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This is a tale of two shows. One show uses the forward momentum that has been building for the last four episodes to keep the tensions high, address huge plot points, and generally be awesome. The other seems to have gone into reverse and is giving us what are some of the worst episodes the Heroes have seen in a long damn time, including such gems as a physicist freezing time mid-orgasm so his girlfriend won't break up with him. Which show is which? Join Will and Hannah as they cover Buffy's "Blood Ties" and "Crush," and Angel's "Happy Anniversary" and "Thin Dead Line." [ 1:03:02 || 30.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_033.mp3

Celebrity Q&A Session: John Rhys-Davies, a Fan Expo Canada 2012 panel. [ 1:04:40 || 31.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_555.mp3

This episode is a dreadful duo of deplorable DVDs as Desmond and Darryll face off against idiots trying to save the world, and Devil Dinosaur, Jr. deduces that killer home appliances are not so distressing. Those films are The Last Lovecraft: Relic of Cthulhu and 1988's Pulse. There's also some defective ditties: "Worship Me Like a God," by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, "Fish Fuck" by GWAR, "Electric Funeral" by Black Sabbath, and "Terrible" by Harley Poe. [ 1:03:58 || 30.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_261.mp3

Mike's spotlight on independent comic books returns with short reviews of 2000 AD #1788, Godzilla #2, and Harbinger #1, as well as full coverage of Bloodshot #1, The Crow: Death and Rebirth #1, Danger Girl / GI Joe #1, Dark Shadows #6, and Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose #75. One of these books causes Mike to lose his mind. And no, it's not the obvious choice. [ 54:21 || 26.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_554.mp3

Will Ackerman makes his Animezing Podcast debut as he joins Kellen to begin their review of Ouran High School Host Club with the first five episodes ("Starting Today, You Are a Host!," "The Job of a High School Host!," "Beware the Physical Exam!," "Attack of the Lady Manager!," and "The Twins Fight!"). Find out how Kellen and Will felt about the characters' first impressions, the LGBT influence on the show, and just how many lines Travis Willingham had to speak as Mori. [ 1:25:00 || 40.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_121.mp3

Saying you're a Neil Gaiman fan on the Internet is like saying you're a human being or a cat intelligent enough to use a keyboard and mouse; of course you are. Gaiman is not just a beloved author online, he's something of a social quantifier for my generation. Geeks love Gaiman; he's the modern Douglas Adams. But before he made bank with his novels and married the chick from The Dresden Dolls, Neil wrote a TV show for the BBC. To read more, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/reviews/m/neverwhere.php

Join Hannah and Will as they travel through time and space to rate the modern companions on Doctor Who! [ 1:42:15 || 49.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_553.mp3

It's a heaping dose of horror on this week's Dread Media! First up, Desmond and Darryll review the slasher classic Intruder. Then Devil Dinosaur, Jr. reviews See No Evil in a brand new Stay Scary. Desmond returns to discuss two relatively recent comic book hardcover releases: Creepy Presents Richard Corben and Spirit World by Jack Kirby. Check it out! Tunes are here, too! "Strength Thru Shopping" by Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine, "Intruder" by Primus, "See No Evil" by Pretty Lightning, "Kill in the Spirit World" by Black Sabbath, and "Cold Machines" by Alice Cooper. [ 1:16:58 || 37.2 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_260.mp3

David Tennant begins his epic run as The Doctor in "Doctor Who: Children in Need" and "The Christmas Invasion." Also, make sure to visit: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_spd2012.mp3 [ 1:37:15 || 47.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_097.mp3

Despite the "supposedly spirit-lifting ending" Surrogates presents, Mike insists something much more sinister has actually happened to this movie world. [ 31:40 || 15.5 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_552.mp3

Truly a modern masterpiece, and one of Shana's favorite films, Jurassic Park continues to thrill with its nearly flawless visual effects, heart-pounding sound, and grandiose directing! It is, however, nearly 20 years old, so the question is posed: Is Jurassic Park in need of a remake? Listen in as Shana and Mike each assign the movie a new cast, tweak a few plot points and character motivations, and generally gush about it as a whole. Also, the next two movies are named, several more are dropped into the queue, and feedback is read! [ 1:57:00 || 56.4 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/forbetterorworse/episodes/forbetterorworse_002.mp3

Desmond and Megan are back with another Televised Terror! This time, in an episode recorded back in the winter (hence the interruption of their home furnace cold-air return fan), they look at and heap deserved but slightly reserved praised on the BBC production of Jekyll. [ 13:38 || 6.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmediapresents_032.mp3

Episode 32 is rolling into town, and Buffy is pissed! Some old friends come to town (and by friends we mean jackasses), amusingness happens in the aftermath of the Buffy / Riley breakup, and one of the Earth-2.net podcast hosts is compared to one of the bads! Meanwhile, on Angel, the car appears to have gone into neutral. Possibly even reverse. Wanna know more? Listen as Hannah and Will cover Buffy's "Triangle" and "Checkpoint," and Angel's "Redefinition" and "Blood Money." [ 1:20:20 || 38.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/bigdamnheroes/episodes/bigdamnheroes_032.mp3

In episode 549 you heard the four absolutely abysmal movie-themed Planet of the Apes Power Records. In this episode you'll hear four more Planet of the Apes Power Records, but there are two difference here: these four are adapted from the television show, and they're much better! [ 58:47 || 28.7 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_551.mp3

Ian and Dave are back to watch two more episodes of Blake's 7. In "Moloch," the Liberator follows Servalan to a mysterious hidden planet where a legion of Federation troops have acquired a new technology and have designs on taking over the Federation. In "Death-Watch," Tarrant's brother acts as a champion in a well-mannered war between empires, which Servalan looks to disrupt for her own purposes. Plus, a Doctor assesses the medical accuracy of "Ultraworld," how has Karma punished Colonel Sanders, and does one feedbacker's powers of prediction mean he should be burnt as a witch? [ 2:18:32 || 66.9 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/shakeandblake/episodes/shakeandblake_020.mp3

In Dread Media's tribute to the legend Ernest Borgnine, two relatively obscure movies in his filmography are discussed. First up, Darryll loves train movies, and that is evident in his and Desmond's discussion of Emperor of the North. Then Devil Dinosaur, Jr. gets all Satanic with a review of Devil's Rain in a brand new Stay Scary! Songs include: "Train in Vain (Stand by Me)" by The Clash, "I Am Ahab" by Mastodon, "Spill the Blood" by Slayer, and "The Black Hole" by The Misfits. [ 57:03 || 27.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_259.mp3

The Empire Strikes Back. In 1980, those four simple, yet ominous words changed everything you thought you knew about cinema! [ 2:47:53 || 81.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_550.mp3

Honestly, these Power Records adaptations of the Planet of the Apes movies are awful. Horrible, lifeless, and poorly acted, even. And the twist ending of the first one lacks the power of its movie counterpart. But there's a certain retro charm about them. Sort of. [ 53:40 || 26.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_549.mp3

The Commonwealth Crew is back, and this time they are discussing Ray Wise, Power Rangers, and Adrienne's "Barbeaus" in their review of Wes Craven's 1982 film Swamp Thing. [ 17:35 || 8.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmediapresents_031.mp3

In this episode you will not find an unbiased review of Ai-Kon 2012. While President and Guest Services Officer Lisa-Marie Carlson and Corporate Communications Coordinator Kellen Scrivens believe they can do better, they are quite happy with the job they did. What you will get is an inside look at running a convention and all the perks and pressures that come with it. You may never find a convention head open up this much anywhere on the Internet. [ 2:34:14 || 75.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_120.mp3

The Ouran High School Host Club Panel with Greg Ayres, Todd Haberkorn, and Monica Rial, an Ai-Kon 2012 panel. [ 1:12:40 || 35.3 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_119.mp3

The August Previews episode is here! [ 30:40 || 15.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/theshow/episodes/e2ts_548.mp3

Guru Chris Inside the Industry with Chris Sabat, an Ai-Kon 2012 panel. [ 57:10 || 27.6 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/animezingpodcast/episodes/animezing_118.mp3

Beyond a few minutes of dental trauma, this episode of Dread Media celebrates dangerous women! First up, the damsel forever-in-distress is discussed in Desmond and Darryll's review of The Last Circus. Then the woman scorned / unbalanced psychopath is examined in Devil Dinosaur's review of Strait-Jacket in a new Stay Scary. Finally, the temptress / succubus gets her due attention as Desmond goes solo on Image Comics' horror noir series Fatale. If you're watching a beautiful woman dancing to these tunes, proceed with caution: "Lady Deathwish" by Three Inches of Blood, "Carousel" by Mr. Bungle, "Chop Chop Chop" by Alice Cooper, "Reptile" by Nine Inch Nails, and "Too Bad About Your Girl" by The Donnas. [ 1:07:57 || 32.8 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/dreadmedia/episodes/dreadmedia_258.mp3

Dan and Mike take a look back at the first modern season, as well as Christopher Eccleston's time on <i>Doctor Who</i>, but only after they discuss the two-part story "Bad Wolf" / "The Parting of the Ways." <b>Note:</b> Between 10:25 and 13:10 there are spoilers for the seventh season. [ 2:12:45 || 64.0 MB ] To listen, click here: http://www.earth-2.net/podcasts/biggerontheinside/episodes/bigger_096.mp3