Twilight Pwn: A Twilight Zone Podcast

The Twilight Pwn features a weekly review and discussion of each and every episode of Rod Serling's classic television show The Twilight Zone

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Episode 10 - The Rip Van Winkle Caper

In the tenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Rip Van Winkle Caper," the 60th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series. Topics include the weight of a million dollars in gold, "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre," and Rod Serling's secret libertarian streak. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 6IMDB's Rating: 7.8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 18, 2013•35 min

Episode 9 - The After Hours

In the ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The After Hours,” the 34th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include potential TZ spin-offs, comparisons to the 80s remake, and connections to 80s prog-rock superstars Starship. John's Rating: 6Fred's Rating: 7IMDB's Rating: 8.3 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 10, 2013•35 min

Episode 8 - Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?

In the eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?,” the 64th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include yet another retraction, sports talk on TwilightPwnFM, and our first of many Ornette Coleman references. John's Rating: 8Fred's Rating: 8IMDB's Rating: 8.6 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to the Twilight Zone.

Apr 04, 2013•36 min

Episode 7 - Printer's Devil

In the seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Printer's Devil,” the 111th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include our first foray into the hour-long fourth season, Burgess Meredith's "drummer face" on the linotype machine, and our new sponsor, Beelzebub Soda. John's Rating: 4Fred's Rating: 6-IMDB's Rating: 8.1 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to the...

Mar 28, 2013•37 min

Episode 6 - Walking Distance

In the sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Walking Distance,” the 5th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the rising cost of chocolate soda, John's dangerous nostalgia addiction, and why a new car is more shocking than seeing your mother's ghost. John's Rating: 10Fred's Rating: 9IMDB's Rating: 8.2 to subscribe in iTunes, and we are now listed on on Demand.

Mar 21, 2013•36 min

Episode 5 - Uncle Simon

In the fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Uncle Simon," the 128th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a case of stunt casting gone wrong, our first retraction, and similarities to the works of Edward Albee, Kathryn Bigelow and Everclear. to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. Also, we are now listed on Radio on Demand.

Mar 14, 2013•33 min

Episode 4 - The Brain Center at Whipple's

In the fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Brain Center at Whipple's," the 153rd episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include what makes Serling's dialogue unique, a free market critique of Whipple, and some of the biggest acting we've ever seen. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. &amp;amp;amp;amp;gt;

Mar 06, 2013•35 min

Episode 3 - The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine

In the third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Sixteen Millimeter Shrine," the fourth episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the perils of party planning, good times during the Great Depression, and the obvious parallels between this episode and a movie Fred never saw and John can't really remember. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store. &gt;

Feb 28, 2013•33 min

Episode 2 - Mr. Denton on Doomsday

In the second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Mr. Denton on Doomsday," the third episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include what makes a great twist, Serling's penchant for cowboy dialogue, and the essential wardrobe item for any western villain: the neckerchief. Additionally, we are now listed in iTunes. to subscribe or search for us in the iTunes store.

Feb 21, 2013•34 min

Episode 1 - One for the Angels

In the inaugural episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred get together to discuss the Twilight Zone episode "One for the Angels." Topics include Rod Serling's love-hate relationship with the pitchman, the difficulties of being a pitchman with no natural sales ability, and how to bewilder Death with pitches about ties and synthetic threads.

Feb 13, 2013•35 min

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