The task force of Mike, Mike, Alex Autrey, Ashley Pauls, and the long-awaited return of JD Onesi, tackles the most recent installment of the DC cinematic universe, despite the less than favorable odds of survival. Plus, Raiders Guy Eric Zala makes a pit stop on his cross country road trip
The Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 50: Live Long and Prosper. This week we celebrate making it to 50 episodes and 50 years of Star Trek. We talk about the rebooted Star Trek universe and review Star Trek Beyond. In science we talk about car therapists, mind controlled drones, dragon ants,
Flopcast episode 222! It’s become a beloved summer tradition here in Chickentown… yes, it’s our fifth annual robot list. No special theme this time — we’re just listing whatever robots happen to be on our inferior human minds. We cover robot cartoons, robot songs, robot art, and perhaps an actual
Flopcast episode 221! We’re back from a long day of 1980s-style silliness in the middle of Kornflake’s home state of New Hampshire. Our first stop was Funspot, a giant amazing arcade packed with dozens of classic video and pinball games from decades ago. Alas, there was no Swimmer or Donkey
This year, Star Trek celebrates 50 years! Mike, Mike, Ashley Pauls and Jennifer Hartshorn face the wrath of Krall and review the latest entry to the Trek film franchise. Plus, the final frontier finally pushes back and one of science fiction’s longest running institutions lands in the Geek Seat! All
The Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 49: Face Huggers. Some times you just need a hug, and that’s ok. Unless its from an Alien Face Hugger. This week we return to LV-426 to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sci-Fi classic Aliens. I hope this heartburn is just the Krystals and not
Flopcast episode 220! This week we’ve secretly replaced our regular coffee with Hi-C Ecto Cooler, because it’s time to check out the new Ghostbusters movie! Kevin recalls his favorite cover version of the Ghostbusters theme, by that legendary band, the Happy Hamsters. Meanwhile, thanks to our friends at the Kyle
QUARRY’S VOTE Max Allan Collins Hard Case Crime 237 pages This is one series we came in late on, not having been aware of Max Collins’ hitman Quarry until Hard Case Crime convinced him to bring the character out of mothballs for one more tale; “The Last Quarry” in 2015.
Flopcast episode 219! Kornflake reports on the second annual FlopFest celebration, which mostly involves flopping in a hammock in the middle of New Hampshire. This year’s FlopFest also featured tall monsters, small manservants, Isaac the Bartender, an Internet-famous dog, and waffles. Next year’s FlopFest will feature a giant Silver Spoons-themed
Cigar Nerds Podcast Episode 48: Independence Day. It’s time to celebrate our Independence by blowing stuff up, drinking beer, and talking about movies. Twenty years ago one of my favorite alien invasion movies was released, Independence Day, and twenty years later we go a sequel. This week we discuss both.
THE DEVIL DOGS OF BELLEAU WOODS By Terrence McCauley Down & Out Books 130 pages “The Devil Dogs of Belleau Woods,” is a gripping war adventure set during one of the most brutal battles of World War One. Corporal Charlie Doherty is a New York City cop who thought he
Flopcast episode 218! We’re back from a long weekend of science and silliness at CONvergence in Bloomington, Minnesota! Our convention report includes: A meteorite from Mars (Robolar would be so proud), special guest birds from the Raptor Center, comedy from Joseph Scrimshaw, music from Beth Kinderman and the Player Characters,
