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Top portion features the EnterpriseSplaining logo with the subheading “A Star Trek Podcast” Middle portion is an image from the Enterprise episode First Flight showing Archer in the foreground looking angry, with a bruised face. Trip his behind him on his right, holding him back, and a woman with red curly hair is standing to their left, looking concerned with the words “Star Trek Enterprise: First Flight. Below, there’s a section in blue with the white letters saying “The Wrong Stuff!” Over the image is a stamp saying “SECOND CONTACT”

77: Second Contact: The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci)

This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 24 “First Flight,” now that Jamie and Bill have watched it. Astronomer Nicole Gugliucci joins us to help us make sense of the nebulous dark matter. A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to

Invincible Season 3

The 42cast Episode 277: Full Marks

Last time that we discussed Invincible we talked about how it stands many of the superhero tropes on its head and gives powerful characterizations without wallowing in cynicism as so many series do. In this episode we take a look at the third season of Amazon Prime’s Invincible. We discuss

From Star Trek to Van Life

Episode 47 — From Star Trek to Van Life

Episode 47 — From Star Trek to Van Life This episode of Have Coffee Will Travel looks a little different…because it is. For the first time, Shawn set up a camera and filmed the podcast while recording the audio. Why? Because he’s gearing up to launch a new YouTube project

The Stuff | Episode 506

Jim discusses Director Larry Cohen’s Horror-Comedy “The Stuff,” starring Michael Moriarity, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris, Paul sorvino, Danny Aiello, Patrick )O’Neal, Scott Bloom, and several 80s notables from film and television. This dark look at consumerism and the foibles of the “Me” Generation has developed quite a cult following during

Modern Musicology #161 - The Music of 1976

Modern Musicology #161 – The Music of 1976

The Music of 1976 This week we set the controls to the heart of 1976 to revisit some of the great music that came out that year! Of course, we cover the biggie, Frampton Comes Alive. We also report on three of the biggest movements of ’76 — Prog, Glam, and

Flopcast 722 Descartes a Kant

Flopcast 722: Uncertain Fury

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

Earth Station Who Ep 399 - Doctor Who in 2026: Evolution, Reinvention or a Reset?

Doctor Who in 2026: Evolution, Reinvention… or a Rest? Live From Pensacon

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

Starfleet Academy “300th Night” – Earth Station Trek – Episode 253

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

Top portion features the EnterpriseSplaining logo with the subheading “A Star Trek Podcast” Middle portion is an image from the Enterprise episode First Flight showing Archer in the foreground looking angry, with a bruised face. Trip his behind him on his right, holding him back, and a woman with red curly hair is standing to their left, looking concerned. with the words “Star Trek Enterprise: First Flight. Below, there’s a section in blue with the white letters saying “The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci)”

EnterpriseSplaining 76: The Wrong Stuff! (feat. Nicole Gugliucci)

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

Too Many Girls – Monkeeing Around – Episode 78

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

Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 105: Unusual English Words.

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

The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 2: Love is in the air at Dragon Con

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

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