Galaktacus

Galaktacus has awoken from its deep, wintery hibernation refreshed, reformatted and, quite frankly, starving! Luckily there's an entire multiverse of pop culture out there for us to feed on. We're trying out some new things on this episode and also talking about one of the oldest (130-years by our count) and most enduring characters in all of modern film, television and fiction—Sherlock Holmes (and of course Dr. Watson). We'll be delving into the original dynamic detective duo and why their various adventures and reinventions continue to capture our imaginations. Plus we play a game of Elevator Action (now with real time limits!) and pitch the detective shows most worthy of dusting off for the modern day. So give a listen here and then come back next week when we dig deeper into BBC's Cumberbatch-tastic Sherlock series. Also, hit us up on email at [email protected] and then give us a follow on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at @galaktacus.

Galaktacus has gone rogue! Rogue One that is. The end of the year now gives us the new annual tradition of a Star Wars story. Some of us liked it, some of us loved it. So how does episode 3.9 hold up and what is its place in the SW canon? What do we want from prequels/sequels set in a galaxy far, far away? Give a listen here to find out!

Just like our purple, planet-eating namesake spawns heralds, Galaktacus has given cosmic life to a new podcast! In fact, it's called "The Pod of Many Casts" and it's brought to you in part by our very own Scott Brown and this episode's special guest Leo Jenicek. TPoMC is all about live gaming and we're going to give you a sneak preview of just that! Plus lots of talk about the rise of live gaming podcasts and their entertainment value as well as the secret origin of the show's name! Give a listen right here!

This week on the podcast, we jump on the back of "Fantastic Beasts" as a portal to the world of Harry Potter. What does the wizarding-epic mean to a generation that didn't grow up with it? Can the 8-film franchise ever be topped? Why will a wand ever be as cool as a lightsaber? All this and more will be answered if you give a listen right here!

In the grand tradition of "The Sandwich Episode," Galaktacus takes another wide turn when it comes to our hobbies and interests. This one is all about mankind's best friends: dogs! Don't worry cat lovers, you can still sink your fangs into this one. At different points and in different ways, Canis familiaris has been there for us in our lives. They're amazing creatures! So give a list to this pooch-based podcast right here.

Podcasters unite! Joe Patrick of the Two-Headed Nerd joins Galaktacus to offer some insider info on what it really takes to run a successful comic shop. Lots of talk about our first and favorite stores and what they've meant to our reading habits and how they shaped our comic book fandom. Give a listen here.

By the hoary hosts of hoggoth! We're casting pods (not spells) at Marvel's latest cinematic feature—Dr. Strange. Have we reached the bottom of the C-list when it comes to big screen superheroes? Can a film brimming with Cumberbatch still capture our sense of wonder? And why stick with the goatee? Focus your eye (of Agamotto or otherwise) and ears right here.