Sat, 31 December 2016
 Let’s start the new year off with some New Year’s-themed episodes. First off, the stars of “Fibber McGee and Molly” are thrilled to be invited to the New Year’s Eve dance at the highfalutin Wistful Vista Country Club. They’ll be mixing with “society so high your nose will bleed.” Then jump forward a couple of days to the first episode of “Information Please” from 1939. The panelists will be quizzed about the previous year’s events, and they’ll have to untangle a very tricky poem.
Episodes
Fibber McGee and Molly “The New Year’s Dance” December 30, 1952 1:50
Information Please “Guests: Cornelia Otis Skinner and Erwin Edgar” January 3, 1939 30:18
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_FIBBER_MCGEE_and_INFORMATION_PLEASE.mp3
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Wed, 28 December 2016
 The TARDIS lands on an Earth vessel trapped in orbit about the Sense Sphere. The inhabitants are hesitant about discussing the Sensorites who are holding them in place and the Doctor and his companions quickly learn about the xenophobic aliens and their strange world. This is a story that John is of mixed feelings about. There is much to laud in the first half of the story, but the second half lets the story down. Take a listen and find out the good and the bad and where it plays out in the rankings. Current Rankings
1 - Marco Polo 2 - The Daleks 3 - The Aztecs 4 - An Unearthly Child 5 - Edge of Destruction 6 - The Keys of Marinus 7 - The Sensorites
Direct download: DWMD_-_The_Sensorites.mp3
Category:Doctor Who & Mister Drew -- posted at: 7:00am EDT
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Fri, 23 December 2016
 Everyone's favorite technophobe detective is back in time to solve a crime with a Christmas theme. A local mall Santa has been murdered. With a list of naughty enough suspects, Can Justin figure it out in time to ensure that everyone has a Merry Christmas? Or will he need some help from an unlikely source? Take a listen and have yourself a very deadly Christmas.
Direct download: Rstage22_murderInAOneHoresOpenSleigh.mp3
Category:WCRS Radio Stage -- posted at: 6:05pm EDT
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Wed, 21 December 2016
 On an brand new double-digest holiday edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the rebels are in charge as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story won the weekend in grand fashion. Disney and Lucasfilm face a Death Star-sized challenge as 2016 comes to a close as four major contenders arrive just in time for one of the top movie holidays. Can the rebels withstand firepower of that magnitude? In home entertainment, several late summer and early fall titles make their debut just in time for gift-giving, and they make the majority of the slate. Television takes a break, and horror takes over the high-def titles from the past. We wrap up the show with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and we wrap up the year with this final 2016 edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 20th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Sing
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [New Release] #7 – La La Land – [+8]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Box Office Premieres for the weeks of December 23rd and December 30th, 2016 December 23rd Sing – [PG] Assassin’s Creed – [PG-13] Why Him? – [R] Passengers – [PG-13]
Limited A Monster Calls – [PG-13] December 30th Wide None
Limited Hidden Figures – [PG] Live by Night – [R] Home Entertainment for the weeks of December 20th and 27th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 20th)
The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Sully – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 27th)
Snowden – [R] When the Bough Breaks – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video (December 20th)
Deepwater Horizon – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video (December 27th)
The Accountant – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 20th)
None
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray (December 27th)
None
Blu-Rays From the Past (December 20th)
Hellraiser: The Scarlet Box (1987-1992) – [R]
Blu-Rays From the Past (December 27th)
Underworld (2003) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The Dead Robots Society The Dead Robots’ Society was created by Justin Macumber in an effort to offer advice and support to other aspiring writers. All the hosts, current and former, have writing experience of some kind. They gather on a weekly basis to share stories of their individual journeys and discuss topics important to the world of writing. Occasional forays into the territories of brown dragons, taco eating cowboy space ninjas, or random discussions involving monkeys are all considered rumor at best and none of the hosts are willing to admit any of that actually happened.
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Cruella Links
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Tue, 20 December 2016
 After almost a year, John returns with his brief looks at the "classic" Doctor Who series. We pick things up with "The Aztecs", a fantastic first season story that asks the question most time travelers wonder, what would you change about the past if you could and would you be able? Barbara is given the opportunity when she is mistaken for an Aztec god. For her, it's the perfect opportunity to end some of the barbaric behavior of the Aztecs, but for others, it's an opportunity to jockey for power and in doing so, endangers the lives of the time travelers. Take a listen and let John know what you think. Current Rankings 1 - Marco Polo 2 - The Daleks 3 - The Aztecs 4 - An Unearthly Child 5 - Edge of Destruction 5 - The Keys of Marinus
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Mon, 19 December 2016
 For our second Christmas-themed episode this year, we move from Christmas into New Year’s. We start off with Eve Arden in “Our Miss Brooks.” It’s Christmas Eve, and Connie seems destined to spend it alone (if you don’t count her pathetic little Christmas tree), but what would a Christmas comedy be without a little miracle? Then it’s time to “Meet Me at Parky’s,” where that congenial Greek restaurateur, Parky himself, will spend the end of December looking for tickets to the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl game in Pasadena. If he can get any, that will be a miracle as well.
Episodes
Our Miss Brooks "The Magic Christmas Tree" December 19, 1948 2:34
Meet Me at Parky’s “Rose Bowl Tickets” December 7, 1947 34:34
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_OUR_MISS_BROOKS_and_MEET_ME_AT_PARKYS.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 8:36pm EDT
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Sun, 18 December 2016
 On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office picked up a December turkey as not even an Office Christmas Party could unseat Moana as the box office champ. This may be the last week on top for our animated heroine, but Disney's doing pretty well as they debut Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
In home entertainment, it's super-villains working off prison sentences, peculiar children with super powers, and a biblical epic to start things off. TV on DVD brings Star Trek, Korra, Dirk Gently, andt he slate belongs to the movies as six titles from 2016 make their premiere. Add them to a baby for Bridget Jones, a House of Lies, and another dose of the Walking Dead. Finally, Denise wraps things up with the Quick Flicks and we present you with a shiny new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 13th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [Third Week] #7 – Nocturnal Animals – [+9]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Box Office Premieres for the week of December 16th, 2016 Wide Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – [PG-13] Collateral Beauty – [PG-13]
Limited A Kind of Murder – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of December 13th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Suicide Squad – [PG-13] Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [PG-13] Ben-Hur – [PG-13] Florence Foster Jenkins – [PG-13] Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Snowden – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Trek: The Roddenberry Vault (1966-1969) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Asphalt Jungle (1950) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Full of Sith The Full of Sith Podcast is a show dedicated to bringing the most interesting Star Wars conversations in the galaxy with hosts Bryan Young, Tha Mike Pilot, and Amy Ratcliffe.
Quick Flicks
A Child’s Night Dream Links
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Sun, 11 December 2016
On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a terrible week to be a new release. Moana and Fantastic Beasts ruled the roost once again, and they have one more week to keep audiences entertained before the Death Star comes back to town. In the meantime, Miss Sloane and the Office Christmas Party will try their hardest to win hearts, minds, and cold hard cash. Do they have a chance against wizards, teenage heroes, and demigods?
Home entertainment gets busy as pets, super secret agents, cowboys, airline heroes, and storks make waves. Among these big name titles, however, is a touching documentary from a son to his late father, an idol from a science fiction legend. Television titles include irreverent animation, romance, a spinoff from a galaxy far away, and a high fantasy MTV project. It all rounds out with octane as Mad Max hits shelves in Black and Chrome fashion.
Finally, Denise brings it all to a close with a fitting and thematic review of a deeply inspirational film in the Quick Flicks. What better way to stay warm as December debuts than with your friends at The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for December 6th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Miss Sloane
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [Second Week] #7 – Hacksaw Ridge – [+2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – New Year’s Eve Box Office Premieres for the week of December 9th, 2016 Wide Miss Sloane – [R] Office Christmas Party – [R]
Limited La La Land – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of December 6th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Secret Life of Pets – [PG] Jason Bourne – [PG-13] For the Love of Spock – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Sully – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Family Guy: Season Fourteen (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Mad Max: High Octane Collection (1979-2015) – [PG-13, R]
Podcast Promos
Skywalking Through Neverland Skywalking Through Neverland is a Star Wars/Disney, fan-focused Podcast. We cover Star Wars, Disney, Superheroes and pop culture fandom. You know, that stuff that binds us all together as instantaneous friends! We showcase either what people have done with their fandom or talked to those who are involved first-hand in the universes that we LOVE.
Quick Flicks
Review: Moana
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Sun, 4 December 2016
 For our first Christmas-themed episode this year, we present the LUX RADIO THEATER adaptation of the Judy Garland classic, “Meet Me in St. Louis.” This one-hour version drops the character of Agnes, but retains, in the roles they originated in the 1944 film, Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien as sisters Esther and Tootie Smith, as well as Tom Drake as The Boy Next Door, John Truett. And you get to hear Garland perform a few songs that have since become standards, “The Boy Next Door,” “The Trolley Song,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
Episodes The Lux Radio Theater “Meet Me in St. Louis” December 2, 1946 3:35
Direct download: Presenting20the20Transcription20Feature20-20MEET20ME20IN20ST20LOUIS.mp3
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Thu, 1 December 2016
 A couple get lost in the fog, have a car accident, and look for help in a small town called Whistle Stop. And that's only the beginning of the story. It's another story for the blind from WCRS Radiostage.
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Wed, 30 November 2016
 Shazam! "Double Trouble"September 27, 1975
Billy and Mentor are shocked to learn that Captain Marvel is accused of robbing a gas station. Billy's first instinct is to investigate the matter, but he turns himself in as Captain Marvel in order to prove a point to a young boy about the idea that no one is above the law. But if Captain Marvel is in jail, who is going to prove his innocence? John and Richard are both in agreement that this is one of the best episodes in the entire series. We learn though it's one that Jackson Bostwick suggested as an idea for the show and it allows Captain Marvel a lot more dialogue and screen time. The two discuss the potential of the episode, the importance of the moral today in a world where many feel they are above the law, and the number of known actors who appeared in this episode. It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com. Moral: “Respecting the law is just another way of saying that we respect each other. Laws have been made for the good of everyone, and when someone breaks the law, they're saying "I don't care about you." When you respect the law, you respect yourself."
Guest Cast Ben Andrews as Pierce Young William Bassett as Bill Ritzi Ross Elliot as Sheriff Martin Jack Garner as Phil Schartoff Jimmy McNichol as Kelly Martin Bill Quinn as Larry Frank
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Tue, 29 November 2016
On an brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office shrugged off a turkey coma as Moana unseats Fantastic Beasts as the box office champ. Unfortunately, that luck didn't spread far among the new releases. The good news is that they have a chance to remain in the running since this week brings only one contender to the table.
In home entertainment, the slate belongs to the movies as six titles from 2016 make their premiere. Add them to a baby for Bridget Jones, a House of Lies, and a game of Finders Keepers to put the finishing touches on the plate. Add in dessert with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have an end-of-the-month edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 29th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Incarnate
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Moana – [New Release] #7 – Bad Santa 2 – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Box Office Premieres for the week of December 2nd, 2016 Wide Incarnate – [PG-13]
Limited Jackie – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of November 29th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – [R] The Wild Life – [PG] The BFG – [PG] Don’t Breathe – [R] Pete’s Dragon – [PG] Family Drama Rifftrax Live!: MST3K Reunion Show – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
House of Lies: Season Five (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Finders Keepers (1984) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The ScapeCast: The Scaper Chronicles The ScapeCast is your guide to the wonders of Farscape. Join Karen, Lou, veteran Scapers, and newbies as they discuss each episode in detail on The Scaper Chronicles. Look up and share the wonders we've seen.
Quick Flicks
Assassin’s Creed clip
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Mon, 28 November 2016
 "The Londinium Larcenies/The Foggiest Notion/The Bloody Tower" Aired November 23/30 and December 6, 1967 Batman, Robin, Batgirl, and Commissioner Gordon travel to Londinium at the request of the President to help Venerable Ireland Yard with a series of bizarre thefts throughout the city. Batman quickly realizes that the evidence points to Lord Marmaduke Ffogg and Lady Penelope Peasoup and her finishing school for girls. Once again, we are faced with a three-part story so big, it needs three guests hosts to cover every detail. Jim Beard of Gotham City 14 Miles travels with John overseas to discuss the episode with Andrew Leyland of the HeyKids Comics Podcast and photographer and Batman 66 board moderator Ben Bentley. We know we like it, but why? It's a mess of a story and there are a number of missed opportunities. And does Batgirl really play a part in this story? It's all here on a double-sized episode. Comment on the episode here or write thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
Direct download: The_Batcave_Podcast_-_Episode_57.mp3
Category:Batcave Podcast -- posted at: 5:00pm EDT
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Sun, 27 November 2016
 "CRIME WAVE"AIRED: SEPTEMBER 30, 2016The Hornet investigates a series of crimes that were predicted by a super computer. Are they connected?
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Fri, 25 November 2016
 John returns to the world of oddities and antiquities with the story of a young man trying to desperately salvage a relationship with a young doctor in residence. In an act of demonstrating his commitment to her, he purchases an antique stethoscope. The resident quickly realizes that the instrument has the ability to heal people of the most serious illnesses. And what was meant to heal a relationship causes more of a rift as the young doctor becomes more and more obsessed with helping the world with its ills.
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Thu, 24 November 2016
 Isis "Spots of the Leopard"September 20, 1975
Jenny's father Chuck has returned after a stay in prison for theft and wants to start his life over. A series of thefts of industrial diamonds has a similar MO to Chuck's leading to almost everyone to believe, including Jenny, that Chuck may be guilty. Everyone, except Andrea. Can she prove this to Jenny before it's too late?
John and Richard are impressed with this episode, which they feel has more depth than a usual episode of either series. They go on to discuss how Isis feels like it learned from the mistakes of the first season of Shazam! while Shazam! continues to produce the same kind of stories as before. Finally, they make the comparison of these two shows with Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "Today we learned the importance of keeping faith in a friend or someone you love even if it seems they’ve done something wrong. If they have, it will come out soon enough. If they haven’t, they need someone who will believe in them when others won’t. That’s what being a true friend really means." Guest Cast Lou Frizzell as Chuck Nelson Debralee Scott as Jenny Nelson Edward Cross as Sgt. Connors Paul Jenkins as Tom Jenkins
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Wed, 23 November 2016
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Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
SACRIFICE PLAY is the third novel based on THE ARBITER CHRONICLES, a science fiction audio drama which has won the Mark Time Silver Award and the Parsec Award. SACRIFICE PLAY is scheduled for release in trade paperback and eBook this Summer from Firebringer Press. Comic book artist Caio Cacau has painted the cover.
Additionally, the cast of THE ARBITER CHRONICLES will voice a full-cast audiobook version of the novel.
The goal of the funding campaign is to pay the artists, voice actors and production staff for their hard work in creating this multimedia adventure. On behalf of Firebringer Press and Promethues Radio Theatre, thank you for your ongoing support of our work, and we look forward to making SACRIFICE PLAY a success with your help!
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Tue, 22 November 2016
 Episode 39—Special Grup Edition—Dead Talking
Science fiction writer Scott Pearson and his daughter discuss the brutal Walking Dead season seven premiere—definitely not for the youngest geeks in the family—and what they each did the next day to recover.
Segments Intro :28 First Thoughts—Salty 1:15 It’s Not About Who Died 2:32 Uncomfortably Numb 4:16 Broken Characters, Broken Viewers 6:25 The Lingering Death of Glenn 9:02 Let’s Not Forget Abraham 12:07 The Glenn Fake-Out 14:05 Earning Not Manipulating 15:40 Throwing in the Towel? 17:28 Disturbing Precedents 18:42 Talking Dead 21:08 Neegan and Daryl 25:00 Neegan and Rick 27:15 Carl’s Hand 30:49 Recovering 36:03 What About the Baby? 38:52 Feral Daryl 42:25
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Mon, 21 November 2016
 For Thanksgiving, we present two Turkey Day-themed comedies. First up, on “The Jack Benny Show,” Mary reads a poem she wrote just for 1939. From 1939 to 1941, Thanksgiving was celebrated not on the fourth Thursday of the month, but the third. Then Jack wonders what’s going on when the turkey he bought lays an egg as big as a cantaloupe. “The Great Gildersleeve” was always filled with topical laughs. As Thanksgiving approaches, Gildy hopes to get a coveted “B Ration” gas card, nephew Leroy has to perform in the school Thanksgiving play, and it becomes harder and harder to actually find a turkey.
Episodes The Jack Benny Show “Jack Discovers He Has Purchased an Ostrich for Thanksgiving Dinner” November 19, 1939 4:29
The Great Gildersleeve “Thanksgiving Dinner” November 22, 1942 38:21
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_JACK_BENNY_and_THE_GREAT_GILDERSLEEVE.mp3
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Sun, 20 November 2016
 On an all-new Double Digest edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office remains strange as the good doctor fends off aliens, angry offspring, and a mid-November horror flick. This week sees one brand of magic facing off against another as Doctor Strange defends his title against the first Harry Potter spinoff in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. And if that's not enough magic, Moana joins that fray in two weeks. Welcome to the November blockbuster season. In home entertainment, a fish finds home in Finding Dory and Star Wars takes another chunk out of everyone's budgets. In the "One of These Things is Not Like the Other" Department, the Suicide Squad, Jason Bourne, and The Secret Life of Pets make their digital debuts. On television, we welcome the drama of Westeros, an animated Trek, and another entry from MST3K. Finally, two classics debut in HD as the Looney Tunes crew plays basketball and the Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dweller does what Cannibalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers do best. Is that all? Of course not. What kind of bountiful feast for the ears would this be without Denise and the Quick Flicks? All of this in a double episode for the debut of the holiday season on The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Fri, 11 November 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office goes strange as the Doctor Strange takes the top spot. There are no losers among the newbies, as Trolls and Hacksaw Ridge aren't far behind. Next week's new arrivals (see what we did there?) will attempt to take down the good doctor with aliens, family drama, and shut-in thrillers.
In home entertainment, we have a Sausage Party, the digital debut of Kubo, and the Devil of Hell's Kitchen leading the pack. After we put a bow on the package with Denise and the Quick Flicks, it's time to deliver you a brand new installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 8th, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Arrival
Top Ten #1 – Doctor Strange – [New Release] #7 – Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Immortals Box Office Premieres for the week of November 11th, 2016 Wide Arrival – [PG-13] Shut In – [PG-13] Almost Christmas – [PG-13]
Limited Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of November 8th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Sausage Party – [R] Indignation – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Kubo and the Two Strings – [PG] Mechanic: Resurrection – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Daredevil: Season One (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Goodbye Girl (1977) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Nutty Bites A monthly podcast that is focused on art, the creative process, people out there in the verse doing creative works, audio dramas that I’m interested in, books, movies, tv, music, you name it. Also covering Cons, host discussions and other fun tidbits. In addition, games, contests and interviews with people who inspire me.
Quick Flicks
Wonder Woman trailer
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Sun, 6 November 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, November debuts with a repeat winner as Boo! A Madea Halloween fends off a tepid performance by Inferno. Robert Langdon's disappointing debut will likely result in a rapid decline as Marvel returns to the stage with Doctor Strange. Following on the doctor's heels are an animated comedy about Trolls and a war drama called Hacksaw Ridge.
In home entertainment, we boldy go with Star Trek Beyond, Bad Moms, and the Return of the Caped Crusaders. It's a Sausage Party on digital, and a smorgasbord of home entertainment including Librarirans, IT professionals, and time travelers. Wrap things up with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have a shiny new installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for November 1st, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Doctor Strange
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Boo! A Madea Halloween – [Second Week] #7 – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Puss in Boots Box Office Premieres for the week of November 4th, 2016 Wide Doctor Strange – [PG-13] Trolls – [PG] Hacksaw Ridge – [R]
Limited Loving – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of November 1st, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Trek Beyond – [PG-13] The Night Before – [R] Bad Moms – [R] Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
Sausage Party – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Hell on Wheels: Season Five, Part Two (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Neighbors (1981) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip.
Quick Flicks
Captain America without Steve Rogers
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Mon, 31 October 2016
NOTE: With apologies to Michael and Denise, here is a much delayed episode of The Weekly Podioplex.
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it's the last show of the month, and a surprising (yet fitting) champion has emerged with Boo! A Madea Halloween. It's not certain how long Madea will hold the crown since Jack Reacher wasn't far behind, and there's a conspiracy on the horizon with Robert Langdon and his adventures in Inferno.
In home entertainment, we go on a Hunt for the Wilderpeople, find Dory on digital, race Nash Bridges on the television front, and head off to Neverland in a hi-def look back to 1991. It's a short slate, but it ends in top fashion as Denise brings you the news in the Quick Flicks, putting the wrap on this installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 25, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Inferno
Top Ten #1 – Boo! A Madea Halloween – [New Release] #7 – Keeping Up With the Joneses – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Puss in Boots Box Office Premieres for the week of October 28th, 2016 Wide Inferno – [PG-13]
Limited The Eagle Huntress – [G]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 25th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Hunt for the Wilderpeople – [PG-13] Skiptrace – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Finding Dory – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Nash Bridges: The Complete Series (1996-2001) Blu-Rays From the Past
Hook (1991) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Generations Geek Generations Geek is a family-friendly celebration of geekdom by a father/daughter crime-fighting duo. Okay, perhaps they don’t fight crime, but they are two generations of geek. In every monthly episode they talk about stuff like books, movies, comics, games, and any other geeky thing they think of.
Quick Flicks
Trailer for Logan
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Thu, 20 October 2016
With the World Series almost upon us, we thought we’d give you a tale of baseball that culminates at the World Series. “The Lux Radio Theater” brought listeners abridged versions of popular films of the day. This time it’s “It Happens Every Spring,” with Ray Miland reprising the role he created in the 1949 film of the same name. Miland plays a mild-mannered college professor who stumbles up on wood repellent. When secretly applied to baseballs, it makes him a pitcher that no one can hit. Play ball! The Lux Radio Theater “It Happens Every Spring” October 3, 1949 4:55
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Wed, 19 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we're moving into October's back half with a win from The Accountant as it leads the stunning stage bow for Kevin Hart and the stumbling Max Steel. Next week will be action-on-action action as Jack Reacher returns to the silver screen and challenges Affleck for the crown.
In home entertainment, Jeff Goldblum and company return to save Earth in Independence Day: Resurgence, while Alice Through the Looking Glass debuts on digtial. In the television department, Bates Motel and Teen Wolf escort the powerhouse Downton Abbey to disc, and to round out the list, we get creepy dolls and creepier serial killers in the return of Child's Play.
Cap it all off with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have the newest installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 18, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Accountant – [New Release] #7 – The Magnificent Seven – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Paranormal Activity 3 Box Office Premieres for the week of October 21st, 2016 Wide Jack Reacher: Never Go Back – [PG-13] Ouija: Origin of Evil – [PG-13] Keeping Up with the Joneses – [PG-13] Boo! A Madea Halloween – [PG-13]
Limited American Pastoral – [R] Home Entertainment for the week of October 18th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Alice Through the Looking Glass – [PG] Bad Moms – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Downton Abbey: The Complete Series (2010-2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Laughing Policeman (1973) – [R] Child’s Play (1988) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Star Wars Stacks
Quick Flicks
Final Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer Links
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Tue, 18 October 2016
Scott Pearson and his daughter discuss the latest Star Trek movie in the Kelvinverse established by J.J. Abrams. Is the third time the charm?
Segments Intro :28 Star Trek (2009) recap :49 Star Trek Into Darkness recap 3:06 Star Trek Beyond 8:17 Three Years Gone 10:44 Mopey Kirk 11:22 Plot Echoes 12:50 Yorktown? More Like Crazytown 13:14 A Tale of Two Sulus 14:00 Subtle Husband and Daughter 15:47 Spock and Uhuru…On a Break? 18:16 When Good Rescues Go Bad 18:45 Jaylah! Jaylah! Jaylah! 20:50 Carol Marcus? No, Thanks 21:45 Spock and Uhura Up in a Tree 22:55 A Motorcycle on a Spaceship? 24:43 Shout Out to the NX-01 25:34 The Big Bad Guy 26:02 Hiding Things in Your Head 27:18 Jaylah and Scotty NOT in a Tree 28:50 Subtle Husband on the Bridge 29:50 Crazytown Chase Scene 31:18 More on the Big Bad Guy 32:24 Bad Guys: Redeemable or Not 33:34 Of Borg and Puppies 36:51 Final Scenes 38:32 Fans’ Hearts Breaking 39:15 A Trek for 2016 41:28 Beyond Star Trek Beyond 44:00 Star Trek Discovery 44:33
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Sun, 16 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we're haunting the station as The Girl on the Train arrives on time despite a poor reception, solidly beating the rest of the newcomers. She faces some steep competition from The Accountant, Max Steel, and Kevin Hart and we enter the middle of the month. In home entertainment, the Ghostbusters and Krampus take advantage of the season in a bid for your shelves, along with the Ice Age crew and Tarzan. If digital is more your speed, Batman and Robin dust off the cowl and tights for another amazing adventure. Meanwhile, TV on DVD goes retro with a handful of blasts from the past to accompany Hannibal, Mike & Molly, and The Good Witch. To wrap things up, a Stephen King classic brings the scares from the past on Blu-Ray. Finally, Denise wraps things up with the Quick Flicks, putting the stake in this installment of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 11, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Accountant
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Girl on the Train – [New Release] #7 – Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Real Steel Box Office Premieres for the week of October 14th, 2016 Wide The Accountant – [R] Kevin Hart: What Now? – [R] Max Steel – [PG-13]
Limited Desierto – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 11th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Ghostbusters – [PG-13] Krampus – [PG-13] Ice Age: Collision Course – [PG] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mike & Molly: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Carrie (1976) – [R]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip.
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The new Doctor Strange TV spot Links
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Sun, 9 October 2016
Planning on catching The Return of the Caped Crusaders this Monday? Well, take a listen to our discussion with Burt Ward about the making of it.
He's one half of the Dynamic Duo. He's known as the Boy Wonder. In addition, he's also the Canine Crusader. Burt Ward joins John and Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension in the Batcave to discuss his time as Robin, his love for dogs and the steps he's gone to rescue as many canines as possible, and the upcoming The Return of the Caped Crusaders direct to DVD animated feature.
Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions is the largest giant breed dog rescue in the world. Located on a sprawling estate just one hour east of Los Angeles in Riverside County, California, Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, Inc. is a California non-profit 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation, and is the charity of Burt and Tracy Ward. There is always a wide selection of Gentle Giants, including Great Danes, Borzoi, English Mastiffs, Greyhounds,Irish Wolfhound combinations, Neopolitan Mastiffs, Fila Brasileiro, Bullmastiffs, Spanish Mastiffs, American Mastiffs, Adronicus Mastiffs, South African Boerboel Mastiffs, Dogue de Bordeaux French Mastiffs, Saint Bernards, Great Pyrenees, Newfoundlands, Sasquatch, Leonbergers and other Large Lap Dogs as well as many Little Giant breeds, including Whippets, Silken Windhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Peruvian Inca Orchid, Xoloitzcuintle, Shelties, and Chinese Crested available for adoption at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions. There are too many Gentle Giant and Little Giant breeds at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions to be listed individually. At any given time, there may be puppies available, but there is always a variety of youthful and mature Gentle Giants and Little Giants, male and female, in every official and unofficial color.
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Thu, 6 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we get peculiar as Miss Peregrine and her wards find box office gold with Deepwater Horizon running close behind. They face a challenge from another movie with kids as Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life joins The Girl on the Train and The Birth of a Nation to compete for number one.
In home entertainment, the X-Men face Apocalypse, the Sharknado tries for a fourth time, and Star Trek goes beyond to digital. Preacher and Constantine lead a thrilling set as TV goes spooky, and Harry Potter and Gremlins take over with returning releases from the past. Add in your weekly news with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and we have a warm welcome to October on The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for October 4, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [New Release] #7 – Queen of Katwe – [+15]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Real Steel Box Office Premieres for the week of October 7th, 2016 Wide Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life – [PG] The Girl on the Train – [R] The Birth of a Nation – [R]
Limited The Greasy Strangler – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of October 4th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
X-Men: Apocalypse – [PG-13] The Purge: Election Year – [R] Sharknado: The Fourth Awakens – [TV-14]
New Releases on Digital Video
Star Trek Beyond – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Preacher: Season One (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Harry Potter Collection Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) – [PG]
The Gremlins Collection Gremlins (1984) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Hollywood Outsider The Hollywood Outsider Podcast is four guys who love the same things you do - Entertainment. Not always PC, but always entertaining, our Podcast is for people who LOVE movies & TV.
Quick Flicks
Animated Indiana Jones fan film
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Sun, 2 October 2016
"PROGRAMMED FOR DEATH" AIRED: SEPTEMBER 23, 2016A group of underworld leaders are planning something big and it's up to the Hornet and Kato to stop it. The two are drawn into the group's scheme when a Sentinel reporter is killed by a leopard in the Sentinel newsroom.
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Sat, 1 October 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, there can only be seven as the remake of the classic Magnificent Seven rustles up box office gold. Quick on their heels is a special delivery from Storks, and the match is set for this week's winners and the newcomers, Miss Peregrine, Deepwater Horizon, and some Masterminds. It's a regular showdown in September.
Moving to home entertainment, quite a few lower end summer performers are coming to disc, and digital video showcases a preview of coming attractions with Ghostbusters and Independence Day: Resurgence. TV on DVD comes to the table with Grimm, Reign, and Ripper Street, and the classics on Blu-Ray proclaim that there can only be one. Not seven, but one, as Highlander reaches its thirtieth anniversary.
Add in your weekly news with Denise and the Quick Flicks, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 27, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Magnificent Seven – [New Release] #7 – Don’t Breathe – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Dolphin Tale Box Office Premieres for the week of September 30th, 2016 Wide Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children – [PG-13] Deepwater Horizon – [PG-13] Masterminds – [PG-13]
Limited American Honey – [R] Denial – [PG-13] A Man Called Ove – [PG-13] Danny Says – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of September 27th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Warcraft – [PG-13] Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates – [R] Central Intelligence – [PG-13] The Shallows – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
Ghostbusters – [PG-13] Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Ripper Street: Season Four (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Highlander (1986) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Tuning in to SciFi TV Tuning in to SciFi TV is the genre fan's weekly guide to science fiction and fantasy television. Think of us as the viewer’s digest, tour guides or sherpas for the genre rather than critics. We’ll always share our honest opinions but we also plan to keep things fun.
Quick Flicks
Magnum P.I. to get a sequel series
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Sat, 24 September 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Sully's still strong as the newbies all fall short. The next group of contenders for the crown are magnificent, including Storks and the remake of the Magnificent Seven. Can an animated comedy or a western succeed where the Blair Witch, Bridget Jones, and Snowden could not?
Moving to home entertainment, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are back, as are the Neighbors and the Free State of Jones. Digital video brings the Purge and a new look at the legend of Tarzan, and television rings up an idiosyncratic mystery tale in Twin Peaks. Finally, the classics celebrate an eigthieth birthday with a thirtieth anniversary.
Add in your weekly news with the Quick Flicks, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 20, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Magnificent Seven
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Sully – [Second Week] #7 – Suicide Squad – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Lion King (in 3D) Box Office Premieres for the week of September 23rd, 2016 Wide The Magnificent Seven – [PG-13] Storks – [PG]
Limited Queen of Katwe – [PG] Goat – [R] The Lovers and the Despot – [NR] My Blind Brother – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of September 20th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [PG-13] Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – [R] Free State of Jones – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Purge: Election Year – [R] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Twin Peaks: The Original Series, Fire Walk With Me, and The Missing Pieces (1990-1992)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Labyrinth (1986) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Anomaly Podcast Welcome to Anomaly Geek Girl Podcasts and Blog. Articles and episodes feature topics such as: Sci Fi and Fantasy books, games, movies & television shows, costuming & cosplay, conventions, theatre & general geek culture. There’s a little something here for the geek in every one.
Quick Flicks
The Kingpin may be returning to Daredevil
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Tue, 20 September 2016
"Surf''s Up, Joker's Under" Aired November 16, 1967
The Joker plans to become king of the surf by winning the championships at Gotham Point. Didn't know he could surf, did you? Well he can, thanks to the reverseramator, he's been able to steal the surfing ability of champion surfer Skip Parker. It's all part of Joker's scheme to control the minds of the surfing community and in time, the world. We've seen a similar theme this season with the Riddler, the Penguin, and even Louie the Lilac and this one is the most outlandish - but it works.
Joining John to discuss this episode is Dan Greenfield, creator and author of the 13th Dimension website. In fact, Dan will argue that this may be one of the best episodes, not only of the third season, but of the entire series itself. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Comment on the episode here or write thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.  Dan Greenfield is the editor and co-creator of 13thDimension.com, a website devoted primarily to comics and pop culture, past and present. To him, the basic food groups are Batman, Planet of the Apes, Star Trek (the Original Series), James Bond, the Beatles and the Stones. But if he had to he'd be able to subsist on Batman alone. Channel 11 in New York was his favorite syndicated channel as a kid -- you can guess why -- followed closely by Channel 5. Channel 9 didn't really enter into it unless he was home sick and there wasn't much else on. He's married to his remarkably patient wife Wendy and his best sidekick is his son, Sam. They have two cats,Lex and Zod.
Direct download: The_Batcave_Podcast_-_Episode_56.mp3
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Mon, 19 September 2016
 "GIVE EM ENOUGH ROPE" AIRED: SEPTEMBER 16, 2016An insurance racket has been operating in the city. The Hornet looks into the operation when an informant of Mike Axford's is killed as he's about to speak with Axford. Not only does the Hornet have a lot to deal with in this episode, but so does Britt as he must deal with the lawyer of the man Axford accuses in the pages of the Sentinel of running the insurance ring.
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Sat, 17 September 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we return to the podcasting airwaves as Tom Hanks returns to the number one position with the story of Sully and the Miracle on the Hudson. Coming up against the airline captain are sequels and real world drama including Bridget Jones, the Blair Witch, and Edward Snowden.
Moving to home entertainment, Marvel declares Civil War, the Warrens return to the Conjuring, and a shark terrorizes Blake Lively in The Shallows. Television gets a Big Bang, a trip to Longmire, and a visit from Madam Secretary. We wrap that section with a look back on Stand By Me and the Transformers. Add in a bit of news about a certain fedora-clad archeologist and an unofficial fan film, and you have a brand new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for September 13, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Bridget Jones’s Baby
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Sully – [New Release] #7 – Pete’s Dragon – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Lion King (in 3D) Box Office Premieres for the week of September 16th, 2016 Wide Bridget Jones’s Baby – [R] Blair Witch – [R] Snowden – [R] Hillsong: Let Hope Rise – [PG]
Limited Wild Oats – [PG-13] Miss Stevens – [NR] The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years – [NR] The Good Neighbor – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of September 13th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Captain America: Civil War – [PG-13] The Conjuring 2 – [R] Marauders – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Shallows – [PG-13] Central Intelligence – [PG-13] Warcraft – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Big Bang Theory: Season Nine (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Stand By Me (1986) – [R] Transformers: The Movie (1986) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Flash Pulp Flash Pulp is an experiment in broadcasting fresh pulp stories in the modern age – 3 to 10 minutes, brought to you Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Quick Flicks
Animated Indiana Jones fan film
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Thu, 15 September 2016
 "Charlie X" The Enterprise takes on the lone survivor of a crashed transport ship. The young teen struggles with being among so many people and learning how to behave. But he is struggling with something else as well, something that could threaten all of humanity if he's not stopped. John and Krissy have a great deal to say about this episode, one they feel would have made a better first episode to premiere the series as it has the action and yet the intellectual beats we expect in an episode of Star Trek. Do you agree with our assessment? Leave your thoughts on the episode here.
Direct download: Guardian_of_Forever_002.mp3
Category:Guardian of Forever Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am EDT
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Wed, 14 September 2016
 Author Michael Giorgio crafts a story about a couple looking to get away from the city and begin a new life. They stumble upon the welcoming town of Havencroft and are warmly welcomed. But what lies beneath the surface of this idyllic town? What is "Havencroft's Secret"?
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Tue, 13 September 2016
Shazam!"Fool's Gold"September 20, 1975
An old gold prospector is tormented by a group of young boys in the mountains near his claim. But when he's trapped within his mine, will they do the right thing and save him in time?
Actor Michael Gray returns to the podcast to discuss another favorite of his from the Shazam! series. This episode marks the final appearance of Jackson Bostwick in the role of Captain Marvel. In addition to discussing the episode, Michael also talks about the accident that brought about Jackson's departure, the bonus feature he appears in on the Archer sixth season DVD set, and the possibility of his appearing on Dancing with the Stars.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: “There are some things even more precious than gold, things like respect and understanding. Respect means more than being polite. It means knowing we've learned from each other. There's a lot we can learn, if we only listen."
Guest Cast Dabbs Greer as Seldom Seen Slim Michael LeClair as Jimmy Radames Pera as Rafael
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Mon, 12 September 2016
 "THE SILENT GUN" AIRED: SEPTEMBER 9, 2016A new weapon that can be fired silenty has fallen into the hands of one of the city's most powerful gangsters and it's up to the Green Hornet and Kato to retrieve it before things get out of control. John is joined in this new 50th anniversary podcast celebration by Gotham City 14 Miles editor Jim Beard. Together, they discuss how this didn't feel like the first episode shot and the similarities the show has to Batman. They are split though on how good the show is. Take a listen and find out how it fares with the two.
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Sat, 10 September 2016
 John and Krissy are joined by the wonderful Billy Flynn of Geek Radio Daily in the first hour of the podcast. They talk about Stranger Things, The Tick, British actors affecting American accents, Match Game 2016 and the whole game show revival and more. In the second hour, the three are joined by writer/editor Jim Beard to discuss the 50th anniversary of Star Trek. Some questions discussed include: - Do we fetishize Star Trek to the point where we miss the point of it? (with thanks to Dan Persons for his commentary) - Is it fair that Star Trek, the original series, is sharing the celebration with all the other versions of the Star Trek series? - Which kind of Star Trek works best?
Show Notes 4:55 - Billy Flynn feels that Stranger Things is a great homage to 80s Stephen King.
16:38 - John is hoping that people will vote for The Tick as Amazon's next produced series.
32:22 - A discussion of ABC's Sunday night game shows and how things have changed and in many respects have remained the same occurs.
48:39 - Krissy plugs a Kickstarter - All the Places You'll Boldly Go - by David Gerrold and Ty Templeton.
53:25 - Dan Persons offers his thoughts on the 50th anniversary which leads into our discussion in the next hour.
1:00:27 - Geek Radio Daily Podcast Promo
1:00:57 - M*A*S*H 4077 Podcast Promo
1:02:20 - Jim Beard joins the gang to discuss the 50th anniversary of Star Trek
Direct download: The_Chronic_Rift_005.mp3
Category:Guardian of Forever Podcast -- posted at: 10:30am EDT
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Fri, 9 September 2016
 SciFi Diner Podcast 277 – Our Interview with Voice Actors Richard Epcar & Ellyn Stern (Bleach and Ghost in the Shell)
Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are a part of the Chronic Rift Network of podcasts. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and T.
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Category:SciFi Diner Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am EDT
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Thu, 8 September 2016
 "The Man Trap" September 8, 1966 50 years ago on this date, Star Trek premiered on the NBC Network. Most people know the story of the struggle the show went through to stay on the air, the letter-writing campaigns that were mounted in an effort to save the show from cancellation. It only lasted three seasons, but it lived on with the fans through syndicated television. From there, the show spawned numerous spin-off television shows and theatrical movies. As Star Trek moves into a new generation with a recently released movie and a new television series set to bow in January 2017, John felt it was the time to take a moment a discuss each episode on the 50th anniversary of its airing. Joining John to discuss the series is "the next generation" of fandom, Krissy Myers. Together, they will take a brief look at each episode and offer their immediate reactions to watching each either for the first time, as in Krissy's case, or after numerous viewings, as in John's case. First up is the very first episode, "The Man Trap". The two talk about how Canada was cheated in getting the credit for the actual 50th anniversary of the premiere of the series, how the televised episode differs from earlier drafts (based on John's readings of James Blish's adaptation), and how this felt more like an episode of Lost in Space and not Star Trek. Take a listen and join in the conversation, letting us know what you think here or over on our Facebook page.
Direct download: Guardian_of_Forever_001.mp3
Category:Guardian of Forever Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am EDT
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Wed, 7 September 2016
 "The Ogg and I/How to Hatch a Dinosaur"Aired November 2/9, 1967Vincent Price makes a welcome return to Batman as the villainous Egghead. He is joined by Anne Baxter as Olga, Queen of the Bessarovian Cossacks. Together they have plans for Gotham City. In fact, are there too many plans? What is the main scheme in this plot? Who is in charge as it seems to change from episode to episode? And what is the history of this two-parter in relation to the third episode that will follow in a few weeks' time? Joining John to talk about Vincent Price's triumphant and yet not so triumphant return to Batman is author and podcaster, Kevin Lauderdale. Comment on the episode here or write thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com
 Kevin Lauderdale has written essays and articles for the Los Angeles Times, The Dictionary of American Biography, Animato, mcsweeneys.net, and teevee.org; and his poetry has appeared in Andrei Codrescu's The Exquisite Corpse. He has published fiction in several of Pocket Books' Star Trek anthologies, including Constellations, which celebrated the 40th anniversary of the original Star Trek. His original fiction has appeared in Neo-opsis magazine and Cthulhu Unbound, the cross-genre Lovecraftian collection from Permuted Press. He is a graduate of UCLA and a card-carrying member of SFWA. In addition, Kevin is a host of his own podcast here on the network, It Has Come to My Attention and co-host of Mighty Movie: Temple of Bad. Recently, Kevin took over as host of the old time radio podcast,Presenting the Transcription Feature. Follow Kevin's exploits through his LiveJournal blog - http://kevinlauderdale.livejournal.com.
Direct download: The_Batcave_Podcast_-_Episode_55.mp3
Category:Batcave Podcast -- posted at: 5:00am EDT
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Tue, 6 September 2016
 We think of Ray Bradbury as a fantasist or a science fiction writer. But he was equally adept at crime drama. One of his first sales was “Killer Come Back to Me” to Detective Tales in July of 1944. Less than two years later, it was adapted for the radio by the “Molle Mystery Theatre.” This hard-boiled noir tale of killers, dames, and stolen identities takes a number of clever twists and turns. But does crime ever pay? Then on “Meet Me At Parky’s,” everyone’s favorite Greek restauranteur decides to help out with a teacher shortage. He may be known for his malapropisms in English, but if he’s going to teach his native Greek nothing could possibly go wrong, right?
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Molle Mystery Theatre “Killer Come Back to Me” May 17, 1946 3:23
Meet Me At Parky’s “Teachers Wanted” November 10, 1946 35:58
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_MOLLE_MYSTERY_THEATER_and_MEET_ME_AT_PARKYS.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 5:00am EDT
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Mon, 5 September 2016
 Episode 37, Bats and Supes
Scott Pearson and his daughter discuss Man of Steel and Batman versus Superman: Dawn of Justice and how they build the DC Extended Universe. Plus, they’re both excited about the Wonder Woman trailer.
Intro :28 First Time Viewer :48 Man of Steel 1:35 Supes—Why So Serious? 1:58 Saving Lois Lane 4:10 Meanwhile, Back on Krypton 6:02 This is a Secret Identity? 8:38 Not So Super, Boy 9:05 A Time for Emo Superman? 11:53 He’s a Wanderer 13:01 Lois of the Arctic 14:10 Zod on Earth 16:33 Ouch, Metropolis 19:03 Final Supes Thoughts 20:27 Batman versus Superman 22:32 What’s Batman’s Deal? 22:45 Clark & Bruce & Lex & Diane 24:12 Adam West Shout Out 26:25 Ouch, Metropolis Redux 27:30 Straight to Kill 28:07 Google Gotham & Metropolis 28:30 Bats, Supes, and Killing 30:08 Building DCEU v. MCU 32:19 Diane’s Laptop 33:42 Wonder Woman Before Black Widow?! 34:58 Wonder Woman & Bats and Supes & Doomsday 36:31 Bats and Supes Make Nice 38:03 Death of Supes and Clark 39:06 Final Bats and Supes Thoughts 40:36 Wonder Woman Trailer 42:44
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Sat, 3 September 2016
 It's the Labor Day weekend in America and everyone's away for the last hurrah of summer. In Atlanta, DragonCon is in full swing and John nor Keith could be there. Keith couldn't be with us on the podcast either, but John worked out a way for him to be on anyway. Here are two panels from last year's DragonCon featuring Keith. 3:20: Klingon History - Keith's The Klingon Art of War had recently been published and Keith had written an extensive amount Trek literature featuring the Klingons so it made perfect sense to include him in this panel. Panelists include Erika Yvette Figueroa and Morgan Skye. 1:00:00 - Keith's , Bone Key, and Heart of the Dragon, are favorites among the 1:00:00 - Keith's Supernatural novels Nevermore, Bone Key, and Heart of the Dragon, are favorites among the Supernatural fans. In this panel, he and others discuss the themes of the hit CW series. Panelsists include Maureen Gallagher, Father Brian Small, and Beth Dolgner.
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Thu, 1 September 2016
 On an all-new edition Dragon Con Double Header edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office was breathless as Don't Breathe dethroned the Suicide Squad, and even with a mediocre box office performance, Jason Statham still scored a victory in Mechanic: Resurrection. The next two will test the winning thriller with romance, drama, comedy, and the real life tale of Sully.
In home entertainment, the next two weeks are big with The Jungle Book, Me Before You, Now You See Me 2, and Money Monster dominating the discs. DC Comics delivers on TV with The Flash and Arrow arriving alongside Star Wars Rebels, Grey's Anatomy, and Supernatural. We also get a blast from the past as Charlie's Angels open their investigation and Star Trek boldly goes to a 50th anniversary.
Add in the finest selection of entertainment news from across the internet, and you have a jam-packed new edition of The Weekly Podioplex to tide you over until after the Labor Day weekend, exclusively on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 30, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Sully
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Don’t Breathe – [New Release] #7 – War Dogs – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of September 2nd and 9th, 2016 September 2nd Wide The Light Between Oceans – [PG-13]
Limited Café Society – [PG-13] Brotherhood – [NR] The 9th Life of Louis Drax – [R] Equity – [R]
September 9th Wide Sully – [PG-13] The Disappointments Room – [R] When the Bough Breaks – [PG-13] The Wild Life – [PG]
Limited Author: The JT LeRoy Story – [R] Shut In – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of August 30th and September 6th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
August 30th The Jungle Book – [PG] Me Before You – [PG-13] The Phenom – [NR]
September 6th Now You See Me 2 – [PG-13] The Darkness – [PG-13] Money Monster – [R] Love & Friendship – [PG]
New Releases on Digital Video
August 30th The Conjuring 2 – [R]
September 6th Free State of Jones – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
August 30th Arrow: Season Four (2015) September 6th The Flash: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
August 30th The Immortal Story (1968) – [NR]
September 6th Star Trek: The 50th Anniversary Collection (1966-1991) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
British Invaders The British Invaders podcast features a lively two-person exchange about different television series, tele-films and mini-series.
These discussions serve as both an introduction and an entertaining conversation, catering to both those who have seen and those who have yet to see these British science fiction and fantasy shows. Each show is presented in two parts, with new episodes appearing every two weeks. British Invaders covers everything from story-lines to production details to spinoff material. Past topics have included Doctor Who, Sapphire and Steel, Red Dwarf, Day of the Triffids, Jekyll, Robin of Sherwood, and many more.
Quick Flicks
James and the Giant Peach live action remake
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Sat, 27 August 2016
 John S. Drew and Michael Falkner meet to discuss Stranger Things, Flip the Table Podcast, Kubo and the Two Strings, and their picks for the new fall TV season. In addition, they also talk about the limits of regional television programs and how it makes for odd distribution practices across television and streaming services. The Chronic Rift airs live every Saturday morning on You Tube at 7AM EST, so make sure you check it out.
Take a moment to let us know what you think of the show in the comments here or by visiting our Facebook page. A new email address will be along shortly, but you can use the contact feature here on the website to get in touch with us as well.
SHOW NOTES 4:25 - John brings Stranger Things to the Table 31:35 - British Invaders Promo 32:07 - Flash Pulp Podcast Promo 33:55 - John recommends listening to the Flip the Table Podcast 46:15 - Dan Persons returns with a review of Kubo and the Two Strings 1:00:40 - The Batcave Podcast Promo 1:01:40 - The Quantum Leap Podcast Promo 1:05:10 - Michael is looking forward to the new MacGyver series. 1:14:27 - John, as a teacher, is looking forward to seeing Still Star Crossed. 1:22:10 - Michael also has high hopes for Star Trek: Discovery. This leads to a discussion on the future of television distribution in an increasingly smaller world. 1:41:15 - John is intrigued by the time travel aspects of Timeless.
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Category:The Chronic Rift Podcast -- posted at: 6:37pm EDT
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Thu, 25 August 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the bad guys took a box office turkey as the Suicide Squad continues to dominate the box office. If swords and sandals, gunner runners, and fantasy adventurers can't defeat the Squad, do Don't Breathe, Mechanic: Resurrection, or Hands of Stone stand a chance?
This week is a big one for television on the home screen as The Walking Dead, Legends of Tomorrow, Castle, Elementary, and more make their way to disc. Add in a disc debut for Winter's War, a man-cub on digital, and a bowl of news in the Quick Flicks for dessert, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 23, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Don’t Breathe
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [Third Week] #7 – Jason Bourne – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of August 26th, 2016 The box office premieres for August 26th are still trying to stop Harley and the gang, this time with a plate of R-rated fare, starting with this week’s headliner, Wide Don’t Breathe – [R] Mechanic: Resurrection – [R] Hands of Stone – [R]
Limited Blood Father – [R] Southside with You – [PG-13] The Sea of Trees – [PG-13] Mia Madre – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 23rd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Hunstman: Winter’s War – [PG-13] Ratchet and Clank – [PG] Roots – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Jungle Book – [PG] The Duel – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Walking Dead: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Woman in the Dunes (1964) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The ScapeCast: The Scaper Chronicles The ScapeCast is your guide to the wonders of Farscape. Join Karen, Lou, veteran Scapers, and newbies as they discuss each episode in detail on The Scaper Chronicles. Look up and share the wonders we've seen.
Quick Flicks
Suicide Squad
Links
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Michael’s blog at Creative Criticality Denise’s blog at Accessories Not Included
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Wed, 24 August 2016
 Justin Case returns in an all new mystery. Riding the success of his previous adventure, Justin finds himself invited to a high society dinner. Where at first he seems to be dismissed as a curiosity, he is quickly looked upon to help in the solving of a murder of one of the guests. Check out the other Justin Case mystery, "Murder On the Air" here in the network as well as the other great audio dramas produced by WCRS Radiostage as a service for the blind.
Direct download: Rstage18_murderInHighSociety.mp3
Category:WCRS Radio Stage -- posted at: 8:48am EDT
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Mon, 22 August 2016
 Isis "Fool's Dare"September 13, 1975
Cindy Lee takes a dare to spend time in an abandoned junkyard. But she's unaware of the danger that lies within. And how is the junkyard connected to a car theft ring? And why doesn't Andrea simply turn to Isis for help when her car is stolen? These questions and more will be discussed on a new episode of the podcast. John and Richard wind up being split on how they feel about this episode. It's good, but is it as good as one of them feels? Also, what were the producers thinking when they dressed Cindy Lee in the more child-like clothing? And just how cool is Tut? Take a listen and let us know what you think. It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com. Moral: "When someone dares you to do something, it's often either something dangerous or wrong to for some other reason. So the question isn't whether you have the guts to do it or not, the question is do you have the nerve enough not to take the dare? Doing anything that you know is wrong is dumb, because you're the one who pays for it."
Guest Cast Charles Cyphers as Sam Niles Frank Whiteman as Cy Khan Josh Albee as Ernie Rothchild Jeff Tyler as Frank Iverson Albert Reed as Dr. Joshua Barnes
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Sat, 20 August 2016
 And for our next trick, we'll bring you a convention panel, an interview, and a discussion of a television shows you should be watching. John S. Drew is joined by Michael Falkner (The Weekly Podioplex) and Krissy Myers and special guest, public relations specialist Sue Soares in our second live episode. Don't forget you can always hear the show live and be part of the conversation by listening in on Saturday mornings from 7-9 EST on our You Tube channel.
Take a moment to let us know what you think of the show in the comments here or by visiting our Facebook page. A new email address will be along shortly, but you can use the contact feature here on the website to get in touch with us as well.
Show Notes 2:50 - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Panel with Keith DeCandido from DragonCon 2015 58:47 - The Weekly Podioplex Promo 59:46 - Colorado Springs Comic Con Promo 1:02:30 - Sue Soares goes into more detail about Colorado Springs Comic Con 1:20:30 - Krissy talks about her initial reactions to watching Batman 66 for the first time in about 15 years. 1:39:39 - John starts up a conversation about watching shows long after the buzz has passed.
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Category:The Chronic Rift Podcast -- posted at: 9:56am EDT
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Fri, 19 August 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the bad guys kept the newbies at bay, but the Sausage Party and Pete's Dragon still performed well in their opening frames. Their days may be numbered as a sword-and-sandals epic gets a modern remake this week, and one has to wonder if Harley Quinn and the Suicide Squad withstand Ben-Hur?
This week also welcomes Denise Lhamon to The Chronic Rift family as joins the show and ushers in the return of the Quick Flicks. Add in some Angry Birds, the story of Raiders, Gotham, Once Upon a Time, and The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 16, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Ben-Hur
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [Second Week] #7 – Star Trek Beyond – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Help Box Office Premieres for the week of August 19th, 2016 Wide Ben-Hur – [PG-13] Kubo and the Two Strings – [PG] War Dogs – [R]
Limited Morris from America – [R] Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV – [PG-13] The People vs Fritz Bauer – [R] A Tale of Love and Darkness – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 16th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Angry Birds Movie – [PG] God’s Not Dead 2 – [PG] Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Me Before You – [PG-13] Our Last Tango – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Gotham: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
This monthly podcast will explore films, television, and radio, that have through time, been “orphaned” and fallen into the realm of the public domain. Diving through the vast online collections on websites like Archive.org it will rediscover these near forgotten pieces of entertainment history.
Quick Flicks
DC Comics and Marvel Studios news
Links
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Michael’s blog at Creative Criticality Denise’s blog at Accessories Not Included
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Tue, 16 August 2016
 "Louie the Lilac" Aired: October 26, 1967 Louie the Lilac wants to corner the flower market of Gotham City with the reasoning that if he does that, he can control the world. It sounds like something similar to what Riddler and Penguin came up with a few weeks ago, but in watching the episode, one finds it kind of makes sense this time. Also, John has stated he's not a fan of Milton Berle, but in discussing this episode, you'll see he actually appreciates Berle in the role of Louie. So what is wrong with this episode? Joining John to discuss the good and the bad of this story is author Jay Smith. Comment on the episode here or write thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.
 Jay Smith is the creator and executive producer for the Parsec Award-winning audio drama series HG World. Since 2009, Jay and his company of players and producers have been telling the story of survivors in the middle of a global zombie uprising. Now in its third season, this "satellite" production has featured dozens of actors across four continents making it a production truly on a global scale. Since its debut, episodes of HG World and its spin-off series, the Parsec finalist The Diary of Jill Woodbine and The Googies have been downloaded close to a million times. Inspired by the golden age of radio, Hidden Harbor Mysteries presents a story inspired by stylish pulp era radio adventures like The Shadow, Sam Spade, The Green Hornet, and I Love a Mystery. Performed by a stellar cast, Hidden Harbor hopes to integrate classic radio storytelling with some modern twists. Jay draws from the work of Orson Welles, Arch Obelor and looks to modern audio dramatists like Douglas Adams and Dirk Maggs as inspiration to create a rich, realistic world of survival horror laced with dark comedy and compelling human drama. Jay holds a BA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University and is working on his Master of Fine Arts from Seton Hill University’s innovative Writing Popular Fiction program. He attends and speaks at various science fiction and literary conventions about podcasting, writing, audio drama, and zombies. HG World can be heard by subscribing through iTunes or visiting the show web site www.goodmorningsurvivors.com.
Direct download: The_Batcave_Podcast_-_Episode_54.mp3
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Mon, 15 August 2016
 Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are apart of the Chronic Rift Network of podcasts. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
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Category:SciFi Diner Podcast -- posted at: 3:17pm EDT
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Sat, 13 August 2016
This week, John and Michael discuss Colin Baker's time as Doctor Who, DragonCon, Sharknado, and a collection of Batman 66 themed podcasts you can listen to for the 50th anniversary of the classic TV series. And being a live experience, there are going to be problems. Pulling back the curtain, you'll find the following:
Take a moment to let us know what you think of the show in the comments here or by visiting our Facebook page. A new email address will be along shortly, but you can use the contact feature here on the website to get in touch with us as well.
Show Notes 6:00 - Are we live? 10:10 Colin Baker as The Doctor 16:05 - Michael talks about DragonCon 2016 24:05 - John thinks we may be seeing the end of Sharknado 36:57 - Generations Geek promo 38:06 - SciFi Diner Podcast promo 40:00 - John shares a collection of Batman 66 themed podcasts
Direct download: The_Chronic_Rift_-_Episode_001.mp3
Category:The Chronic Rift Podcast -- posted at: 12:07pm EDT
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Fri, 12 August 2016
 The Bionic Woman "The Ghosthunter" May 26, 1976
Jaime is sent to act as the governess of the daughter of an OSI scientist. She must also ensure that the sensor device he is working on his not tampered with by any outside forces. The wrinkle is the outside force appears to be the dead wife and mother of the two who is jealous of Jaime.
John is joined by The Bionic Book author, Herbie J. Pilato and writer/producer Joel Eisenberg to discuss this first season ending episode of The Bionic Woman. In addition, John's special guest is Bionic Woman creator and co-writer of the episode, Kenneth Johnson. The two discuss the episode as well as Kenny's history as a producer and writer that lead up to The Bionic Woman.
In addition, John offers a little historical and pop culture perspective of the day this episode aired. Make sure you let us know what you think of the episode by writing director@theosifiles.com.
OUR GUEST FOR THIS EPISODE
 With his start as a producer of The Mike Douglas Show, Kenneth Johnson has had a long, impressive career as a producer, director, writer, and creator of many iconic television and movie characters. From his "The Secret of Bigfoot" episode of The Six Million Dollar Manto his movies such as Steel and Short Circuit 2, Kenny has captured the imagination of many fans of genre television in a way that goes beyond the traditional storytelling process. You can learn more about Kenny and his works by visiting his home page and by writing him. (He really does reply.)
OUR BIONIC OPERATIVES FOR THIS EPISODE
 Herbie J Pilato is a writer/producer who's worked for NBCUniversal, Syfy, A&E, Bravo; Warner Bros., and Sony, among other television networks, and studios. He is also the author of a number of media tie-in/pop-culture books, including Glamour, Gidgets and the Girl Next Door, and The Bionic Book, which features original commentary from Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Harve Bennett, Kenneth Johnson, series creator (and sci-fi-novelist king Martin Caidin), and Richard Anderson (who wrote the Foreword). As the Founder of the Classic TV Preservation Society (a nonprofit organization dedicated to the positive influence of classic TV programming), Herbie J offers TV & Self-Esteem Seminars to schools, colleges, community, senior and business centers around the country. Each week he serves as host and moderator at the Barnes & Noble Media Center in Burbank, CA for Throwback Thursdays- one of L.A.'s most unique live events where, as he says, "the past and present TV, film, publishing, music and positive-thought communities mix, mingle and meet." For more information about Throwback Thursdays, the Classic TV Preservation Society, or any of Herbie J's books, email: classictvps@gmail.com or visit: www.classictvps.blogspot.com.
 Joel Eisenberg is a writer and producer whose new book series, “The Chronicles of Ara”, an epic 8-volume fantasy saga written with Stephen Hillard, has been released to rave reviews by Incorgnito Publishing’s Topos Books imprint. Joel is a partner in Eisenberg-Fisher Productions and former head of EMO Films@Paramount Studios, feature film production companies. He is the co-founder of All Cities Media, an entertainment industry networking group. His events have been hosted by Warner Brothers, Paramount Studios, Sunset-Gower Studios and the Law Offices of Greenberg-Traurig, among others. Feature projects include “Unreleased” and “April Showers”, the latter based on the Columbine school shootings scenario. “January Rain” and “Assassin and Son” are presently in development, as is a new television version of an old horror comic book favorite (to be “re-announced” shortly). Joel is the writer of several award-winning independent feature films and producer of a slate of past and upcoming feature and television projects including “Mirkwood,” based on the amazon.com bestseller and the aforementioned “The Chronicles of Ara” fantasy novel series. In early 2007, Joel was fortunate to have received substantial international publicity by locating, identifying, organizing and archiving a long-considered lost handwritten John Steinbeck archive, collectively valued at nearly $1 million. Author: “How to Survive a Day Job,” “Championship Networking,” “The Mirkwood Codex” (upcoming). Contributor: “Tales of the Dead” and numerous others. Learn more about Joel and his works by visiting his website.
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Thu, 11 August 2016
WCRS Radiostage returns with a new Brick Wall Mystery. Author MJ Byran and his literary alter ego are called upon to help someone who is being threatened by a ghost. Is this the real deal or is there something more to it? Written by David Binkley.
Direct download: Rstage16_theGhostThatKilled.mp3
Category:WCRS Radio Stage -- posted at: 10:26am EDT
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Wed, 10 August 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Amanda Waller and her crazy idea took over the box office and defied critics as Suicide Squad walked away with the gold. The real test comes this week as Harley Quinn and company face off against Disney's newest live-action fairy tale remake in Pete's Dragon. How will the bad guys stand up against the pure innocence of Pete and Elliott?
The home entertainment front is TV heavy this week, spotlighting the effervescent Supergirl, the suspenseful 11.22.63, and the adventure of NCIS: New Orleans. Add in a dash of Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman as another classics comes to Blu-Ray, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 9, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Pete’s Dragon
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Suicide Squad – [New Release] #7 – Lights Out – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rise of the Planet of the Apes Box Office Premieres for the week of August 12th, 2016 Wide Pete’s Dragon – [PG] Florence Foster Jenkins – [PG-13] Sausage Party – [R]
Limited Hell or High Water – [R] Operation Chromite – [NR] Edge of Winter – [R] Ghost Team – [PG-13]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 9th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Addicted to Fresno – [NR] A Hologram for the King – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Weiner – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Supergirl: Season One (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
11.22.63: A Look Back
Quick Flicks
None
Links
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Michael’s blog at Creative Criticality
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Tue, 9 August 2016
 We start with another thrilling science fiction tale adapted for radio on “X-Minus One”: “A Logic Named Joe,” based on the short story by Murray Leinster that first appeared in “Astounding Science Fiction” in March of 1946. Fifty years before the internet, Leinster’s story predicted the use of household computers (“logics”) and the dangers and privacy concerns that would arise once they were networked together. Then the quips never stop when the one, the only Groucho Marx hosts “You Bet Your Life.” A train conductor and a longshoreman, then a diamond merchant and a dime-store saleswoman provide fodder for a flood of one-liners and snappy ad-libs from the funniest man on radio.
Episodes
X Minus One “A Logic Named Joe” December 28, 1955 4:19
You Bet Your Life “The Secret Word is Money” March 22, 1950 32: 38
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_X_MINUS_ONE_and_YOU_BET_YOUR_LIFE.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 11:51am EDT
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Mon, 8 August 2016
 Shazam! "Debbie"September 13, 1975
Debbie is a girl who finds herself attracted to wrong people, despite her mother's warnings. When she finds herself getting in too deep and her life in danger, can Captain Marvel save her in time? Also, what happened to Captain Marvel?
On our last Shazam! review, we pointed out how the show did nothing new or innovative with the premiere of the second season. It all seemed like business as usual. Be careful what you wish for. As the credits to this second episode begin, one can see there is clearly someone new in terms of who is wearing the big red suit. John Davey takes over the role of Captain Marvel. Hosts John and Richard discuss Davey's first outing and draw their own comparisons, from childhood and today, to the portrayals of the two actors in the series.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "When a parent sets rules and regulations, it really is a form of expression of their love and concern. Sometimes the hardest thing for them to say is "no." But we can be sure that if they say "no", that most of the time there's a good reason for it."
Guest Cast Cindy Henderson as Debbie Harry Moses as Tom Casey Young as Paul
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Fri, 5 August 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Jason Bourne took down the Enterprise as Matt Damon ends his nine year hiatus from the role with a bang. Kirk and crew held off the Bad Moms and the nerve-wracking stunts of Nerve, but this week's good guys may have a tough time against next week's bad guys as the Suicide Squad explodes into theaters.
On the home entertainment front, a handful of big name comedies join The Killing Joke on disc, and The Huntsman brings the Winter's War to digital. TV on DVD is spy drama with Blindspot and The Blacklist, and the sinking of the most famous unsinkable ship comes forward on Blu-Ray. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for August 2, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Suicide Squad
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Jason Bourne – [New Release] #7 – Ghostbusters – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rise of the Planet of the Apes Box Office Premieres for the week of August 5th, 2016 Wide Suicide Squad – [PG-13] Nine Lives – [PG]
Limited Little Men – [PG] Front Cover – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of August 2nd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Meet the Blacks – [R] Confirmation – [NR] Batman: The Killing Joke – [R] Keanu – [R] Mother’s Day – [PG-13] Red Sonja: Queen of Plagues – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Chosen – [R] The Huntsman: Winter’s War – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Blindspot: Season One (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
The Titanic (1996) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Remake This Movie RIGHT! “Remake This Movie RIGHT!” is a bi-weekly podcast where we take a classic film that is actively being remade by Hollywood studio execs, and craft our own version of how a modern retelling should go. Does the story need updating? Should characters or motives be tweaked? Do we need more muppets? We take all factors into account, concoct our film, and then offer a Final Pitch to you in movie trailer form. By the end of each episode, we will Remake This Movie RIGHT!
Quick Flicks
None
Links
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Michael’s blog at Creative Criticality
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Tue, 2 August 2016
 John is joined by Dan Greenfield of 13th Dimension to talk with comic artist Michael Allred. Allred recently completed his run as cover artist for the Batman 66 comic series. In this interview, he discusses how Batman and 60s television influenced his artistic endeavors, how he approached the assignment of cover artist, favorite cover assignments, and working with his family in the comics field. Take a listen and enjoy.
 Michael 'Doc' Allred grew up in the 60's and 70's and was surrounded with the best in pop culture and a steady diet of music, movies and comic books including the three B's: Beatles, Bond and Batman to the point of obsession.
So it should come as no surprise that he keeps a hand in film and music (He's the lead singer and guitarist for The Gear), but comic books have always been a seminal source of joy for Mike and that joy remains the main ingredient in most of his work.
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Mon, 1 August 2016
 Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are apart of the Chronic Rift Network of podcasts.
Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
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Sat, 30 July 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Star Trek warps into number one on a profitable weekend, defeating the pets, the Ice Age, and scares in the dark. The Enterprise (or what's left of her) has star power, but so does super-agent Jason Bourne, who makes his return to theaters after a while off. Can Kirk defeat Bourne, or will the Enterprise crash and burn?
On the home entertainment front, The Boss and Hardcore Henry make their disc debuts, and the Joker takes a dark swing at the Caped Crusader as The Killing Joke comes to digital. We also get another movie marathon on the Satellite of Love, a new Criterion release, and a brief look at the month of August as we wrap up a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 26, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Jason Bourne
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Star Trek Beyond – [New Release] #7 – The Legend of Tarzan – [-4]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Cowboys and Aliens Box Office Premieres for the week of July 29th, 2016 Wide Jason Bourne – [PG-13] Bad Moms – [R] Nerve – [PG-13]
Limited Equity – [R] Tallulah – [NR] (Netflix) The Tenth Man – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of July 26th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Boss – [R] Hardcore Henry – [R] Criminal – [R] I Am Wrath – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Batman: The Killing Joke – [R] God’s Not Dead 2 – [PG]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXXVI (1988-1999) Blu-Rays From the Past
The New World (2005) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip. Quick Flicks
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Sat, 23 July 2016
 SciFi Diner Podcast 274: Our Interview with John Morton (Luke’s Gunner from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)A Farpoint Interview
Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are apart of the Chronic Rift Network of podcasts. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
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Fri, 22 July 2016
 It’s summer time, so I’m giving you a bunch of summer-themed shows. First off, Eve Arden returns as everyone’s favorite sardonic English teacher, Our Miss Brooks. She’s on her summer vacation, but just can’t seem to connect with her would-be paramour, science teacher, Mr. Boyton. Then two episodes of the slice-of-life dramedy, Vic and Sade. First, with only six months until Christmas, everyone is trying to sell holiday cards. Then the family joins in on a simple study of the minutiae of life, discussing everything from sweaters to hail to bacon sandwiches.
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Our Miss Brooks
“Summer Vacation”
September 4, 1955
2:57
Vic and Sade
“Grandpa Snyder’s Christmas Cards”
June 1, 1939
37:45
“Bacon Sandwiches”
August 14, 1940
47:20
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_OUR_MISS_BROOKS_and_VIC_AND_SADE.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 5:42pm EDT
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Wed, 20 July 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, we celebrate a fifth merry un-birthday for the show since we missed the actual date last month. In lieu of wood or silverware, we'll take the Ghostbusters, which couldn't overcome The Secret Life of Pets, but did well with a new record and positive reactions. Of course, Captain Kirk and the Enterprise are bearing down as Star Trek Beyond hits theaters this week, leaving us to wonder how well two franchise sequels will do head to head.
On the home entertainment front, two other goliaths clash as Batman and Superman bring the Dawn of Justice, Back to the Future and Ghostbusters both get new documentaries, and TV on DVD gets post-apocalyptic with The 100, a whole lot of Tatiana Maslanys with Orphan Black, and a Person of Interest boxset for spice. Wrap it up with a look back at the 1920s as The Daughter of Dawn comes to Blu-Ray, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 19, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Star Trek Beyond
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Secret Life of Pets – [Second Week] #7 – Central Intelligence – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Captain America: The First Avenger Box Office Premieres for the week of July 22nd, 2016 Wide Star Trek Beyond – [PG-13] Ice Age: Collision Course – [PG] Lights Out – [PG-13]
Limited Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie – [R] Don’t Think Twice – [R] Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 19th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [PG-13] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition – [R] Outatime: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine – [UR] The Perfect Match – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Keanu – [R] Mother’s Day – [PG-13] Ghostheads – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Person of Interest: Season Five (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
To Have and Have Not (1944) – [NR] The Daughter of Dawn (1920) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Batcave Podcast The Batcave Podcast is an Internet show that takes a look at each and every episode of the 60s Batman television series. Host John S. Drew celebrates the great and looks to see where the show went wrong as it slid into oblivion in its third and final season with a different guest host each week. In the end, John is attempting to justify his love for this series, not to the listener, but to himself. Join him on this long, strange trip.
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Sat, 16 July 2016
 After a three-week break, The Weekly Podioplex is back! On an all-new edition, Dory is still swimming strong after four weeks, but she couldn't outrun the Secret Life of Pets. The pets have spooky competition the week as the controversial Ghostbusters reboot is ready to take the stage. Can the thirty-year old brand overcome the grumpy fans and prove that it's the one to call?
On the home entertainment front, The Divergent Series: Allegiant and Green Room dominate the movies while iZombie and Slasher make their way to TV on DVD. To top it all off, Universal refreshes things with pop art Blu-Rays from the Past as a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only available on The Chronic Rift Network, floods into your earbuds.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for July 12, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Ghostbusters
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Secret Life of Pets – [New Release] #7 – The BFG – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Box Office Premieres for the week of July 15th, 2016 Wide Ghostbusters – [PG-13] The Infiltrator – [R]
Limited Café Society – [PG-13] Phantom Boy – [NR] Undrafted – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of July 12th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Green Room – [R] The Divergent Series: Allegiant – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Boss – [R] Hardcore Henry – [R] Outlaws and Angels – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
iZombie: Season Two (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
American Graffiti (1973) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Anomaly Podcast Welcome to Anomaly Geek Girl Podcasts and Blog. Articles and episodes feature topics such as: Sci Fi and Fantasy books, games, movies & television shows, costuming & cosplay, conventions, theatre & general geek culture. There’s a little something here for the geek in every one.
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Mon, 11 July 2016
 Here's the story about a guy who volunteers on one of those call-in help lines - but gets a bit too involved.
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Sun, 10 July 2016
 A Shore Leave Interview
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Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
Direct download: SciFi_Diner_Podcast_273__Our_Interview_with_Jesse_Rath_Defiance_and_18_to_Life.mp3
Category:SciFi Diner Podcast -- posted at: 7:41am EDT
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Thu, 7 July 2016
 HTD returns to revisit his 2015 predictions and double down with more for 2016. See if you can predict his predictions! Hear him cap on the LA Rams, show fanboy love for Tom Terrific, and be all around ESPecially predictful! Also, get his after-the-fact Oscar picks! (Recorded in February 2016 for maximum delayed gratification). HTD EXPRESS – Subscribers! Look for The Handsome Timmy D Express in your feed! Tim will interview creative folks in the entertainment industry about their process. Free with your Dan & Travis Show subscription! Find us online at thedanandtravisshow.libsyn.com, at Facebook, follow us on twitter @thedanandtravis, add us on Google+, email the MailSac at danandtravis@gmail.com, or find us at The Chronic Rift Network.
Direct download: In_A_Style_Such_As_HTD_Predictions_2016.mp3
Category:The Dan and Travis Show -- posted at: 7:11pm EDT
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Wed, 6 July 2016
 Isis "The Lights of MysteryMountain"September 6, 1975
We begin our reviews of The Secrets of Isis with this episode. Cindy Lee reports of the strange lights in the skies over Mystery Mountain. Is it possible that an alien invasion is coming? There are those missing people to account for. And what happens when Cindy Lee herself disappears?
John and Richard discuss the the poor transformation sequence, the lack of stunts, and the odd plot choices in this opening story. Despite all this, they also both agree that this is a much better beginning episode for a series than Shazam! got.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "Practical jokes can be taken too far."
Guest Cast Kelly Thordson as Joel Moss Hank Brandt as Sheriff Harley Kenneth Wolger as Art Byron Michael Maitland as Chick Jeffers Albert Reed as Dr. Joshua Barnes
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Mon, 4 July 2016
 John sits down with Deborah Dozier Potter, the daughter of Batman 66 executive producer William Dozier. They discuss his development of the series, the highs and lows, and his life after the series ended. In addition, they also talk about Deborah's life as an actress, a Hollywood agent, and an author. Finally, they talk about how Deborah overcame her Post Tramatic Stress Disorder thanks to the love of her dog, Buster, which led to her writing her book, Let Buster Lead.  Deborah Dozier Potter is a performing arts enthusiast and patron. She was raised in a family of respected film, television and theatre professionals in New York City, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. She worked as a stage and film actress before becoming an actors' agent then starting her own talent agency and management company. She has lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, since 1979 and is an active partner in Hotel Santa Fe and Five & Dime general stores, a multi-state retail business. She authored the 2007 published memoir, Let Buster Lead, subtitled "my discovery of love, post-traumatic stress disorder and self-assurance". Ms. Potter is a volunteer faculty member of The New Mexico School for the Arts and a political, charity and arts supporter. Her husband, Earl Potter, is a prominent business owner and a retired attorney. Their son, H. C. “Cody” Potter, also lives in Santa Fe. Potter previously has served as a New Mexico representative to the President's Advisory Council on the Arts/Kennedy Center from 1993 until 2001 and from 2009 to the present. Visit Deborah's website - Let Buster Lead.
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Sat, 2 July 2016
 A Shore Leave Interview Please call the listener line at 1(260) 577-2428, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. We are a part of the Chronic Rift Network of podcasts. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M.
Direct download: SciFi_Diner_Podcast_272__Our_Interview_with_Rekha_Sharma_Battlestar_Galactica_The_Twilight_Zone_The_Lone_Gunmen.mp3
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Thu, 30 June 2016
 Thanks to Kliph Nesteroff’s brilliant new book, “The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, and the History of American Comedy” for making me aware of a comedian and an OTR show I had never heard of before. Harry Einstein, who is the father of comedians Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (a.k.a. Super Dave Osborne) had a successful career in the 1940s and ‘50s working under the persona of Parkyakarkus – “Parky” for short. The conceit was that Parky was a malapropism-prone Greek restaurant owner in Hollywood. Parky appeared on the Eddie Cantor and Al Jolson shows, and then, from June of 1945 to July of 1948, on his own show, “Meet Me At Parky’s.” “Jeff Regan, Investigator” was one the many shows that Jack Webb had a hand in. When he left to create “Dragnet,” it went off the air. But it was resurrected a year later starring Frank Graham. Not quite a comedy, but not too hard-boiled either, “Jeff Regan, Investigator” deftly balances the light and dark sides of P.I.s from the Golden Age of Radio.
Episodes Meet Me At Parky’s “The New Landlady” June 17, 1945 4:15
Jeff Regan, Investigator “She's Lovely, She's Engaged, She Eats Soybeans” July 9, 1950 35:06
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_MEET_ME_AT_PARKYS_and_JEFF_REGAN.mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 8:04pm EDT
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Mon, 27 June 2016
 On an all-new triple feature edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a good week to be lost under the sea as Finding Dory found box office gold and a slew of new records. The forgetful blue tang faces some steep competition over the next three weeks as your podcast host takes a vacation, including Independence Day: Resurgence, The BFG, and The Secret Life of Pets. Can Dory withstand box office fire of that magnitude?
On the home entertainment front, the list is a who's who of spring releases playing companion to the high-definition adventures of the Ninth Doctor. Add on a threesome of Blu-ray classics, and it's an edition of The Weekly Podioplex that is stuffed to the gills on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 21, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Independence Day: Resurgence
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Finding Dory – [New Release] #7 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Cars 2 Box Office Premieres for the weeks of June 24th-July 8th, 2016 June 24th, 2016 Wide Independence Day: Resurgence – [PG-13] The Shallows – [PG-13] Free State of Jones – [R]
Limited Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words – [R] Misconception – [PG-13]
Wide The BFG – [PG] The Purge: Election Year – [R] The Legend of Tarzan – [PG-13]
Limited Our Kind of Traitor – [NR] July 8th, 2016 Wide The Secret Life of Pets – [PG] Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates – [R]
Limited Captain Fantastic – [R]
Home Entertainment for the weeks of June 21st-July 5th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
June 21st
The Brothers Grimsby – [R] My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [PG-13] Midnight Special – [PG-13]
June 28th
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – [R] Precious Cargo – [R] Kung Fu Panda 3 – [PG]
July 5th
By the Sea – [R] Code of Honor – [R] Term Life – [R] Crime Drama
New Releases on Digital Video
June 21st
Miracles From Heaven – [PG] The Divergent Series: Allegiant – [PG-13]
June 28th
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [PG-13] Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition – [R] Green Room – [R]
July 5th
Cabin Fever – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
June 21st
Doctor Who: The First Series (2005) How to Get Away with Murder: Season Two (2015) June 28th
Two Guys and a Girl (aka Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place): Complete Series (1998-2001) July 5th
House of Cards: Season Four (2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
June 21st
The Unsinkable Molly Brown (1964) – [NR]
June 28th
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) [Criterion Collection] – [PG]
July 5th
Stripes (1981) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Terry Mixon Terry Mixon is author of The Empire of Bones Saga and The Humanity Unlimited Saga. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Army 101st Airborne Division. He also worked alongside the flight controllers in the Mission Control Center at the NASA Johnson Space Center for almost two decades, supporting the Space Shuttle program, the International Space Station, and other human spaceflight projects during his tenure there.
Paul E. Cooley – Shadow Publications A writer, podcaster, and software architect from Houston, Texas, Paul E Cooley has been writing since the age of 12. In 2009, he began producing free psychological thriller and horror podcasts, essays, and reviews.
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Sat, 18 June 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, it was a good week to be a newcomer as bank heists, orcs, and supernatural terror won the weekend. Also, adding credence to what has been a bad punchline for a long time, so did China as they continue on course to become the world's largest movie market. To combat the specters this week, Disney is taking another adventure with a forgetful fish in Finding Dory. It will likely perform well, but will it overcome the curse of lackluster sequels in 2016? On the home entertainment front, we visit 10 Cloverfield Lane, watch London fall, and welcome home old friends with Star Trek, the X-Files, and Dark Shadows. Wrap it all up with a look at next month's cinematic offerings, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network. Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 14, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Finding Dory
Top Ten #1 – The Conjuring 2 – [New Release] #7 – The Angry Birds Movie – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Green Lantern Box Office Premieres for the week of June 17th, 2016 Wide Finding Dory – [PG] Central Intelligence – [PG-13]
Limited Swiss Army Man – [R] The Last King – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of June 14th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
10 Cloverfield Lane – [PG-13] London Has Fallen – [R] Gridlocked – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – [R] Eye in the Sky – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) The X-Files: The Complete Series (1993-2016) Blu-Rays From the Past
Airport: The Complete Collection (1970-1979) Airport (1970) – [G] Airport 1975 (1974) – [PG] Airport ‘77 (1977) – [PG] The Concorde: Airport ‘79 (1979) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Quantum Leap Podcast The Quantum Leap Podcast is a Barren Space Production with the purpose of exploring the Quantum Leap Universe episode by episode. This podcast will cover all five seasons of one of the best television shows of all time by delving into all 96 episodes one by one and not spoiling upcoming plot points so first timers can follow along. We will be doing approximately two shows per month taking about three years. We will dissect each and every show looking for the meanings morals and lessons we can learn while keeping track of the overall arc of the show.
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Thu, 9 June 2016
On the home theater front, it's a list of big hitters, including Disney's Zootopia, Michael Bay, and George Clooney. TV takes a Quantum Leap this week, and a Star Trek blockbuster goes Blu with a director's cut. What more could you want? It's a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for June 7, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Now You See Me 2
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows – [New Release] #7 – Neighbors: Sorority Rising – [-2]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Super 8 Box Office Premieres for the week of June 10th, 2016 Wide Now You See Me 2 – [PG-13] Warcraft – [PG-13] The Conjuring 2 – [R]
Limited Genius – [PG-13] Diary of a Chambermaid – [NR] King Jack – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of June 7th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Zootopia – [PG] 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi – [R] Hail, Caesar! – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [PG-13] Midnight Special – [PG-13] Electra Woman & Dyna Girl – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Quantum Leap: Season One (1989) Rizzoli & Isles: Season Six (2015) Blu-Rays From the Past
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – The Director’s Cut (1982) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
The Melting Potcast The Melting Potcast: A Little of Everything, from Everyone, Everywhere. It's also your source for really bad food and writing puns. Our crew gives you never-before heard fiction in a variety show setting, featuring different types of segments. This is a melting pot, after all!
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Sun, 5 June 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Apocalypse has arrived, but it's certainly not the big Memorial Day winner that everyone had hoped. In fact, even with a new milestone under their ears, Disney couldn't save the holiday from a soft start to the summer season. Hoping to take advantage of that performance is a set of lean green pizza-eating ninja heroes on the half shell, but can their zany antics dethrone the X-Men? On the home theater front, it's CG gods versus Jane Austen and the undead, with an inspirational Olympic biodrama to run circles around both. Add a little discussion to dismiss some fear-mongering, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
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Thu, 2 June 2016
Brian Cutler was born in Los Angeles; he has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 60 years. He has had an extensive career in theatre, film, and television, including starring in the hit series The Secrets of ISIS and co-starring in Emergency, The Long Hot Summer, and Young Lawyers. Brian has guest starred on over 100 major television shows and appeared in over 200 national commercials. He has been teaching film, television and commercial acting technique to both beginners and professionals for over 40 years.
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Wed, 1 June 2016
 King Tut is back in Gotham City with a new set of predictions that includes the identity of Batman. But just what is the purpose of all these predictions? Tut doesn't seem interested in gaining control of Gotham City as his new kingdom. He's more interested in gaining control of the universe and his scheme will ensure this happens. And where is Batgirl in all this? Joining John to discuss this episode, one of the better of the third season and a fitting continuation of the Tut storyline, is Shazam/Isis Podcast host Richard F. Lee.
 Richard Lee is a Batman fan who was first introduced to Batman '66 through the wide release movie and the View Master reels. Richard's biography was published in Who's Who in America, 2000 Millennial Edition. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington, a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Gonzaga School of Law, and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is also a practicing member of the Washington State Bar Association. Richard is currently practicing law in his home state of Washington.
Direct download: The_Batcave_Podcast_-_Episode_53.mp3
Category:Batcave Podcast -- posted at: 5:28pm EDT
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Tue, 31 May 2016
 The United States was only a couple months into World War Two when tonight’s episode of the classic comedy “The Great Gildersleeve” takes place. In an effort to raise money for war-time relief, Gildy gets dragged into posing as a (female – what else?) fortune teller. Despite the standard sit-com set-up, this takes some very funny twists and turns. Then Orson Welles returns as Harry Lime in “The Lives of Harry Lime.” Not quite the psychopathic murderer he was in the movie “The Third Man,” where he originated the role, here Welles’ Lime is more a charming, ne’er-do-well con man. Tonight, has he met his match in a pair of similarly-charming con artists?
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The Great Gildersleeve "Fortune Teller" March 1, 1942 4:33
The Lives of Harry Lime “The Double Double-Cross” January 18, 1952 35:15
Direct download: Presenting_the_Transcription_Feature_-_THE_GREAT_GILDERSLEEVE_and_THE_LIVES_OF_HARRY_LIME..mp3
Category:Presenting the Transcription Feature -- posted at: 7:48pm EDT
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Mon, 30 May 2016
 Please call the listener line at 1.888.508.4343, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M Welcome to the Diner. If you have listened to the show for sometime, we would love to have you leave feedback on iTunes. We know not all of you use iTunes, but for those that do, it helps us become more visible. If you don’t use iTunes, your feedback is still valuable. Visit our webpage at http://scifidinerpodcast.com and leave a comment on the show notes or email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com. We want to know what you are thinking about what we are saying and what shows you are watching.
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Category:SciFi Diner Podcast -- posted at: 7:38pm EDT
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Sat, 28 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the box office went to the birds as Rovio's avian avatars struck down #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan. Unfortunately, the X-Men are bringing Apocalypse to theaters. Will the Angry Birds and their slingshot be able to withstand the mutant uprising?
Meanwhile, Disney strikes back with the heroes of the Coast Guard on your home theater, and a long lost adventure in time and space comes home with Doctor Who and The Underwater Menace. Add in Zoolander, the risen Messiah, Kevin Arnold, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 24, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: X-Men: Apocalypse
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Angry Birds Movie – [New Release] #7 – The Darkness – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – The Hangover: Part II Box Office Premieres for the week of May 27th, 2016 Wide X-Men: Apocalypse – [PG-13] Alice Through the Looking Glass – [PG]
Limited The Ones Below – [R] Chevalier – [NR]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 24th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Finest Hours – [PG-13] Zoolander No. 2 – [PG-13] Risen – [PG-13] How to Be Single – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Hail, Caesar! – [PG-13] 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi – [R] The Brothers Grimsby – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Doctor Who: The Underwater Menace (1967) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Season Four, Volume 1, “Beyond the Known Universe” (2015) The Wonder Years: Season Five (1991)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Manhunter (1986) – [R]
Podcast Promos
“Remake This Movie RIGHT!” is a bi-weekly podcast where we take a classic film that is actively being remade by Hollywood studio execs, and craft our own version of how a modern retelling should go. Does the story need updating? Should characters or motives be tweaked? Do we need more muppets? We take all factors into account, concoct our film, and then offer a Final Pitch to you in movie trailer form. By the end of each episode, we will Remake This Movie RIGHT!
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Sun, 22 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan joined forces with the denizens of The Jungle Book to maintain the Disney domination on the box office, including another milestone for the Marvel team. This week's competition involve some upset fowl with a porcine grudge and a slingshot, another comedic look at collegiate life, and a 1970s detective procedural. Do they have a chance at stopping the march of Mouse House?
Add in dirty old men and witches on disk, a biopic and a CG fantasy adventure on streaming, and the complete adventures of a fan-favorite warrior princess on TV, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 17, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Angry Birds
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Captain America: Civil War – [Second Week] #7 – The Huntsman: Winter’s War – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Box Office Premieres for the week of May 20th, 2016 Wide Angry Birds – [PG] Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising – [R] The Nice Guys – [R]
Limited Maggie’s Plan – [R] Ma ma – [R]
Home Entertainment for the week of May 17th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Dirty Grandpa – [R] The Witch – [R] Dementia – [NR]
New Releases on Digital Video
Gods of Egypt – [PG-13] Triple 9 – [R] Race – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Xena: Warrior Princess: The Complete Series (1995-2001) Orange Is the New Black: Season Three (2015) The Facts of Life: Season Nine (1987)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Dark Passage (1947) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman were two of the most influential television programs of the 70's. During the height of their popularity, Steve Austin (Lee Majors) and Jaime Sommers (Lindsay Wagner) would battle Fembots, Bigfoot, Venus Death Probes, deadly duplicates, foreign spies, and bitter cold to protect the United States' interests through the O.S.I. Every other Sunday, hosts John S. Drew and Paul K. Bisson talk about one episode from either series in depth with another fan of the series. The podcast looks at the episodes, the pilot movies, and the reunion movies covering them from synopsis to review to a look at the mythology of both series.
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Sun, 15 May 2016
 On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan tore up the box office as Captain America: Civil War broke records worldwide for Disney and Marvel. With little competition this week combined with critical and audience acclaim, the storm will likely continue for another weekend. But the Marvel influence doesn't stop there as the Deadpool, the Merc with a Mouth, brings home the chimichangas on DVD and Blu-Ray this week. Add a side of classic television for your home cinema, a dash of undead Jane Austen for on demand streaming, and a little extra spice for flavor, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 10, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Money Monster
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – Captain America: Civil War – [New Release] #7 – Zootopia – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Thor Box Office Premieres for the week of May 13th, 2016 Wide Money Monster – [R] The Darkness – [PG-13]
Limited Love & Friendship – [PG] High-Rise – [R] Last Days in the Desert – [PG-13] Dheepan – [R] Kill Zone 2 – [NR] Sunset Song – [R] What We Become – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of May 10th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Deadpool – [R] The Boy – [PG-13] Synchronicity – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – [PG-13] Risen – [PG-13] Regression – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Newhart: Season Five (1986) Beauty & the Beast: Season Three (2014) The Untouchables: The Complete Series (1959-1963) Have Gun – Will Travel: The Complete Series (1957-1963)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Manhattan Project (1986) – [PG-13]
Podcast Promos
Tuning in to SciFi TV Tuning in to SciFi TV is the genre fan's weekly guide to science fiction and fantasy television. Think of us as the viewer’s digest, tour guides or sherpas for the genre rather than critics. We’ll always share our honest opinions but we also plan to keep things fun.
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Sun, 8 May 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli found a turkey in the box office jungle as all of the newcomers fell short. But this is where The Jungle Book's reign ends as #TeamIronMan and #TeamCap clash in the long awaited Captain America: Civil War. While Marvel fans strap on their armor, Airwolf, the super helicopter of the 1980s, comes home to roost in a complete series set. Add in another round of winter wares in home entertainment and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for May 3, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Captain America: Civil War
Box Office Report Top Ten #1 – The Jungle Book – [Third Week] #7 – Ratchet & Clank – [New Release]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Thor
Box Office Premieres for the week of May 6th, 2016 Wide Captain America: Civil War – [PG-13]
Limited A Bigger Splash – [R] Pelé: Birth of a Legend – [PG] Band of Outsiders – [NR] Being Charlie – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of May 3rd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The 5th Wave – [PG-13] Joy – [PG-13] Remember – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Zoolander No. 2 – [PG-13] The Witch – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Airwolf: The Complete Series (1984-1987) The Last Ship: Season Two (2015) Lexx: The Complete Series (1997-2002)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Independence Day (1996) – [PG-13] Top Gun (1986) – [PG]
Podcast Promos
Earth Station MCU Welcome to the Earth Station MCU Podcast, your home for all things related to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Agents of SHIELD, Agent Carter, the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy and so much more.
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Tue, 3 May 2016
 Shazam! "On Winning"September 6, 1975
The second season of Shazam! begins and it looks like business as usual. In fact, that's the problem here, for a season premiere of a hot Saturday morning television show, the opening of its second season is somewhat lackluster. Two brothers are vying for their father's attention and the younger of the two feels left out. But he soon learns that his father loves him enough to risk his life for him.
The second season of Shazam! begins and while there are many changes in store for the coming season, this first episode doesn't seem to demonstrate it. John and Richard discuss how what is right with a usual episode of Shazam! is what is wrong with this season opener. Plus, they discuss how the Elders flashbacks that Billy has during the course of the episode are not neccessary and won't be missed on Isis.
It's all here and we want to hear from you on what you think of the episode. Write us as ShazamIsisPodcast@gmail.com.
Moral: "Winning isn't the important thing. What is important, is to do the very best you can. And a parent's love is a very special kind of love, its so big, that no matter how many brothers or sisters you have, there's more than enough love for everyone."
Guest Cast Stephen R. Hudis as Dan John Lupton as Craig Enright Eric Shea as Corky
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Mon, 2 May 2016
 “Dragnet” returns with a tale ofthe drug trade. In 1951 marijuana was available for 75 centsa joint. Detectives Friday and Romero are on the track of thekingpin behind the narcotics racket, “The Big Tomato.” ThenFriday himself, Jack Webb, guest stars on “The Bob HopeShow.” After Hope’s timely comedy monologue, he joins Sgt.Joe Friday in a homicide investigation. Even if the onlystiff Bob’s ever seen stretched out was one on New Year’s Eve, witha nose like his, you bet he can smell a crime a mile away.
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Dragnet
“The Big Tomato”
February 25, 1951
4:06
The Bob Hope Show
“Guest: Jack Webb”
February 4, 1953
36:06
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Fri, 29 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli remained king of the box office jungle as the Huntsman fell on his axe, and the Man-Cub faces some competition from comedies as the box office prepares for #TeamCap and #TeamIronMan to wage Civil War. Meanwhile, the home entertainment slate clears the decks with some winter wares and an animated return to the three-hour tour, and the chimichangas get delivered on streaming by the Merc with a Mouth. Cap it all off with a look at May's coming attractions, and you have a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 26, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Keanu
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Jungle
Book – [Second Week] #7 – Criminal –
[-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Fast
Five Box Office Premieres for the week of April 29th, 2016 Wide Keanu – [R] Mother’s Day – [PG-13] Ratchet & Clank – [PG]
Limited Papa Hemingway in
Cuba – [R] The Wait – [NR] Viva –
[R] Home Entertainment for the week of April 26th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Krampus – [PG-13] Ride Along 2 – [PG-13] Jane’s Got a Gun – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Deadpool – [R] Dirty Grandpa – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Royal Pains: Season Seven (2015) The New Adventures of Gilligan: The Complete Series (1974-1977)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Death Becomes Her (1992) – [PG-13] Dumbo (1941) – [Approved]
Podcast Promos
The Hollywood Outsider The Hollywood Outsider Podcast is four guys who love the same things you do - Entertainment. Not always PC, but always entertaining, our Podcast is for people who LOVE movies & TV.
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Tue, 26 April 2016
 The SciFi Diner Podcast Please call the listener line at 1.888.508.4343, Email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com or visit us on Twitter @scifidiner. Facebook Fan Page. And check out our YouTube channel. Tonight’s Diners: Scott, Miles, and M
Welcome to the Diner. If you have listened to the show for sometime, we would love to have you leave feedback on iTunes. We know not all of you use iTunes, but for those that do, it helps us become more visible. If you don’t use iTunes, your feedback is still valuable. Visit our webpage at http://scifidinerpodcast.com and leave a comment on the show notes or email us at scifidinerpodcast@gmail.com We want to know what you are thinking about what we are saying and what shows you are watching.
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Sun, 24 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Mowgli became king of the box office jungle, and with a stunning performance and reception, it may be difficult for The Huntsman to dethrone the man-cub. Meanwhile, home entertainment welcomes some more winter warriors to your shelf, including Leo and the bear, Norm of the North, and the Croatoan of Haven. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 19, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Huntsman: Winter’s War
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Jungle Book – [New Release] #7 – My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rio Box Office Premieres for the week of April 22nd, 2016 Wide The Huntsman: Winter’s War – [PG-13]
Limited Elvis & Nixon – [R] Tale of Tales – [NR] Compadres – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of April 19th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Revenant – [R] Ip Man 3 – [PG-13] The Lady in the Van – [PG-13] Norm of the North – [PG] Fifty Shades of Black – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
The Choice – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Veep: Season Four (2015) Pretty Little Liars: Season Six (2015) Haven: Season Six (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Holcroft Covenant (1985) – [R]
Podcast Promos
Talking Apes TV Every episode of TALKING APES TV will delve into one episode of the PLANET OF THE APES TV Series, with plenty of quotes, audio and social commentary pulled from each show. Quick Flicks
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Mon, 18 April 2016
 Episode 36, Superhero League Adventure Squad
Science fiction writer Scott Pearson (Star Trek: The Original Series: The More Things Change) and his daughter welcome comic book artist Christopher Jones to chat about his work for DC and Marvel plus his life as a geek, his favorite superhero, conventions, Doctor Who, and more!
Segments Intro :29 Geek Origin Story :56 First Comic Strip 3:48 Advice for Comic Artists 6:10 Going Pro 11:40 Young Heroes in Love 16:50 Justice League Adventures 18:19 The Batman Strikes! 18:51 Animation Properties 20:21 Favorite Characters (Hint: Flying Mammal) 21:50 Other Favorites 26:40 Parallel Man 27:19 Other Comic Companies 31:02 Current Project: Also Known As 33:31 Conventions and Fandom 35:07 Young Justice 39:29 Superhero TV 45:41 Marvel Cinematic Universe 53:00 Doctor Who 55:18 Chris Jones: Niche Celebrity 1:05:03 Upcoming Projects And Cons 1:08:39
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Sun, 17 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, the Dawn of Justice was made dimmer by Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell, but with a terrible reception, can it keep the supers down? It may have some help with Disney's magic and the retelling of one of their classics. Heroes at war continue the story as the Justice League and the Teen Titans slug it out on Blu-Ray, Tim Kring's vision of humans battling evolution comes to your shelf, and Marvel's Phase Three gets ready to kick things off with #TeamCap vs #TeamIronMan. This and more on a new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, only on The Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 12, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: The Jungle Book
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – The Boss – [New Release] #7 – God’s Not Dead 2 – [-3]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Rio Box Office Premieres for the week of April 15th, 2016 Wide The Jungle Book – [PG] Barbershop: The Next Cut – [PG-13] Criminal – [R]
Limited Fan – [NR] Rio, I Love You – [R] Our Last Tango – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of April 12th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Forest – [PG-13] Justice League vs. Teen Titans – [PG-13]
New Releases on Digital Video
The 5th Wave – [PG-13] Ride Along 2 – [PG-13] Colonia – [NR]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Family Matters: Season Six (1994) Heroes Reborn: The Event Series (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Village of the Damned (1995) – [R] Suspicion (1941) – [NR]
Podcast Promos
Tales From The Mouse House Disneyland Podcast Al & Joyce are SERIOUS Disneyland Fans! In fact, they’ve started a podcast dedicated to the Happiest Place on Earth. Tales From The Mouse House is their way of remembering the wondrous joy they experience with every trip to the Disneyland Resort, and it is their way of sharing their excitement and joy with you!
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Sat, 9 April 2016
On an all-new edition of The Weekly Podioplex, Batman v Superman remained on top, but at a cost. This week's newcomers are small but innovative, and the question remains: How long can Justice reign? In addition, you can bring the Force home this week, as well as a touching farewell for a time-traveling companion. This and more on this week's edition of The Weekly Podioplex, brought to you on the Chronic Rift Network.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for April 5, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Hardcore Henry
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [Second Week] #7 – 10 Cloverfield Lane – [-1]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Hop Box Office Premieres for the week of April 8th, 2016 Wide Hardcore Henry – [R] The Boss – [R]
Limited Demolition – [R] Louder than Bombs – [R] Wedding Doll – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of April 5th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – [PG-13] Countdown – [R]
New Releases on Digital Video
Joy – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Doctor Who: Series Nine (2015) The Expanse: Season One (2015) Banshee: Season Three (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962) – [Approved]
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Earth Station Who Earth Station Who is a show dedicated to the culture around the BBC icon Doctor Who. Join Mike F, Mike G, Mary, and Jennifer as we explore the 50 year history and fandom surrounding the Doctor With reviews, interviews and just general talk you never know WHO might pop up.
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Fri, 1 April 2016
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 29, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: God's Not Dead 2
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice #7 – Deadpool [-2]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Hop Box Office Premieres for the week of April 1st, 2016 Wide God’s Not Dead 2 – [PG] Meet the Blacks – [R]
Limited Everybody Wants Some!! – [R] The Dark Horse – [R] Kill Your Friends – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of March 29th, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Hateful Eight – [R] Concussion – [PG-13] Point Break – [PG-13] Forsaken – [R] Exposed – [R]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Mystery Science Theater 3000: XXXV (1988-1999) Archer: Season Six (2015) Humans: Season One (2015)
Blu-Rays From the Past
The Hidden Fortress (1958) [Criterion Collection] – [NR]
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My Star wars Story Anomaly?
Site: http://rosiesummers.podbean.com Promos: http://rosiesummers.podbean.com/mf/web/cnuyd7/KnightBusAdvert2.mp3 (90 sec) http://rosiesummers.podbean.com/2013/07/03/aboard-the-knight-bus-advert/ SFD
Pop Mockers Pop Mockers is a clean pop culture comedy podcast from the Breakroom Studios Podcast Network that makes fun of all things pop culture and social media. Chris Cowan, Chris Quandt, and Nate Henderson provide witty and hilarious commentary as they get together each week to discuss all the things that are wrong with modern society..
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Mon, 28 March 2016
 Zootopia gets one more weekend at the top before the debut of Batman Vs. Superman this weekend. What other movies are being released at the same time? Michael Falkner has the latest on a new Weekly Podioplex.
Weekly Podioplex Notes for March 22, 2016
Introduction Opening Clip: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
Box Office Report
Top Ten #1 – Zootopia [Third Week] #7 – Whiskey Tango Foxtrot [-2]
(New Release) [Change]
Tops From the Past 2011 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Box Office Premieres for the week of March 25th, 2016 Wide Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – [PG-13] My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 – [PG-13]
Limited I Saw the Light – [R] They’re Watching – [NR] Home Entertainment for the week of March 22nd, 2016 New Releases on DVD and Blu-Ray
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2 – [PG-13] Daddy’s Home – [PG-13]
TV on DVD and Blu-Ray
Lost Girl: Seasons Five and Six – “The Final Chapters” (2015) Fear the Walking Dead: Season One (2015) Freaks and Geeks: The Complete Series (1999-2000)
Blu-Rays From the Past
Donovan’s Brain (1953) – [Approved]
Podcast Promos
Nutty Bites A monthly podcast that is focused on art, the creative process, people out there in the verse doing creative works, audio dramas that I’m interested in, books, movies, tv, music, you name it. Also covering Cons, host discussions and other fun tidbits. In addition, games, contests and interviews with people who inspire me.
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Thu, 24 March 2016
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Information Please “Guests: Christopher Morley and James Roosevelt” August 27, 1940 5:10
X Minus One “Martian Sam” April 3, 1957 34:54
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Mon, 21 March 2016
HTD EXPRESS – Subscribers! Look for The Handsome Timmy D Express in your feed! Tim will interview creative folks in the entertainment industry about their process. Free with your Dan & Travis Show subscription! Find us online at thedanandtravisshow.libsyn.com, at Facebook, follow us on twitter @thedanandtravis, add us on Google+, email the MailSac at danandtravis@gmail.com, or find us at The Chronic Rift Network.
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