Star Trek has inspired people for generations, and you'll hear great examples of that today.  First, harp musician and die-hard sci-fi/Trekkie Erin Hill joins the show to discuss how she's merged her music with fandom. This includes sci-fi and Star Trek songs, as well as a Star Trek blind date video.

Then, Dan Madsen (SvahaUSA.com) talks about launching the original Star Trek fan club and magazine. He shares fascinating memories and entertaining stories as part of his journey in Star Trek fandom, including:

• The life-changing episode of the original series
• The Star Trek contest winner he'll never forget
• The funny story about his first interview with Nichelle Nichols
• His thoughts on William Shatner

You'll also hear the late Richard Jefferies talk about his brother Matt - the designer of the USS Enterprise.

How many times in your life have you talked about, "that guy/woman who played that character," but you couldn't remember their name?  Well, James Hampton appeared in several movies and TV shows for over three decades, but people didn't always remember his name.

This was so common, Johnny Carson made his audience raise their right hand and pledge to remember the name - James Hampton.  However, that funny story is just one of many interspersed in a Hollywood life that seems too good to be true. 

If you're someone who knows his name from movies like Teen Wolf, Slingblade, The Longest Yard, and Condorman, or TV shows like F-Troop, Full House, Punky Brewster, The Rockford Files or others, you don't know the whole story. Mary Deese Hampton joins the show to discuss the entertaining and entertainment life of her husband James Hampton. 

You'll hear some of the fun stories from his upcoming autobiography, What? And Give Up Show Business?, including:

As we continue to deal with the pandemic, people are staying home and watching more television and playing more video games. On today's episode, you'll get some video game suggestions from Aaron Carter (Before You Logg Off Podcast), as well as Tiffany Ojeda and Mia Dallas (Tandem Canon Podcast).

You'll hear about all kinds of games and platforms, including co-op games and titles where you play everything from the grim reaper to a shrunken person who might feel like their in a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids movie.

Later in the show, Scott recommends a binge-worthy show on Netflix - AMC's Into the Badlands, You'll also hear his interview with Sherman Augustus. Sherman is a former NFL football player turned actor who plays Nathaniel Moon in the series.

This week, San Diego Comic-Con goes virtual via SDCC at Home! Despite no in-person sessions or gatherings, you're still finding announcements for toy "exclusives".  

• How is that going to work?
• What constitutes a real "convention exclusive"?
• What has been announced for Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Power Rangers, Masters of the Universe, TMNT and others?

Loryn Stone (Toy Wizards) is here to discuss what's happening with toy exclusives in a virtual convention season.

Then, Nerd Contributors Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi) and Britni Lamb (TipsByBrit) join Scott to discuss fan reactions, behaviors and influences.

• How much should franchises and studios listen to fan feedback?
• Where's are the lines drawn between fair/unfair criticism and demands?
• What have fans gotten right and wrong in the past?

Join us for an episode of toys and fandom!

This year, Back to the Future celebrated its 35th anniversary. However, it's not enough to nerd out about it. We have to add the other films in the trilogy!

In this episode:
We kick things off with some comments from James Tolkan (Principal Strickland) and Claudia Wells (Jennifer Parker) about their roles in the films. Then, 80s Nerd Culture Contributor Chris Clews joins Scott to take a deeper dive into the trilogy: 

• What weird title did the studio propose for the first film?
• Why didn't the story end with Back to the Future? 
• What does Jennifer have to do with the decision to make a sequel?
• Why did Crispin Glover hate the ending of Back to the Future?
• Is there a Masters of the Universe/She-Ra connection to the films?
• Is the recent explanation for a "plot hole" good enough?
• What themes from the movie provide advice for real life?
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Later, Burton Gilliam joins the discussion to talk about his experience in Back to the Future III.

Check out Burton's Cameo Page.