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Flopcast episode 722! In the wake of last week’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame episode, Kevin and the Mayor check out documentaries about two of the nominees: Luther Vandross and Jeff Buckley. (Kevin also stumbled upon a 1985 movie starring Tatum O’Neal and Irene Cara that we suspect has never been seen by anyone else ever.) And we brave the mean streets of Allston, Massachusetts (featuring poorly shoveled sidewalks and drunk college kids) to see a couple of wonderful bands: Foxy Shazam (those glam rock maniacs responsible for the Peacemaker opening theme song) and Descartes a Kant (a Mexican quartet with Devo-style costumes and a super-cool retro-futuristic concept album). Plus: The Mayor is a guest on a couple of other podcasts (The Doctor’s Beard and The 42cast) to discuss Doctor Who, Witchblade, and perhaps other nerd stuff. #luthervandross #jeffbuckley #foxyshazam #descartesakant #irenecara #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast Episode 722 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net! The post Flopcast 722: Uncertain Fury appeared first on The ESO Network.

After more than six decades, Doctor Who remains one of the most imaginative franchises in television history — but in 2026, the show stands at a fascinating crossroads. Where is the TARDIS headed next? What has the modern era done right, what’s been lost along the way, and what does the series need now to thrive? Should Doctor Who continue full speed ahead, creatively reinvent itself, or even take a deliberate rest before its next regeneration? Moderated by the crew of the Earth Station Who Podcast, this panel dives into the future of Doctor Who, exploring storytelling trends, the changing television landscape, audience expectations, franchise fatigue, and the challenge of keeping the world’s longest-running sci-fi series fresh. Expect thoughtful discussion, fan perspectives, and lively Whovian debate as we look at what Doctor Who should be in 2026 and beyond. Pensaconhttps://www.pensacon.com/ If you’d like to leave feedback or a comment, feel free to email us at [email protected] #DoctorWho #DoctorWho2026 #EarthStationWho #Whovian #DoctorWhoPodcast #DoctorWhoFans #DoctorWhoDiscussion #DoctorWhoPanel #Pensacon #Pensacon2026 #SciFiPodcast #DoctorWhoFuture #WhovianDebate #DoctorWhoFandom #DoctorWhoCommunity #TARDIS #BBCDoctorWho The post Doctor Who in 2026: Evolution, Reinvention… or a Rest? Live From Pensacon appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week, the EARTH STATION TREK crew will reach “300th Night,” the penultimate episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s first season! Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #startrek #starfleetacademy #300thnight The post Starfleet Academy “300th Night” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 253 appeared first on The ESO Network.

We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 24 “First Flight,” but only Maria has actually watched the episode. Archer finds out that an old colleague, A.G. Robinson, has died and this prompts him to tell T’Pol the story of how he, AG, and Trip committed serious crimes back when they were test pilots trying to get past warp 2. As they explore a dark matter nebula, Archer confesses to stealing a prototype ship because of his daddy issues. Astronomer Nicole Gugliucci joins us to help us make sense of the nebulous dark matter references. Rikermendations: Nicole: Sinners (movie) and Resident Alien (TV Show) Bill: My Winnipeg (movie) Jamie: West Side Story (2021 movie) Maria: Once we were Spacemen (podcast) and The Crypt: Voidstrike by Scott Sigler (book) Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on BlueSky or send us an email to [email protected]. We cannot tell you how much we would love to hear from you! The post EnterpriseSplaining 76: The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci) appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with a discussion of the Monkees episode “Too Many Girls” and reflecting on the life and legacy of Neil Sedaka. Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #toomanygirls #imabeliever #steppinstone #neilsedaka #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #davyjones #petertork The post Too Many Girls – Monkeeing Around – Episode 78 appeared first on The ESO Network.

The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 105: Unusual English Words. Tasked with providing a Polish colleague with teaching them a new English word every day, Paul has scoured the English language to find some old and obscure words. Dan Shawn and a virtual Kacey throw in their own selection for good measure. With a brief appearance of Paul’s cat and some Fun Facts thrown in, we present Episode 105 of the Cosmic Pizza Podcast. If you have any words that we have not mentioned, then drop us a line at the email address below.What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know via email at [email protected] or at the Cosmic Pizza Podcast Facebook page.Thank you for downloading and listening. We hope you enjoy the show. If you do, then tell others.Title music by: Letter Boxhttps://soundcloud.com/audio-libraryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AUDIOlibrary/ The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 105: Unusual English Words. appeared first on The ESO Network.

Love at Dragon Con: Real Couples Share Their Meet-Cute Stories Can you really meet your soulmate at Dragon Con? In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we sit down with attendees who met their significant others at the convention… and are still rolling initiative together years later. From chance encounters in crowded hotel lobbies to friendships that leveled up into lifelong partnerships, these are real Dragon Con love stories from fans who found something more than just panels and parties. Meet the Couples Who Found Love at Con This month’s guests include: Josh Duart Tyra Burton Lauren & Nikki Evallen-Muller Kristi & Justin Grub And yes, one of our own hosts, Jen, shares her Dragon Con love story too. Each of them met their partner at Dragon Con. Not on an app. Not through mutual friends back home. Right there in the swirl of cosplay, panels and late-night hotel adventures. Were They Looking for Love at Dragon Con? That’s the big question. Did they arrive hoping to find romance?Was it a happy accident between panels?Did a shared fandom spark the first conversation? We dive into their meet-cutes, first impressions, awkward moments and the small, serendipitous decisions that changed everything. Some stories begin in cosplay. Some start at parties. Some unfold slowly over multiple years of attending the con. What they all have in common is this: Dragon Con didn’t just give them memories. It gave them a person. Community and Connection Dragon Con is known for its massive fan tracks, epic cosplay, late-night events and an unforgettable sense of “home”. But beyond the spectacle, it’s also a place where friendships form fast and authenticity thrives. In this episode, we explore: How fandom creates instant connection Why conventions can foster deeper relationships The role of community in long-term partnerships What makes Dragon Con such a unique place to meet someone Whether you’re a longtime attendee, a first-timer, or someone who just loves a good geeky romance story, this episode is a celebration of the unexpected magic that happens when a con brings people together. Listen to Episode 2 of The Dragon Con Report If you’ve ever wondered whether love can bloom between badge pickups and ballroom queues, this one’s for you. Tune in to Episode 2 and hear firsthand how these couples met at Dragon Con and built relationships that have lasted long after the con lights dimmed. Because sometimes the best souvenir you bring home from Dragon Con… is your forever party member. The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer Mike Faber.​We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at [email protected] and subscribe and rate the show wherever fine podcasts are found, such as Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, and our new YouTube Channel.​Links:​Dragon Con Report Website​Dragon Con Report YouTube Channel​ESO Network​ESO Network Patreon​ESO Network TeePublic Store Dragon Con Parties, Meetups, and More​Black Geeks of Dragon Con​Dragon Con Watch the episode video on YouTube The Roasted Crow Alter Egos Tyra Burton Be Awesome Together Dragon Con Report Intro and Outro attributes: Stock Media provided by Blackmid / Pond5Adventure Of The Pirates – Fantasy, Epic Orchestral Music by Pond5 Stock Media provided by MellauSFX / Pond5Dragon Fire Roar Sound Effects by Pond5 dragonconreport #dcr #podcast #dragoncon #dragonconpodcast #conventions #AtlantaGeekScene #dragonconAtlanta #ESONetwork #geekpodcast #Geektalk #ChanningSherman #JenLilBitSchleusner #MikeGordon #nerdpodcast #TheESONetwork #2026DragonConReport #DragonCon2026 #ESOPatreon #40yranniversary #loveatDragonCon #love #conlove #DragonConMarriage #DragonConWedding #JoshDuart #TyraBurton #LaurenEvallen-Muller #NikkiEvalen-Muller #KristiGrub #JustinGrub #Artemistyck #AlterEgos #AlterEgosDoc #TurboTimeCosplay #KittySoloCosplay #TheRoastedCrow #RoastedCrowCoffee #Kelldar #BeAwesomeTogether #GeekMeetsSocial #DCDigitalMedia #DCDigitalMediaTrack #DragonConDigitalMedia #DCDM #DragonConDigitalMediaTrack #DigitalMediaTrack The post The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con appeared first on The ESO Network.

Batman ’66 S2 Ep60 – The Duo Defy Back in his iceberg headquarters, Mr. Freeze persuades the kidnapped Professor Isaacson to build him a thermodynamic ice ray beam. He issues an ultimatum that he will begin freezing the entire country if his demands are not met, then gives a demonstration of his weapon. As the villain works out just what his demands are, Batman and Robin track his seal, Isolde, through an ice-packed Gotham Harbor to locate the villain’s hideout. Episode aired Thursday, March 30, 1967 Director: Oscar Rudolph Writer: Charles Hoffman Cast: Adam West – Batman Burt Ward – Robin Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper Eli Wallach – Mr. Freeze Leslie Parrish – Glacia Glaze/Emma Strunk H.M. Wynant – Frosty Elisha Cook Jr. – Professor Isaacson Eddie Ness – Coast Guard Officer Mike’s Shout Out: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Drew’s Shout Out: Legends of the DCU/BatChums Patreon Batman 1943 BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666Theme music by Ricky Zero.RadioCult.comhttps://youtube.com/@wehadthat If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @ [email protected] The post BatChums Episode 96 – The Duo Defy appeared first on The ESO Network.

This week on The Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, the hosts sit down with acclaimed entertainment research expert and author Kevin Goetz to discuss his fascinating new book, How to Score in Hollywood. For decades, Goetz has been one of Hollywood’s most influential voices behind the scenes, shaping how studios understand audiences through movie test screenings and audience research. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the secret world of film scoring, audience reactions, and how some of the biggest movies in Hollywood history were refined before reaching theaters. The conversation explores the art and science behind test screenings, how filmmakers and studios interpret audience feedback, and the surprising ways audience research has helped shape some of the most successful films ever made. Join the Tales From Hollywoodland crew for an insightful discussion about the business of filmmaking, the psychology of audiences, and the hidden processes that help determine whether a movie becomes a blockbuster or a box office disappointment. If you love Hollywood history, filmmaking insights, movie industry stories, and behind-the-scenes looks at how movies are made, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Don’t Kill The Messengerhttps://dontkillthemessenger.kevingoetz360.com/ We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at [email protected], and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #KevinGoetz #HowToScoreInHollywood #HollywoodHistory #FilmIndustry #MoviePodcast #TalesFromHollywoodland #BehindTheScenesHollywood #Filmmaking #MovieBusiness #CinemaHistory The post How to Score in Hollywood: Author Kevin Goetz on Movie Test Screenings, Audience Research & Film Success appeared first on The ESO Network.

We all have them. They’re the series that got away. They’re the things that we think about with a wistful “what if..?” as we contemplate what would have happened if one of our favorite series had continued. In this episode we dive deep into the nostalgia well. We discuss the series that we loved that never made it past two seasons. We talk about why we liked them and why we felt like they deserved another shot. This week’s five-minute controversy asks that in light of James Gunn saying that the DCU would only do one live-action series per year, if it is a good expenditure of their time to work on a Jimmy Olsen-centric series. This week Annie; Page; Felicity; and newcomer, Assad, join the cast. Show Notes:Our First Episode on This Topic Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast. You can also find us on X as @42cast, Instagram/Threads as 42cast, or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social. We can also be found on Youtube or rss.com where you can find links to all of the various podcast providers where we can be found. Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at [email protected]. Want to be part of the discussion, join our Discord Server where you can talk about any form of geekiness, opine on the episodes, or participate in our general silliness. The post The 42cast Episode 276: Never Forget appeared first on The ESO Network.