The Fifth Dimension: A Twilight Zone Podcast

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Blurryman May 31, 2019

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For the season finale of Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone, The Fifth Dimension steps off camera with Sophie (Zazie Beetz), a troubled screenwriter who finds herself inside her own episode titled, "Blurryman". Needless to say, things get meta for the co-hosts as they open their own doors.

The Blue Scorpion May 24, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension heads to the gun range in Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone to hear the story of anthropology professor Jeff Stork (Chris O'Dowd), a man whose crumbling life begins to change when he discovers the seducing powers of his dead father's gun, "The Blue Scorpion."

Point of Origin May 17, 2019

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The latest journey into the Twilight Zone is the story of Eve Martin (Ginnifer Goodwin), a mother and homemaker raised to view the world from a bubble of comfort, safety, and privilege. But what happens when that bubble finally bursts?

Not All Men May 10, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension spins into the dark side of Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The latest stop features an unlikely meteor shower of toxic masculinity in a wild parable titled "Not All Men". Join co-hosts Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, Editorial Director Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, and Samantha Kuykendall through the latest chapter in the Zone.

Six Degrees of Freedom May 03, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension drifts deeper into Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The latest stop is aboard the Bradbury Heavy Mission spacecraft, where a team of astronauts choose between a suicide mission to Mars or certain death at home in a twisted tale titled "Six Degrees of Freedom". Join co-hosts Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, Editorial Director Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, and Samantha Kuykendall through the latest interstellar chapter in the Zone.

A Traveler Apr 18, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension tumbles further into Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The latest stop is Iglaak, Alaska (pop. 936), where the fabric of truth unravels as extraterrestrial danger looms in a tale titled "A Traveler". Join co-hosts Editor-in-Chief Michael Roffman, Editorial Director Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, and Samantha Kuykendall through the latest harrowing chapter in the Zone.

Replay Apr 11, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension continues its long and strange journey through Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The latest stop is the Busy Bee Diner, a roadside joint on a highway of topical nightmares in a tale titled, "Replay". Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, Samantha Kuykendall, and special guest Oral of Nerdy Show Network's Flame On! podcast as they dissect the episode over a slice of pie.

The Comedian Apr 02, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension continues journeying through Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The latest stop is Eddie's Comedy Club in a tale of wishful thinking entitled, "The Comedian". Rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, there are no jokes in this story. Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, and Samantha Kuykendall as they mull things over a drink or two. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Nightmare at 30,000 Feet Apr 01, 2019

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The Fifth Dimension begins its epic journey into Jordan Peele's The Twilight Zone. The first expedition involves a familiar tale titled, "Nightmare at 30,000 Feet", only there's no gremlin on this plane. No, there's something even more destructive. Join co-hosts Michael Roffman, Matt Melis, Eleanor Edwards, and Samantha Kuykendall as they descend upon the revival's series premiere.. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Zone's Legacy: On Light & Shadow, Science & Superstition Mar 29, 2019

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Explore The Twilight Zone's storied legacy and lasting influence on pop culture as well as the series themes at large - paving the way as we open the door into Jordan Peele's revival and beyond.