We love Star Wars and we have all of our lives, but they have been a little inconsistent across the movies.

In this episode we tackle some of the best moments, some of the strangest moments, and some of the most WTF moment that really should be addressed at some point. Like, why doesn’t Vader recognize R2? Was Chewbacca really a figment of Han’s imagination?

We ask the tough questions on Meanwhile at Temple

30 Minute Toy Commercials

In this episode we look at some of the ways that children’s television took a drastic turn in the early 80s. From the ending and cancellation of some long-standing educational series to the beginnings of toy-driven scripting, we dive right in.

Who has fond memories? Who could not possibly care less about nostalgia? What would Soviet Sesame Street sound like? Find out all this and more on this episode of Meanwhile at Temple

Shownotes and Links

• Soviet Sesame Street would have been amazing
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• Do not stare at that image of Captain Kangaroo too long or you will drown in ping pong balls
• Marketing wasn’t limited to toys. Series like Shirt Tales were born of greeting cards

Fight for the future

Net Neutrality is in danger. The current guy in charge of the FCC is threatening to revoke Title II protections that prevent ISPs from offering preference for pay. What happens when Net Neutrality goes away? Why should you care about Net Neutrality? Why is the completely misleading Restoring Internet Freedom Act bullshit? Find out on this very special episode!

How to Contact FCC Directly

1. On a computer, (not your phone!), go to: https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express
2. Under “Proceeding” enter the numbers 17-108.
3. “Name(s) of Filer(s)” is your name.
4. In the comments say, “I support Title 2 oversight of ISPs and net neutrality.”

How to use Resistbot

Resistbot is a free, donation based service that allows you to contact you elected officials through mail or phone. It only takes 2 minutes and it’s free to use.

• Text ‘resist’ to 50409 or Click Here (Text message and data charges may apply)
• Go to Resistbot and follow their instructions

Other ways to get involved

• Tell your friends and family why doing away with Net Neutrality is bullshit and why they should care.
• Post links on social media.
• Keep the conversation going and going and going!

The shows that were canceled before their time

This week we’re back and we’re talking about our favorite shows that were taken from us way too early. Of course Firefly made the list, but can you guess what else did?

As promised, the Perfect Stranger Things video

We also cover a myriad of other things, but if you’re wondering why we think Firefly and other good series either went downhill or got canceled after a quick start, we have our theories.

Shownotes and Links

• Bill Peter Pan Pirate Porn
• Firefly is amazing
• We missed quite a few shows. Pushing Daisies, Dead Like Me, Better Off Ted, Powerless, Space Above and Beyond, etc.

The Mothman, Alien Pants, and the Gary Hell House

This week, as part of our Spooptober celebration, we’re talking some of our favorite paranormal events and entities as well as some of the cryptids

Ready to learn more about the Fresno Nightcrawler AKA Mr. Space-pants? What about the Chicago Mothman? How about the (possible) inspiration for the Killer Condom, the mongolian death worm? Of course you’re ready. Strap on those headphones and get ready to have your mind BLOWN AWAY with some info you’ll never un-hear.

Also, Bill tells us about his run-in with the paranormal that definitely isn’t bad beans.

Finally, Mike got sick of us and we decided to have the owner of Temple News Agency, Joe Whicker, join us as a guest co-host and he didn’t make us any worse than usual!

Don’t forget to rate and review us on iTunes!

Links

Fresno Nightcrawler

Gary Portal to Hell

• Indy Star Article
• Ripleys Believe It or Not
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• Randi.org
• Doubtful News

Bonus: Bleeding Church

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We talk the Hookman, Bloody Mary, and more

This week, as part of our Spooptober celebration, we’re talking some of our favorite urban legends.

What makes an urban legend? What helps spread an urban legend? What makes an urban legend memorable?

We dive into these questions and some local legends that somehow seem to be local to everywhere.

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What were our favorite horror movies and why is Bill cringing?

This week we go back to some of the scary movies that we love. We also find out whether or not Bill likes scary movies as much as JD. Spoiler: He doesn’t.

We also look at some of the laughable scares from old and new scary movies.

Shownotes and Links

• We still don’t know about the cave
• Check out the Puppet Master movies
• CHUD - That is all
• We freaking love doing this

Trying to find what’s real

This week we take a look at the remakes that have remade their re-ways into our re-lives from Hollywood to video games to TV. Some are good, some are bad, some are really bad, but for better or worse, remakes have been around for a long time and it doesn’t seem like they’re going anywhere soon.

Shownotes and Links

• Everything is a Remix
• Charles loves those creamy salads
• Everything we love is a lie!
• Some guilty pleasures of JD’s: the new Power Rangers movie and Transformers movies. Bleh…

In the year 2000…

What tech has come to us from fiction? What fiction can we look back at now and laugh at? Spoiler: Johnny Mnemonic’s storage.

In this episode we examine the tech that we’ve seen make its way out of fiction and into our lives and the tech we’d like to see. Join us as we discuss all the science fiction and fantasy tech from our favorite movies, shows, and books that we want to be available.

We also come up with a few ideas of our own, but you’ll have to listen to find out!

Shownotes and Links

• JD’s cat talks like James Brown
• The world would be better with more Werther’s Originals
• We really had no idea what the future would be like 30 years ago

This week we dive into the video games that shaped us and made us the fine, upstanding gentlemen we are today. From the first games we played to the ones that immerse us today, we cover all the bases.

Shownotes and Links

• Bill doesn’t like scary stuff
• Bill isn’t normally an animeman
• Joe is awesome for letting us record at Temple
• We’re all recovering WoW addicts