SHOWGIRL – TAYLOR SWIFT his week we’re joined by two friends of the show, Daniel Pierce and Tillman Smoot, to talk all things Taylor Swift! We review Taylor’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, plus all the things around it — the talk show appearances, the “Fate of Ophelia” music video, the
Flopcast episode 703! For our Halloween episode, we’re revisiting a favorite subject: the cheapo department store Halloween costumes produced for decades by the Ben Cooper company. Kids loved slipping into their uncomfortable plastic masks and weird vinyl smocks for an evening of begging the neighbors for Twix bars. We look
JUNCTION WORLDBook One – DefianceBy Bear RossAethonbooks429 pgs This is one of those way over-the-top sci-fi books that has so much action and wonderful alien characters, it’s almost impossible to put down once you start reading. Somewhere out in universe are junctions where galaxies and dimensions converge upon each other
The one and only Tim Crist, a.k.a. ShoEboX of the comedy synth-punk juggernaut known as Worm Quartet is my guest this month, where we discuss why Luke seemingly likes everything he watches and ShoEboX seemingly hates everything that isn’t Pac-Man related. ShoEboX breaks down the 80’s animated series & toy
Buckigham Nicks After a 52-year absence, Buckingham Nicks,the debut album by Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks, has finally been reissued in a newly remastered form. We’re joined by author Steven Cooper to talk about the album and Lindsey and Stevie’s journey from obscurity to international superstardom in Fleetwood Mac, and Steven tells us his story
Flopcast episode 702! We’re back from a quick visit to Albany, New York, where Kevin ran a half marathon (finishing in 309th place, probably not qualifying for the Olympics) and learned the shocking truth about Alice from The Brady Bunch. Now here in Chickentown, we’re looking at an odd 1959
Flopcast episode 701! It’s no secret that we’re rather obsessed with the 80s around here, so this week we’re chatting with author Debby Meltzer Quick. Debby’s first novel (the first of several!) is May I Have Your Attention Please, a mid-80s high school romance set in Eastboro, Massachusetts. Kevin and
by Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner Each year, one of the most unique off-site events during Dragon Con weekend is the Night at the Georgia Aquarium party. This Saturday night event offers a rare opportunity to explore the world-famous Georgia Aquarium after dark — all while surrounded by fellow fans in themed costumes.
Flopcast episode 700! We didn’t make any big plans for our big 700th episode, because that would have required effort, which is frowned upon around here. Instead we have a hastily assembled pile of random stuff, just for you. Including: Our ongoing cluelessness about Buc-ee’s! An update on our favorite
by Courtney Goodrum edited by Jen Schleusner A Decade at Dragon Con and a First-Timer by My Side DragonCon is a unique event that has a special place in my heart. Every Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, over 70,000 people join together to celebrate cosplay, celebrities, voice actors, scientists, and
Completing the trifecta of the “Escape From Vault Disney” Yule Loggers, we have preeminent lesbian mad scientist Agatha Vile, the great granddaughter of Dr. Vile, the villain from “The Little Mermaid” Animated Series Season 3 Episode 3 “Island Of Fear”. While ‘lesbian’ is not part of her job title, it
Flopcast episode 699! Our Dragon Con review finally concludes, just in time for us to get ready for next year’s Dragon Con. We’re looking at the last two days of the convention, including: Muppet talk with Muppet performers/designers Bill Barretta, Kevin Clash, Bonnie Erickson, and Dave Goelz! Actual trick-or-treating in
