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In 1983, I met Jason Stahl when we were both in 4th grade. I had no idea then that he would become one of my best friends and comedy creation partners for the two decades that followed it. From my early comic books, to the improv comedy videos, to my first funny music demos, he was there in the mix, all the way through the year 2000. Sadly, our lives took us down different physical paths in the 2000’s. The last time I saw Jason in person was in 2010, but we always kept in touch via the phone, text, and messenger. Recently when I saw a window to escape my horrible, horrible day job for 4 days to visit my family in Wisconsin whom I hadn’t seen since December 2024, I decided to make a side quest up to Appleton to visit Jason and record this episode in person, because 16 years was too God damn long for us not to have seen each other face-to-face. The first half hour is us discussing all our favorite animated shows & movies from our youth, but the 2 hours that follow are an aural history of our friendship and our experiments in comedy content creation. The Comedy Music Time segment is all songs featuring Jason and I, or songs that he and I loved during our formative years. Enjoy it, or the Son of Sara Lee will come and shove your face in a bowl of Jell-o.

Featured Comedy Music:
“My Nuts” – The Fat Boys
“Weird Guys Rap” – Luke Ski & Jason Stahl, circa Spring 1987
Excerpts from “Carlin at Carnegie” – George Carlin
“I’m The Man” – Anthrax
“K.B. Bongs R Us” – Jason Stahl & Luke Ski, circa Summer 1994
“Three Little Pigs” – Green Jello
“My Name Is Fred” – the great Luke Ski, featuring J Styles, circa Summer 1996
“Der Fuehrer’s Face” – Kranken Welpen

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Executive Producers: Danny & Kim Chamberlain, Alice Baxter, & Chuck Dusold

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This week on Earth Station Trek – “Human Best Friend” written by Kathryn Lyn. The crew must recover from shore leave in time to host an alien delegation on the ship!

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

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This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 3, Episode 6 “Exile,” where we get into a rare argument over whether the episode’s lack of romance rendered it narratively inert or was a clever twist on Beauty and the Beast. 

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

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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Join us for a very special episode of Monkeeing Around! No, no one has an addiction to caffeine pills- it’s our 100th episode and we’re so excited!

Grab a celebratory drink as we look back on our favorite Monkee memories over the last 99 episodes… interviews, concerts, cruises, and even a Micky Dolenz record release event!

We will also chat about what’s happening in the world of The Monkees, including a new Davy Jones release from 7a Records and… are The Monkees coming to Tubi??

Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

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The Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 110: Blake’s 7 Recast.

 This week the Cosmic 4 look at the news that the 1970’s Sci-Fi TV series, Blake’s 7 is due to be reimagined with a possible release date of 2027. So, the Pizza gang decided to see who they thought would be a good fit for the new show by recasting Blake’s 7. You can find all the information available deadline.com by following the link below.

deadline.com/2026/01/blakes-7-reboot-peter-hoar-matthew-bouch-multitude-productions-1236682580/

See if you agree with our picks by downloading and listening to Episode 110.

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Thank you for downloading and listening. We hope you enjoy the show. If you do, then tell others.

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Star Trek: Voyager was the fourth live-action Star Trek series. It’s debut corresponded with the beginning of the UPN network and Voyager would be the flagship series for the network through its entire seven-year run. In this first part of a two-part discussion we discuss the series concept of Star Trek: Voyager and how it stacks up against the other Trek series. We also reveal our favorite characters and begin our conversation about the various members of the cast.

Due to time constraints we do not have a five-minute controversy this week.

In this episode Stephanie is cohost and Eric and Miranda join the cast.

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Welcome to the Trackrooms

What happens when you wander the halls of Dragon Con and take one wrong turn? You might just end up in the Trackrooms.

Join us for the latest Dragon Con Report as we catch up with two fan-favorite programming tracks: Digital Media and American Sci-Fi Classics. Inspired by the eerie internet phenomenon The Backrooms, our “Trackrooms” theme is all about exploring the hidden corners of Dragon Con and discovering what makes these tracks so special.

Digital Media Track

Charles McFall returns from the Digital Media Track to hear some of what to expect for this year. Podcasting, content creation, streaming, mixers & more – we get a preview of the panels and events that you won’t want to miss.

American Sci-Fi Classics Track

We also wander over into the beloved American Sci-Fi Classics Track, where nostalgia reigns supreme. Joe Crow & Gary Mitchell are back to chat movie lock-ins, anniversaries and maybe even Manimal?! Whether you grew up with Saturday morning TV, video stores, or watching late-night creature features – this track always delivers laughs, nostalgia and a healthy appreciation for classic science fiction and pop culture.

Don’t Get Lost

Time to slowly begin planning your con schedule? Why not add some hidden gems?

Catch the latest episode of the Dragon Con Report wherever you get your podcasts, or watch the livestream replay and join us as we explore all Dragon Con has to offer.

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 Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew pays tribute to the extraordinary life and career of Academy Award-winning actor and filmmaker Robert Duvall. From his unforgettable performances in The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, Tender Mercies, The Great Santini, Lonesome Dove, and countless other classics, Duvall’s career spanned more than six decades and left an indelible mark on the history of cinema.

Join us as we celebrate the man behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic characters, sharing favorite performances, behind-the-scenes stories, career highlights, and the lasting legacy of one of the greatest actors of his generation. Whether you know him as Tom Hagen, Lt. Colonel Kilgore, Mac Sledge, or Gus McCrae, this episode honors a true Hollywood legend whose work continues to inspire filmmakers and movie lovers around the world.

If you love classic films, Hollywood history, legendary actors, and thoughtful conversations about the icons who shaped cinema, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Jim revisits one of his favorite Monster Movies from 1953 – “House of Wax,” starring Vincent Price, Phyllis Kirk, Frank Lovejoy, Carolyn Jones, Paul Picerni, Dabbs Greer, Roy Roberts, Angela Clarke, Charles Bronson, and Paul Cavanaugh. This classic retelling of 1933’s “Mystery Of The Wax Museum,” became one of Warner Brothers’ biggest hits of the year when released and has gone on to critical and popular acclaim. Find out more about this gem on 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 go underworld and underwater as we review Absolute Batman and Aquaman. Batman journeys alongside Wonder Woman into the depths of the Absolute Universe’s underworld, risking his life to save his transformed friend Waylon Jones from his monstrous fate in Absolute Batman #16. Aquaman is pulled into the mysterious realm of The Blue, where he allies with Arion, Captain Nemo, and stranded sea gods while uncovering the truth behind Atlantis’s fate and the growing threat of Dagon and the Dark Tide. As Arthur journeys through this strange underwater world, he gains new powers, wields the mystical Trilance Saber, and faces devastating losses in a battle that could determine the future of both Atlantis and the gods themselves in Aquaman #4 thru 10. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:01:04 DC News

0:10:08 Absolute Batman #16

0:13:00 Aquaman #4

0:14:00 Aquaman #5

0:15:27 Aquaman #6

0:16:42 Aquaman #7

0:18:38 Aquaman #8

0:19:58 Aquaman #9

0:21:21 Aquaman #10

0:29:33 Show Close

Comics

Absolute Batman #16

Aquaman #4

Aquaman #5

Aquaman #6

Aquaman #7

Aquaman #8

Aquaman #9

Aquaman #10

Cletus’s Shout Out:

Green Lantern #33 – David Aja Variant

Green Lantern #34 – David Aja Variant

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps: Guy Gardner #1 – David Aja Variant

Drew’s Shout Out:

Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia

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