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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.

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The Earth Station DCU Episode 428 – A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird
DEC 8, 2025
The Earth Station DCU Episode 428 – A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird
<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-150x150.jpg 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-300x300.jpg 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-768x768.jpg 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Episode-428-2048x2048.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <p>This Week on Earth Station DCU! Drew Leiter and Cletus Jacobs are given the bird as they review the second episode of Peacemaker Season 2. In Detective Comics #1094–1096, (“Mercy of the Father” arc) follows Batman and Damian as they uncover the truth behind Asema’s murders, confront revelations about Joe Chill’s role in the Wayne murders, and culminate in Batman facing Scarlett Scott—Joe Chill’s daughter. In Wonder Woman #18 &amp; 19, Diana marches toward the White House to confront the Sovereign, brushing aside every obstacle, and ultimately delivers a long-awaited face-to-face showdown that brings the conflict to its conclusion. All this plus, DC News, Shout Outs, and much, much more!</p> <p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;</p> <p>Table of Contents</p> <p>0:00:00 Show Open</p> <p>0:01:00 DC News</p> <p>0:09:58 Detective Comics #1094, 1095, 1096</p> <p>0:15:50 Wonder Woman #18 &amp; 19</p> <p>0:22:00 Peacemaker S2 Episode 2 &#8211; A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird</p> <p>0:32:08 Show Close</p> <p>Links</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Comics-2016-1094-Taylor-ebook/dp/B0DW6NYH44">Detective Comics #1094</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Comics-2016-1095-Taylor-ebook/dp/B0DY359GVB">Detective Comics #1095</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Detective-Comics-2016-1096-Taylor-ebook/dp/B0DBQQR5MC">Detective Comics #1096</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-2023-Tom-King-ebook/dp/B0DV4VXD85">Wonder Woman #18</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Woman-2023-Tom-King-ebook/dp/B0DZFHM5GZ">Wonder Woman #19</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Evil-Geoff-Johns-ebook/dp/B00KRKIT3I">Forever Evil</a> (Cletus&#8217;s Read More Comics Pick)</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Superman-American-2015-2016-Max-Landis-ebook/dp/B01LZRQ02E">Superman: American Alien</a> (Cletus&#8217;s Read More Comics Pick)</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/BatChums">BatChums</a> (Drew&#8217;s Shout Out)</p> <p><a href="https://earthstationdcu.com/">Earth Station DCU Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://esonetwork.com/">The ESO Network</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/DCUBatChums">Earth Station DCU/BatChums Patreon</a></p> <p>If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the ESDCU feedback line at (317) 455-8411 or feel free to email us @ <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/the-earth-station-dcu-episode-428-a-man-is-only-as-good-as-his-bird/">The Earth Station DCU Episode 428 – A Man Is Only as Good as His Bird</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.</p>
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38 MIN
Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks
DEC 7, 2025
Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks
<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/265-TV-THEME-SONGS-1.png 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <p><strong>80s Movie Soundtracks</strong></p> <p>Everybody loves 80s movies, right? This week we are joined by author and film historiian&nbsp;<strong>John Malahy</strong>, whose new book&nbsp;<em><strong>Rewinding the 80s:&nbsp;</strong></em><strong><em>Cinema Under the Influence of Music Videos, Action Stars, and a Cold War</em>&nbsp;</strong>was released October 2025, to talk about the great soundtracks of the decade, from&nbsp;<em><strong>Top Gun, Flashdance,</strong></em><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong><em>Lost Boys</em></strong>&nbsp;and Gorgio Moroder&#8217;s weird new version of&nbsp;<em><strong>Metropolis,</strong></em>&nbsp;to the rise of pop stars&nbsp;<strong>Prince, Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Danny Elfman&nbsp;</strong>as movie stars and film scorers<strong>.&nbsp;</strong>John talks about the influence of MTV on film (and vice versa) and what made the 80s a special time for film music.&nbsp;</p> <p>John&#8217;s book makes a great holiday gift for any film buff! Pick up a copy&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rewinding-80s-Cinema-Influence-Classic/dp/0762489669/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C1G8C8IH3J0P&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Pm_7dFuR9StSwWUxnK53cz6dSDBby1kmocdM2zx5C98IDqisz2k1G-lbDAJnbDnK4UbMgPO7RFuzofJWqNsg0AKq0TW4WLFIA3DIhDNVaV4.qp3ShTOrew0585izvNLzRYnmRDYqXl_XC-p4hGqdUXM&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=rewinding+the+80s&amp;qid=1765056099&amp;sprefix=rewinding+the+80s%2Caps%2C123&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>HERE&nbsp;</strong></a>or at your local bookstore!&nbsp;</p> <p>We love hearing from our listeners! Drop us a line at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>&nbsp;or just leave a comment on our socials or whatever podcast platform you&#8217;re listening to us.&nbsp;</p> <p>Find us on&nbsp;<strong>Facebook</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology">https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Check us out on&nbsp;<strong>Instagram</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow us on&nbsp;<strong>Twitter</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology">https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Subscribe to our&nbsp;<strong>YouTube Channel</strong>:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Modern Musicology is part of the&nbsp;<strong>ESO Podcast Network</strong>.&nbsp;<a href="https://esonetwork.com/">https://esonetwork.com/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Find more about us:</p> <p><strong>Rob Levy:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.kdhx.org/">https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition</a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Stephanie Seymour:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.therearebirds.com/">www.therearebirds.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>R. Alan Siler:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kozmicpress.com/">www.kozmiccreative.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Anthony Williams:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://watchers4d.podbean.com/">https://watchers4d.podbean.com/</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/modern-musicology-155-80s-movie-soundtracks/">Modern Musicology #155: 80s Movie Soundtracks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.</p>
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62 MIN
We’re going to flaunt our scars | Earth Station Boo
DEC 6, 2025
We’re going to flaunt our scars | Earth Station Boo
<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Things-we-lost-int-he-Fire-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <p>This week on Earth Station Boo, we explore the dark and devastating world of <em>Things We Lost in the Fire</em> by Mariana Enriquez. This powerful collection of horror short stories mixes supernatural terror with the real horrors of everyday life in Argentina, including political unrest, gendered violence, and poverty.</p> <p>We discuss how Enriquez uses horror as both social commentary and personal protest. We look at haunted houses, cursed neighborhoods, and women who reclaim their pain through terrifying transformation. These stories do not offer comfort. Instead, they leave us with lingering questions. Which stories disturbed us the most? How does Enriquez blur the line between the horrific and the human? And how does her work stand out in modern horror literature?</p> <p>Whether you&#8217;re already a fan of literary horror or discovering Enriquez for the first time, this episode offers a deep dive into fear, feminism, and fire.</p> <p>Subscribe now to Earth Station Boo where we talk all things horror. Let’s Get Spooky!</p> <p><strong>Links &#8211;</strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo"><strong> </strong>https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15YXFt9mpv/">Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Boo Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-station-boo/id1749592347">Earth Station Boo on iTunes</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ov1eD32s0w4hQ3lKlv5lw?si=b0b29ba3b0ac4175&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d84c0b0a59994afa">Earth Station Boo on Spotify</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthstationboo?igsh=eWdxMWdzanE2cW4x&amp;utm_source=qr">Earth Station Boo on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarthStationWho">Earth Station Boo on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtube.com/@EarthStationBoo?si=s7R7FHLMVKv46BfD">Earth Station Boo on YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://earth-station-boo.printify.me/products/1">Earth Station Boo Merch Store</a></p> <p><strong>Promotion &#8211;</strong><a href="https://esonetwork.com/"><strong> </strong>ESO Network</a></p> <p>Tales From Hollywood</p> <p>If you would like to leave feedback or comment, feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>#EarthStationBoo #ESONetwork #ESO #LetsGetSpooky&nbsp; #Horraholics #HauntedHosts #FemalePodcast #HorrorPodcast #SpookyVibes #HorrorFans #HorrorNerds #HorrorDiscussion #SpookyTalk #ScaryMovies #HorrorFans #CultHorror #HorrorCommunity #SpookyPodcast #HorrorLovers #PodcastForHorrorFans #HorrorMovies #CultClassics #HorrorLovers #HorrorAddict #ThingsWeLostInTheFire #MarianaEnriquez #HorrorShortStories #LiteraryHorror #ArgentinianHorror #WomenInHorror #FeministHorror #SocialHorror #BodyHorror #PoliticalHorror #ModernHorrorFiction #SupernaturalFiction #DarkFiction</p> <p>The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/were-going-to-flaunt-our-scars-earth-station-boo/">We&#8217;re going to flaunt our scars | Earth Station Boo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.</p>
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70 MIN
Let the Festivities begin  | Earth Station Boo
DEC 6, 2025
Let the Festivities begin  | Earth Station Boo
<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/68-midsommar-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <p>This week on Earth Station Boo, we step into the bright daylight and floral terror of A24’s modern folk-horror film <em>Midsommar</em><strong>.</strong> Directed by Ari Aster, this movie blends grief, emotional manipulation, and cult psychology into one of the most unique and disturbing horror stories of the last decade.</p> <p>We explore Dani’s heartbreaking journey through trauma and codependency. We also look at how her transformation challenges the idea of a traditional final girl. In addition, we break down the film’s chilling rituals, unsettling symbolism, and constant use of daylight to create unease.</p> <p><em>Midsommar</em> also works as a horror breakup movie. Because of this, we dive into the role of isolation, cultural distance, and the fear of being a stranger in an unfamiliar place. We also ask an important question: Are the Hårga terrifying villains, or are they an uncomfortable reflection of human need?</p> <p>Whether you love <em>Midsommar</em>, dislike it, or still don’t know what to feel, join us as we try to unravel the beautiful and haunting horror of this unforgettable film.</p> <p>Subscribe now to Earth Station Boo where we talk all things horror. Let’s Get Spooky!</p> <p><strong>Links &#8211;</strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo"><strong> </strong>https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15YXFt9mpv/">Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Boo Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-station-boo/id1749592347">Earth Station Boo on iTunes</a></p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ov1eD32s0w4hQ3lKlv5lw?si=b0b29ba3b0ac4175&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d84c0b0a59994afa">Earth Station Boo on Spotify</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthstationboo?igsh=eWdxMWdzanE2cW4x&amp;utm_source=qr">Earth Station Boo on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarthStationWho">Earth Station Boo on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://youtube.com/@EarthStationBoo?si=s7R7FHLMVKv46BfD">Earth Station Boo on YouTube</a></p> <p><a href="https://earth-station-boo.printify.me/products/1">Earth Station Boo Merch Store</a></p> <p><strong>Promotion &#8211;</strong><a href="https://esonetwork.com/"><strong> </strong>ESO Network</a></p> <p>Monster Attack</p> <p>If you would like to leave feedback or comment, feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p>#EarthStationBoo #ESONetwork #ESO #LetsGetSpooky&nbsp; #Horraholics #HauntedHosts #FemalePodcast #HorrorPodcast #SpookyVibes #HorrorFans #HorrorNerds #HorrorDiscussion #SpookyTalk #ScaryMovies #HorrorFans #CultHorror #HorrorCommunity #SpookyPodcast #HorrorLovers #PodcastForHorrorFans #HorrorMovies #CultClassics #HorrorLovers #HorrorAddict #Midsommar #A24Horror #FolkHorror #AriAster #EmotionalHorror #ModernHorror #CultHorror #DaylightHorror #FinalGirlRedefined #GriefInHorror #PsychologicalHorror #BreakupMovie #SymbolismInFilm</p> <p>The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/let-the-festivities-begin-earth-station-boo/">Let the Festivities begin  | Earth Station Boo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.</p>
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86 MIN
What a Monstrous idea Father | Earth Station Boo
DEC 6, 2025
What a Monstrous idea Father | Earth Station Boo
<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Midnight-Mass-1-2048x2048.png 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <p>This week on Earth Station Boo, we shine a light on one of the most haunting and thought-provoking horror series of the last decade: <em>Midnight Mass</em> by Mike Flanagan. This limited series blends religious horror, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable character arcs, leaving a deep impact on both fans and critics.</p> <p>We explore the show’s major themes, including <strong>faith, grief, addiction, and redemption, a</strong>nd how Flanagan transforms small-town horror into a story that feels both cosmic and deeply personal. From Riley’s tragic path to Erin’s powerful final moments, we break down what makes <em>Midnight Mass</em> such a moving and unsettling experience.</p> <p>We also take a closer look at Hamish Linklater’s standout performance as Father Paul, the chilling reinterpretation of vampirism as a biblical miracle, and whether this series represents the peak of Flanagan’s evolving horror universe.</p> <p>Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Flanaverse or visiting Crockett Island for the first time, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.</p> <p>Subscribe now to Earth Station Boo where we talk all things horror. Let’s Get Spooky!</p> <p><strong>Links &#8211;</strong><a href="https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo"><strong> </strong>https://linktr.ee/EarthStationBoo</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15YXFt9mpv/">Listen to older episodes of the Earth Station Boo Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/earth-station-boo/id1749592347">Earth Station Boo on iTunes</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1ov1eD32s0w4hQ3lKlv5lw?si=b0b29ba3b0ac4175&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=d84c0b0a59994afa">Earth Station Boo on Spotify</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/earthstationboo?igsh=eWdxMWdzanE2cW4x&amp;utm_source=qr">Earth Station Boo on Instagram</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/EarthStationWho">Earth Station Boo on Facebook</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://youtube.com/@EarthStationBoo?si=s7R7FHLMVKv46BfD">Earth Station Boo on YouTube</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://earth-station-boo.printify.me/products/1">Earth Station Boo Merch Store</a>.</p> <p><strong>Promotion &#8211;</strong><a href="https://esonetwork.com/"><strong> </strong>ESO Network</a></p> <p>Tales of Hollywood</p> <p>If you would like to leave feedback or comment, feel free to email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </p> <p>#EarthStationBoo #ESONetwork #ESO #LetsGetSpooky&nbsp; #Horraholics #HauntedHosts #FemalePodcast #HorrorPodcast #SpookyVibes #HorrorFans #HorrorNerds #HorrorDiscussion #SpookyTalk #ScaryMovies #HorrorFans #CultHorror #HorrorCommunity #SpookyPodcast #HorrorLovers #PodcastForHorrorFans #HorrorMovies #CultClassics #HorrorLovers #HorrorAddict #MidnightMass #MikeFlanagan #Flanaverse #ReligiousHorror #NetflixHorror #HorrorTVSeries #VampireHorror #CrockettIsland #FatherPaul #HamishLinklater #FaithAndFear #ModernHorror #MonologueHorror #EmotionalHorror #ErinGreene #RileyFlynn</p> <p>The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/what-a-monstrous-idea-father-earth-station-boo/">What a Monstrous idea Father | Earth Station Boo</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.</p>
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73 MIN