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Flopcast episode 737! Our series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews brings us to 1978’s The Wiz, an ambitious reimagining with an all-star all-Black cast led by the great Diana Ross. Also featuring: Richard Pryor, Lena Horne, Nipsey Russell, Mabel King, graffiti Munchkins, crow monsters, poppy girls, and way more long slow musical numbers than anyone really wanted. (Seriously, they could hav...

This week on Tales From Hollywoodland , the crew sits down with Hollywood executive, producer, and author Peter M. Hoffman for a fascinating conversation about his remarkable career in the entertainment industry and his latest book, Karmic Winds . From behind-the-scenes stories of Hollywood film production and studio life to the inspiration behind his new novel, Peter shares insights from decades...

This week The 42cast talks about Avatar. It’s not the M. Night Shyamalan film, the animated show from Nickelodeon, or the film series by James Cameron. This is the live action series on Netflix based on the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we discuss the first season. We talk about the cast and what we think of the portrayal of their characters. We discuss the production...

Jim remembers the first time he watched the 1931 Horror Classic “Frankenstein,” directed by James Whale and starring Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, Frederick Kerr, Dwight Frye, Lionel Belmore, Marilyn Harris, and Michael Mark. Based on the novel by Mary Shelley, this film helped Universal Studios establish itself as the Studio of Horror which cont...

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs attend the funeral for the Dream King in The Sandman Season 2 Episode 11. As Wally West struggles to contain a mysterious wave of anger affecting both Earth and Skartaris, the Flash Family reunites to battle Eclipso’s forces while the Justice League fails to stop Wally’s increasingly uncontrollable cosmic-powere...

Has the TARDIS hit a dead end? With the cancellation of the 2026 Christmas Special and reports that the BBC is looking for a new production team, the future of Doctor Who is suddenly up in the air. The Earth Station Who crew gathers to discuss what happened, what it means for the series, and whether Doctor Who is facing a regeneration, a reboot, or a much-needed rest before its next adventure. Buc...

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK CREW is joined by Matt and Elaine Sweatman, who have just completed a watch-through of Star Trek: TNG! As we have with each season, we’ll be getting their reviews of Season 7. What do they consider highlights? What are their lowlights? Standout episodes? Favorite character moments? And what do they think of this epic series’ finale? Earth Station Trek...

This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 3 “Extinction,” now that Jamie and Maria have watched it and inexplicably enjoyed this very weird episode where a bunch of members of the Enterprise were turned into ape-like aliens. We’re also joined once again by guest Stephen Granad e this week.  Special thanks to Topher and Bee Brookshir...

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Cathie Cardenas to solve “The Case of the Missing Monkee!” Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendation this week is the new album “Masks Off” from Jesse Welles and The Mellons newest album “The Mellons in Color”, out June 19! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #cas...

Twins. A juke joint. A blues prodigy. And something very hungry waiting in the Mississippi Delta. Tea, Karen and Lysa are diving deep into Ryan Coogler’s Sinners , the 2025 horror film that took the world by storm. They cover the rich folklore that opens the film, the music that earned every single one of its awards, the characters that felt achingly real, the stunning visuals that left no s...

Batman ’66 S3 Ep12 – The Foggiest Notion When the air clears, suspicions shroud Lord Ffogg and Lady Peasoup with Batman, Robin and Batgirl in pursuit. Clouds of man-made mist keep our heroes at bay, so they are free to steal away. Episode aired Thursday, November 30, 1967 Director : Oscar Rudolph Story: Elkan Allan Teleplay : Elkan Allan & Charles Hoffman Cast: Adam West – Batman B...

Flopcast episode 736! It’s another quick fill-in show as we await the return of the Mayor! Including: Kevin’s recent guest appearance on Monkeeing Around to discuss a weird obscure Micky Dolenz movie! The new book Raised on Radio, an oral history of the arena rock bands of the 70s and 80s! (Worried that you don’t know quite enough about REO Speedwagon? Well, here you go.) And we...

Cigar Nerds Podcast and The Masters of the Universe. This week we travel to Eternia to check out the latest live action He-Man movie. Does it impress a child of the 80s or not? I have the power! In science we talk about robots taking retail jobs, AI saving the whales, VR changes your brain, and fire tornadoes. In Nerd News we discuss Coyote Vs Acme, New Mad Max, Doctor Who problems, Pinnochio Unst...

The legendary Paul McCartney has a very busy time lately, with a new album (The Boys of Dungeon Lane), appearances on Saturday Night Live and the final Stephen Colbert show, a new exhibition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and a recent book and documentary. Rob and Alan talk all about McCartney’s goings on and review the new album, and get a little melancholy about aging and memory. ...

MONSTER ATTACK! celebrates its 10th Season Anniversary and Jim discusses the first time he saw the 1951 Sci-Fi Classic “The Thing From Another World,” starring Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Douglas Spencer, Robert Cornwate, Dewey Martin, Robert Nichols, William Self, Eduard Franz, Paul Frees, George Fenneman, and James Arness. Produced by Howard Hawks and directed by Christian Nyby...

This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs meet the King of Dreams as we discuss this week’s episode of The Sandman. Barry Allen’s past is revealed as he joins Elenore Thawne’s Project Olympus setting in motion the events that eventually create Wally West and the series’ central conflict in Absolute Flash #8. Diana teams up with Batman to investigate ritual mu...

The world was stunned in 2021 when Disney announced that it would continue the popular series of X-Men: The Animated Series with X-Men ’97. The decision came in the aftermath of huge streaming numbers for the original animated show on Disney+. Realizing that there was a market for a continuation, Disney decided to create a series as if it were being made in 1997 and was the next season for t...

Eight possessed animatronics. Zero words spoken. One very sacred pinball break. Spilled Tea and Karen are clocking in for the night shift at Willy’s Wonderland . The 2021 Nicolas Cage horror comedy that somehow made a man silently beating animatronic mascots to death one of the most compelling performances of the year. They break down the Cage factor, the killer animatronic designs, the Five...

This week we are joined by friend of the show Jarrod Cooper, who attended this year’s Star Trek: The Cruise! He’ll tell us all about his experiences and make us all jealous that we weren’t there! First, though, we’ll chat a bit about the recent Doctor Who news! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #cruise #JarrodCooper The post Star Trek...

Hey hey, they’re the monkeys! We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 3 “Extinction,” but only Bill has actually watched it and will explain to Jamie, Maria and our special guest Stephen Granade what happened on this episode, where in a quest to track down the Xindi, Archer and co. land on a planet that immediately rewrites their DNA into inarticulate savages who think only of their...

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with special guest Kevin Eldridge (host of The Flopcast) to chat about the ill-fated comedy film, Keep Off My Grass, starring Micky Dolenz as… You Know! We also chat about what’s happening in the world of the Monkees, including the tenth anniversary Deluxe Edition of Good Times and an unreleased Davy Jones duet from 7a Records! Our ‘You May Also L...

You can’t escape it, A.I. is everywhere. Whether it’s visual images, formulaic essays, or videos depicting dead actors in new scenes you see the influence of A.I. all over. In this episode we discuss A.I. We talk about potential uses for the technology , how it’s being utilized currently, and where we’d like to see it go in the future. We examine the unintended perils as we...

Shaken, stirred, and unforgettable! This week on Tales from Hollywoodland , the crew takes a fascinating look at The Femme Fatales of James Bond —the glamorous, dangerous, and iconic women who helped define the legendary 007 franchise . From seductive spies and deadly assassins to unforgettable Bond girls and complex villains, we explore the characters who stole scenes, challenged Bond, and became...

Saturday Night Live  has concluded its most recent seasons on both sides of the pond! Both  SNL  US and UK broadcast their finales on May 16. That means it’s time to find out what the best musical performances were on both shows. I’ll count down my Top 10 selections from  SNL  Season 51 and the Top 5 from  SNL  UK Season 1, and play clips from some of the highlights from each season. ...

Leah finally brings home her first honey bee colony after a year of preparation. We discuss beekeeping, a disappointing vendor show, antique store treasures, recent yard sale finds, TV recommendations, Etsy updates, and the strange story of a $200,000 Star Wars LEGO theft.