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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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Episodes

Episode 39 - The New Exhibit

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The New Exhibit,” the 115th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include mom & pop wax museums, Chekhov's umbrella, and a stone cold dis on a rival Twilight Zone podcast. John’s Rating: 2+Fred’s Rating: 2+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 Twilight Zone.

Dec 06, 201341 min

Episode 38 - The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross

In the thirty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Self-Improvement of Salvadore Ross," the 136th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Pwn's Anton Chekhov, the economics of age-trading, and actor Don Gordon's tough luck in the Twilight Zone. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 7-IMDB Rating: 7.9 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to th...

Nov 28, 201338 min

Episode 37 - A World of His Own

In the thirty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A World of His Own," the 36th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Pwn's first guest pwner, the smashing of the 4th wall, and the hilarity of cheating on your spouse. John's Rating: 7+Fred's Rating: 6Gabe's Rating: 7IMDB 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 Twilight ...

Nov 22, 201343 min

Episode 36 - Five Characters in Search of an Exit

In the thirty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss Five Characters in Search of an Exit,” the 79th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include odd Christmas traditions, proper stacking strategy, and the first of many references to John's law school play. John’s Rating: 8+Fred’s Rating: 7+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 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...

Nov 14, 201337 min

Episode 35 - Person or Persons Unknown

In the thirty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Person or Persons Unknown,” the 92nd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the nature of identity, prosopagnosia, and the early sixties' disturbing freelance zoo paparazzi craze. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 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.

Nov 07, 201339 min

Episode 34 - Little Girl Lost

In the thirty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Little Girl Lost,” the 91st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a dog with a confusing name, a blasé experimental physicist, and The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov. John’s Rating: 7+Fred’s Rating: 8-IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 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.

Oct 31, 201337 min

Episode 33 - Spur of the Moment

In the thirty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Spur of The Moment,” the 141st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Tucker Carlson lookalikes, the nature of fate, and how marrying the wrong man will turn you into Katherine Kepburn. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 6.9 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.

Oct 24, 201337 min

Episode 32a - Bonus Pwn!

Fred is out on the road and he just happened to stop by Austin, Texas and join John live in the studio (bedroom) where John records his half of the 'cast. The boys decided to have an impromptu recording session to discuss some favorite memories over the first six months give or take of watching The Twilight Zone. Topics include favorite characters, Fred's crush on one of TZ's leading ladies, and connections with straight-to-video Steven Seagal movies. to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on...

Oct 04, 201322 min

Episode 32 - Nothing in the Dark

In the thirty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Nothing in the Dark” a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include philosophy and building code, the introduction to a classic pwn character, Darryl Eth, and a hubba-hubbalicious early role for Robert Redford. John’s Rating: 6+Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera re...

Sep 25, 201338 min

Episode 31 - Showdown With Rance McGrew

In the thirty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Showdown With Rance McGrew” the 85th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the first comedy episode that's actually funny, the metaphysics of cowboy heaven, and John's height and weight. John’s Rating: 7-Fred’s Rating: 6-IMDB’s Rating: 6.4 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.

Sep 19, 201336 min

Episode 30 - The Invaders

In the thirtieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Invaders,” the 51st episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the series' only "silent" episode, tubby astronauts, and part two of Fred's continuing nepotistic quest to feature every member of his family on the 'cast. John’s Rating: 8+Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 8.4 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera relat...

Sep 12, 201335 min

Episode 29 - The Man In The Bottle

In the twenty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Man In The Bottle,” the 38th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include wasted wishes, genie-based tax shelters, and how one of Fred's favorite moments from the series involves Hitler.John’s Rating: 5Fred’s Rating: 4IMDB’s Rating: 7.2 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.

Sep 04, 201332 min

Episode 28 - Perchance to Dream

In the twenty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Perchance to Dream,” the 9th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include romantic hearts, the Twilight Zone Radio Dramas, and connections to the works of Tarantino and Kevin Smith.John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 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.

Aug 29, 201335 min

Episode 27 - The Bard

In the twenty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Bard,” the 120th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling's failed attempts at comedy, Burt Reynolds as Marlon Brando, and the episode's appalling gaffe of confusing knee britches with trunk hose.John’s Rating: 1Fred’s Rating: 1-IMDB’s Rating: 5.8 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...

Aug 22, 201336 min

Episode 26 - Third from the Sun

In the twenty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Third from the Sun,” the 14th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include odd sexual undertones, overruse of canted angles, and the disgusting mixture of lemonade and cake.John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’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.

Aug 15, 201338 min

Episode 25 - Shadow Play

In the twenty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Shadow Play,” the 62nd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include whether or not "Mugsy" is a good name for a stoner, Plato, and this episode's imperviousness to nitpicking. John’s Rating: 9+Fred’s Rating: 10IMDB’s Rating: 8.4 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.

Aug 08, 201339 min

Episode 24 - Come Wander With Me

In the twenty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Come Wander With Me,” the 154th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include rock-a-billy: the progenitor of rap, classic pandering to the fans, and Fred's new jingle. John’s Rating: 3Fred’s Rating: 5IMDB’s Rating: 6.5 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.

Aug 01, 201337 min

Episode 23 - A Hundred Yards Over The Rim

In the twenty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “A Hundred Yards Over The Rim,” the 59th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Cliff Robertson's proto-Daniel Day Lewis acting, the history of dental fillings, and some traumatic Oregon Trail memories from John's childhood. John’s Rating: 5 Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and epheme...

Jul 18, 201337 min

Episode 22 - The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms

In the twenty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The 7th is Made Up of Phantoms,” the 130th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include military tv and movie cliches, the somewhat despicable message behind the episode, and several Twilight Pwn Hot-or-Nots? John’s Rating: 4 Fred’s Rating: 4IMDB’s Rating: 7.1 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 Twi...

Jul 11, 201334 min

Episode 21 - The Fear

In the twenty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Fear,” the 155th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a Shakespeare-quoting state trooper, Banksy's latest high-art prank, and an alien race that didn't quite think its invasion strategy all the way through John’s Rating: 4 Fred’s Rating: 4-IMDB’s Rating: 6.9 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related ...

Jul 04, 201334 min

Episode 20 - To Serve Man

In the twentieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “To Serve Man,” the 53rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling and Woody Allen, aliens' libertarian political outlook, and one of the series most famous and illogical twists. John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 8.5 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.

Jun 27, 201338 min

Episode 19 - Twenty-Two

In the nineteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Twenty-Two,” the 53rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Twilight Zone's forary into videotape, adapting anecdotes into episodes, and scary campfire story therapy. John’s Rating: 2Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.9 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.

Jun 20, 201334 min

Episode 18 - On Thursday We Leave For Home

In the eighteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “On Thursday We Leave For Home,” the 118th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling's penchant for high-minded plots, nepotistic casting, and a very bad Shatner impersonation John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’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.

Jun 13, 201335 min

Episode 17 - The Mighty Casey

In the seventeenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Mighty Casey,” the 35th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Serling and comedy, tragic events and goofy slide whistles, and the return of SportsTalk. John’s Rating: 2+Fred’s Rating: 3IMDB’s Rating: 6.2 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.

Jun 06, 201339 min

Episode 16 - The Lonely

In the sixteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Lonely,” the 7th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include perils of filming in death valley, Fred's favorite ending, and, of course, robot sex. John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 9IMDB’s Rating: 8.2 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.

May 30, 201338 min

Episode 15 - A World of Difference

In the fifteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “A World of Difference,” the 23rd episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include method acting, propr set striking, and a sesquipedalian imdb reviewer. John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’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.

May 23, 201333 min

Episode 14 - The Four of Us Are Dying

In the fourteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Four Of Us Are Dying,” the 13th episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the world's least imaginative shapeshifter, Beverly Garland's mournful beatnik charm, and a number of pandering references to the X-Men. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.1 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemera related to th...

May 16, 201337 min

Episode 13 - Queen of the Nile

In the thirteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Queen of the Nile," the 143rd episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics includes sexism in 50s B-movie plotting, the archetypal old man with a filing cabinet filled with all the world's knowledge, and a basic primer on flora dora girls. John's Rating: 5Fred's Rating: 4+IMDB's Rating: 7.4 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. And be sure to check out for more pics and ephemer...

May 09, 201335 min

Episode 12 - The Fever

In the twelfth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Fever," the 17th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics includes the episode's fuzzy gamblling math, a casino filled with character actors, and another friendly looking demonic inanimate object. John's Rating: 3+Fred's Rating: 3+IMDB's Rating: 6.6 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.

May 02, 201335 min

Episode 11 - Night Call

In the eleventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Night Call," the 139th episode of Rod Serling's classic television series. Topics include the episode's questionable moral, catty ghosts, and the history of party lines. John's Rating: 7Fred's Rating: 6+IMDB'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 25, 201334 min
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