The 42cast

Nathan

Ever want to hear knowledgeable people debate geeky topics in an entertaining way? A lot of people do. The 42cast is a celebration of the diversity of opinions that can be found in so much of the geekisphere. Every week Nathan, the host, picks a topic and assembles a panel of experts to discuss it and have as much fun as they can while they're doing it. It's an opportunity for passionate discussions in the geeky community held in a respectful manner. Sometimes there will even be interviews with creators of genre content. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, movies, TV, games, comics, science, or just find fandoms interesting there'll be something for you. So check out The 42cast! It's the Ultimate Answer to Fandom, Geekiness, and Everything.

  1. 3d ago

    The 42cast Episode 292: Prime Batting Presentation

    Batman: Caped Crusader instantly generated buzz when it was announced, because Bruce Timm was going to be involved with the series. Famously, Timm had been one of the principle creators behind the popular Batman: The Animated Series of the 90's. Although much of the design aesthetic of the 90's animated show is on display here, the series takes a much harder stance on time period being firmly set in a late-1940's/early 1950's Gotham city and with a Batman with far less techno-gadgetry than we are used to seeing. In this episode we take a look at the first season of this series. We discuss the visual style of the series. We debate the merits of showing a more socially forward Gotham than would have been accurate for the time period. We delve into the various re-imaginings of Batman, his supporting cast, and his various rogues. We also talk about the vocal performances for the characters and what that tells us about the series. This week's five-minute controversy asks if we want to see Finn Jones as Iron Fist again. In this episode Beth, Keith, and Michael join the cast. Show Notes: The Earth Station Trek Guide to Star Trek (Book Keith co-wrote) 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 42cast Episode 292: Prime Batting Presentation

  2. Jul 21

    The 42cast Episode 291: I Need a Hero

    The concept of the hero is an important part of how we see the world. Whether it's real life do-gooders or the protagonists of our favorite stories we enjoy learning about and honoring heroes. In this episode we examine the concept of the hero. We discuss the core traits of the hero. We delve into our pasts and talk about the heroes that were important to our development. We also debate the place of the anti-hero and whether we've taken the concept too far. We also get into the heroes of the real world as well discussions of how sometimes even mundane acts of bravery can be heroic. Due to time constraints there is no five minute controversy in this episode. This week Eric, Tom, Daviorr, and Assad join the cast. 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 42cast Episode 291: I Need a Hero

  3. Jul 13

    The 42cast Episode 290: Fan Fiction

    Galaxy Quest was an homage to Star Trek that released in 1999. Featuring some present and future big names in Hollywood the film told the story of the actors who had formerly played in a popular sci-fi TV series and how their series had inspired others in a way beyond their wildest imagination. In this episode we discuss Galaxy Quest. We talk about the reasons for its enduring appeal. We question whether it should be referred to as a "parody of Star Trek". We discuss the characters and performances. Along the way we talk about effects, music, legacies of sci-fi, celebrating fandom and so much more. Due to time constraints there is no five minute controversy this week. This week Eric, Alli, Assad, and Steve join the cast. 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 42cast Episode 290: Fan Fiction

  4. Jul 6

    The 42cast Episode 289: Fun & Games 'Till Someone Loses an Eye

    Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returned for it's third season last year. The season wrapped up the cliffhanger from season 2 and catapulted the cast into scenarios both farcical and horrific. In this episode we take a look at the season as a whole. We discuss whether the shenanigans have gone too far. We debate whether the Gorn resolution felt satisfactory. We talk about the horrific elements and how well they integrated into the story as a whole. We also get into what we'd like to see from season 4. The five-minute controversy this week asks if we agree with Brannon Braga that modern Trek is too steeped in modern vernacular. This week Stephanie is cohost and Ryan, Ashley, and Nate join the cast. Show Notes: Brannon Braga's Complaints Regarding New Trek 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 42cast Episode 289: Fun & Games 'Till Someone Loses an Eye

  5. Jun 29

    The 42cast Episode 288: Vertical Thinking

    Silo is a post-apocalyptic series on Apple TV starring Rebecca Ferguson and based on the Silo book series by Hugh Howey. Ferguson plays Juliette Nichols an engineer turned sheriff who's pursuit of the truth in criminal investigations leads her to search for the truth about the history and world that she lives in. In this episode we review the first two seasons of the series. We discuss the setting of the Silo and why it's different from similar series that we've seen. We talk about the characters and performances and how we feel about Ferguson in the main role. We also get into the plot and ask questions that we want to see answers to and mention some things that we don't think makes sense. The five-minute controversy this week asks if we agree with Henry Gilroy that it was a mistake to make Sabine a Jedi in the Ahsoka TV series. This week Stephanie, Juliette, and Ashley join the cast. Show Notes: Henry Gilroy calls Sabine being a Jedi in Ahsoka a "mistake". 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 42cast Episode 288: Vertical Thinking

  6. Jun 22

    The 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue

    This week The 42cast talks about Avatar. It's not the M. Night Shyamalan film, the animated show from Nickelodeon, or the film series by James Cameron. This is the live action series on Netflix based on the animated Avatar: The Last Airbender. In this episode we discuss the first season. We talk about the cast and what we think of the portrayal of their characters. We discuss the production values and evaluate it on the basis of music, sets, and effects. We also debate whether we feel that the changes made from the animated series were effective or not. The five-minute controversy this week asks if we agree with Jenna Ortega that Hollywood shouldn't do gender-bending recasts and instead create new, amazing female characters. This week Anji, Juliette, and Alli join the cast. Show Notes: Article about Jenna Ortega requesting new female characters rather than gender-bending recasts. 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 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue

  7. Jun 15

    The 42cast Episode 286: Nostalgia Trip

    The world was stunned in 2021 when Disney announced that it would continue the popular series of X-Men: The Animated Series with X-Men '97. The decision came in the aftermath of huge streaming numbers for the original animated show on Disney+. Realizing that there was a market for a continuation, Disney decided to create a series as if it were being made in 1997 and was the next season for the original X-Men show. In this episode we discuss the first season of X-Men '97. We discuss the various aspects of the plot and how that feels as a continuation of the original series and how it works to develop themes that resonate today. We talk about the vocal performances, music, and art style and whether or not those live up to our expectations of the original animated show. We also debate MCU tie-ins, Captain America's position, Rogue's relationships, and the depictions of various characters. The five-minute controversy this weeks asks if we think that it's wise for Disney to make a deal with Seven Bucks Productions after Dwayne Johnson has been such a toxic influence in Hollywood lately. This week Beth, Mike, and Eric join the cast. Show Notes: 42cast episode about the original X-Men: The Animated Series Article about Seven Bucks Productions getting first look rights with Disney 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 42cast Episode 286: Nostalgia Trip

  8. Jun 10

    The 42cast Episode 285: Head in the Cloud

    You can't escape it, A.I. is everywhere. Whether it's visual images, formulaic essays, or videos depicting dead actors in new scenes you see the influence of A.I. all over. In this episode we discuss A.I. We talk about potential uses for the technology , how it's being utilized currently, and where we'd like to see it go in the future. We examine the unintended perils as well as the unethical practices that can be used to develop the technology. We also get into our personal usage of these tools and what we think can help to utilize it more effectively. Since we have four guests this week, we do not have a five-minute controversy. This week Alli, Kelley, Stephen, and Mike join the cast. Show Notes: Article about A.I. generated actress, Tilly Norwood. 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 42cast Episode 285: Head in the Cloud
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Ever want to hear knowledgeable people debate geeky topics in an entertaining way? A lot of people do. The 42cast is a celebration of the diversity of opinions that can be found in so much of the geekisphere. Every week Nathan, the host, picks a topic and assembles a panel of experts to discuss it and have as much fun as they can while they're doing it. It's an opportunity for passionate discussions in the geeky community held in a respectful manner. Sometimes there will even be interviews with creators of genre content. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, movies, TV, games, comics, science, or just find fandoms interesting there'll be something for you. So check out The 42cast! It's the Ultimate Answer to Fandom, Geekiness, and Everything.

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  • Creator
    Nathan
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Nathan Laws 2025
  • Show Website
    The 42cast