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This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Charles Rosenay, Mark Arnold, and Duane Dimock to chat about THE MONKEES COMIC BOOK BOOK! Come join us to find out the details of this upcoming publication and revisit an interesting corner of The Monkees’ story!

Monkeeing Around 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 7 “The Shipment,” now that Bill and Jamie have watched it.. A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “Free Shipping with Xindi Prime!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week. Memory Alpha Shirt & Pant reference

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They don’t scream. They don’t run. They just watch – with those ancient eyes and that smile that says they already know how your story ends. Tea and Karen are joined by Thomas as we get into one of horror’s most enduring and psychologically rich archetypes… the Creepy Kid. From the changeling folklore of ancient mythology to Regan MacNeil, Damien Thorn, Samara Morgan, and Gage Creed, they trace the full history of the evil child in horror, unpack what these characters reveal about our deepest fears around innocence, parenting, and generational trauma, debate the ethics of the trope, and rank their personal favorites. Whether evil is born or made, one thing is certain – that smile will stay with you long after the lights come back on.

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This time on The Dragon Con Report, Jen sits down with legendary independent comic creator Bob Burden for a conversation from a slightly unusual location — her home tiki bar, Smuggler’s Hideaway.

Best known as the creator of Flaming Carrot Comics and the original Mystery Men, Bob has built a career around surreal humor, unconventional superheroes and a willingness to take stories in directions few other creators would even consider.

Bob looks back at the origins of Flaming Carrot, a superhero with no powers, no secret identity and a tendency to solve problems in decidedly unconventional ways. He explains how stripping away the traditional superhero formula forced him to make the story itself the star.

That leads to tales of drunken Death, bizarre visual gags, surrealism, and the delicate art of knowing when an idea is wonderfully strange — and when it might be a bridge too far.

Bob also shares the storytelling structure hidden beneath all that weirdness and why even surreal stories still need a beginning, middle and end.

The conversation turns to Bob’s experiences as an independent creator and why working without the safety net of a guaranteed paycheck ultimately made him a stronger storyteller.

He recalls the independent comics scene of the 1980s, discovering new creators in Artist Alley, and watching artists such as Daniel Clowes and the Hernandez brothers find success.

There’s also a memorable story about meeting underground comics legend Robert Crumb, along with Bob’s thoughts on creators he would still love to collaborate with.

Naturally, things get stranger from there.

Bob shares stories involving Flaming Carrot crossing paths with the superhero mainstream, the origins of some of his limited and variant comics, his recent Santos Sisters crossover, and even a story that may — depending on whom you believe — have helped plant a tiny seed for the creation of Image Comics.

He also discusses how technology has changed his creative process, from oversized original comic pages and hand lettering to computer fonts and modern production methods.

Finally, Bob talks about his long history with conventions and why he continues returning to Dragon Con.

Having watched convention culture grow from gatherings of only a few hundred people into the massive celebrations they are today, Bob reflects on what he loves about the people who make up the community: they’re having fun, expressing themselves and enjoying the things they love.

If you’re heading to Dragon Con this year, be sure to look for Bob Burden in the Comics and Pop Artist Alley at AmericasMart.

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What makes a television show truly unforgettable? This week on Tales From Hollywoodland, the crew settles in front of the TV to share their picks for their favorite TV shows of all time—the comedies, dramas, classics, and groundbreaking series that kept us watching, talking, laughing, and coming back for more.

From the Golden Age of Television to modern streaming favorites, we look back at the shows that changed television history, created unforgettable characters, launched legendary careers, and became part of our lives. Along the way, expect plenty of nostalgia, behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, friendly disagreements, and maybe even a few choices that will have you yelling at your phone, “How could you forget THAT one?!”

So grab the remote and join us as we debate the greatest television shows of all time and celebrate the magic of the small screen. And, of course, the biggest question is: Did your favorite make the list?

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Brandon Reed joins us for a rousing look at one of Charles Band’s first horror films – “1976’s “CRASH!,” starring Jose Ferrer, Sue Lyon, John Ericson, Leslie Parrish, and John Carradine. This drive-in classic features an evil Camaro ent on revenge. But revenge on what? … and Who? Find out 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 travel to The Island of Mice and Men. Superman navigates major changes in his life, allies, and identity, learning from the veteran Hawkman and battling the devastating Parasite as Lex Luthor’s seemingly happy life takes an unexpected turn in Absolute Superman #15, 16, and 17. Wonder Woman and Batman race to solve Ares’ murder and clear Hippolyta’s name before war erupts between Olympus and the Amazons, uncovering a web of divine secrets and conspiracies while confronting their own struggles with loss, grief, faith, and hope in Wonder Woman #20 & 21. Wonder Woman defies the Justice League to rescue Etta Candy and a rogue Amazon from the tyrannical Mouse Man, liberating Moray Island while confronting the consequences of intervention, the threat of a possible future Matriarch, and the importance of compassion over fear and vengeance in Wonder Woman #22 – 28. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:01:02 DC News

0:03:58 Absolute Superman #15, 16, 17

0:11:02 Wonder Woman #20 & 21

0:17:15 Wonder Woman #22 – 28

0:29:32 Show Close

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Absolute Superman #15 (01/07/26) – The Never-Ending Begins – Part One

Absolute Superman #16 (02/04/26) – The Never-Ending Begins – Part Two

Absolute Superman #17 (03/04/26) – The Never-Ending Begins – Finale

Wonder Woman #20 (4/16/25) – Murder on Mt. Olympus – Part One

Wonder Woman #21 (5/21/25) – Murder on Mt. Olympus – Part Two

Wonder Woman #22 (6/18/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Prelude

Wonder Woman #23 (7/16/25) -The Island of Mice and Men – Part One

Wonder Woman #24 (8/20/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Part Two

Wonder Woman #25 (09/24/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Part Three

Wonder Woman #26 (10/15/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Part Four

Wonder Woman #27 (11/19/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Part Five

Wonder Woman #28 (12/17/25) – The Island of Mice and Men – Finale

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Flopcast episode 745! Our Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track buddy Joe Crowe is still here, and we’re still exploring the odd world of made-for-TV reunion movies. In this week’s batch of ratings-grabbing silliness: The Duke boys go to Hollywood, the Facts of Life girls get back together (except for Jo!), a Gabor sister (still not sure which one) returns to Green Acres, the Eight is Enough dad has multiple 50th birthdays, somebody wants to murder Dobie Gillis… and yeah, the Harlem Globetrotters face a team of evil robots on Gilligan’s Island. (This was easily the greatest thing that ever happened.) And yikes, we still have a bunch of TV reunion movies to get through, but that’ll have to wait. Dragon Con coverage starts next week. You’ve been warned. #factsoflife #gilligansisland #greenacres #dobiegillis #dukesofhazzard #eightisenough #gunsmoke #esonetwork #eso #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 745 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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This week on Earth Station Trek we review Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, “A Case of Chiaroscuro” written by Skyler Ojeda and Dana Horgan and directed by Meera Menon. What did you think of this week’s episode? Favorite moments? New character insights? Did you enjoy the return of the Klingons? Let us know! THERE WILL BE SPOILERS!

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We are checking out the documentary Sliders of Ghost Town: Origin (2016), a behind-the-scenes look at the world of scare acting and one of the most iconic techniques in haunt culture… sliding.

The film explores the performers who bring haunted attractions to life, revealing the physical demands, creativity, and passion behind the screams. From character creation and improvisational scares to the psychology of fear in theme park environments, we explore the art of live horror performance and why haunt culture continues to thrive.

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