ESO Podcast - Episode 296

To Holiday Woods, to the Pride Lands of Africa, to the streets of Gotham City, to a worn-out couch in Highland, TX, and Beyond! The 1990’s saw the House of the Mouse nearly dominate the big and small screen with popular content, though a few other studios were able to make an impact as well. Mike, Mike, Mark Heffernan, and Michael French take a look at this innovative and inspirational decade. Plus, artist Chris Hamer tries to de-cycle the Geek Seat. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 296: The History of Animation Vol. 5 The 1990's

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open Rants and Raves
0:28:04 Interview and Geek Seat w/ Chris Hamer
1:02:21 The History of Animation Vol 5 – The 1990’s
2:05:02 Geek Girl’s Take On…
2:07:15 The Khan Report
2:09:57 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to my good friend Phantom Troublemaker, who invited me to chat about one of the greatest influences of my life, Raiders of the Lost Ark, for the 85th episode of the Needless Things Podcast!

 

Next week, we review the long-awaited next chapter in the Star Wars saga! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 295

Atomic batteries to power, turbines to speed, start your engines and prepare to blast off! Mike, Mike, Mark Holmes, Joe Harris, and Alan J. Porter rave about the top gear of pop culture. Plus, cartoonist Bill Alger meets the menacing Geek Seat! All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 295: Our Favorite Geek Vehicles

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open Rants and Raves
0:21:28 Interview and Geek Seat w/ Bill Alger
0:44:25 Our Favorite Geek Vehicles
1:42:10 Geek Girl’s Take On…
1:44:17 The Khan Report
1:48:32 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to our good friends at Genterine Records. For a limited time, the new holiday tune, "What Are, You, Christmas?" by The Silvers is available as a FREE download!

Next week, it is time for our annual Geek Gift Guide! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 290

The ESO crew enters the dark fantasy world of one of the most stylized visionaries of motion pictures. Mike, Mike, Nicolas Hoffmann, and Nunuche Nuchtchas discuss the 30-plus career of artist, animator, writer, director, and producer Tim Burton. Plus, Lucas Godfrey has escaped the Gorehound Productions' Chambers of Horror, but can he handle the Geek Seat? All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 290: The Films of Tim Burton

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open, Rants and Raves
0:22:29 Interview and Geek Seat w/Lucas Godfrey
0:40:08 The Films of Tim Burton
1:37:53 Geek Girl’s Take On…
1:39:51 The Khan Report
1:43:24 Welcome The Vitamin Geek Podcast to ESO
1:50:46 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to Genterine Records! For the entire month of November, when you get the Tiki Zombie soundtrack direct from their website, you can get a free FAN-TIKI-TASTIC sampler! Includes many of the TZ cd participating artists, such as Timothy Price, Ricky Zero, Captain Lovehandles, Bambi Lynn, and more!

Next week, we're going to Disney World!! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 287

The Countdown to Halloween continues! Mike, Mike, Mark Maddox, and Martin Powell reminisce about the treasures of their Monster Magazine collections. Plus, Horror in Clay guru Jonathan M. Chaffin needs a stiff drink before facing the Geek Seat. Also, Shannon Rhea talks up the upcoming Marble City Mini-Con and we Rant and Rave about the fall premieres of The Flash, Arrow, and The Walking Dead.

Earth Station One Episode 287: Monster Magazines

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open / Rants & Raves
0:35:35 Interview and Geek Seat w/ Jonathan M. Chaffin
0:58:12 Monster Magazines
1:42:59 Best of Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:44:43 The Khan Report w/ Shannon Rhea of Marble City Comic Con
2:03:56 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to our good Friend of the Station, Phantom Troublemaker and his Needless Things podcast and website.. He is also releasing a ton of Halloween-themed content this month and I had the pleasure to be a guest on his episode covering the Haunted History of Batman.

Next week, ESO we continue our Countdown to Halloween with a look at The Outer Limits! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 285

It was a night that seemed like any other for most people. But the ESO crew are not most people. For Mike, Mike, Mark Maddox, John McCarthy, and Christopher Mills, it would be a night they would not soon forget. A night that would hang on them like a straw hat on the top of a disheveled but insightful and open-minded investigative reporter. It was the night they discussed the brief but influential mid-seventies tv series that brought monsters and the unexplained into living rooms across America. It was also the night that would see the return of Friend of the Station Jan Lucanus who would sacrifice his new associate Nat Mundel (Voyage Media) to the horrors of the Geek Seat. Also, this night would see Rants, Raves, the Khan Report, and Shout Outs! Oh, what a night!

Earth Station One Episode 285: ESO Stalks Kolchak

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Show Open / Rants & Raves
0:17:25 Interview and Geek Seat w/ Nat Mundel
0:39:46 Kolchak The Night Stalker
1:30:12 Best of Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:31:46 The Khan Report
1:36:18 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to Friend of the Station, writer Keith DeCandido, who will be reviewing episodes of the '60's Batman tv series in order for Tor.com. Keith's done similar reviews for the Star Trek series and his rewatches are always informative and entertaining.

Next week, ESO we begin our Countdown to Halloween with a look at our favorite Horror Hosts! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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Yvonne Craig 1937-2015

Mourning the loss of the beautiful and talented Yvonne Craig. Whether she was a caped crusader, an Orion slave girl, or Elvis' dance partner, she always performed with class and style. That was Yvonne behind the scenes as well. From Ballet to the Batcave and Beyond, she left her mark.

Dear DC Comics, I know it is too late to produce something for this October, but please consider publishing a Batgirl '66 Special for National Breast Cancer Awareness 2016 in honor of Yvonne Craig. I gladly offer any assistance in helping make it happen.

ESO Podcast - Episode 231

Comic-book adaptations ruled the 2014 summer box office and it is no surprise that there are more comic properties coming to the small screen this fall. Mike, Mike, the award-winning Bobby Nash, Alex Autrey, and Jessa Phillips take a look at the movie season that was and the TV season that will be. Plus, the usual Khan Report, Shout Outs, and a special award-winning announcement!

Earth Station One Episode 231: 2014 Summer Movie Round Up & Fall TV Preview

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:06:21 Summer Movie Round Up
0:30:57 Fall TV Preview
1:23:17 Khan Report
1:48:49 Show Close & An ESO Special Announcement

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

This week's Shout Out goes to my best gal Michelle who was featured as a guest 97.1 The River's Deep River Music Vault. Her playlist (which was a secret even to me until the show aired) was rockin' and I'm proud of the overwhelming response from listeners. Here's hoping the "Voice of the ESO Network" will be on air again soon!

Next week, the ESO crew invites some prominent authors to the station for a frank discussion on the state of the writing profession today. Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 228

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Dark Knight, the ESO crew looks back at one of our favorite versions of Batman, the groundbreaking animated series (1993-1995). Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Dan Haight, Cam Crowder, and John McCarthy reminisce about their favorite moments and the impressive talent that made it possible. We also speak with “The Boy Who Loved Batman” Michael Uslan and see if his Dark Knight can save him from The Geek Seat! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 228: Batman The Animated Series

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:39 Rants & Raves
0:17:08 Michael Uslan Interview & Geek Seat
0:47:45 Batman The Animated Series
1:33:29 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:35:12 The Khan Report
1:46:06 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes to the "other" tiki-comic creators I had the great fortune to meet last weekend. Artist Bill Hewitt and author Erik Carlson are having tons of fun creating Tiki P.I. and you'll have even more fun reading the books. Check 'em out and let 'em know Tiki Z. sent ya!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a road trip to Basin City. We hear the "Dames Are to Kill For." Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 227

Theorizing that they can time travel within their own lifetime, the ESO crew steps into the Quantum Leap Accelerator and vanish. With “Howdy” Mike Gordon on special assignment at the Boston Comic Con, this week’s station crew: Mike Faber, the award-winning Bobby Nash, Dr. Scott Viguie, Dr. Q, John Strangeway, and Albie Burdge find themselves trapped in the past as they geek out about all things Quantum Leap. If that wasn’t enough, we strap Athena Voltaire’s Steve Bryant into the ultimate death trap – The Geek Seat! Then, author Gary Phillips stops by the station to tell us about his latest book, Astonishing Heroes “Shades of Justice” and the upcoming Hollis p.i.

Plus, ESO remembers Robin Williams.

And so, the ESO crew keep leaping from station to station, podcasting right what once was podcasted wrong, and hoping each time that the next leap will be the leap… home.

Earth Station One Episode 224: ESO Takes a Quantum Leap

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:36 Rants & Raves
0:27:15 Steve Bryant Interview & Geek Seat
0:37:05 Quantum Leap
1:33:40 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:35:12 Gary Phillips
1:50:49 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes everyone who helped make this year's Boston Comic Con a FAN-TIKI-TASTIC experience! Hope to see you again next year!

Next week, the ESO crew celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Dark Knight by taking a look at our favorite adaptation, Batman: The Animated Series. Plus, we put producer Michael Uslan in The Geek Seat! All this along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 225

San Diego Comic Con was last week and none of the ESO crew were in attendance. Instead, Mike and Mike decided to stay at home and talk comics with our good friends Doctor Q and Greg Plunket. Writer/editor Kyle Strickland is our Geek Seat victim of the week and Friend of the Station Michael Day joins us to announce the online release of the new Starship Farragut episode (written by a certain award-winning author). Plus, Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 225: An Old Fashioned Comic Book Talk

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:06 Rants & Raves
0:20:50 Kyle Strickland (Author) Interview & Geek Seat
0:35:16 An Old Fashion Comic Book Talk
1:22:49 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:24:28 ESO Khan Report
1:33:26 Michael Day from Starship Farragut
1:40:54 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to two of our fellow podcasters for reaching massive milestones! Our good Friends of the Station, Darren Nowell and his fellow Legion of Substitute Podcasters for releasing episode #300 and DC Comics ravin' Sean and Jim of the Raging Bullets podcast for reaching episode #400! Congrats, guys!!!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a look at one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, The Guardians of the Galaxy. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 222

This week, the ESO crew takes a look at the silly, crazy, merry, and looney cartoons of the 1930’s and 40’s. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Mark Heffernan discuss the rise of the many animation studios releasing classic shorts that continue to make us smile today. We also catch author Mark Beaulieu between alternate realities and hold him in The Geek Seat. Plus, Anthony Taylor tells us all we need to know about Monsterama and Mike and Bobby report on the premiere of the Starship Farragut episode, “Conspiracy of Innocence.” All this, as well as the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 222: History of Animation Part II (1930's & 1940's)

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:06:08 Rants & Raves
0:20:41 Mark Beaulieu (Author) Interview & Geek Seat
0:37:17 The History of Animation pt 2 (1930′s – 1940′s)
1:23:28 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:26:38 ESO Khan Report w/ Anthony Taylor
1:49:39 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out three other recent podcasts that I'm honored to have made a guest appearance.

The Flopcast #113

The "Super Vehicle Showdown" panel at Dragon Con last year. One of my all-time faves! Thanks to fellow panelists Kevin Eldridge, Van Allen Plexico, Gary Mitchel, and Joe Crowe, along with everyone who attended that morning in the American Sci-Fi Classics Track!

Needless Things #27 Heroes Con 2014

Bill Kielhorn and I report on all the fun we had in Charlotte with The Phantom Troublemaker!

RevNews RevNews - NaNaNaNaNaNaNaNa BATDISC!

Gary Mitchell, Matt Cowger, and myself talk about the long-awaited news of the DVD/Blu-Ray release of the 1960's Batman series. 

Next week, the ESO crew reviews the latest installment of PoA franchise, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 219

On this outrageous episode of the ESO podcast, the crew celebrate summer by going camp! Mah-velous Mike Faber, Fan-Tiki-Tastic Mike Gordon, and the sultry sounds of the award-winning Bobby Nash are joined by the divine Darren Nowell and Giant Girl goddess Sabrina Pandora to explore the history of camp style in our culture. We also find out if Keith R.A. DeCandido can use his new book, The Klingon Art of War, to help prepare for battling The Geek Seat, and we chat with Time Lord rocker Ken Spivey about his new album. All this, along with the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 219: Camping with Pride

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:03:31 Rants and Raves
0:13:02 Keith R.A. DeCandido Interview & Geek Seat
0:38:21 Camping with Pride
1:25:59 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:27:42 ESO Khan Report
1:36:30 Interview w/ Ken Spivey
1:45:21 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out my fellow co-host, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, who can now add screenwriter to his many accomplishments. The trailer for the newest episode of the Starship Farragut Trek fan film series has been released. It is titled "Conspiracy of Innocence" and I'm looking forward to seeing the premiere in a couple of weeks!

Next week, the ESO crew takes a look at actors who have become popularly associated for more than one role. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

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!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 218

On this episode, the ESO crew takes the stage at The Rock Shop in the Mall of GA! Mike, Mike, and the award-winning author Bobby Nash play all the top geek hits with guest performances by Shiksa Ravelli, Peter Cutler, and Grundy. Assistant to the Regional Manager Elaine Opal tells us why The Rock Shop is a great store for fan boys and girls before we strap her in The Geek Seat! Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report, and Shout Outs! Recorded live in front of a consumer audience.

Earth Station One Episode 218: Our Favorite Movie & TV Music

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:05:48 Rants and Raves
0:16:12 Elaine Opal in The Geek Seat
0:32:28 Our Favorite Movie & TV Music
1:29:25 Doctor Geek’s Moment of Science
1:31:05 ESO Khan Report
1:34:31 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes out to a recently released image that give me geekbumps...

TMZ.com

Next week, the ESO crew takes a campy look at LGBT issues in geek culture. Plus, more Rants, Raves, Geek Seat victims, Khan Reports, and Shout Outs!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 214

Oompa, Loompa, Doom-pa-dee-do, here’s another episode with the ESO crew. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, and Judy Faber have their golden tickets in hand to follow the adventures of Charlie Bucket. We also talk with comic book retailer Robert Young about the upcoming SC Comicon before the Oompa Loompas whisk him off to the Geek Seat! Alan Siler joins us on the Khan Report with an exciting guest announcement for this month’s TimeGate. Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 214: ESO Tours Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:04:40 Rants & Raves
0:23:08 Robert Young Interview & Geek Seat
0:44:34 The Adventures of Charlie Bucket and His Amazing Chocolate Factory
1:38:05 Doctor Geek's Moment of Science
1:40:25 ESO Khan Report w/ Alan from TimeGate
1:56:25 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes to Friend of the Station, writer David Gerrold, who this week earned a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction for his short story "Night Train to Paris."

Next week, the ESO crew gets a satellite view of the return of the King of Monsters, Godzilla! ESO also takes aim with Rants and Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

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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ESO Podcast - Episode 208

This week, the ESO crew run silent, run deep, and damn the torpedoes! Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, Mark Holmes, and Lucas Garrett dive right in for an in-depth look at some of our favorite under the sea stories. We also chat with musician/writer Timothy Price about his Big in Japan project and he faces a monster more terrifying than any kaijiu, The Geek Seat! Plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 208: seaQuest and Other Underwater Adventures

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:05:48 Rants & Raves
0:19:16 Author Timothy Price Interview & Geek Seat
0:44:40 SeaQuest and Other Undersea Adventures
1:32:35 Doctor Geek Moment of Science
1:34:44 ESO Khan Report
1:38:39 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out this week goes out to one of my favorite conventions of the year, Dragoncon! I once again have the honor of being a guest this year and I hope to see you there as well. If you need a little help preparing, I suggest listening to the monthly ESO 2014 Dragoncon Khan Report.



Next week, the ESO crew heads back to the theater to review one of the year’s most highly anticipated movies, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. And that’s not all! ESO also takes aim with Rants and Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

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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ESO 2014 DragonCon Khan Report - Episode 1

Welcome to the premiere episode of Earth Station One’s monthly countdown to one of our favorite conventions of the year! Mike, Mike, Darren, and Nikki report on the latest Dragoncon news and notes, plus Keven Bachelder joins us to assist newbies to prepare for one of the biggest and best experiences of their lives. The first in our monthly Cosplay Snapshots focuses on the Bat-tastic Noah Drake Bell. Listen up all you freaks and geeks, Labor Day weekend will be here before you know it!

ESO 2014 DragonCon Khan Report – Episode 1

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ESO wants to hear from you! Do you have any questions about DragonCon you'd like us to answer? We'd also love to hear about your past DragonCon 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.

ESO Podcast - Episode 192

This week, the ESO crew turns their attention to the last (but certainly not least) of the DC Trinity Wonder Woman. For 72 years, the Amazon Princess has been the leading lady of the superhero genre and soon she will be featured on the big screen for the first time. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, the lost Legionnaire Darren Nowell, and the wonderful but perilous Valerie Perez share their thoughts of the character’s past, present, and future. Valerie also finds herself bound by something ever more revealing than the Lasso of Truth, the Geek Seat! In the Khan Report, Bobby and Mike rave about their experience at Farragut Fest 2013 and Rob Levy reports on this year’s Chicago TARDIS. Plus, the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 192: You're a Wonder, Wonder Woman

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:06:26 Rants & Raves
0:12:47 Interview & Geek Seat w/Valerie Perez
0:35:13 Wonder Woman
1:27:35 2 Minutes w/ Dr Geek
1:29:23 The ESO Khan Report w/ Rob Levy
1:53:29 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out this week goes to Kevin Eldridge, co-host of The Flopcast. I met Kevin for the first time at Dragoncon and had a blast sharing the stage with him on a couple of panels. One of which is now available for download. Click the link below to listen to me, Kevin and a few friends discuss the movies and tv shows of 1983.

Next week, ESO returns to Middle-Earth as we review the middle chapter in Peter Jackson's prequel trilogy, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Plus, the usual assortment of Rants & Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

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!

And don't forget to check out items in our Amazon estore!

ESO Podcast - Episode 189

Lights…Camera…Action! The ESO satellite reeks of testosterone this week as we rave about our favorite action heroes on the big and small screen. The award-winning author Bobby Nash takes control of the station and leads the elite fighting force of Mike, Mike, Dan Carroll, and Thomas Deja through shootouts, fists of fury, daredevil car chases, and explosions galore to find out which heroes are left standing and which are expendable. And if that wasn’t enough to make our guest Thomas sweat, we also strap the writer in The Geek Seat. Plus, Michael Day beams aboard to promote the upcoming Farragut Fest in the Khan Report. All this along with the usual Rants, Raves, and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 189: Action Figures: Our Favorite Heroes in Movies and TV

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:30 Rants & Raves
0:30:07 Thomas Deja (author) Interview & Geek Seat
0:52:12 Action Heroes
1:39:52 2 Minutes w/ Dr Geek
1:55:04 The ESO Khan Report w/ Michael Day of Farragut Fest
1:53:15 ESO Shout Outs & Show Close

To listen, click the link above or download this podcast from iTunes.

My Shout Out goes out to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. If I ever find myself representing humanity placed on trial by an omnipotent being, this organization is my exhibit A for reason enough to allow mankind to continue. And because Batkid.

Next week, it’s time to be bold. ESO steps into the arena to cover the 75th Hunger Games! The station crew takes a look at this recent phenomenon from the novels to the movies and beyond. We’ll also review the newly released Hunger Games: Catching Fire motion picture.. Plus, the usual assortment of Rants & Raves, Khan Report, interviews, The Geek Seat, Shout Outs, and so much more!

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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My Favorite Monsters - Starro the Conqueror

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My Favorite Monsters

Starro the Conqueror

I'll admit that when I was younger, I was not impressed by a ginormous starfish as a big baddie. However, I've grown to respect Starro over the years and not just because he has the historic distinction of being the first foe of the Justice League (it is a lifetime dream that I'll one day be able to afford Brave & the Bold #28 to complete my collection). While he is large and powerful enough to require more than one superhero to defeat him, my favorite characteristic is his mini-me spores which he uses to mentally control all who oppose him. He is one of the most unique antagonists in the DCU and I geeked out when I saw him battling the Marvel heroes in the 2003 JLA/Avengers crossover.

Starro has made numerous appearances in DC animated adventures (though I'm surprised he never appeared in the Super Friends series). My favorite use of him outside comics is in The Brave & the Bold series in which he was featured in a season-long story line.

Another Starro item on my wish list is the 2010 Sand Diego Comic Con Exclusive DC Universe Infinite Heroes Justice League set, which not only contained the figures to recreate the first appearance cover, but also mini spores you could attach to any 6" figure in your collection.

 

Starro has only appeared in the "New 52" as cameo in the first team-up of the Justice League (much to my disappointment). Before the DCU was rebooted, there was a very cool run of R.E.B.E.L.S. that introduced a humanoid Starro that I would love to see continue in some way.

ESO Podcast - Episode 163

Who dunnit? That’s what the ESO crew investigates this week. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, new co-host Jennifer, and Van Allen Plexico seek help from some of their favorite detectives. If only the station had a butler! Also, friends of the station Anthony Taylor and award-winning artist Mark Maddox join us to honor Ray Harryhausen, Steve Charleson previews the upcoming Alabama Phoenix Festival, and our new co-host finds herself in The Geek Seat! All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report and Shout Outs!

Earth Station One Episode 163: Everyone Loves a Mystery

Table of Contents
0:00:00 Intro / Welcome
0:07:16 Rants and Raves
0:25:28 Geek Seat w/ Jennifer Hartshorn
0:35:36 Remembering Ray Harryhausen
1:08:03 Our Favorite Fictional Detectives
1:52:20 The ESO Khan Report w/ Steve Charleson of The Alabama Phoenix Festival
2:09:53 ESO Shout Outs
2:15:43 Show Close

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This week's Shout Out goes to Tiki Chris Pinto's new mystery novel, Murder Under the Boards: The Atlantic City Paranormal Mystery, which is now available!

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Next week, the ESO crew boldly goes where we've been many times before - to the movie theater to see the new Star Trek film! Join us as we review the next big blockbuster of the season!

ESO wants to hear from you! What did you think of Star Trek Into Darkness?? 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!