Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective

Patrick Cadigan
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Join me as I revisit each episode of Defenders of the Earth, the King Features Syndicate crossover that united Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Lothar, and Mandrake the Magician. Along the way, I’ll explore the stories and the lore that powered this gloriously ’80s action-adventure series.  For more information, visit the companion website @ https://www.flashforward.social/. Also join the Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/defendersoftheearth.

  1. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Cold War

    Send Questions or Comments This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 07: Cold War! Until then… Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    1 min

  2. May 26

    Defenders of the Earth Ep. 06 The Root of Evil

    Send Questions or Comments Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode six of Defenders of the Earth, "The Root of Evil," where a scientist’s breakthrough accidentally reveals a terrifying side effect. When Ming the Merciless learns of the formula, he kidnaps the scientist and sets into motion a plan to use the invention as a weapon against the Earth. As the Defenders of the Earth race against time, they must combine science, strategy, and teamwork to stop Ming before humanity is consumed forever. So strap in, flash forward (and back) again! Links: The Root of Evil Resource (page) Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    32 min

  3. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: The Root of Evil

    Send Questions or Comments This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 06: The Root of Evil! Until then… Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    1 min

  4. May 12

    Defenders of the Earth Ep. 05 Bits and Chips

    Send Questions or Comments Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode five of Defenders of the Earth, "Bits and Chips," where Ming lures the team to a chess tournament in Paris to infect their computer ally Dynak X with a digital virus, gaining access to Earth's weapons data and turning Monitor's own defenses against the team. To save Dynak X, Rick shrinks himself, LJ, and Jedda inside the computer using his Micronizer invention. After battling the virus and resisting Ming's deceptions, they destroy it and restore Dynak X. The Phantom and Flash then strike Ming's island base, forcing him to retreat. So strap in, flash forward (and back) again! Links: Bits and Chips Resource (page) Toy Collectors Guide - DotE Swordship (Link) RCA Capacitance Electronic Disc (link) Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    22 min

  5. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: Bits and Chips

    Send Questions or Comments This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 05: Bits and Chips! Until then… Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    1 min

  6. Apr 28

    Defenders of the Earth Ep. 04 A House Divided

    Send Questions or Comments Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode 4 of Defenders of the Earth "A House Divided." Written by Jeremy Griffin and Dave Weathers, the story introduces Kurt Walker, the Phantom's brother, who seeks to usurp the Phantom's mantle with Ming the Merciless's help. The Phantom faces off against his brother and ultimately wins through skill and teamwork. So strap in, flash forward (and back) again! Links: A House Divided Resource (page) A House Divided - Flash Gordon Wiki (link) Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    31 min

  7. Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer: A House Divided

    Send Questions or Comments This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 04: A House Divided! Until then… Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    1 min

  8. Apr 14

    Defenders of the Earth Ep. 03 A Demon in His Pocket

    Send Questions or Comments Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses "A Demon in His Pocket," episode 3 of Defenders of the Earth. Written by Chuck Lorre (Two and a Half Men & The Big Bang Theory) this story finds Kshin summoning the demon Shogoth to deal with school bullies. Obvious havoc ensues, prompting Ming the Merciless to see a potential ally. The Defenders confront Shogoth and Kshin learns a lesson about trust and responsibility. So strap in, flash forward (and back) again! Links: A Demon in His Pocket Resource (page) A Demon in His Pocket - Flash Gordon Wiki (link)  Support the show Visit the Flash Forward Companion site for more information from all over the web. Defenders of the Earth (Flash Gordon) Wiki. Defenders of the Earth Unaired Pilot - YouTube (link). Defenders of the Earth Series Playlist on YouTube from Comics Kingdom. Intro/Outro music by EpicMotionSounds from Pixabay.

    25 min
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Join me as I revisit each episode of Defenders of the Earth, the King Features Syndicate crossover that united Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Lothar, and Mandrake the Magician. Along the way, I’ll explore the stories and the lore that powered this gloriously ’80s action-adventure series.  For more information, visit the companion website @ https://www.flashforward.social/. Also join the Facebook group @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/defendersoftheearth.

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