ESO Podcast - Episode 177

On this episode, the ESO crew attempts an epic theater crawl to review three films, starting with Shaun of the Dead, advancing to Hot Fuzz, and concluding at The World’s End. The six friends (who had no idea one another existed while they were in high school) undertaking this quest are none other than Mike, Mike, Jennifer, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Ashley Bergner, and Alex Autrey. Yarp! Amidst all the madness, we also find time to feature writer Amy Leigh Strickland in The Geek Seat. Plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 177: Our Favorite Flavours of Cornetto

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:15 Rants & Raves
0:37:42 Interview & Geek Seat w/ Author Amy Leigh Strickland
0:53:30 Our Favorite Flavours of Cornetto
1:57:05 The ESO Khan Report w/ Philip Rafshoon
2:20:48 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week, my Shout Out goes to all those who will not be attending Dragon Con this year. This will be my 20th time at my favorite show of the year and we've spent an awful lot of time talking about it on the podcast. I wish y'all could be here, but fear not! We will do what we can to bring Dragon Con to you! Throughout the weekend, we'll be posting info, pictures, and maybe even a video or two. We'll also be recording a lot of panels and interviews. It is nigh-impossible to experience a lot of what goes on this weekend without being here, but we'll do our best to give you just enough for you to decide to make plans to be here next year!

Next week, the ESO crew invades Dragon Con!!!

If you're in Atlanta this weekend, ESO wants to hear from you! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

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This Weekend - Dragon Con

It's Dragon Con time!!! This year will be my 20th appearance at my favorite event of the year and as I get older, I'm getting busier! Below is my schedule of panels and other events I'll be participating in and of course, you can once again find me at the New Legend table in the Comic and Pop Artist Alley located in the Hyatt. Hope to see y'all at the show!

Title: Podcast Track Kick Off!
Time: Fri 01:00 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1)
Description: The Podcast track kicks off the weekend with a talented panel of podcasters discussing the state of podcasting and beyond.

Title: Voyagers! Time Travel in Sci-Fi TV
Time: Fri 02:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Doctors are not the only timey-wimey travelers. A look at sliders, leapers, and the multifaceted genius of Meeno Peluce.

Title: Dragon Con's Pinup by the Pool Party
Time: Fri 08:30 pm Location: Sheraton Pool - Sheraton (Length: 2:30)
Description: Talloolah Love and her bevy of bathing beauties bring you a poolside treat! Mermaids, pinups, and cabana boys, oh my!!!

Title: Super-vehicle Showdown!
Time: Sat 10:00 am Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: These important topics are why convention panels exist: Which super-vehicle is the best, KITT, Airwolf, The Batmobile, or...?

Title: Earth Station One Goes Classic Sci-Fi
Time: Sat 04:00 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Strap yourselves into the Geek Seat and be part of this live podcast performance.

Title: Doctor Who: Past, Present, and Future
Time: Sat 10:00 pm Location: Macon - Sheraton (Length: 1)
Description: The crew of the Earth Station Who Podcast talk about Doctor Who.

Title: Earth Station One Live at Dragon Con
Time: Sun 02:30 pm Location: 203 - Hilton (Length: 1)
Description: Shows that celebrate their love for all things pop culture sci-fi and fantasy, comics, and more. It's LIVE.

Title: 1983: Geek-a-Mania in TV and Movies
Time: Sun 08:30 pm Location: M303-M304 - Marriott (Length: 1)
Description: Sequels at the movies. Knight Rider and A-Team on TV. Venture there with us to revel in the nerdiness.

Title: ESO Network Live at Dragon Con
Time: Sun 10:00 pm Location: M202 - Marriott (Length: 2)
Description: Join members of the Earth Station One podcast network as they rant, rave, and give shout outs to al things Dragon Con!

ESO Dragon Con 2013 Khan Report – Episode 8

The big event we’ve been waiting for all year is less than a week away! We’ve packed as much content as we could into this final pre-Dragon Con episode for you to listen to as you’re packing your costumes and other assorted geek items. Mike, Mike, Darren, MaryLouWho, Nikki, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash, are joined by Media Relations Second Samantha Douglas to review some last minute news and tips. Plus, we also chat with Mary Moline (director of the Whedonverse Track), Derek Tatum (director of the Horror Track), Thom Trainor (director of the Comic & Pop Artist Alley), and friend of the station Rebecca Perry (staff on Tolkien Middle Earth Track). We hope to see you at the con!

ESO Dragon Con 2013 Khan Report – Episode 8

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ESO wants to hear from you! Do you have any questions about DC you'd like us to answer? We'd also love to hear about your past DC memories! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESO Podcast - Episode 176

The ESO crew are not what they seem, but they do enjoy a damn good cup of coffee and a slice of cherry pie. Mike, Mike, Jennifer, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash are joined by Josh Wilson to discuss the ground breaking 90′s series. We wanted to put the Log Lady’s wooden friend in The Geek Seat, but it turns out its answers were not able to be recorded, so we settled for author Gerald Welch, who found the experience only slightly less painful than a match with Chiun. We also make time for the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs.

Earth Station One Episode 176: Who Killed Laura Palmer? ESO Visits Twin Peaks

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:05:35 Rants & Raves
0:29:01 Interview & Geek Seat w/ Author Gerald Welch
0:50:40 Twin Peaks
1:37:43 The ESO Khan Report w/ Alex Autrey
2:10:08 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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Instead of a Shout Out this week, I would like to reach out to anyone who is feeling depressed or even a little bit suicidal. The death of Lee Thompson Young this week was all too tragic and we may never understand what led him to such extreme action. I have been down many times in my life, but have always had tremendous support from family and friends. If anyone reading this is in need of such support, there are options. Check out the WebMD Depression Center and if need be, contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. They won't be able to solve all your problems, but they can help you take the first step in finding alternative solutions.

Next week, the ESO crew heads back to the theater to review Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost’s Cornetto trilogy of movies; Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead, and The World's End. We’ll take a look at all three films, which are returning to theaters on August 22nd.

ESO wants to hear from you! What's your favorite Cornetto flavor? Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

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ESW Podcast - Episode 48

The Doctor finally returns home to Gallifrey and he might not have a companion, but that doesn’t mean he’s alone. Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, Jennifer Hartshorn, and Kris Nelson don the traditional Timelord robes and accompany the Fourth Doctor as he battles his greatest rival into the Matrix itself. Try though we may, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have the see The Deadly Assassin for yourself.

Earth Station Who Episode 48: The Deadly Assassin

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If you would like to leave feedback or a comment on the show, feel free to contact us via the ESW feedback line at (404) 963-9057 (remember long distance charges may apply), our ESW Facebook group page, or email eswpodcast@gmail.com.

ESO Podcast - Episode 175

On this episode, the ESO crew breaks the classified seal on Michael Weston and his team as we prepare for the series finale of Burn Notice. Mike, Mike, Jennifer, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash are joined by Jim “Spiff” Griffin and John McCarthy as they give a full debrief on what made the series so great for the past seven seasons. We also make writer Shane Berryhill feel the burn as we strap him to The Geek Seat! All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 175: Feel the Burn – ESO Says Farewell to Burn Notice

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:05:53 Rants & Raves
0:29:14 Interview & Geek Seat w/ author Shane Berryhill
0:54:11 Burn Notice
1:47:16 The ESO Khan Report
1:59:03 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to the folks having a FAN-TIKI-TASTIC time this weekend at the thirteenth annual Tiki Oasis event in San Diego! And if anyone there should happen to run across a fire-breathing mermaid, be sure to ask her for a copy of Tiki Zombie #2!

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On the next ESO Investigative Report, we dive into the cold case files for a look at the Laura Palmer murder case. That’s right. The ESO crew drinks a fine cup of coffee and enjoys a damn good piece of pie as they take a look back at David Lynch’s award-winning television series, Twin Peaks.

ESO wants to hear from you! Share your favorite Twin Peaks memories. Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESW Podcast - Episode 47

Last weekend, the world was watching as Peter Capaldi was announced as the chosen actor to play the 12th Doctor. Mike, Mike, Phantom Troublemaker, Jennifer, JC & Rita express our thoughts on the casting. We also review the 25th anniversary story arc, Remembrance of the Daleks. Batter up!

Earth Station Who Episode 47: The Twelfth Doctor Revealed and Remembrance of the Daleks

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ESO Podcast - Episode 174

On this episode, the ESO crew honors one of the true geniuses of our time – the award-winning master musician, songwriter, producer, director, author, actor, humorist, podcaster, multi-media artist known as “Weird Al” Yankovic. Mike, Mike, Jennifer, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash are joined by Phantom Troublemaker and Gary Mitchel compare one anther’s ultimate “Weird Al” playlists. We also are joined by New York Times Bestselling author Jonathan Maberry and we show him our version of the “Extinction Machine” aka The Geek Seat! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 174: The Satirical Work of “Weird Al” Yankovic

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:10:43 Rants & Raves
0:44:06 Interview & Geek Seat w/ New York Times Best Selling Author Jonathan Maberry
1:16:01 "Weird Al" Yankovic
2:15:52 The ESO Khan Report
2:25:44 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close
2:33:56 The Weird Al Montage

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This week's Shout Out goes out to the coolest couple in comics and they finally made it official! Congratulations to newlyweds Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner!!!

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Next week, the ESO crew feels the burn as we say goodbye to one of our favorite tv series, Burn Notice. We review the past seven seasons and look ahead to the upcoming series finale with our predictions on how it all ends.

ESO wants to hear from you! Share your favorite Burn Notice stories and memories. Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESO Dragon Con 2013 Khan Report – Episode 7

With Dragon Con less then a month away, the crew buckles down and tries to hold the wave of Con Fever back from overtaking us. Mike, Darren, Mary, and award-winning author Bobby Nash are joined by the Second in Command of the Dragon Con Media Relations/Interview Room Manager, Samantha Douglas, who gives us the latest news about this year’s show. We then boldly go where no one has gone before with the Assistant Director of the Dragon Con Trek Track, RJ Lehnen to see what they have planned. Also, Dragon Con newbie cosplayer, Raven, joins us to discuss her hopes and dreams for upcoming show. But wait, that’s not all! We also talk about the latest celebrity guest announcements and advise on what the official sponsored parties during the convention. Start getting ready folks the countdown is on!!!

ESO Dragon Con 2013 Khan Report – Episode 7

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ESO wants to hear from you! Do you have any questions about Dragon Con you'd like us to answer? We'd also love to hear about your past Dragon Con memories! Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!

ESO Podcast - Episode 173

With "Howdy" Mike Gordon sick in bed, Mike F, Bobby, and Jen carried on and headed back to the theater for a screening of the latest adventure of everyone’s favorite clawed mutant. That’s right, we’re reviewing The Wolverine and are joined by the ESO movie reviewer Ashley Bergner and Drew Leiter to join the crew and talk about their thoughts on the film. But wait, bub, there’s more! We also take a look at Logan’s teammates as The X-Men celebrate their 50th anniversary, and we give a peek at their history and some must read stories. Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also have the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report and Shout Outs.

Earth Station One Episode 173: The Wolverine Movie Review

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:25 Rants & Raves
0:23:33 The Wolverine Movie Review & The X-Men Turn 50
1:19:27 The ESO Khan Report
1:29:44 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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Due to illness, I was not able to appear on this episode, but I would like to give a big Shout Out to all those who offered support during my sick time. All your well wishes kept my spirits up and helped me recover that much sooner. Thanks y'all!!!

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Next week, the ESO crew has a sing-along as we look at the career of everyone’s favorite performer, "Weird Al" Yankovic. Plus, as if that wasn’t enough, we’ll also have the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and a special guest or two.

ESO wants to hear from you! Share your favorite Weird Al songs and memories with us. Have you recently visited a cool convention or planning one? Drop us a line at www.esopodcast.com, the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057 with your comments. We just might air your comments on the show!