Between Light and Shadow: A Twilight Zone Podcast

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Blogger Craig Beam (My Life in the Shadow of The Twilight Zone) joins the Twilight Zone podcast fray with his own...um... UNIQUE take on the classic series.

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1x08 "Pwn's Labyrinth"

OH MY GOD do we have a treat for y’all this week! The irrepressible Fred from the internet’s third most popular Twilight Zone-based podcast---- the renowned and beloved Twilight Pwn --- came to town for one night only, and he graciously consented (likely against his better judgment) to sit down for a beer and a brief chat. So we’re suspending the usual episode analyses format this week… it’s the least we can do for a certified goddamned podcasting legend. This discussion was recorded on 11/17/20...

Nov 20, 2016•40 min

1x07 "A Scythe for Sore Eyes"

This week, we wrap up our epic two-part exploration of The Twilight Zone ’s three encounters with Mr. Death with the best of the lot, “The Hitch-hiker.” Craig compares the original radio play against the TZ adaptation, commits a near-unforgivable blunder when he confuses military branches (on Veteran’s Day of all days!), and once again leans heavily on fan favorite Dr. Reba Wissner for knowledge and guidance. Dr. Reba Wissner’s A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone https://www.amazon....

Nov 12, 2016•1 hr 7 min

1x06 "Up One Scythe and Down the Other"

This week, host Craig braves two brushes with Death as he examines “One for the Angels” and “Nothing in the Dark,” two classic episodes of The Twilight Zone that feature characters being pursued by that sneaky rascal The Grim Reaper. In the interest of full disclosure: after swearing off drinking whilst podcasting, Craig nonetheless had a few during this week’s recording session, and things didn't end in disaster… so he’ll likely be pushing this envelope and lushing it up for future episodes. Yo...

Nov 06, 2016•47 min

1x05a Bonus: Derek M. Koch Interview (Uncut)

Y’now that 15-minute segment in yesterday’s episode with Derek M. Koch Of Monster Kid Radio ? Wouldja believe it was originally almost an hour long? Derek and I had a blast geeking out about non- Twilight Zone stuff---which ended up being cut rather mercilessly in editing. And well… we just couldn’t let all that great Monster Kid conversation go to waste. So here it is, unedited and unvarnished, just in time for Halloween. You’re welcome. http://www.monsterkidradio.net/ Opening theme: "Neither H...

Oct 30, 2016•56 min

1x05 "Diablokes"

Halloween 2016! We could do the safe thing and focus on ghosts, or aliens, or vague supernatural phenomena… but no, we’re going straight to the source of all evil: The Devil himself. The Prince of Darkness lends his brimstone-scented aura to “Escape Clause” and “The Howling Man,” two classic episodes of The Twilight Zone , and this week we’re digging into ‘em like Negan’s bat dug into Glenn’s skull (ooh… too soon?). The one and only Derek M. Koch of Monster Kid Radio fame stops by for some choic...

Oct 30, 2016•1 hr 2 min

1x04 "The 16mm Pinky Ring"

This week, host Craig digs up the dirt Hollywood Confidential -style on two booze-soaked Twilight Zone classics, “The Sixteen-Millimeter Shrine” and “A World of Difference,” episodes featuring real-life spouses Ida Lupino and Howard Duff. Keep an ear out for an earnest exploration of the historical significance of the pinky ring, not to mention the thrilling return of Dr. Reba Wissner. And speaking of spouses, Teresa pipes in with her usual wifely crunchiness. There’s a pretty heavy film noir vi...

Oct 22, 2016•1 hr 16 min

1x03 "Merry-Go-Rod"

This week, Craig gets all wistful and nostalgic as he examines Rod Serling’s “Walking Distance,” one of The Twilight Zone’s most beloved episodes and its very first time travel excursion. There’s also an extended Jack Finney tangent, several Mad Men references, and an epic burn (or two) from his wife and kid. http://marczicree.com/portfolio/mad-men/ http://www1.screenarchives.com/title_detail.cfm/ID/8136/FAHRENHEIT-451-TWILIGHT-ZONE-WALKING-DISTANCE/ http://www.bernardherrmann.org/ Opening theme...

Oct 16, 2016•56 min

1x02 "I, Fembot"

This week, Craig gazes longingly at two alluring female androids (Alicia from “The Lonely” and Jana from “The Lateness of the Hour”) and, like a true pig, lines them up and scores their respective attributes. Of course wife Teresa pops in for her usual snarky comments, and this time daughter Kendyl joins in for some tag-team daddy dissing. Also listen for a cameo from the godfather of Twilight Zone podcasts, the one and only Tom Elliot. Opening theme: “Neither Here nor There (Revision 1)" by Twi...

Oct 08, 2016•56 min

1x01 "Rod's Lonely Man"

Welcome! Join host Craig Beam (the My Life in the Shadow of The Twilight Zone blog) as he compares and contrasts two Rod Serling classics: “Where is Everybody?” and “King Nine Will Not Return.” One will emerge the victor, and the other… well, you’ll have to tune in to find out. Somewhere in the all the chaos Teresa pops in to dole out some trademark spousal emasculation; also listen for a special appearance by Dr. Reba Wissner, PhD (author of A Dimension of Sound: Music in The Twilight Zone ) an...

Oct 02, 2016•1 hr 7 min

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