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Earth Station Who Ep 405

Destiny of the Daleks: The Fourth Doctor, Romana II & the Return of Davros

The Daleks are back—and unfortunately for the universe, they’ve found Davros! This week on Earth Station Who, the crew travels back to 1979 to review the Fourth Doctor classic “Destiny of the Daleks,” starring the legendary Tom Baker and marking Lalla Ward’s debut as the newly regenerated Romana II. The

Tales From Hollywoodland ep 127

Our Favorite TV Shows of All Time | The Greatest Television Series Ever?

What makes a television show truly unforgettable? This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew settles in front of the TV to share their picks for their favorite TV shows of all time—the comedies, dramas, classics, and groundbreaking series that kept us watching, talking, laughing, and coming back for more.

Departure Day Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘Departure Day’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

DEPARTURE DAYBiker Book 11By Mike BaronWolfpack Publishing336 pgs What we’ve always appreciated about Mike Baron, whether writing prose shorts, novels or comic scripts, is that he remains topical. It’s as if Baron assimilates the culture around him. He absorbs all its high points and in the same regard all its

NYPD Red 8 Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘NYPD Red 8 – The 11:59 Bomber’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

NYPD RED 8The 11:59 BomberBy Marshall KarpBlack Stone Publishing335 pgs We always had a fondness for solid police procedural thrillers. One of our favorite writers of all time was the late Ed McBain, whose 87th Precinct novels entertained us for decades. Thus, it was with some anxious expectations that we

The Wandering Man

‘The Wandering Man’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

THE WANDERING MANA Charlie Doherty ThrillerBy Terrence McCauleyWoldpack Publishing272 pgs Charlie Doherty’s best pal growing up on the streets of New York was Andy Carmichael. Carmichael entered the police academy while Charlie enlisted in the army and went off to fight in the First World War. Upon his return to

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 126

Remembering Robert Duvall | Celebrating the Legendary Actor & Filmmaker

This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew pays tribute to the extraordinary life and career of Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Robert Duvall. From his unforgettable performances in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove, and countless other classics, Duvall’s career spanned more than six

Vamp Book Review by Ron Fortier

‘Vamp – A Valentino Mystery’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

VAMP – A Valentino MysteryBy Loren D. EstlemanForge Books230 pgs Valentino is a film archivist who works for UCLA in Los Angeles and at times does a little detecting work on the side. The character and series are both well known by mystery fans, and after reading this entry, we

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 125

Robert Hofler on The Way They Were | Hollywood History & Classic Movie Legends

Join Tales From Hollywoodland for a fascinating conversation with Robert Hofler—acclaimed author, journalist, and film historian—as he shares stories from his remarkable career covering the worlds of Hollywood, Broadway, and classic entertainment. Known for his insightful books and decades of entertainment journalism, Hofler discusses the legends of the silver screen,

Earth Station Who ep 404

Every Modern Doctor’s Definitive Episode | Ranking the Best Doctor Who Stories

What is the definitive episode for every Modern Doctor? Join the Earth Station Who Podcast as the crew welcomes back author R. Alan Siler to conclude this exciting two-part discussion, debating the single story that best defines each incarnation of the Doctor from Christopher Eccleston’s Ninth Doctor through Ncuti Gatwa’s

EL TIGRE AZUL Three Witches Book Review By Ron Fortier

‘El Tigre Azul – Three Witches’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

EL TIGRE AZULThree WitchesBy Duane SpurlockInterrobang Tales214 pgs It’s the 1970s, and El Tigre Azul (the Blue Tiger) is a professional Mexican masked wrestler better known as a luchador. Aside from his ring career, he is also famous for fighting evil supernatural threats wherever they arise. In this first-in-print collection,

Tales From Hollywoodland Ep 124 | Broadway Showstoppers

Broadway Showstoppers | Tales from Hollywoodland

Step into the spotlight as Tales From Hollywoodland celebrates the magic of Broadway Showstoppers, with special guest and Broadway super-fan Leslie Paige. From legendary musicals and unforgettable performances to iconic songs that have defined generations of theater lovers, the crew explores what makes Broadway one of the greatest entertainment traditions

Warbirds of Mars Book Review By Ron Foriter

‘Warbirds of Mars’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

WARBIRDS OF MARSBeast IncarnateBy Chris SamsonPaperstreet Entertainment LLC214 Pages  From the popular science fiction action/adventure webcomic series created by Scott “Doc” Vaugn comes this terrific standalone novel by Chris Samson. The setup involves Martians invading Earth during the middle of World War II, amping the chaos and slaughter across the

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