Last week, a teaser scene from the first episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy was released! This week on Earth Station Trek we’re going to be analyzing that clip to see what we can find in it. What looks good? What surprised us? Does this scene make us more excited for the series or did it leave us cold? What? You don’t think we can spend a whole hour on ONE SCENE? Hold our Romulan Ale!!

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This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting the Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 18 episode “The Crossing, ” which Scott Sigler explained to us last week in one of the funniest and strangest explainers we have ever had. He is back with us this week to hear how we thought his explainer lived up to the actual episode now that we’ve all seen it. Also, in our Mammary Alpha segment we determine once and for all whether “loyalty” is really an emotion.

A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “When You Wisp Upon a Starship!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week. 

Also, check out Scott Sigler’s website to learn more about him and his podcasts and many novels (which we highly rikermend!)

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media If you enjoy the show, follow us on Facebook or on BlueSky or send us an email to [email protected]. We cannot tell you how much we would love to hear from you!

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Batman ’66 S2 Ep48 – The Joker’s Epitaph

The Joker is now Vice Chairman of the Gotham National Bank, due to an unsuccessful plan of Batman’s. He installs his robots as tellers, and despite his criminal past, seems to be running things in perfect order. The Dynamic Duo realize they will have to trick him into making a mistake in order to remove him. They go to work on a plan to gain control of his robots. But that plan is jeopardized when, due to an odd turn of events, Batman’s true identity Bruce Wayne is declared mentally ill and hauled off in a straight-jacket.

Episode aired Thursday, Feb 16, 1967

Director: Oscar Rudolph

Teleplay: Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Story: Peter Rabe

Cast:

Adam West – Batman

Burt Ward – Robin

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper (credit only)

Cesar Romero – The Joker

Oscar Beregi Jr. – Dr. Floyd

Phyllis Douglas – Josie Miller

Clint Ritchie – Boff

Ed Deemer – Yock

Lawrence Montaigne – Mr. Glee

J. Edward McKinley – Mr. F. Flamm

Mike’s Shout Out:

Batman Jada Nano Hollywood Rides Toy Micro Cars Batmobile Batcycle Joker Mobile

Drew’s Shout Out:

DC Collectors Glasses 4 Glass Set: Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Batman

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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
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Flopcast episode 709! Every year, dozens of ridiculous identical holiday movies are unleashed by Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, and the like. (They’re so cookie-cutter that many of them literally involve cutting cookies.) And every year, we try to fix them by making them weirder. So we’ve selected a few new Christmas movies, and we’re discussing their plots (featuring time travel, glassblowing, and pickleball) and casts (featuring, as always, Lacey Chabert). Then we’re randomly inserting some strange new element (a camel with wings, perhaps) into each movie so it meets our strict weirdness standards. There, we just saved Christmas. Pass the figgy pudding. #christmasmovies #holidaymovies #hallmark #lifetime #netflix #nikiluparelli #davidbowie #letterstocleo #kayhanley #pennandteller #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 709 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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This week on Earth Station Boo, we’re diving into the emotional impact and monstrous scale of Godzilla Minus One .

More than just a kaiju film, this powerful entry explores postwar trauma, survivor’s guilt, and grief—all wrapped in a terrifying return of Godzilla. We discuss the film’s unforgettable characters, its deeper meaning, and whether it sets a new standard for horror and genre storytelling.

Is it one of the best Godzilla films ever made? What could its success mean for the future of kaiju and horror cinema? Tune in as we unpack the fear, heartbreak, and destruction in one of the most unforgettable Godzilla stories yet.

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Gargoyles debuted in 1994 as part of the Disney Afternoon – a programming block of Disney Animation aimed at children just getting out of school. The series provided complex multi-episode stories with complex characters that was rare for children’s animation. In this episode we take a look back at Gargoyles from a female perspective. We discuss the complexities of the stories and the most impactful moments. We talk about our favorite characters and the phenomenal vocal work that went into them. We also delve into the mythologies and stories that were used as the basis for so much of the series. We end with discussions of Gargoyles in other media and if we’d ever like to see a live-action film version of the series.

In lieu of a five-minute controversy this week we ask what everyone’s favorite Sean Connery appearance is.

This week Rachele, Juliette, Miranda, and Kori join the cast.

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Mark Maddox and James Lechner join Jim for a rousing holiday discussion of the 1975 Cult Classic “The Giant Spider Invasion,” starring Steve Brodie, Barbara Hale, Robert Easton, Leslie Parrish, Alan Hale Jr, Bill Williams, Kevin Brodie, Christine Schmidtmer, and Diane Lee Hart. This low-budget gem was one 1975’s top-grossing flms and developed a huge cult following. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are given the bird as they review the second episode of Peacemaker Season 2. In Detective Comics #1094–1096, (“Mercy of the Father” arc) follows Batman and Damian as they uncover the truth behind Asema’s murders, confront revelations about Joe Chill’s role in the Wayne murders, and culminate in Batman facing Scarlett Scott—Joe Chill’s daughter. In Wonder Woman #18 & 19, Diana marches toward the White House to confront the Sovereign, brushing aside every obstacle, and ultimately delivers a long-awaited face-to-face showdown that brings the conflict to its conclusion. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:01:00 DC News

0:09:58 Detective Comics #1094, 1095, 1096

0:15:50 Wonder Woman #18 & 19

0:22:00 Peacemaker S2 Episode 2 – A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird

0:32:08 Show Close

Links

Detective Comics #1094

Detective Comics #1095

Detective Comics #1096

Wonder Woman #18

Wonder Woman #19

Forever Evil (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

Superman: American Alien (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

BatChums (Drew’s Shout Out)

Earth Station DCU Website

The ESO Network

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80s Movie Soundtracks

Everybody loves 80s movies, right? This week we are joined by author and film historiian John Malahy, whose new book Rewinding the 80s: Cinema Under the Influence of Music Videos, Action Stars, and a Cold War was released October 2025, to talk about the great soundtracks of the decade, from Top Gun, Flashdance, Lost Boys and Gorgio Moroder’s weird new version of Metropolis, to the rise of pop stars Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Elfman as movie stars and film scorers. John talks about the influence of MTV on film (and vice versa) and what made the 80s a special time for film music. 

John’s book makes a great holiday gift for any film buff! Pick up a copy HERE or at your local bookstore! 

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This week on Earth Station Boo, we explore the dark and devastating world of Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enriquez. This powerful collection of horror short stories mixes supernatural terror with the real horrors of everyday life in Argentina, including political unrest, gendered violence, and poverty.

We discuss how Enriquez uses horror as both social commentary and personal protest. We look at haunted houses, cursed neighborhoods, and women who reclaim their pain through terrifying transformation. These stories do not offer comfort. Instead, they leave us with lingering questions. Which stories disturbed us the most? How does Enriquez blur the line between the horrific and the human? And how does her work stand out in modern horror literature?

Whether you’re already a fan of literary horror or discovering Enriquez for the first time, this episode offers a deep dive into fear, feminism, and fire.

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This week on Earth Station Boo, we step into the bright daylight and floral terror of A24’s modern folk-horror film Midsommar. Directed by Ari Aster, this movie blends grief, emotional manipulation, and cult psychology into one of the most unique and disturbing horror stories of the last decade.

We explore Dani’s heartbreaking journey through trauma and codependency. We also look at how her transformation challenges the idea of a traditional final girl. In addition, we break down the film’s chilling rituals, unsettling symbolism, and constant use of daylight to create unease.

Midsommar also works as a horror breakup movie. Because of this, we dive into the role of isolation, cultural distance, and the fear of being a stranger in an unfamiliar place. We also ask an important question: Are the Hårga terrifying villains, or are they an uncomfortable reflection of human need?

Whether you love Midsommar, dislike it, or still don’t know what to feel, join us as we try to unravel the beautiful and haunting horror of this unforgettable film.

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