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1:01:54

Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting...

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2025/07/22

In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we explore the making of one of the most iconic movies in film history — The Godfather. Joining us is legendary casting director Andrea Eastman, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about casting Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and the rest of the unforgettable ensemble. Discover the challenges and triumphs behind […] The post Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting Director Andrea Eastman | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO

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52:54

Keys and gates and locks and thorns | Earth Station Boo

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2025/07/21

On this episode of Earth Station Boo, we dig into Cynthia Pelayo’s Vanishing Daughters and how it twists the darker classic Sleeping Beauty tale and the more unsettling reality of true crime. We explore how grief shapes Brier Rose Thorn’s world, how the city of Chicago becomes more than just a backdrop, and the role […] The post Keys and gates and locks and thorns | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

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44:23

Earth vs The Flying Saucers | Episode 473

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2025/07/21

Jim revisits a favorite of his from 1956 – “Earth vs The Flying Saucers,” starring Hugh Marlowe, Joan Taylor, Donald Curtis, Morris Ankrum, John Zaremba, Thomas Henry Browne, and Harry Lauter. This classic featuring effects by Ray Harryhausen and directed by Fred Sears set the table for future flying saucer films. Find out more on […] The post Earth vs The Flying Saucers | Episode 473 appeared first on The ESO Network.

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34:25

BatChums Episode 63 – The Penguin’s Nest

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2025/07/16

Batman ’66 S2 Ep27 – The Penguin’s Nest Facing the strange situation of the Penguin determined to be arrested, Batman must figure out why. Episode aired Wednesday December 7, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson Alan Napier – Alfred Neil Hamilton – […]The post BatChums Episode 63 – The Penguin’s Nest appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:16:55

Shark Weak: The Best of the Worst in Shark Horror |...

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2025/07/15

This week on Earth Station Boo, the ladies take a bite out of the bizarre world of bad shark horror movies. From flying sharks in Sharknado to spectral sea creatures in Ghost Shark we’re diving deep into the most ridiculous and wonderfully awful shark movies ever made. We break down what makes these films so […]The post Shark Weak: The Best of the Worst in Shark Horror | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

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56:25

Carl Gottlieb on Writing Jaws — 50 Years of a...

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2025/07/15

In this milestone episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew sits down with legendary screenwriter Carl Gottlieb to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jaws—the groundbreaking film that redefined the modern blockbuster. Gottlieb shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into writing the Jaws screenplay, and what it was like working with Steven Spielberg during the making of the […] The post Carl Gottlieb on Writing Jaws — 50 Years of a Cinematic Classic | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared

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44:30

The Quatermass Xperiment | Episode 472

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2025/07/14

Jim discusses one of the most beloved Sci-Fi franchises from the 1950-60’s which began with 1955’s “The Quatermass Xperiment,” starring Brian Donlevy, Margia Dean, Richard Wordsworth, Jack Warner, Gordon Jackson, Thora Hird, David King-Wood, Lionel Jeffries, Toke Townley, Harold Lang and Directed by Val Guest. The story centers around an experiment by Professor Bernard Quatermass […] The post The Quatermass Xperiment | Episode 472 appeared first on The ESO

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2:52:50

The 42cast Episode 244: Superlative Casting

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2025/07/14

Superman is high in the public consciousness today, so we’re taking a step back and looking at the movie series that many still site as the quintessential version of the character. In this episode we discuss all four of the Superman movies that starred Christopher Reeve as well as Superman Returns, a movie intended to […] The post The 42cast Episode 244: Superlative Casting appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:06:49

The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in...

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2025/07/14

The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse ClassicIn this special episode of Earth Station Who, we travel back to The Sarah Jane Adventures for the beloved two-parter “The Wedding of Sarah Jane”, featuring the triumphant return of David Tennant as the 10th Doctor. Join us as we unpack the emotional […] The post The Wedding of Sarah Jane: The 10th Doctor Returns in a Whoniverse Classic appeared first on The ESO Network.

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39:41

Flopcast 688: The Backs of Life 8 – The Beginning of...

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2025/07/13

Flopcast episode 688! We’re using our 1988 episode to finally wrap up our Backs of Life series, in which we review every backdoor pilot episode of classic 80s sitcom The Facts of Life. And this final two-part backdoor pilot from April 1988 is actually the end of the whole show! (Farewell, Tootie…) We start with […]The post Flopcast 688: The Backs of Life 8 – The Beginning of the End of 1988 appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:11:37

Modern Musicology #141 – 40 Years of LIVE AID

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2025/07/13

LIVE AID July 13 is the 40th Anniversary of LIVE AID, one of the greatest rock festivals of all time! We each share our memories of watching it live on the day, the excitement that surrounded the event, and some of the stories behind bands that didn’t appear for various reasons. Each of us has picked […] The post Modern Musicology #141 – 40 Years of LIVE AID appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:17:53

EnterpriseSplaining 42: Dude, Where’s My Communicator?!

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2025/07/03

We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Malcolm accidently leaves his communicator on a pre-contact planet and attempts to recover it go sideways when Archer, for the first time ever, decides to take advice from T’Pol, which he then misapplies to disastrous consequences […]The post EnterpriseSplaining 42: Dude, Where’s My Communicator?! appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:08:31

Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 98: 42 years old! What...

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2025/07/02

Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 98: 42 years old! What was the question? Today (as we recorded) it was Dan’s 42nd birthday. So we thought that we should, in Dan’s words, “get some booze and talk birthday memories”. Paul has more than the others, but can he remember them. Are Canadian birthdays any better or […]The post Cosmic Pizza Podcast Episode 98: 42 years old! What was the question? appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:03:44

Broadway’s Biggest Bombs: Legendary Flops and...

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2025/07/01

In this dramatic and hilarious episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys dive into the most infamous Broadway bombs of all time. From big-budget disasters to star-studded flops, they explore what went wrong, what could’ve been saved, and why some shows crash and burn on the Great White Way. It’s a behind-the-curtain look at Broadway’s boldest […]The post Broadway’s Biggest Bombs: Legendary Flops and Forgotten Shows appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:25:16

Genesis II-Planet Earth | Episode 470

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2025/06/30

Mark Maddox joins Jim for a discussion of two Gene Roddenberry TV Movie pilots from the early 1970s – “Genesis II” and “Planet Earth,” starring Alex Cord, Mariette Hartley, Majel Barrett, Ted Cassidy, Percy Rodriguez, John Saxon, Diana Muldaur, and Christopher Cary. Both stories deal with a researcher (Cord, Saxon) who is trapped during a […] The post Genesis II-Planet Earth | Episode 470 appeared first on The ESO Network.

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2:12:38

Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 5:...

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2025/06/30

Our June episode is Part 2 of a Podcasting Crossover Spectacular! Part one took place over on “The Flopcast” Episode #686, hosted by Kevin Eldridge, where I was his guest and we extensively discussed ‘Movie Title Songs’. Part 2 is right here in Episode #5 where Kevin is my guest, and we discuss an even […] The post Luke Ski’s Animation & Stuff Podcast – Episode 5: Back to the Shack – featuring Kevin Eldridge of the Flopcast appeared first on The

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2:15:36

The 42cast Episode 242: Super Fun

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2025/06/30

My Adventures with Superman is an animated take on the man of Steel that airs on the Cartoon Network and HBO Max. The series provides a slightly different take on Superman, following his adventures as a young intern at the Daily Planet and featuring an anime inspired style. In this episode we review about both […] The post The 42cast Episode 242: Super Fun appeared first on The ESO Network.

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1:07:39

Wake up, children! I have something for you to play...

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2025/06/30

On this episode of Earth Station Boo, we condense the eerie lore of Five Nights at Freddy’s before diving into its big-screen adaptation. Does the film capture the psychological horror, jump scares, and unsettling atmosphere of the games, or does it struggle with adaptation? We break down the setting, animatronics, and performances—did the cast bring […] The post Wake up, children! I have something for you to play with. | Earth Station Boo appeared first on The ESO Network.

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59:55

Flopcast 686: Luke Ski’s 1986 and Stuff Podcast

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2025/06/29

Flopcast episode 686! Returning to the Flopcast after a full decade away, it’s our old pal (and comedy musician, podcaster, animator, storyboard artist, and voice actor) the great Luke Ski! Luke came up with the subject for this week’s Top 4 1/2 List, and it’s a long one: The Top 4 1/2 Songs Made For […]The post Flopcast 686: Luke Ski’s 1986 and Stuff Podcast appeared first on The ESO Network.

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59:15

Star Trek TOS 2.0?? – Earth Station Trek – Episode 219

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2025/06/27

The current Trek bosses have said that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ five seasons will take it right up to the launch of The Original Series — and they’ve hinted that they could continue that with a new TOS series. That suggestion raise a LOT of questions, such as — How might TOS be different […]The post Star Trek TOS 2.0?? – Earth Station Trek – Episode 219 appeared first on The ESO Network.

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