Established in April 2010, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for all things pop-culture, sci-fi, comics, & so much more. Join Podcasts like Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Doctor Geek’s Laboratory for Applied Science, The Flop Cast, The Dragon Con Khan Report, and The 42 Cast and much, much more as we dive headfirst into the world of their favorite topics, and see what they can find to get into trouble with! Stop by for a listen and let your inner geek out to play.
Batman ’66 S3 Ep3 – The Wail of the Siren
Siren is persuasively power hungry. She trills the perfect tone on Commissioner Gordon and Bruce Wayne in her songstress scheme to learn Batman’s identity and control Wayne’s fortune. Not so fast, chanteuse! Batgirl and Robin sing another tune.
Episode aired Thursday, September 28, 1967
Director: George Waggner
Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross
Cast:
Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne
Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson
Yvonne Craig – Batgirl/Barbara Gordon
Alan Napier – Alfred
Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon
Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara
Joan Collins – The Siren
Cliff Osmond – Andante
Mike Mazurki – Allegro
Mike’s Shout Out:
Drew’s Shout Out:
BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
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Toni and Joe join Andy Duggan in Sweatin’ to the Oodies while they discuss the Doctor Who episode Planet of the Ood.
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Episode 48: Great Lakes Geek FestSubtitle: Selling at the Con
This week, we take Have Coffee Will Travel on the road—well… to a convention hall here in Sault Ste. Marie for the very first Great Lakes Geek Fest, put on by Kanto Kreations.
And yes—we had a booth.
Why? Because Shawn is turning 50, and apparently that means it’s time to start letting go of a lifetime of collecting. (Emotionally? Maybe. Financially? Also maybe.) We packed up a little bit of everything: Funko Pops, mystery bags, vintage diecast cars, plushes, action figures, VHS tapes, LEGO… if it lived on a shelf, there’s a good chance it made the trip.
Leah joined in too, giving a little spotlight to her footcare business—because nothing says “comic con” like healthy feet and solid arch support.
We’re also joined by our friend RJ this week, making this a rare three-host episode. Alongside helping at the booth, Leah and RJ drop a tease about the next play they’re directing. No title yet—we tried—but you’ll have to stick with the podcast for the eventual reveal.
Somewhere between sales and storytelling, we dive into a classic debate: what is the best Star Trek series? Opinions are strong, as expected. We also talk about the surprising news that Starfleet Academy has already been canceled by Paramount+—so when season two arrives, that’ll be the end of the line.
To wrap things up, Shawn shares a new adventure: a YouTube channel focused on life, turning 50, and figuring things out as you go. If that sounds like your vibe, you can check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongWayShow
It’s a little nostalgic, a little reflective, and a lot of fun behind the table at our first con.
Grab a coffee and come hang out. 

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The Day the Earth Stood Still was a film released in 1951. It tells the story of an alien visitor coming to Earth with an important message for mankind. Humanity fears him, but the greatest threat to them is their own paranoia. In this episode we discuss this film. We talk about the characters and what we think of the performances. We discuss the effects and both how and why they hold up even today. We also examine the themes of the film and how well it develops them. Along the way we get into the spooky music, the film’s societal impact, use of tension in storytelling, and even a plot hole or two.
Due to time constraints is no five-minute controversy this time.
This week Stephen, Keith, Ashley, and Tom join the cast.
Show Notes
The Gray Girl (film that Stephen is in)
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Rock Hall 2026 Nominees
It’s that time of year again! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominations for 2026. Sadly, we aren’t amongst the 1200+ official voters who will be casting their ballots for this year’s inducted class, but that won’t stop us from discussing who we think should and shouldn’t get in! And who should be nominated next!
This year’s nominees includes Billy Idol, the Black Crows, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division / New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, and Wu-Tang Clan.
We’ve said our piece — what do YOU think? Who would you vote for? Who do you think shouldn’t be included? LET US KNOW!
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Jim discusses the first big feature film from Dan Curtis – 1976’s “Burnt Offerings,” starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis, Lee H Montgomery, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart, Dub Taylor, J8im Myers, and Anthony James. A couple and their young son rent a large house in the country for the summer, but is there some sort of strange prescence lurking on the grounds? Find out MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.
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This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs run into more devils as we return to another episode of the Sandman as Morpheus decides who is going to rule hell. On a monster-ravaged, post-apocalyptic Earth where evil has already triumphed, humanity clings to survival as a long-missing Green Lantern—once the lone beacon of hope—remains absent while Solomon Grundy’s ever-growing undead army tightens its grip on the isolated island of New England in Green Lantern: Dark. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!
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Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open
0:01:05 DC News
0:05:58 Green Lantern: Dark #1 – 7
0:15:34 The Sandman S2 Ep3 – More Devils Than Vast Hell Can Hold
0:39:50 Show Close
Comics
Cletus’ Shout Out:
Drew’s Shout Out:
Legends of the DCU Website
Legends of the DCU/BatChums Patreon
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This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Andrew Sandoval and Derek Miner to discuss their work on Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd. (Super Deluxe Edition)! Andrew also gave us a scoop about his upcoming Monkees project!
Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
#monkees #piscesaquariuscaprioronjones #pisces #andrewsandoval #beatlandbooks #derekminer #mixinglinks
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Flopcast episode 724! A few weeks ago, we reviewed the 1925 silent black and white version of The Wizard of Oz, and it was… not great. So this week, we’re watching the 1939 version, which has sound and color (you know, mostly), and is arguably the superior film. And we’re here to talk about it. Our discussion includes: Professional show chickens, crullers, how people are still suckered by psychics, Dorothy’s red hair, professional show crows, Martin Short as a picket fence, the Tin Man’s Boston accent, “Existential Blues” by Tom “T-Bone” Stankus, a scarecrow with a gun, fake owls, and Huey Lewis. If this is all too much for you, just click your heels 251 times and download a different podcast. #wizardofoz #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast
Episode 724 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!
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Batman ’66 S3 Ep2 – Ring Around the Riddler
Tricky Riddler wants to take over the boxing game in Gotham with the mesmerizing help of Siren (Joan Collins). He challenges Batman and underhandedly gains the upper hand, but Batgirl is ready to punch out the perpetrators.
Episode aired Thursday, September 21, 1967
Director: Sam Strangis
Writer: Charles Hoffman
Cast:
Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne
Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson
Yvonne Craig – Batgirl/Barbara Gordon
Alan Napier – Alfred
Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon
Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara
Frank Gorshin – The Riddler
Joan Collins – The Siren
Peggy Ann Garner – Betsy Boldface
Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper
Nicholas Georgiade – Kayo
Gil Perkins – Cauliflower
Peggy Olson – Cashier
James Brolin – Kid Gulliver
Mike’s Shout Out:
From Ballet to the Batcave & Beyond
Drew’s Shout Out:
Birds of Prey (1999-2009) Vol. 1
Birds of Prey by Gail Simone Omnibus Vol. 1
Birds of Prey Vol. 1: Megadeath
BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666
Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
https://youtube.com/@wehadthat
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Now that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has finished its first season, we take a look back and evaluate it as a whole. What were our favorite episodes? Who were our favorite characters? Where was Lura Thok for half the season? Why did Jay’Den wear a dress?? And when might we see Season 2??? All these questions and MORE will be answered on this week’s show!
Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
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