Flopcast episode 584! Our ten-episode trip through the 1980s continues, and we’re looking at some very short-lived sitcoms from 1984. Including: The Duck Factory (starring Jim Carrey and Dippy Duck), Dreams (with John Stamos, Jami Gertz, and breakdancing), E/R (not the medical drama with George Clooney, but the medical sitcom with George Clooney), It’s Your Move (with Jason
Jim reflects on a legendary 1977 Sci-Fi from Director Steven Spielberg – “Close Encounters Of The Third Kind,” starring Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillion Bob Balaban, Francois Truffaut and Cary Guffy. The film mesmerized audiences upon its initial release and financially saved Columbia Pictures. Find out more about this
Here’s the tale of five castaways with no single luxury, except for a homemade sound system that can play all their favorite cds. Mike, Mike, Michelle, Ricky, and Bambi queue up their favorite albums at the risk of being voted off the island. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek
Flopcast episode 583! This week we’re back in 1983! Kornflake shares a goofy 1983 commercial for Dial soap, while Kevin takes an absurdly quick look at the pop music of 1983. It was the year new wave conquered the Top 40, and we approved. (For more complete coverage of 1983
Big Finish begins its celebration for the 60th anniversary of the Doctor Who franchise with an epic adventure featuring a number of past incarnations of The Doctor interacting with a variety of other characters from the past, present, and possibly future. Mike, Mike, and Mary take a look at the
After forty-two years, Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr. finally faces his destiny. Mike, Mike, Matt Sweatman, and ToniAnn Marini discuss the final film of the franchise and if the treasure was worth the chase. All this, along with Ashley’s Box Office Buzz, Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take, and Shout Outs.
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Beast Wars. Happy 4th of July! This week we review Transformers Rise of the Beasts. You know your old when the 90s is considered retro. My back hurts just thinking about it. In science we talk about Chernobyl living, Watching porn for science, the anniversary of the
It’s 1982 (in our hearts, at least), so we’re looking at the Mad magazines of 1982. (Historians agree that for a truly accurate account of the past, you should just read Mad. Plus you get to do the Fold-In.) That year Mad’s TV and movie parodies included Raiders of the Lost Ark, Archie Bunker’s Place, Family
What Makes a Great Singer? That’s the question that we explore this week! This episode is a recording from a live we did on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel on Sunday, July 2, 2023. We talk about what we listen for in great singers, what part charisma and performance play in it, how
The ESO Rainbow Room celebrates Pride Month with some farcical fun in Gay Paree. Mike, Mike, and Mary take a look at the Oscar-winning disguise surprise comedy of 1982. All this, along with Angela’s A Geek Girl’s Take and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always
Amidst all the big summer blockbusters comes counter programming from Wes Anderson. Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Matt Sweatman take a look at a close encounter of the quirky kind. Plus, Creative Outlet with Gough aka “Mr. Eligible” and Shout Outs. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome.
Shawn and Paul finally meet in real life! Shawn is from Canada. Paul is from England. They have been podcasting together for over 9 years. They have spoken over Skype and Zoom. However, it was not until this week that the two friends finally met in person. This is the
