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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

Modern Musicology #158 - The Police

Modern Musicology #158 – The Police

The Police are back in the headlines—but not for the reasons fans might hope. A lawsuit involving the band members is nearing its conclusion, and this week Stephanie, Rob, and Alan dig into what we know about the case, unpacking the details of the suit and where each of the three musicians fits

Modern Musicology #157 - Bowie: The Later Career

Modern Musicology #157 – Bowie: The Later Career

David Bowie: The Later Career DAVID BOWIE had a lenthy career, spanning from the first single he released in 1964 to his final album in 2016. January 2026 marks the tenth anniversary of his passing, and to commemorate the occasion we are joined by author Don Klees to talk about his book On

The Magnetic Monster | Episode 498

Jim revisits the first film in a classic Sci-Fi Trilogy from Ivan Tors – 1953’s “The Magnetic Monster,” starring Richard Carlson, King Donovan, Jean Byron, Henry Ellerbe, Leo Britt, Leoard Mudie,  Michael Fox, John Zaremba, Kathleen Freeman, and Strother Martin. Agents from the Office of Scientific Investigation discover an element

The Werewolf | Episode 497

Jim revisits the very first werewolf movie he ever saw as a kid – 1956’s “The Werewolf,” directed by Fred F. Sears and starring Don Megowan, Joyce Holden, Eleanore Tanin, Kim Charney, Harry Lauter, Ken Christie, S, John Launer, George Lynn, and Steven Ritch (as the title character). Priduced by

The Omen 1976 | Episode 496

Jim reflects on one of the top-grossing films of 1976 and a real horror game-changer – “The Omen,” starring Gregory Peck, Lee Remick, Harvey Spencer Stephens, David Warner, Billie Whitelaw, Patrick Troughton, Leo McKern, and Holly Palance. This classic film centers around a small boy who might be the Antichrist.

Modern Musicology #156 - Holiday 2025!

Modern Musicology #156 – Holiday 2025!

Holiday 2025! It’s our final episode of 2025! It’s also our Holiday episode, AND it’s our 3rd Anniversary! This week we celebrate the musical traditions of the season! What makes a great Christmas song? What are some of our favorites? What are some of the best music-related Christmas gifts we’ve

Troll 2| Episode 492

Jim dedicates this podcast to the memory of his friend Debra Reed who starred in the 1990 Cult Classic “Troll 2,” also staring George Hardy, Michael Stephenson, Margo Prey, Connie McFarland, Robert Ormsby, Jason Wright, Jason Steadman, Don Packard and directed by Claudio Fregasso. This “So bad it’s good” film

Modern Musicology #154 - TV Theme Songs!

Modern Musicology #154 – TV Theme Songs!

TV Theme Songs! We’ve got a fun one for you this week! Stephanie leads the Modern Musicology gang in a discussion of our favorite TV Theme Songs! We each select five of our favorite themes, give a little story behind it, and say why we love it. Our discussion covers everything from

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