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The Twilight Zone Podcast

Join Tom Elliot in the Rondo award winning Twilight Zone Podcast. A journey through Rod Serling’s classic television series. With reviews, interviews and readings from The Twilight Zone…

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Episodes

Road to Twilight Zone 2019: The Teaser

Tom Elliot takes a look at the Twilight Zone 2019 teaser trailer! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Sep 20, 201811 min

Shadow & Substance: Dynamite Comics Review

In a break from the usual format, Tom Elliot is joined by veteran podcaster Zach Moore to explore the Shadow & Substance, Twilight Zone comic collection from Dynamite Comics. To go straight to a spoiler free roundup of the book please jump to 1:14:05. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Sep 11, 20181 hr 21 min

Kick the Can

George Clayton Johnson returns to The Twilight Zone with the fan favorite episode, Kick the Can. Tom takes a look. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Aug 30, 201848 min

Special: Brandon-Shea Mutala Interviews Marc Zicree

The first guest to appear on The Twilight Zone Podcast Marc Scott Zicree returns to the show, when veteran podcaster Brandon-Shea Mutala interviews him at Star Trek Las vegas 2108! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Aug 08, 20181 hr 13 min

Showdown With Rance McGrew

The Twilight Zone goes back to the old west, but with a lighter tone than before in Showdown with Rance McGrew. Tom Elliot takes a look... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Aug 07, 201852 min

The Hunt

The Twilight Zone welcomes a new writer who will write eight episodes in total, Earl Hamner Jr. Tom Elliot examines his first episode The Hunt and how it fits into his body of work as a whole. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Jul 31, 201852 min

Dead Man’s Shoes & The Twilight Zone Escape Room

In a return to our regular programming, we're back in The Twilight Zone with the episode Dead Man's Shoes. But! In addition to that, Tom chat's to Gavin from the new Binghampton attraction, the Twilight Zone Escape Room! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Jul 04, 201853 min

Rod Serling’s Planet of the Apes: Epilogue

To clear the decks before we dive back into The Twilight Zone, join Tom Elliot as he reads listener reactions to the Rod Serling's Planet of the Apes episode and plays the full interview with Rod Serling scholar, Amy Boyle Johnston. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Jun 21, 201856 min

Rod Serling’s Planet of the Apes

In this epic special edition of The Twilight Zone Podcast, to celebrate the fifty year anniversary, Tom Elliot is joined by a cast of friends to dissect Rod Serling's original script for Planet of the Apes... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Jun 06, 20182 hr 33 min

Strange and Deadly’s Television Terror

While Tom works on the Planet of the Apes episode coming next, lets catch up with some listener emails and then visit The Night Gallery and Tales From the Crypt in Strange and Deadly's Television Terror... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

May 12, 20182 hr 2 min

One More Pallbearer

Take one measure of 'Old Dark House' add a Bond Villain and a nuclear bomb, filter it through Rod Serling and what do you get? One More Pallbearer... and Tom Elliot. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Apr 20, 20181 hr 2 min

And the Winner Is…

The results are in, and the winner of the Rondo Award for the Best Multi-Media Site is... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Apr 12, 201810 min

Nothing in the Dark

Some would say Nothing in the Dark is George Clayton Johnson's masterpiece, join Tom Elliot in to see if he agrees... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Apr 05, 201847 min

Theatre Five: Five Strangers

Three years after The Twilight Zone episode Five Characters in Search of an Exit, came the Theatre Five episode Five Strangers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Mar 17, 201822 min

A Quality of Mercy

Rod Serling returns to a familiar setting when Dean Stockwell and Albert Salmi enter The Twilight Zone in A Quality of Mercy... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Mar 17, 201856 min

Special: Carl Amari Interview

Tom Elliot chats to Carl Amari about his new book The Top 100 Classic Radio Shows which he co-authors with Martin Grams Jr, and his creation of Twilight Zone Radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Mar 03, 201849 min

Special: Tom Elliot Reads Examination Day

This short bonus episode features the short story Examination Day by Henry Slesar which went on to be the inspiration for an episode of the 80s Twilight Zone of the same name. For more podcasts related to the 80s show, please consider supporting The Twilight Zone Podcast on Patreon Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Feb 04, 201812 min

Five Characters in Search of An Exit

Join Tom Elliot, one podcaster in search of an audience as he explores this iconic and thought provoking episode of The Twilight Zone. Five Characters in Search of An Exit... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Feb 04, 20181 hr 12 min

Once Upon a Time

Buster Keaton stars in a quite unique episode of The Twilight Zone, but is the gimmick enough to carry the story? Tom Elliot finds out in Once Upon a Time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Jan 12, 201847 min

The Jungle

The first Twilight Zone Podcast of 2018, is the first season three episode written by Charles Beaumont. Join Tom Elliot as he gets lost in.... The Jungle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Jan 07, 20181 hr 2 min

The Twilight Zone on Stage

After returning from seeing The Twilight Zone on stage at The Almeida Theatre, London, Tom gives his thoughts on the 2017/2018 theatre adaptation of the show. Our thanks to James Rose for adding his voice to The Twilight Zone Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Dec 19, 201748 min

Still Valley

Season three returns to the American Civil War in Still Valley, an adaptation of Manly Wade Wellman's The Valley Was Still. Tom Elliot checks it out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Nov 28, 201744 min

Special: Andrew Schneider reads The Valley Was Still

Before the Twilight Zone episode Still Valley, was the short story The Valley Was Still by Manly Wade Wellman. It is with great pleasure and much thanks that we welcome Andrew Schneider to The Twilight Zone Podcast to read the story for you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Nov 21, 201738 min

The Midnight Sun

Tom Elliot takes a look at the classic Episode The Midnight Sun, digs deep into the mail bag in Submitted For Your Approval and then gives his thoughts on the Twilight Zone Reboot helmed by Jordan Peele. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Nov 08, 20171 hr 21 min

Special: Steven Jay Rubin Interview

Tom Elliot chats to Steven Jay Rubin, author of the latest Twilight Zone book to hit the shelves: The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Oct 14, 201735 min

Deaths Head Revisited

One of the most important episodes of The Twilight Zone, Deaths Head Revisited. Tom Elliot takes a look at the episode and the man who inspired it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support .

Oct 08, 20171 hr 23 min

The Good Lives of Anthony Fremont

It's good that you're listening to this podcast...real good. Join Tom Elliot on a journey celebrating It's a Good Life, one of The Twilight Zone's most revered episodes. But this journey goes beyond just the episode itself and Tom explores the different versions of the tale. That's all the podcasting there is! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Sep 23, 20171 hr 42 min

Special: Arlen Schumer Interview – Part 2

In part two of my epic chat with Arlen Schumer, we talk about what makes The Twilight Zone "look" different from other shows of the time, Arlen's own experiences in The Twilight Zone and bringing Arlen Schumer and The Twilight Zone to the UK. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Sep 11, 20171 hr 4 min

Special: Arlen Schumer Interview – Part One

It's with great pleasure that I welcome Arlen Schumer to The Twilight Zone Podcast. Artist, comic book and pop culture historian and author of Visions From The Twilight Zone, Arlen is a lifelong fan and commentator on the show. His accomplishments not only include his book Visions From The Twilight Zone, but also his multi media lecture Twilight Zone Forever. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Sep 04, 20171 hr 2 min

Special: Amy Boyle Johnston Interview

It's with great pleasure that I welcome Amy Boyle Johnston, the author of Unknown Serling: An Episodic History vol. 1, a fascinating look into Rod Serling's life before The Twilight Zone. Including excerpts of documents from the Rod Serling archives, interviews with friends and colleagues of Serling who have never been interviewed before. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support ....

Aug 10, 201732 min
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