Earth Station One Episode 163 – Everyone Loves a Mystery

Earth Station One Ep 163Who dunnit? That’s what the ESO crew investigates this week. Mike, Mike, the award-winning author Bobby Nash, new co-host Jennifer, and Van Allen Plexico seek help from some of their favorite detectives. If only ESO had a butler! Also, friends of the station Anthony Taylor and award-winning artist Mark Maddox join us to honor Ray Harryhausen, Steve Charleson previews the upcoming Alabama Phoenix festival, and our new co-host finds herself in The Geek Seat! All this, plus the usual Rants, Raves, Khan Report and Shout Outs!

Join us for yet another episode of The Earth Station One Podcast we like to call: Everyone Loves a Mystery
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ESO looks at The Avengers, the true AvengersMrs. Peel, we’re needed.

Next week, the Earth Station One crew is on the case with Steed and Mrs. Peel as we look back at The British Spy-fi thriller, The Avengers. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and ESO’s Khan Report! It’s going to be another fun episode next week at Earth Station One. You should join us.

And we want to hear from you. What are your favorite Avengers memories? Let us know at www.esopodcast.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

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What's your favorite SpinoffsNext week, the Earth Station One crew takes a look at one of entertainment’s tried and true tropes, the spinoff. From Joanie and Chachi heading off on their own to Deep Space Nine spinning off of Star Trek: The Next Generation, ESO takes a look at some of our favorite spinoffs, not to mention a few of those that didn’t do so well. Plus, we look at what it takes to make a successful spinoff. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ll have the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and ESO’s Khan Report! It’s going to be another fun episode next week at Earth Station One. You should join us.

And we want to hear from you. What are your favorite spinoffs and why? Let us know at esopodcast@gmail.com, Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.

Earth Station One Episode 148 – Rikers Beard Jumps the Shark

Earth Station One Ep 148 - Rikers Beard Jumps the SharkThis week, the ESO crew discusses those memorable tv moments that determined if a series went thumbs down or was making it so! Mike, Mike, and Bobby are joined by Jessa Phillips (GoodtoBeaGeek.com) and Phantom Troublemaker (NeedlessThingsSite.com) spotlight the highs and lows of classic tv. Plus, award-winning fantasy writer M.B. Weston is betrayed by her own guardian angel and finds herself in The Geek Seat! All this and Rants and Raves about J.J. Abrams directing the new Star Wars film, the Khan Report and Shout Outs!

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ESO Jumps the Shark and dons Riker's BeardNext week, the Earth Station One crew straps on Riker’s Beard and Jumps The Shark. That’s right, ESO is looking at those TV show that Jumped The Shark and started off great, but then made a left turn that sent viewers running to change the channel. And just like the Geek Seat, we’re looking at the flip side of the coin as well and discuss shows that have grown Riker’s Beard and started off slowly, but improved in a later season. It’s sure to be a fantastic discussion and we’ll have some special guests join us in the conversation.

ESO wants to hear from you. What shows jumped the shark or strapped on Riker’s beard for you? We want to hear all about it at www.esopodcast.com, at the ESO Facebook Group, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Plus, join us for the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and ESO’s Khan Report! It’s going to be an action-packed episode next week at Earth Station One. You should be there as we strap a pair of space skis on JD and have him attempt to jump a space shark.

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TV review: The CW’s “Arrow” off to a promising start

By Ashley Bergner
Box Office Buzz

arrowOliver Queen is a very lucky man. He survives a shipwreck and five years of being marooned on a treacherous island. He is miraculously returned to his family and friends, who assumed he was dead and thought they’d never see him again. He’s given a second chance at life — one he doesn’t intend to take lightly — and he now has an opportunity to right some of the wrongs he and his family have committed.

Oliver Queen’s quest to redeem his family’s past is the subject of The CW’s new superhero TV series “Arrow,” based on the DC Comics character the “Green Arrow.” The show airs on Wednesday nights and stars Stephen Amell as the ex-playboy Oliver Queen who now moonlights as a hooded vigilante known as the “Green Arrow.”

The show has an intriguing premise, and I believe it has the potential to grow into a strong action/adventure drama. It’s a fun show, and I’d definitely encourage fans of superhero stories to give it a try. (Also, I’ve tried to be as spoiler-free as possible in this review, but if you haven’t seen the show yet, there may be some details that give away parts of the plot.) Continue reading

Next On Earth Station One.. Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Next on ESO Buffy the Vampire SlayerNext week, Earth Station One’s Countdown to Halloween continues! The ESO Crew takes an in-depth look at everyone’s favorite vampire slayer as we review Buffy The Vampire Slayer with Buffy writer, Nancy Holder. Plus, we’ll be talking to author Debbie Viguie about her new podcast, The Thirteenth Hour. If that wasn’t enough, ESO takes a look at the first episode of The Walking Dead season 3. There will be blood, gore, and spoilers a plenty. You’ve been warned. It’s going to be another spooktacular episode of Earth Station One.

ESO wants to hear from you. What are your favorite Buffy The Vampire Slayer moments? What did you think about the latest episode of The Walking Dead? Are you excited for Halloween? Share your thoughts with us at http://www.esopodcast.com, at the ESO Facebook Group, @EarthStationOne on Twitter, email us at esopodcast@gmail.com, or call us at 404-963-9057. We might just read yours on the show. Plus, join us for the usual rants, raves, shout outs, and Mike’s Khan Report! It’s going to be an action-packed episode next week at Earth Station One.

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Earth Station Who Episode 18: The Angels Take Manhattan

Earth Station Who Episode 18: The Angeles Take ManhattanIn the mid-series finale, the Weeping Angels take a bite of the Big Apple and its up the The Doctor and the Pond family to save the day. Mike, Mike, Dave, and Bobby are joined by Keith Leonard to review the final chapter of the Amy and Rory era. And the Angels aren’t the only ones weeping!
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TV review: CBS’ ‘Elementary’ can’t quite escape from ‘Sherlock’s’ shadow

By Ashley Bergner/Box Office Buzz

I’ll admit I was somewhat skeptical about CBS’ modern-day take on Sherlock Holmes. The show, which is called “Elementary,” premiered last night and features Holmes as an ex-Scotland Yard consultant who’s living in New York City. Regardless of what CBS officials might say, it’s clear this show is (right or wrong) an attempt to take advantage of the famous literary detective’s recent spike in popularity. The concept of CBS’ show is fairly similar to the BBC’s “Sherlock,” which is set in modern-day London and stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes.

As an avid fan of “Sherlock,” I was afraid “Elementary” was simply an attempt to “Americanize” the BBC show. Still, I tried watch “Elementary’s” pilot as objectively as possible and judge it based on its own merits. However, I have to confess the pilot fell just a little bit flat for me. It’s different enough from “Sherlock” that it unfortunately doesn’t share the BBC show’s strengths, and yet it’s similar enough that it can’t escape from “Sherlock’s” shadow. Continue reading

Earth Station One Episode 123: Clint Eastwood Icon

Earth Station One Episode 123 Clint EastwoodThis week, the ESO crew spotlights one of the greatest actor/director legends of all time, Clint Eastwood. Mike, Mike, Bobby and the award-winning artist Mark Maddox look over his long career with reverence and awe. While there are a few smudges on his resume, it doesn’t get much better than Clint! We also chat with Ed Catto about Building a Bonfire and bringing back Captain Action. All this, plus a special Rant & Rave Roundtable, some Shout Outs, and of course, the Khan Report!

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