Dispatch Ajax! Podcast

In this series we discuss books of Mystery, the Occult, and of Legend. This includes  both famous works of fiction and of real-life conundrums. From the Necronomicon to the The Dead Sea Scrolls, we will cover the highlights from throughout history!

After a brief break we're back with our latest episode! Where in the World are DC's Cities??  What's up with those fictional cities in the DC universe?  Where exactly are Metropolis and Gotham? What about Keystone and Central City? We will do our damnedest to pin down those locales and the real cities they represent.

For our 50th episode celebration we tackle an oft forgotten but extremely important event in history (and especially comic books): Fredrick Werthem's Seduction of the Innocent . This is a big one.

The 1980s saw a glut in Sc-Fi, Fantasy and Horror media in the mainstream for the first time in quite a while.  Many would say it was the Golden Era in Geek media... and they might be right. Join us for our first deep dive into some obscure stuff from the realm of television, starting with Monsters !

In this episode we review 3 random episodes from different Superhero TV shows from the past. X-men Evolution, The New Batman Adventures and Smallville. Trust us when we say you won't want to miss these gems. They're bonkers.

We get into the Geeky-est decade of all time with the jumping-off point of modern Geektie Culture. The 1980's were a crazy, conflicted time in Human History. They *also* lead to some incredible Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror that has yet to be matched.

In this episode we talk about some of news stories so strange they sound like Science Fiction. Then we show parallels between them and the Pop Culture examples that prove it!

Sports exist even in Geeky content, and that's OK! In this episode we discuss sports in Science Fiction and other genres, why they're included, what they mean and why people love 'em.

(Fixed audio) We present our review of the year that was 2022, Part 2! This time around we cover TV, obituaries and look toward 2023!

Let us all reflect on the year that was 2022.  Good or bad, it happened.  So let us disect all that happened in Geek Culture, one genre at a time.

A Christmas Story! You likely love or hate it nowadays, but the franchise is much crazier than you could possibly imagine.  Happy Life Day from Dispatch Ajax! Also, it's not our *official * 42nd episode. But that's comin' soon!

Last year we brought you some underrated horror you should see.  This time we're presenting you with some of the Best Terrible Horror that MUST be seen!

Edit:  Now with improved audio! In our second dive into horror sub-genres we tackle the surprisingly diverse realm of Elevator Horror! Believe it or not, there's a lot to explore. 

Our first dive into the obscure or less-thought-of sub-genres of Pop Culture media is the *very* specific Animal Horror!  Jake has a comprehensive breakdown of this fascinating and diverse niche of Horror.

In this episode we wrap our deep dive into the Geeky Meta-ness of the Great American Movie Franchise, Rocky!  If you haven't heard our previous installments feel free to go back and catch up.  We'll wait.

Believe it or not, James Bond has had an ongoing TV show - officially licensed - in the 1990's. Its origins aren't what you might think and the story is surprisingly interesting. Join us for our look back at the weird and wild cartoon 'James Bond Jr.'!

In our latest Retro Rewind we tackle an obscure cartoon that has ties to movies, comic books and most of the corners of Geek Culture.  Jake has seen it, Skip hasn't.  But that doesn't mean it was underground.  You - the listener - may very well have seen this show growing up or on YouTube.  Either way, enjoy.

Here's part two of our dive into the surprisingly geeky Meta-ness of the 'Rocky' franchise.  We cover the second and third installments, slicing into the meat of our premise. Like Rocky pounding a carcass, we montage our way through the analysis of the Great American Movie Franchise. 

Believe it or not, 'Rocky' is probably the most Meta Geek franchise in American History.  In fact, 'Rocky' IS America.  And it's waaaaay more interesting than you think.  Just let us take you on a journey to unravel the American Pop Culture Tapestry. 

Ever wonder how the economy of Star Trek works?  Well, we'll break down the complicated concept of Future Money (or the lack there-of) in sci-fi's most enduring legacy franchise.  This will be the first in a reoccurring series of Trek Talks on this topic and many others for your listening pleasure!  Hubba Hubba Hubba, Money Money Money, Who do You Trust?

Our next full episode will be about the economics of Star Trek!  To prime you we bring you a glimpse into the world of which we discuss.  Here's one of the biggest scoundrels in Trek history.  Enjoy! "Scoundrel... delight... conniver... hustler... and much, much more... half the classic Scaramouch... half the classic almost everything else. Harry Mudd, in a word, was style... and all his...

For the 35th anniversary of Predator Jake shares his breakdown and analysis of just what kind of movie it really is. It may not be what you think.

Yes, I finally have proof that we started our show before most famous podcasts had. Too bad we didn't keep up with it. This is when we called ourselves '2 Peas in a Podcast', which...is *kinda* clever. Either way, enjoy this snapshot of Geek Culture in 2009!

You may know the famous ones, but did you know that the Midwest is home to numerous Cryptids and Creeps? We' ll tell you of the strange monsters of Missouri and beyond!

In this episode we cover a little known UFO crash straight from our backyard.  This is the story of the 1941 Cape  Girardeau incident! (Believe it or not, other things did happen that year.)