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Star Wars, Power Rangers, and Media Censorship Jun 07, 2017

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We dive into recent pop culture news, starting with franchise confusion involving Mark Hamill and the theft of rare Star Wars collectibles. Our conversation shifts to the Power Rangers franchise, our changing viewing habits, and recent developments in board gaming. We also discuss how movies and television are edited for broadcast, particularly regarding politically sensitive language. Finally, we touch on current event reactions from fast-food marketing to viral internet memes.

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The Art of Collecting Toys and Digital Media Jun 02, 2017

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Steve and Mike discuss the evolution of toy collecting, balancing the hobby as adults while introducing it to their children. They explore the shift toward screen-accurate merchandise from franchises like Power Rangers, Ghostbusters, and Transformers, while contrasting physical versus digital media consumption. The hosts share personal experiences with maintaining collections, the impact of storage space, and the pros and cons of using digital platforms like Comixology.

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WordPress History, Future Tech, and Comic Book TV News May 30, 2017

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Steve explores the history and impact of WordPress, discusses the concept of DNA cloud storage, and reacts to the bizarre Phoenix Comic-Con security incident. He also breaks down upcoming comic book television series like Krypton and Black Lightning, updates on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and news regarding a new Jetsons film.

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Star Trek Discovery, Digital Tombstones, and DC Online May 25, 2017

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This episode explores reactions to the Star Trek Discovery trailer, the emergence of digital tombstones, and thoughts on DC Universe Online. Discussions also cover the cancellation of Last Man Standing, the upcoming Young Sheldon and The Orville series, and personal experiences with hotel technology limitations. Additionally, the episode introduces a segment focused on modern slang and finishes with a brief look at upcoming film releases.

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Fall TV Lineup and Internet Annoyances May 24, 2017

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The hosts discuss their frustration with modern internet trends, specifically the popularity of male rompers and annoying buzzwords like "adulting." They also dive into the upcoming fall television season, sharing their skepticism toward reboots and prequels like Young Sheldon. The conversation covers their plans to marathon older series, including The Sopranos and The Newsroom, and their mixed feelings about the direction of current Star Trek projects. Finally, they highlight the value of classic programming like Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood.

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Star Trek Online, TV News, and Misophonia May 12, 2017

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The show covers the host's current experiences playing Star Trek Online, plus industry updates on the DC streaming service, the cancellation of Last Man Standing, and renewal news for The Flash and other series. There is also a discussion on the medical condition misophonia, a look at upcoming films like Absolutely Anything, and details regarding a listener poll for an upcoming top 100 countdown.

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College Graduation and Star Trek Online Reflections Apr 28, 2017

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The host discusses the relief of finishing an associate's degree, sharing experiences from college media production classes and the transition to a post-school routine. The episode also covers thoughts on recent superhero television including The Flash, Supergirl, and Arrow, along with updates on Prison Break and upcoming Pixar movie trailers. Finally, the host provides a detailed look at his progress and fleet management in Star Trek Online.

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Star Trek Online, Human Microchipping, and Google Chrome Ads Apr 21, 2017

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Steve discusses his recent obsession with Star Trek Online, shares his skepticism regarding human microchip implants, and covers the upcoming SNES Classic Edition. He also breaks down the Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, the return of Prison Break, and reports on Google's plan to integrate ad blocking into Chrome. Finally, he shares his experience switching to LED lighting and comments on the ongoing bidding war for the James Bond film distribution rights.

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Batman, Prison Break, and Star Trek Online News Apr 05, 2017

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This episode covers a range of geek culture news, starting with the upcoming Batman and Harley Quinn animated film. We break down the recent Prison Break revival, discuss the latest Star Trek Online updates, and react to a fan-made Logan and Deadpool short. We also touch on the announcement of a remastered StarCraft, a documentary project about Deke Entertainment, and potential future developments for Star Wars and The Flash.

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Geek News Roundup: Power Rangers, Star Wars, Tech Updates Mar 31, 2017

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Steve Megatron covers a wide range of entertainment and tech news: McDonald's switching to fresh beef, Twitter's paid TweetDeck subscription, House privacy bill, Windows 10 update restrictions, Intel's Crosspoint memory technology, Battlefield 1 grenade changes and clan support, five planned Power Rangers movies with original cast cameos, Wreck-It Ralph 2 details, new Batman and Harley Quinn animated film, Reboot reboot announcement, Star Wars Rebels' Maul vs. Kenobi confrontation, Spider-Man Homecoming trailer, Arrow's Katie Cassidy return, and CW's Black Lightning first look.

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