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In this episode of The Earth Station Who Podcast, the crew travels back to the Tom Baker era to review the Fourth Doctor classic, “Planet of Evil.” Joining the discussion are special guests Dave Chapman and Rob Levy, as they dive into the story’s eerie atmosphere, standout performances, and its place in Doctor Who history. […]

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This week we will be covering all the news that came out of New York Comic Con this past weekend — primarily a new “first look” at Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 and a brand new trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy! But first we’ll be sharing what we Trekked this past week!

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

#startrek #strangenewworlds #academy #ferengi #klingon #jemhadar

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We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 15 “Cease Fire,” but only our guest explainer Chuck from the Earth Station Trek podcast has actually watched the episode. The Vulcans and Andorians are at war over a small but strategically located planet. So, of course Captain Jonathan “the closest thing Starfleet has to an Ambassador” Archer is going to get involved in order to mediate a Cease Fire.

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Batman ’66 S2 Ep40 – That Darn Catwoman

Catwoman mind-controls Robin!. The Caped Crusader must stop her before she does who-knows-what with him!

Episode aired Thursday Jan 19, 1967

Director: Oscar Rudolph

Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross

Cast:

Adam West – Batman

Burt Ward – Robin

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper

Julie Newmar – The Catwoman

Lesley Gore – Pussycat

J. Pat O’Malley – Pat Pending

Jock Gaynor – Spade

Tony Epper – Marlow

George Sawaya – Templar

David Renard – Prince Ibn Kereb of Gedallia

Elaine’s Shout Out:

Monkeeing Around Podcast

Matt’s Shout Out:

Back to the Future Musical

Mike’s Shout Out:

Sonny Curtis

The Ballard of Batman

The Ballard of the Batmobile

Drew’s Shout Out:

Jada 1966 Classic TV Series Batmobile

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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The What If..? series was a surprise hit from Marvel. Distinguishing Marvel Animation in a way that the company had not managed previously, the series boasted high quality animation and intriguing storylines that pushed the boundaries of the MCU. In this episode we explore the third season of the series. We discuss the individual episodes and what each meant to us. We talk about the characters and how the various alternate scenarios influenced them. We also get into our overall sense of the story, whether we thought that the final two episodes were a worthy resolution, and and whether we’d like to see the What If concept make a comeback.

This week’s five-minute controversy asks if we think that the Broccoli family’s loss of control of the Bond film franchise to Amazon is a good thing or not.

This week Director Faber, Anji, and Alli join the cast.

Show Notes:
What If..? Season One Panel
What If..? Season Two Panel

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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Franchise Review!

Happy Halloween from Have Coffee Will Travel! This week, we traded our lattes for chainsaws (figuratively, promise) and dove straight into one of horror’s most infamous franchises — The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Armed with caffeine and questionable judgment, we watched three slices of cinematic chaos: the gritty 1974 original that started it all, the wild and weird 1985 sequel, and the 2013 “direct sequel” that somehow forgot math. From Leatherface’s home decor choices (bones, bones, and more bones) to the unforgettable dinner scene that scarred an entire generation, we unpack what makes this series both horrifying and… kind of hilarious?

We talk about how the 1974 film still feels raw and disturbing fifty years later, how the 1985 sequel went full gonzo comedy with chainsaw duels and screaming, and how the 2013 version tried to modernize it — complete with cell phones, plot holes, and a surprisingly sympathetic Leatherface. Somewhere between the jump scares and the questionable fashion, we found ourselves weirdly entertained — and maybe a little nostalgic for old-school practical effects.

So grab your coffee, lock your doors, and join us as we break down what happens when Hollywood just can’t stop revving the chainsaw. Whether you’re a horror buff, a casual viewer, or someone who watches from behind a blanket, this one’s for you.

Because on Have Coffee Will Travel, we may not know what’s in the chili — but we do know how to make a mess out of a movie marathon.

This week’s podcast promo: Watchathon of Rassilon

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Jim discusses a little-known 1970 British horror film from Tigon Productions – “The Beast In The Cellar,” starring Beryl Reid, Flora Robson, John Hamill, Tessa Wyatt, John Kelland, David Dodimead, Dafydd Havard, and directed by James Kelly. The story was based on a true story about two spinster sisters who kept their younger brother locked in a cellar for several years. When strange murders begin happening in a small British town, the sisters worry about who the perpetrator might be. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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Flopcast episode 701! It’s no secret that we’re rather obsessed with the 80s around here, so this week we’re chatting with author Debby Meltzer Quick. Debby’s first novel (the first of several!) is May I Have Your Attention Please, a mid-80s high school romance set in Eastboro, Massachusetts. Kevin and Debby discuss the novel itself, how much pop culture nostalgia to include in a story, how to draw from one’s own life without getting too autobiographical, and much more. Including: 80s movies both well-remembered (The Breakfast Club) and largely forgotten (Give My Regards to Broad Street); going to the Worcester Centrum to see Van Halen, Ratt, and U2 (but alas, not Journey); getting up early for Underdog cartoons; working at the cookie shop at the mall; the weirdness of Orange Julius; early video game systems; bad coffee; new Coke; and the dining room carpet Debby has not been allowed to walk on for forty years and counting. We really enjoyed this conversation, and you will too. And if you can find Eastboro, Massachusetts on a map, please let us know.

Episode 701 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs dive into the season finale of Creature Commandos. Arthur Curry returns to the throne of Atlantis with new water-warping powers, battles colossal sea creatures, and uncovers a mysterious disappearance of Atlantis while being guided by Dagon toward secrets that could reshape his destiny in Aquaman # 1, 2, & 3. Dinah Lance battles Lady Shiva in a brutal, emotionally charged showdown where she must choose between winning the title of “Best of the Best” or throwing the fight to save her ailing mother in Black Canary: Best of the Best #4, 5, & 6. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:00:58 DC News

0:06:22 Aquaman #1, 2, 3

0:16:04 Black Canary: Best of the Best #4, 5, 6

0:22:24 Creature Commandos S1 Ep7 – A Very Funny Monster

0:36:06 Show Close

Links

Aquaman #1

Aquaman #2

Aquaman #3

Black Canary: Best of the Best #4

Black Canary: Best of the Best #5

Black Canary: Best of the Best #6

Flash Comics #86 (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

Justice League of America #75 (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

Aquaman by Peter David (Drew’s Read More Comics Pick)

Earth Station DCU Website

The ESO Network

Earth Station DCU/BatChums Patreon

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This week Keith and Alan have left Chuck and Veronica unsupervised in the station! So, of course, they’re drinking and talking about sex and Star Trek!

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

#startrek #sex #klingon #ferengi #jamaharon #risa #horgahn #oomox

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