"A Small Town" got big ratings from Robert, sort of big ratings from Darrell, but nothing but small ratings from our viewer feedback section, Talky Tina. What was it about a pleasant, mostly one dimensional story about doing good in the world from a supernatural scale model of a small town in a church attic that didn't land well with everyone? Maybe that's just it, not a deep enough story for deep story loving Twilight Zone fans. Be that as it may, the machine and its machinations took Robert to...
Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 24
Here we are, 70% finished with season 2 of the new Twilight Zone series. I haven't done the math, but I think it is fair to say we like season 2 at least more than 70% of our collective capacity to like the episodes so far. That being said, some people like this episode far more than we do. And you know what, that's ok. It's ok because in this podcast episode we examine what it means to lose loved ones and what love, itself, means to us and to these characters. Can you trust a space traveling pa...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 23
Check out "8" with us. We have half as many people with audio discussing the episode, and that is probably fitting because among the four of us the score average is nearly half as low. And speaking of halves...this episode felt like half of it was awesome science fiction Twilight Zone and the other half felt overly wordy and overly fictional to our four minds. Then again, Whipples tells us that Octopuses have 9 minds and Darrell discovered another meaning (or place on earth) for the Twilight Zon...
Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 22
Here we are: half way through season 2 and after last week's story felt out of tune for many of us, this week's story has the right amount of magic, or, well, let's call it metaphysical enchantment which pleased your hosts immensely. Our ratings make us sound like Germans saying no, but the phonetic translation is much more affirming. Robert and Darrell aren't the only ones who have a lot to say. Darrell expertly covers the old series connections. Robert conjures up his Whipple resources. Bradle...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 21
Fire Lady sing us a sweet song where we can't stop clapping in the end. Or, as in this episode, keep the praise going as long as possible for fame-lusting has-beens. Darrell and Robert pick apart this episode much like talent show judges pick apart great and/or poor performances alike. And there were some great scenes in this episode, but there were also scenes maybe worthy of the sound of one hand clapping. Give this episode of the podcast a listen and tell us your thoughts either by voicemail,...
Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 20
Darrell and Robert get under each other's skin and wrap their collective minds around "The Who of You." Both of us agree the first two episodes of the second season came right out of the gate impressively strong, and the third episode does not disappoint. There is nothing but praise for lead actor, Ethan Embry, and his supporting cast is outstanding as well. There is a pretty big rating gap, however, between your co-hosts. Listen along and join us on our Facebook page if you have more thoughts y...
Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 19
Are we dreaming, or did we just experience the best episode of Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone to date? Starring Morena Baccarin, "Downtime" had us cozied up to our screens and enjoying an episode that felt in many ways like an episode of Serling's classic series. Is it possible for a computer avatar to have an existential crisis? Should such a character be given free will and the right to live even if her real-world human is deceased? This one gave us plenty to consider. "Downtime" had Robert and ...
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 18
Jordan Peele's Twilight Zone returns for season 2 with a psychic connection head game thriller. The moral of this episode isn't easily black or white and you would have to be a wiz to know exactly what the Twilight Zone team expected us to think when they lead us to an ending and have us experience a state of shock. This one had a few plot points that had us scratching our heads, but kept both of us guessing until the end as we tried to figure out if Phil was crazy or just crazy in love. Connect...
Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 17
"Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" is arguably the most iconic episode in the entire history of The Twilight Zone. It's been redone and parodied generation after generation since it first aired in 1963. For some, including Darrell, it's a fantastic episode for sure, but not the best episode starring William Shatner. That honor is bestowed upon "Nick of Time." Whether "Nightmare" or "Nick" is your favorite, there's much to be enjoyed in each, and much to discuss in this month's episode!
May 29, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 16
We are joined by none other than one of the most distinguished TWILIGHT ZONE historians there is (and that's not just because he also does a mean Mark Twain). He is, in fact, another Mark, Mark Dawidziak. Journalist, lecturer, professor, and author of a book that should be on everyone's TWILIGHT ZONE must-have reading list, EVERYTHING I NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED In THE TWILIGHT ZONE. Mark shares with us his roundabout journey to getting the nod to write about one of his many great loves—sorry, Robe...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 15
If you're like us, you like a good twist ending. Welcome back to the Twilight Zone--El Clasico Twist Endings Style—This time for an installment of "To Serve Man" and "The Masks." Be honest. The very first time you saw these episodes did you predict the twist endings? That's the best part of these iconic TZ episodes. The problem is almost everyone already has some exposure to the twist ending even before seeing the entire episode. Be that as it may, our intrepid co-hosts do their best to find the...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 14
We are proud to present to you, with very little delay, "Two," and "The Bard." The episodes feature film stars Charles Bronson and Burt Reynolds, and TV Star Elizabeth Montgomery. Listen along as Darrell and Robert cover dystopian worlds and magic circles. This time these actors have roles almost completely against type. For example, Charles Bronson gets shot and Elizabeth Montgomery does the shooting in "Two," while the main character in "The Bard" is the one doing witchcraft. And Burt Reynolds...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 13
We appropriately scared ourselves a wee bit this close to Halloween by covering sweet, little, red-headed, and possibly demonic Billy Mumy (sounds like Moo-me) episodes: "Long Distance Call," and "It's a Good Life." They both are two very well known Twilight Zone episodes. Listen along as Darrell and Robert come to terms with how these episodes can be so good yet still conjure feelings of such great discord because Billy Mumy plays a creepy and murderous incredibly well. Darrell's background res...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 12
"A World of His Own," and "One for the Angels" are covered in-depth as Darrell's and Robert's favorite episodes. There was a rumor circulating that Robert would get emotional again, but it never took that form other than some nervousness discussing the shows we hold so reverently near and dear to our hearts. You'd think in two episodes that contained a Grim Reaper, a sacrificial child, a magical dictaphone, a real elephant, and even Rod Serling, we'd have a lot to talk about...and we sure did!...
Sep 29, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 11
Well, it's in the books. Season 1, Episode 10 of the Twilight Zone reboot made its final mark. "Blurryman," let's face it, did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, it appears to have prophetically addressed criticisms about the show that couldn't possibly have been known at the time of filming. Art imitates life and life imitates and criticizes art in an episode that put its writer into the consciousness of the show and us as viewers right along with her. Robert and Darrell discuss the show, pod...
Jun 03, 2019•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 10
The penultimate episode, number 9 of 10, jumped out at many like a Blue Scorpion jumping out of the darkness into the light and making everyone who saw it jump during its airing this past Thursday. Season 1, Episode 9, "The Blue Scorpion" seems to be thought of by many as the best one yet. With the exception of everyone named Jeff, Darrell and Robert look down the barrel at the plot points and the heart wrenching, yet sometimes hilarious portrayal of Jeff, by Chris O'Dowd. The hippies movement i...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 9
Just when you thought you'd hear Darrell and Robert unanimously echo each other's likes and dislikes again, we finally have a split decision for "Point of Origin," the most recent episode of the Twilight Zone. Both of us liked the cast, the style, and let's not forget there were (spoiler alert) aliens...just not exactly the kind you would expect from the Twilight Zone. So where do we differ? Check us out and join the conversation afterwards and let us know what you think. As always, our listener...
May 20, 2019•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 8
Darrell and Robert try to keep it positive as they discuss "Not All Men," where not all men truly didn't add up to enough reasons why we should cut this episode any slack. As one of our faithful listener calls suggests, "Has this show Jumped the Bruce" too many times hitting us over the head with wide-sweeping generalizations of social commentary? Be that as it may, we go over the many things we did like about the episode and there really were some great moments—anyone want to frolic in a meteor...
May 13, 2019•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 7
Colonization of Mars is not only possible in the most recent episode of the Twilight Zone, "Six Degrees of Freedom," it is also imperative now that the human race is on the brink of self-extinction. Global warming is just the spark igniting humans to start colonizing nearby worlds, but nuclear holocaust just before launch raises the stakes, to put it lightly. Deep space travel is stressful enough, but literally with the survival of the human race weighing down this crew heavier than their artifi...
May 05, 2019•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 6
Marika Sila, from last week's "A Traveler" episode, yes, Sgt. Yuka, talked with us and gave an inside look at her experiences auditioning for—and making choices how she approached—her role. We enjoyed her immensely and felt honored she shared her story about walking the Red Path now and teaching other indigenous people how they can live healthier lives. Discussion for this week's episode, "The Wunderkind," questions not only the direction of Raff and Oliver as they head straight to the White Hou...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 5
Super talented Glen Morgan of X-Files writing and executive producing fame gets back to his writing desk this week to pen the rebooted Twilight Zone's 4th Episode, "A Traveler." Morgan's tale cleverly creates an Us Against Them theme where the viewers get to see from the murky perspective lens of the Twilight Zone, who truly is "Us" and who is "Them." Please join Darrell and Robert as they discuss brother Jack's drunken, yet all too truthful sober warning to his smart, strong, and beautiful sist...
Apr 21, 2019•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 4
Without the constraints that often limited what Rod Serling could do, Jordan Peele get's to take a full head of steam as he tackles the subject of racism. Join Darrell and Robert as we discuss all the Easter Eggs Darrell finds and Robert misses, and become all too familiar with the phrase, "you may not know this about me, but I haven't seen very many movies." But seriously, this episode hit hard for both of us. Darrell forcing a timeout for himself while watching it, and Robert often forgetting ...
Apr 14, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 3
A podcast about a TV show about a podcast? A TV episode inspired by a TV episode? We're full meta this week as we discuss, "Nightmare at 30,000 feet." Robert and Darrell try to decide if this was just a nightmare by the main character, an alternate universe where space travel to Mars is commonplace but people still listen to podcasts, or did Justin lose it and he really is fully to blame for the plane crash. Much love is given to Dan Carlin, who narrates the episode's podcast recording. We loved...
Apr 05, 2019•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 2
Here it is!! Season 1: Episode 1, The Comedian. The long wait is over. Join Darrell and Robert as they discuss the episode's hits and misses, former Twilight Zone connections, current news, and science and culture topics related to and inspired by the show. Was a Twilight Zone Episode about stand up comedy supposed to be funny? All things are possible in the you-know-where. Stand Up terminology to follow on purpose, Darrell slays us pointing out a ton of old show Easter eggs. Robert crushes with...
Apr 04, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to The Fifth Dimension! There are a LOT of fun moments and clues in the epic Super Bowl commercial and we're here to help make sense of much of it. Robert and Darrell share some insights they've gleaned about the first 6 episodes of the new Twilight Zone series, as well as give a preview of what upcoming episodes of the podcast will be like.
Mar 15, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 1
