THE BALLAD OF BLACK BART By Loren D. Estleman Forge Books 231 pgs This being a fictionalized tale based on historical personages by one of the most enjoyable writers in the western field. But before launching into the review, let me confess that Mr. Estleman is one of those treasures
Picard! Star Trek! Fandom! Gatekeeping! Virtue Signalling! There are multiple controversies plaguing the geek-o-sphere right now. A huge topic in this week’s show is gatekeepers and gatekeeping in fandom. We wonder what gives a certain subset of fans the right to decide who is or is not a fan of
No longer a virgin, Whit from episode 44 returns to the Soul Forge to share his tale of sex and love, and how he came to lose his virginity. Who is the lucky girl that took Whit’s V-card? Tinder Roulette can be a dangerous game, First date awkwardness, The 6
Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood, Mike, Mike, Ashley, and Alex play Poohsticks and discuss the newest movie featuring the tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. Plus, Earth Station One goes Down Under to put Gough from Beernuts Productions in the Geek Seat. All this, along with Rants &
Flopcast episode 326! You know what summer means here in Chickentown. Yes, it’s time for our seventh (!) annual robot-themed Top 4 ½ List. And this year’s subject is… GIANT ROBOTS. We have giant robots from 1960s cartoons, 1970s television, 1980s concert tours, and more. (A certain Iron Giant may
The Summer of Song continues with a look at the the first two episodes of the modern era sixth season. Mike, Mike, Mary, and Brooke Daugherty receive TARDIS blue invasions to encounter a deadly new villain. If only they could remember what monster they are facing. We want to hear
Are these the best movies ever? Nope! Are these Josh’s most beloved films? Yup! Join us as we explore one of our co-hosts all time favourite movies. Here’s the list of his favourite movies, and the rating he gives each one. Our film scores are out of 10 rivets. Rivet
The following podcast has been approved for all audiences who enjoy a well made preview of coming attractions. Mike, Mike, Lacee Aderhold, and Richard Ewell review the best and worst teasers, trailers, and marketing while waiting for the main feature to begin. Plus, we Rant & Rave about the new
The Soul Forge Podcast is celebrating its first full year of operation. Listen in as we discuss everything that has happened over these last 12 months. This ain’t no clip show folks! The guests, co-hosts and contributors are acknowledged, The history of the idea and the original concept for the
As most of the crew take some much needed prep time for Dragon Con 2018, Mike and Mike sit down with five Track Directors and discuss the challenges and rewards of volunteering services for one of the largest fan conventions in the country. We are joined by Cisca Small (Fantasy
Flopcast episode 325! Not sure if this has ever come up on the show before, but we’re sort of obsessed with 1980s music. (Please don’t tell anybody.) So your Flopcast hosts just had to check out the Retro Futura concert tour, featuring ABC, Modern English, Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go’s,
The Rusted Robot Podcast takes a dive into Tesla Motors and movie trailers! We have a special report by James from the Battle Bridge Podcast. He joins us on this episode to detail and discuss his purchase of the Tesla Model X. He has a large family and needed a
