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Superman & Lois was the final DC series produced by the CW. Originally meant to be part of the Arrowverse, the series blazed its own path once it was determined that crossovers wouldn’t be possible with Covid production restrictions. In this episode we talk about the fourth and final season of the series. We discuss the comic origins of the series. We talk about the use of Lex Luthor and Doomsday and how they added to the overall series. We also get into the various production restrictions for this scaled back season and how we felt that effected the story and our enjoyment. We also give our opinions on the ending of the series and how we felt about the various resolutions.

This week, instead of a five-minute controversy we discuss our thoughts on the Superman (2025) trailer.

This week Beth, Ryan, and Cammie join the cast.

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Flopcast episode 687! 1987 was a transitional year in comic books. DC successfully relaunched Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, and Justice League in their new post-Crisis universe. Marvel started a new universe too, which they called, uh, “New Universe.” Also at Marvel, Spider-Man got married, an event so big that an actual wedding ceremony was held at a baseball stadium. Meanwhile, Alan Moore wrapped up his brilliant run on Swamp Thing, American Splendor’s Harvey Pekar appeared on Late Night with David Letterman, Max Headroom made the cover of Mad Magazine… and Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham met the nefarious Dr. Chickenstein. And hey, our pal Kevin Cafferty (from Gleaming the Tube and The Best Stuff in the World) is here to help us figure it all out! Because it’s been 38 years, and comic book nerds like us are still waiting for the next issue of Sonic Disruptors.

Episode 687 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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No Original Members?

In nearly every case when you see a classic band in concert now, it’s not the original line-up. Does that dampen your experience? Many legacy bands currently on the road are down to only one original member–and a few have none. Is it still the band if no one who started that band or wrote the iconic music is involved? Is there a key member whose absence has too great an impact? Rob and Alan discuss those questions and more in this week’s episode! We cite some big-name examples, like Rush, Queen, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Yes, Kansas, Asia (who are back in the news with a new line-up and record label), The Beach Boys, and more.

First, though, we take a few moments to pay tribute to Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Douglas McCarthy (of Nitzer Ebb). And at the end, we talk about some of our favorite new releases in our Picks of the Week! 

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This week we will be joined by our good buddy Nick Wright to talk about civilian life and jobs in the Federation. Sounds pretty mundane, but there’s actually some very interesting angles to explore here. We’ll be talking about what life is like within the Federation as well as some jobs held by civilians on Starbases and even Starships. And we’ll speculate wildly about what we can possibly expect from the sitcom that Tawny Newsome is developing which looks more at the civilian side of Federation life!

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

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We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 8 “The Communicator,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. Malcolm accidently leaves his communicator on a pre-contact planet and attempts to recover it go sideways when Archer, for the first time ever, decides to take advice from T’Pol, which he then misapplies to disastrous consequences for everyone living on that planet. Sure he may have started a world war, but the important thing is that he learned an important lesson about… something.

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Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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Cosmic Pizza Podcast brings you Episode 98: 42 years old! What was the question?
 
Today (as we recorded) it was Dan’s 42nd birthday. So we thought that we should, in Dan’s words, “get some booze and talk birthday memories”. Paul has more than the others, but can he remember them. Are Canadian birthdays any better or worse than UK birthdays. Will Kacey have enough birthdays to remember? Join the Pizza Gang to find out.

What are your thoughts on this episode? Let us know via email at [email protected] or at the Cosmic Pizza Podcast Facebook page.

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

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Exploring the Final Frontier at Dragon Con

In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we set our phasers to “fun” and beam aboard one of Dragon Con’s most beloved programming tracks — Trek Track. Our guest, Joe Campbell, joins us to share what’s new and exciting for Star Trek fans at this year’s convention. Whether you’re a die-hard Trekkie or a casual fan of the franchise, there’s something in this episode for you.

Meet Joe Campbell: Trek Track Mainstay

Joe has been a fixture in the Trek community and Dragon Con for years, and he’s passionate about helping to create an engaging space for fans of all generations and series. We talk with him about his history with Dragon Con, his favorite Trek memories, and the behind-the-scenes work that goes into panels and interactive events for Trek lovers.

What to Expect at Con This Year:

From discussions on the latest series like Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks, to retrospectives on TNG, DS9, and Voyager, this year’s Trek Track has something for every quadrant of the galaxy. Joe teases some of what to expect this year – but there will definitely not be any unexpected tribbles.

Trek Track for Everyone

We also discuss how the track is designed to be inclusive and accessible to fans of all backgrounds and interests, whether you’re deep into canon or just discovering the universe of Star Trek.

Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

As always, we wrap up with tips for attending Dragon Con, advice for first-timers, and why Trek Track continues to be a cornerstone of the con’s programming. Join us for a stellar conversation that celebrates the legacy of Star Trek and the passionate fandom that keeps it boldly going.

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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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Batman ’66 S2 Ep25 – Come Back, Shame

Shame is back, and is using stolen vehicle parts to assemble a truck so fast even the Batmobile won’t be able to catch him. Bruce Wayne tricks him into stealing his limo, which he (as Batman) and Robin use to track down his hideout. But the villain gains the upper hand in the ensuing fight, and the Dynamic Duo find themselves staked to the ground in the path of a cattle stampede.

Episode aired Wednesday November 30, 1966

Director: Oscar Rudolph

Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross

Cast:

Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne

Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Madge Blake – Mrs. Cooper

Cliff Robertson – Shame

Joan Staley – Okie Annie

Timothy Scott – Messy James

John Mitchum – Rip Snorting

Eric Shea – Andy

Roy Gleason – Grimaldi Smith

Breland Rice – Pitman

Danielle Aubry – Saleslady

Mike’s Shout Out:

The Dragon Con Report

Drew’s Shout Out:

Batman: The Cheetah caper (A big little book)

BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
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In this dramatic and hilarious episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, the guys dive into the most infamous Broadway bombs of all time. From big-budget disasters to star-studded flops, they explore what went wrong, what could’ve been saved, and why some shows crash and burn on the Great White Way. It’s a behind-the-curtain look at Broadway’s boldest misfires—and the stories that keep theater lovers talking.

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Mark Maddox joins Jim  for a  discussion of two Gene Roddenberry TV Movie pilots from the early 1970s – “Genesis II” and “Planet Earth,” starring Alex Cord, Mariette Hartley, Majel Barrett, Ted Cassidy, Percy Rodriguez, John Saxon, Diana Muldaur, and Christopher Cary. Both stories deal with a researcher (Cord, Saxon) who is trapped during  a deep space hibernation experiment and found 150 years later after the Earth has suffered a nuclear war. Roddenberry hoped the pilots would become a nice follow-up to Star Trek. Find out more on this episode of MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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