Jim discusses a classic sci-fi film from 1940 – “Dr. Cyclops, ” starring Albert Dekker. Janice Logan, Thomas Coley, Charles Halton, and directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack, for producers Merian C. Cooper and Dale Van Every. A reclusive scientist with a laboratory laboratory deep in the Amazon jungle invites three
Richard Evans Richard Evans‘ book Listening to the Music the Machines Make: Inventing Electronic Pop 1978-1983 has been out for nearly two years and has just been released in paperback here in the States! We took that opportunity to have Mr. Evans back for a second interview in which we talk about
Cigar Nerds Podcast: Down The Witches Road. This week we’re getting witchy and talking about Agatha All Along. In science we discuss UFOs buzzing the tower, robot docs, drunk hornets, and ghosts. In Nerd News is talk about a bunch of Disney trailers dropped, Squid Games 2, Love Hurts, and
We looked at the TV shows of 1974 (fifty years ago!) a few months back with the Mayor, but now it’s Kornflake’s turn. Our list again includes some of the usual suspects like Rhoda and The Rockford Files… but ultimately we can all agree that the most important show of that year was Hong
Talking Heads – STOP MAKING SENSE ‘ 40 years ago, one of the greatest concert films ever made was released: STOP MAKING SENSE by the Talking Heads. The film has recently been re-released in a beautifully remastered format by A24. Anthony, Stephanie, Rob and Alan review in-depth the new release of this classic film
CASSETTE CULTURE w/ Rob Drew Our recent episodes on 1984 and Purple Rain have really put us in a particular mood, so now we’re waxing nostalgic (pun intended) about the heyday of cassette culture! We’re joined by author ROB DREW, whose new book Unspooled: How the Cassette Made Music Shareable examines the enormous impact that cassettes had on
Road trips are an essential component of modern life. What is a road trip? It is a long journey, especially one that is recreational or spontaneous, taken in an automobile. They often involve multiple stops and are made for simple pleasure. This episode of the podcast delves into all kinds
In this final entry of this year’s Halloween Fare, Jim discusses a classic cult film frim 1982 – “Poltergeist,” starring Craig T. Nelson, Jo Beth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominque Dunne, Oliver Robbins, Heather O’Rourke, Michael McManus, James Karen, Zelda Rubinstein, Dirk Blocker, and Sonny Landham. Produced by Steven Spielberg and
Flopcast episode 651! It’s the terrifying conclusion of our Halloween FlopFight! Leaping into the tournament this week are characters from Nightmare Before Christmas, Hocus Pocus, Bewitched, Happy Days (what?), and more. Each matchup is drawn randomly, and the exact competitions are randomized too. (So for example, it could be Count Chocula against Jack Skellington, but
Cigar Nerds Podcast: A Work of Art. This week its time to get Terrified. We are talking about the Terrifier franchise and every one’s favorite clown Art. In Science we talk about NASA trying to solve the garbage problem, Space X catching rockets, space planes, and giant pumpkins. In Nerd
Dragon Con 2025 Planning Starts Now! Dragon Con 2024 may have ended, but the excitement never stops, and neither does the planning! In this episode of the Dragon Con Report, we dive into Dragon Con 2025 planning strategies to help you get ahead. We’re also joined by Sarah Rose from the
You won’t believe this! We have joined the ESO Podcast Network. Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Your co-host Shawn has been a part of ESO since early 2018. The
