Cigar Nerds Podcast Chucking Around. This week we are honoring the Legend that is Chuck Norris and talking about 40 Years of Delta Force. In science we talk about Artemis 2, DJ Sea Lion, driverless transport coming to Atlanta, and air Taxis. In Nerd News we discuss Super Girl, Masters of the Universe, The Boys season 5, Wasteland Cop, The Gentleman, and Mortal Kombat 3. This week we are smoking the Dias de Gloria.

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This episode starts where a lot of conversations seem to live these days—YouTube.

We dig into the world of influencers and content creators. Some are making amazing stuff. Others? Not so much. When you have to post to stay relevant, even the most mundane moments become “content.” We wonder out loud: has influencing gone too far… or is this just the new normal?

Somewhere between algorithms and authenticity, we try to figure out where we fit in.

That leads into Shawn launching a brand new YouTube channel: The Long Way Around (@thelongwayshow). It’s a fresh start, a new direction, and—like everything online these days—a bit of an experiment. If you like what we do, this is your gentle nudge to go hit subscribe. Every click helps more than you think.

Meanwhile, real life doesn’t pause for content creation.

Leah is starting a new part-time job this week. Her foot care business is still growing, and this extra income will help keep things steady while she builds it up. It’s one of those practical, necessary steps that doesn’t get talked about enough—the in-between phase where dreams and bills have to coexist.

And speaking of busy schedules… we’ve got bees to pick up. In about a month, we’re heading south to grab a starter nuc for Leah’s new backyard hive. Yes, actual bees. It’s exciting, a little intimidating, and definitely a step into something completely new.

From bees, we somehow find our way back to YouTube—and then into LEGO. We watched a video about a daughter selling her late father’s LEGO collection. The estimated value? $165,000. That sparks a whole conversation about collecting, nostalgia, and why tiny plastic bricks still have a hold on us even now. We talk about the sets we love, the ones we want, and how hard it is to let go of “cool stuff”… even when you’re trying to simplify your life.

Because let’s be honest—decluttering is a lot harder when everything you own has a story.

We also revisit our old podcast, The Soul Forge. Even though it ended in 2024, it somehow pulled in 900 downloads last month—more than it ever did while we were actively making it. Go figure. The internet works in mysterious ways.

That leads us into creating and reading a brand-new promo for Have Coffee Will Travel, because apparently our network overlords require fresh promos every six months. So yes… we comply. (But we make it fun.)

We wrap things up with Etsy updates. Leah’s shop has been picking up steam lately—outperforming Shawn’s this past month, which we’re absolutely fine with… mostly.

Life right now is a mix of building, rebuilding, and figuring things out as we go. Whether it’s YouTube, bees, or just paying the bills, we’re taking the long way—and learning a lot along the way.

This week’s podcast promo: Monkeeing Around

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Flopcast episode 726! Say, what was on TV fifty years ago this week? Let’s check our local listings and find out. Okay, the answer is: Lots of sitcoms, lots of variety shows, and about 6,000 detective shows. But as we go through the week, we’ll also find: Weird cartoons about Noah’s Ark and the Easter Bunny! Carl Reiner as an angel who grants wishes! Joanie loves Potsie! Gerald Ford loves truckers! A pilot about pilots! Helen Hunt is shipwrecked! Tony Orlando meets the cast of Hee Haw! Gilbert Gottfried meets Bea Arthur! Bob Newhart meets the Winter Warlock! And much more Bicentennial television weirdness! If your all-time favorite shows are Jigsaw John, The Blue Knight, and Bronk, this was your week. #television #tv #1976 #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 726 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Jim reflects back on the first time he saw John Badham’s classic Sci-Fi thriller “War Games,” starring Mathew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, Dabney Coleman, John Wood, Barry Corbin, William Bogart, Maury Chaykin, Eddie Deezen, and Michael Madsen. A young computer whiz (Broderick) hacks into what he thinks is a game company’s computer and nearly starts WWIII. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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Dragon Con is a global celebration of fandom, and this episode of The Dragon Con Report proves you don’t need a passport to cross the Atlantic.

This time, we’re joined by Caro and Rob from the Brit Track, one of the convention’s most distinctive and delightfully quirky programming tracks.

If you’ve ever wandered into a panel filled with sharp wit, deep-cut references, and a room that somehow feels like equal parts pub and fandom think tank, you’ve likely experienced Brit Track.

During our conversation, Caro and Rob break down what defines the track, from British television and film to literature, comedy, and cultural touchstones that have shaped fandom worldwide.

Next, we explore how Brit Track curates its programming each year.

From beloved staples like Doctor Who and classic comedies to newer hits and hidden gems, Brit Track balances nostalgia with discovery. Along the way, we also get a peek behind the curtain at how panels are selected and what goes into building a schedule that keeps fans coming back year after year.

So what makes Brit Track such a fan favorite?

As it turns out, it’s not just the subject matter. It’s the atmosphere. There’s a sense of humor, inclusivity, and community that gives the track its own unique identity within Dragon Con. Whether you’re a lifelong Anglophile or just stumbling in out of curiosity, there’s always something to enjoy.

Of course, we couldn’t let Caro and Rob go without teasing what’s ahead.

From can’t-miss panels to returning favorites and a few surprises, Brit Track continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. If you’re planning your Dragon Con schedule, this is one track you won’t want to overlook.

So grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and join us for a lively conversation about British fandom, Dragon Con traditions, and the people who make it all happen.

Because at Dragon Con, fandom knows no borders.

The Dragon Con Report is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Producer Jen “Lil’ Bit” Schleusner, Executive Producer Mike Faber.
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This week on The Legends of the DCU Podcast! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs have brief lives as we review episode 4 of Season 2 of the Sandman. Wally West’s unstable powers pull him into a series of escalating confrontations—from Heatwave’s meltdown in Central City to the lightning-charged “Storm Man” in Missouri—as Project Olympus tightens its grip and Rudy West uncovers alien secrets that put his own life in danger in The Trials of the Flash: Iron Heights…Absolute Flash #4 – 7. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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0:00:00 Show Open

0:01:07 DC News

0:05:06 Absolute Flash #4 – 7

0:14:20 The Sandman S2 Ep4 – Brief Lives

0:28:08 Show Close

Comics

Absolute Flash #4

Absolute Flash #5

Absolute Flash #6

Absolute Flash #7

Cletus’s Shout Out:

Flash #140

Drew’s Shout Out:

Batgirl: Year One

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Classical Music 

Anthony and Stephanie are “on assignment,” so Rob and Alan take the opportunity to discuss one of their shared passions: Classical Music. We talk about our mutual love of classical, how we first came to classical, some of our favorite pieces, and how a new listener can get acclimated to the music. 

You’ll hear about the music of Beethoven, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Shostakovic and other Russian composers, and more. 

Drop us a line at [email protected] or just leave a comment on our socials or whatever podcast platform you’re listening to us. 

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This week we continue our review of all the Star Trek title sequences and theme songs! Having discussed all of the legacy series in last week’s show, this week we turn our attention to Trek’s modern era. Which themes do we love the most? Which show has the best titles? Are there ones that we don’t like? Find out!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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Flopcast episode 725! In yet another Flopcast Top 4 1/2 List, we’re counting down our favorite movies about bands. And since we’ve ruled out documentaries and biopics, that leaves movies about fictional bands. Some of our picks are obvious, as Jake and Elwood get the band back together, some wacky Irish kids bring soul to Dublin, and Eddie, you know, cruises. But one or two lesser known films also make the list. (Did anyone besides us see Still Crazy? Come on, get on that.) If this isn’t enough fictional band action for you, go see our friends at Dragon Con’s American Sci-Fi Classics Track, where this subject is an ongoing obsession. Meanwhile, enjoy, and remember: This podcast goes to eleven, but then immediately sinks back down to about a three. #spinaltap #bluesbrothers #commitments #velvetgoldmine #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 725 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 26 “The Expanse,” but only Bill has actually watched the episode. It’s the end of the second season of Enterprise and it’s a disaster! On Earth, we mean! A mysterious new race attacks the earth, and it’s up to the NX-01 crew to head into Space Bermuda Triangle (or Spermuda, if you will) to exact revenge in the name of great justice! Meanwhile T’pol considers if risking being turned inside-out is worse than going back to her Vulcan fiance, Trip gets the bloodlust, and Duras has a very, very bad day.

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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