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Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Join podcasts like Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Earth Station DCU, The NerdBliss Podcast, The FlopCast, The Dragon Con Report, The 42cast, and so much more. We dive headfirst into the world of our favorite topics, get into trouble, and find our way out again! Stop by for a listen and let your inner geek out to play.

  1. 6H AGO

    Remembering Rob Reiner | From All in the Family to Stand By Me & When Harry Met Sally

    This week on the Tales From Hollywoodland podcast, the crew celebrates the incredible career of legendary director, actor, producer, and storyteller Rob Reiner. From his unforgettable role as “Meathead” on All in the Family to directing some of the most beloved films in Hollywood history, Rob Reiner’s impact on movies and television is undeniable. Join the conversation as the hosts revisit classics like Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally…, Misery, A Few Good Men, and This Is Spinal Tap while discussing Reiner’s directing style, storytelling legacy, comedic timing, and influence on modern filmmaking. The crew also explores Rob Reiner’s collaborations with legendary actors and writers, his place in Hollywood history, and why his films continue to resonate with audiences decades later. Whether you’re a fan of classic comedy, heartfelt drama, coming-of-age films, or behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, this episode is a nostalgic and entertaining tribute to one of the industry’s most respected creative voices. Subscribe to the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast for more deep dives into Hollywood history, film careers, and the stories behind the biggest names in entertainment. Subscribe to the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast for more interviews with authors, historians, and insiders uncovering the stories behind Hollywood’s biggest legends. We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com, and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #RobReiner #Hollywood #ThePrincessBride #StandByMe #WhenHarryMetSally #ThisIsSpinalTap #AFewGoodMen #Misery #MoviePodcast #ClassicMovies #HollywoodHistory #TalesFromHollywoodland #FilmDiscussion #DirectorSpotlight The post Remembering Rob Reiner | From All in the Family to Stand By Me & When Harry Met Sally appeared first on The ESO Network.

    1h 1m
  2. 10H AGO

    Flopcast 733: Angry Green Elephants

    Flopcast episode 733! Our ongoing series of Wizard of Oz adaptation reviews reaches Journey Back to Oz, an animated movie that Filmation started producing in 1962. However, they ran out of money, and the movie sat around unfinished for a full decade, until Filmation had some cash rolling in from their cheapo Saturday morning cartoons. Was Journey Back to Oz worth the wait? Yeah, sort of. It boasts an all-star cast led by Liza Minnelli as Dorothy, the role her mom played in the classic 1939 movie. Also in the cast: Margaret Hamilton (the Wicked Witch back in 1939, now playing Aunt Em), Ethel Merman, Danny Thomas, Mickey Rooney, Larry Storch, Mel Blanc, Milton Berle… and Paul Lynde. (Yikes, with Paul on board, they could have skipped the movie and just played a round of Hollywood Squares.) And yes, Journey Back to Oz also features a talking signpost, a wooden horse, Jack Pumpkinhead, evil trees, gay trees, and plenty of chickens. Watch it just once, and inside your brain, the angry green elephants will never stop screaming. Plus: Kevin is on another American Sci-Fi Classics online panel all about Supergirl, just in time for the new movie! (But we still love the old movie.) #journeybacktooz #wizardofoz #filmation #lizaminnelli #paullynde #ethelmerman #larrystorch #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast Episode 733 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net! The post Flopcast 733: Angry Green Elephants appeared first on The ESO Network.

    29 min
  3. 1D AGO

    Modern Musicology #167: The Music of 1986

    The Music of 1986 We’re diving headfirst into the first six months of 1986! Join us as we rewind to January through June and relive the music that made 1986 one of the most memorable years of the decade. It was a time when rock and rap were colliding, metal was still reigning supreme, the Minneapolis funk sound was coming into its own, and pop soundtracks were turning lesser-known bands into superstars!  We cover juggernaut releases like Janet Jackson’s Control, Peter Gabriel’s So, Van Halen’s 5150, and Metallica’s Master of Puppets, as well as albums by The Bangles, Ozzy, Elvis Costello, Depeche Mode, Judas Priest, Prince, Run D.M.C., and many others, plus soundtracks such as Pretty in Pink, Labyrinth, and Krush Groove. As always you can follow along and listen to all the music we discuss with our Spotify Playlist for this episode.  What’s your favorite albums from the first half of 1986? Let us know! Drop us a line at modernmusicology1@gmail.com or just leave a comment on our socials or whatever podcast platform you’re listening to us.  Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology  Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. https://esonetwork.com/  Find more about us: Rob Levy: https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition Stephanie Seymour: www.therearebirds.com  R. Alan Siler: www.kozmiccreative.com  Anthony Williams: https://watchers4d.podbean.com/ The post Modern Musicology #167: The Music of 1986 appeared first on The ESO Network.

    1h 6m
  4. 4D AGO

    The 42cast Episode 283: Saber Rattling

    The Mandalorian has been one of the most successful Star Wars series under the Disney era of Star Wars. Telling smaller stories than the Skywalker saga, The Mandalorian is a more character focused story that plays into fan-loyalty to the Mandalorian mythos as well as a devotion to the baby Yoda character, Grogu, created for this series. In this episode we examine The Mandalorian season 3. We discuss the characters and plot for the season and how the overall storyline compares with the prior seasons. We’ll examine how the changes made in The Book of Boba Fett alters this series and whether we think that was was warranted. We’ll also get into the broader Star Wars universe and how this season tries to tie up some loose ends from other media. Our five-minute controversy this time asks if streaming services should cancel and remove series if they underperform after the initial few months. This week Anji, Mark, and Juliette join the cast. Show Notes:Article about Paramount Plus canceling and removing shows before they have a lot of time. Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/42cast. You can also find us on X as @42cast, Instagram/Threads as 42cast, or Blue Sky as 42cast.bsky.social. We can also be found on Youtube or rss.com where you can find links to all of the various podcast providers where we can be found. Please, leave us a review. Have a question for the Ultimate Answer? E-mail us at everything@42cast.com. Want to be part of the discussion, join our Discord Server where you can talk about any form of geekiness, opine on the episodes, or participate in our general silliness. The post The 42cast Episode 283: Saber Rattling appeared first on The ESO Network.

    2h 50m
4.9
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12 Ratings

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Established in April 2012, the ESO Network is a podcast network of shows that celebrate a love for pop culture, sci-fi, comics, and all things geek. Join podcasts like Earth Station One, Earth Station Who, Earth Station DCU, The NerdBliss Podcast, The FlopCast, The Dragon Con Report, The 42cast, and so much more. We dive headfirst into the world of our favorite topics, get into trouble, and find our way out again! Stop by for a listen and let your inner geek out to play.