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Twilight Pwn: A Twilight Zone Podcast

Twilight Pwn: A Twilight Zone Podcast

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Episode 39 - The New Exhibit

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The New Exhibit,” the 115th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include mom & pop wax museums, Chekhov's umbrella, and a stone cold dis on a rival Twilight Zone podcast. John’s Rating: 2+Fred’s Rating: 2+IMDB’s Rating: 8.1 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Dec 6, 201341 min

Episode 38 - The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross

In the thirty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross," the 136th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Pwn's Anton Chekhov, the economics of age-trading, and actor Don Gordon's tough luck in the Twilight Zone. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 7-IMDB Rating: 7.9 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Nov 28, 201338 min

Episode 37 - A World of His Own

In the thirty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A World of His Own," the 36th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Pwn's first guest pwner, the smashing of the 4th wall, and the hilarity of cheating on your spouse. John's Rating: 7+Fred's Rating: 6Gabe's Rating: 7IMDB Rating: 8.1 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Nov 22, 201343 min

Episode 36 - Five Characters in Search of an Exit

In the thirty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss Five Characters in Search of an Exit,” the 79th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include odd Christmas traditions, proper stacking strategy, and the first of many references to John's law school play. John’s Rating: 8+Fred’s Rating: 7+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Nov 14, 201336 min

Episode 35 - Person or Persons Unknown

In the thirty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Person or Persons Unknown,” the 92nd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the nature of identity, prosopagnosia, and the early sixties' disturbing freelance zoo paparazzi craze. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Nov 7, 201338 min

Episode 34 - Little Girl Lost

In the thirty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Little Girl Lost,” the 91st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a dog with a confusing name, a blasé experimental physicist, and The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov. John’s Rating: 7+Fred’s Rating: 8-IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Oct 31, 201336 min

Episode 33 - Spur of the Moment

In the thirty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Spur of The Moment,” the 141st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Tucker Carlson lookalikes, the nature of fate, and how marrying the wrong man will turn you into Katherine Kepburn. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 6.9 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Oct 24, 201336 min

Episode 32a - Bonus Pwn!

Fred is out on the road and he just happened to stop by Austin, Texas and join John live in the studio (bedroom) where John records his half of the 'cast. The boys decided to have an impromptu recording session to discuss some favorite memories over the first six months give or take of watching The Twilight Zone. Topics include favorite characters, Fred's crush on one of TZ's leading ladies, and connections with straight-to-video Steven Seagal movies. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Oct 4, 201321 min

Episode 32 - Nothing in the Dark

In the thirty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Nothing in the Dark” a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include philosophy and building code, the introduction to a classic pwn character, Darryl Eth, and a hubba-hubbalicious early role for Robert Redford. John’s Rating: 6+Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Sep 25, 201338 min

Episode 31 - Showdown With Rance McGrew

In the thirty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Showdown With Rance McGrew” the 85th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the first comedy episode that's actually funny, the metaphysics of cowboy heaven, and John's height and weight. John’s Rating: 7-Fred’s Rating: 6-IMDB’s Rating: 6.4 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Sep 19, 201336 min

Episode 30 - The Invaders

In the thirtieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Invaders,” the 51st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the series' only "silent" episode, tubby astronauts, and part two of Fred's continuing nepotistic quest to feature every member of his family on the 'cast. John’s Rating: 8+Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 8.4 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Sep 12, 201335 min

Episode 29 - The Man In The Bottle

In the twenty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Man In The Bottle,” the 38th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include wasted wishes, genie-based tax shelters, and how one of Fred's favorite moments from the series involves Hitler.John’s Rating: 5Fred’s Rating: 4IMDB’s Rating: 7.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Sep 4, 201331 min

Episode 28 - Perchance to Dream

In the twenty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Perchance to Dream,” the 9th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include romantic hearts, the Twilight Zone Radio Dramas, and connections to the works of Tarantino and Kevin Smith.John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Aug 29, 201334 min

Episode 27 - The Bard

In the twenty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Bard,” the 120th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling's failed attempts at comedy, Burt Reynolds as Marlon Brando, and the episode's appalling gaffe of confusing knee britches with trunk hose.John’s Rating: 1Fred’s Rating: 1-IMDB’s Rating: 5.8 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Aug 22, 201336 min

Episode 26 - Third from the Sun

In the twenty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Third from the Sun,” the 14th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include odd sexual undertones, overruse of canted angles, and the disgusting mixture of lemonade and cake.John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 8.3 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Aug 15, 201337 min

Episode 25 - Shadow Play

In the twenty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Shadow Play,” the 62nd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include whether or not "Mugsy" is a good name for a stoner, Plato, and this episode's imperviousness to nitpicking. John’s Rating: 9+Fred’s Rating: 10IMDB’s Rating: 8.4 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Aug 8, 201339 min

Episode 24 - Come Wander With Me

In the twenty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Come Wander With Me,” the 154th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include rock-a-billy: the progenitor of rap, classic pandering to the fans, and Fred's new jingle. John’s Rating: 3Fred’s Rating: 5IMDB’s Rating: 6.5 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Aug 1, 201337 min

Episode 23 - A Hundred Yards Over The Rim

In the twenty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “A Hundred Yards Over The Rim,” the 59th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Cliff Robertson's proto-Daniel Day Lewis acting, the history of dental fillings, and some traumatic Oregon Trail memories from John's childhood. John’s Rating: 5 Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone. Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand.

Jul 18, 201336 min

Episode 22 - The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms

In the twenty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms,” the 130th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include military tv and movie cliches, the somewhat despicable message behind the episode, and several Twilight Pwn Hot-or-Nots? John’s Rating: 4 Fred’s Rating: 4IMDB’s Rating: 7.1 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jul 11, 201334 min

Episode 21 - The Fear

In the twenty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Fear,” the 155th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a Shakespeare-quoting state trooper, Banksy's latest high-art prank, and an alien race that didn't quite think its invasion strategy all the way through John’s Rating: 4 Fred’s Rating: 4-IMDB’s Rating: 6.9 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jul 4, 201334 min

Episode 20 - To Serve Man

In the twentieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “To Serve Man,” the 53rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling and Woody Allen, aliens' libertarian political outlook, and one of the series most famous and illogical twists. John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 8.5 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jun 27, 201337 min

Episode 19 - Twenty-Two

In the nineteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Twenty-Two,” the 53rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Zone's forary into videotape, adapting anecdotes into episodes, and scary campfire story therapy. John’s Rating: 2Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.9 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jun 20, 201334 min

Episode 18 - On Thursday We Leave For Home

In the eighteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “On Thursday We Leave For Home,” the 118th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling's penchant for high-minded plots, nepotistic casting, and a very bad Shatner impersonation John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 8.3 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jun 13, 201335 min

Episode 17 - The Mighty Casey

In the seventeenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Mighty Casey,” the 35th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling and comedy, tragic events and goofy slide whistles, and the return of SportsTalk. John’s Rating: 2+Fred’s Rating: 3IMDB’s Rating: 6.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Jun 6, 201339 min

Episode 16 - The Lonely

In the sixteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Lonely,” the 7th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include perils of filming in death valley, Fred's favorite ending, and, of course, robot sex. John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 9IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

May 30, 201338 min

Episode 15 - A World of Difference

In the fifteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “A World of Difference,” the 23rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include method acting, propr set striking, and a sesquipedalian imdb reviewer. John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 7.8 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

May 23, 201332 min

Episode 14 - The Four of Us Are Dying

In the fourteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Four Of Us Are Dying,” the 13th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the world's least imaginative shapeshifter, Beverly Garland's mournful beatnik charm, and a number of pandering references to the X-Men. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.1 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

May 16, 201336 min

Episode 13 - Queen of the Nile

In the thirteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Queen of the Nile," the 143rd episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics includes sexism in 50s B-movie plotting, the archetypal old man with a filing cabinet filled with all the world's knowledge, and a basic primer on flora dora girls. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 4+IMDB's Rating: 7.4 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

May 9, 201334 min

Episode 12 - The Fever

In the twelfth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Fever," the 17th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics includes the episode's fuzzy gamblling math, a casino filled with character actors, and another friendly looking demonic inanimate object. John's Rating: 3+Fred's Rating: 3+IMDB's Rating: 6.6 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

May 2, 201335 min

Episode 11 - Night Call

In the eleventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Night Call," the 139th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series. Topics include the episode's questionable moral, catty ghosts, and the history of party lines. John's Rating: 7Fred's Rating: 6+IMDB's Rating: 8.3 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 25, 201333 min

Episode 10 - The Rip Van Winkle Caper

In the tenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Rip Van Winkle Caper," the 60th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series. Topics include the weight of a million dollars in gold, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," and Rod Serling's secret libertarian streak. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 6IMDB's Rating: 7.8 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 18, 201335 min

Episode 9 - The After Hours

In the ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The After Hours,” the 34th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include potential TZ spin-offs, comparisons to the 80s remake, and connections to 80s prog-rock superstars Starship. John's Rating: 6Fred's Rating: 7IMDB's Rating: 8.3 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 10, 201334 min

Episode 8 - Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?

In the eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?,” the 64th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include yet another retraction, sports talk on TwilightPwnFM, and our first of many Ornette Coleman references. John's Rating: 8Fred's Rating: 8IMDB's Rating: 8.6 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 4, 201335 min

Episode 7 - Printer's Devil

In the seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Printer's Devil,” the 111th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include our first foray into the hour-long fourth season, Burgess Meredith's "drummer face" on the linotype machine, and our new sponsor, Beelzebub Soda. John's Rating: 4Fred's Rating: 6-IMDB's Rating: 8.1 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. And be sure to check out tumblr page for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Mar 28, 201337 min

Episode 6 - Walking Distance

In the sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Walking Distance,” the 5th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the rising cost of chocolate soda, John's dangerous nostalgia addiction, and why a new car is more shocking than seeing your mother's ghost. John's Rating: 10Fred's Rating: 9IMDB's Rating: 8.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes, and we are now listed on Stitcher Radio on Demand.

Mar 21, 201335 min

Episode 5 - Uncle Simon

In the fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Uncle Simon," the 128th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a case of stunt casting gone wrong, our first retraction, and similarities to the works of Edward Albee, Kathryn Bigelow and Everclear. Click here to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. Also, we are now listed on Stitcher Radio on Demand.

Mar 14, 201333 min

Episode 4 - The Brain Center at Whipple's

In the fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Brain Center at Whipple's," the 153rd episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include what makes Serling's dialogue unique, a free market critique of Whipple, and some of the biggest acting we've ever seen. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. Click here to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. >

Mar 6, 201334 min

Episode 3 - The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine

In the third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine," the fourth episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the perils of party planning, good times during the Great Depression, and the obvious parallels between this episode and a movie Fred never saw and John can't really remember. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. Click here to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. >

Feb 28, 201333 min

Episode 2 - Mr. Denton on Doomsday

In the second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Mr. Denton on Doomsday," the third episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include what makes a great twist, Serling's penchant for cowboy dialogue, and the essential wardrobe item for any western villain: the neckerchief. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. Click here to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store.

Feb 21, 201334 min

Episode 1 - One for the Angels

In the inaugural episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred get together to discuss the Twilight Zone episode "One for the Angels." Topics include Rod Serling's love-hate relationship with the pitchman, the difficulties of being a pitchman with no natural sales ability, and how to bewilder Death with pitches about ties and synthetic threads.

Feb 13, 201334 min