The Earth Station One Podcast

The Earth Station One Rainbow Room is having a ball for all the gorgeous special people! Mike, Mike, Darren, Mary, and Tanya look at the 30-year-old documentary that captured the struggle of folks cast out from the great white way of living, or looking, or dressing, or speaking. All this, along with Rants and Raves about potential Oscar nominees, Creative Outlet with Dustin Burnell, Angela's A Gee...

The year is only a couple of months old, but there's already been some big things happening in the world of science. Mike, Mike, Mark Holmes, Chip Johnson, and Neisha Mulchan discuss the recent Mars landing, the Covax distribution of the Covid vaccine, the new space race between Elon Musk and Richard Branson, GM's new electric car, and much more! Plus, we chat with Scott Valentine about his work o...

The list of sweet sixteen artists have been announced, but which ones will earn the keys to entering the Rock Hall? Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi discuss which nominees are worthy of rocking the vote. Plus, Ted Lange comes aboard the station and serves up some stories of working on The Love Boat, Friday Foster, and Shakespeare. All this, along with Kevin Guillotte in the debut of Creative...

In celebration of Black History Month, Mike and Mike are joined by Robert Jeffrey and Kieth and Phyllis Johnson to discuss their personal experiences growing up, examples of positive representation, and inspirational Black artists in pop culture. Plus, we go down under to buckle filmmaker Adrian Powers in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Mi...

Can Rock 'n' Roll save the world? Can it at least save one promising young teenage journalist? Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley take a look at Cameron Crowe's personal think piece about a mid level band struggling with their own limitations in the harsh face of stardom. All this, along with Rants and Raves, Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welco...

After nearly a decade, the ESO Book Crew once again log in to the OASIS, The High Five of gunters Mike, Mike, Kirby Bartlett-Sloan, Van Allen Plexico, and James Palmer play through the follow up quest developed by Ernest Cline. Plus, actor Wil Wilson gets no Second Chances when he faces the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box office Buzz, Michelle's Iconic Roc...

In the Winter of 1940, the first team of superheroes was formed, the Justice Society of America. Mike, Mike, Kevin Eldridge, and Michael Bailey sit around the table and tell stories of the various exploits of DC's All-Stars from the Golden Age to the present. Plus, artist Zackary Marios takes a voyage to the center of the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box of...

Hope you are hungry! Mike, Mike, Antony Williams, and Michelle Bourg reveal some of the best treats that have tickled their taste buds and where you can indulge yourself as well. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box office Buzz, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at feedback@earthstationone.com and subscribe and rate t...

Well if it isn't the Quacta calling the Stifling slimy, there's action in the Outer Rim! Mike, Mike, Ashley, Alex, and Michael Falkner accompany Mando and Child on their encounters with Krayt Dragons, snow spiders, Quarren pirates, and Imperial Dark Troopers along with some familiar faces from the Star Wars franchise. Plus, writer/actress Charli Marie looks for a Wicked Ally to help her through th...

There's no question that the past year put all of us through the ringer, so it's only fair that we return the favor. Mike, Mike, Ashley, Keith Johnson, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash review the highs and lows along what they each look forward to in 2021. 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 a...

The last major movie release of 2020 was delivered on Christmas Day and Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley rewind to the 1980s to see if the new Wonder Woman film belongs in an art gallery or a trash can. Plus, writer Oscar Ramo seeks divine providence in the Geek Sea. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, Khan Report, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you!...

'Tis the season for buddy cop crime mysteries with lots of action and witty dialog. Writer/director Shane Black has featured the jolly holiday in at least six of his films so far and Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley discuss why it works (and sometimes doesn't work) for him and hope that they live long enough to get him a present. Plus, comedian Jeff Dwoskin takes the Geek Seat for a spin and the Khan...

Heavens to Murgatroyd and fuddle-dee-doo! For over four decades, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera created some of the most iconic characters that forever made their mark on pop culture. Mike and Mike discuss the studio's legacy with cartoon chroniclers Mark McCray and David Perlmutter who are smarter than your average bear and dooooon't you forget it. Plus, amazing artist Afua Richardson tries to...

The ESO Book Club returns to discuss Larry Niven's celebrated science fiction classic. Mike, Mike, and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan embark on the Lying Bastard to investigate the secrets behind one of the largest technological wonders of Known Space. Plus, writer/playwright/actor Billy Van Zandt shares some stimulating and side-splitting sitcom stories. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, As...

Memories fade, but great movies live on. Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley rewatch Christopher Nolan's first full feature and chat about the film's innovative and inventive narrative before they all forget they ever saw it. Plus, Shannan Wilson pursues a career in film and television but gets caught in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle's Iconic Rock Moment, and S...

This year has been full of hardships and there's no better time to show the geeks in your life a little holiday cheer. Mike, Mike, Mary Ogle, and Jami Winstead present some ideas for some cool gifts given from the heart to help ease the soul. 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...

Everyone out of the pool! Mike, Mike, Darren, and Mary are ready for a close up look at Billy Wilder's noir classic from an LGBT perspective. Plus, actress Liz Priestley lands her first film role and passes her audition for the Geek Seat. 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...

In this super-sized episode, the Earth Station One movie crew joins forces with the music folks to name the best of the best music used in movies. Mike, Mike, Alex, Ashley, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi list their personal favorite song-driven soundtracks and discuss the power of music to not only compliment the images on the screen but in many cases take on a life of its own. Plus, Angela's A Geek G...

WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD - The Boys are back in town to face the Dawn of The Seven. Mike, Mike, Matthew Malis, Chip Johnson, and Wil Nix drink some Fresca and chat about the second season of Homelander and his amazing friends. Plus, actor/producer Patrick Harney tries his hand at the Geek Seat! All this, along with a tribute to Sir Sean Connery, Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz,...

The Countdown to Halloween concludes with a creepy crossover with This Epic Disaster podcast. Mike, Mike, Rick Baldwin, and Cheri Brown find themselves possessed with spirits as they continue to recount more tales of grisly grim (and occasionally gracious) ghosts. Plus, Chuck Pineau faces the demonic Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle’s...

The Countdown to Halloween continues as Mike, Mike, and award-winning artist Mark Maddox is visited by the daughter of Vincent Price, who recounts some tales of terror about the legendary father figure of Gothic horror. Plus, producer Stacey Toy makes her way through "100 Acres of Hell" to arrive in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle...

The Countdown to Halloween continues as Mike, Mike, Alex, and Ashley revisit the 80’s west coast vampire classic that introduced the world to a team up more dangerous than the Frog Brothers and David’s Gang combined, the Two Coreys! Plus, writer/actor Pat Jankiewicz feels the horror of the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Michelle’s Iconic Rock Moments, and Shout Outs!...

The Countdown to Halloween has begun! Mike, Mike, and award-winning artist Mark Maddox chat with horror historian David J. Skal about his new book for Turner Classic Movies and discuss some of the scariest movies ever made. Plus, first-time filmmaker Richard Burgin tries to avoid being bitten by the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela's A Geek Girl's Take, Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle’s I...

It has been said that good food brings folks together and that certainly is the case when Mike, Mike, Cheryl Gendron, and Keith Johnson are hungry for more talk on the best places to get the best food. Plus, resistance is futile for Mike Ehmcke of the We Be Geeks collective as he is assimilated into the Geek Seat, and artist Monte Michael Moore gives an advance peak at his new sketchbook. All this...

Listen up, Smegheads! The crew of the manic mining spaceship have returned for their cattiest adventure yet. Mike, Mike, Nathan Laws, and Anthony Williams take a look at what could be Red Dwarf's final voyage. Plus, artist Jason Flowers joins us and he's feeling froggy! All this, along with Ashley's Box Office Buzz, Michelle’s Iconic Rock Moments, and Shout Outs! We want to hear from you! Please w...