daedalus (00:45:57) Demons/Terra Prime (01:00:36) The Forge/Awakening/Kir'Shara (01:05:43) Affliction (01:14:04) The Augment Arc (01:22:02) Norman and Jeffrey's Final Thoughts (01:23:59) Final Thoughts (01:30:43) Hosts Mike Morrison and Zachary Fruhling Guests Jeffrey Harlan and Norman Lao Production Dennis Castello (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Patrick Devlin (Associate Producer) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://www.trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Comic fans have been having the argument for over 70 years about who would win in a fight between Superman and Batman. At the end of Man of Steel the production team was looking for the next challenge that Superman would face and in that conversation the idea was thrown out that it should be Batman. Thus was born the genesis of Batman v Superman, Zach Snyder's newest film in the DC cinematic universe. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Justice League members Norman Lao and Tristan Riddell to talk about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We discuss after Man of Steel, the Wayne's death, the players on the board, the new Bruce Wayne and Batman, becoming the villain, Superman, living out Jor-El's words, if Lois is just a damsel, Lex Luthor, Wonder Woman, The Justice League, Jeremy Irons, fight night, Martha, Doomsday, music, look and our ratings. Chapters Some Great Heroes (00:02:14) After Man of Steel (00:04:52) The Wayne's Death (00:15:00) The Players on the Board (00:21:53) Bruce Wayne/Batman (00:22:45) Becoming the Villain (00:35:25) Superman (00:43:25) Living out Jor-El's Words (00:51:36) Just the Damsel? (00:53:05) Lex Luthor (01:00:53) Wonder Woman (01:06:28) The Justice League (01:12:04) Jeremy Irons (01:15:33) Fight Night (01:19:36) Martha (01:27:01) Doomsday (01:42:46) Music and Look (01:51:54) Ratings (01:54:21) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman Lao Tristan Riddell Matthew's Written Review Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)
The Flash Season 1. During Arrow season two an intrepid young forensic scientist from Central City showed up to help solve a case and in the process learn the identity of Starling City's masked vigilante. He traveled home only to be struck by lightning and wake up in his own show. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by fellow Rogues Bruce Gibson and Norman Lao to talk about The Flash season one. We discuss the quickness of the storytelling, if Arrow helped Flash start so well, the characters brought to life, rogues and villains, father figures, subverting expectations and our ratings. Chapters Introducing the Flash (00:03:46) Quite Quick (00:05:01) Does Arrow Help Make The Flash Better? (00:14:36) Characters Brought to Life (00:19:09) Rogues and Villains (00:49:02) Father Figures (00:57:16) Subverting Expectations (01:04:29) Ratings (01:13:07) Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlene Schmidt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer)
Dune. Since it's release in 1964 Dune has been considered a science fiction epic that tied for the Hugo Award in 1966 and also won the inaugural Nebula Award for best novel so it is no surprise that with the success of Star Wars that this masterpiece would make it's way to the silver screen. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Alice Baker, Megan Calcote and Norman Lao to talk about David Lynch's Dune. We discuss the history of the future, does it makes sense to new viewers, stars galore, production, interesting themes, how we'd like to see Dune done and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Alice Baker Megan Calcote Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Reunited and it Feels So Good (00:00:56) History of the Future (00:03:53) Does it Make Sense to New Viewers (00:09:56) Stars Galore (00:23:11) Production (00:41:15) Interesting Themes (00:51:37) How Would You Like to See Dune Done (00:58:47) Ratings (01:07:52) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Enterprise Season One: The Early Missions. Just how do you create a prequel to a universe as fleshed out as Star Trek? The challenge that faced the writers and producer's of Enterprise was not an easy one. The first season tried to lay the groundwork for Starfleet's very first outing into deep space and to place the Star Trek future must closer to us, to something that we could actually relate to. What worked? What didn't work? Was it the "prequel" that fans were expecting? In this episode of Warp Five, hosts Norman Lao and Will Nguyen are joined by Floyd Dorsey, Mike Morrison, and Jeffrey Harlan for an in-depth look at the very beginning of Enterprise, focusing on the first six episodes of Season One. ChaptersThe First Six Episodes (00:04:08)Hoshi: A Point-of-View Character (00:11:05)Strange New World: Solidifying Optimism (00:14:16)Unexpected: A Bit Inappropriate? (00:16:20)Terra Nova: Should've Been a Two-Parter? (00:18:42)Working Out the Design Puzzle (00:23:14)Does It Work As a Prequel? (00:26:41)Early Standout Characters (00:33:47)Early Characters That Needed Time (00:41:46)Final Thoughts on the First Six (00:51:03)Passing the Baton (01:01:56) HostsNorman C. Lao and Will Nguyen GuestsFloyd Dorsey, Mike Morrison, and Jeffrey Harlan ProductionC Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer), Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer), Matthew Rushing (Editor and Executive Producer), Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer), Floyd Dorsey (Associate Producer), Mike Morrison (Associate Producer), Richard Marquez (Production Manager), Will Nguyen (Content Manager)
SPECTRE. When one of the longest running and most revered movie franchises releases a new film it's no question that expectations are going to be high as fans eagerly anticipate what is next for their favorite character, a Bond movie is no exception, especially with a name like SPECTRE and the possibilities it brings. In this episode of The 602 Club host M is joined by OO agents John Champion and Norman Lao talk about SPECTRE. We discuss our first impressions, continuing Bond, it's all connected, an interesting question, under siege, new characters, Bond in love, the one ring, theme and music, if their were too many spy movies this year, mission evaluation, rankings and listener feedback. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:17) First Impressions (00:02:55) Continuing Bond (00:08:02) It's All Connected (00:19:15) An Interesting Question (00:27:36) Under Siege (00:45:29) New Characters (00:58:07) Bond in Love (01:12:17) The One Ring (01:24:51) Theme and Music (01:28:46) Too Many Spy Movies? (01:38:09) Mission Evaluation (01:39:36) Rankings (01:50:34) Listener Feedback (01:56:37) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Skyfall. There are few icons that find themselves still going as strongly as James Bond after being in pop culture for over 50 years. His stock skyrocketed on his 50th anniversary with the release of the 23rd film in the series. Bolstered by Sam Mendes as director, Roger Deakins as director of photography and a theme song by Adele that became a monster hit in it's own right, Skyfall has become one of the most beloved movies in the James Bond saga. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by 00 agents John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Skyfall. We discuss continuing Bond, the 50th anniversary, the shadows, new characters, an enemy that was once on the inside, the music and theme, wrapping up with our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:01) Continuing Bond (00:04:12) The 50th Anniversary (00:35:57) The Shadows (00:47:46) New Characters (01:00:41) An Enemy That Was Once on the Inside (01:34:48) The Music and the Theme (01:46:21) Ratings (01:53:49) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Supergirl. There has been a huge outcry in fan communities for more female characters and specifically for female superhero properties to be given their own movies and television shows, so fans rejoiced when CBS announced that they would commit to a Supergirl series from the creators of The Flash and Arrow. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Bethany Blanton and Norman Lao to talk about the pilot of Supergirl. We discuss our first impressions, putting the “girl” in Supergirl, the super friends, the villains, further thoughts and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bethany Blanton Norman Lao Production Matthew Rushing (Editor and Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager) Ken Tripp (Associate Producer) Davis Grayson (Associate Producer) Chapters Introduction (00:01:07) First Impressions (00:04:01) Putting the “Girl” in Supergirl (00:19:52) Super Friends (00:36:22) The Villains (01:18:39) Free Time (01:27:16) Ratings (01:35:31) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. The original television show The Man From U.N.C.L.E. ran for four seasons from 1964 to 1968 and was conceived of as James Bond on TV. It found a loyal following of fans and because of this had been in development for a feature film for over 20 years, finally finding it's way to the silver screen in 2015. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by super spies Alice Baker, John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Guy Ritchie's The Man From U.N.C.L.E. We discuss the history of the show and development of the movie, the spy, period spies today, coming together and give our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Alice Baker John Champion Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Executive Producers C Bryan Jones and Norman C. Lao Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (00:02:31) Mission History (00:04:26) The Spies (00:16:33) Period Spies Today (00:32:53) Coming Together (00:52:38) Ratings (01:07:10) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. In 1996 Mission Impossible became the third highest grossing movie of the year which insured that there would be more impossible missions. Parts II, III and IV have all up the ante and continued to actually improve on the last. Can the fifth movie in the franchise continue that trend? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing covertly meets with agents Bruce Gibson and Norman Lao to discuss Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. We talk about the theme music, the previous missions, the new mission, new friends and enemies, rogue intelligence, the stunts, future mission and wrap up with ratings and rankings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Bruce Gibson Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters Something New in Theaters? (00:05:01) The Theme Music (00:05:20) Mission History (00:07:04) The New Mission (00:24:25) New Friends, New Enemies (00:41:05) Rogue Intelligence (00:48:29) The Stunts (00:58:39) Future Missions (01:03:08) Ratings and Rankings (01:08:29) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Casino Royale. After Die Another Day, the Bond franchise found itself in an interesting place, the movie had become the highest grossing Bond movie ever, yet it had left Bond occupying a fantasy world more that the real one. The decision was made to bring Bond back to his roots and make Casino Royale, now that it's rights had finally been secured. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about Casino Royale. We discuss grounding Bond, the legitimacy of reboots and origin stories, the blonde Bond, Bond's history, a Bond-ing, when Bond strikes, feeling the Bond, Le Chiffre and our final thoughts and ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Executive Producers Norman C. Lao and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen Chapters Craig Retrospective (00:02:25) Grounding Bond (00:04:33) The Blonde Bond (00:27:26) Bond's History (00:41:48) A Bond-ing (00:55:41) When Bond Strikes (01:06:50) Feeling the Bond (01:18:10) Le Chiffre (01:28:41) Ratings and Final Thoughts (01:31:42) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Enterprise: “In A Mirror Darkly” with Norman Lao. When the producers of Enterprise decided to do a Mirror Universe episode in their final season, they went all out and made it a sequel AND prequel to two different episodes of The Original Series. In this episode of Standard Orbit, Drew and Mike are joined by Norman Lao from Warp Five to discuss the cross over between the two shows. How were they allowed to spend so much money on a show they knew wasn't coming back? Was using a bunch of that money to CGI some of the TOS aliens a wise choice? Are Mirror episodes even worth it to begin with? Find out what everyone thinks about these and more in this crossed over episode! Hosts Drew Stewart and Mike Schindler Guest Norman Lao Editor and Producer Drew Stewart Executive Producers Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones Associate Producers Renee Roberts and Richard Rutledge, Jr. Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Manager Will Nguyen ChaptersNorm Drops Out Of Warp Five (00:00:50) Sidequel to First Contact (00:02:16) Those Opening Credits Though (00:10:45) Sequel To The Tholian Web (00:20:24) The Alien Effects (00:39:45) ACTING! (00:48:43) Prequel to Mirror Mirror (00:52:35) Vulcan Facial Hair (00:55:36) Closing (00:58:00) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support The Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Supergirl/Legends of Tomorrow Trailers. We are gathered again in The 602 Club where host Matthew Rushing is joined by Norman Lao and Will Nguyen to discuss the Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow trailers. We start off with Supergirl and talk about our first impressions, the look and feel, the cast, Superman's role, the different universes of DC Comics, Legends of Tomorrow, the possibilities of the show and the importance of geek positivity. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman Lao Will Nguyen Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters First Impressions (00:03:10) Look and Feel (00:09:56) The Cast and Characters (00:30:54) Superman's Role (00:42:31) Different Universes (00:45:43) Legends of Tomorrow (00:52:50) There are Always Possibilities (01:00:51) This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (01:06:26) Closing (01:14:18) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/tr
Superman Returns. It had been 28 years since Superman had last appeared on screen and it had not been the best send-off for the original superhero. Languishing in development hell, year after year, it came down to Bryan Singer and his story of Superman returning from five years away from earth to bring the Man of Steel back to theaters. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is join by John Mills and Norman Lao to talk about Superman Returns. We open the show discussing the new Batman V Superman trailer, then talk about our initial response to Singer's Superman film. being back in the Donnerverse, if this movie needs Superman II, the expectations of the audience, the story, 9/11's effect, our favorite scenes, the ending, the big shoes the actors had to fill, music, production value and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Mills Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Batman V Superman Trailer (00:02:34) Excitement Rating (00:18:22) Superman Returns (00:21:15) Initial Response (00:22:13) Back in the Fortress (00:34:26) Do You Need Superman II? (00:37:29) What the Audience Wanted (00:43:05) The Story (00:53:08) The Effect of 9/11 (01:11:32) Quick Aside (01:18:28) Favorite Scenes (01:20:02) The Ending (01:23:13) Big Shoes to Fill (01:29:43) Music, Production and Feel (01:38:12) Ratings (01:47:45) A Special Closing (01:54:17) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Battlestar Galactica 1978. In the early 60's, Glen Larson had the idea for Battlestar Galactica, originally called Adam's Ark. It was not able to find it's way to TV until Star Wars' release in 1977 when every TV network and movie studio decided to get into the "Star Game". Beginning in 1978 it did not last long, citing declining ratings and cost overruns, ABC canceled Battlestar Galactica in April 1979. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing and Norman Lao talk about the original Battlestar Galactica. We discuss our experiences with the show, watching things as children, watching the series now, the story, setting, production design, the mythology, the acting and if the show has staying power. Host Matthew Rushing Guest Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Ken Tripp Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters A Little Bit Different (00:01:33) History of the Lords of Kobal (00:02:54) Experiences Originally (00:04:21) Watching as a Kid (00:08:03) For the Newbie (00:14:22) Story, Setting and Production Design (00:19:40) They Mythology (00:33:25) The Acting and Cast (00:43:23) Staying Power (00:55:11) Closing (01:10:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Agent Carter. Captain America: The First Avenger and Captain America: The Winter Solider both left us with the impression that Peggy Carter continued to be a respected member and founder of what became S.H.E.I.L.D. Yet what if the road to founder was a little rougher than was first thought? In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by agents Andi VanderKolk and Norman Lao to talk about the Agent Carter mini series but before that we take time to remember Leonard Nimoy and his life. We discuss whether Agent Carter should have been Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D., things we liked and didn't, the characters, the importance of a good foil for the hero, continuity, women at work after WWII and our ratings. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Remembering Leonard Nimoy (00:02:49) Agent Carter (00:11:48 Why Was This Not S.H.E.I.L.D? (00:12:29) Things We Liked, Things We Didn't (00:23:20) The Characters (00:33:56) Question About Peggy (00:35:42) Peggy and Jarvis (00:43:13) Chad Michael Murray as Thompson (00:45:37) Only as Good as Your Foil (00:52:02) One Connected Universe (00:56:23) Women at Work After WWII (01:01:54) Ratings (01:11:27) Something to Add (01:15:30) Closing (01:19:34) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Rocketeer. In 1982 a comic mini series came out that harkened back to the serial adventures from the 1930's. Dave Steven's Rocketeer became a classic for comic enthusiasts, with it's fast pace, noir feel, lush artwork, and more adult themes. Then the Walt Disney company did what it does best, it took a property and remade it in their own image. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Darren Moser and Norman Lao to talk about The Rocketeer. We discuss the comic and whether the movie is an improvement, our first experiences with the film, Joe Johnson learning from the masters on how to direct a homage to the serial, the story, the cast, the music and whether or not it still holds up. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Darren Moser Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters The Rocketeer (00:01:41) A Quick Question (00:02:39) Remembering Our First Experiences (00:06:59) Joe Johnson Learned From the Masters (00:17:04) The Story (00:24:08) The Cast (00:43:36) The Music (00:50:42) Does it Still Hold Up? (00:58:06) Closing (01:04:14) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Kingsman. In 1962 Dr. No hit the big screen and James Bond became the gold standard for spy movies. Throughout the years many films have parodied or paid homage to the spy genre Austin Powers, In Like Flint, Never Say Never Again are just a few examples. Spy movies have continued to be some of the most successful film franchises with The Bourne series as well as Bond still going strong and upcoming sequels are currently the works. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Norman Lao to talk about the latest spy movie, Kingsman: The Secret Service based loosely on Mark Miller'c comic, The Secret Service. We discuss Matthew Vaughn choosing to direct Kingsman over Days of Future Past, being back in the spy game, the idea of a sequel, the themes of the film, the cast, whether seriousness ruins spy movies, plus a few things that just didn't work. Host Matthew Rushing Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Kenneth Trip Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Kingsman (00:01:55) Good Directing Call? (00:02:24) The Spy Game (00:06:09) Might Not Want a Sequel (00:11:20) Manners Maketh Man (00:16:00) More Sequel Talk (00:29:10) The Cast (00:32:31) Why So Serious? (00:55:59) Things That Didn't Work (01:06:48) Ratings (01:17:40) Closing (01:21:54) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Comics. On April 18, 1938 the world of publishing changed forever with the release of Action Comics #1 featuring the first superhero, Superman and in May of 1939 Batman was introduced to the world in Detective Comics #27. Since then, the proliferation of comics as been astounding. Leading to a world where comic book characters are everywhere, in film, on TV and ever conceivable type of merchandise. Yet many have never read the comics these icons come from. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jose Munoz and Norman Lao to talk about the medium. We discuss what lead us to pick up our first comic, what we read monthly and why, our favorites and our recommendations as well as the pros and cons to continuity. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Jose Munoz Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters This Week, Comics (00:01:31) What Got You Into Comics? (00:02:54) Monthly Reading (00:16:17) Norm Has a Question (00:22:44) Favorites and Recommendations (00:32:52) Continuity (00:44:45) Closing (0:55:41) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Raiders of the Lost Ark. As George Lucas vacationed in Hawaii after finishing the original Star Wars, he is joined by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg mentioned that he wants to direct a Bond movie and George tells him he has something better; Indiana Smith. Steven would go on to direct and fortuitously convince George to change the name to Indiana Jones. The rest, as they say, is cinema history. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Champion and Norman Lao to talk about the original Indy adventure Raiders of the Lost Ark. We discuss if Indy had been played by Tom Selleck, our memories associated with seeing the film for the first time and what kept us coming back for more, the basis for the series, what we love and what still bugs us about the film, the soundtrack, Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, plus the question, "Does it hold up for today's audience?". Host Matthew Rushing Guests John Champion Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Back In Time (00:01:49) What If Indy Had A Stache (00:02:37) Memories (00:18:40) New Adventure Serials (00:27:39) The Adventure (00:42:48) Johnny Williams (00:59:10) Karen Allen As Marion (01:11:58) Does It Hold Up? (01:20:20) Final Thoughts (01:33:05) Closing (01:38:55) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Galaxy Quest. 1999 saw the release of three films aimed at sci-fi fandom and more specifically, Star Trek - Free Enterprise, Trekkies and Galaxy Quest. Galaxy Quest seemed to hit that sweet spot for many fans and at Star Trek Las Vegas it's ranked as a Star Trek Movie. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by Norman Lao and Andi VanderKolk to talk about Galaxy Quest. We ask the question of whether it should be considered a Star Trek film, our reactions to the movie then and now, themes, crew dynamics, what works, as well as what doesn't, if the movie would have been better if it had been rated R and if there should be a sequel. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters Party Like It's 1999 (00:01:57) Is it a Star Trek Movie? (00:02:57) First Impressions, Again (00:05:46) Crew Dynamics (00:18:04) Digging in Deeper (00:29:49) Rated R? (00:48:02) Where's the Sequel? (00:55:15) Final Thoughts (00:59:12) Closing (01:03:28) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Peter Jackson has been thinking about and working in Middle Earth since 1995 and finally, at the close of 2014 the defining chapter is here. From it's beginnings as two films and a companion piece, all the way to a trilogy of Hobbit films, the process has been anything but smooth. Finally the two trilogies are now complete and so ends the adventures in Jackson's Middle Earth. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined once again by Alice Baker and Megan Calcote from Educating Geeks as well as Norman Lao to talk though this final Hobbit film. We discuss everything from the 48fps, to the different battles to the themes, even getting a little personal in the analysis. Will you follow us, one last time? Host Matthew Rushing Guests Alice Baker Megan Calcote Norman Lao Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters One Last Time (00:02:48) 48fps (00:06:43) Last Time... In Middle Earth (00:12:21) Dol Guldor Battle (00:22:23) Between the Battles (00:36:43) The Madness of Thorin (00:37:49) Badmouthing Gandalf (00:47:55) Bilbo Saves the Day (00:50:23) The Battle of the Five Armies (00:51:29) Dwarves in War (00:54:01) Thorin, Come to Your Senses (00:59:36) The Ravenhill Battles (01:11:53) Fili and Kili (01:13:29) Thorin and Azog (01:22:11) Further Thoughts (01:26:10) Thorin and Bilbo Say Goodbye (01:30:11) Other Themes (01:33:02) There and Back Again (01:44:04) Closing (01:50:54) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Destiny. When Sisko first arrives at Bajor in “Emissary,” he learns that he is viewed by the Bajorans as a religious icon. It's an identity he struggles with through much of the series, but eventually comes to terms with. By “Rapture” at the midpoint of Season Five, Sisko has fully embrace prophecy and matters of Bajoran faith are guiding many of his actions. The road to “Rapture” was a long one, however. The easily overlooked linchpin is the third-season episode “Destiny,” a quiet story about scientific cooperation between Cardassia, Bajor, and the Federation. In this episode of The Ready Room we're joined by John Mills and Norman Lao to discuss this short-lived thawing of relations between warring factions, the religious and political forces tugging at the process, how Trakor's Third Prophecy is a turning point for both Kira and Sisko, how our own views and agendas color our interpretation of Deep Space Nine, and how “Destiny” plays into Sisko's overall character arc. In our news segment we discuss Paramount's decision to airlock Orci, whether or not Frakes could actually take the helm, and what the various rumored directors could mean for the film and Star Trek. We also debate the results of StarTrek.com's poll about which series made the best use of the holodeck. Hosts Christopher Jones and John W. Mills Guest Norman C. Lao Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Associate Producer Renee Roberts Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen News Paramount dumps Orci. Could Frakes take command? (00:02:57) Poll: The Star Trek series that made the best use of the holodeck was... (00:13:24) Feature: Destiny Intro and Synopsis (00:19:36) All In on Faith (00:22:47) Scientific Cooperation (00:25:46) Diversity and Interpretation (00:38:06) Testing Sisko's Faith (00:47:51) Agendas and Viewpoints (00:58:44) Final Thoughts (01:05:04) Closing (01:10:15) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
James Bond The British secret service agent has been thrilling audiences with his adventures and conquests for over 50 years. Ranked number three in total franchise dollars, Bond continues to be one of Hollywoods longest running series. In this episode of The 602 Club host Matthew Rushing is joined by John Champion and Norman Lao discuss their love these films. From favorite Bonds, to movies and girls, we dive in to what makes Bond special to us, as well as speculate about the latest film, Bond 24. Host Matthew Rushing Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Richard Marquez Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Production Manager Richard Marquez Content Coordinator Will Nguyen Chapters The One, the Only, James Bond (00:02:14) Favorite Bond (00:09:40) Villain's Impact (00:30:21) Favorite Bond Movies (00:37:39) Deleting A Movie? (00:55:22) Favorite Bond Girls (01:00:17) Bond 24 (01:10:38) Closing (01:25:48) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In 2008, Iron Man came sauntering on to our movie screens and the Marvel cinematic universe was born. Flash forward to the fall of 2013 and Marvel's *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.* hit television screens promising big-time Marvel action in your living room each week. In this episode of *The 602 Club*, host Matthew Rushing is joined by Darren Moser and Norman Lao to talk about Marvel and *Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D*. Together we discuss the continuity the show shares with the films and the problems that causes, as well as the benefits. Darren shows the world why the panel should be writing for television as they dig into the characters and, lastly, we wonder if Agent Carter should have been on the show all along. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman C. Lao and Darren Moser Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Associate Producer Norman C. Lao Chapters Continuity (00:01:55) Darren's Brilliant Idea (00:22:27) Marvel's TV Rule and Characters (00:25:54) Agent Carter (00:54:24) Final Thoughts (01:05:21) Closing (01:10:50) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Constantine. The shadowy figure of John Constantine fully revealed himself to comic readers in June of 1985. His Hellblazer comic went on to be the longest running Vertigo comic ever, and now he has come to the small screen on NBC's new fall show Constantine. In this episode of The 602 Club, host Matthew Rushing is joined by Jose Munoz of The Zero Room podcast as well as Norman Lao to talk about Constantine. They dive into the history of the character, first impressions of the show, and where it hits the mark, while mentioning the things that might still need some tweaking. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman C. Lao and Jose Munoz Editor and Producer Christopher Jones Associate Producers Norman C. Lao Chapters The History of Constantine (2:37) A Universe All His Own (16:50) Constantine's TV: First Impressions (25:34) The DC Essence (34:55) Television Potential (40:08) Expectations (50:18) Closing and Feedback (1:02:20) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep our shows coming to you every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Gotham and The Flash. DC Comics has taken over the TV landscape. Autumn 2014 has brought us two new series: Gotham on FOX and The Flash on the CW. It seems that the world cannot get enough live-action comics, and the networks and producers are happy to oblige. But now that we've turned our screens on, what do we think about the product? In this episode of The 602 Club, host Matthew Rushing is joined by Norman Lao, Jamie Sanchez, and Daniel Proulx to talk about Gotham and The Flash, the characters, first impressions, criticisms, and delights. Plus, we also delve into the big DC cinematic universe announcement. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Norman C. Lao, Daniel Proulx, and Jaime Sanchez Editor and Producer Matthew Rushing Associate Producer Norman C. Lao Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
Doctor Who. On November 23, 1963 the BBC aired the first episode of Doctor Who; a show about a time traveler from the planet Gallifrey who, along with his companions, works to save the galaxy from various foes and right injustice. On Christmas Day, 2013, Peter Capaldi became the 12th Doctor (or the 13th, from a certain point of view) making this the longest running sci-fi show ever. In this episode of The 602 Club, host Matthew Rushing and his guests Andi VanderKolk and Norman Lao discuss this British sci-fi institution, their favorite Doctors and companions, as well as their thoughts about Series Eight and Capaldi. Host Matthew Rushing Guests Andi VanderKolk and Norman C. Lao Editor and Producer Mike Schindler Associate Producer Norman C. Lao Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
22nd-Century Starfleet Officers and Training. As Star Trek fans, we're all familiar with Starfleet. But the organization we know from the 23rd and 24th centuries is much more that of a spacefaring civilization than the one we see on Enterprise. When fans watch Enterprise for the first time, they are often surprised that some of the officers aboard the NX-01 are uncomfortable in space. Hoshi Sato freaks out because of the direction the stars pass her window. Archer stumbles on his own words when introducing himself to aliens. These aren’t the Starfleet officers we’re accustomed to. But is it fair to expect them to be? In this episode of Warp Five we’re joined by Norman Lao to discuss the world of the 22nd century, the early years of Starfleet Academy, and what the curriculum might have been like in those days compared to the eras of Kirk and Picard. What would be expected of Starfleet officers in 2151? How would real people of the time react when faced with things that no human had seen before? And how long did it take Starfleet to get its branding right? Host Christopher Jones Guest Norman C. Lao Associate Producer Norman C. Lao Chapters Viewer Expectations (2:57) Civilians and Young Officers in Space (7:19) Early Starfleet Academy (14:31) The Class of 2151 (22:58) Unfair Criticism? (33:53) Closing and Feedback (45:11) Send us your feedback! Twitter: @trekfm Facebook: http://facebook.com/trekfm Voicemail: http://www.speakpipe.com/trekfm Contact Form: http://www.trek.fm/contact Visit the Trek.fm website at http://trek.fm/ Subscribe in iTunes: http://itunes.com/trekfm Support the Network! Become a Trek.fm Patron on Patreon and help us keep Star Trek talk coming every week. We have great perks for you at http://patreon.com/trekfm
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