We adjust our sonic screwdrivers as we leap into a Police Call Box that’s bigger on the inside. Timelord! Wibbly-wobbly-timey-wimey! This week is Doctor Who, through it’s (many) years. We are joined in this episode by the director of Earth Station Who and Earth Station One, Mike Faber. We talk about the state of Who as it was, and as it is today. Learn about how Who traveled across the pond, the cancellation of Doctor Who, how the lost episodes were actually lost, and the Who episode that made John afraid of Asians.
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Ratchet RetroCast Episode 8: RetroCast, Transform and Roll Out
The Energon must flow! Join us this episode in discovering the origins of the Transformers! Learn about Optimus Prime and the Autobots and the unending battle with Megatron and the Decepticons that has lasted for almost 30 years! Relive the joys of being a child by unlocking the secrets of robots in disguise and then suffering a mental breakdown when Optimus dies! And we even talk about the Go-Bots and the Rock Lords (well Q talks, we just laughed at him).
As usual, tune in for our Achievement Unlocked and later on in the Clockwork Quarter hour we have a special guest interview with Tony Ballard Smoot aka Captain Anthony LaGrange of the Airship Archon.
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Needless Things Podcast: Episodes 2 & 3
I’ve got some catching up to do.
A clearly distraught Director Faber pointed out to me the other day that I have not been posting new episodes of the Needless Things Podcast here on the ESO Network page. At the time I couldn’t remember why, so I just told him that I’ve only actually done two episodes and it’s not like I have the manliness or intestinal fortitude to produce multiple podcasts in a single week like he does. I’m lucky if I can muster the will to crank out one every six weeks.
Which is why I am only now producing my third episode since the beginning of 2013.
Seriously Dan Podcast One!
Welcome to the first podcast from Seriously, Dan. Seriously, Dan is Dan Carroll’s reassurance and advice podcast for geeks. We cover everything from relations and gender identity concerns to how to get ready for a job interview. Any topic is open from dealing with self-doubt to the best ways to get into cosplaying. Along with his co-host Mary Lou Who, Dan introduces Seriously,Dan in this podcast. Also up for discussion is the amazing potential we have to be more and do more, and how that doesn’t me we can do anything we want in life.
Music provided by Go Robo! Go!
Ratchet RetroCast Episode 6 – Zero to 88mph in a Phone Booth
April Fools! We travel back to February 17th to get back into the mix of retro topics! Choose your means of time travel! Machine, temporal rifts, your state of mind? Q, CD, and Strangeway cover the expanse of how time travel has been portrayed in film and television, with Ratchet chiming in from the back of the Police Call Box. From H.G. Well’s “Time Machine” to “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and many points between, we cover it all in a wibbly wobbly timey wimey fashion.
We also continue our Achievement Unlocked feature as well as joining us for our Clockwork Quarter Hour is Dave Lee from Hatton Cross Steampunk. Learn more about how this maker group and their “Steam Tank”!
Next on Earth Station One…
Winter is coming to ESO
Next week, the ESO crew puts on their winter clothes and head to the North Wall as they dive into the world of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy series, A Game of Thrones. From the novels to the hit HBO series, ESO looks at this fantasy masterpiece.
ESO wants to hear from you. What are your favorite moments from A Game of Thrones? Let us know at www.esopodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. We just might tread yours on the show.
Ratchet RetroCast Episode 4 – The Disney Deluxe Retro Jumbo XL Edition
John can’t stop smiling, CD is a princess, and Q is surrounded by woodland creatures, we must have leaped straight into the mind of Walt Disney. Luckily for us we have our special guest Brian Kesinger to guide us through, a Disney Story Artist and the talent behind Brian Kesinger’s Tea Girls! In this (extra long) episode we talk about the retro Disney animation films, and the illustrious history of the Disney company. Find out each of our top 3 picks of Disney movies as we discuss their impact on our childhood. Tune in for a special announcement from Brian about an upcoming project. And of course, “Achievement Unlocked”, our educational segment, and “The Clockwork Quarter Hour”, for all the to-do about the steampunk community. This episode is like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, so sit back and enjoy!
Earth Station One Episode 150 – The State of Geekdom 2013
Dearly beloved geeks! We celebrate our 150th episode with the most guests ever! We gathered together at the new Titan Comics and Games in Smyrna, GA to discuss the current state of geekdom. ESO cohosts Mike, Mike and Bobby presided over the event with the following representatives: Anthony Taylor, award-winning artist Mark Maddox, Alex Autrey (7th Row Center Podcast), Doctor Q, Mark Heffernan, Nikki Rau-Baker, Andrea Judy, Patrick Freeman, CD Ske, John Strangeway, Peter Cutler, and Victor Fishman. And there was much filibustering! God bless the United States of Geekdom!
Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: The State of Geekdom 2013
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Earth Station One Ep 144 – 2012 In the Geek Seat
The ESO crew takes a look back at the year that was 2012 they only way they know how – by strapping it down to The Geek Seat! Mike, Mike, Bobby and special guests William Faber, Niki Rau-Baker, Josh Wilson, and The Phantom Troublemaker deal the skinny on the highs and lows of the year that was. Plus, reveal their hopes and dreams for 2013! We also chat with Ciara Powell about the upcoming Swampcon event in Gainesville, FL.
Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: 2012 In the Geek Seat
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Next on ESO
Next week, Earth Station One takes a look back at Highlander. From a surprise cult classic to a franchise, to the various television spin-off series through talks of a reboot, Highlander has proven to have staying power. Sharpen your swords as Transmissions From Atlantis’ Jason and Rita De Le Torre join Mike Faber, Mike Gordon, and Bobby Nash to trace the history of The Clan MacLeod.
Plus, ESO sits down with Andy Mangels, co-author of the Lou Scheimer biography, Creating The Filmation Generation. Andy also takes a turn in The Geek Seat. And it wouldn’t be ESO without the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and the ever-popular Khan Report! It’s going to be another action-packed episode of Earth Station One you won’t want to miss because in the end… there can be… only one.
ESO wants to hear from you. Tell us your favorite Highlander moments and memories. Are you excited for the rumored reboot of the Highlander film series? Have you visited a convention or planning one? We’d love to hear from you at http://www.esopodcast.com, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Follow ESO on Facebook and Twitter.
