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Big Damn Heroes has come to episode 44, and this is an episode of unexpecteds. Over on Buffy, one episode is an excuse for lackluster effects, and the other is not nearly as bad as we thought. On Angel, it's kind of difficult to talk about one of the episodes, and the other is just kind of there. But, one of the characters reaches the peak of their arc. Wanna guess who? Join Will and Hannah as they cover Buffy's "Gone" and "Doublemeat Palace," and Angel's "Birthday" and "Provider." [ 55:47 || 27.1 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_044.mp3

There is something worse than The Star Wars Holiday Special, and it is here: Attack of the Clones. [ 1:42:32 || 50.1 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_616.mp3

After two years and 27 episodes, Ian and Dave finally reach the very last episode of Blake's 7. In "Blake," the Scorpio crew have destroyed Xenon base and are on the run. In a last-ditch attempt to try and establish a united resistance against the Federation, Avon takes the Scorpio to the lawless planet Gauda Prime where he believes he will find the only person who can be their figurehead: Roj Blake. They also look back at the highs and lows of series four, discuss why Blake is terrible at explaining himself, and why Slave is the most meta character in the whole show. [ 2:52:35 || 83.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/shakeandblake/episodes/shakeandblake_028.mp3

It's an Aquatic Animal Attack Special this week on Dread Media! First up, Adam, Desmond, and Luke review the 1978 Joe Dante film Piranha. Then, in a brand new Stay Scary, Devil Dinosaur Jr. ponders orgies and animal activism in the Italian Jaws ripoff Tintorera: Killer Shark. Jeff joins Adam, Luke, and Desmond as they take a look at the modern Australian effort: Rogue. Some sea chanties for you: "Animal" by Mindless Self Indulgence, "Fish" by The Damned, "Fast as a Shark" by Accept, "Alligator Chomp (The Ballad of Martin Luther Frog Jr.)" by Shooter Jennings, and "Pain is Like an Animal" by Danzig. Please consider donating to Dread Media so that we can continue to offer you the show on a weekly basis: http://www.dreadmedia.com. [ 1:12:22 || 35.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_293.mp3

Grumpy Old Fans celebrates the independent spirit by looking at six indie comics: The Crow #1 and Adventure Time with Fionna & Cake #2, Grimjack #55 and To Hell You Ride #3, and The Next Nexus #2 and X-O Manowar #9. [ 1:36:14 || 46.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_615.mp3

Pain, thy name is Airbender. [ 2:00:23 || 58.2 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/tranquiltirades/episodes/tranquiltirades_020.mp3

Kellen and Lisa celebrate five years of Animezing Podcast by depressing themselves greatly with the next five episodes of Nana. Two characters get engaged and move in to a lavish new apartment. Only in this show can that be made to be a horribly depressing fact. Music today is from Derek and the Dominos. [ 1:47:19 || 51.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_137.mp3

In this month's Hey, Gurlfriend, Will and Hannah examine the legend of The Fairest of Them All: Snow White. Who is the most consistently bland character across each interpretations, how has the story changed over the years, and why does every Evil Queen deserve her day? Bring us the heart of Snow White to find out. [ 1:32:40 || 44.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_614.mp3

Dread Media celebrates Easter Weekend the only way they know how: sacrilegiously! First up, it took the Gospel of Luke and Desmond to connect a black comedy about a resurrected killer clown to Jesus in their review of Stitches. Then, something goes horribly wrong when Devil Dinosaur Jr. tries to learn the stations of the cross and accidentally comes across a case of Stigmata. Now, turn to the hymnal and sing along to the following: "Cruci-Fiction in Space" by Marilyn Manson, "Three for Flinching (Revenge of the Porno Clowns)" by The Dillinger Escape Plan, "Stigmata" by Ministry, and "Ashes of Resurrection" by Strychnia. Amen. [ 1:03:56 || 30.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_292.mp3

After being thrust into a war, The Doctor becomes a family man ("The Doctor's Daughter"). Then, he and Donna help Agatha Christie solve a murder mystery ("The Unicorn and the Wasp"). The guys decide that Henry Gordon Jago could be Colonel Curbishly, and Dan is proud of his new status. [ 1:12:30 || 35.1 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_113.mp3

What Women Want is quite possibly the most misogynistic movie of all time. Period. Also, Mike remakes a different movie, Shana justifiably rants, and Giselle takes a poop. Appropriately. [ 1:37:50 || 47.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/forbetterorworse/episodes/forbetterorworse_018.mp3

This week, on Big Damn Heroes 43, shit is going downhill all around. On Buffy, a storyline that is both genuinely heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating comes to a head, and Spike and Buffy bring down the house. Literally. Over on Angel, Darla makes her final bow in a rather dramatic way, and Angel has to figure out the whole parenting thing with the help of Lorne. Wanna know Will and Hannah's thoughts on all the various goings-on? Tune in as they cover Buffy's "Smashed" and "Wrecked," and Angel's "Lullaby" and "Dad." [ 54:08 || 26.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_043.mp3

Recently, history was made when Rob Thomas successfully funded a Veronica Mars film through Kickstarter. In a very special TV 101, Will and Chris Johnson cover the project, discuss some shows they would like to see follow its lead, and speak about some of its cons. [ 50:05 || 24.4 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_613.mp3

It's a grab bag of gory goodness this week as Desmond, Adam, Jeff, and new co-host Brittney take a look at the British horror / sci-fi film Storage 24. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. delves into the insanity that is Jean Rollin's Demoniacs in a brand new Stay Scary. Then, Darryll's back once again as he joins us to discuss the weird Romero-homage film Mimesis. The following tunes get a spin as well: "Horror Show" by Powerman 5000, "Hangar 18" by Megadeth, "Shipwrecked" by Alestorm, "Night of the Loving Dead" by Lordi, and "Who Will Help Me Bake This Bread?" by Propagandhi. [ 1:26:42 || 41.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_291.mp3

Dan and Wendee return once more to talk you through some more Books Without Pictures! This month, the topic of discussion is Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five; either this is the most incredible book you've ever read, or there's something intrinsically wrong with you -- a deep pit of emptiness and ache in your very core that can never be filled. Either way, stay tuned for an announcement that may or may not rock the Internet to its foundations. [ 1:58:14 || 57.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_612.mp3

On this very special episode of Animezing Podcast, thanks to Nana, we learn that unprotected sex plus woefully vague breakup lines don't end well. Who'da thunk it? In addition, Kellen and Lisa discuss the first round of guests announced for this years Ai-Kon. Music in this episode is from Bif Naked. [ 1:41:40 || 49.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_136.mp3

In an episode dedicated solely to the year 1932, Desmond is so blown away by the listeners' generosity that he bursts into song before getting into the bulk of the show. Up next, Chris joins us for a review of James Whale's Old Dark House. Then Devil Dinosaur Jr. gives us a Stay Scary segment on The Ghoul. (Technically it was released in 1933, but who's counting?) Then Adam, Jeff, and Desmond share laughs and adoration over the new Blu-ray release of the Bela Lugosi-vehicle White Zombie. There's songs too! "Horror" by Voivod, "Crazy" by Mushroomhead, "Ghouls Night Out" by Goldfinger, "Bela Lugosi's Dead" by Nouvelle Vague, and "Hallowed Be Thy Name" by Iron Maiden. RIP Clive Burr. [ 1:54:04 || 55.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_290.mp3

The Ood stage a revolt against their slavers ("Planet of the Ood"), the Sontarans wage war for Earth ("The Sontaran Stratagem" / "The Poison Sky"), UNIT returns, The Doctor makes a political statement, Ian Chesterton flies a jetpack, and Mike's opens a tumblr. Also, there are spoilers for the second half of the seventh season between 7:23 and 12:47. [ 1:55:12 || 55.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_112.mp3

Coming at you midway through March, it's Previews time! [ 32:18 || 15.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_611.mp3

Once, a Hollywood producer said, "We live in a world that has remakes, and those remakes have to be produced by A Few Good Men with a vision. Who's gonna do it? You? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for The Honeymooners, and you curse The Transformers. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That bad remakes, while tragic, probably made money. And their existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, were seen by millions. You don't want new content, because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want what you know, you need what you know. You use words like remake, reboot, retread. I use these words as the backbone of a system spent entertaining you. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to people who eat and drink what I feed them, and then questions what I provide. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way. Otherwise, I suggest you write a script and direct it. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!" [ 1:22:13 || 39.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/forbetterorworse/episodes/forbetterorworse_017.mp3

It's Big Damn Heroes episode 42! Is "Tabula Rasa" the most depressingly funny episode, or the most funny depressing episode? What the hell is up with Darla's womb? What does Will have trouble swallowing? And which pairing do we wish had gotten more of a shot? Also, an old friend of the show makes a brief appearance! Join Hannah and Will as they cover Buffy's "Tabula Rasa," and Angel's "Offspring" and "Quickening." [ 54:44 || 26.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_042.mp3

This episode of the Tirades breaks the all-time record for most unanswered questions ever caused by a bad movie. Why did the guys agree to watch another Uwe Boll movie? Why Alone in the Dark? Who is Christian Slater talking to? How do guns work? Why does anything happen in this movie? Does anything happen in the movie? We offer no answers, only entertainment. [ 1:50:20 || 53.4 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/tranquiltirades/episodes/tranquiltirades_019.mp3

Dave and Ian enter the final phase of Blake's 7 before the series finale. In "Orbit," Avon is offered the ultimate weapon in exchange for ORAC. While Avon is unwilling to part with the ultimate computer, he is willing to dispose of Vila, when he becomes the only thing between Avon and escape. In "Warlord," Avon tries to rally leaders from non-Federation territories into a united resistance force. The only things standing in his way are the machinations of Servalan and Tarrant's libido. Dr. Stuart sends Dave a small essay to read, they decide that no good can come from Tarrant's penis, and revel in the adventures of Rafiki Stardust and the electric goblets. [ 2:24:58 || 70.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/shakeandblake/episodes/shakeandblake_027.mp3

After delivering a State of the Podcast address, Desmond is joined by a gaggle of co-hosts to review a bunch of films. Adam, Jeff, and Desmond are here to review Sick Boy. Devil Dinosaur Jr. has a review of Bloody Birthday in this week's Stay Scary segment. And Chris joins Desmond to review a film they both helped Kickstart: Scream Park. On top of that, there's songs! "Help Me" by Emigrate, "Sick Boys" by Social Distortion, "The Birthday Song" by Jon Lajoie, "Abusement Park" by Municipal Waste, and "Which Side Are You On?" by Panopticon. Happy birthday, Duane! Please donate to the new computer fund: http://www.dreadmedia.com/STORE_SUPPORT.html. [ 1:23:37 || 39.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_289.mp3

Kellen and Lisa are rather capricious in this episode of Animezing Podcast as they cross the halfway mark of Nana. Music today is supplied by Mr. Big. [ 2:10:24 || 62.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_135.mp3