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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 127 - Back There

In the one hundred and twenty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Back There," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include April 14th 1865? April 14th...1865? and APRIL 14TH?! 1865?!?!? John’s Rating: 3+Fred’s Rating: 3+IMDB’s Rating: 7.8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we ho

Nov 12, 201553 min

Episode 126 - The Passersby

In the one hundred and twenty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Passersby," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Attorneys General, juleps mint, and Lincoln cameos bad. John’s Rating: 3Fred’s Rating: 3IMDB’s Rating: 7.7 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Nov 05, 201550 min

Episode 125 - Kick the Can

In the one hundred and twenty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Kick the Can," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the Pwn's penchant for picking improper Holiday episodes, the secret to Lamont Johnson's success, and forced frolicking. John’s Rating: 9-Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 7.7 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Oct 28, 201545 min

Episode 124 - Execution

In the one hundred and twenty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Execution," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Albert Salmi - brilliant character actor or weirdo?, phone booth confusion, and Monster Bash 2015. John’s Rating: 5Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 7.4 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Oct 21, 201549 min

Episode 123 - Mr. Garrity And The Graves

In the one hundred and twenty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Mr. Garrity and the Graves," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include John's dream about a Twilight Pwn convention, John's dream about meeting a monstrous hybrid of Ernest Borgnine and Mickey Rooney, and an old dream of John's about meeting Seymour Cassel. John’s Rating: 5+Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.9 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on...

Oct 15, 201546 min

Episode 122 - A Passage for Trumpet

In the one hundred and twenty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Passage for Trumpet," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh, a heaping helping of John Anderson impersonations, and John's virtuoso trumpet playing. John’s Rating: 6-Fred’s Rating: 7+IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope....

Oct 01, 201551 min

Episode 121 - The Big Tall Wish

In the one hundred and twenty first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Big Tall Wish," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include sad twists, THE GREAT CONSIGLIO, and brilliant auteur filmmaking vs. cheapskate film student BS. John’s Rating: 9-Fred’s Rating: 8+IMDB’s Rating: 6.9 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Sep 24, 201553 min

Episode 120 - The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street

In the one hundred and twentieth episode, John & Fred discuss "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a Mary Martin sound-a-like, the return of Julius Moomer, and the preferred Pittsburgh wardrobe. John’s Rating: 9Fred’s Rating: 9IMDB’s Rating: 9.0 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Sep 17, 201548 min

Episode 119 - The Incredible World of Horace Ford

In the one hundred and nineteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Incredible World of Horace Ford," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Ringolevio, the pitfalls of nostalgia, and the Darren Aronofsky of the toy design world. John’s Rating: 3+Fred’s Rating: 3-IMDB’s Rating: 6.6 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Sep 03, 201549 min

Episode 118 - Two

In the one hundred and eighteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Two," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include post-apocalyptic romance, John's old apartment and barber shop, and Fred's elitist disdain for canned poultry. John’s Rating: 7-Fred’s Rating: 8IMDB’s Rating: 8.0 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Aug 25, 201547 min

Episode 117 - A Kind of Stopwatch

In the one hundred and seventeenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Kind Of Stopwatch," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the difference between funny and fun, John's grotto, and potentially our most pwned protagonist (probably, perchance). John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Aug 20, 201547 min

Episode 116 - The Long Morrow

In the one hundred and sixteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Long Morrow," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include space offices, AFI's list of most romantic film quotes, and some more terrible old person makeup. John’s Rating: 6+Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 7.9 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope. Additionally, hussy that he is, Fre...

Aug 12, 201550 min

Episode 115 - The Fugitive

In the one hundred and fifteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Fugitive," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include eehhhhhh, ummmm?, and sigh. John’s Rating: 6+*/3+Fred’s Rating: 5**IMDB’s Rating: 7.6 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Aug 06, 201547 min

Episode 114 - Miniature

In the one hundred and fourteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Miniature," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include changes in work ethics over the years, Anthony Perkin's dating tips, and missed Serling intro opportunities. John’s Rating:4Fred’s Rating: 6-IMDB’s Rating: 8.0 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Jul 30, 201549 min

Episode 113 - Probe 7, Over and Out

In the one hundred and thirteenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Probe 7, Over and Out," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Corinthians 25:17, couples who cheat at Pictionary, and the return of John's favorite Twilight Zone character - a box with lights on it. John’s Rating:4-Fred’s Rating: 6+IMDB’s Rating: 7.6 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it,...

Jul 24, 201542 min

Episode 112b - Interview with Reba Wissner

In a special bonus episode of the Twilight Pwn, Fred interviews Reba Wissner, author of "A Dimension of Sound: Music In The Twilight Zone." Topics covered include the disputed origins of the TZ's theme song, the one lost TZ score, surprising praise of "The Bard," and some rare clips from the CBS archives. to pick up a copy of Reba's book for more TZ music goodness. to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Jul 01, 201546 min

Episode 112 - The Last Flight

In the one hundred and twelfth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Last Flight," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include optimistic sexism jokes, jodhpurs, and fan favorite John Anderson impersonations. John’s Rating: 8-Fred’s Rating: 7+IMDB’s Rating: 8.1 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Jul 01, 201544 min

Episode 111 - The Little People

In the one hundred and eleventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Little People," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include angry acting and Serling dialogue, missed opportunities, and a shameless plug for John's movie, available to rent or download at . John’s Rating: 7Fred’s Rating: 7IMDB’s Rating: 8.1 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope....

Jun 25, 201551 min

Episode 110 - Nick of Time

In the one hundred and tenth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Nick of Time," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the mainstream media's anti-dime bias, "bread and butter" vs. "salt and pepper," and the introduction of a new segment: "Twilight Pwn ClassicsTM." John’s Rating: 8Fred’s Rating: 10IMDB’s Rating: 8.5 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we...

Jun 19, 201550 min

Episode 109 - Dead Man's Shoes

In the one hundred and ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Dead Man's Shoes," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include classic shoe humor, the proper plural noun for 'hobo,' and John's extremely cool signature drink. John’s Rating: 5Fred’s Rating: 6IMDB’s Rating: 7.7 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Jun 11, 201549 min

Episode 108 - Mute

In the one hundred and eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Mute," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include "The Forbidden Experiment," Nell fandom, and some earthshaking news will have huge ramifications for the future of the podcast. John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 8-IMDB’s Rating: 6.8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Jun 04, 201552 min

Episode 107 - A Stop At Willoughby

In the one hundred and seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Stop At Willoughby," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the nordic origins of the name "Gart," why a million pushes isn't cool (a billion pushes, that's cool), and potentially our laziest Serling intros yet. John’s Rating: 8+Fred’s Rating: 8-IMDB’s Rating: 8.8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun ...

May 21, 201546 min

Episode 106 - Once Upon A Time

In the one hundred and sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Once Upon A Time," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a hilarious riff on the budget surplus in 1890, silent film gags, and our new favorite catchphrase: "Don't touch my tools!" John’s Rating: 6Fred’s Rating: 5-IMDB’s Rating: 7.5 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

May 14, 201545 min

Episode 105 - The Prime Mover

In the one hundred and fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Prime Mover," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include large denominations of US currency, comedic spousal abuse, the rural purge, and John's repeated and surprising difficulty saying a popular 60s sitcom title. John’s Rating: 7-Fred’s Rating: 7IMDB’s Rating: 7.3 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun st...

May 07, 201545 min

Episode 104 - I Sing the Body Electric

In the one hundred and fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "I Sing the Body Electric," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Bradbury dialogue vs. Serling dialogue, Tone Loc's acting resume, and our first ever Not-or-Hot. John’s Rating: 5-Fred’s Rating: 3IMDB’s Rating: 7.3 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Apr 30, 201547 min

Episode 103 - Valley Of The Shadow

In the one hundred and third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Valley Of The Shadow," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Stalin's trip to San Francisco during the Summer of Love, Drugwars, and a super secret advanced alien way to make ham sandwiches. John’s Rating: 4Fred’s Rating: 4 IMDB’s Rating: 8.1

Apr 23, 201550 min

Episode 102 - The Mind and the Matter

In the one hundred and second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Mind and the Matter," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Fred's exciting return to the antiquarian book fair, Serling comedy and silly names, and proper etiquette when spilling coffee. John’s Rating: 4Fred’s Rating: 4 IMDB’s Rating: 6.7 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope....

Apr 16, 201547 min

Episode 101 - The Chaser

In the one hundred and first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Chaser," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the economics of cutting in line, disturbing gender politics, and why "professional glove cleaner" was the most dangerous occupation in the fifties. John’s Rating: 4-Fred’s Rating: 3+IMDB’s Rating: 7.2 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we...

Apr 09, 201551 min

Episode 100 - Eye of the Beholder

In the one hundredth episode extravaganza of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Eye of the Beholder," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the confounding nature of the number eleven, dystopian dictator names, and numerous celebrity cameos! John’s Rating: 9Fred’s Rating: 9+IMDB’s Rating: 9.2 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we hope.

Apr 02, 201555 min

Episode 99 - A Nice Place To Visit

In the ninety-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Nice Place To Visit," a first season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include dirty screws, stacked broads, the afterlife's favorable exchange rate, and the final week of everyone's favorite segment - our annual pledge drive! John’s Rating: 7-Fred’s Rating: 7IMDB’s Rating: 8 to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on on Demand. to check out our , which has fun stuff on it, we h...

Mar 26, 201543 min
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