Theme Parkcast

Steven's back from Orlando! He discusses the updates to Disney World and Universal Studios, including a new reliance on 3D, a renewed dedication to Star Wars and Harry Potter and which theme park will ultimately hold Marvel characters. Plus, Fantastic Beasts, Suicide Squad and both hosts have colds.

1966cast

Live from Chicago TARDIS! Jon talks with Jan Fennick about the turning point of the 20th century. From the immortal debuts of Batman and Star Trek to the legacy of James Bond to the peak of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's to the total takeover of popular music, this was the moment the baby boomers conquered pop culture.

2016 Wrapupcast

It's over. Jon and Steven dig deep to find anything good about 2016, from "Captain America: Civil War" to Dan Slott's "Amazing Spider-Man". Then they look forward to 2017 and whether it will shake off the stink of 2016 or just follow its path. Also, many, many celebrity deaths.

Is It Too Muchcast

Live from Chicago TARDIS! Jon moderates a panel with Nathan Laws and Nathan Skreslet to discuss the ever expanding universe of Doctor Who! How critical are the novels, audio dramas and comics to understanding the Who universe? Where do you start? What about contradictions of canon between media? And how many action figures can you have in your office?

Star Wars Rogue One

The Star Wars story is here! Jon, Steven and Elliott Serrano discuss SPOILERS on the fine line between stand alone story and prequel, whether the new characters hold up to old favorites and how this latest chapter compares not only to the 1977 original but the new established feel of "The Force Awakens". Plus, member berries!

Spider-Man: Homecoming trailercast

It's a big trailer week! Jon, Steven and Joe discuss the new "Spider-Man: Homecoming" trailer and how the MCU related film will distinguish itself from both the earlier Spidey films and the rest of Marvel Studios. then they cover the trailer for "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" with its reintroduction to familiar characters without a hint of plot. Also, the franchise which hides under the radar resurfaces with the "War for the Planet of the Apes" trailer. All this and "Thor: Ragnarok"!

Team TARDIS or Single Companioncast

Live from Chicago TARDIS! Jon moderates a panel with George Harris, Robert Smith and Tony Lee to find out whether "Doctor Who" works better as an ensemble or a single companion show. How does the dynamic serve the plot? Who's the companion everyone hates? What's the dream match? All this and comparisons to Star Trek abound!