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MAR 25, 2026

The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Episode 196: Planet of the Ood (Ood Juice)

49 MIN

MAR 24, 2026

Great Lakes Geek Fest

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Great Lakes Geek Fest" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/con-pod.png 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2615.png" alt="☕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Episode 48: Great Lakes Geek Fest</h2> Subtitle: Selling at the Con This week, we take Have Coffee Will Travel on the road—well… to a convention hall here in Sault Ste. Marie for the very first Great Lakes Geek Fest, put on by Kanto Kreations. And yes—we had a booth. Why? Because Shawn is turning 50, and apparently that means it’s time to start letting go of a lifetime of collecting. (Emotionally? Maybe. Financially? Also maybe.) We packed up a little bit of everything: Funko Pops, mystery bags, vintage diecast cars, plushes, action figures, VHS tapes, LEGO… if it lived on a shelf, there’s a good chance it made the trip. Leah joined in too, giving a little spotlight to her footcare business—because nothing says “comic con” like healthy feet and solid arch support. We’re also joined by our friend RJ this week, making this a rare three-host episode. Alongside helping at the booth, Leah and RJ drop a tease about the next play they’re directing. No title yet—we tried—but you’ll have to stick with the podcast for the eventual reveal. Somewhere between sales and storytelling, we dive into a classic debate: what is the best Star Trek series? Opinions are strong, as expected. We also talk about the surprising news that Starfleet Academy has already been canceled by Paramount+—so when season two arrives, that’ll be the end of the line. To wrap things up, Shawn shares a new adventure: a YouTube channel focused on life, turning 50, and figuring things out as you go. If that sounds like your vibe, you can check it out here: <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f449.png" alt="👉" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongWayShow">https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongWayShow</a> It’s a little nostalgic, a little reflective, and a lot of fun behind the table at our first con. Grab a coffee and come hang out. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/2615.png" alt="☕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f399.png" alt="🎙" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/great-lakes-geek-fest/">Great Lakes Geek Fest</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.

31 MIN

MAR 24, 2026

The 42cast Episode 279: Klaatu Barada Nikto

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DtESS-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="The Day the Earth Stood Still" decoding="async" /> The Day the Earth Stood Still was a film released in 1951. It tells the story of an alien visitor coming to Earth with an important message for mankind. Humanity fears him, but the greatest threat to them is their own paranoia. In this episode we discuss this film. We talk about the characters and what we think of the performances. We discuss the effects and both how and why they hold up even today. We also examine the themes of the film and how well it develops them. Along the way we get into the spooky music, the film’s societal impact, use of tension in storytelling, and even a plot hole or two. Due to time constraints is no five-minute controversy this time. This week <a href="https://42cast.com/index.php/cast/#Stephen_Pickering">Stephen</a>, <a href="https://42cast.com/index.php/cast/#Keith_Johnson">Keith</a>, <a href="https://42cast.com/index.php/cast/#Ashley_Pauls">Ashley</a>, and <a href="https://42cast.com/index.php/cast/#Thomas_Parham">Tom</a> join the cast. Show Notes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA0fVv_tBds">The Gray Girl (film that Stephen is in)</a> Like what you heard? Follow us on Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/42cast/">www.facebook.com/42cast</a>. You can also find us on X as <a href="https://twitter.com/42cast">@42cast</a>, Instagram/Threads as <a href="https://www.instagram.com/42cast/">42cast</a>, or Blue Sky as <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/42cast.bsky.social">42cast.bsky.social</a>. We can also be found on <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwaVhEu3CYNIp7T1YJDmM4MCTRzai23Hc&si=nuYlHzCJW5Hfkh93">Youtube</a> or <a href="https://rss.com/podcasts/the-42cast/">rss.com</a> 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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Want to be part of the discussion, join our <a href="https://discord.gg/tvWe9gvbWw">Discord Server</a> where you can talk about any form of geekiness, opine on the episodes, or participate in our general silliness<a href="https://media.blubrry.com/podcast_the_42cast/content.rss.com/episodes/362275/2650738/the-42cast/2026_03_23_05_23_33_6d241ac9-9ad0-4b38-8a7e-c96fa528279a.mp3">.</a> The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/the-42cast-episode-279-klaatu-barada-nikto/">The 42cast Episode 279: Klaatu Barada Nikto</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.

126 MIN

MAR 23, 2026

Modern Musicology #162 – Rock Hall 2026 Nominees

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="Modern Musicology #162 - Rock Hall 2026 Nominees" decoding="async" srcset="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1-150x150.png 150w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1-300x300.png 300w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1-768x768.png 768w, https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/162-ROCKHALL26-1.png 1400w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /> Rock Hall 2026 Nominees It’s that time of year again! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of nominations for 2026. Sadly, we aren’t amongst the 1200+ official voters who will be casting their ballots for this year’s inducted class, but that won’t stop us from discussing who we think should and shouldn’t get in! And who should be nominated next! This year’s nominees includes Billy Idol, the Black Crows, INXS, Iron Maiden, Jeff Buckley, Joy Division / New Order, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, New Edition, Oasis, P!nk, Phil Collins, Sade, Shakira, and Wu-Tang Clan.  We’ve said our piece — what do YOU think? Who would you vote for? Who do you think shouldn’t be included? LET US KNOW! Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> or just leave a comment on our socials or whatever podcast platform you’re listening to us.  Find us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology">https://www.facebook.com/ModernMusicology</a>  Check us out on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/">https://www.instagram.com/modernmusicologypodcast/</a>  Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology">https://twitter.com/ModrnMusicology</a>  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk-MlcGy5u3fK1j4bVty1Kw</a>  Modern Musicology is part of the ESO Podcast Network. <a href="https://esonetwork.com/">https://esonetwork.com/</a>  Find more about us: Rob Levy: <a href="http://www.kdhx.org/">https://kdhx.org/shows/show/juxtaposition</a>  Stephanie Seymour: <a href="http://www.therearebirds.com/">www.therearebirds.com</a>   R. Alan Siler: <a href="http://www.kozmicpress.com/">www.kozmiccreative.com</a>   Anthony Williams: <a href="https://watchers4d.podbean.com/">https://watchers4d.podbean.com/</a> The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/modern-musicology-162-rock-hall-2026-nominees/">Modern Musicology #162 – Rock Hall 2026 Nominees</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.

66 MIN

MAR 23, 2026

Burnt Offerings | Episode 508

<img width="150" height="150" src="https://esonetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Burnt-Offerings-ART-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Jim discusses the first big feature film from Dan Curtis – 1976’s “Burnt Offerings,” starring Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Bette Davis, Lee H Montgomery, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart, Dub Taylor, J8im Myers, and Anthony James. A couple and their young son rent a large house in the country for the summer, but is there some sort of strange prescence lurking on the grounds? Find out MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies. The post <a href="https://esonetwork.com/burnt-offerings-episode-508/">Burnt Offerings | Episode 508</a> appeared first on <a href="https://esonetwork.com">The ESO Network</a>.

44 MIN

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