The Earth Station One Podcast

All aboard! Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Dave Chapman travel down the river and review the latest challenge to the little grey cells of Hercule Poirot. Plus, Robert Young and Kevin Eldridge embark on the station for more comic book trivia. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to...

Rock the vote! The Rock Hall has named the artists nominated for the Class of 2022 and Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi share their thoughts on the first timers as well as the overall lineup. Plus, podcaster Odd Man is indoctrinated to the cult of the Geek Seat. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, the Creative Outlet with Zackary Marois, and Shout Outs!...

Meow! Mike, Mike, Michelle, and Bambi attempt to herd all their favorite famous felines of cartoons, comics, TV, movies, and memes out of the bag to ascend to the Heaviside Layer. Plus, writer/actor Bruce Vilanch finds the Geek Seat is no joke. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, the Creative Outlet with Kevin Guillotte of Inked...

Light the candle! Mike, Mike, Dr. Scott Viguie, Chip Johnson, and Michael Falkner launch into a discussion reviewing the recent high profile space flights and what should be included in the next stage. Plus, filmmaker/writer/podcaster Steven Rubin faces a fate even more dangerous than a Bond villain in the Geek Seat. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michel...

Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary leave the Rainbow Room to visit the hottest club in South Beach. Plus author Allison Church hopes the Knowing God will help her handle the Geek Seat. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, the Creative Outlet with Justin Gray, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please...

For the 2021 holiday season, the MCU gifted us with the fifth and final original series on Disney Plus. Mike, Mike, Steve Fowler, and Julie Filipek target a couple of heroes who chose bows over bros. Plus, filmmakers CJ and Lorrisa Julianus promote their first feature, The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater, and make history in the Geek Seat. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley...

At long last, 2021 is over and there was much rejoicing! As we turn the page to a new chapter, Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Adrian Powers review the best and worst moments of the past year. Plus, another favorite filmmaker from Down Under, Gough from Beernuts Productions, is featured in the Creative Outlet. All this along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs!...

The ESO Movie Crew stuffs your stocking with a holiday-size episode featuring two of the final big movie releases of 2021. Jennifer Adams Schleusner and Steve Fowler join the crew as they all take the blue pill and once again find themselves in the Matrix. Then Mike, Mike, and Ashley learn the origins of the British secret agency known as the Kingsmen. It's an end-of-the-year extravaganza with bar...

The MCU's friendly neighborhood wall-crawler has returned in a big way with a challenge that endangers the entire Multiverse. Likewise, Dave West returns to the station to join Mike, Mike, and Ashley, to face the somewhat less perilous task of reviewing Spidey's latest adventure. Plus, Mike and Mike Rant and Rave about The Beatles Get Back documentary. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's T...

With all of the caroling we did last week, we worked up an appetite big enough for an entire town of hungry Whos. Mike, Mike, Anthony Williams, and Shannon Clute reveal their favorite feast foods. Don't listen on an empty stomach! All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Box Office Buzz, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welc...

The halls of Earth Station One are decked with happy carolers singing songs of snow, silent nights, and Santa Claus to the backbeat of a little drummer boy. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi present their favorite tunes that invoke the spirit of the holiday season. Plus, actress and musician Susan Lanier lays her eyes on the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley'...

Four decades ago, Wallace Shawn and Andre Gregory released a little independent movie that had a big impact. Mike and Mike have dinner with Ashley and discuss the unique, provocative, ironic, funny, crazy, and moving film over fish pate, roasted quail with raisins, red wine, and a shot of amaretto. Plus, the long-awaited return of Comic Trivia with Kevin Eldridge and Michael Bailey. All this, alon...

There's something strange on your neighborhood movie screen. Who ya gonna call? The ESO Movie Crew! Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley review the long awaited followup nearly thirty years in the making. Plus, we Rant and Rave about what we've been watching on the small screen. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedb...

We've not even finished eating all our Halloween candy and now the holidays are nearly upon us. Nevertheless, Mike, Mike, Mary Ogle, Richard Ewell, and the award-winning Mark Maddox suggest some great additions to your Black Friday agenda. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is...

Do you know what has never saved the world? Sprite's sarcasm and reviews from the ESO Movie Crew. Nevertheless, Mike, Mike, Ashley, Alex, and Kevin Cafferty reunite after thousands of years to review the latest entry in the MCU. Plus, comedian and storyteller Divinity Rose stands up to the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and Shout Outs! W...

Two decades ago, one of the most successful Japanese films of all time was released and the world took notice. Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Chip Johnson take a look at Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece to see if it still lives up to its well-regarded reputation. Plus, actor Michael Lloyd engages with the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Creative Out...

Mike and Mike celebrate 600 episodes of Earth Station One by doing what they do best - have a fun geeky discussion with some great folks. Alex, Ashley, and Chip Johnson take part in a spicy review of the third attempt to bring Frank Herbert's 1965 epic story to life. Plus, Royce Adkins finds no safe harbor in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock M...

Recorded live at Monsterama! Mike and Mike host the final Countdown to Halloween 2021 episode and reflect on the classic novel by Anne Rice that shone a new light on vampires. Plus, actress Ashlie Lawson makes her big debut in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Creative Outlet with Robert Jeffrey, and Shout Outs...

The time has finally come! Mike, Mike, Ashley, Alan J. Porter, and Matthew Kresel report in full on Daniel Craig's final mission as James Bond. Plus, some Monkee talk with Kevin Eldridge. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Creative Outlet with Jaime Ramos, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedb...

The Countdown to Halloween 2021 has begun! Mike, Mike, Michelle, Bambi, and Ricky shine a light on their playlists filled with ghostly, eerie, spine-chilling music that will lose your soul. Plus, Jason from Pure Ed takes center stage in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Creative Outlet with Trevor Webb, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from y...

The Earth Station One podcast wishes everyone a Merry Michaelmas! Mike, Michael, Michael Thompson, and Michael Stark celebrate by discussing the impact of the most popular name of the twentieth century on a personal level and in pop culture. Plus, filmmaker Ishan Parikh tests his mettle against the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Ic...

"Uncle" Harvey Fierstein redefined the persona of a drag queen with his critically acclaimed three-act play later captured in film. Mike, Mike, and Darren look at this underrated comedy-drama that takes a nostalgic look at gay life before AIDS. Plus, writer and self-publisher Justin Gray wrangles the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's...

Lost causes aren't lost if there's someone to fight for them. Enter DC's Doom Patrol. Mike, Mike, and Matthew Malis visit the manor of misfit heroes and discuss the eponymous team from the comic origins to the series second season finale. Plus, actor Joshua Christian Azali tries to level up in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle's Ico...

The Master of Kung Fu is now part of the MCU! Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Wil Nix take a look at this epic tale of warriors, wuxia, and weird horses. Plus, Mike and Mike report on Dragon Con 2021. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moments, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and...

The Clone Wars are over and now a special group of troopers must come to terms with the rise of the Empire in the newest Star Wars animated series from Dave Feloni. Mike, Mike, Ashley Pauls, and Melanie Dean report for duty to discuss this unique series about a band of unique soldiers. Plus, actress Shanna Toft takes on the ginormous Geek Seat! All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Mic...