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Launched in April 2012, the ESO Network is a leading podcast network for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and geek entertainment. With a diverse lineup of fan-favorite shows, we’re dedicated to celebrating everything from superheroes and science fiction to retro TV, cult classics, fandom events, and more. Tune into popular geek culture podcasts like Earth Station Who (Doctor Who podcast), Earth Station DCU (DC Comics podcast), Enterprisesplaining (Star Trek podcast), The Flop Cast (nerdy nostalgia), The Dragon Con Report (Dragon Con fan coverage), The 42 Cast (geek interviews and deep dives), and many more. Whether you’re a fan of comic books, science fiction podcasts, fandom news, or just love nerding out over your favorite shows, the ESO Network is your audio destination. We dive headfirst into the fandoms we love, get into trouble, and always find a way out—with plenty of laughs along the way. 🎧 Subscribe today and let your inner geek out to play with the ESO Network – the home of geeky and nerdy podcasts for fans, by fans.
ESO Board Silly Ep 19

ESO Board Silly Episode 19

With the seasons changing and things getting a little more spooky the crew from ESO Board Silly talk about Halloween. From holiday traditions growing up to what bugs us now about Halloween, join us in all the fun. Why not join in all the fun and help support the ESO

Pulp Reality No 1

‘Pulp Reality No 1’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

PULP REALITY No 1Edited by Charles MillhouseStormgate Press154 pgs Kudos to writer/editor Charles F. Millhouse for creating as yet another pseudo/magazine devoted to New Pulp fiction. Note, PULP REALITY isn’t the first such as over the past decade or so various other outfits have tried their hands at bringing back

Earth Station Who - 280

Earth Station Who – The Invasion

The Second Doctor and crew deal with a foe far worse than stupid simple-minded computer answering services. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Kirby Bartlett-Sloan join up with UNIT to defend the Earth against an evil, sadistic, insane, megalomaniac, managing director and the cyber planner from Planet Fourteen. We want to hear

Earth Station One Ep 598 - No Time To Die

The Earth Station One Podcast – No Time To Die Movie Review

The time has finally come! Mike, Mike, Ashley, Alan J. Porter, and Matthew Kresel report in full on Daniel Craig’s final mission as James Bond. Plus, some Monkee talk with Kevin Eldridge. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take, Michelle’s Iconic Rock Moment, Creative Outlet with Jaime Ramos,

The Earth Station One Ep 597

The Earth Station One Podcast – Favorite Spooky Tunes

The Countdown to Halloween 2021 has begun! Mike, Mike, Michelle, Bambi, and Ricky shine a light on their playlists filled with ghostly, eerie, spine-chilling music that will lose your soul. Plus, Jason from Pure Ed takes center stage in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s

Invasion of the Brain Tentacles

‘Invasion of the Brain Tentacle’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

INVASION OF THE BRAIN TENTACLEA Celluloid Terrors TitleBy P.J. ThorndykeAvailable from Amazon332 pgs Scientist Claire Weldon and her family move to the small rural town of Ralston, California in the summer of 1957.  Daughter Judy and son Tommy soon find themselves embroiled with typical high school drama while stay-at-home-dad Ray

Earth Station Who Ep 279

Earth Station Who – The Surprising Return of Russell T Davies

Recorded via Facebook Live! Everything old is new again as the BBC officially announced the next showrunner of Doctor Who is Russell T Davies. Mike, Mike, and Mary are joined by Melanie Dean, Anthony Williams, and R. Alan Siler to discuss reactions to the news and predictions of the future

The Death of Persephone

‘The Death of Persephone’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

THE DEATH OF PERSEPHONEBy I.A. WatsonA Chillwater Publication337 pgs Okay, so let’s be extremely clear here, New Pulp scribe I.A. Watson is a genius. Period. In the time we’ve come to know him as a friend, collaborator, and fan, he has constantly amazed us with his knowledge about….well, everything. Not

The Earth Station One Podcast Ep 696

The Earth Station One Podcast – Michaelmas Holiday Special

The Earth Station One podcast wishes everyone a Merry Michaelmas! Mike, Michael, Michael Thompson, and Michael Stark celebrate by discussing the impact of the most popular name of the twentieth century on a personal level and in pop culture. Plus, filmmaker Ishan Parikh tests his mettle against the Geek Seat.

2021 Dragon Con Report Ep 9

The 2021 Dragon Con Report Episode 9

Dragon Con 2021 has come and gone. Mike, Mike, Darren, and Jen finally remove their masks to review the first major in-person convention to be held since early 2020. Plus, an official word from Director of Media Engagement Dan Carroll and a less official report from ESO Network’s Dan Klink.

A Christmas Carol of 221B Book Review

‘A Christmas Carol at 221B’ Book Review By Ron Fortier

A CHRISTMAS CAROL at 221 BBy Thomas MannLeague of Extraordinary Gentlemen Publishing22 pgs So we are on Amazon buying books recently when we see the cover to “A Christmas Carol at 221 B.” What? A Sherlock Holmes Christmas story. Okay, we need to read this one. We put in our

The Earth Station One Podcast - An LGBT Look At Torch Song Trilogy

The Earth Station One Podcast – An LGBT Look at Torch Song Trilogy

“Uncle” Harvey Fierstein redefined the persona of a drag queen with his critically acclaimed three-act play later captured in film. Mike, Mike, and Darren look at this underrated comedy-drama that takes a nostalgic look at gay life before AIDS. Plus, writer and self-publisher Justin Gray wrangles the Geek Seat. All

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