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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

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

Flopcast 721 Pink

Flopcast 721: Still Whining About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Flopcast episode 721! The new list of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees was just released, and as usual we spend a whole episode kicking it around. And once again we’re joined by writer, publisher, and podcaster (BatChums, Dragon Con Report, Earth Station Who) Michael Gordon! Join us as

Modern Musicology #160 - Halftime!

Modern Musicology #160 – Halftime!

Halftime! Super Bowl 60 was held on February 8, featuring a halftime show by Latin superstar Bad Bunny (with special guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin), and a pre-game performance by neo-punks Green Day. But in reaction against this, there was a second, independant “All American” halftime show featuring Kid Rock, Gabby Barrett, Lee Brice, and Brantley Gilbert.

Flopcast 720 Wizard of Oz 1925 cast

Flopcast 720: The Wizard of Oz 1925 – Duck Problems

Flopcast episode 720! Back in the 70s and 80s, the television broadcast of The Wizard of Oz was a hugely anticipated annual event. The kids had their Wizard of Oz dolls from Mego, and their Wizard of Oz comic book from Marvel and DC, just to get them through the

Flopcast 719 Doctor Who and K9

Flopcast 719: Gallifrey One – Meat Journey

Flopcast episode 719! The Mayor is back in Chickentown with a full report on her trip to Los Angeles for Gallifrey One, the long-running annual Doctor Who convention! Including: The 1986 Doctor Who USA Tour! The Mayor’s panel about the Doctor’s companions! A quick bonus visit to the Comic-Con Museum

Modern Musicology #159 - HEART 50th Anniversary

Modern Musicology #159 – HEART 50th Anniversary

Heart‘s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, was released 50 years ago on February 14, 1976. This week we look back at the legacy and career of one of the most important and trailblazing American rock bands. Alan and Stephanie are joined by Marva Rodriguez, lead singer of the tribute band Heartisans, to talk

Flopcast 718 Wonder Woman and Whale

Flopcast 718: The Super Dictionary – Hawkgirl Has a Gizzard

Flopcast episode 718! It’s been over a year, but we’re finally returning to The Super Dictionary, that bizarre book from the 70s that taught vocabulary to the children using DC Comics superheroes. This time we’re learning (sort of) about words starting with H, I, and J. But because this book

Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 13: Weird Al And Scooby Go To Knotts Berry Farm – featuring David “Doggans” Ganssle, with Tony Goldmark

In 1984, during the height of popularity of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s smash hit parody “Eat It”, Al did something inexplicable. He hosted the ABC television network’s Saturday Morning Cartoon Preview Special, which was filmed at historic theme park Knott’s Berry Farm, accompanied by mascot-costumed versions of Scooby and Scrappy Doo.

The 2026 Dragon Con Report Episode 1

Season 15 of The Dragon Con Report launches with a look back at where it all began. In honor of Dragon Con’s 40th anniversary, Mike, Jen, and Channing are joined by longtime Dragon Con attendee Darin M. Bush, along with a bonus appearance from Marilyn Teague, to discuss what Dragon Con was

Cigar Nerds Podcast: Gets Wrecked

Cigar Nerds Podcast Gets Wrecked. This week we are talking about the new Amazon action comedy Wrecking Crew. In blowing smoke we discuss Shot Show highlights. In Nerd News we talk about Masters of the Universe, Maul Shadow Lord, First look at Lobo in Super Girl, Shelter, and Dare Devil

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