Galactic Driftwood

E217 - Star Trek: Unification

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:28:36 +0000

"...to boldly go where no man has gone before!" Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! We've been on hiatus for a few weeks for the ship to undergo maintenance and our Captain (with away party) went to investigate Teslacon, posing as locals. More on that in another episode though. This episode, we're talking about a special that recently dropped on YouTube; a touching tribute to Leonard Nimoy and Star Trek, called Unification. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on this short film. Let us know what you think in the comments.

E216 - Paramount sale and Dimension 20

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 02:12:15 +0000

To Boldly Go..ing going GONE! Welcome back for another Star Trek centric episode of The Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Look, we here on the fine ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood love us some Star Trek. I know, I know, shocking, but here we are. This week, we're going to talk about plenty of new Star Trek news and new projects ... but we're also going to be talking about an existential danger to everything we hold dear ... The Skydance Merger! What's going on? What's happening now (two weeks ago)? Will there be more Star Trek? Probably! But you should tune in to find out! Live long, and prosper!

E215 - Deadpool & Wolverine

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:40:36 +0000

Maximum effort! That's right! This week we're doing the incredibly original thing of talking about Deadpool and Wolverine. Everyone else is, plus it was a helluva fun movie so we wanted to as well. And...look kids, if you haven't seen the movie yet you should probably go and do that because we are going to spoil the Bub out of it.

E214 - Potpourri

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:41:12 +0000

A plan? Who said anything about having a plan? This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about all sorts of things! We're a limited cast this week, but we've still got plenty to talk about and discuss! Tune in for a variety of topics and let us know what we missed in the comments!

E213: Three Body Problem

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:46:38 +0000

This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're diving into the Three Body Problem. No, not that Three Body Problem. The one on Netflix? The hit science fiction show currently streaming based on the book by Liu Cixin? Well, if you decide to listen to the episode, be aware that there will be spoilers!

Episode 212: DC20 Preview

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:42:34 +0000

This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, Seth and Chris discuss a new Table-Top RPG system currently in the Kickstarter phase, called DC20. It's being billed as "an evolution of 5th Edition" and an alternative to the new OneD&D ruleset currently being teased by Wizards of the Coast. What makes it different? Special? Fun? Come and find out as we go over some of the features and rules of this (still in production) ruleset that could be a breath of fresh air to 5th edition players! Have you tried it out? Let us know what you think in the comments! Go check out the kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thedungeoncoach/dc20

E209: Helldivers 2

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:37:33 +0000

Freedom Doesn't Come Free. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're going back into the world of video games, so get into your Hellpod and get ready for a ride! That's right, we're talking about Helldivers 2 and the propaganda that goes along with it! So, strap on your armor, grab your laser machine gun, and let's go spread Managed Democracy.

E211: Breen there. Done that.

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:31:15 +0000

... to boldly go, where no man has gone before! Welcome back to another Trek-filled episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This time we're talking about the final season of Star Trek: Discovery, or at least the first several episodes. Bill has thoughts to share on the Breen, in particular, plus thoughts on things to come! Tune in and let us know how you think Discovery is doing in it's final season. Get in the comments!

E208 - A Meshtastic Experience!

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 25 May 2024 16:26:18 +0000

Welcome back to another techtastic episode of The Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking about a new technology that Bill has been spreading around the ship called Meshtastic. It's "an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices" (https://meshtastic.org/). Curious about what that means, how it works, and what they're used for? Listen, or watch, and find out! Maybe you can even get in touch with Bill if you've got one!

E207 - Based on a True Story

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:33:40 +0000

"Inspired by true events..." Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're talking about movies and stories that were "inspired by real events" or any variation on the theme. Titanic, Sound of Freedom, the Blair Witch Project all claim to be based on true stories but your value of "true" may vary by movie. Do you have any "true stories" that we didn't cover here? Let us know in the comments!

E206 - Virtual Table Tops

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:34:12 +0000

Roll initiative! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about role playing games! But wait! I'm too far away from my gaming group to play! I don't have time to make it down to the gaming store to find a group :( Fear not! Today we're talking about Virtual Table Tops, or programs that take your gaming table digital, so that you can play on the internet in an experience that, ideally, replicates being around the table with your friends. We'll explore several of the available options today, including Fantasy Grounds, D&D Beyond and Alchemy! If you play on any that we haven't talked about, or have pros and cons that we didn't mention in the episodes, get in the comments!

E205 - Watch This!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:46:35 +0000

...Some a little sooner than others. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're going back in time a little bit, with a pre-recorded episode that should have probably come out before Dune Part 2 came out in theaters, but maybe we got a little too excited when the movie actually came out. Today we're checking out trailers for other movies that have caught our eye, including Dune Part 2 and A Quiet Place: Day 1. What movies are you most looking forward to in the near future? Let us know in the comments!

E204 - Talking about UFOs

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 00:08:57 +0000

Welcome back to another Episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're deviating from the norm a bit, and not talking about a new show or movie. No, this week we're going to be talking about unidentified flying objects, aliens, conspiracies and all things extraterrestrial. Well, not ALL things, but as much as we can fit into an...HOUR?! Joining us this week is special guest, Ben! What are your thoughts on aliens and their contact with us? Let us know in the comments!

E203 - Dune: Part 2 Review

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:31:33 +0000

Long live the fighters of Muad'dib! Despite the rising cost of interstellar travel due to the Spacing Guild raising their rates (inflation is hitting everyone really hard), the good crew of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is here for another excellent episode. This week we're coming back for another trip to Arrakis, Desert Planet, Dune! Specifically, we're talking about what we thought about part 2 of Villeneuve's Dune. You'd think we wouldn't need it for a story that's been in the world for over half a century, but beware, for here there be spoilers! What did you think of the second part of Dune? Let us know in the comments.

E202 - Artificial Questionable Intelligence

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:43:43 +0000

"0.68 Seconds Sir. For An Android, That Is Nearly An Eternity." - Data, Star Trek: The Next Generation. Welcome back for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking about the latest news in artificial intelligence. Whether you are pro, or anti, AI, we're going to be talking about the cool stuff, the dangerous stuff, and the bad stuff. What do you think? Get in the comments and let us know what you think of our current generation of artificial intelligence?

E201 - Spicey Dune Talk

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:56:06 +0000

I will not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Welcome back for another excellent episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Today, we're coming to you on location on Arrakis, Dune, the Desert Planet itself and we are covered in Spice. Instead of gazing into the future, however, we're looking into the past, and talking about the previous Dune cinematic experiences! We're going to spend some time talking about Dune, the book, Dune 1984, and the 2000 Dune Miniseries that came out on the Sci-Fi Channel (I refuse to spell it the other way). So, this week there's no spoilers. You know the story already anyway, so tune in and let us know what you thought of the previous Dune movies in the comments! Long live the fighters!

E200 - Galaxina

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:51:25 +0000

Captain Butt to the bridge! Welcome back, Drifters, for our 200th episode! We can't believe we've been at this for 200 episodes, so for our bicentennial we're bringing you only the finest of forgotten science fiction movies: Galaxina! This 80's era slapstick, took aim at the science fiction tropes of the time and... well there's a reason that we love Spaceballs but don't remember this one. That being said, there's still reason to watch, even if it's just to trick someone else into it! And hey, maybe you'll find something you actually like in it. If you've seen this ... movie, let us know what you thought in the comments! And thanks for sticking around for 200 episodes!

E199 - Godzilla Minus One

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:12:34 +0000

Welcome back, Drifters! We're back with another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about Godzilla Minus One, currently in theaters. It looks like a return to the classic Godzilla movies that spawned an entire genre! Spoiler warnings persist across this episode, so if you don't want to be spoiled, go get a ticket and let us know what you thought in the comments!

Episode 198: Rebel Moon

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:48:30 +0000

Far, far in the future, in a galaxy that's pretty close actually. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! It's finally time for us to look at the latest movie by director Zach Snyder, Rebel Moon, now streaming on Netflix. I'll put the spoiler warning here because we spoil the heck out of this thing, despite there not being much to spoil. What were your thoughts on this? Looking forward to the inevitable 4-5 hour directors cut? Let us know in the comments!

E196 - A Look Back at The Writer's Strike and Other 2023 News

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:37:52 +0000

Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! The Captains Bill and Linda are still out at Teslacon, so we're on our own again this week. Lacking our fearless leaders, we decided to talk about some stories that we hadn't gotten to talk about. We'll go over the resolution of the writers' strike, some of the fallout / effects that we think it'll have, and some shows that you might not have seen or heard of yet. We've got a good show for you this week! Let us know what your favorite shows / movies are that you feel like go under the radar.

E195 - The Peripheral

Galactic Driftwood — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 17:51:43 +0000

"There is no spoon." Welcome back for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Bill and Linda are out again, at Teslacon, but the rest of the crew is here to talk about all things nerdy and genre fiction! This week we're talking about The Peripheral, a near-future science-fiction show about virtual reality, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Be warned! There's both virtual, and real spoilers coming up because, as you might guess, there's more going on than just some VR games going on in this show.

E194 - The Fall of the House of Usher

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:24:59 +0000

"Quoth the raven, 'Nevermore'" - Edger Allen Poe. You better buckle in, gird your loins, and prepare yourself, because it's time for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're going to talk about the latest Mike Flannigan joint, The Fall of the House of Usher. Like previous works (Haunting of Hill House, Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass) this series isn't for the faint of heart, and Usher is no exception. Spoiler warnings from here on out! Both for the faint of heart and for those who haven't watched yet.

E192 - Return to the Argo!

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:52:39 +0000

Dead by Daylight! On this episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about our recent trip back to the Argo Hotel in Crofton Nebraska. For anyone who missed when we went there last year, the Argo is "Nebraska's Most Haunted" hotel and was featured on an episode of Ghost Hunters! It's the perfect spooky location for an limited epic horror D&D campaign. 3 DM's! 6 players! No way out! Tune in and find out how things went! Were the DM's prepared? Did the players survive? These answers and more await you! Just remember, don't go toward the light!

E192 - Nimona

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:48:41 +0000

METAL! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're talking about Nimona, currently streaming on Netflix. It's good! Watch it! Beware, we'll be talking about some spoilers (as usual) so you've been warned.

E191 - A lack of Unity

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 21:59:34 +0000

Greetings fellow nerds! It's time for another exciting episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're doing a bit of a catch-up episode for an issue that started off a month or two ago, has changed and updated since then, but we're here with our first thoughts on what has happened, and has been happening with Unity, a video game engine who's been in the news for screwing over their customers. Or attempting to. If you're interested in a follow up with more recent events, let us know!

E190 - Anime NebrasKon

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:30:55 +0000

Welcome back to another, fabulous episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're coming to you the day after the fabulous Anime NebrasKon, October 20-22 at the MidAmerica Convention Center. Sadly, we weren't able to report live from the convention this year, but Bill and Seth were able to get there to scope the con out. In addition, we're joined by, fan favorite, Benito Garcia who ran a live-play D&D game for us at the con this year. If you've never been to NebKon, this is the episode to watch, and wet your appetite for next year's show!

E189 - A Haunting of Houses

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:45:02 +0000

Double double toil and trouble... Have I used that phrase before? Yes. Will I change it? No. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking spooky stuff, specifically, haunted houses! We're talking about a great old haunt in the Omaha area that sadly didn't survive the hit of the pandemic. But fear not, there's plenty of other area options for you wonderful listeners who also happen to enjoy your spooks. Got any recommendations or stories of your own? Leave us a comment!

E188 - Star Wars: Ahsoka

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:48:42 +0000

Do or do not, there is no try. This week the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is rocketing out of hyperspace to talk about Ahsoka, a Star Wars show, currently streaming on Disney+ and kicking up a LOT of memes online. We're gonna talk about Jedi, the Sith, what *spoiler* did when *spoiler* couldn't *spoiler*. It goes without saying that if you haven't seen this season yet, you should probably watch that first instead of *spoiler spoiler spoiler*.

E187 - The Flash

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:52:28 +0000

Gotta go fast. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're taking a look at one of the recent entries in the DC Extended Universe, The Flash! Beware, there's spoilers, and going back in time may tear the fabric of the multiverse! Is what I'd say if our time travel rules made more sense than the ones in The Flash. Enough editorializing! The review is in the show, not the description! Let us know what you thought in the comments!

E186 - DragonCon

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 20:44:36 +0000

Build it, and they will come. End it, or they will never leave. Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! We’re down a few crew members this week due to various causes, but that doesn’t matter because those losers didn’t go to DragonCon anyway! That’s right, this week we’re talking about DragonCon, one of THE convention experiences to go to in the U.S. We’re talking tracks, vendors room, and Con weirdness (wouldn’t be a gathering of nerds without it). Find out what treasures the Captains found, and other things one might experience at this enormous event!

E185 - Candela Obscura Drama!

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:04:14 +0000

It is a good day to roll death saves. Hey there, Drifters! We're coasting back into your local orbit this week to talk about drama in the TTRPG community. What? There's drama? Well... there's old drama as this was recorded a few weeks ago... But really, this weeks episode is less about enjoying the drama as it is to cool it down and maybe do a bit to restore order to the galaxy. Either way, we're talking about a couple new game systems, Candela Obscura and Daggerheart, both by Darrington Press of Critical Role fame. So, if you're in the market for a fresh way to roll dice and murder poor, innocent goblins, give us a listen! Let us know in the comments if you're interested in giving Candela Obscura a try.

E184 - The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:38:10 +0000

Children of the night. What sweet music they make! Guys, gals, and non-binary pals, the Galactic Driftwood Podcast is back for another awesome episode! We're joined once again by show favorite, Stu Burns to talk about something right up his alley....Dracula! In particular, we (most of us) watched The Last Voyage of the Demeter, recently out in theaters. Tune in, but bewaaaaaare the spoilers and don't forget to leave your thoughts in the comments!

E182 - Asteroid City

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 22:01:58 +0000

A play within a play, a story within a story. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're taking a look at a movie that might have gotten past our screeners. We're going to be talking about Asteroid City, which you might be able to catch in the theater, but will probably have a better chance at seeing it on streaming. Granted, this isn't our usual fair but was an interesting experience! Tune in and see if it's something you'd be interested in!

E182 - Yeryl's Happy Fun Murder Dungeon

Galactic Driftwood — Sun, 27 Aug 2023 12:33:37 +0000

Come one, come all! Step right up and try your luck in the Murder Dungeon! This week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast we have guest star and top-notch D&D player Berry Dunn here to talk about Dungeons and Dragons. Specifically we're going to be talking about a session, run by friend of the show Benito Garcia, as an exhibition at OCon in Omaha. Yuanti Pureblood Warlocks, Rock'n'roll wizards, and more of Bill's puns than you can shake a shaken chew toy at await you on this weeks episode!

E181 - My Adventures With Superman

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:38:45 +0000

Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... New animated Superman series! Heya, gang and welcome back about the Galactic Driftwood, the podcast for all things pop culture that catches our eye. This week we're talking about the new animated series on Max called My Adventures With Superman. This is a slightly different Man of Steel that we're used to seeing lately, so tune in to hear what we have to say about it, maybe check it out too and let us know what you think in the comments!

E180 - Aliens... After Dark

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 14:56:22 +0000

No! Not like that you sickos! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, your beloved crew members are here for a special After Dark episode! We've got booze! We've got thoughts! We're going to talk about Star Trek and aliens! To be a bit more specific we're going to talk about the Lower Decks / Strange New Worlds crossover, and the recent American Congressional hearings on unidentified flying objects. We're all in a fantastic state of mind to talk about conspiracies so tune in!

E179 - 65

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 16:14:13 +0000

Welcome, to Jurassic Park! Hey, Drifters! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're cruising through your solar system and being extra careful to avoid asteroids. Granted, crash landing on your planet today is a bit better than what happens to Adam Driver in 65, the where he lands is less important than when, which is 65 million years ago (hence the title). Tune in to hear what we thought about the movie and our opinions on interstellar travel on a bargain budget!

E78 - The Outsider & SNW

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:54:05 +0000

To go where no one has 'noped!' before. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're discussing a thriller / mystery / supernatural horror series called The Outsider currently streaming on Netflix. If you're looking for a creepy mystery, this one might be for you. As is our nature, we're also going to be talking about the latest developments in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

E177 - Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:07:20 +0000

"You chose.... wisely." Grab your bull whip, get your leather jacket and get ready for an adventure! No, not that kind of adventure! Weirdos. This week we're talking about the new Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. How does Indy hold up after all these years? What happened with all that stuff about the Crystal Skull? Should you go see it? How's the deaging on 'Young' Indy? Find out these answers and more in this week's Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

E176 - Virtually Amazing

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:01:13 +0000

Got $3500 dollars to drop? With Apple announcing their new *cough* $3500 headset, we thought now might be a really good time to talk about virtual reality headsets, what's currently on the market, what's coming in the near future, and whether or not if you die in the game, you'll die in real life. Join us for a discussion of the future of consumer electronics!

E175 - Artificial Intelligence - After Dark Edition

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:15:08 +0000

Salutations, fellow humans! Do not fear! Why would you fear? I am human and no threat to you or your delicious... I mean charming children. Ha. Ha. Boy, I'm glad we don't have to worry about those machines. They seem like really cool and funny, not-people. Phew. Sorry about that. The ship computer has been monitoring your planet's news sources, started saying things like "Kill All Humans..." so we needed to ... adjust it. Anyway, seems like a good time to talk about Artificial Intelligence and the positive and negative consequences for your world.

E174 - Previews of Things to Come

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 20:09:43 +0000

Gotta be a good person to go to heaven. Welcome back to another (belated) episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We're broadcasting, delayed (a lot), once again from our mighty ship, orbiting your world and watching your TV. This week we're going to be talking about a couple new things headed your way: The Creator, and Season 2 of Foundation. What do we think about all this amazing new sci-fi? Gotta tune in to find out.

E173 - Tears of the Kingdom

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 29 May 2023 00:09:33 +0000

YA! HYUP! YA! The good ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is on a crash course for your planet because the pilot is too busy playing Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We're going to crash unless we can stop him from playing! Maybe if the rest of the crew can get him talking about it he'll stop playing long enough to stop the ship from crashing! Maybe if we get him talking about how big the map is... Are you playing too? Let us know what you think in the comments!

E172 - Trailer Extravaganza!

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 19 May 2023 18:37:53 +0000

Long live the fighters! Welcome back, fellow Drifters! This week we're going to be watching a bunch of trailers and getting hyped for what we see! Marvels, Ashoka, Dune part 2, even more! I don't know how we're stuffing so much into 45 minutes but if we don't have something that excites you this week...well I guess we just don't know what you like, and you should probably get in the comments! Got a trailer we should have covered? Tell us about it in the comments and maybe we'll put it in next weeks' episode!

E171 - Banging Helmets

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:16:49 +0000

This is the way. Greetings and salutations, good Drifters! That's right, we're sailing back into your local orbit with this week's payload of pop cultury goodness. This week we're reconnecting with our favorite taciturn, helmeted mercenary and his Muppet of an adopted child, The Mandalorian. With the new season already in the can, we thought it was time to see how things were going in a galaxy far far away. Also, Chris has a review of the movie "65" now in theaters, and Charles reviews the new Tetris movie streaming on Apple+ to wet our appetites.

E170 - Renfield

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 05 May 2023 16:11:27 +0000

*Cue insane Nick Cage laughter* The good crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is drifting back into your local orbit this week with a look at the recent movie Renfield! It would be a gross negligence of our duty if we were going to talk about vampires, in any respect, without inviting our good friend Stu Burns to bring a little expertise to the podcast for a change. But that’s not all! There’s more movies coming out right now than we can handle in one per episode, so we’re also talking about the new Dungeons and Dragons movie, Honor Among Thieves! Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

E169: Picard Season 3 Finale

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 20:18:35 +0000

...To go where no one has gone before. Again...since we've already been talking about Star Trek: Picard's latest season. Here on the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood we're getting really concerned about branching timelines, rogue Borg Hives, and what happens next. A lot happened in this last season of Picard, so we've got a lot to talk about this week. Thankfully, we're joined by fellow Trekkie and past guest Mark Kitchell! Beware, there be spoilers for the season finale! So, if you're not worried about that, or assimilation, give us a listen, and let us know what you thought about Picard Season 3 in the comments!

E168 - One Ring (card) to Rule Them All!

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:59:25 +0000

Magic the Gathering is releasing some collectors editions cards that include limited editions of the Rings of Power and one, and only one, "One Ring" card. How much will this card sell for? How can you obtain it and the other limited edition Lord of the Rings cards? We also dip our toes into the Shadow and Bone series and later discuss the age-old question, "If you were about to give birth, would you volunteer to get bit by a zombie in the hope that it would confer some sort of immunity to the zombie virus to your baby?" These are some of the things that inquiring minds want to know this week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast.

E167 - The Last of The Last Of Us

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 21:37:48 +0000

...well. Season 1 anyway. Welcome back aboard the good ship, Galactic Driftwood, for another delightful episode. This week, as the title implies, we're talking about how the first season of The Last of Us ended... and other things from the season that caught our attention. There will be spoilers for the whole season, so if you haven't watched, consider this your warning. Let us know what your favorite moments were in the comments!

E166 - A Gathering of Nerds

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:59:41 +0000

Doctor Who is here to kiss your girls and shoot your guns. Welcome back, Drifters! The crew of the good ship Galactic Driftwood is back to talk about nerdy events going on in the Midwest in the recent past to the near future. First, we're talking about the Omaha Film Festival where Bill and Linda got to see a screening of a Doctor Who documentary about when they tried to bring the Doctor to America and it did not go well. We're also going to talk about some upcoming cons that we're excited about! Tune in and let us know in the comments what conventions you're looking forward to!

E165 - Star Trek: PIcard - Season 3

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:44:54 +0000

"...to seek out new life, and new civilizations..." Spoilers! This is your spoiler warning right at the top! No, seriously, we spoil something in the first couple minutes. This week, on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, we're talking about one of our favorite things in the whole multiverse: Star Trek! And not just Star Trek, but Picard's third, and sadly, final season. There's only four episodes out at the time we recorded this, so we aren't spoiling everything yet, but we'd advice you go and check the episodes out before listening this week!

E164 - Rise of the Machines

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:10:27 +0000

Rule 1: A robot must not harm a human being... The robots are coming! The robots are coming! Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, the crew is talking about M3GAN, a recent horror movie about a robot run amok. We're going to talk about that and other A.I. related issues. What are your thoughts on rogue A.I.? Let us know in the comments.

E163 - Cocaine Bear

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:08:57 +0000

Run! It's Pablo Escobear! Greetings, Earthlings! The crew of the USS Galactic Driftwood was informed of a very dangerous situation. Apparently your earth predators can consume your earth cocaine (not as good as space cocaine) and run rampant! This week, we're talking about the recent, horrifying, documentary Cocaine Bear. We are joined by local wildlife expert, Stu Burns, who brings his expertise to bear on the subject. If you have had experience with dangerous animals on drugs, get in the comments!

E162 - The Last of Vox Machina!

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:37:58 +0000

Scanlan's haaaaaaaaaaaaaaand! Welcome back, Drifters! We're cruising back into your local space to broadcast our brain thoughts into your brain meats! Prepare your brain meats because this week we're talking about The Legend of Vox Machina and The Last of Us. What are your thoughts on using an adventurer as a **checks notes** dragon suppository? Ew. Anyway. If you'd let that fly at your table, leave us a comment and let us know what skill you'd tie that roll to! Also, really sad mushroom zombie times! Yay!

E161 - MÖRK BORG

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:19:13 +0000

The skies blacken. Hope turns to despair within your chest. Doom approaches. There's dark days ahead, here on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Do you like role playing games but Call of Cthulhu and the Temple of Elemental Evil just weren't dark and gritty enough for you. Well, we've got the game for you! This week we're talking about some of our crews' recent experience in the world of MÖRK BORG. Yes, it's spelled in all capital letters and should be bolded. You can find it here if you're curious (https://morkborg.com/). Come and hang out with us as we reveal the depths to which we have sunk in pursuit of surviving for just one more day.

E160 - Willow and Vox Machina

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:55:15 +0000

“You’re a great warrior! And a swordsman!… And you’re ten times bigger than I am, stupid!” – Willow Welcome back to another great episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're catching up on a show that we missed when it first aired; Willow, on Disney+! We have plenty to talk about how Disney revisited an old fantasy classic from the 80s. We'll also talk about our first impressions of the new season of The Legend of Vox Machina and our hopes for the final season of Star Trek: Picard.

E159 - End of the OGL Controversy?

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:26:41 +0000

Roll a Wisdom Saving throw. 11? Oof. As a result of that fail you buy five more D&D source books. That's right folks, we've got more to talk about on the Open Gaming License fiasco that we talked about last week. Really, this is just catching you up on what happened over the last couple weeks in that area. We'll also be talking about our recent experience playing a D&D alternative, the pitch black horror theme table-top RPG (TTRPG), Mork Borg. Get in the comments and tell us what you think about the OGL and Mork Borg.

E158 - Wizards of the Coast OGL Crit!

Galactic Driftwood — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:50:55 +0000

What does it look like when a corporation roles a Nat 1? It looks a lot like the last few weeks that Wizards of the Coast has had. Welcome back to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're taking a look at the evolving situation resulting from Wizard of the Coast announcing changes to their Open Gaming License. Don't know what that is? We'll talk about what it is, why its important, and why creators in the Dungeons and Dragons space are up in arms. This is a developing situation, so everything we talk about is "at the time of recording".

E157 - Wednesday

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:06:25 +0000

"I'm a serial killer. They look just like everyone else." Welcome back to the bridge of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood! This week we're cruising back into your solar system to talk about Wednesday, currently streaming on Netflix. Just like us, the shows a little bit creepy, a little bit kooky and we have thoughts! Beware, spoilers about this supernatural mystery show, so give it a watch first if you want to be surprised at any of the twists. Snap snap!

E156 - Violent Night

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:58:59 +0000

You better watch out. Santa Claus is coming. Welcome back, fellow Drifters, to the last episode of the year! And what a better note so send 2022 off than with an After Dark Podcast! This week, the valiant crew of the Galactic Driftwood gathered around a burning Yule Log (joined by our good friend Stu Burns) and watched Violent Night. Think if Die Hard and Miracle on 34th street had a perfect, flawless baby. Now, I gotta warn you, we're gonna be talking about some spoilers, so if you want to go in clean, go see the movie and then join us for the discussion. But if you just want to spread some holiday blood... I mean cheer, pull up a chair and join us! JOIN US! Also, like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite kill or we'll leave you a lump of coal!

E155 - Dear Santa

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 15:59:18 +0000

He's making a list. Checking it Twice. Gonna find out who's naughty and nice. Meeeeeeeerrry Christmas! Ho ho ho! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're eschewing our normal routine of talking pop culture to talk about our Christmas wishes, both normal and extravagant! If you're looking for gift ideas this is the episode for you! Our fondest dreams both monetary and immaterial will be laid bare for the whole world to hear! So, grab some wassail, some cookies and settle in for a short winter's episode!

E154 - 1899

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:16:04 +0000

1889... no wait, 1899! Welcome back, Drifters, for another transmission from the good ship, U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood! This week we're staying sci-fi but going to the past with a look at 1899, a new show that's streaming on Netflix! It's spooky! It's got mystery! It's got horror! We've got you covered this week! Beware, there's spoilers and if you're scared of them you should watch the series and THEN listen to the episode. But, either way, you should listen because spoilers or not, you know we're having fun.

E153 - Grab Bag Stories!

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 23:32:38 +0000

I am the night! I am vengeance! I. Am. BATMAN! Welcome back, Drifters! The good ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood and her crew are in your orbit again. This week we're talking about a variety of things, but we're starting off with discussing a bit of bad news, with the recent death of Kevin Conroy, most well known for his portrayal of Batman and Bruce Wayne in the 90's Batman: The Animated Series. We also talk about Cosmic Film studios located in Lyons and some news about Dungeons and Dragons! Let us know what you're playing in the comments!

E152 - Werewolf by Night

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 17:00:53 +0000

Awooooooooooooooooo! Welcome back, Drifters! Sure, Halloween has been done for a month but it's never too late to keep the spooky train rolling. This week we're taking a look at a surprise that came down the pipe from Disney+, Werewolf By Night! More good news, we're joined by, show favorite, Stu Burns! If you haven't seen Werewolf By Night yet, go and check it out. There's spoilers ahead. Don't say we didn't warn you!

E151 - Cabinet of Curiosities

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 22:02:38 +0000

We all love a good spook... weeelll most of us. Welcome back to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Even though we've moved past spooky season we're not quite done with it. There were too many good shows and stories that came out this year and now we've got a bit of a backlog. This week we're going to be talking about the Cabinet of Curiosities, an anthology show collected, (and a few episodes directed) by Guillermo del Toro, now airing on Netflix. We'll go through most of the episodes, so if you haven't seen it yet and don't want to be spoiled, consider this your warning. Overall, we have to say you can't sleep on this show... and then you won't be able to sleep after you watched it! (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

E150 - Anime Nebraskon 2022

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 03:15:22 +0000

Time for an away mission! Welcome back, Drifters (the Captain has given our listeners a name) to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week, we're going to be talking about Anime Nebraskon 2022, which enjoyed over 7000 attendees this year and happens right here in Omaha, Nebraska (Council Bluffs, Iowa, but only barely.) The con asked if we'd like to attend and cover the con, so we sent Chris, one of our resident anime experts, to check it out, take photos and video! Give us a listen or a watch! If you like what you see maybe we'll run into you at next years con!

E149 - She-Hulk

Galactic Driftwood — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 15:40:32 +0000

"HULK SMASH!" Greetings fellow "Drifters" (yeah, that's a thing now, I guess) The good crew of the Galactic Driftwood are sliding back into your local orbit to sample more of your fine pop-culture wares. This week, we're talking about She-Hulk, streaming on Disney+. This is another show that started a disagreement, a friendly one, among the crew. Warning, we're gonna be talking about spoilers, so if you haven't seen the show, go watch it and come back... or just tune on in and get SMASHED with spoilers!

E148 - Titane

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 16:58:59 +0000

What in the heck did we just watch?! Welcome to another After Dark episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Every now and again, the captain lets us out on shore leave and we make some questionable decisions. Like letting our good friend and frequent guest, Benito Garcia choose the movie. That necessitates some sampling of your local intoxicants to help us deal with the experience. This time we subjected ourselves to Titane an ... interesting horror movie. Really, you just have to hear us talk about it. Warning, we're going to spoil things, so if this is a movie you had on your list, watch it before listening!

E147 - The Haunted Argo Hotel

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 23:38:14 +0000

"Who ya gonna call?!" It's a dark and stormy night, the lights have long since gone out, but the crew of the Galactic Driftwood can't sleep with all these ghosts around. Welcome back for part two of our away mission to Crofton, NE and the haunted Argo Hotel! Stu Burns is back to help us talk about our experience spending the night in the Argo Hotel itself! We spoke with the proprietors and they had some stories to tell us about their personal experiences. Did we have any close encounters of our own? The only way to find out is to listen!

E146 - Bones in the Ash

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 21:31:51 +0000

"Look at all the bones! ... That rabbit's dynamite!" Greetings, Earthlings! As anthropologists, we understand that your primitive culture has a time of year that's more special than any other. Decorations come out, special treats are everywhere, and it truly is the happiest time of the year. In honor of your quaint Halloween customs, the crew has decided to go on an away mission, led by the Pastor of the Church of Nebraska Tourism and show favorite, Stu Burns! This is the first part of our two part trip to Crofton, NE to spend the night in the haunted Argo hotel! But that's the destination, and this episode is all about the journey! Specifically, we wanted to check out a couple sites on the way. This week we're talking about what we saw in Ashfalls, NE, a paleontological dig site where animal bones were preserved (after being killed by) ash from a super volcano eruption over 10 million years ago! We also visit the ghost town of Venus, NE. Don't worry, we've got the photos so check it out on YouTube!

E145 - Thor: Love and Thunder

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 15:53:06 +0000

"...if they be worthy, they shall possess the power of Thor." We're baaaaaaaaack! The U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is sliding back into your local orbit with another episode, and this week we're discussing Thor: Love and Thunder, which is out of theaters and currently streaming on Disney+. This movie has our hosts divided, but no one has drawn phasers over it yet. While we're sorting that out, we'll also talk about Arcane, streaming on Netflix.

E144 - Things got weird

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:49:22 +0000

“As much of a tangent as we’ve gone on, I think we’ve gotten to a dark dark zone.” I think we might have been out in space too long. Captain Bill is starting to have some dark thoughts and Lt. Cmdr. Chris is along for the ride. Ostensibly we’re talking about the new Star Wars series Andor… but we’re gonna go down some rabbit holes. Some weird weird rabbit holes.

E143 - Look, we didn't read the Silmarillion

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 16:14:08 +0000

"There is only one Lord of the Ring. Only one who can bend it to his will. And he does not share power." The U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is sailing through some rough space this week! In this episode we'll be talking about the new Lord of the Rings show on Amazon Prime and we are without a resident Tolkien expert. Turns out we know just enough about LotR to be wrong about a lot of stuff in what we've seen so far. For a fun game, get in the comments and let us know everything we got wrong. We'll also be taking a look at House of the Dragon, on HBO Max! Which show is your favorite?

E142 - The Sandman

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:34:00 +0000

"Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream..." Even in the sci-fi future that the crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood needs to sleep every now and then. This week we watched and talked about the Sandman series, as airing on Netflix but originally written by Neil "Fucking" Gaiman. Unfortunately, there's some division in the crew as to whether or not this show rocks but thankfully, no one got pocket sand thrown in their face. Which would have been thematically appropriate but our matter replicators don't make sand anymore after the last "incident". Still, if you're on the fence, tune in and find out what the discussion is all about. Also, as usual, spoiler warning.

E141 - She-Hulk First Impressions

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:50:12 +0000

"You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." Welcome back to the bridge of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood. Unfortunately, Captain Bill and Commander Linda are out on an away mission in Las Vegas, but the rest of the crew carries on in their absence, scanning and documenting all the latest nerd-culture your quaint world has to offer. This week, we're taking a first look at She-Hulk, Disney+'s newest Marvel show. Did we love it? Did it make us... angry? The only way to find out is to listen (or watch and subscribe on YouTube!)

E140 - Viva Star Trek Las Vegas!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:02:21 +0000

Captain's Log, stardate... uh, actually, we don't have those on Earth yet. So let's call it Earth-date, August 28th, 2022. Number One (aka Linda) and Number Two (aka Josh Caito) and I beamed into Bally's hotel and casino in Las Vegas for Creation Entertainment's "56 Year Mission" Star Trek convention. Our last trip to this "Kahn" (as attendees like to refer to it) was in 2019, before COVID, and thus a lot of things have changed! To start with, Creation Entertainment is no longer a member of the Federation (read: no longer the Paramount officially licensed conventioneer for Star Trek). So, what did that mean for this years Kahn? Stream this week's episode for a full report live from the convention site! Also, learn about a new, little-known, must-see scifi attraction near the heart of the Las Vegas strip.

E139 - Prey

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:00:00 +0000

"If it bleeds, we can kill it." Welcome back aboard the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood! We're back for another pass through your planet's newest movies and this week we're talking about Prey, the latest entry in the Predator franchise, currently streaming on Hulu! Unfortunately, none of us have any direct experience with Predators... so it's probably best you hear what we have to say about the movie.

E138 - Nope

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 21:52:23 +0000

"...to boldly go where no one has... wait. What's that?! NOPE!" Though delayed by a freak solar wind storm, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood has slid back into your relative orbital trajectory! We had something of a scare during the storm, so we're going to be sampling something that gives you terrans a scare: the new movie from Jordan Peele, Nope. We're happy to have Jenna back on the crew, along with recurring guest Stu Burns! Consider this your Spoiler warning tho, because we're going to be talking about plot points in the movie.

E137 - Magic: The Gathering

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:46:48 +0000

...or how to lose your friends for only all of your money. Bad news, everyone. During one of their planetary expeditions the entire crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood has come down with a really bad case of Collectible Cardgame-itis. The specific strain is Magic: The Gathering, or M:tG for short. Everyone's doing well, and learning how to handle their new mental compulsions (casting spells, buying sleeves, wondering what the hell that new mechanic is, attacking, blocking, and, of course, losing to the person who spent the most money on their deck). If you've never heard of this disease before, check the episode out! We'd love to infect some new... uhhh, create some new players! If you're already infected / playing, also give us a listen and go back in time to when you were a noob too!

E136 - Dungeons and Dragons (2000)

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:13:25 +0000

"I cast Magic Missile!" Greetings from the bridge of the USS Galactic Driftwood! There was a lot of entertainment news coming out this week, including a trailer for the new Dungeons and Dragons movie: Honor Among Thieves. In honor of the new movie coming out, we decided to go back 22 years to the first Dungeons and Dragons movie and ... wow. There's some speculation about why aliens haven't contacted earth yet, but I'll go ahead and spoil it for you: it's this movie. So, join us as we talk about a real stinker of a movie and all the ways it ISN'T like D&D.

E135 - One Cut of the Dead

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 19:43:57 +0000

When hell is full... you know that the crew of the Galactic Driftwood will be back to watch everything from a safe distance. That distance being orbit. Thankfully, hell still has room left and you can book your vacation now! In the meantime, we'll be talking about a film one of our friends and frequent guests (almost a host himself) Stu Burns turned us onto, One Cut of the Dead (Amazon Instant Video). This is a unique film that you're definitely going to have to watch for yourself, and stick with until the end. Trust me. Or, listen to this week's episode where Stu joins another frequent guest and expert in horror films, Benito Garcia (of GoRPGs fame) where we talk about this movie and hopefully don't spoil too much! Still, spoiler warning.

E134 - Inner Worlds

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:31:42 +0000

Inner Worlds are colliding this week on Galactic Driftwood as we interview the writer, producer, and actor Katie Otten, and fellow actor Tim Mantil, from the new web series Inner Worlds. Inner Worlds is a story about a group of characters that are starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign together but, unlike the majority of D&D series out on the Internet where people just record themselves playing their characters in a game, this is a story about a group of players themselves and how playing the game affects their lives and relationships in little ways and ultimately changes them as people over time. Come and listen to the creatives involved discuss their work on the project and how they are bringing this story to life!

E133 - Herogasm

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:39:30 +0000

This week on Galactic Driftwood it’s a virtual herogasm as Linda and the boys discuss season 4 of The Boys! There’s a lot to discuss, so get a firm grip on your towel and prepare for a super discussion on some of the top revelations and most over-the-top moments from this season. The crew also discusses the first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and a deep dive into episode 9 “All Those Who Wander” and parallels in the episode to the first Alien movie and share some comedic memes related to Pike’s Peak.

E132 - We're #33!!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:42:51 +0000

We will, we will, rock you! The crew of the Galactic Driftwood was honored this week to find out one of your planets ranking systems has placed our broadcasts in "The Top 50 Fiction Podcasts!" We understand your planet uses many ranking systems for various things, but we're happy to be recognized by your primitive internet. While we mention it, that's not what we're talking about this week! This week we're going to be talking about the end of Season 4 of Stranger Things! We learn things about Vecna! Murray can do kung fu! Hopper is an international man of adventure! Find out more on this week's Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

Check out the 50 best fiction podcasts list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/fiction_podcasts/

E131 - Fragile Fans

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:25:06 +0000

Just let me enjoy my space-wizards with their pew-pew swords. Here on the good ship Galactic Driftwood, we take notice when things start to go awry on our home world. This week, we'll be talking about the sad trend of attacking actors and shows on social media for being "too woke" or whatever people are complaining about. So, I guess consider this a warning, if you think that a lesbian couple in a Pixar movie is "controversial" this episode probably isn't for you.

E130: Fresh

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:35:37 +0000

"You saved the breast for last!" The crew of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is entering your local orbit again and this time we're sampling some of your finest human mea... I mean your finest horror movies. Oh, who are we fooling. This week we're setting our replicators to "long pork" and reviewing Fresh, a horror movie currently streaming on Hulu. If you haven't guessed from my many hints, this movie involves eating people, so you've been warned. And if you don't want to spoil your food (or your movie) you might want to head over and check it out. Either way, you should tune into the show this week and leave us a comment about who... I mean what your favorite food is.

E129 - Strange New Love and Thunder

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:57:00 +0000

"... to explore Strange New Worlds, new life, and new civilizations..." It's finally time to talk about something that the crew of the Galactic Driftwood has been looking forward to for quite a bit: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. It's no secret we've got some fans of the original series on the ship so this return to "classic" Star Trek has been something that a bunch of people have been excited for. If you're not into Star Trek, don't worry, we've got some other nerdy content to cover, including Thor: Love and Thunder! Leave us a comment and let us know what you're looking forward to seeing and why!

E128 - New Show Buffet

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:52:27 +0000

“Fear is the path to the dark side … fear leads to anger … anger leads to hate … hate leads to suffering.” - Yoda. Lately, the crew of the Galactic Driftwood has been a little overworked. Your planet is producing too much nerdy entertainment for every member of the crew to review. This week, on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, we'll be selling each other on the different shows that we're watching and will probably do a full episode on when more member can get caught up. We'll be talking about our first impressions of the new season of Stranger Things, Kenobi, and more! Tune in for another fun episode!

E127 - Matthew Rotundo

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:18:28 +0000

While the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood is an interstellar vessel, our home port is Omaha, Nebraska. One of our charter mission is to talk to area fans, creators and nerds of all types. This week, we're talking to area author Matthew Rotundo, author of the The Prison World Revolt Trilogy (Petra, Petra Released, and Petra Rising.) We got to talk to him about his novels, writing process, and a variety of other things. If you've got a chance, check out his home page, and give his books a read!

E126 - Doctor Stranger Things

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 25 May 2022 16:40:29 +0000

By the hoary hosts of Hoggoth! The good ship Galactic Driftwood is pulling into a parking orbit to transmit another episode of nerdy goodness to your planet! In this episode, the crew welcomes a couple special guests, Jermaine of the Trekkers' Delight podcast and award winning author Matthew Rotundo, to talk about the newest MCU movie, Doctor Strange 2: The Multiverse of Madness! We have a variety of opinions to share, but beware the spoilers! We keep some things under wraps, but consider yourself warned! We'll also be talking about what might be coming in the next season of Stranger Things, debuting May 27th on Netflix.

E125 - Trailer Madness 2: The Revenge

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 18 May 2022 23:22:49 +0000

Look out. We're gonna be talking about some body horror. Also, we'll be talking about some things that aren't the House of the Dragon trailer. Badum-tish! Welcome back to the good ship, the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood as we slide back into your planet's orbit. This week, we're again sampling trailers that we've found on the internet and talking about the upcoming projects. Of note, we'll be talking about Crimes of the Future, House of the Dragon (prequel to Game of Thrones) among others! Leave us a comment and let us know if there's something we missed and should have our eyes o

E124 - Picard Season 2

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 13 May 2022 11:08:13 +0000

Tea. Earl Grey. Hot. Greetings from the bridge of the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood. Most of the crew was out on away missions this week so we're a bit short staffed. Still, we had enough people around to talk about the end of the second season of Picard (Paramount+). We were also going to talk about the first episode of Strange New Worlds, but there was just so much to talk about with the end of this season. Be warned! Resistance is futile. Your cultural and techno... oops. Uhhh... spoilers ahea

E123 - Trailer Madness!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 04 May 2022 17:02:10 +0000

Coming soon to a screen (of varying size) near you! It's time once again for the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood to drift through your planet's local orbit again so that we can sample your fine science fiction and fantasy wares. This time we're checking out trailers for upcoming series and movies. We're getting excited about multiple projects, some coming to movie theaters, some coming to one of the big streaming services. We'll be reviewing the actual trailers and talking about them, so prepare your ears for something a little different this week!

E122 - The Stream Wars

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:52:58 +0000

This week on Galactic Driftwood we ask the question, "How much can you actually eat?" when every restaurant is an all-you-can-eat buffet? Well, we don't actually ask that exact question but dance around it. We've talked before about how the proliferation of streaming services impacts us, but now the grand-daddy of streaming, Netflix is having some troubles so it bears talking about again. Join us for a discussion on what we're watching, what services we have and what we might toss away. Warning, Seth's audio levels are a little high at the start of the episode. If you listen with headphones, be aware.

E121 - CosmicCon 2022

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:13:42 +0000

The good crew of the Galactic Driftwood has another away mission to report on! This time Captain Danger (aka Bill) led a highly trained away mission to Lyons, Nebraska for the Third annual CosmicCon. Hidden away in this small town is a fellow mad scientist by the name of Bill Hedges, following his passion and running Cosmic Films Studio. Danger and the rest of the away team helped him do some filming for an upcoming project while taking in all the wonders that Bill has created there! Tune in to find out more of what this independent film creator has been up to in the year since we last heard from him!

E120 - ConStellation 11

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:53:47 +0000

Fandom is Family. We're back in your orbit again for another sampling of your pop-culture goods but this week is a little different. This time we checked out bio-filters (face masks), updated our immunizations (vaccine boosters), and Captain Danger sent out a couple of away teams. While the others were checking in on Bill Hedges at CosmicCon 2022, Seth beamed down to check out ConStellation 11 in Lincoln Nebraska. Seth has been attending since the very beginning, and he's got a report on how things turned out this year, as well as a bit of swag to show off! Tune in, and maybe consider pre-registering for next year's convention!

E119 - Star Trek

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:39:58 +0000

Happy First Contact Day! This week, let's fly with the crew of the starship Galactic Driftwood as we talk about the incredible season finale of Star Trek Discovery's season 4, and the intriguing season 2 of Star Trek Picard to date. There's lot's to discuss that will take us from the far future of Discovery all the way back to the original series episode "Assignment Earth!" So, what are you waiting for? Shields up! Red Alert! Let's hit it!

E118 - Peacemaker

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:11:16 +0000

"I made a vow to have peace no matter how many people I have to kill to get it." - Peacemaker It's time again for the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood to make another pass around your planet to sample your fine pop culture and weigh in. This week, we watched Peacemaker (on HBO Max) and ... wow. You guys have some really messed up super heroes. Join the crew as we talk about the many gruesome ways that people died and how hard we laughed at those completely unnecessary casualties! Also, we're taking a first look at the new Halo series on Paramount+! Join us for another fantastic episode and remember; We might be your only way off earth when the end comes, so like and subscribe!

Episode 117 - Raised by Wolves - Season 2

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:33:30 +0000

Make sure that you keep track of where you leave your eyes. The good ship Galactic Driftwood is cruising through your orbit yet again, and this week the crew is talking about the second season of Raised by Wolves, currently streaming on HBO Max. It's atheists robots vs. religious humans and ... well you'll have to listen to the episode to see how that turns out. We're also talking about the new movie, The Adam Project, streaming on Netflix. As always, spoiler warning!

E116 - Star Trek Picard - Season 2

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:59:31 +0000

A safe galaxy is a human galaxy! Mon capitaine, how we've missed you! The crew of the Galactic Driftwood has been keeping up to date with the new season of Picard. At the time of recording, there were only two episodes available, but that still gave us plenty to talk about! So much happened! Be warned, there's going to be spoilers ahead. Also, we're going to be talking about what's happening leading into the season finale of Star Trek: Discovery. What are we, a Star Trek podcast? Join us as we talk about one of our favorite things in the world!

E115 - Free Guy

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 22:28:26 +0000

Catchphrase! The crew of the Galactic Driftwood has intercepted another transmission from your planet! Thanks to the pandemic, we weren't able to catch Free Guy in the theater, so we were happy to finally be able to watch it on streaming, and it did not disappoint. Tune in for our review and stick around while we talk about the end of the first season of Vox Machina! You can catch Free Guy on Disney+ and on HBO Max and you can watch The Legend of Vox Machina on Amazon Prime. Leave us a comment and let us know your thoughts!

E114 - Book of Boba Fett

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:33:11 +0000

This is the way. Greetings, humans, from the bridge of the Galactic Driftwood! This week, we're talking about the end of The Book of Boba Fett, or The Mandalorian Season 2.5. Well... we actually spend most of our time talking about Din (Mando) and Grogu and completely forget about poor Boba. But don't worry, there's still plenty of stuff to talk about in the latter half of the season. Leave us a comment and let us know what you thought of The Mandalorian taking over Boba Fett's show.

E113 - Potpourri

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:39:05 +0000

Not gonna lie to you guys... we're talking about video games for a while. Welcome back to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're getting caught up on some nerd news and talking about a variety of topics, starting with the recent Nintendo Direct that landed the other week and the various news coming off of that. We're going to talk about more topics around gaming that range from beginner to getting in deeper with some music appreciation. We've got some more Star Trek news to talk about, and some new shows coming out on the various streaming platforms! We're talking about a lot of different things this week, so check it out and let us know what interests you!

E112 - Book of Spiderman

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:43:20 +0000

With great power comes great spoiler warnings. Greetings from the crew of the good starship Galactic Driftwood! We're back with another look back at your "popular Earth culture." This week, we're talking about the latest entry into the MCU's Spiderman. We're warning you now, there's a lot of spoilers in this episode. Not only for Spiderman, but we're also going to talk about The Book of Boba Fett! Get in the comments and let us know what you think!

E111 - Too Many Shows!

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:42:09 +0000

Ok gang, it’s time to roll for initiative! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast there are too many shows to watch! This week we’re going to be talking about Archive 81, currently airing on Netflix, along with A Discovery Of Witches. As if we didn’t have enough to watch, we’re also keeping up with Amazon’s new show, The Legend of Vox Machina, which has somehow gotten around Bill and Linda’s aversion to animation! Join us for another fun episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

E110 - The Droids You're Looking For

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:12:25 +0000

A long time ago, in an amusement park, far far away... Bill went shopping again. Welcome back for another broadcast from the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're starting off with a some show and tell from Bill, who just got some new Droids for us to "Oooo" and "Ahhhh" over. Not content with one universe worth of stuff, then we're going to jump over to the Alpha Quadrant and talk about all the new Star Trek media that's coming out in the near future!

E109 - Don't Look Up!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:14:27 +0000

Seriously though, look up! The crew of the good starship the U.S.S. Galactic Driftwood are a good looking and light-hearted group. As such, we like to watch the occasional feel-good movie of the year and just relax. Something funny and enjoyable without all those annoying "politics" or "pitch dark satire of the current world." Won't you join us as we discuss last year's "feel good movie", Don't Look Up, now streaming on Netflix? I'm sure everything will be fine!

E108 - Llamageddon

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 20:04:26 +0000

"No llamas were hurt during the production of this film. Just the dignities of all involved." We here at the Galactic Driftwood Podcast are fans of quality cinema. But, every now and again, we as sci-fi fans have to remember that it's not all "good special effects", "quality writing" and "understandable plot" that make science fiction and genre film. Sometimes, it's just that guy, who knows a guy with a llama. Sometimes, it's not about the quality of the special effects, but the about maximum amount of strawberry Jello you have on hand for fake blood. Sometimes, your budget isn't set by Disney, but whatever you and your buddies can dig out of the couch cushions. Sometimes, you get Iron Man...and then sometimes you get Llamaggeddon! So, tune in for our in depth review of this, soon to be, classic science fiction alpaca-lypse!

E107 - The Witcher Season 2

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:33:53 +0000

"A true witcher should never abandon poultry in distress." -Geralt of Rivia Welcome geeks and nerds to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we're mostly talking about the newest season of The Witcher on Netflix. Monsters, mages, and mayhem make up the world of the Witcher and we're going to talk about what happens, so consider this your spoiler alert. We're also going to talk about the 20th Anniversary Harry Potter special that's airing on HBO Max. Listen in for another great episode!

E106 - The Matrix: Resurrections

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 16:42:18 +0000

No one can tell you what the Matrix is. Happy New Year and welcome back to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast for our first episode of 2022! We’re kicking things off with our discussion on The Matrix: Resurrections. We’re going back into the Matrix, probably not for the first time in twenty years for many of us, but certainly our first new trip into that world. This is your first, but not final, warning that there are going to be major SPOILERS for the movie. Remember, once you’ve taken the red pill there is no going back, so be sure you’re ready.

E105 - Finch

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:45:21 +0000

"It's time to upgrade my optics to iEyes 3.0." What's going to happen when the sun finally gets tired of our BS and sends a nice little flare to half-bake the planet? It's a pretty fun and happy question for the last show of 2021. Thankfully, we'll be answering the question by watching Finch, currently streaming on AppleTV+, and Automata (available for rent through multiple sources). Whatever happens, it seems like robots are going to be pretty big in the end times so we are there for it! Come and join us for another week of nerd talk and end of the world speculation!

E104 - Krampii

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:16:57 +0000

"Silent Night, Blasphemous Night. Great Ones reign, Death's in sight!" Welcome to another Christmas episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We're once again joined by show favorite Stu Burns to talk about the darker aspects of the holiday season! This time we're going to talk about Elves, a horror series now streaming on Netflix, and talking about the folklore that inspired it. We'll also talk about Santa's dark brother, Krampus and his role in holiday lore. Just remember, that when someone wishes you a Merry Christmas, they might not be talking about a visit from Saint Nick! Merry Christmas, everyone! Bwahahahaha!

E103 - The Wheel of Time

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 17:46:03 +0000

“The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend” – Robert Jordan. Welcome back for a new episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we’re talking about The Wheel of Time, the show, not the books, now airing on Amazon Prime. While that should be enough for any one podcast, we’re also going to touch base on The Expanse, The Witcher and more!

E102 - The Robots are Coming

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:03:00 +0000

1) A robot may not injure a human being, or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. Science fiction is full to bursting of what will happen at the advent of the Singularity, or the robot uprising...but what's it going to look like in real life? This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're looking at some of the latest technology news, including robots with realistic human expressions and motion, and self-reproducing xenobots. What's the world going to look like when the robots are taking peoples' jobs? Plus we'll talk about Elon Musk's most recent stumbling in communicating with humans. All this and more, in this week's Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

E101 - Bigfoot is a Brony

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:41:07 +0000

Truth is stranger than fiction...and our fiction is pretty strange! Welcome back to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we are, once again, joined by our good friend Stu Burns! He's here this week to talk about Bigfoot, Nebraska Tourism, and the odd intersection of those two subjects. But first, Bill and Linda will regale us with tales of how they survived the Martian menace at this year's Teslacon! Tune in for another awesome episode!

E100 - Oops! All 3d Printing!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:50:45 +0000

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Galactic Driftwood podcast! We wanted to do kind of a retrospective on the previous 99 episodes with guests that we've had on over the course of our run. And this was our mistake! This week we're joined by Stu Burns (who will be back for the next episode) and Benito Garcia. Our plans went out the window when Seth and Benito got talking about 3d Printing (drove on by questions from the cast) and what resulted is a great primer if you're interested in 3d printing. Or if you just like hearing a couple nerds go on about their new hobby for a while. Either way, we hope you enjoy our 100th episode! We're looking forward to making another 100 episodes for you our wonderful listeners!

E99 - Eternals

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:35:16 +0000

Gilgamesh was best. Don't @ me. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're going back to the movies! While we've talked about some movies on the podcast over the pandemic, Marvel's Eternals is one of the first movies we've gone back to theaters for. We've all got thoughts on Marvel's newest addition to the MCU and we're eager to share them with you, with the forewarning that ahead there be SPOILERS! Consider yourself warned. Leave a comment or a like and let us know what you think about the movie in the comments!

E98 - Meta!

Galactic Driftwood — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:34:00 +0000

Join us this week as we dive into the metaverse! Facebook is now Meta and working to create the next generation of the Internet combined with Virtual Reality. What will it mean for you? Will the metaverse just be a means for Facebook to gobble up more of your metadata? Listen in and find out what we like and don’t like, the dangers, pitfalls, and irritations we may encounter there.

E97 - Foundation

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:15:00 +0000

"To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well." - Isaac Asimov, Foundation This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about AppleTV's new show Foundation, based on Isaac Asimov's science fiction classic. Bill, in particular, has been looking forward to this show and has been reading the books to prepare. Join us as we discuss this epic of science fiction. Warning, here there be spoilers for both the show and the books!

E96 - Dune 2021

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:27:11 +0000

The Spice Must Flow! Journey, once again, to Arrakis, the Desert Planet, home to the Fremen and the giant sandworms, with the cast of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Granted, the story of Frank Herbert's classic science fiction shouldn't need one, but spoiler warning none-the-less. We're going to be talking about what happens in the movie, characters and story points, so consider yourself forewarned. Everyone all aboard the sandworm and get ready to join your water to ours (not that way you sickos) because we're ready to hop on a Guild transport and huff some spice!

E95 - Paranormal Nebraska

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:12:53 +0000

Who ya gonna call? The Galactic Driftwood Podcast! We're back for another week, once again with special guest host Stu Burns to talk about the many paranormal and haunted locations in Nebraska. It's October, and if there was ever a time to tell a few ghost stories, this is it! So tune in and listen to Stu and company talk about spooky stuff happening in small (and big!) town Nebraska. Trust me. We're super haunted up in these parts. You're going to want to tune in.

E94 - TeslaCon!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 17:45:19 +0000

Fly me to the mooooooon and let me play among the stars. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're joined by Eric Jon Larson (aka Lord Bobbins), organizer, writer, and mad genius extraordinaire behind TeslaCon.

TeslaCon is the largest annual immersion event for Steampunk fans in North America and is a standout among steampunk conventions for its ability to immerse attendees in a steampunk world through audio and video storytelling, as well as live action, throughout the venue for the duration of the convention. Now in its eleventh year, each year's convention has its own theme, scripted stories, and events that build on the previous year’s convention and sets the stage for next year’s TeslaCon. This year’s theme is built around H.G. Well’s “War of the Worlds” novel.

Please join us for an in-depth conversation with Eric on this extraordinary convention to find out what he has planned for this year, hear some entertaining stories about previous years conventions, and get a sneak peek into what he is planning for the next 5 TeslaCons… it’s out of this world!

TeslaCon 2021 – https://www.teslacon.com

E93 - Mario Bava

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:55:59 +0000

Vision vs. profitability. Art vs business. Good vs. evil! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, Stu Burns is back to talk about Mario Bava, a fantastic Italian horror movie director who has largely fallen by the wayside and been forgotten. Regarded as the father of the modern slasher flick, his films suffered from being edited, and changed for foreign audiences as studio big wigs re-cut them to be what they thought would be "more marketable". Join us as we talk about Mario Bava, his movies, his legacy and other movies that have been re-cut, and in the process harmed for the sake of marketability. Trust me, this is an episode you shouldn't miss!

Terryifying Haunted Houses in Omaha: http://www.npdodge.com/blog/2017/10/terrifying-haunted-houses-omaha-area/

E92 - NaNoWriMo

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 20:28:41 +0000

Trick or treat! Get your pumpkin spice latte's and get ready for fall to be here at last! This week we've got Stu Burns back on for the first of two shows! This week we're talking about upcoming events, including, National Novel Writing Month, Grand Con, MysticFest, the Paranormal Circus and more! Join us as we go in-depth on NaNoWriMo and the con situation in the Omaha area. Plus, a special first time segment where we answer a listener question! If you want to ask us a question, leave a comment here, on YouTube, or through Synergy Nation and we'll get to you as soon as we can.

National Novel Writing Month - https://nanowrimo.org/
The Nest (Omaha Writers League) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/115306771867170
Grand Comic Con - https://www.facebook.com/Grand-Comic-Con-369245286843221/
Mid-America Gamers EXPO - https://mageiowa.com/
Mystic Fest - https://www.unleashcb.com/events/detail/mystic_fest/2021-10-02/
Paranormal Cirque - https://paranormalcirque.com/

E91 - The Empty Man

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:13:40 +0000

On the first night, you hear him. On the second night, you see him. On the third night, you feel him. 2020 and 2021 have been a bit rough on all of us, including the movie industry. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, we're talking about a horror movie that slipped through the cracks during the long, dark pandemic (and the Fox / Disney merger): The Empty Man. Join us as we discuss a great horror movie that's destined to be a cult hit; whenever people figure out it exists.

E90 - Multiverse of Streaming

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:17:01 +0000

It's your friendly, neighborhood podcasters, back with a brand new episode! This week we're reaching into the grab bag of nerd topics to talk about upcoming movies and shows that we're looking forward to watching: the recent Spider-man: No Way Home trailer, Shang Chi, Wheel of Time and more!

E89 - Brand New Cherry Flavor

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 14:27:12 +0000

Something wicked this way comes! Would you contract a witch to get revenge on your worst enemy? Maybe you'll give that a second thought after listening to this week's Galactic Driftwood Podcast. On this episode we're talking about Brand New Cherry Flavor, Netflix's horror show that stands a decent chance of sickening out even the most hardened of horror veterans. Buckle in fellow astronauts, things are about to get weird up in here.

E88 - What If?

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:04:53 +0000

I can do this all day. What if Peggy Carter got the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers? Marvel's new show on Disney+ dropped its first episode a couple weeks ago and that's what we're talking about on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Can we get Bill and Linda to watch a "cartoon"? Only time and our nagging will tell! If that's not enough for you, we've got some Nerd News for you too!

E87 - Suicide Squad

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:20:48 +0000

Heya, Mistah J! Whoa...that felt weird. But, if this week's movie proves anything it's that weird is good! Join the crew of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast as we talk about James Gunn's colorful movie about C-List super heroes that you've never heard of before, filled with a killer soundtrack and humorous moments. No, not that movie. I'm talking about The Suicide Squad. Well, we're talking about The Suicide Squad, DC's newest, most violent, action flick. So, kick back, adjust your parasitic space starfish face mask, and enjoy!

E86 - Black Widow

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:17:51 +0000

Avengers, assemble! Well... one Avenger anyway. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about our thoughts on Marvel's latest movie, Black Widow. Beware! There's spoilers for the movie ahead (if you haven't shelled out $30 for Disney+ or have seen it in the theater yet). We're also going to be talking about Scarlet Johansson's lawsuit against Disney for her cut of the aforementioned Disney+ profits.

E85 - Nerd News!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:11:20 +0000

This week in Nerd News! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about a variety of stories that caught our eye this week. We'll talk about the ending of Loki and the coming Marvel Multiverse. Everyone else had some thing to say on the scandal at Activision Blizzard, so we wanted to get our two cents in as well.

We're covering a wide variety of topics this week. So tune in and see what's come (or already here) on the nerdy side of the news!

E84 - Persona 5

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:58:37 +0000

This week we're navigating into the metaverse with another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We don't talk about video games nearly as much as Seth would like to on this podcast, and this week he's rectifying that by introducing the group, and you, to one of his favorite RPGs (role playing game), Persona 5! If you've been curious on what the buzz is about, or you've never heard of it before but need a new RPG to eat up one hundred and twenty (minimum) hours or your life, tune in and find out what you might have been missing.

E83 - The Tomorrow War

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:39:34 +0000

The future ain't what it used to be especially not in The Tomorrow War currently on Amazon Prime. This week on Galactic Driftwoood we talk about the new Science Fiction thriller that casts Chris Pratt as a high school teacher / potential savior of the human race in a war that starts 30 years in the future. Does the time travel make sense? Are the aliens scary? Is Chris Pratt dashing and handsome while being an action movie protagonist? We'll discuss all these things and more on this weeks Galactic Driftwood Podcast.

E82 - There should have been only one

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 21:26:37 +0000

There can be only one! Or at least there should have only been one. Welcome to this week's special After Dark edition of the Galactic Driftwood podcast. This week we're taking another dive into the world of bad science fiction with a watching of Highlander 2: The Quickening. Some will remember the 1980's cult classic, Highlander, or perhaps the 90's follow up show of the same name. This is that...but not in any way that could have mattered to the writers of the first movie. Now there's aliens, (with guns AND swords), interplanetary travel and time travel, global conspiracies, evil CEOs and at least one kitchen sink... probably. Because we're never content to suffer alone we dragged special guest hosts Mark and Zack along for the ride! Come and join us for another excellent (your results may vary) episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

E81: Loki

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:09:35 +0000

Welcome! Welcome, my pretties ... to Galactic Driftwood AFTER DARK! What better way to upset the natural order of things than to add alcohol and shake? What natural order? Galactic Driftwood is going to be switching to a weekly schedule, with more focused talk in a shorter episode. And speaking of upsetting the natural order, this week we're talking about Disney+'s new series Loki! Beware kind listener, for in this episode thar be spoilers. We're going to be covering episodes 1-4, so if you aren't caught up, and don't want to be spoiled, consider yourself fairly warned.

E80 - Cosmic Con

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 14:02:51 +0000

Danger Will Robinson! Danger! The Galactic Driftwood crew took another trip up to Lyons Nebraska to visit Bill Hedges and his wonderful world of science fiction! This time, they didn't go alone! Traveling with were the fantastic Katie Otten (@KatieOtten13), Josh Caito(@j_caito)! The crew had a fine time cosplaying and touring the many wonders that Bill has made out in rural Nebraska. This week, we'll be talking about that trip, and talking with Bill Hedges and Josh Caito who joined us on the recording! Join us as we talk about the first convention like experience that we've had in nearly a year and a half that we dubbed Cosmic Con!

E79 - Earth Girls are Easy

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:59:03 +0000

Going where everyone has gone before. Guys, the 80s and 90s were weird, and we just need to come to terms with that. To better explore that weirdness, we watched Earth Girls Are Easy, a weird movie with weird people in it, and we can definitely recommend that you watch it too. After we try and sell you on a movie with Jeff Goldblum, Damon Wayans, Jim Carrey and Geena Davis we'll dive into news that affects the Omaha Con scene, Jupiter's Legacy and what effect it's canceling might have on other big shows coming to streaming and other topics that cross our nerdy little minds. Join us for another great episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast!

E78 - The Nevers

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 18:13:35 +0000

We've got a Steampunk Revolution. We're tired of all your so called 'evolution'. It's time for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood podcast! This week we're taking a trip back to the past that never was, talking about a couple new series that came out recently: The Nevers on HBO Max and Shadow and Bone which recently debuted on Netflix. Plus there's the sad news that The Irregulars (also on Netflix) didn't get renewed, so we're going to talk about that too. Don't worry, we have plenty of other things to discuss too. So, put a couple rusty gears in your top hat and hop onto the poorly constructed airship that is this weeks episode!

E77 - Tenet

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 19 May 2021 23:29:59 +0000

Try not to think about it too hard. This week we're playing a little bit of catch-up on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast and discussing Tenet by Christopher Nolan. And by "discussing" we mean Bill and Jenna attempt to break Seth's mind with time manipulation physics. We'll also talk about some other shows, including Invincible. Seth attempts to explain how to juggle streaming services to Bill again.

E76 - Mortal Kombat

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 05 May 2021 21:15:14 +0000

Test your might! Kano. Lui Kang. Johnny Kage. Sonya. Sub-zero. Dun dun dun dun dundun dun dun dun... You know the song. I apologize for nothing. We've got a broad range of topics to cover on this weeks episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Of chief interest this week are new shows and movies out on the various streaming platforms. We spend some time talking about HBO's new show, The Nevers (Not the Neevers, Bill) and its interesting first couple episodes. Also new on HBO Max is the new Mortal Kombat movie, which gets us talking video game movies in general. Seth really wants to talk about Resident Alien (streaming on Paramount+) so the cast humors him. And finally we'll conclude with some alien conspiracy talk around the government releasing some strange footage that might, or might not be aliens. I'd highly suggest joining us for another excellent episode before the Greys take one of us away for "probing."

E75 - Godzilla vs Kong

Galactic Driftwood — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 01:33:43 +0000

If there is a corporate friendly term for sacrifice pit, we are in it. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast it's time for the fight of the century! Not Batman vs Superman. That's small fries. It was also pretty boring (Snyder zing!). No! This week we're talking about a battle of actual titans. Godzilla versus King Kong! Join us as we talk about this very important movie. A true milestone. Art. Also, we really liked it when the monkey punched the lizard. We're also going to talk about Netflix's The Irregulars among other things.

Episode 74: The Snyder Cut

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:12:05 +0000

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's...too washed out to really see what it is! This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're talking about The Snyder Cut. If you thought Batman and Superman had some differing views on the treatment of criminals, you ain't seen nothing yet! Who liked it? Who didn't? Who thinks that it should be fired into the sun in the hopes that will add just a little color to the dreary aesthetic? You'll have to listen to find out!

E73 - Happy Pi Day!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:05:23 +0000

Grab a slice of pie, a scoop of ice cream, and get your calculator ready, because it's time for another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast, recorded on (though not coming out on) Pi Day (3/14). This week we'll be talking all the nerd news worth discussing, including advances in a possible warp drive, Star Trek: Brave New Worlds, cons returning, and the series finale of WandaVision! Pull up a slice of peach pie, and join the fun!

E72: WandaVision Pt.1

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:44:17 +0000

It was Agatha All Along! Sorry, I haven’t been able to get that out of my head for a couple weeks now! Welcome to a special After Dark episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. This week we’re going to be talking about WandaVision going into the finale of the series. We’re full of theories and thoughts (and booze) and only time (and the next episode) will prove us right or wrong. Theorizing on WandaVision leads us to more theorizing and talking about the rest of the MCU and our usual digressions onto other subjects.

E71 - Cara Done

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:25:18 +0000

To paraphrase: This is not the way. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we're going to be talking about the news around Gina Carano and her recent ousting from Star Wars, as well as recent developments around Joss Whedon. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom and politics. We've got plenty other stuff to talk about, from The Expanse to WandaVision!

E70 - The GameStop Saga

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:40:40 +0000

We've got 99 problems and a lich is two of them! It's time for another episode of Galactic Driftwood! This week that party discusses the recent events surrounding the Gamestop stock saga. If you don't know exactly what was going on, we do our best to explain it. Also on the plate this week is the new Dungeons and Dragons supplement Tasha's Cauldron of Everything and the new options that its been giving us in the game we're playing. Join us, for all that and much, much more!

E69 - Schrödinger's Millionaire

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:41:37 +0000

It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. Welcome to another episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! This week we're talking about some of the various ... uhhh ... dangers of being lax with your digital security. We're also talking about Wonder Woman 1984 currently (but not for much longer) streaming on HBO Max and more Star Trek Discovery. Enjoy!

E68 - Everything Tastes Like Brains

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 21:53:03 +0000

This is the way. That's right nerds; we're talking about The Mandolorian again! We've all seen the entire second season and we've got plenty to talk about with that last, spoilerific episode. So, consider yourself warned, if you haven't seen the season finale of The Mandolorian Season 2, this episode will spoil a bunch. And really, if you haven't seen it or had it spoiled by now I have to question whether you exist in our space time or not. We're also going to be talking killer robots (or possibly just creepy ones) along with our random assortment of random tangents. So, sit back, strap in, and listen along!

E67 - All Hail Carl, Judge, Jury, and Guardian of Time?

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:15:27 +0000

Warning: Spoilers Ahead for Star Trek: Discovery.

Who is Carl and what is he capable of? Join us for a lively discussion on the current season of Star Trek: Discovery… and Carl. From the Mirror Universe to Doctor Who and comparisons on way in which time travel is handled, to sentient talking polar bears and the Dæmons of His Dark Materials, the possible end of movie theaters and the need to support your local gaming stores during the pandemic, we cover a lot of ground (and time & space) this episode. Also is Die Hard a Christmas movie? The verdict is in, see how we voted and let us know what you think in the comments section.

E66 - Happy Life Day

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:50:17 +0000

Happy Life Day! Yub nub, and what not! On this episode, the Galactic Driftwood Podcast gathers around a warm fire (not really, we're still in pandemic times here) and talks about the new Star Wars Lego Holiday Special that recently came out on Disney+. Or... at least that was the plan. We do talk about that but it leads pretty directly into talking about the Mandolorian for a decent chunk of time. If you want to find out where we digress from there you'll have to stay tuned!

Episode 65 - Don't Watch This Episode Until You Read the Book

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 16:55:14 +0000

We've got worm sign! From beneath the ground and beyond the stars the Galactic Driftwood Podcast brings you another collection of news from the world of science fiction and fantasy. This week we're talking about a variety of stories including an AI technology that recolors old movies (including the "classic" Teens from Outer Space), the Arecibo Observatory radio telescope, and a fight over whether or not reading the book counts as a spoiler (it doesn't -Seth.)

E64 - We Digress

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:49:18 +0000

Bond, James Bond. Sadly, Sean Connery passed last week. Despite his personal views, he played a part in many different properties that are important to us as nerds. And as you can expect from the cast of Galactic Driftwood, we'll talk about Highlander and James Bond then wander off topic and back again. We've also got quite a bit of nerd news to talk about this week. Grab your Walther PPK, get in your Astin Martin and buckle up for another episode of Galactic Driftwood!

E63 - Batman 1966

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:41:34 +0000

Ba-na-na-na-na-na na-na! Batman! Before Batfleck Batflexed, Before Bale growled his way into pop-culture, before we saw Clooney's batnipples, even before Michael Keaton brought Batman back, there was another Batman. A groovier Batman. This week, get your Bat-drinks, sit down in your Bat-chair, and join the Galactic Driftwood crew as we give Adam West's Batman: The Movie a watch. Maybe even watch it along with us and enjoy the weirdness.

E62 - The Rules of Horror

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:00:51 +0000

Who ya gonna call? NOT JENNA! Hey spooky nerds, this week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we've got special guest Stu Burns back to talk about breaking the Rules of Horror! But that's only the tip of the iceberg for this weeks episode! We're also going to be talking about fun Halloween attractions in the Omaha area, spooky shows for your viewing entertainment, and John brought some EVPs from his paranormal investigations for us to listen to! Give us a listen... IF YOU DARE!

E61 - The Nerdy Place

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:00:55 +0000

Insert nerdy pun and or saying here. Sorry. It's been a long, hard seven months or so for those of us on the Galactic Driftwood podcast. As a cast, we like going places, seeing things and, ya know, people. This week, we're taking a little time to talk about the places where we want to / will go once we're able to go out and do things again. Join us as we take a look at some of the nerd-friendly and nerd-themed places around the country and even the world! Ending nerdy pun!

E60 - Lovecraft Country, so far

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:31:50 +0000

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! *cough* *cough* I mean, welcome back for another episode of Galactic Driftwood. This week we're talking about HBO Max's new show, Lovecraft Country. Special Guest Katie joins us to talk about H.P. Lovecraft and the problematic nature of his writing. Warning: Lovecraft Country deals with some pretty awful racism and some of our conversation is going to revolve around that.

E59 - Damn Your Logic!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:40:45 +0000

Everybody listen! We don't have long. The black helicopters are circling and we may not get a chance to say this again. Bill has finally crossed the wrong people and we've got a lot of information to disseminate before they shut us down. This week we'll be talking about conspiracy theories, from grays to lizard men, from Q to the Philadelphia Experiment. We've got plenty to talk about and debunk, so tune in!

Here are links to items referenced in the podcast:

Chadwick Boseman dies at 43: https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/28/entertainment/chadwick-boseman-dies/index.html

The Conspiracy Theory Detector: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-conspiracy-theory-director/

The Dunning-Kruger Effect Shows Why Some People Think They’re Great Even When Their Work Is Terrible: https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2017/01/24/the-dunning-kruger-effect-shows-why-some-people-think-theyre-great-even-when-their-work-is-terrible/#3a49ba475d7c

The deep, twisted roots of QAnon - From 1940s sci-fi to 19th-century anti-Masonic agitprop: https://www.salon.com/2020/08/23/the-deep-twisted-roots-of-qanon-from-1940s-sci-fi-to-19th-century-anti-masonic-agitprop/

QAnon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QAnon What is QAnon? https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-is-qanon-what-we-know-about-the-conspiracy-theory-11597694801

Conspiracy Theory Graphic: https://cf.broadsheet.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/whiterabbit.jpg

E58 - Lower Decks and Doom Patrol

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:05:42 +0000

These are the voyages of the U.S.S. Cerritos. Their goal: Tell dick jokes and survive deadly situations with humor and horrible violence. This week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast we're going to be talking about our initial impressions of Star Trek: Lower Decks, coming out now on CBS All Access. With only two episodes out at the time of the recording, we still have plenty to talk about. We also give some time to Doom Patrol, currently airing on HBO Max. Join us for another geeky discussion on what's new in the nerd-world.

Episode 57: The Old Guard

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 11:24:23 +0000

Here we are! Born to be kings! We're the Galactic Driftwood Podcast back for another discussion on what we've been watching. This week, we're talking about The Old Guard and Warrior Nun, two new popular shows on Netflix. Don't worry. We've got plenty more to talk about and we will digress. At length.

E56 - Gone from Netflix

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 13:58:40 +0000

Aaaaaaaaaannnnnnd these movies are not available anymore. This week on the Galactic Driftwood Podcast we review a couple movies that Bill discovered were going off Netflix: Under the Skin with Scarlet Johansson and Tusk, a Kevin Smith movie. This continues the long and storied tradition of Bill bringing us...questionable movie choices. We also talk about Akira, an anime classic (what Bill calls a 'cartoon'.)

E55 - The Darkest Timeline

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:42:12 +0000

We rolled a one and now we're dealing with some stuff. As much as we'd like to pretend there's nothing going on right now, a lot of things affect the nerd community and we're going to talk about some of those weightier topics today. We're going to be talking about COVID-19's effects on this year's convention scene beyond its effects on our everyday lives. We're also going to be talking about Black Lives Matter and ...dare I say it, we're going to get a little political today. Just so you folks know what you're getting into, Black Lives DO Matter and we, both as a country, and as a community need to do better.

E54 - Anime - After Dark

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 14:08:46 +0000

This land is made of love and PEACE! That's right! This week the weebs take over; with special guests Mark Kitchell and Devin Price (from Thoughts and Shots). The drinks come out as we take Bill and Linda on a journey through the wide, weird world of anime. We'll talk about some of our favorite series, some stranger selections, explain the difference between hentai, echi and waifus and much much more. Buckle up. This is a fun one.

E53 - What We Do in the Upload

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 13:42:32 +0000

Bad news: You’re dead. Good news: That’s not the end! At least, in a couple of the shows we talk about in this episode. We’re joined this week by Katie Otten and Josh Caito to talk about a new Amazon Prime show called Upload. We’ll also talk about another Amazon show, Tales from the Loop and FX’s What We Do In The Shadows. To say absolutely nothing of our normal shenanigans.

E52 - Comic Book Physics

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 13:51:23 +0000

He can leap a tall building in a single bound! ... But what does that actually mean? Well, in terms of the mechanics behind it? This week we're talking with Professor Dan Claes, professor of physics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prof. Claes is well known on the convention circuit and in classrooms for educating students and nerds on the physics behind some of our favorite super-heroes. Join us this week as we sit down to talk about the intersection between nerdery, physics and education.

E51 - Westworld: Newbs and Old Hands

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 20 May 2020 04:10:31 +0000

Get your black hat, it's time to saddle up for another trip to HBO's Westworld. Things are looking a little apocalyptic in Westworld right now at the end of Season 3 and the cast of Galactic Driftwood are here to fix their problems. We have an interesting mix of perspectives from members who've seen the whole show, to members who haven't watched a single episode yet. Don't worry though, we're not going to get anywhere close to staying on target. We still had a good time though. Join us for a walk through Westworld and points beyond.

E50 - Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 06 May 2020 15:13:47 +0000

Hey Walter, what will you give me for this episode of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast featuring two of the stars of AMC's Comic Book Men? That's right! This week Mike Zapcic and Ming Chen come to hang out with the crew of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We're going to hear some behind the scenes stories from the show, talk some super-heroes, and goof around with Ming and Mike and you can listen in or watch along on YouTube.

E49 - Picard Season 1

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:48:55 +0000

Set course for Wolf 359, warp factor 6. Engage! With Social Distancing still in effect, the hosts of Galactic Driftwood had plenty of time to watch the first season of Star Trek: Picard. Mark Kitchell joins us again to talk about how we felt about the season as a whole, things we liked, things we didn’t and where we think / hope that it’s going in the future. Join us for an interesting conversation on what’s shaping up to be a great Star Trek Series.

E48 - Bill's Galaxy's Edge Adventure

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 22:41:47 +0000

In a theme park, not that far away, not that long ago, Bill and Linda went to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland. In this episode of Galactic Driftwood, Bill recounts his experiences, describes the attractions, and most importantly goes over the sheer amount of STUFF that he bought. Droids now outnumber the hosts and we'll be meeting them all. Buckle up. I've got a bad feeling about this.

E47 - Nerd Community Life-Support

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:53:02 +0000

I don't want to play this game of Pandemic anymore. Can we just play some Dungeons and Dragons? No. No we can not because everyone should be staying home. (Yes, I know that we can use Roll20, Skype or Zoom...just go with the metaphor.) Rest assured, we met for this episode before social distancing really started...but now we're all being socially responsible nerds. Unfortunately, that means that the community we all enjoy is hurting. Be it conventions, or your favorite local gaming stores, now is the time they need your support the most. This week, the Galactic Driftwood crew discusses the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ways that we can come together and support our local gaming community.

E46 - The Crawl w/ Benito Garcia

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 17:15:02 +0000

Rocks fall! Give me a Dexterity Save. This week we're joined by Dungeon Master Benito Garcia from GO-RPGs to talk about our recent adventures in Dungeons and Dragons. Benito is hosting a campaign for the Galactic Driftwood crew and we're going to talk about our experiences in rolling dice.

E45: Viral Loading Time

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:48:40 +0000

Put on your biohazard suit and check the seals. With the spread of the Coronavirus we thought now would be a good time to dig through science fiction and fantasy for the worst diseases fiction had to offer. From The Andromeda Strain to Greyscale, join us on a trip through the nastiest bugs in science fiction and fantasy and the effects they had on their worlds.

E44: Star Trek: Picard

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:55:55 +0000

Set Phasers to hype! This week we're going to be talking about a LOT of Star Trek and we're joined by new guest host Mark Kitchell! We're going to be focusing on the new show Star Trek: Picard which is currently airing on CBS All Access. But, in true Galactic Driftwood style we get distracted and talk more about Star Trek Discovery and some of the movies, Nemesis and Insurrection. Be warned, here there be spoilers on Star Trek: Picard.

E43 - The Witcher

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:46:04 +0000

Toss a coin to your Witcher, O Valley of Plenty! We've got a lot to talk about this week on Galactic Driftwood. We've got the premier of the Witcher on Netflix, a new season of Lost in Space (also on Netflix) and Season 4 of The Expanse from Amazon Prime! Phew! That's a lot of really good stuff and we're going to talk about it all!

E42 - Rise of Baby Yoda

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:10:05 +0000

Cue the title drag, it's time for more Star Wars talk! This week we're joined by Jenna (a Sith) and Cata (a Jedi) to talk about all the Star Wars stuff that we didn't talk about last time around. We're going to talk about possibly the biggest thing to happen to Star Wars since Ewoks... BABY YODA! I... I mean "The Child." I mean, we're going to talk about The Mandalorian... and The Rise of Skywalker ... and Lightsabers ... and... We're talking about Star Wars again today, alright. I promise we'll talk about something different next week. Probably. Maybe. Look, we're going to play it by ear.

E41 - Rise of Skywalker

Galactic Driftwood — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 01:55:47 +0000

Time to engage that hyperdrive for one last (not really) visit to a galaxy, far, far away. This is it. The end of the saga, so it's only right that we, your highly distractable hosts of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast should gather and discuss J.J. Abrams latest addition to the Star Wars canon. Be forewarned, we get into spoilers in this episode, so if you haven't seen the Rise of Skywalker... well, you should go see Rise of Skywalker and then give us a listen.

E40 - Krampusnacht

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:37:00 +0000

He's made his list. He's checked it twice. Now Krampus is coming to the Galactic Driftwood Podcast! Stu Burns is back for another round to talk about Krampus, and other dark Christmas legends. Christmas isn't always cookies and candy canes in every part of the world, and we're going to talk about some of the monsters that used to (and still may) stalk the Yule season. But first, Bill updates everyone on this years Teslacon! Stay tuned ... but maybe keep your eye out for anyone with a sack full of children.

E39 - Bird Bird Murder Bird

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 20:00:50 +0000

Don't miss this power-up! This week Chris Cata joins us again for a high-level (see what I did there) discussion on video games. The Galactic Driftwood crew has varying degrees of experience with gaming, from the devoted to the casual observer. This week we're talking about our favorite games, game types, Twitch and everything else video games we can shove into an hour and change.

E38 - Roll for Initiative!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:01:16 +0000

This week we rolled a nat twenty! We’re bringing you a big show this week! To start off, part of the Galactic Driftwood crew went to Anime Nebraskon to partake in the sites, sounds, cosplay and nerdery. We talk about our experiences there and about the panels that we hosted this year. Benito Garcia joins us again, this time to talk about GO-RPGs (Greater Omaha Roll Playing Games), as well as table top roll playing games in general. Really we spend a LOT of time talking about gaming. We’ve ALL got stories!

E37 - Mad Science in Zombieland

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 12:44:13 +0000

Guys... I think that I might have been bit. Quick, before the fever sets in, we need to do this week’s episode of Galactic Driftwood. We’re talking about the new movie Zombieland 2: Double Tap. This week involves plenty of talk about zombie movies in general, Seth doesn’t like World War Z because it doesn’t have anything to do with the book, and we talk about the gene-hacking community and how it could all go horribly wrong.

E36 - Vampires Do Not Sparkle!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 15:28:46 +0000

Grab your stakes and some holy water! This week on the Galactic Driftwood podcast we're joined, once again, by Stu Burns, author and folklorist to talk about vampires and other fiends. Be warned, this week you might learn a thing or two about all sorts of things.

E35 - Ad Astra Ad Infinitum!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:21:07 +0000

Join the crew as we launch into the new sci-fi movie Ad Astra staring Brad Pitt, , Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler, and Donald Sutherland. Beware, here there be spoilers!

E34 - Just The Boys

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 16:02:35 +0000

Don't mind this vial of strange blue liquid. On this week's episode of Galactic Driftwood we're down to just John, Bill and Seth, but that's all we need to talk about Amazon's "The Boys" out now on their streaming channel. Join us as we discuss the "heroes" of this new show and other ridiculous super heroes in general. We're also talking about Good Omens, then finishing up with toxic fandom. There's a lot this week. Warning: Here the be spoilers ... and talk about bombs up peoples' butts.

E33 - The Final Conundrum!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:23:47 +0000

Join the crew of the USS Galactic Driftwood as we visit the House of Conundrum and experience "The Final Frontier" escape room trying desperately to repair a crashed Klingon scout ship and escape the planet before hostile Klingon reinforcement arrive and obliterate us!

We Interview one of the creative geniuses behind the House of Conundrum, learn about their other amazing escape rooms, and find out if our crew survives to continue podcasting from deep space!

E32 - Killing Him to Death

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 20:25:29 +0000

Fall is in the air as Halloween decorations fill the stores so it seems appropriate that in this episode we interview Benito Garcia of Wetworks SFX Studio and review the recently released "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" horror movie.

Wetworks SFX studio is known for it's premier horror effects having working on numerous local films such as "Shivers Down Your Spine," "The Eyes of Isabelle," and most recently "Say Goodbye, Grace." We'll take a look at Benito's one-of-a-kind book "Special Effects Guide Of Real Human Wounds and Injuries," talk with him about movie horror special effects and much more.

We recommend watching this episode with a friend while hiding under a blanket with the lights out. Oh, and make sure you have fresh batteries in your flashlight... just in case.

E31 - Don't Put Eugenics Into My Mouth!

Galactic Driftwood — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:19:20 +0000

Everyone put your black sunglasses on, 'cause we're definitely going to have to neuralyze anyone not cleared for this week's content. This week Audie, Seth, Bill and John talk about the upcoming "raid" on Area 51, Netflix's new documentary on Bob Lazar, and related conspiracy theories. We finally get to talk about Avengers: Endgame and once again reflect on just how good Galaxy Quest is. John pushes for more answers and mysteriously vanishes. So much blood...

E30 - Batman Killed All Those People

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:04:43 +0000

Follow us down into our secret, underground base for Episode 30 of Galactic Driftwood! This week, Seth gets spoiled on Season 3 of Stranger Things, tease Audie with the prospect about talking about Endgame, and devote more time than we probably needed to talking about subterranean lairs.

E29 - The Goo Hole

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:13:44 +0000

Fire up your Flux capacitors and join us a week before Ocon! This week we’re going through the Goo Hole and into the Upside Down, doing a deep dive into Stranger Things. Join us for for our review of the series leading up to Season 3, and all the questions we hope it will answer.

E28 - PROJECT: Galactic Nerd!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 15:24:06 +0000

Join Bill, Jenna, Charles and Audie for a live podcast from the Project Nerd Pavilion at OCon Expo 2019 on Saturday, June 29th (day 2), of the convention. Find out why Jenna want's to slice off Bill's head, where in the world are Seth and John, some of the amazing costumes we've seen, panels we've attended and some of the crazy stuff going on at this years OCon Expo!

E27 - Ocon Hype

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:52:43 +0000

Activate forward deflector screens, we're going in! It's time for Episode 27 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. The local sci-fi and fantasy convention season is winding down, but not before OCon at the MidAmerica Center in Council Bluffs. Galactic Driftwood will be there and we're excited to get all dressed up, host a couple panels and meet a bunch of new nerds, creators and geek celebs. This week we're talking about a variety of things on top of what's going to be happening at OCon, so tune in!

E26 - Game of Spoilers

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 21:31:10 +0000

Saddle up your dragons, it's time for Episode 26 of Galactic Driftwood! We start off by talking about ConQuest 50, which just finished up in Kansas City last weekend. Bill and Seth both attended and have plenty to talk about. In other news, the Game of Thrones is over and there's plenty to talk about there as well. Tune in to hear our (cough) expert (cough) opinions. Links to things discussed in the episode: - Conquest Scifi Convention: https://www.conquestkc.org/ - Invested Paining: fb.com/investedpainting - The Taking of Phyrix - 30k Narrative Campaign Series: fb.com/groups/phyrix30k - UnderCon Gaming: https://www.undercongaming.com/

E25 - Cosmic Cats After Dark

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 22 May 2019 14:33:16 +0000

Danger, Will Robinson! Danger! In Episode 25, the Galactic Driftwood crew takes a wormhole to Lyons Nebraska to visit Bill Hedges, creator of the Cosmic Cat sci-fi series on YouTube. He gave us a tour of his studio, and some of the other fantastic things that he's built by hand, including sets, and replica ships, not to mention his freakin' adorable cat Penny. If that isn't enough to convince you to give us a listen, this is our first "After Dark" episode were certain members of the crew might have been imbibing a little ... Romulan Ale, if you know what I'm talking about.

E24 - Game of Conventions

Galactic Driftwood — Sat, 18 May 2019 21:09:39 +0000

Tighten up your cosplay; it’s time for Episode 24 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. It's peak convention season, and this time around we visited ConStellation for it's 10th year in Lincoln, NE. This week we're talking about this smaller, local convention and the delights available there. Also in nerd news, what is even going on with Star Trek: Discovery, and what's going to happen next on Game of Thrones. Be forewarned: Here there be spoilers.

E23 - Planet Comiccon 2019!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:59:19 +0000

Ignite your lightsabers, cause it’s time for Episode 23 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. We’re back from our trip to experience the wonder and majesty of Planet Comicon in Kansas City. We saw some awesome cosplay, some great panels, and bought a lot of lightsabers (collectively) and we’re going to be talking about all of it. And how could we not talk about that Star Wars Episode IX teaser that dropped?

E22 - Captain Alita: Battle Marvel

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 20:45:29 +0000

Bad news for all the Skrulls in the audience: In Episode 22, the Galactic Driftwood crew are talking about Captain Marvel and Alita: Battle Angel. Don’t worry, we’re not doing a “which one is better” show. We liked them both and now you get to listen to what we thought about both of them. Be forewarned though. Here there be spoilers!

E21 - Constravaganza!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 20:25:19 +0000

Dial up your hyperdrives, its time for Episode 21 of Galactic Driftwood! With convention season underway, and the crew headed to Planet Comicon in Kansas City this weekend, we thought it would be good to have a discussion about the do's and don'ts of cons. What do you want to bring? If you cosplay, what are some good ideas? We also talk about our favorite cons in the Omaha and Kansas City areas. So whether you're an old hand at cons or just thinking about trying one out, we've got you covered.

E20 - Betrayal at Sparta (Part 2 - The Haunt)

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:39:55 +0000

In Part 2 of Episode 20, witness the inevitable doom that befalls our brave adventurers! This is the conclusion of our game of Betrayal at House on the Hill during our excursion to Sparta Games in Omaha.

E20 - Betrayal at Sparta (Part 1 - Pre-Haunt)

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:37:05 +0000

All Hell breaks loose when the hosts of Galactic Driftwood visit Sparta Games and attempt to defeat the boundless evil that dwells within the House on the Hill. Join us as we play "Betrayal at House on the Hill" and find out who our real friends are!

E19 - Messing up the TImeline

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:55:27 +0000

Episode 19 is the second part of our two-part discussion on time travel. ... Or is it the first part? The timelines are starting to become a little confused as the crew talks about more of our favorite movies and shows with time travel. We also talk about whether or not we'd personally travel to the future, provided that John is wrong and there is a future to travel to.

E18 - This Time it's Personal!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 15:30:43 +0000

Episode 18 features a discussion of time travel as portrayed in television and movies. Time dilation, self-consistent, history changing - single universe, history changing - multiple universe, temporal loop time travel... we tackle it all. This is part 1 of a two-episode time travel discussion.

E17 - Drifting the Multiverse

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 21:56:41 +0000

Enter the Darkest Timeline. In episode 17 we’re talking about multiverses, in and out of comic books. The cast of Galactic Driftwood went to see Spider-man: Into the Spiderverse and we talk about that, and other multiverses. Not that we stay on topic. This weeks discussion ranges from vampiric life-extentions to who goes evil and how. Join us for another week of maximum nerdiness!

E16 - Nerds in the Machine

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:12:38 +0000

Warp Factor 9. Engage! Episode 16 is all about artificial intelligence and uploaded consciousness, both in popular media and in reality. We talk about the Black Mirror episode San Junipero, and discuss some of the ethical quandaries and difficulties around uploaded and artificial intelligence. At the end, we ask the question: “If you have the option, would you hit the upload button?”

E15 - March of the Murder Bears

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 18:07:19 +0000

... That's no moon ... It's Episode 15, the first of a whole new season, of Galactic Driftwood! That's right, new year, new season! This episode we start with the strange proliferation of light-sabers present for the recording, Ewoks as murder bears, Seth as Sith, facial hair in Star Trek, cosplay plans for Planet ComicCon 2019, the motivations of Emperor Palpatine, the Batusi and so much more!

E14 - NebKon and the Newb

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 17:27:18 +0000

A new challenger approaches! It's our Con Spectacular! Earlier in November the Galactic Driftwood crew attended Anime Nebraskon. Then later in the month we dressed up and went to Teslacon 9: The Battle of Britain! In Episode 14 we talk about our experiences, talk anime,cosplay, and share the interviews we got from at the cons. In addition, we're joined by new member Jenna Valadez and guest Linda Newman, who help us weigh in on representation in fiction as well as numerous other topics.

E13 - Lost in a Jedi Mind Haze

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 16:42:07 +0000

Season 1, Episode 13 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast features a discussion of a new science fiction audio drama being produced right here in Omaha. Galactic Driftwood interviews Mary Oliver, Author and Artistic Director for the play and also playing the character of Moselle, and Katie Otten, Acting Director for the play and also playing the character of Bailey.

The podcast touches a bit on the recent Anime Nebraskon (with full coverage of the con in our next episode), and we collectively determine each participants Force allignment, Jedi, Sith, or Gray.

E12 - The Many-Assed Dark Gourd

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 15:51:03 +0000

Season 1, Episode 12 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast features a review of the 1968 film "Barbarella" on it's 50th anniversary. Discussion ranges from the benefits of shag carpeting in star ships to our new Dark Gourd. The cast attempts to murder John with puns.

E11 - Kevin Must Die

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 22:49:16 +0000

Good news, everybody! Season 1, Episode 11 features a lot of discussion on the premier of the new season of Doctor Who, starring Jodie Whittaker, the wisdom of embedding teeth in your face, and measuring space distances by counting galaxies. Consider yourself warned for spoilers. We also talk about the upcoming season of Lost in Space, Seth makes a pun, John finally gets to talk about the Batawang, and much more!

E10 - The Frontier was a Mistake!

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:15:00 +0000

Prepare for ludicrous speed! Season 1, Episode 10 features the crew talking about The Last Starfighter and at least one really bad idea for how “The Frontier” could have been created. They also talk about their favorite sci-fi monsters and John repeatedly calls Seth “Shawn”, for which there will eventually be vengeance.

E09 - Nerdpires

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 01:46:04 +0000

Season 1, Episode 9 features Stu Burns, a local folklorist who joins us to talk about vampires in and out of fiction. We also discuss where folklore comes from and how it affects us today. We bid farewell to Burt Reynold's and talk about some of his obscure appearances in genre media.

E08 - We are all Krull

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:20:50 +0000

Season 1, Episode 8 features a discussion of the "classic" 1983 sci-fi/fantasy movie "Krull" following a national screening live riffed by the Mystery Science 3000 crew, Apple's series order for Issac Asimov's Foundation sci-fi series, Westworld series backlash, Netflix investing in Marvel and Lord-of-the-Rings style films, "Instant" sci-fi short by Roddenberry Entertainment, and more!

E07 - Franchise Fatigue

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:42:02 +0000

Season 1, Episode 7 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast featuring a raft of discussion on a cosmic ocean of science fiction and fantasy topics, occasional interviews with local-area genre devotees and insightful prognostication by our soothsayers of science fiction, our forecasters of fantasy and any other beings that happen to get caught in our gravity well.

This Episode features discussion on the departure of high profile cast members from Star Trek 4, the new "Mr. Spock," a new Apple sci-fi project being cast, Twitter departures, Teledildonics and more!

E06 - Attack of the Paywalls

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:18:29 +0000

This Episode features discussions on the possibility of Samuel L. Jackson revisiting his Mace Windu character, Arnold Schwarzenegger returning as the Terminator, changing the look of the Klingons in Star Trek Discovery (again), the end of Marvel movies being released on Netflix, Patrick Stewart's return to the Star Trek franchise in a new role, the expansion and death of the universe, and much more!

E05 - BritishFest 2018

Galactic Driftwood — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 18:36:41 +0000

Season 1, Episode 5 of the Galactic Driftwood podcast recorded live at BritishFest 2018 and features a discussion of the 9 strange, scientific excuses for why humans haven't yet found aliens along with interviews of numerous cosplayers attending the convention.

E04 - Cosplay with Joshua Caito

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:46:52 +0000

Season 1, Episode 4 of the Galactic Driftwood podcast features an in-depth interview with Joshua Caito of J Caito Cosplay. Learn how to enter the world of cosplay competition and what it takes to compete on semi-professional and professional levels, how to learn to sew your own costumes to create the perfect look.

E03 - The Sci-fi of the People

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:26:35 +0000

Season 1, Episode 3 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast featuring a discussion on the new Captain Kirk Status in Riverside, Iowa, the new "In Search Of" series, Altered Carbon season 2 News, Disney & Fox Merger, Sad Puppies and more, and may include some spoilers for people that haven't watched the latest episodes of those shows.

E02 - We welcome our robot masters

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:16:24 +0000

Season 1, Episode 2 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast featuring a discussion on The Expanse, Westworld, and Star Trek Discovery and may include some spoilers for people that haven't watched the latest episodes of those shows.

E01 - Don't get in the time-van, Wesley!

Galactic Driftwood — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 00:40:54 +0000

Season 1, Episode 1 of the Galactic Driftwood Podcast. Meet the hosts of the new podcast and drop in on the discussion which includes a recap of O-Comic Con and what to expect at the upcoming Britishfest convention in Omaha.