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V: THE ORIGINAL MINISERIES Episode 1 Feb 16, 2026

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An authoritarian regime takes over, scapegoating a minority group, putting people on lists, disappearing folks from their homes and shooting people in the street. Enough current events: this week we're talking about V: The Original Miniseries, which aired on NBC way back in 1983. Reptile aliens from Sirius have come to Earth and they're bad news, even as they pretend to be the sweetest, cuddliest folks you could hope to meet. It's up to the Beastmaster and a ragtag crew of scientists to save humanity. Is this show actually good or do we have Gen X nostalgia glasses on? Find out!

Before that: Independent Spirit Awards! Jason Statham plays Jason Statham! Derek sees Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die! How much of Lord of the Flies do we remember? And so much more! If you don't care, skip right to 44:50.

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WONDER MAN Episodes 5-8 Feb 09, 2026

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It's the back half of the MCU show that eschews action and superheroics for a Hollywood story about two unlikely friends. How successful that is might be debatable, though... or at least we debate it on this episode. Want to hear two middle aged brothers argue about Wonder Man? Do I have the podcast for you.

Before that: Send Help! A terrible Dunkin' Donuts ad! The Super Bowl movie trailers! David Lynch! The career of George Clooney! And much more. If you don't care about that, skip to 1:20:59. Yeah, this one is a beast.

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WONDER MAN Episodes 1-4 Feb 01, 2026

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You wanted something new from the MCU? I gotchu. This week we cover the first four episodes of the first season of Wonder Man, the whole series of which dropped on Disney+ last week. The Mandarin from Iron Man 3 has returned, and this time he's the mentor to struggling actor Simon Williams, who is hiding the fact that he has immense super powers. When the chance to be in the remake of 80s cheese classic Wonder Man comes up, Simon is all about it, but it turns out his new buddy may not be as trustworthy as you'd expect a former terrorist to be.

Before that: President Poopy Pants. Darren Aronofksy really blows it. A giant Paul McCartney. Philly cheesteaks. A Discord mystery. And so much more! If you don't care about this, skip right to 42:33.

Dive into the Mandarin's history on our Watch Men episode about Iron Man 3, available only to those at the $7 and above levels.

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Andy Warhol Boards THE LOVE BOAT Jan 26, 2026

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In what is certainly one of the odder pop cultural moments of the 20th century famed artist Andy Warhol guest stars in the 200th episode of The Love Boat, a guest spot he requested! And if you're wondering whether Warhol is any good playing himself on a TV show, the answer is absolutely not and we wouldn't want it any other way.

Before that: the Oscar noms! The trailer for Masters of the Universe! A probing question about the multiversal existence of Dan Aykroyd's Doctor Detroit! And so much more. If you don't care about any of that and want to just board the Pacific Princess skip to 1:08:52.

Listen to our four hour extravaganza about Iron Man 3, available only to those at the $7 and above levels. You gotta revisit this one before Wonder Man!

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Fat Shaming Children on THE LOVE BOAT Jan 19, 2026

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On this week's episode of The Love Boat Captain Stubing is really not well behaved, but somehow Doc is. We have fewer real life tragedies than previous weeks, but not none! And Jimmy "JJ" Walker is dyn-o-mite as a ghost who is trying to get his widow laid. Plus: Janet Leigh and Jamie Lee Curtis play mother and daughter.

Before that: The Bone Temple! Derek loves Eddington! George RR Martin complains about the TV shows that have made him rich! What's the weirdest legacy superhero character? And find out why we're matinee boys. If you don't care about any of that, skip to 57:48

Next week: our final Love Boat (for real this time), season nine episode three!

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Set Sail With A Very Special Episode of THE LOVE BOAT Jan 12, 2026

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This week's time killer is the second of three Love Boat episodes we'll be doing as we wait for Wonder Man. This time we are jumping to season five, episode fifteen or ten, depending on who you're asking, but PlutoTV has it as ten. In this one Doc gives a pianist drugs, there is a frank examination of mental health and we get a storyline about the trans experience that would kill a Republican at thirty paces. It's 1982 and the story feels so much more progressive than almost anything we get today. Did society start to crumble when we stopped doing Very Special Episodes? Is The Love Boat a step down after making your debut as a lead in Saturday Night Fever? And what horrible, upsetting and depressing true life facts connected to this week's co-stars will we discuss?

Before that, a little bit of news and some questions get answered. Why is The Question objectivist? Do we miss anything about New York City? Are there LEGO conspiracies? Don't care about any of this? Skip to 41:38.

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All Aboard THE LOVE BOAT Jan 05, 2026

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This episode is a little delayed but look at that runtime! And no, it's not all The Love Boat, but there's plenty of that. On this episode of Across the Omniverse we watch a season one episode of the primetime broadcast anthology show from the 1970s, featuring guest stars like Bill Bixby and Milton Berle. We talk about what a creep Doc is, the weird way you can get from Bixby to the Trump administration, and how Charo overexposed herself into obscurity.

Before that we have news, like the winners of the Critic's Choice Awards, and we go long on Stranger Things season 5 and the finale. How long? Let's just say that you should skip from 47:01 to 1:45:05 if you don't want to get spoiled or just don't care about the topic. And that's a good point to start at if you want to simply get to the The Love Boat.

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Next week: The Love Boat season 5, episode 15, which tackles trans issues 1982 style.

PLURIBUS Season 1 Dec 28, 2025

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As we wait for our next weekly show to begin we take a moment to talk about the first season of Pluribus, the latest program from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Those are two of the best series ever - is Pluribus in the running? And will we get into a very lengthy argument over a nitpicky detail in the show's premise? The answer to both those questions is the same. Be aware, this is spoiler heavy!

Before that: a Doomsday theory. Stranger Things. The Martin Supremacy. Dark and ironic trivia. Plus, which of Derek's buddies would be best in an escape room. If you don't care about that skip right to 51:05.

Next week we're watching The Love Boat season one episode four, starring Bill Bixby. Yes, The Love Boat. It's streaming for free on Pluto.

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WATCHMEN Episode 9 Dec 21, 2025

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It's the big finale as all the pieces come together and we get a real good look at Dr. Manhattan's third leg (speaking of big). Can this show do any wrong? Is Peteypedia canon? This week Derek doesn't have a lot to say because the show is just that good.
Before that: we talk quite a bit about the finale of It: Welcome to Derry, so if you want to remain unspoiled skip to about the 29 minute mark. We also discuss the Avatar box office, new Wonder Man promo, the casting of Brainiac and a bunch more. Plus: Pope John Paul II: The Comic Book. If you don't care about any of that, skip right to 1:14:51.

Next week: a look at the entire first season of Pluribus!

Listen to our deep discussion of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, available only to those at the $7 and above levels. We love this movie and get pretty in-depth. I think you'll like it!

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WATCHMEN Episode 8 Dec 15, 2025

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The secret behind Cal Abar is revealed as the episode skips through time to give us the full Dr. Manhattan experience. And you know what that means - arguing about how Dr. Manhattan sees time! Plus the return of the Ozymandias debate. And is this the first episode of Watchmen to whiff something?

Before that: we find out about the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and his wife in real time. There are four Doomsday trailers coming. And speaking of trailers, what about that Street Fighter one? We tell you our favorite ice cream flavors and we explain why Legion of Superheroes isn't that confusing but we kind of make it confusing in the process.

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Listen to our four hour extravaganza about The Last Jedi, available only to those at the $7 and above levels. It's a real discussion, no culture war BS and no acrimony towards those who don't like it!

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