New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Zodiac Crimes" featuring the dastardly duo team up of the Joker and the Penguin. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/ShsqIesoRC8

“I never felt scandal and confession were necessary to be an actress. l’ve never revealed myself or even my body in films. Mystery is very important.” RIP Claudia Cardinale (1938-2025)

New Earth Station Who episode now on YouTube. Our review of the Third Doctor classic story, The Mutants, featuring Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning. Audio version available on earthstationwho.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/19Lh9siIpYo

Earth Station DCU Episode 422 - James Gunn's Superman Superman must reconcile his alien Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as reporter Clark Kent. Join Drew Leiter, Cletus Jacobs, and Michael Gordon as they discuss James Gunn's Superman Movie! esonetwork.com/the-earth-st...

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Mad Hatter Runs Afoul" featuring David Wayne. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/-ROE0oDpRjs

“All of the films that l've made are about the country I live in and grew up in...I've always been interested in the gray area that exists between the black and white, or the red and blue, and that's where complexity lies.” RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025)

“Whenever I go and do a new project, I never think about the outcome. It’s always just about the work at hand. That’s the fun part. The other part is always something Ive had a struggle with, which is promoting the film. I know it’s important.” RIP Robert Redford (1936-2025)

“We had an opportunity to do a lot of music that was married to visuals, and so, that in itself kinda seems to ensure that they’ll have a life of their own that’ll probably far outlast mine.” RIP Bobby Hart (1939-2025)

“I had to come all the way out here to be included in a chain gang.” - Sgt. Richard Baker, Hogan’s Heroes Season 6 Episode 23 “Look at All the Pretty Snowflakes” (1971) RIP Kenneth Washington (1936-2025)

Time for The Dragon Con Report 2025 con debrief! Join Michael, Jennifer & C.s. Sherman as we chat about the good and (possibly) bad moments from our experiences this year. How was your Dragon Con? Let us know Monday. September 22 at 7 pm CT / 8 pm EST! www.youtube.com/live/1729Nvb...

“After I discovered theater, I became very abrupt with my people back home, but Flo helped me fall in love with my roots. She’s so honest. I became honest, too.” RIP Polly Holliday (1937-2025)

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Contaminated Cowl" featuring the return of David Wayne as the Mad Hatter. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/_UEzFPVTFpc

New Earth Station Who episode now on YouTube. Our review of the Tenth Doctor two-parter, Daleks in Manhattan and Evolution of the Daleks. Audio version available on earthstationwho.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/XqcW17A9llQ

“Music is really wrapped around memories…You have a link soulfully with the music of your life and that’s why it appears to be the best music to you... When you listen to music, you put on those songs that bring back good memories.” RIP Mark Volman (1947-2025)

“My whole policy for acting is to learn your lines inside and out and then forget them inside and out.” RIP Stephen Mendillo (1940-2025)

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Catwoman Goeth" featuring Julie Newmar and Michael Rennie. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/RQ6VMW0iQzw

“My prime goal…was to enlighten kids about science. If I could make them ill at the same time, that of course was a bonus.” RIP Christopher H. Bidmead (1941-2025)

“If you are afraid of it, ask questions. It might impart some knowledge to you. Perhaps you can help it or them. It’s all giving and understanding. And listening. That’s rule number one for a good actor. Listen to what the other person is doing. Pay attention.” RIP Graham Greene (1952-2025)

Maxwell Smart: What have you learned? Agent 13: [hiding in a barber shop towel warmer] I’ve learned to hate the spy business, that’s what l’ve learned. RIP David Ketchum (1928-2025)

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Duo Is Slumming" featuring Maurice Evans as the Puzzler. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/_lLdOeHID2E

The 2025 Dragon Con Report Episode Eight In this episode of The Dragon Con Report, we dive into some of the most exciting after-dark experiences at the convention. Mike, Jen, and Channing are joined by Renee Cooper, Kevin Cafferty, and Rebecca Perry. www.youtube.com/live/H-fsdce...

“From the very first movie I ever made to the current time, there have been times between action and cut when I’ve sensed some kind of new dimension that I haven’t been familiar with before.” RIP Terence Stamp (1938-2025)

“A lot of people look at [soap operas] and say, ‘Why can’t I live my life like that?’ Well, your life isn’t being scripted! We have a beginning, a middle and an end.” RIP Tristan Rogers (1946-2025)

New Earth Station Who episode now on YouTube. Mike, Mike, Mary, Melanie, Ciarán Moffatt and Daniel Budnik discuss the possible return of companions from the classic and modern eras of the show. Audio version available on earthstationwho.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/rDbn5DK7JWA

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Puzzles Are Coming” featuring Maurice Evan’s as the Puzzler. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/DgkuwzoHpMM

“In one year, I worked with Clint Eastwood, Gregory Peck, and David Prowse. I got a crick in my neck from always looking up toward the stars!” RIP Kenneth Colley (1937-2025)

“When I saw ‘Oooo, I’m going to tell Mama,’ in the script, the way I said it, I don’t think they intended it to be read like that. Initially, I think it was going to be [simply] ‘Oooo, I’m going to tell Mama,’ but no, I had to take it to a whole other level.” RIP Danielle Spencer (1965-2025)

Tune in for our next livestream on Monday August 11 at 7 pm CT / 8 pm EST. Joining us will be Kevin Cafferty from the 120 Mintues Party, Rebecca Perry (DJ for the High Fantasy 90s Goblin Ball) and Renee Cooper from the Animation, Anime & Video Game Tracks! www.youtube.com/live/H-fsdce...

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Bat’s Kow Tow" with the folks from the Monkeeing Around podcast! @monkeeingaround.bsky.social Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/eLhal8MfujQ

“It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of casting. A director can guide an actor in terms of his performance, but the essence of his personality is what audiences respond to. People respond to people.” RIP Jonathan Kaplan (1947-2025)

Needless Things Podcast - Superheroes in 2025: Superman vs The Fantastic Four Your Host Dave talks to Michael Gordon about the 2025 superhero movies Superman and Fantastic Four: First Steps! @needlessthings.bsky.social needlessthings.podbean.com/e/superheroe...

“I’m a real woman with a real heart and I have to live with a beautiful body and a pretty face which is not nearly as easy as it sounds.” RIP Loni Anderson (1945-2025)

“The best exercise is the exercise that you will do on a regular basis. And it doesn’t matter what it is…The main thing is to feel good, because if you feel good, you look good and live longer…Life is so fabulous. A little effort is all it takes.” RIP June Wilkinson (1940-2025)

The Watch-A-Thon of Rassilon: Episode 189: Human Nature/The Family of Blood (Just Don't Worry About It) Joe and Toni are joined by Michael Gordon to discuss full on ugly crying and the Two Tennants in the Doctor Who episodes Human Nature & The Family of Blood. esonetwork.com/the-watch-a-...

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Cat’s Meow" with the folks from the Monkeeing Around podcast! @monkeeingaround.bsky.social Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/3aCX0wj_E7Y

The Dragon Con Report 2025 Episode Seven This one’s hopping with excitement as we sit down with Danielle, Lisa, and Gogo Incognito, key voices behind one of Dragon Con’s most iconic Thursday night events — Bunny Hutch Con Kickoff Costume Contest & Party. www.youtube.com/live/dM6KKte...

“Get your work in. Work hard at it. Give it your best effort. And if you get an opportunity, be ready for it. That’s respect for the game.” RIP Ryne Sandberg (1959-2025)

“There’s something mathematically satisfying about music: notes fit together and harmony and all that. And mathematics has to do with abstractions and making connections.” RIP Tom Lehrer (1928-2025)

“Emotion and passion come only when you turn on the machine and go for the groove. If you do that with no mistakes, it sounds beautiful.” RIP Chuck Mangione (1940-2025)

“Help! I’m stepping into The Twilight Zone Place is a madhouse, feels like being cloned My beacon’s been moved under moon and star Where am I to go now that I’ve gone too far? Soon, you will come to know when the bullet hits the bone.” RIP George Kooymans (1948-2025)

“Oh I don’t know, Joe. I figure if I gotta go, it might just as well be this trip as the next one.” - Job (played by Tom Troupe) in Kelly’s Heroes RIP Tom Troupe (1928-2025)

“To all my little Hulkamaniacs, say your prayers, take your vitamins and you will never go wrong.” RIP Hulk Hogan (1953-2025)

New BatChums episode now on YouTube. We recap and review "The Bird’s Last Jest" featuring the always awesome Burgess Meredith. Audio version available on esonetwork.com and all podcast platforms. youtu.be/OtMlNrUyIjQ

“If l’d done normal, sensible things, I wouldn’t be Ozzy,” RIP Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)

“The older I got the more serious I became about getting a scene right on the first take. Adult actors all made jokes when they blew their lines. Kids just feel dumb when it was their fault. So acting became harder for me all the time. Invaders from Mars was real work.” RIP Jimmy Hunt (1939-2025)

“I never wanted to look back on my career and be embarrassed about work that I chose to do. I never wanted to look at character I’ve done and cringe.” RIP Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)

Hanging out at SciFi Fantasy Plus in Hoover, AL with the incomparable Bobby Nash. Come by and say “Howdy!”

Hop on to The Dragon Con Report for our next livestream on Monday July 21st at 7 pm CT / 8 pm EST - we chat with Danielle, Lisa, and Gogo Incognito from the Official Dragon Con Bunny Hutch Con Kickoff Costume Contest & Party! www.youtube.com/live/dM6KKte...

“Making songs is very enjoyable. There’s not much pain connected with it. When you’re creating something, you sometimes have to go through a lot of stupid or silly things to spark your collaboration. You learn to say what comes into your head.” RIP Alan Bergman (1925-2025)