The entire run of Marvel’s new Wonder Man show dropped all at once but like conscientious casting directors we’re going to work through them all slowly and give each the time it deserves. This week we’re coving the first two episodes which introduce us to our hero, Simon Williams, and his shady new mentor Trevor Slattery.

Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English

Listener Scott’s wife sure has a strange definition of which way is up.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

The Klingons are back, and they’re not doing so hot! We discuss debate etiquette, podiums, who writes The Doctor’s introductions, and maybe a little cultural imperialism, Federation style.

Scott McNulty and Jason Snell

Guillermo del Toro’s waited his whole life to make a “Frankenstein” movie, and now he’s done it. We carefully select the (Oscar-nominated!) film’s best bits, chop them up, and then sew them back together in the grossest way possible. (We know Del Toro would approve.) You don’t need to have a degree in Frankensteinology to take a seat at the lympahtic charcuterie board, but it helps!

"Frankenstein" (2025)

Jason Snell with Annette Wierstra, Brian Hamilton, Monty Ashley, Tony Sindelar and Moisés Chiullán

Olivia takes a break from writing to share a meticulous and meditative hobby.

Sandra Wong with Olivia Dade

ICYMI: What does it mean to be famous?

Welcome to our first episode of 2026, fellow nerds! We’ve got a far-ranging episode for you this time, from the tents of the Great British Bake Off to the New York clubs of Saturday Night Fever. Let’s talk bakes, handshakes and getting Prue to smile. Speaking of smiling, what’s your favorite dance movie? Listen in to hear what tops the list for Stacy, Heather and maybe even for our sound engineer and fact checker Chelsea.

Bake-Off and Boogie Nights, Baby!

Stacy Watnick and Heather Berberet with Chelsea Hackman

In this thrilling conclusion, the final battle takes a turn that (almost) no one was expecting! Someone’s gonna need some therapy.

The Slaying Stone, Part 8

Tony Sindelar with Aleen Simms, Annette Wierstra, Chelsea Hackman, Heather Berberet, James Thomson and Jason Snell

Edited by Erika Ensign.

With Dan away John and Guy get together to have a little chat about the upcoming Wonder Man show. Following that they dust off their Star City High letterman jackets and head off into the far future of the Arrowverse timeline.

Dan Moren, John Moltz and Guy English

Listener Joel has discovered some Canadians referring to the first floor of a two-story house as a “basement.” Does this defy all reason? How low must you go to be a basement?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

Live, from a car, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the upcoming series Maul - Shadow Lord, for which a trailer has been released. Then we talk a bit about Dave Filoni’s transition to creative head of Lucasfilm and what it might mean for the future of Star Wars. Also, we try very hard not to crash into anything.

Maul - Shadow Lord trailer and Dave Filoni news

Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh