Can you believe that some people don’t like The Monkees? Strange, but true! Sometimes they just haven’t heard of them. Other times, they just have funny ideas. Well, how would YOU explain The Monkees to these misguided souls? This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern, The Gen-X Muse, to come up with our perfect Monkees primer!

Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the singles “Rough and Twisted” by The Cockroaches… errr… The Rolling Stones and “It’s Too Late” by The Crystal Teardrops!

Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#monkees #monkeesfordummies #chrismcgovern #genxmuse #RoughandTwisted #rollingstones #ItsTooLate #crystalteardrops

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Batman ’66 S3 Ep6 – The Unkindest Tut of All

King Tut returns, predicting (and perpetrating) a series of sacks to win over the police. Baffled trying to prove Batman’s identity, he’ll settle for control of the universe unless the Caped Crime Busters stop him.

Episode aired Thursday, October 19, 1967

Director: Sam Strangis

Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross

Cast:

Adam West – Batman

Burt Ward – Robin

Yvonne Craig – Batgirl

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Victor Buono – King Tut

Patti Gilbert – Shirley

Larry Duran – Nubis

Cathleen Cordell – Librarian

Richard Krisher – Cop

John Ramsey – TV Announcer

Mike’s Shout Out:

Fiberglass Freaks’ Batman Museum

Drew’s Shout Out:

Batman 1943 – BatChums Patreon

BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666

Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
https://youtube.com/@wehadthat

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In this episode of the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast, we sit down with author Diane Kiesel to discuss her book When Charlie Met Joan, an in-depth exploration of the controversial and widely publicized relationship between Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin and actress Joan Berry.

Set during the Golden Age of Hollywood, this story dives into one of the most sensational scandals of its time. The relationship between Chaplin and Berry quickly became the subject of intense media scrutiny, legal battles, and public controversy, including a highly publicized paternity lawsuit that captivated the nation. The case raised questions about celebrity power, morality, and the role of the press in shaping public opinion during Hollywood’s studio era.

Through meticulous research, Diane Kiesel sheds light on the real story behind the headlines, separating fact from myth while exploring how the scandal impacted Chaplin’s career and legacy. This episode examines the broader cultural context of the time, including Hollywood censorship, public image, and the pressures faced by stars in the spotlight.

If you’re interested in classic Hollywood scandals, Charlie Chaplin history, Old Hollywood controversies, celebrity trials, and film history, this episode offers a compelling and thought-provoking look at one of the most talked-about episodes in Hollywood history.

Subscribe to the Tales From Hollywoodland Podcast for more interviews with authors, historians, and insiders uncovering the stories behind Hollywood’s biggest legends.

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#CharlieChaplin #JoanBerry #HollywoodScandal #OldHollywood #ClassicHollywood #FilmHistory #DianeKiesel #WhenCharlieMetJoan #HollywoodHistory #TalesFromHollywoodland

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Join us as we chat with founders Chris and Angela Seckinger to find out what we can expect April 24–26 at Stellar Fest 2026!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #stellarfest #doctorwho #starwars #chrisseckinger #angelaseckinger

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Jim discusses one of David Cronenberg’s first horror films as a director – 1981’s “Scanners” starring Steven Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, Patrick McGoohan, Lawrence Dane, Robert Silverman, Mayor Moore, and Michael Ironside. A small group of people possess the power to read other people’s minds and control them physically. A covert operation is seeking to gather all of these folks together, but for what purpose. Find out on MONSTER ATTACK!, The Podcast Dedicated To Old Monster Movies.

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Flopcast episode 727! We’ve been poking through our stack of old Dynamite magazines again, and we fished out a good one. This issue is from 1982, and the cover features Aileen Quinn, star of Annie. Inside we learn that Annie auditions were held in Boston! We should have slipped into a curly red wig and tried out. Also: Weird sherbet recipes! The Mayor at the Baseball Hall of Fame! The Dynamite Duo at summer camp! A futuristic flying monkey known as the Flunkey! How to eat a taco! The secret history of the popsicle! Darth Vader’s birthday! Facts of Life underwear! Styx vs. Air Supply! An angry Star Trek fan! Dynamite Bummers! And lots more early 80s silliness. Dynamite was the best. It hasn’t been published since the early 90s, but we’re still trying to renew our subscription. #dynamite #dynamitemagazine #annie #aileenquinn #eso #esonetwork #geektalk #geekpodcast #geek #nerdtalk #nerd #nerdpodcast #podcast #flopcast

Episode 727 complete show notes and links at www.flopcast.net!

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Back in 1993, as Next Generation was in its sixth season, Star Trek launched its next bold chapter: Deep Space Nine, the story of a Starfleet crew taking over control of a Cardassian space station. The cast was rounded out by a (at first) hostile Bajoran officer, a curmudgeonly constable, and a Ferengi shopkeeper. We are joined by Elaine and Matt Sweatman, who have just completed watching DS9’s debut season together for the first time. We’ll be talking all about the highs and lows of that landmark first season!

Earth Station Trek is a part of the ESO Podcast Network Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#startrek #deepspacenine #ds9 #Cardassian #bajor #bajoran #sisco #kira #odo #obrien #bashier #dax #quark #garak

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This week, we’re on a second contact mission, revisiting Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 26 “The Expanse,” now that Maria and Jamie have watched it and have a lot of thoughts on the 9/11 allusions that were a huge part of this episode. 

We also discuss this lovely print by artist Amir Abou-Roumié, which Maria had on her wall for years without realizing it contained a spoiler for this episode. 

A word of warning: If you haven’t listened to the episode before this one, “Space Bermuda Triangle!,” go listen to that first because this is a follow up to last week.

Sound assistance by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media. 

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This week we’re MONKEEING AROUND with The Monkees’ TOP TEN MOST STREAMED SONGS! We’ll count down the list, give our opinions of each song, and name the songs we think SHOULD be on the list!

Our ‘You May Also Like’ recommendations this week are the singles “Choose Love” by Ringo Starr and “2 or 3” by the Lemon Twigs and the Bill Mumy album Will Power!!

Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber.

#monkees #moststreamedsongs #chooselove #ringostarr #2or3 #lemontwigs #willpower #billmumy

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From time immemorial people have told tales of monsters. Are those creatures alien? Forces of Nature? Twisted humans? A new kind of life? In this episode we examine all of the ins and outs of what makes a monster. We talk about what scares us and why that might be appealing. We question whether humans can be the true monsters all along. We also get into what we like about monster stories.

Our five-minute controversy this time asks if the decision to cancel the 4th Chris Pine Star Trek series was a good one or not.

This week Stephen, Daviorr, Nate, and Kori join the cast.

Show Notes
Paramount cancels Star Trek 4 with Chris Pine

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Batman ’66 S3 Ep5 – A Horse of Another Color

It’s a long shot horse that will get scheming Penguin and Lola their scurrilous scratch. The fix is in, but Bruce enters his horse, Waynebeau, with a surprise jockey that leaves the preying Penguin with clipped wings!

Episode aired Thursday, October 12, 1967

Director: Sam Strangis

Writer: Charles Hoffman

Cast:

Adam West – Batman/Bruce Wayne

Burt Ward – Robin/Dick Grayson

Yvonne Craig – Batgirl/Barbara Gordon

Alan Napier – Alfred

Neil Hamilton – Commissioner Gordon

Stafford Repp – Chief O’Hara

Burgess Meredith – The Penguin

Ethel Merman – Lola Lasagne

Lewis Charles – Armband

Joe Brooks – Visor

Herbert Anderson – Racing Secretary

Mike’s Shout Out:

Tatjana Wood

Drew’s Shout Out:

Lanterns

BatChums logo by Peter Cutler.
https://www.instagram.com/cutler7666

Theme music by Ricky Zero.
RadioCult.com
https://youtube.com/@wehadthat

If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @ batchumspodcast@gmail.com

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Cigar Nerds Podcast Chucking Around. This week we are honoring the Legend that is Chuck Norris and talking about 40 Years of Delta Force. In science we talk about Artemis 2, DJ Sea Lion, driverless transport coming to Atlanta, and air Taxis. In Nerd News we discuss Super Girl, Masters of the Universe, The Boys season 5, Wasteland Cop, The Gentleman, and Mortal Kombat 3. This week we are smoking the Dias de Gloria.

• Dias De GLoria
• Delta Force
• Artemis 2
• Sea Lion
• Transport Pods
• Air Taxis
• Super Girl
• Masters of the Universe
• Mortal Kombat
• The Gentleman
• Wasteland Cop
• The Boys

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