Galactic Driftwood

"...to seek out new life, and new civilizations..." Spoilers! This is your spoiler warning right at the top! No, seriously, we spoil something in the first couple minutes. This week, on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, we're talking about one of our favorite things in the whole multiverse: Star Trek! And not just Star Trek, but Picard's third, and sadly, final season. There's only four episodes out...

Rule 1: A robot must not harm a human being... The robots are coming! The robots are coming! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, the crew is talking about M3GAN, a recent horror movie about a robot run amok. We're going to talk about that and other A.I. related issues. What are your thoughts on rogue A.I.? Let us know in the comments.

Run! It's Pablo Escobear! Greetings, Earthlings! The crew of the USS Galactic Driftwood was informed of a very dangerous situation. Apparently your earth predators can consume your earth cocaine (not as good as space cocaine) and run rampant! This week, we're talking about the recent, horrifying, documentary Cocaine Bear. We are joined by local wildlife expert, Stu Burns, who brings his expertise...

Scanlan's haaaaaaaaaaaaaaand! Welcome back, Drifters! We're cruising back into your local space to broadcast our brain thoughts into your brain meats! Prepare your brain meats because this week we're talking about The Legend of Vox Machina and The Last of Us . What are your thoughts on using an adventurer as a **checks notes** dragon suppository? Ew. Anyway. If you'd let that fly at your table, le...

The skies blacken. Hope turns to despair within your chest. Doom approaches . There's dark days ahead, here on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Do you like role playing games but Call of Cthulhu and the Temple of Elemental Evil just weren't dark and gritty enough for you. Well, we've got the game for you! This week we're talking about some of our crews' recent experience in the world of MÖRK BORG ....

“You’re a great warrior! And a swordsman!… And you’re ten times bigger than I am, stupid!” – Willow Welcome back to another great episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're catching up on a show that we missed when it first aired; Willow, on Disney+! We have plenty to talk about how Disney revisited an old fantasy classic from the 80s. We'll also talk about our first impressions of...

Roll a Wisdom Saving throw. 11? Oof. As a result of that fail you buy five more D&D source books. That's right folks, we've got more to talk about on the Open Gaming License fiasco that we talked about last week. Really, this is just catching you up on what happened over the last couple weeks in that area. We'll also be talking about our recent experience playing a D&D alternative, the pit...

What does it look like when a corporation roles a Nat 1? It looks a lot like the last few weeks that Wizards of the Coast has had. Welcome back to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're taking a look at the evolving situation resulting from Wizard of the Coast announcing changes to their Open Gaming License. Don't know what that is? We'll talk about what it is, why its important, and why...

"I'm a serial killer. They look just like everyone else." Welcome back to the bridge of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood! This week we're cruising back into your solar system to talk about Wednesday, currently streaming on Netflix. Just like us, the shows a little bit creepy, a little bit kooky and we have thoughts! Beware, spoilers about this supernatural mystery show, so give it a watch first if yo...

You better watch out. Santa Claus is coming. Welcome back, fellow Drifters, to the last episode of the year! And what a better note so send 2022 off than with an After Dark Podcast! This week, the valiant crew of the Galactic Driftwood gathered around a burning Yule Log (joined by our good friend Stu Burns) and watched Violent Night. Think if Die Hard and Miracle on 34th street had a perfect, flaw...

He's making a list. Checking it Twice. Gonna find out who's naughty and nice. Meeeeeeeerrry Christmas! Ho ho ho! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're eschewing our normal routine of talking pop culture to talk about our Christmas wishes, both normal and extravagant! If you're looking for gift ideas this is the episode for you! Our fondest dreams both monetary and immaterial will be la...

1889... no wait, 1899! Welcome back, Drifters, for another transmission from the good ship, U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood! This week we're staying sci-fi but going to the past with a look at 1899, a new show that's streaming on Netflix! It's spooky! It's got mystery! It's got horror! We've got you covered this week! Beware, there's spoilers and if you're scared of them you should watch the series and...

I am the night! I am vengeance! I. Am. BATMAN! Welcome back, Drifters! The good ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood and her crew are in your orbit again. This week we're talking about a variety of things, but we're starting off with discussing a bit of bad news, with the recent death of Kevin Conroy, most well known for his portrayal of Batman and Bruce Wayne in the 90's Batman: The Animated Serie...

Awooooooooooooooooo! Welcome back, Drifters! Sure, Halloween has been done for a month but it's never too late to keep the spooky train rolling. This week we're taking a look at a surprise that came down the pipe from Disney+, Werewolf By Night! More good news, we're joined by, show favorite, Stu Burns! If you haven't seen Werewolf By Night yet, go and check it out. There's spoilers ahead. Don't s...

We all love a good spook... weeelll most of us. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Even though we've moved past spooky season we're not quite done with it. There were too many good shows and stories that came out this year and now we've got a bit of a backlog. This week we're going to be talking about the Cabinet of Curiosities, an anthology show collected, (and a f...

Time for an away mission! Welcome back, Drifters (the Captain has given our listeners a name) to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're going to be talking about Anime Nebraskon 2022, which enjoyed over 7000 attendees this year and happens right here in Omaha, Nebraska (Council Bluffs, Iowa, but only barely.) The con asked if we'd like to attend and cover the con, so we sent Chris, one o...

"HULK SMASH!" Greetings fellow "Drifters" (yeah, that's a thing now, I guess) The good crew of the Galactic Driftwood are sliding back into your local orbit to sample more of your fine pop-culture wares. This week, we're talking about She-Hulk, streaming on Disney+. This is another show that started a disagreement, a friendly one, among the crew. Warning, we're gonna be talking about spoilers, so...

What in the heck did we just watch?! Welcome to another After Dark episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Every now and again, the captain lets us out on shore leave and we make some questionable decisions. Like letting our good friend and frequent guest, Benito Garcia choose the movie. That necessitates some sampling of your local intoxicants to help us deal with the experience. This time we...

"Who ya gonna call?!" It's a dark and stormy night, the lights have long since gone out, but the crew of the Galactic Driftwood can't sleep with all these ghosts around. Welcome back for part two of our away mission to Crofton, NE and the haunted Argo Hotel! Stu Burns is back to help us talk about our experience spending the night in the Argo Hotel itself! We spoke with the proprietors and they ha...

"Look at all the bones! ... That rabbit's dynamite!" Greetings, Earthlings! As anthropologists, we understand that your primitive culture has a time of year that's more special than any other. Decorations come out, special treats are everywhere, and it truly is the happiest time of the year. In honor of your quaint Halloween customs, the crew has decided to go on an away mission, led by the Pastor...

"...if they be worthy, they shall possess the power of Thor." We're baaaaaaaaack! The U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is sliding back into your local orbit with another episode, and this week we're discussing Thor: Love and Thunder, which is out of theaters and currently streaming on Disney+. This movie has our hosts divided, but no one has drawn phasers over it yet. While we're sorting that out, we'll...

“As much of a tangent as we’ve gone on, I think we’ve gotten to a dark dark zone.”   I think we might have been out in space too long. Captain Bill is starting to have some dark thoughts and Lt. Cmdr. Chris is along for the ride. Ostensibly we’re talking about the new Star Wars series Andor… but we’re gonna go down some rabbit holes. Some weird weird rabbit holes.

"There is only one Lord of the Ring. Only one who can bend it to his will. And he does not share power." The U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is sailing through some rough space this week! In this episode we'll be talking about the new Lord of the Rings show on Amazon Prime and we are without a resident Tolkien expert. Turns out we know just enough about LotR to be wrong about a lot of stuff in what we'v...

"Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream..." Even in the sci-fi future that the crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood needs to sleep every now and then. This week we watched and talked about the Sandman series, as airing on Netflix but originally written by Neil "Fucking" Gaiman. Unfortunately, there's some division in the crew as to whether or not this show rocks but thankfully, no one got pocket sand thro...

"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Welcome back to the bridge of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood. Unfortunately, Captain Bill and Commander Linda are out on an away mission in Las Vegas, but the rest of the crew carries on in their absence, scanning and documenting all the latest nerd-culture your quaint world has to offer. This week, we're taking a first look at She-Hulk, Disney+'s newest Marve...