Planet 8 Podcast

Planet 8 podcast

From the edge of the solar system a trio of souls send out transmissions discussing matters of galactic import, such as, Who is stronger, the Hulk or Thor? Which Captain would you rather serve under, Kirk or Picard? How do you make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs? Join Bob, Karen, and Larry as they seek out the answers.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Episode 172: Best (?) Sci-Fi Films of the 70s

    Once again, we're looking at a decade and the best science fiction films in it. However...we have already covered a LOT of 70s science fiction films. We've had whole episodes on Alien, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Star Trek The Motion Picture, Logan's Run, Star Wars, Soylent Green, Omega Man, and many more. We didn't want to pick those films again. So the films we chose in this episode might not be the headliners, but we think they're still good films and representative of the 70s as a decade. We each chose two films to discuss. Bob: Deathrace 2000 (1975), Message from Space (1978) Larry: Terminal Man (1972), Time After Time (1979) Karen: Silent Running (1972), Westworld (1973)   The 70s were a great decade for science fiction, with dystopian thrillers, space operas, and even romantic adventures. The 70s might be the decade with the greatest variety of science fiction films. Whatever you want, you can find it there. We hope you find our selections entertaining.    For the Sensor Sweep, Bob has a genuine samurai sword that is a replica of one seen in Kill Bill, it ties into both of his film selections, as it was used by David Carradine in Kill Bill, and made by Sonny Chiba. Both of these actors are in the two films he selected! Karen shares about her upcoming episodes of her YouTube show, Echoes from the Satellite, which will include segments on the Killraven Marvel Comics from the 1970s. And Commander Larry shares a ginormous book, Valley of the Cliffhangers by Jack Mathis, which covers old serial films, as well as a poster of This Island Earth that he got from Jim Zippo, who can be found on Facebook. Let us know your favorite science fiction films from the 70s! Even if it's Sleeper! Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Planet8Podcast Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast He likes it! Hey Mikey!

    1h 27m

  2. 8 FEB

    Episode 171: Harryhausen's Masterpiece: Jason and the Argonauts

    We've often shared our admiration for Ray Harryhausen and his films, but we've never devoted an entire episode to just one of his films - until now. And it's not just one of his films, it's arguably his greatest film, Jason and the Argonauts! And though the crew is missing a man for the first time -Chief Engineer Bob is stuck in Sick Bay recovering from a case of Venusian Flu - we have a very special guest joining us: our good friend Billy D, host of the wonderful Magazines and Monsters podcast! Jason and the Argonauts saw Harryhausen take on Greek mythology, and he was more than up to the task. The film transports us to a world where gods and men-and monsters - co-exist. The magic of Harryhausen "Dynamation" is just as potent today as it was in 1963. We'll discuss when we first saw the film, how it affected us, as well as behind the scenes info about the making of the film. It's truly amazing, both what's on the screen and what's behind it! For our Sensor Sweep, Billy shares his fantastic work on Magazines and Monsters, where he talks about sci-fi and horror films and comics, stuff we all love! You can find his show on your favorite podcast apps. You can also follow Billy on X and BlueSky under his nom de plume, docstrange. Karen is still plugging away on her YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite. Most recently, Larry joined her to do an episode on a book covering Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. And Larry shares a Sideshow set of the skeletons from Jason and the Argonauts. And not Harryhausen, but Larry has a cyclops from the film Ship of Monsters (we got a whole explanation of that film, too!). We hope you enjoy this episode. It's wonderful how all these years later, Harryhausen's work is still delighting us. Let us know when you first saw Jason, or your first Harryhausen film.  Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Planet8Podcast Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast Presented in Dynamation!!

    1h 12m

  3. 22 JAN

    Episode 170: Star Trek Season Two

    Once again, we are boldly going where everyone has gone before! Following on the heels of our episode where we discussed our favorite episodes from Star Trek season one (see episode 153), we look at our favorite episodes from season two of Star Trek. Beaming in is our good friend, Lord Blood-Rah, to share his thoughts. Many consider the second season of the classic show to be its best. It certainly had its' share of landmark episodes. Give the episode a listen and then tell us what your favorite second season episodes are! Don't miss the Sensor Sweep, where you can learn all about what Lord Blood-Rah has going on (including an appearance at the February 15th East Bay Comic Con!), the new guests Bob has lined up for this year's Godzillafest, what Karen is doing on her YouTube show, and if you go to our YouTube channel, you can see the amazing Frankenstein mask Larry received from friend of Planet 8 Jeff Wehenkel!   We hope you enjoy this episode. Do let us know your favorite episodes from Star Trek season two. Our hailing frequencies are the following: Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Planet8Podcast Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast Combat will continue with the ahn woon!!

    1h 55m

  4. 9 JAN

    Episode 169: Remembering Bob Burns

    In this episode, we remember the wonderful Bob Burns, who passed on December 12, 2025 at the age of 90. Bob was a film historian and archivist, well-known for his amazing collection of science fiction film props which were kept in what was affectionately known as "Bob's Basement." Bob was gracious in allowing people to not only tour this collection but to handle these prized items. He and his wife Kathy, who passed in 2021, were also well-known for the Halloween shows that they would orchestrate at their home, with the help of many industry professionals. These spook shows were complete theatrical experiences. The Planet 8 crew talks about Bob, and we also have some  testimonials from friends of the show. We'd love to hear any of your thoughts or memories of Bob Burns. Please share them with us at any of the places where we can be reached. http://www.facebook.com/Planet8Podcast https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast   RIP Bob

    1h 29m

  5. 22/12/2025

    Episode 168: Our Favorite Versions of A Christmas Carol

    The holidays are here and we all have many traditions we like to follow. For many of us, these include watching certain movies that put us in the holiday spirit. Some of the most popular films are versions of the Charles Dicken's classic, A Christmas Carol. Though published in 1843, this tale is just as popular today, with its story of redemption told via a visit by three spirits (four, if you count Marley). Ghost stories were regularly told in the winter months by folks living through cold, dark nights. Dickens took that framework and applied a holiday angle to it. Ebeneezer Scrooge has become a symbol for any greedy, heartless person. But Scrooge is also an example of the chance for redemption.  Your Planet 8 crew discusses three of their favorite film versions of this tale: the 1938 film with Reginald Owen as Scrooge, the 1951 version starring Alastair Sim, and Bill Murray's Scrooged from 1988.  We also touch on a number of other adaptations. For our Sensor Sweep, Bob shares an appropriate book: The Scary Book of Christmas Lore, 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales. These stories from around the world sound a lot scarier than any version of A Christmas Carol. Karen shares her Christmas gift to herself: the book Timeline of the Planet of the Apes by Rich Handley. Maybe she can finally figure out how the paradox works! Finally, Larry also has a book! It's the deluxe edition of  Star Wars The Revenge of the Sith novelization. We want to thank all of you for your support, for listening to or watching the show, and sharing your thoughts and memories with us. We hope that all of you have a wonderful Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, or whatever you may celebrate! And may 2026 be a good year for all of us. http://www.facebook.com/Planet8Podcast https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast   Humbug!!

    1h 17m

  6. 08/12/2025

    Episode 167: Dissecting Del Toro's Frankenstein

    In this episode, the Planet 8 crew, joined by our good friend Lord Blood-Rah, discuss the Netflix film, Frankenstein, by Guillermo del Toro. This is a film that del Toro has wanted to make for years, finally completing it this year. Of course, he brought his own unique style and sensibilities to it, and also brought it to life with a talented cast that includes Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as the Creature, Mia Goth as both Victor's mother and Elizabeth, Charles Dance as Victor's father, as well as Christoph Waltz, David Bradley, and others. The plot is closer to Mary Shelley's classic novel than most other adaptations, but is still guided by del Toro's vision. We'll discuss every aspect of this reborn Frankenstein in this SPOILER-FILLED episode! Of course, we have another Sensor Sweep for you. Lord Blood-Rah, besides all of the great shows he hosts at his Lordbloodrah.com site, you can now get a personalized greeting from him via Cameo! Just go to his website for more details. Chief Engineer Bob, in keeping with the Frankenstein theme, shared the comic book series, "Becoming Frankenstein" from 10 Ton Press. Karen shared her copy of the Frankenstein novel from Millipede press, with additional stories (including The Vampire by Polidori) and essays, plus photos of different film Frankensteins. Finally, our mission commander Larry shared a puzzle by Adam Simpson called the World of Frankenstein. Let us know what you thought of this new version of the Frankenstein story! You know where to find us: http://www.facebook.com/Planet8Podcast https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast "There is beauty and humility in imperfection." - Guillermo del Toro

    1h 5m

  7. 22/11/2025

    Episode 166: Thankful for the Night Gallery

    Greetings, Planet 8 listeners and viewers! We come once again to that time of the year where we are inclined to do some reflection and realize we have much to be thankful for. We're thankful for all of you, tuning in over and over again, leaving us comments and letting us know what you enjoyed and what your thoughts are on whatever topic we're covering. We're thankful for each other and the friendship we continue to grow and celebrate. And in this particular episode, we are thankful for a short-lived but much-loved TV show, Rod Serling's The Night Gallery. While Serling is forever identified with The Twilight Zone-and rightly so- from 1970 to 1973, he served as host to this horror anthology series. Night Gallery's stories showcased the macabre, and could be genuinely frightening (especially if you were a kid!). Serling frequently contributed scripts, and many episodes were adaptations of works by well known writers of horror, including H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, and Margaret St. Clair.  The show was also graced by many actors that would be recognized by any child of the 70s, such as Vincent Price, Bill Bixby, and William Windom. Despite being the namesake of the show, Serling had little actual creative control over the show, and was disappointed in its direction, as he favored a more nuanced approach. Night Gallery was in your face weird and scary. The show also featured short segments that were comedic, and Serling really disliked these, saying they threw off the tone of the program.But regardless of how Serling felt, he hosted the show and gave it some gravitas. And his presence was a welcome one. With our returning guest, Lord Blood Rah, we'll discuss some favorite episodes, which ones scared us the most, and our favorite actors. We hope you'll enjoy this trip back through The Night Gallery. We'd love to hear your favorite episodes -please send us comments. In our Sensor Sweep, Lord Blood Rah shares that he'll be at the East Bay Comic Con in Concord, California in February of next year, if you want to see him in person. Otherwise, you can catch all things Blood Rah at lordbloodrah.com. Likewise, Karen can be found talking about science fiction and fantasy books on her YouTube channel, Echoes from the Satellite. Chief Engineer Bob has got the blue ribbon - Pabst Blue Ribbon, that is. No, we're not endorsing beer now. It's just that these cans have Godzilla and friends on the back of them. Why? Why not? Finally, Commander Larry brings us back to our topic, Night Gallery, with some beautiful Night Gallery tomes. He shares two books, both purchased via kickstarters. One is Rod Serling's Night Gallery and After Hours Tour, and the other is Rod Serling's Night Gallery the Art of Darkness. Both are from Creature features Press, and are absolutely incredible! However, be prepared to drop some serious coin if you are trying to buy these books now. That's all for us this time, friends. To those of you in the U.S., we wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. And to all of you, wherever you are, we appreciate you and wish you health and happiness. Take care. http://www.facebook.com/Planet8Podcast https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast I swear I thought turkeys could fly!!

    1h 43m

  8. 09/11/2025

    Episode 165: The Empire Strikes Back on Planet 8

    It may be hard to believe, but with over 150 episodes and 8+ years behind us, we have never discussed what is arguably the best Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back! So sit back and relax as your Planet 8 crew share their thoughts and memories of this classic film. It's easy now to praise Empire, but at the time, it made a number of bold and risky moves, not the least of which was ending in a cliffhanger, and a bit of a downer. George Lucas didn't make a cookie-cutter repeat of Star Wars, which many studio execs wanted; instead, he made a film which continued the story, taking some chances (a Muppet?) and overall having a much darker tone than the original. But it was the right direction, and the film is now recognized as not only a great Star Wars film, but a great film period. Of course, we do our Sensor Sweep and talk about the usual nonsense -what new stuff we've bought and what shows we're watching. Hopefully you find that amusing too! Let us know how you feel about Empire - how do you feel about it now, and what did you think when you first saw it?  You can find us at these locations: http://www.facebook.com/Planet8Podcast https://youtube.com/Planet8podcast http://www.instagram.com/planet8podcast Do, or do not. There is no try.

    1h 24m
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From the edge of the solar system a trio of souls send out transmissions discussing matters of galactic import, such as, Who is stronger, the Hulk or Thor? Which Captain would you rather serve under, Kirk or Picard? How do you make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs? Join Bob, Karen, and Larry as they seek out the answers.

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    Planet 8 podcast
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    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
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