164 episodes

A podcast featuring a man in his 30s talking to himself about a 60 year old science fiction TV show!

Podcast host Matt Hurt (Obsessive Viewer Podcasts) loves science fiction. Yet, he has never seen The Twilight Zone. Anthology is his attempt to rectify that and broaden his sci-fi horizons. Join him as each week, Matt shares his first impressions, analysis, and overall thoughts on episodes of Rod Serling’s iconic series in chronological order. He also pairs each review with a non-spoiler review of an episode of Science Fiction Theatre, a sci-fi anthology series hosted by Truman Bradley from 1955.

In bonus episode series, Matt covers each episode of modern sci-fi anthology series such as Black Mirror, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, Hulu’s Dimension 404, and (of course) CBS All-Access’ modern revival of The Twilight Zone produced and hosted by Jordan Peele.

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    • TV & Film
    • 4.3 • 45 Ratings

A podcast featuring a man in his 30s talking to himself about a 60 year old science fiction TV show!

Podcast host Matt Hurt (Obsessive Viewer Podcasts) loves science fiction. Yet, he has never seen The Twilight Zone. Anthology is his attempt to rectify that and broaden his sci-fi horizons. Join him as each week, Matt shares his first impressions, analysis, and overall thoughts on episodes of Rod Serling’s iconic series in chronological order. He also pairs each review with a non-spoiler review of an episode of Science Fiction Theatre, a sci-fi anthology series hosted by Truman Bradley from 1955.

In bonus episode series, Matt covers each episode of modern sci-fi anthology series such as Black Mirror, Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams, Hulu’s Dimension 404, and (of course) CBS All-Access’ modern revival of The Twilight Zone produced and hosted by Jordan Peele.

Proudly presented by ObsessiveViewer.com.

    101 - The Changing of the Guard (The Twilight Zone S03E37) + The Green Bomb (Science Fiction Theatre S02E04)

    101 - The Changing of the Guard (The Twilight Zone S03E37) + The Green Bomb (Science Fiction Theatre S02E04)

    This week, I review of episode 37 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: The Changing of the Guard. I also share my thoughts on episode 4 of Science Fiction Theatre’s second season, The Green Bomb in a brief spoiler-free bonus review.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 04:15
    The Changing of the Guard - 20:53
    The Green Bomb (Science Fiction Theatre) - 1:08:53
     
    Outro – 1:20:22
     
    Related Links
     
    Science Fiction Theatre: The Green Bomb
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    My Twilight Zone Marathon Tweets
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    ElectroVoice RE20
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.2.2)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/101

    • 1 hr 27 min
    100 - Cavender Is Coming (The Twilight Zone S03E36) + Who is this Man? (Science Fiction Theatre S02E03)

    100 - Cavender Is Coming (The Twilight Zone S03E36) + Who is this Man? (Science Fiction Theatre S02E03)

    This week, I review of episode 36 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: Cavender is Coming. I also share my thoughts on episode 3 of Science Fiction Theatre’s second season, Who is this Man? in a brief spoiler-free bonus review.
     
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    Join at the $4 Sci-Fi only level for a curated tier of sci-fi related content only.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 04:46
    Cavender is Coming - 13:19
    Who is this Man? (Science Fiction Theatre) - 1:06:17
     
    Outro – 1:16:21
     
    Related Links
     
    Science Fiction Theatre: Who is this Man?
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    My Twilight Zone Marathon Tweets
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    ElectroVoice RE20
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.1.4)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/100

    • 1 hr 18 min
    099 - I Sing the Body Electric (The Twilight Zone S03E35) + The Long Sleep (Science Fiction Theatre S02E02)

    099 - I Sing the Body Electric (The Twilight Zone S03E35) + The Long Sleep (Science Fiction Theatre S02E02)

    This week, I review of episode 35 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: I Sing the Body Electric. I also share my thoughts on episode 2 of Science Fiction Theatre’s second season, The Long Sleep in a brief spoiler-free bonus review.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 02:49
    I Sing the Body Electric - 15:02
    The Long Sleep (Science Fiction Theatre) - 1:18:55
     
    Outro – 1:30:07
     
    Related Links
     
    Science Fiction Theatre: The Long Sleep
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    My Twilight Zone Marathon Tweets
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    ElectroVoice RE20
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.1.4)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/099

    • 1 hr 32 min
    098 - Young Man’s Fancy (The Twilight Zone S03E34) + Signals from the Heart (Science Fiction Theatre S02E01)

    098 - Young Man’s Fancy (The Twilight Zone S03E34) + Signals from the Heart (Science Fiction Theatre S02E01)

    Happy New Year! This week, I kick off 2023 with a review of episode 34 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: Young Man's Fancy. I also share my thoughts on episode 1 of Science Fiction Theatre’s second season, Signals from the Heart in a brief spoiler-free bonus review.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 02:46
    Young Man's Fancy - 20:31
    Signals from the Heart (Science Fiction Theatre) - 1:25:45
     
    Outro – 1:35:41
     
    Related Links
     
    Science Fiction Theatre: Signals from the Heart
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    My Twilight Zone Marathon Tweets
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    RØDE Podmic
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.0.9 BETA)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, Equalizer, Big Bottom, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/098

    • 1 hr 37 min
    097 - The Dummy (The Twilight Zone S03E33) + Carol for Another Christmas (1964)

    097 - The Dummy (The Twilight Zone S03E33) + Carol for Another Christmas (1964)

    This week, I review episode 33 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: The Dummy. I also share my thoughts on the 1964 Rod Serling scripted TV movie, Carol for Another Christmas.
     
    Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 04:01
    The Dummy - 16:45
    Carol for Another Christmas - 1:15:42
     
    Outro – 1:32:27
     
    Related Links
     
    Carol for Another Christmas
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    Twilight Zone Sandbox Podcast
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    ElectroVoice RE20
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.0.9 BETA)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/097

    • 1 hr 36 min
    096 - The Gift (The Twilight Zone S03E32) + The Other Side of the Moon (Science Fiction Theatre S01E39)

    096 - The Gift (The Twilight Zone S03E32) + The Other Side of the Moon (Science Fiction Theatre S01E39)

    This week, I review episode 32 from The Twilight Zone’s third season: The Gift. I also share my thoughts on episode 39 of Science Fiction Theatre’s first season, The Other Side of the Moon in a brief spoiler-free bonus review.
     
    Become a patron for exclusive audio content and early access to episodes at Patreon.com/ObsessiveViewer.
     
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    Timestamps
     
    Intro – 00:25
     
    From the World of Fiction and Science - 03:01
    The Gift - 08:18
    The Other Side of the Moon (Science Fiction Theatre) - 57:01
     
    Outro – 1:09:35
     
    Related Links
     
    Science Fiction Theatre: The Other Side of the Moon
    Black Mirror Episodes Ranked - Letterboxd
    My Top 25 Favorite Sci-Fi Movies - Letterboxd
    My Work From Home TZ Marathon Twitter Thread
    My Review of Avatar: The Way of Water
     
    Official Anthology Merch - Buy an Anthology shirt and support the show!
    My Letterboxd Profile
    Obsessive Viewer - Our weekly movie and TV discussion and review podcast
    Obsessive Viewer Presents: Tower Junkies - Our spinoff podcast dedicated to Stephen King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower and related topics.
     
    Where to Find Anthology
     
    Facebook: AnthologyPod - Like Anthology on Facebook
    Twitter: @OVAnthologyPod - Tweet me your thoughts on the show
    Anthology’s Full Episode Archive
    Anthology’s Main Feed Archive
    Anthology’s Bonus Episode Archive
    Anthology’s RSS Feed
     
    Mic Info
    ElectroVoice RE20
    RØDEcaster Pro II (Firmware: 1.0.9 BETA)
    Processing: High Pass Filter, DeEsser, Compressor, and Master Compellor enabled
    Recorded in the Living Room
     
    Episode Homepage: http://www.anthologypod.com/096

    • 1 hr 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

Mr. M88 ,

Thoughtful Stuff

Discovered this looking for Black Mirror recaps, and have enjoyed the handful of eps I’ve heard. I’m also a Twilight Zone fan as it turns out, so looking forward to listening Matt’s TZ rundowns after I finish with the Black Mirror bonus eps.

Thisotherguytoo ,

Great concept Poor execution

Great concept, bad execution.
Host gets too worried about ‘bonus reviews’. Season one of the Twilight Zone had 36 episodes, season two 29. Half of the podcast episodes through season two of the podcast review are bonus reviews, not counting the bonus reviews at the end of regular episodes. Eventually, turned into a frame by frame description of whatever show is being reviewed.
There are times the opening and/or closing narration has been inserted into the podcast, after it has been played the host stumbles through reading it back. (Why? We just heard it!)
Host ‘umms’ and ‘ahhs’ his way through episodes. There is also a lot of ‘oh I should know this…’ makes me think there is not a lot of preparation and no editing. Multiple episodes he says “I’ll have to edit that out” and it’s still in the episode.
Sounds to me like very little mixing or mastering.
Once again great concept but gets derailed very quickly.

Jake986050 ,

Love this

Great podcast, Matt does an excellent job!

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