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Is it REALLY That Bad - "The Storyteller" Edition There are Star Trek episodes that have bad reputations, but do they always deserve them? The stories that are usually the target of audience "hate" occur during the first season. In that spirit, the trio tackles the first season "Deep Space Nine" episode "The Storyteller." Does the story of O'Brien and Bashir helping a Bajoran village against their boogie monster stand up? And what about the forgotten-about B-story about a young Bajoran leader entering into negotiations while befriending Nog and Jake? We put on the coat of many colors, dangle our legs from the Promenade's second story, and ask if "The Storyteller" is really that bad.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou swam into our hearts but sadly not into box office gold or critic adulation. This movie is full of whimsy, family drama, Jaguar sharks, and even stop-motion animation. We're here to dissect it this week. How do you feel about this movie 17 years later?

Dallas and Lee welcome film and tv journalist Emily Murray to review the critically acclaimed movie 'Promising Young Woman'. Written and directed by Emerald Fennell in her feature directorial debut. Carey Mulligan stars as a woman who seeks to avenge the death of her best friend, who was a victim of rape.

Caravan of Courage. John and Matt celebrate the love with a return to Endor for a prequel-ish adventure with the lovable local Ewoks as they meet a stranded family and mount a rescue mission in the hills of Skywalker Ra...we mean the Forest Moon of Endor. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Dallas and Lee round up the huge amount of A24 news and review 'Moonbase 8' which follows three subpar astronauts in one of several NASA Moon base training simulators located in Arizona, hoping to be the crew selected by NASA to travel to the actual Moon Base, whose construction is nearing completion. We also go behind the scenes of the show too with interviews with guest stars Diandra Lyle and Ted Parker.

Mike and Lance discuss new movie release dates for Soggy Bottom, Top Gun: Maverick, Mission: Impossible 7 and others, Star Trek news, including new trailers and a new movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi casting, new trailers for Loki, Batman: The Long Halloween, Space Jame: A New Legacy and more, Knives Out sequels at Netflix, Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Indiana Jones 5, and Ray Fisher's experience on Justice League.

Edward and Bella’s relationship quickly escalates, and then chaos ensues. Just as Bella gets truly comfortable with her relationship with Charlie as well, Bella gets to meet the rest of the Cullens. Then there is a big chase and big drama. We discuss their relationship dynamics and merits. Charles has lots to say and of course Asia has to back up her beloved Twilight. Should Edward convert Bella into a vampire? If so, when? What do you think? Find out what we think! Next week we will be reading chapters 1-13 of book 2 in the series, New Moon.

Shawn and his good friend Matthew Schott of The Adaptation Game podcast watched Zack Snyder's Justice League and have many, many thoughts to unravel. There are improvements to be sure, and the fact that Snyder got a chance to rework the film into his originally intended vision is undoubtedly an artistic triumph. That said, this is still pretty much the same movie, only with a lot more slow motion and a lot less color. Shawn and Matt discuss the film's gargantuan length, Snyder's self-serious style, the heroes' characterizations (or lack thereof) and that baffling extended epilogue. Heads up, Snyder fans: this episode is not for you. Don't say we didn't warn you. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Matthew Schott

Ro on DS9. Many Star Trek fans have heard the story that Michelle Forbes was originally approached to star in "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,' reprising her character of Ro Laren. Whether it's true, we are glad that Nana Visitor/Kira Nerys got to play the station's first officer for seven seasons. But what would that alternative show look like, with Ro as a main character from the very first episode? What role would she have with Sisko, Starfleet, and her fellow Bajorans? And what would Kira's role be, if Ro is already there? Would they get along? What romance (if any) would Ro have during the seven seasons of DS9? The trio dreams up this alternative version of "Deep Space Nine," with a dynamic Ro character. Are you glad she didn't show up? Or would she have made the show even better? Let us know!

Your favorite Wes Anderson dysfunctional family is front and center in today's episode! The Royal Tenenbaums holds a special place in many people's hearts and shows the director's growth in balancing whimsy, humor, as well as personal drama. How do you feel about this film 20 years later?

The Flaw in the Plan. Harry awakes in the forrest and the end is nigh, the final battle for the Wizarding World is about to begin. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss waking up, calling out the centaurs, Neville steps up, chaos, pulling together, Molly Weasley, the final showdown, needing peace and quit, thunderous applause, the Deathly Hallows and ending thoughts. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

The Diary of River Song, Series 4 Review The audio adventures of Professor River Song continue with some temporal shenanigans and a devil of a villian. We look at the Series 4 entry of this Big Finish box set that finds River traveling with some new companions to save a "time-less" planet, face a time-bending race of baddies, and meeting up with a rather familiar face along the way ... maybe one of the old favorites? In their look into the TARDIS library, they review the 2012 National Theatre production of "Antigone," featuring Christopher Eccleston and Jodie Whittaker in the leads roles of Creon and Antigone. How do these two Doctors fare in the world of ancient Greek theatre?

Lee and Dallas review the latest Monsterverse movie which pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance.

Lee is joined by actress and producer Diandra Lyle to discuss her appearance on Moonbase 8's acclaimed third episode 'Quarantine'. In 'Quarantine' Cap and Skip each have vastly different quarantine experiences while sick. Rook is left alone with a new member of the team, Alisha Patterson played by Diandra and must decide what to do about the feelings he has for her.

We finally start our 3rd series of the podcast, the Twilight Saga. Charles gets his first taste of Bella and Edward, and Asia is just overjoyed sharing the book with him. We get into the plot, and characters so far. We also start discussing some of the social media and pop culture portrayals of the saga because it does always seem to arouse incredibly strong feelings whether positive or negative. Is Edward a stalker, based on information so far? Listen to find out! Next week we will be reading chapters 14-24 of book 1 in the series, Twilight.

Three years ago on Easter Sunday, Shawn introduced his wife Sarah to David Lynch's Blue Velvet. Now, Richie Pepio takes his first step into the larger world of David Lynch with Mulholland Drive, one of Shawn's favorite films. The two explore Lynch's mysterious, disturbing and often hilarious look into the darker side of Hollywood. They praise the amazing performances, question the more baffling moments, marvel at the film's beauty and try and make sense of it all while simultaneously deciding it's better NOT to make sense of it all. It is, after all, an illusion. HOSTS Shawn Eastridge Richie Pepio

Is It Really THAT Bad? - "The Last Outpost" Edition It was the first season of The Next Generation, and it was time to introduce the newest alien in the franchise. They would be equal to the Enterprise in power and technology, would be feared by our enterprising crew, and ... it was the Ferengi. With laser whips. Wearing furs. And not knowing when to STAND STILL ALREADY! The trio look at this TNG episode that introduced the profit-loving "Yankee traders" that would make their mark, especially in "Deep Space Nine." Is their introduction as bad as we think it is? What stayed the same and what changed? And how long should it take to beam down to a planet in one episode?!?!

Houselights transitions from Christopher Nolan to Wes Anderson! Prepare for music from the 70s as well as the color yellow. This week we tackle "Rushmore" but open with a few thoughts on his first film "Bottle Rocket." What do you think of Rushmore this many years later?

King's Cross. Harry finds himself in a place that is totally unexpected when he wakes up from Voldemort's killing curse. In this episode of Owl Post: A Harry Potter Podcast hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing talk about the thirty-fifth chapter of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. We discuss waking up, Dumbledore is here, Harry's blood, the wand, an old man's failings, the Hallows, Grindelwald, being worthy and choosing to return. Hosts Andrea Coffman and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @JoinNerdParty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerdparty Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Lance and Mike discuss Antoine Fuqua’s Tyson starring Jamie Foxx, movie release date changes, Marvel’s Hawkeye spinoff, Echo, The Suicide Squad trailer, the fate Zack Snyder’s Justice League 2 and the Ayer Cut of Suicide Squad, Ron Livingston in The Flash, Wallis Day in Batwoman, Helen Mirren in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, Pierce Brosnan in Black Adam, Emerald Fennell writing Zatanna, Randy McKinnon writing Static Shock, and Angel Manuel Soto directing Transformers.