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Flopcast episode 688! We’re using our 1988 episode to finally wrap up our Backs of Life series, in which we review every backdoor pilot episode of classic 80s sitcom The Facts of Life. And this final two-part backdoor pilot from April 1988 is actually the end of the whole show! (Farewell, Tootie…) We start with a fleeting glimpse of the regular cast (which by this point also includes Australian moppet Pippa), but soon we’re solidly in backdoor pilot territory. Eastland, the girls’ old school, is in danger of closing, so Blair buys the place, and welcomes boys to enroll as well as girls. Then we see a whole new crop of young Eastland students, including some future stars: Juliette Lewis, Mayim Bialik, and Seth Green! Did this backdoor pilot lead to another beloved long-running series? Of course not. But does it end with the girls meeting a giant chicken? Well, kids, sometimes the world really seems to be living up to our dreams.

Episode 688 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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LIVE AID

July 13 is the 40th Anniversary of LIVE AID, one of the greatest rock festivals of all time! We each share our memories of watching it live on the day, the excitement that surrounded the event, and some of the stories behind bands that didn’t appear for various reasons. Each of us has picked our five favorite performances / bands / moments to talk about at length, and we mention some of the lowlights as well (and yes, there were a few). Some of the acts that get a mention are Duran Duran, Black Sabbath, Madonna, Run DMC, Elton John, the Who, Simple Minds, Judas Priest, Tom Petty, the Pretenders, and many others. And of course, it’s virtually impossible to have any discussion about Live Aid without mentioning Queen, Bowie, and U2. Hope you’ll join us for a fun discussion!

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We’re one week away from the debut of STRANGE NEW WORLDS Season 3, and it looks like we have a couple of gimmick episodes coming up, so we thought we’d talk about some of our favorite gimmick episodes from past years. You know the ones, those episodes with a high concept, or silly concept, that are deliberately trying to attract attention with the “gimmick”. We’ll have a lot of different examples, and I’m sure we’ll each have a different definition we’ll be working from.

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 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator.” Now that Bill and Maria have watched it, we get to hear their thoughts on how Captain Archer messed up getting back a piece of equipment they left on a planet so hard that he managed to start a full-on world war.

A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “Dude, Where’s My Communicator?!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week.

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Batman ’66 S2 Ep26 – It’s How You Play the Game

With his special truck finished, Shame goes to work on his final caper – the theft of four prize cattle worth over one million dollars. Batman and Robin deduce his plan, but realize they are too late to stop him and too slow to catch him. With little left to go on, the Dynamic Duo employ their “bat-logic” to try to figure out his next move.

Episode aired Thursday December 2, 1966

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(credit only)

Cliff Robertson – Shame

Joan Staley – Okie Annie

Milton Frome – Laughing Leo

Timothy Scott – Messy James

John Mitchum – Rip Snorting

Eric Shea – Andy Stevens

Kathryn Minner – Old Lady

Mike’s Shout Out:

Needless Things Podcast – Jaws-O-Mania Episode

Drew’s Shout Out:

The Shakiest Gun in the West

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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
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Mac and Me movie review time!

Mac and Me. Cult classic, infomercial, E.T. ripoff or something more? Considered one of the worst films ever made, Mac and Me has entered the realm of cult classic. But, what is a cult classic?

A cult classic is a film, or other work, that has gained a dedicated, passionate fanbase. They often develop an elaborate subculture around it. These films are typically unconventional. They may not have been initially successful or well-received by mainstream audiences. They often feature elements that resonate with a specific, niche group, leading to repeated viewings, dialogue quoting, and audience participation. 

Key Characteristics of Cult Classics:

Dedicated Fanbase: Cult classics are defined by a fervent and devoted following. They often form a subculture with rituals like quoting dialogue, audience participation (like interactive screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show), and elaborate cosplay. 

Unconventional Nature: These films often deviate from mainstream norms, sometimes being transgressive, experimental, or drawing from genres like horror, sci-fi, or exploitation. 

Initial Lack of Success: Many cult classics were not commercially successful upon their initial release. Accordingly, they gained popularity later through word-of-mouth and dedicated fan engagement. 

Subjectivity of Taste: The appeal of a cult classic is often subjective, with some films celebrated for qualities that might be considered “good” or “bad” by different viewers. 

Blurring Lines: The term “cult classic” is increasingly used for mainstream films that have developed unconventional elements and devoted fan bases. 

Mac and Me movie review is just one of our topics this week. We dive into our Etsy shops. Due to our office needing organizing, we spent several hours fixing it up. We listed many new items. We built a beehive. After visiting the United States on Canada Day, we learned a lesson about tariffs. Leah got new Lego. Furthermore, Shawn finally picked up a sought after G.I.Joe action figure. Our friend Tracy came near town and we drove an hour to visit her. Overall, it was a busy 2 weeks!

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Cigar Nerds Podcast: Lets Dance. This week I’m joined by a guest host Cory from FuzzyWallflower YouTube channel. We are discussing The Ballerina From The World of John Wick. Will it be has awesome has a regular John Wick movie? Will there be dancing? Tune in to find out. In Blowing smoke we talk to Cory about his adventure in Youtube and why he started a Cocktail show. In Nerds News we discuss Running Man, Dark Wolf, TMNT returning to theaters , and the end of The Boys. This week I’m smokeing the Alec Bradley Black Market Illicit.

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In this fun and revealing episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the hosts dive into their favorite guilty movie pleasures—those films they probably shouldn’t love but do. From cult classics to cheesy blockbusters, discover which flicks Hollywood insiders secretly adore. You might just find a few of your guilty pleasures on the list!

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In this episode of Earth Station Boo, we’re diving headfirst into the chaotic charm of horror legend Matthew Lillard! From his unforgettable role as Stu in Scream to his ghost-hunting days in Thirteen Ghosts and his chilling comeback as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy’s, Lillard has carved a unique space in the genre.

We explore what makes him such an effective force of energy in horror, how his blend of menace and humor impacts his roles, and whether his recent performances are finally earning him the recognition he’s always deserved. Has he become a horror icon for the ages, or is he still flying under the radar?

Plus, we share our favorite (and least favorite) horror roles from his filmography and discuss our hopes for Lillard’s horror future.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering his work through FNAF, this episode is a must-listen for horror lovers and Matthew Lillard stans alike!

Subscribe now to Earth Station Boo where we talk all things horror. Let’s Get Spooky!

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Shane Morton and Madeline Brumby join Jim for a rousing discussion of a Ray Harryhausen 1977 Classic – “Sinbad & The Eye Of The Tiger,” starring Patrick Wayne, Jane Seymour, Taryn Power, Patrick Troughton, Damien Thomas, Bruce Barnabe, Margaret Whiting, and Peter Mayhew. This tale has Sinbad (Wayne) helping  Dione save her brother (Thomas) after he was cursed by an evil witch (Whiting). The effects are some of Harryhausen’s finest in this incredible film. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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