Podcast appearances and mentions of Robert Picardo

Mikey & Jeremy watch S7E19 of Smallville, "Quest". They discuss The Clock King. Robert Picardo, and the hierachy of Lex Luthors. 

Come in and make yourself at home. Feel free to lie down on the couch and tell us about your mother. If not, why not check in for one last session in our season of films exploring identity. Before we move on to Liminal Spaces in season fifteen, it's time to revisit some of our favourite chats from the last eight episodes. We dived into the cinematic identity of everyone from Gotham's elite to ballet dancers losing their grip on reality. We praised the chameleonic genius of Gary Oldman and questioned Liam Neeson's facial hair. And we explored how personal character is forged through external events involving a taxi driven by a robot Robert Picardo. What to expect from this episode: Dan explains why he curated a season dedicated to the theme of identity in cinema. We remember the year the Crazy Frog infected our culture while Batman began. We debate whether Liam Neeson suits the 90s street magician look. Discussion around Gary Oldman's career and his transition from True Romance to Slow Horses. A look at why Darren Aronofsky spent a decade trying to turn a werewolf movie into a swan story. Sarah confesses her love for controversial fiction. We revisit the grotesque experience of watching Dennis Quaid devour shrimp in The Substance. Dan reiterates his one and only rule: Jared Leto is only allowed in movies if he's playing Jeffrey Tambor. We discover a little-known, deep-cut indie flick called Total Recall and its sweaty puppet Kuato. We shall return! On May 18th we're back with a brand new season. This time chosen by Sarah. The new theme is Liminal Spaces and the first film we're wrapping our heads around is Triangle (2009).  Would you like to see the full lineup for season 15? The only place you can see it is on Patreon but you don't need to be a paying member. Sign up for a free membership and get access to the lineup when it drops any day now. Instagram | TikTok | Threads | YouTube

On this week's episode of WeeklyTrek, TrekCore's news podcast, host Alex Perry is joined by  Sam Nelson to discuss all the latest Star Trek news. This week, Alex and his guest discuss the following stories from around the web: Deadline: Andy Weir Apologizes To Alex Kurtzman Over 'Star Trek' Remarks (08:36) io9: 'Starfleet Academy' Season 3 Could Have Done the 'Voyager' Sequel Episode of Robert Picardo's Dreams (17:45) TrekMovie: Romulan War, Col. Green, Borg Queen's Origin: Writers Reveal Untold 'Star Trek: Enterprise' Season 5 Stories (23:31) TrekCore: Nacelle Unveils Newest STAR TREK Action Figure Preview: Dr. McCoy, To-Scale Biobed Accessory, and Bridge Turbolift Alcove (30:47) In addition, stick around to hear Sam discuss how he is embracing the unknown over the future of the Star Trek franchise in the wake of the cancelation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and Alex discusses enjoying watching a lot of Star Trek as he gears up to launch a brand new podcast (but don't worry, WeeklyTrek isn't going anywhere!) *** Do you have a wish or theory you'd like to share on the show? Tweet to Alex at @WeeklyTrek, or email us with your thoughts about wishes, theories, or anything else about the latest in Star Trek news!

Robert Picardo, Ken Biller and Dr. Elizabeth Hudson  A special presentation from Trek Talks 5. In this episode, we bring you the full "Critical Care" panel, celebrating the Star Trek: Voyager episode of the same name. Moderated by Tamia, this conversation features writer Ken Biller, Robert Picardo (The Doctor), and real-life physician Dr. Elizabeth Hudson DO, MPH, AAHIVS. Together, they explore the themes of care, ethics, and access to medicine …connecting science fiction to real-world healthcare conversations in a powerful and timely way. Thanks to the incredible support of the community, Trek Talks 5 raised close to $87,000 for the Hollywood Food Coalition, helping provide daily meals and essential services to those in need. If you missed the telethon, you can catch the replay at TrekTalks.net. Donations are still open — visit the link in our show notes or text TREK to 53-555 to continue supporting the mission.

Anthony and Laurie have a lot of news to catch up on. They start with the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, looking at statements from Paramount as well as reactions from both the cast and the show’s fans, and have a brief debate about whether or not that factored into the decision. Robert Picardo’s recent comments about Star Trek taking “a pause” sparked a broader discussion of what might happen next with the franchise both on TV and in movies. They also take a look at a new interview with Paul Giamatti about Academy‘s Nus Braka. They chat about Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir’s comments on this era of Trek, along with his subsequent apology to Alex Kurtzman, and Tony goes through the latest on new comics and games. They recap some of the Trek Talks panels, particularly the Deep Space Nine “Trials and Tribble-ations discussion where Ira talked about nervously calling Leonard Nimoy to get his approval and the Enterprise writers panel where they talked about their pitches for season 5. Laurie gives a full Trek Talks update and then urges everyone to go check out the footage and images from the Artemis mission.

Anthony and Laurie have a lot of news to catch up on. They start with the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, looking at statements from Paramount as well as reactions from both the cast and the show’s fans, and have a brief debate about whether or not that factored into the decision. Robert Picardo’s recent comments about Star Trek taking “a pause” sparked a broader discussion of what might happen next with the franchise both on TV and in movies. They also take a look at a new interview with Paul Giamatti about Academy‘s Nus Braka. They chat about Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir’s comments on this era of Trek, along with his subsequent apology to Alex Kurtzman, and Tony goes through the latest on new comics and games. They recap some of the Trek Talks panels, particularly the Deep Space Nine “Trials and Tribble-ations discussion where Ira talked about nervously calling Leonard Nimoy to get his approval and the Enterprise writers panel where they talked about their pitches for season 5. Laurie gives a full Trek Talks update and then urges everyone to go check out the footage and images from the Artemis mission.

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the first season of Starfleet Academy. Engage the Yum Yum! SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | Discord LISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

This week, Travis is joined by Dennis Robinson of Botched Podcast to talk about the 1981 werewolf movie The Howling. Released the same year as An American Werewolf in London, and directed by Joe Dante. It may not be the best werewolf movie released that year, but it certainly is the horniest one. And be on the lookout for a young Robert Picardo along with Dee Wallace. So, is this one worth a howl at the full moon? Let's find out...Check out Botched: A D&D Podcast and see Dennis and the boys play some RPGsThanks go out to Audie Norman (@TheAudieNorman) for the album art. Outro music In Pursuit provided by Purple-Planet.comSupport the show by going to patreon.com/wyhsVisit tvstravis.com for more shows and projects from TVsTravis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Picardo joins Connor Trinneer and Dominic Keating for a wide-ranging conversation, with particular emphasis on his latest return as The Doctor in Starfleet Academy. He now serves as Chief Medical Officer on the USS Athena, centuries older, more experienced, and still evolving in unexpected ways. Bob reflects on stepping back into the role at this stage of his career, what has changed, what hasn't, and how the character fits into a very different era of Star Trek.This conversation was recorded just one day after the announcement that Starfleet Academy will conclude with its second season, so we delve into Bob's immediate reaction to the news, including his knowledge on why the show is ending. We speak about his contributions to the show, including episode ideas that sadly will never get to air. Along the way, he and Connor and Dominic revisit The Doctor on Voyager, and how his legacy carries forward into this final chapter.Each week in The D-Con Chamber, we boldly revisit Star Trek: Enterprise through behind-the-scenes stories, watch-along commentaries, and conversations with the people whose lives were forever changed by the franchise. Whether they are breaking down classic episodes or welcoming special guests from across the Trek universe and beyond, hosts Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer mix laughs, insider perspective, and Trek appreciation in every episode.

Episode 776 of On Screen & Beyond beams up Robert Picardo of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy", "Star Trek: Voyager", "InnerSpace", "The Wonder Years", "China Beach" and more!

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Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "Ko'Zeine" & "The Life of the Stars" Engage the Yum Yum! SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpod EMAIL US: yumyumpod@gmail.com FOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | Discord LISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on the blue carpet about what to expect for a brand new Star Trek TV series: Robert Picardo, Zoë Steiner, Karim Diané, George Hawkins and Dale Whibley. Starfleet Academy is no streaming on Paramount+ (and they're currently shooting Season 2).  My Summer Lair Chapter #347:  Would You Join Starfleet Academy? Recorded: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30 pm (EST) at TIFF Lightbox For more show notes visit MySummerLair.com. Bonus Fun? Sign up for my newsletter because the F in FOMO doesn't stand for Fun. Stress free pop culture (TV shows! Books! Movies! Music! So Many Recommendations!!) tastefully harvested for your divine delight. Once a week a carefully curated edition of My Pal Sammy goes directly to your inbox. Magic or Science? You decide.

Union Federation EP.240: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY - Season 1: Episodes 1-5 Watch: Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork Listen: Union Federation Audio Podcast Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federation Welcome to the Union Federation Podcast on the Fandom Podcast Network & BQN Network, where we discuss both Star Trek and The Orville. On this episode we discuss: Union Federation EP.240: STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY - Season 1: Episodes 1-5, our mid season reactions on the newest Star Trek TV show on Paramount Plus. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (2026) is an American television series created by Gaia Violo for the streaming service Paramount+. It is the 12th Star Trek series and part of executive producer Alex Kurtzman's expanded Star Trek Universe. Set in the 32nd century, the far-future time period that was introduced in the later seasons of the series Star Trek: Discovery (2017–2024), Starfleet Academy follows the first new class of Starfleet cadets in over a century as they come of age and train to be officers. Stars: Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, and Bella Shepard portray Starfleet Academy cadets, starring alongside Holly Hunter and Zoë Steiner, as well as Tig Notaro and Oded Fehr, who are reprising their roles from Discovery, and Robert Picardo returning as the character of the Doctor from other previous Star Trek series. Until next time on the Union Federation Podcast, "Live Long & Prosper" & "We Are, Without A Doubt, The Weirdest Ship In The Fleet!"   Union Federation Podcast Contact Info. Hailing frequencies are now open........   Fandom Podcast Network YouTube Channel:  (Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Episodes) https://www.youtube.com/@FandomPodcastNetwork   Union Federation: A Star Trek and The Orville Podcast Feed: Link: https://fpnet.podbean.com/category/union-federation   Facebook: The Union Federation: A Star Trek and Orville Podcast Group. Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/323504344789120   - Fandom Podcast Network Master Audio Feed: https://fpnet.podbean.com/ - Fandom Podcast Network is on ALL major podcasts platforms. - Email: theunionfederation@gmail.com - Instagram: @UnionFederationPodcast / https://www.instagram.com/unionfederationpodcast/ - X (Twitter) : @unionfedpodcast / https://x.com/UnionFedPodcast - Bluesky: @fanpodnetwork / https://bsky.app/profile/fanpodnetwork.bsky.social Host & Guest Contact Info: - Kyle Wagner on X: @AKyleW / Instagram & Threads: @Akylefandom / @akyleW on Discord / @Ksport16: Letterboxd / Blue Sky: @akylew - Amy Nelson on X: @MissAmyNelson / Instagram: @amynelson522 /  Blue Sky: @CounselorAmy - Hayley Stoddart on Instagram & Bluesky: @trekkie01D - Kevin Reitzel on X / Instagram / Threads / Discord & Letterboxd: @spartan_phoenix / Bluesky: @spartanphoenix Where to Find BQN: Instagram: @BQNpodcasts Bluesky: @bqnpodcasts Facebook: The BQN Collective (listener's group) Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bqnpodcast #StarTrekStarfleetAcademy #FandomPodcastNetwork #UnionFederation #UnionFederationPodcast #BQNPodcasts #FPNet #FPN #BQN #StarTrek #HollyHunter  #ZoeSteiner #TigNotaro  #OdedFehr #SandroRosta #KarimDiane #KerriceBrooks #GeorgeHawkins #BellaShepard #AlexKurtzman #ParamountPlus #StarTrekDiscovery #AmyNelson #HayleyStoddart #KyleWagner #KevinReitzel New boost

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "Series Acclimation Mil" & "Come, Let's Away"Engage the Yum Yum!SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

[Review starts at 4:09 / Interviews start at 58:03] Anthony and Laurie keep the news short this week, but do talk about a new comic series from IDW that covers the unexplored (and very dark) history of why the Klingons are refugees in the 32nd century. The rest of the podcast is dedicated to Starfleet Academy episode 5, “Series Acclimation Mil” and its loving tribute to Deep Space Nine and the Sisko family. As they discuss the episode, they play clips from various interviews with Tawny Newsome and Robert Picardo, then afterwards, the full interview Tony did with Tawny and Cirroc Lofton.

[Review starts at 4:09 / Interviews start at 58:03] Anthony and Laurie keep the news short this week, but do talk about a new comic series from IDW that covers the unexplored (and very dark) history of why the Klingons are refugees in the 32nd century. The rest of the podcast is dedicated to Starfleet Academy episode 5, “Series Acclimation Mil” and its loving tribute to Deep Space Nine and the Sisko family. As they discuss the episode, they play clips from various interviews with Tawny Newsome and Robert Picardo, then afterwards, the full interview Tony did with Tawny and Cirroc Lofton.

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "Vitus Reflux" & "Vox in Excelso"Engage the Yum Yum!SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is, by most accounts, an abject failure. However, they're clinging to the first two episodes getting a bit of a bump while handwaving that the show's ratings dropped off a cliff after only three episodes. Maybe people watched it and noped out because it was awful? Then we talk about how Robert Picardo thinks he can explain why 32nd century kids talk like Gen Z kids in 2025 -- and it's not just because of bad writing.Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify.CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles.Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTVOn Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvgOn Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629

Welcome aboard the Yum Yum Academy in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan, Rachel, and Bartek try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we're discussing the Starfleet Academy episodes "Kids These Days" & "Beta Test"Engage the Yum Yum!SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

The Crew continue to look at dark fantasy films this month. On this episode we discuss another Ridley Scott film that has many versions only this one is a fantasy film. Join us as we talk about which version of "Legend" from 1985 is the better version. We also discuss Tom Cruise in a role he rarely plays, how good the practical effects are, the difference a soundtrack makes and try to work out which role Robert Picardo plays. Ian's Website: https://www.kickseat.com

STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY ist da – und wir steigen direkt in die 1. Episodenbesprechung ein: „Kids These Days“. Andreas Dohm & Sebastian Sonntag sprechen über den Pilot-Startschuss einer Serie, die „erster Schultag“ sagt, aber zwischendurch „Stresslevel: Subraumsturm“ meint. Wir bleiben dabei möglichst spoilerarm: Ton, Thema, Figuren-Setup, Stärken/Schwächen – und warum diese Academy sich anfühlt wie ein Hörsaal mit eingebautem Alarmknopf. Erwartet: • einen Pilot, der keine Zeit verliert • akademische Ambitionen, absurde Details und moralische Minenfelder • erste Lieblingsmomente (und erste Fragezeichen) • viel Discovery Panel – nur mit mehr Campus und weniger Geduld für Quatsch Bonus-Videos zum Reinschauen: • NYCC-Trailer: Star Trek: Starfleet Academy • Clip: USS Athena unter Angriff Viel Spaß – und schreibt uns eure Eindrücke (spoilerarm gern, sonst mit Warnung)!

Trekkies rejoice - legendary Star Trek actor Robert Picardo alongside Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere in conversation on series Starfleet Academy, now streaming Paramount+ globallySTAR TREK STARFLEET ACADEMY also starring Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti, Bella Shepard, Zoe Steiner, Tatiana Maslany, Kerrice Brooks. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

We wrap the week with Roz trying red‑light therapy and a cold plunge (and instantly regretting both), plus Matty calls in to continue his long‑running feud with Mocha. Maurie attempts to join an exclusive “smart people only” social app, we get into wild viral stories, and the team reacts to everything from Marvin Gaye to NASA conspiracy clips. Maurie also chats with players from Team Canada's women's hockey team, and we hear from familiar Hollywood voices like Robert Picardo and others through the show's biggest entertainment moments of the week. 

STARFLEET ACADEMY is now accepting new applicants, and WE ARE STARFLEET is here to give you the official campus tour! Join Mike, Craig, Ashley, & Ian, for a fun and in depth look at the double header premiere of the latest STAR TREK franchise show, starring Holly Hunter, Robert Picardo, and Paul Giamatti. We cover both episode one and two in this podcast, so prepare your spoiler hats and dive into your favorite TREK-POSITIVE podcast! HOSTED BY Ashley Thomas, Craig McKenzie, Ian Buckley, and Mike Slamer PATREON + SUPPORT  Help support our show, earn bragging rights, and more!  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wearestarfleet⁠⁠ Produced by Mike Slamer  Original Music by Anthony Fuscaldo  Follow the show and join in the conversation on Bluesky at ⁠⁠⁠StarfleetPod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠ and Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@StarfleetPod⁠⁠⁠.  All our links: ⁠⁠www.wearestarfleetpod.com⁠⁠ A proud part of the Film Stories Network, which includes MAKE IT SO: A Star Trek Legacy Podcast. ⁠⁠⁠FilmStoriesNetwork.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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STARFLEET ACADEMY steht vor der Tür – und wir sind bei Hype 9/10. Willkommen zur Nullnummer (Hype-Episode) im Discovery Panel! Wir reden über Trailer und Vorab-Szenen, aber ohne euch alles vorwegzunehmen: eher Teaser-Tasting als Komplettspoiler-Buffet. Warum wir lieber euphorisch reingehen (auch auf die Gefahr hin, später dramatisch zu seufzen), was die Grundidee „Wiederaufbau statt Utopie“ mit uns macht – und wieso eine Schule, die einfach als Schiff durch den Weltraum fliegt, gleichzeitig absurd und genial ist.

Does a sequel to a Christmas movie count as a Christmas movie? It doesn't matter! Our patrons voted and Joe Dante's anarchic, loony tunes inspired, ahead of it's time fourth wall breaking creature feature was - to our delight - the winner. Join us in a fun, light episode in which we marvel at amazing creature effects, enjoy beloved character actors, share our favorite of the film's (many) gags, and discuss Robert Picardo's (Star Trek: Voyager) consentual-nonconsent relationship with Greta the Gremlin. Thank you all so, so much for listening and supporting the show. We'll see you next year! An extra special thanks to our $10 Executive Producers: JetChiclete, Isaac, squishward, Walt Lewellyn of The Black Casebook, Tropical Doves, Jim Locatelli, jprestonpoole, Lohik, bernventers, Owen2, and Ronnie Gardocki (who I now know is a character from The Shield). If you can, please lend some support to these organizations: Gaza Funds PCRF (Palestinian Children's Relief Fund) MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians) National Networks of Abortion Funds If you enjoy the show please consider: Subscribing to our Patreon, where you can enjoy exclusive subscriber only episodes. Joining our Discord. Checking out our Credits page where you can view a complete list of Patrons. Leaving a rating and review on your podcast provider of choice.  Production by Miguel Tahni. Art by Zoe Woolley and Jo Hermeer. Follow @MarvelousDeath for updates. 

The Doctor.Introduced in the first episode of Star Trek: Voyager, the character is a computer program, but eventually he becomes so much more that he becomes part of two additional series. In this episode of Twin Cities Trekkies, which marks the seventh part of the podcast's celebration of Voyager's thirtieth anniversary, Wes sits down with Keith Bliss (friends with Star Trek: The Undiscovered Podcast's Greg Vorob) to talk about The Doctor, Robert Picardo, and their Star Trek stories.Any feedback you have can be submitted to the Facebook page (facebook.com/TCTrekkiesPod), or by emailing them at tctrekkiespodcast@gmail.com. Twin Cities Trekkies is also available on Instagram (instagram.com/tctrekkiespod). You can also leave us voice messages by going to anchor.fm/twincitiestrekkies. Just keep in mind the feedback you may give may be featured in an upcoming episode of this podcast.Twin Cities Trekkies is available on many platforms!This episode is sponsored by It's an Honorable Life, playing at the Historic Mounds Theater December 5 to December 21. ⁠https://ci.ovationtix.com/35708/production/1256831⁠ - ENTER PROMO CODE "tctrekkies" to get $5 off your general admission ticket!

We're closing out 2025, which means it's almost time for the Trekcast 2026 Awards—and we want your help choosing the categories! This week, we're hosting a live listener brainstorming session, so join us and be part of shaping the show. Plus, the Doctor is in: Robert Picardo has officially revealed which character he'll be playing in Starfleet Academy, and we break it all down. Full reverse! The LEGO Enterprise has returned to store shelves—kind of. There's a twist you'll want to hear about before you hit “add to cart.” And don't miss our Spotlight on Sulu, where we dig into why everyone's talking about the iconic helmsman again—all that and more on Trekcast — the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast.News:New Sulu Documentary is Going to Drophttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/beam-me-up-sulu-star-trek-doc-feb-release-1236446671/Robert Picardo Confirms his Character on Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2025/12/08/robert-picardo-confirms-which-voyager-holo-doctor-he-plays-on-star-trek-starfleet-academy/Lego Enterprise Back on Sale, Sortahttps://www.ign.com/articles/lego-star-trek-enterprise-set-is-available-to-order-again-but-theres-a-catchTrekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

It’s pitch week! Anthony and Laurie are joined by Trev and Stanley from The Salon to talk about all the Star Trek TV pitches out there—but they start with an in-depth look at the brand-new clip from the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. They talk about Paul Giamatti’s insights into his SFA character, Nus Braka, and Robert Picardo’s confirmation on which version of The Doctor is in the show. They discuss the sentimental posts from Strange New Worlds actors as production heads towards its end, and the imminent departure of Prodigy and other Trek shows from Netflix across the globe. Then it’s time for the main topic: all the TV pitches out there for new Trek series from creatives who’ve already worked in the franchise. They break down each one—ideas from Tawny Newsome & Justin Simien, Terry Matalas, Mike Sussman, Akiva Goldsman & Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Waltke, and Jennifer Muro—and assess its viability as a group. After that, each person makes their own pitch for a Star Trek show that is assessed by the others: Greenlight? Development deal? Hard pass? Listen to find out.

It’s pitch week! Anthony and Laurie are joined by Trev and Stanley from The Salon to talk about all the Star Trek TV pitches out there—but they start with an in-depth look at the brand-new clip from the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. They talk about Paul Giamatti’s insights into his SFA character, Nus Braka, and Robert Picardo’s confirmation on which version of The Doctor is in the show. They discuss the sentimental posts from Strange New Worlds actors as production heads towards its end, and the imminent departure of Prodigy and other Trek shows from Netflix across the globe. Then it’s time for the main topic: all the TV pitches out there for new Trek series from creatives who’ve already worked in the franchise. They break down each one—ideas from Tawny Newsome & Justin Simien, Terry Matalas, Mike Sussman, Akiva Goldsman & Henry Alonso Myers, Aaron Waltke, and Jennifer Muro—and assess its viability as a group. After that, each person makes their own pitch for a Star Trek show that is assessed by the others: Greenlight? Development deal? Hard pass? Listen to find out.

Edward Teague is alive as heck and he's on the pod. Legendary sci-fi actor Robert Picardo joins us to talk about his time on Smallville, how it resonates today, and what it means to share it with his family. In the episode, after an assailant carves Kryptonian symbols into Lex, everyone is on a mission to find out why. Clark treks north to Montreal and has a not-so-warm encounter with the last living member of Veritas. Lex is led on a similar path as he connects the dots with his cryptograph. The season is coming to a rapid close, but will all the pieces come together? Tune in to find out! Thank you to our sponsors:

Star Trek Prodigy 2.18 – „Touch of Grey“: Janeway im Graubereich zwischen Burnout, Bauernhof und Befreiungsmission. In dieser Folge sprechen wir über eine Episode, die erstaunlich viel auf einmal will: – Die Protostar-Crew kämpft in einer Arena um ihr Leben. – Das Loom wirkt zuerst wie das ultimative Monster und entpuppt sich als zweite Gefangene. – Wesley Crusher ist körperlich angeschlagen, seine Traveler-Fähigkeiten sind weg – und gerade dadurch wird er wieder voll zum Starfleet-Offizier. – Der Doctor legt als Janeway-Doppelgänger eine Performance hin, die halb Drama, halb Täuschung und komplett genial ist. – Ilthuran nutzt den Moment, um Solum in einen offenen Aufstand gegen Asencia zu führen. – Janeway schwankt zwischen „Ich hab genug getan“ und „Ich kann diese Kinder nicht im Stich lassen“ – und entscheidet sich erwartbar: Sie geht. Wir reden unter anderem über: • Verantwortung, Überforderung und die Frage, wie viel eine einzelne Person tragen kann. • Die politische Ebene: Solum im Bürgerkrieg, Propaganda vs. Hoffnung und Ilthurans Rede als Wendepunkt. • Das Loom als Beispiel dafür, wie schnell jemand vom „Monster“ zum Opfer eines Systems wird. • Wesleys Reise von der kosmischen Allzwecklösung zurück zum verletzlichen Menschen. • Hologramme, Identität und warum der Doctor in dieser Folge vielleicht der emotionalste Charakter ist. • Die zentrale Botschaft der Episode: Mut ist keine Frage des Alters – und Starfleet ist am stärksten, wenn es zusammensteht. Wie immer gibt es: – Einordnung im Kontext der Staffel und der Prodigy-Gesamtgeschichte – Verweise auf frühere Voyager-Zeiten von Janeway, Chakotay und dem Doctor – jede Menge Selbstironie, persönliche Assoziationen und ein paar unbequeme Fragen an das eigene Pflichtgefühl Schreibt uns in die Kommentare: Welche Szene aus „Touch of Grey“ hat euch am meisten beschäftigt? Janeways Entscheidung? Das Loom? Wesleys Verletzlichkeit? Oder Ilthurans Aufruf?

S02E14 – „Cracked Mirror“: Die Protostar trifft Voyager-A, die Realität splittert – und plötzlich stehen wir im Spiegeluniversum.

It's that time of year where we try and delve into the strange and scary for our Halloween episode and this time, we've hit upon altered states (not the Ken Russell film) where our heroes undergo a strange transformation, in TOS ‘Wolf in the Fold,' Bones' obsession with getting Scotty laid ends in a lot of mysterious stabbings that date back to Victorian London while in Voyager's ‘Darkling,' the Doctor's attempt to improve himself by adding bits of other people into him starts making him very large in the tooth and a little too psychosexual towards Kes while in DS9's ‘Empok Nor,' O'Brien, Nog, Garak and a collection of clearly important side characters go to a deserted Cardassian Space Station to steal some wiring ends with psychotropic drug-induced violence. Typical. Happy Halloween!Episodes Discussed: A Wolf In the Fold (13:19) Darkling (42:06) Empok Nor (01:11:42)Talking Points Include: The European cut of Kubrick's ‘The Shining,' Horror Movies, We HATE Pan and Scan, Weird UK Film edits, Bones clearly wanting to get laid, my God, they do a seance, Robert Bloch and Harlan Ellison's twin Ripper stories in ‘Dangerous Visions,' censorship and no Kirk shirt rip for drugs this time, Jack the Ripper in other SF franchises, no walk of shame for Kes, Picardo's make-up leads to a lesson about old special effects, the Civilization Gandhi glitch, does Kes actually grown over her four years, CSI Tuvok, Jeremy Renner-gy, when romantic comedies have to make the rival partner an utter jerk, Robert Picardo with hair is amazing, MMMbop, Tom Waits covering Disney, ‘Cardies' does not work as a derogatory slur, what Brighton sounds like, Garak Bashir and O'Brian probably don't hang out at the same time, the original plan with Worf vs. Garak would not have been as fun, Nog trying too hard, ‘Bolian Dies First,' there's probably a meeting about Garak being a spy.

On the latest episode of the podcast, Doug explains exactly how he would fall for a cult, Jamie invents a new 'rating scale' for movies, and we both thank that the Dee Wallace werewolf is kinda cute. Grab yourself a big bowl of Wolf Chili, support your local occult book shop, and join us as we stumble through the foggy forest wondering just what this doctor's trying to accomplish while discussing, The Howling!The Howling is a 1981 film directed by Joe Dante and starring Dee Wallace, Christopher Stone, Dennis Dugan, John Carradine, Belinda Balaski, Elizabeth Brooks, Robert Picardo, Kevin McCarthy & Dick Miller.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookDoug's Schitt's Creek podcast, Schitt's & Giggles can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schitts-and-giggles-a-schitts-creek-podcast/id1490637008

Tread Perilously's Star Trek month continues with an episode of Voyager called "Drone." When a close call in the transporter merges Seven of Nine's nano implants with the Doctor's 29th Century holotransmitter, a future Borg gestates in the silence lab. Despite the similarities to the Tuvix incident, Captain Janeway allows it to live and assigns Seven to be its teacher. But when the drone, who self-identifies as One, starts asking difficult questions about the Borg, he defies Seven and reaches out directly. Will she be able to teach him why the Borg are wrong before they assimilate his advanced technologies? Erik and Justin face a standard issue episode of Voyager that might actually be good. They debate the merits of the story, nonetheless, with Erik pointing out four or five Next Generation episodes it emulates. Jeri Ryan continues to be the show's MVP, with Robert Picardo and Tim Russ close behind her. Janeway's choice to allow One to live is examined in light of the reappraisal of "Tuvix." The presence of Bryan Fuller in the writing credits leads to a surprising twist. Harry Kim's future as an eternal ensign becomes text. The pair try to determine which cast members are still engaged in Season 5 and a minor character leads to a larger critique of Voyager as a whole.

In this special edition of Trends, we dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence—its promises, its pitfalls, and its place in our collective imagination. From speculative fiction to real-world innovation, this episode brings together a dynamic mix of voices shaping how we think about AI.

It's All Been Trekked Before #430  Season 13, Episode 32   Star Trek: Voyager #1.11 "Heroes and Demons"    Keith is back, and loves a good mystery. Stephen wasn't a fan, but admits Mulgrew was working really hard. Jimmy-Jerome wishes we actually learned the story of Beowulf.    Edited by Jerome Wetzel, with assistance from Resound.fm   It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com Please support us at http://pateron.com/iabd Follow us on social media @IABDPresents and https://www.facebook.com/ItsAllBeenTrekkedBefore

What do “Star Trek,” space advocacy, and the fight to save NASA science have in common? In this episode of Planetary Radio, we share a special panel recorded live at STLV: Trek to Vegas 2025, featuring Robert Picardo, actor and Planetary Society board member who played the Emergency Medical Hologram on ”Star Trek: Voyager,” and Tim Russ, actor, telescope enthusiast, and Voyager’s Lt. Tuvok. They’re joined by Andrew Pauly, director of marketing at The Planetary Society, and Ambre Trujillo, the Society’s digital community manager, for a conversation about how science fiction inspires real-world space exploration — and how fans can take action to protect it. Later in the episode, Jack Kiraly, director of government relations at The Planetary Society, discusses the recent wave of NASA employee departures and what it could mean for the future of space science. Then, in What’s Up, our Chief Scientist Bruce Betts reflects on the end of NASA’s Lunar Trailblazer mission. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-a-star-trek-futureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Notes S05E16: Doctor Bashir, I Presume S05E17: A Civil Investigation Doctor Bashir, I Presume: Holo-doc? No, real doc. Making a custom GPT in the future is hard work, apparently. Bashir is khaaa--no, just genetically modified. The sins of the father. Gross, Robert Picardo. Finally Rom asks Leeta out! Julian's unplanned but really solid character book changes. The 90s are on full and ugly display in this episode, but it's still pretty darn strong. Jude has theories about human dna. Justen coins M. Bison Syndrome. A Civil Investigation: Justen gets horny for Noir Odo. Lax data security policies. Unlabeled data crystals return. Falcon is happy to see Odo. The whole staff is horny for Odo. Jude is unhappy that he feels sad for Odo. Jude questions whether Renee Echevarria paid for his Molly Millions knockoff. BabSpace9 is a production of the Okay, So network. Connect with the show at @babylonpod.page Help us keep the lights on via our Patreon! Justen can be found at @justen.babylonpod.page Ana can be found at @ana.babylonpod.page, and also made our show art. Both Ana and Justen can also be found on The Compleat Discography, a Discworld re-read podcast. Jude Vais can be found at @jude.athrabeth.com. His other work can be found at Athrabeth - a Tolkien Podcast and at Garbage of the Five Rings. Clips from the original show remain copyrighted by Paramount Entertainment and are used under the Fair Use doctrine. Music attribution: Original reworking of the Deep Space 9 theme by audioquinn, who stresses that this particular war crime is not their fault. This show is edited and produced by Aaron Olson, who can be found at @aaron.compleatdiscography.page Find out more at http://babylonpod.page

 A Space Adventure Hour is here!Strange New Worlds returns with a thrilling murder mystery, and Trekcast is on the case to break it all down. But that's not all—Paramount has lost subscribers… yet their profits are up? We'll dive into what's really happening behind the numbers. Plus, Robert Picardo teases some surprising changes to his iconic character for Starfleet Academy. And yes, you read that right—Captain Kirk is jealous of Muppets. We'll explain the hilarious story behind it. All that and more Star Trek news, theories, and deep dives—only on Trekcast, the galaxy's favorite Star Trek podcast.News:Paramount Loses 1.3 Million Subs https://www.mediaplaynews.com/paramount-loses-1-3-million-quarterly-subs-ups-revenue-operating-profit/Robert Picardo talks about EMH in Starfleet Academy https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/star-trek-robert-picardo-revealed-182117986.htmlMore about the Puppet episodehttps://www.tvinsider.com/1206225/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-puppet-episode-paul-wesley/Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast! Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

REBEL HIGHWAY (1994)Episode #4: "Runaway Daughters"Original Air Date: 12th August, 1994Jeff and Cheryl cruise down Rebel Highway with Episode #4, "Runaway Daughters." Teleplay by Charlie Haas  Story by Lou Rusoff and Charlie Haas  Directed by Joe Dante  Starring:  Julie Bowen as Angie Gordon  Holly Fields as Mary Nicholson  Jenny Lewis as Laura Cahn  Paul Stephen Rudd as Jimmy Rusoff  Chris Young as Bob Randolph  Dick Miller as Roy Farrell  Dee Wallace Stone as Mrs. Alex Gordon  Christopher Stone as Mr. Alex Gordon  Robert Picardo as Mr. Ed Cahn  Wendy Schaal as Mrs. Mildred Cahn  Joe Flaherty as Mr. Nicholson  Belinda Balaski as Mrs. Nicholson  Roger Corman as Mr. Randolph  Julie Corman as Mrs. Randolph  Courtney Gains as Deputy 1 Leo Rossi as Deputy 2  John Astin as Fred, Minute Man 1  Dabbs Greer as Gary  Fabian as Mr Rusoff An Arkoff / Hill / Kutner Production You can rent Runaway Daughters on Prime Video or Fandango at Home. Visit our website - https://aippod.com/ and follow the American International Podcast on Letterboxd, Instagram and Threads @aip_pod and on Facebook at facebook.com/AmericanInternationalPodcast  Get your American International Podcast merchandise at our store. Our open and close includes clips from the following films/trailers: How to Make a Monster (1958), The Brain That Wouldn't Die (1962), I Was a Teenage Werewolf (1957), High School Hellcats (1958), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), The Wild Angels (1966), It Conquered the World (1956), The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), and Female Jungle (1955) 

The Howling (1981) synopsis: “After a bizarre and near deadly encounter with a serial killer, a television newswoman is sent to a remote mountain resort whose residents may not be what they seem.”Starring: Dee Wallace, Patrick Macnee, Christopher Stone, and Robert PicardoDirector: Joe DanteThis week on Podcasting After Dark, Zak and Corey breakdown and review Joe Dante's The Howling! Released the same year as American Werewolf in London, it's hard not making comparisons between the two iconic werewolf films, especially since they were both critically well received and featured jaw-dropping transformation scenes. Of course, only one of these two movies has an absolute stacked cast, including Slim Pickens and Robert Picardo in his first movie role, and that's the one the boys are reviewing today!A huge THANK YOU to Cam for selecting The Howling for us to review via our highest Patreon tier! You can listen to Cam on The Jacked Up Review Show Podcast - Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Instagram— SUPPORT PODCASTING AFTER DARK —PATREON - Two extra shows a month including Wrap-Up After Dark and The Carpenter Factor, plus other exclusive content!MERCH STORE - We have a fully dedicated merch store at TeePublic with multiple designs and products!INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK / LETTERBOXD - Follow us on social media for updates and announcements!This podcast is part of the BFOP Network

SIMPLY THE BEST? Don't sleep on Star Trek: Prodigy, which manages to capture the spirit and storytelling of the most popular Trek and aim it at kids while also being highly entertaining for adults -- especially a crusty old Star Trek fan like Bryan. He's not the only fan enchanted by the series, though. Charlynn & Marina from Mission Log: Prodigy and YouTubers Steve Shives and Jessie Gender come aboard to decide which of the show's 40 episodes (and counting?) are among its very best. Jump to Charlynn & Marina at (12:22). Listen to their show here: https://tinyurl.com/2w6ny2hpJump to Steve Shives at (45:07). Check out his channel here: Steve Shives - YouTubeJump to Jessie Gender at (1:10:16). Check out her channel here: Jessie Gender After Dark Channel Trailer and the trailer for her movie here: https://youtu.be/oYPpbfHfhG0?si=3KCXoscb8rs_wYcK

Join us aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary for a celebration of The Planetary Society’s 45th anniversary. In this special episode of Planetary Radio, we bring you highlights from our Cosmic Shores Gala, where members, scientists, space advocates, and special guests came together to honor the past and look boldly to the future. You’ll hear from CEO Bill Nye, Board President Bethany Ehlmann, Executive Director Jennifer Vaughn, founding Executive Director Lou Friedman, and Congresswoman Judy Chu, with actor and Planetary Society board member Robert Picardo as our master of ceremonies. And of course, we close with Chief Scientist Bruce Betts in this week’s What’s Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-cosmic-shores-galaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sowing the Seeds of Love, 18min., USA Directed by Riley Young Sowing the Seeds of Love explores the obscure and peculiar sex lives of animals through the eyes of Hulk Hogan (1980's WWE wrestler icon), Joyce DeWitt (Janet Wood from the popular 1970's sitcom Three's Company), and Robert Picardo (known for his character as the Holographic Doctor on the 1990's Star Trek: Voyager series). Their role in this film is to satire their popularity to make the subject of animal sexuality more digestible to those without a scientific background. https://www.rileyoung.com/new-page-1 Get to know the filmmaker: What was your motivation to make this film?  My true motivation for making this film was to find an engaging and accessible way to communicate science to a broad audience. With a background in Marine Science, I experienced firsthand during my capstone research project how challenging it can be to make scientific concepts exciting and understandable for those without a science background. That realization led me to pursue documentary filmmaking as a way to bridge that gap—bringing science to life in a way that is fun, accurate, and captivating for viewers of all backgrounds. Two major inspirations shaped this film. The first was Jean Painlevé, a French filmmaker and pioneer of underwater cinema. His films explored the mysteries of marine life while blending science with humor, making complex topics engaging and accessible. The second was Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno series, where she playfully reenacts animal mating behaviors in surreal, theatrical settings. Her bold, unconventional approach to documentary filmmaking opened my eyes to new ways of presenting science—ways that are visually striking, thought-provoking, and deeply entertaining. Both of these influences challenged traditional documentary styles, incorporating themes of sexual identity, gender norms, and finding beauty in the unexpected—ideas that became a driving force behind my own film. Drawing from these inspirations, I wanted to create something fresh, quirky, and exciting while still staying true to scientific accuracy. That's how Sowing the Seeds of Love was born. My film follows a trio of celebrity hosts who use humor, animation, and their star power to educate audiences about unconventional animal mating science—while drawing thought-provoking parallels to societal conversations around sexual identities. My goal is to reach people who might not typically watch documentaries—because let's face it, the word "documentary" alone can turn some people away. I want to change that by proving that science can be just as entertaining as it is enlightening. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

When a new batch of gremlins graphically burst out of Gizmo's back, Billy and Kate do everything they can to keep them from overrunning the Clamp Center. But when some experimental mutagens create a bevy of mutant gremlins, they threaten to overrun the streets of New York City. Is bat gremlin the gremlin we deserve, and not the gremlin we need? What's the business model for the animal testing facility? When do we get an Aliens vs Gremlins franchise? It's the episode that needs 25% more Futterman.Support the production of The Greatest GenerationGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!The Greatest Generation is produced by Wynde Priddy and this episode was edited by Rob AdlerSocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestGen and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social