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Attention Star Command, there seems to be a problem with Buzz Lightyear

by | June 21, 2022 | ROADTRIPPIN' With RMB, What's Hot | 0 Comments

ROADTRIPPIN’ co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden respond to letters from listeners proposing a variety of reasons as to why Pixar’s latest animated feature, LIGHTYEAR, didn’t meet expectations during its opening weekend. Was it a result of bad casting, a strained relationship between studios, convoluted marketing or stronger-than-expected competition? No one is sure – but it’s possible the problem runs much deeper than an origin story for an action figure might let on.

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Is fan outrage an acceptable excuse for unacceptable behavior?

Is fan outrage an acceptable excuse for unacceptable behavior?

by | Jun 1, 2022 | ,

Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden talk about the reactions to racist and threatening messages sent to Moses Ingram by a small but vocal minority of toxic Star Wars fans. Both Disney and Obi-Wan Kenobi star, Ewan McGregor, were quick to show their support of Ingram and her work on the show. But Rob and Mike try to take a deeper dive into why some fans feel it’s okay to behave in such a way.

Happy Twilight Zone Day!

Happy Twilight Zone Day!

by | May 11, 2022 | , , ,

Celebrate National TWILIGHT ZONE Day today by checking out our gallery of shots from the classic series that aired from 1959 – 1964. The show, created by Rod Serling, broke a lot of ground for those that followed including classics like Star Trek and Kolchak: The Night Stalker.

PGS Transmissions for May 11, 2022

PGS Transmissions for May 11, 2022

by | May 11, 2022 |

We take a look at the original version of The Twilight Zone (it IS Twilight Zone Day, after all) and we catch up on the latest buzz inside the PGS. Plus genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the known galaxy with today’s TRANSMISSION.

PGS Transmissions for May 10, 2022

PGS Transmissions for May 10, 2022

by | May 10, 2022 |

Should mankind mine the moon? There’s a much more serious debate going on about this than you might realize. Also, are movies making a comeback – Dr. Strange might have been just what the doctor ordered. Plus genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity with today’s TRANSMISSION.

PGS Transmissions for May 6, 2022

PGS Transmissions for May 6, 2022

by | May 6, 2022 |

Say goodbye to old-man Picard and hello to the dashing, Captain Christopher Pike as the guard changes at the House of Nu-Trek. We’ve got preliminary thoughts on Dr. Strange’s latest outing, a tribute to Waterworld, and a demand that Batman and Deathstroke finally get to square off on-screen. Plus genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity with today’s TRANSMISSION.

Transmissions (May 5, 2022)

Transmissions (May 5, 2022)

by | May 5, 2022 |

National Cartoonists’ Day means we get to celebrate some of the great, American artists who have helped forge our culture from outside the walls of an art museum or gallery. Plus, get caught up on other genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity with today’s TRANSMISSION.

Transmissions (May 4, 2022)

Transmissions (May 4, 2022)

by | May 4, 2022 |

Zoinks, Scoob! Today may be “Fake Star Wars Day” but we’re still celebrating the Rise of the Republic and Fall of the Empire with our fellow Imagination Connoisseurs. Plus, get caught up on other genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from throughout the Post-Geek Singularity with today’s TRANSMISSION.

Transmissions (May 3, 2022)

Transmissions (May 3, 2022)

by | May 3, 2022 |

It’s Deja Tuesday! Join the PGS as we celebrate National Paranormal Day with links to what’s buzzing in our online communities and news from the worlds of genre entertainment, hi-tech, and weird science in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS. All here on Deja Tuesday!

Transmissions (May 2, 2022)

Transmissions (May 2, 2022)

by | May 2, 2022 |

Connoisseurs galaxy-wide recover from their weekend hangover and start talking “Strange New” Trek, Dr. Strange, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, and other oddities from the worlds of genre entertainment, hi-tech, and weird science in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS.

Transmissions (April 29, 2022)

Transmissions (April 29, 2022)

by | Apr 29, 2022 |

Is PACIFIC RIM just an under-appreciated film classic or a teenage boy’s ultimate fantasy film? Hilarity ensues in the PGS Community and we’ve got the highlights, plus sci-fi, tech and weird science in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS.

Transmissions (April 27, 2022)

Transmissions (April 27, 2022)

by | Apr 27, 2022 |

Margot Robbie starring as Barbie is just one of many delights presented to the attendees of CinemaCon 2020 and we’re talking about all of it in the Post-Geek Singularity. In today’s TRANSMISSION, you’ll find the latest genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news presented for your reading amusement (and amazement).

Transmissions (April 26, 2022)

Transmissions (April 26, 2022)

by | Apr 26, 2022 |

Make time to enjoy the finer things in life and don’t tie yourself up in knots over stuff (that’s kind of our theme today). You’ll find the latest genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from the farthest reaches of the Post-Geek Singularity in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS.

Is Netflix’s financial emergency just business as usual?

Is Netflix’s financial emergency just business as usual?

by | Apr 21, 2022 | ,

Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden talk about the recent beating Netflix took on Wall Street, losing nearly 35% of its value in a single day based on the news that the service is expecting to lose 2.2 million customers in 2022. That’s bad news for Netflix and will result in some major changes at the streamer. But is this a special occurrence or business as usual for streamers now? How do you grow when you hit market saturation?

When does character backstory become TMI?

When does character backstory become TMI?

by | Apr 20, 2022 | ,

Co-hosts Robert Meyer Burnett and Mike Bawden talk about the overuse of character backstory in many of the genre movies and television shows produced today. Worldbuilding and lore are important tools for the genre storyteller – but too much of a reliance on the past can make your story and characters stall out in the present. 

Daily Transmission … April 19, 2022

Daily Transmission … April 19, 2022

by | Apr 19, 2022 |

From old-school physical media to new-fangled Star Fleet action figures, and really good movies that suck (and that’s a good thing) … You’ll find the latest genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from the farthest reaches of the Post-Geek Singularity in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS.

Daily Transmission … April 18, 2022

Daily Transmission … April 18, 2022

by | Apr 18, 2022 |

We’ve got this issue loaded with strong women: Lady Thor, Lt. Uhura, Squirrel Girl, and more. It’s all the result of our effort to seek out new life forms and the latest genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science news from the farthest reaches of the Post-Geek Singularity. All in today’s TRANSMISSION from the PGS.

Where has our optimistic future gone?

Where has our optimistic future gone?

by | Apr 17, 2022 | ,

Mike Bawden thinks we need to come out of our cocoons and regain our sense of what it will take to live life to our full potential. Here’s a hint – there is a desperate need for great stories, ambitious storytellers, and an optimistic sense of our own future.

Daily Transmission … April 14, 2022

Daily Transmission … April 14, 2022

by | Apr 14, 2022 |

Look up at the sky today. Seriously. It’s National Look Up At The Sky Day – just one of the various tidbits of nearly-useless information we’ve gathered from the worlds of genre entertainment, pop culture, and weird science in today’s Transmissions from the Post-Geek Singularity.

Daily Transmission … April 12, 2022

Daily Transmission … April 12, 2022

by | Apr 12, 2022 |

We cover a little bit of everything from a little bit of everywhere as we hit on the most interesting news bits and bytes from the worlds of genre entertainment, pop culture and weird science. These are the Transmissions from the Post-Geek Singularity.

Daily Transmission … April 4, 2022

Daily Transmission … April 4, 2022

by | Apr 4, 2022 |

More Moon Knight, Star Trek and Fantasy news, plus some Mad Men, Jimmy McGill, horny murder hornets, and an over-inquisitive owl for good measure. These are the transmissions from the furthest reaches of the Post-Geek Singularity.

Transmissions from the PGS … March 15, 2022

Transmissions from the PGS … March 15, 2022

by | Mar 15, 2022 | ,

it’s the Ides of March and we’ve got Spider-News fit for bugling, a new sci-fi comedy from Jim Gaffigan, and the discovery of secret tombs buried in Notre Dame (and more). News about genre entertainment, science, and culture from the Post-Geek Singularity, shared with you in today’s TRANSMISSION blog.