The 42cast

Nathan
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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.

  1. The 42cast Episode 273: Boldly Going Nowhere

    2D AGO

    The 42cast Episode 273: Boldly Going Nowhere

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine broke the mold on Star Trek series. It was a Star Trek series that stayed in one place. The emphasis was placed not on exploring strange new worlds but on developing characters and relationships over time. As a result it was also the first Star Trek to pioneer the development of long-term story and character arcs that would build both within a season and across seasons. In this episode we discuss this series. We talk about how it differs from other Treks and what we think about those differences. We discuss the different characters and talk about who our favorites are. We also get into our favorite stories and scenarios within the series. Along the way we'll talk about problematic characters, adding culture, the importance of side characters, and whether the ending did everything that it needed to do. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Stephanie is cohost and Juliette, Miranda, and Mark 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.

    2h 49m
  2. The 42cast Episode 272: No Strings Attached

    FEB 4

    The 42cast Episode 272: No Strings Attached

    For decades the Muppets have been entertaining audiences all over the world. More expressive than most puppets, the Muppets connect with audiences on a deeper level than many similar creations. Combined with talented muppet performers and fun character concepts, it's no wonder that the Muppets have entertained widely varying audiences for so long. In this episode we take a deep dive into the Muppet concept. We talk about our favorite Muppet characters. We discuss our favorite Muppet scenes. We also get into the reasons why people still enjoy the Muppets. We end by debating where we see the Muppet concept going in the future. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Beth, Eric, Tom, Miranda, 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.

    2h 4m
  3. The 42cast Episode 271: The First Step's a Doozy

    JAN 28

    The 42cast Episode 271: The First Step's a Doozy

    After the initial wave of Avengers film, people started wishing that Marvel had the Fantastic Four film rights, so that they could apply the same MCU formula to the first family in comics. Years later, Disney obtained those rights as part of their overall acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Fantastic Four: First Steps is the result. For this episode we dive deep into the story. We talk about the characters, the choices that were made in the depictions, and how we feel those resonate. We debate some of the story decisions and how well those worked for us. We discuss whether origin stories are necessary, the pros and cons of shorter films, and how we think that this movie will fit into the overall MCU storyline. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! This week's Five-Minute Controversy asks what we think of Nintendo's unasked for announcement that Peach and Mario are not a couple but just "very good friends". This week Stephen, Michael, and Page join the cast. Show Notes: Nintendo says Peach and Mario are "just good friends" 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.

    2h 5m
  4. The 42cast Episode 270: Defenders of the Night

    JAN 20

    The 42cast Episode 270: Defenders of the Night

    We discussed the Gargoyles in episode 265, but there was such interest in this topic that we had to do it again. Many years ago someone told Nathan that men and women view Gargoyles differently, but would not explain to him how, so we decided to do an experiment. Last time the women told us what they thought of Gargoyles. This time the men speak. Along the way we discuss favorite characters, favorite stories, and what makes Gargoyles unique and interesting. We also talk about the proposed live action reboot of Gargoyles and what we think of the idea. We get a lot of data, and we want to know from YOU if you think that our two panels view Gargoyles differently and what you think that is. In lieu of a five-minute controversy this week we ask what everyone’s favorite Sean Connery appearance is. This week Kevin, Shaun, and Nate join the cast. The Socials: The Website X Instagram Blue Sky Discord

    3h 3m
  5. The 42cast Episode 269: The Quest Is Its Own Reward?

    JAN 16

    The 42cast Episode 269: The Quest Is Its Own Reward?

    Star Trek: Discovery completed its course after a five-year mission spanning CBS All Access and Paramount Plus. It was the first of the "new" Trek series and spawned its share of controversies as well as accolades. In this episode we review the fifth and final season of the series. We talk about the quest plotline and how we feel about the payoff. We discuss the utilization of the characters and whether we felt that they were used fittingly. We also get into the coda scene and whether we felt that it was a fitting ending for the series. Along the way we talk about lore expansions, narrative payoffs, and Discovery's main achievements and failures. This week's five-minute controversy asks whether we think that it's a good thing that Robert Downey Jr has been cast as Dr Doom in the MCU. This week Stephanie is cohost and Stephen joins the cast. Ryan makes a brief cameo. The Socials: The Website X Instagram Blue Sky Discord

    2h 2m
  6. The 42cast Episode 268: Chicago TARDIS 2024 - Interview with Jan Chappell & Brian Croucher

    12/29/2025

    The 42cast Episode 268: Chicago TARDIS 2024 - Interview with Jan Chappell & Brian Croucher

    In this episode we go to Chicago TARDIS 2024 to present you with an interview discussion with Jan Chappell and Brian Croucher who played Cally and Travis in the TV series, Blake's 7. The duo discuss convention memories, why they think that interest remains in the series, what they enjoyed about their characters, whether romances existed, thoughts on how their series relates to Doctor Who and so much more. If you enjoy this episode consider attending Chicago TARDIS in 2026 or another year. It’s held every year in Chicago during the last weekend of November and always hosts a number of guests to satisfy classic and new Doctor Who fans. It’s always a fun time. You can find more information on their website here. Since this is a convention interview, there is no five-minute controversy this week. The Socials: The Website X Instagram Blue Sky Discord

    54 min
  7. The 42cast Episode 267: Phased and Confused

    12/24/2025

    The 42cast Episode 267: Phased and Confused

    Phase Five of the MCU completed this year. The phase was unique in that it had more content than prior Marvel phases. In this episode we take a deep dive on Phase Five. We discuss our favorite parts of this portion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We debate the perceived drop in quality among fandom and whether we think that there’s any merit to those arguments. We also discuss where these arguments are coming from. We also give our opinions on what we know is coming in Phase Six as well as speculate on what we think is coming that hasn’t been announced yet. Due to time constraints there is no five-minute controversy this week. This week Anji, Alli, and Mike join the cast. The Socials: The Website X Instagram Blue Sky Discord

    2h 59m
  8. The 42cast Episode 266: Darefleck Begins (Screen Reads 2)

    12/15/2025

    The 42cast Episode 266: Darefleck Begins (Screen Reads 2)

    Screen Reads is back to discuss another film and compare it to the comics that form its roots. In this installment we delve into the 2003 movie Daredevil and compare it to issues 173-184 of the Daredevil comic as well as the director’s cut of the film. We talk about the differences between the director’s cut and theatrical editions and what we thought worked better in each. We debate what elements we think could have been changed and what worked better. We get into the Daredevil issues and talk about the quality of the story as well as how it was used to inform the choices of the movie. We also give our opinions of the cast performances and various elements of the film. This week’s five-minute controversy asks if we think that it’s good idea to parse out the Middle Earth IP between Amazon Prime and Warner Bros. This week Anji, Eric, and Nate join the cast. Show Notes: Screen Reads 1 (Green Lantern) The Socials: The Website X Instagram Blue Sky Discord

    2h 29m
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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
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nathan Laws 2025
  • Show Website
    The 42cast