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Wood Jr, in 1994’s “Ed Wood,” starring Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Bill Murray, Sarah Jessica Parker, Lisa Marie, Conrad Brooks, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Gregory Walcott, Vincent D’Onofrio, G.D. Spradlin, Mike Starr, Max Casella, Brent Hinkley, George “The Animal” Steele, Norman Alden, and Juliet Landau. This look at the early career of the legendary filmmaker takes us from Wood’s humble beginnings to the production of his cult classic “Plan 9 From Outer Space. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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Flopcast episode 697! Here we go with the first of three (yikes, let’s hope it’s just three) episodes reviewing everything we did at Dragon Con, the ultimate gathering of geeks over Labor Day weekend in Atlanta. Including: A visit to the Center for Puppetry Arts, where we found members of Emmet Otter’s Jug Band and the Riverbottom Nightmare Band! Turtles and Muscovy ducks at Piedmont Park! All our weird friends from the American Sci-Fi Classics Track! Our guided tour for new Dragon Con attendees, during which we were secretly recorded for nefarious purposes! Dangerous fake Oreos! Classic arcade games and Geek Singalongs with Kate from Strange Animals Podcast! And some Molly Ringwald-style antics at the 80s Prom and the 120 Minutes dance party! Okay, that sounds exhausting enough, and we’re just getting started. Come back next week as the silliness continues…

Episode 697 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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It’s a big week on the good ship EST! First we’ll be talking about the launch of two new Star Trek series: Scouts (the new pre-school animated show) and Khan (the new dramatic podcast series). We’ll give you an overview and our initial reviews of each. Then, we’ll be seeking out “New Life and New Civilizations” as we take a look at the third season finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds! We get the wrap-up of some of this season’s storylines and character arcs, and get groundwork laid for future development.

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

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We are taking a short break from Star Trek Enterprise this week to bring you this special bonus episode about Quantum Leap. Jamie tells Maria and Bill about her experience watching Quantum Leap for the first time after having already seen quite a bit of Scott Bakula in Enterprise.

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media 

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Batman ’66 S2 Ep35 – The Contaminated Cowl

The Mad Hatter has escaped from prison, and is on a quest to add Batman’s cowl to his collection of hats. He attends Gotham City’s annual headdress ball disguised as the Three-tailed Pasha Of Panchagorum, and snatches a large ruby off of columnist Hattie Hatfield’s headdress. The villain makes a getaway, but not before turning Batman’s cowl pink with a radioactive spray. He trails Batman to the Atomic Energy Laboratory, knowing he will have a chance to snatch his cowl when it is removed for decontamination.

Episode aired Wednesday Jan 4, 1967

Director: Oscar Rudolph

Writers: Charles Hoffman

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

David Wayne – The Mad Hatter

Jean Hale – Polly

Leonid Kinskey – Professor Overbeck

Leonard Bremen – Benny

Vic Ames – Skimmer

Richard Collier – Otto Puffendorfer

Paul Bryar – Jennings

Jesslyn Fax – Bon Bon

Barbara Morrison – Hattie Hatfield

Mike’s Shout Out:

Earth Station Boo

Drew’s Shout Out:

Detective Comics #241

BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
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Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
https://youtube.com/@wehadthat

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Cigar Nerds Podcast rides the Dragon again. This week we recap our adventures at this years DragonCon. In Science we talk Brains and sci-fi with Dr Robert Hampson, Neuroscientist and author. We talk space drones with Surface Mission planner Kim Steadman, and we talk cyber threats with Kurt Opsahl. This week I’m smoking the Filthy Ghooligan.

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Flopcast episode 696! It’s the shocking conclusion of our second Saturday Night Live character FlopFight tournament, and Dragon Con American Sci-Fi Classics Track co-director Joe Crowe is still here providing expert commentary. Our competitors may include a pair of insecure bodybuilders, a simple caveman, a lady with a less-than-positive attitude, and perhaps even the devil himself. It all leads to a showdown with last week’s winner, and we shall determine the ultimate SNL character champion. (Spoiler: It’s not Massive Head Wound Harry. Probably should have been.)

Episode 696 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Epic Horror Universe – Orlando Theme Park Adventures

This week on Have Coffee Will Travel, Shawn and Leah take you along on a whirlwind Orlando adventure packed with thrills, chills, and more than a little sticker shock. Joined by Wyatt, they set off midweek for a short but action-filled trip that had them walking miles, navigating crowds, and soaking up everything Universal had to offer.

On Thursday, the trio stepped into Islands of Adventure, exploring the rides, attractions, and over-the-top environments that make this park so iconic. From superhero action to magical lands, there was no shortage of things to see. But the day didn’t stop there — that evening they braved Halloween Horror Nights, Universal’s famous after-hours scare fest. Haunted houses, scare zones, and eerie performers filled the night with screams, laughs, and unforgettable moments.

Friday brought an even bigger highlight: Epic Universe, the much-anticipated new addition to the Universal family. With state-of-the-art rides and immersive lands, it lived up to its name. Still, between the endless walking, the heavy crowds, and the sky-high food prices, the day came with its own set of challenges.

Throughout this episode, Shawn and Leah share their candid reactions, trip highlights, and some of the frustrations that come with theme park travel. As always, they keep it honest, lighthearted, and full of the little details that make their adventures relatable.

If you’ve ever wondered whether these massive theme parks are worth the hype — or the price — this episode gives you a front-row seat. Grab your coffee and join the conversation, because this trip was truly an Epic Horror Universe.

This week’s podcast promos: Modern Musicology and Monkeeing Around

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Jim revisits an old monster favorite now celebrating its 85th Anniversary – “The Mummy’s Hand,” starring Dick Foran, Peggy Moran, Wallace Ford, Tom Tyler, George Zucco and Cecil Kellaway. An Archaeologist (Foran) and his buddy (Ford) are seeking the tomb of Princess Ananka without much luck until they meet a magician (Kellaway) and his daughter (Moran) who help finance the expedition. Nut there is a curse associated with the tomb of Ananka and that is just the beginning of the fun. Find out more on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs say goodbye to Superman & Lois as the show comes to an end. The team must choose between saving Cassandra Cain or rescuing the Amazons, all while battling mind control and chaos in a high-stakes showdown In Birds of Prey #17. Dinah and Sin confront a deadly League of Assassins threat while Cassandra Cain and Big Barda embark on a chaotic, magic-tinged side mission to rescue John Constantine in Birds of Prey #18 & 19. Ivy confronts a cult worshipping her in Seattle, battles inner demons and past lovers, journeys through surreal realms shaped by The Green and The Grey, and uncovers haunting secrets in Marshview alongside Janet from HR and Peter Undine, all while redefining her role as a mythic force caught between nature, humanity, and supernatural horror in Posion Ivy #29, 30, & 31. Mary Marvel battles Mr. Mind on Venus, while Freddy confronts his corrupted transformation as Commander, and Billy grapples with family fractures—culminating in Mr. Mind’s shocking victory In Shazam #19. A magical accident turns Jon Kent into a child, giving him a chance to relive the childhood he missed in Shazam #20. The Shazam family unites to stop Mr. Mind’s global takeover, confront personal betrayals, and ultimately reaffirm their bond as a true family in Shazam #21. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!

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Table of Contents

0:00:00 Show Open

0:00:56 DC News

0:06:48 Birds of Prey #17

0:09:54 Birds of Prey #18 & 19

0:14:00 Poison Ivy #30, 31, 32

0:18:02 Shazam! #19

0:22:30 Shazam! #20

0:26:28 Shazam! #21

0:33:00 Superman & Lois S4 Ep10 – It Went by So Fast

0:48:15 Show Close

Links

Birds of Prey #17

Birds of Prey #18

Birds of Prey #19

Poison Ivy #29

Poison Ivy #30

Poison Ivy #31

Shazam! #19

Shazam! #20

Shazam! #21

Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane (1958-1974) #1 (Cletus’s Read More Comics Pick)

The Power of Shazam! (Drew’s Read More Comics Pick)

Earth Station DCU Website

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