
Dispatch Ajax! Podcast
A Geek Culture Podcast - Two life-long Geeks explain, critique and poke fun at the major pillars of Geek Culture for your listening pleasure.
Episodes
123 episodes
TaleSpin Part 1
Step into the cockpit with us as we navigate the strange skies of TaleSpin, one of Disney's most fascinating animated experiments from the early 1990s. What happens when you take characters from The Jungle Book, put them in cargo planes, and se...
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Episode 52
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53:30

Baron Trump and His Adventures Through the 8th Dimension
Remember when conspiracy theories were just harmless fun? A time when speculating about JFK, aliens, or secret societies was a quirky hobby rather than dangerous political ideology? Those days are sadly behind us, as we now live in a world wher...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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51:53

DC/Marvel: It's All Happening Again
We dive deep into the fascinating history of Marvel-DC crossovers, from the 1976 Superman/Spider-Man meeting to the ambitious Amalgam Universe of the mid-90s. Looking back at these collaborations reveals how they've historically revitalized the...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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1:08:12

Pandemic Films Part 2
As we approach the 5th anniversary of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we look back at how culture viewed such events and their impact. Our fascination with pandemic narratives in cinema didn't begin with COVID—it spans decades of filmmaking that eerily ...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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1:05:35

Bird-Bola-Demic: Pandemics in Film
Fictional disease outbreaks have haunted our screens for nearly a century, revealing far more about our society than any microscopic villain. From class warfare aboard a cholera-stricken ship in 1939's "Pacific Liner" to the eerily prescient "C...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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1:00:28

NüTrek: Supplemental
I have things to say about NüTrek and Star Trek in general, obviously. So, in this special supplemental episode I address some of the things we didn't get to in our previous installments.
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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8:22

NÜTrek Part 2
As we navigate Star Trek through the cosmos, there's no shying away from the franchise's struggles with maintaining its canon and meeting fan expectations. From the portrayal of Starfleet officers to the ongoing saga of Section 31, we candidly ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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1:24:56

NüTrek: Star Trek Discovery and Section 31, Part 1
Is Star Trek Discovery in canon? What exactly is NüTrek? Just how bad was Section 31: The Movie? In this episode we lay down the ground work and history that lead to today's Star Trek, for better or worse. Join us for part one where...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:10:56

Eastside Theatre Guild - Freejack
Join us as we embark on a wild ride through the cult classic "Freejack," featuring dual rockstars Mick Jagger and David Johansen. We unravel the film's weak plot of time travel and body snatching, buoyed only slightly by Jagger's acting c...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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1:36:01

The Antônio Vias Boas Abduction
Join us as we recount the strange and captivating story of Antônio Vias Boas. His strange case predated many of the iconic abduction narratives we know today, including the well-known experiences of Betty and Barney Hill and Travis Walton. But ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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32:35

Rendlesham Forrest UFO Incident Part 2
Could time travelers be among us, influencing the course of history with cryptic binary codes? Join us as we embark on part two of our journey through the mysterious Rendlesham Forest incident and beyond. This time we explore the bizarre tales ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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54:15

Lost Episode: Jesus in Comics
A lost holiday episode from a year ago has been found!What if Jesus Christ was more than just a historical figure, and instead, a modern-day superhero navigating the colorful pages of Marvel and DC Comics? We unravel this intriguing con...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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39:41

Classic: Jesus in India
What if Jesus moonlighted as a globetrotting rock star during his "lost years?" Buckle up for a hilarious odyssey through history and imagination as we stitch together tales of Jesus' rumored adventures in places like Japan and India, with a to...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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51:01

Classic: Jesus in Japan
Our journey takes an intriguing turn as we explore the legend of Jesus Christ's secret life in Japan. Did Jesus really escape crucifixion by swapping places with his brother? We dive into this obscure tale, revealing how he might have lived und...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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51:49

Holiday UFO: Rendlesham Forest Part 1
The Rendlesham Forest incident is a cornerstone of UFO lore, marked by a series of mysterious lights and encounters experienced by U.S. Air Force personnel in December 1980. As investigators described the craft's details and effects on their he...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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18:38

Budd Hopkins & the Manhattan UFO Abduction
What if the boundaries of reality and fiction aren’t as clear-cut as we think? Join us as we navigate the murky waters of UFO phenomena, inspired by the legacy of Budd Hopkins, a man who brought alien abduction tales out of the shadows and into...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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59:19

Eastside Theatre Guild: 'Runaway'
What happens when you take Tom Selleck, the wild imagination of Michael Crichton, and a near-future world filled with rogue robots? Just a little "Runaway," a sci-fi film that dared to dream mid while delivering a curious mix of action, Gene Si...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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1:24:24

Memory Gamma: Kodos the Executioner
In a special bonus episode we revisit our old podcast Memory Gamma, the 'true' crime show about Star Trek villains. In this installment we tackle one of the most critically acclaimed Trek stories 'The Conscience of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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20:02

Office Horror: Not Just for Halloween
Ever wondered how scurvy, scorpions, and strip clubs are connected? Let's embark on a rollercoaster of a conversation that stretches from citrus fruits and pet antics to the unexpected twists of celebrity scenarios you never knew you needed. Yo...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:14:25

Episode 100: Corto Maltese
Been a long time comin'. It's our 100th episode!What if iconic pop culture moments could whisk you away on a nostalgic journey? That's exactly what we aim to do, reminiscing about unforgettable characters like Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Ha...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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42:41

Eastside Theatre Guild: Waxwork(s)
Ever wondered what happens when horror and humor collide in the most chaotic way? For our last Halloween installment we'll take you on a journey through the Waxwork film series, a mix of supernatural oddities and comedic blunders. We dive into ...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:46:11

Harvest: The True Story of Alien Abduction
Ever wonder what would happen if Sylvester Stallone joined forces with a USB hub spider invasion? Our latest episode kicks off with a rollicking chat filled with chaotic banter and bizarre celebrity scenarios. Get ready for a trip down memory l...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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52:39

Faces of Death
Our conversation takes a twist as we nostalgically wander through the chaotic yet endearing Hollywood escapades of the Lawrence brothers, especially our favorite, Joey Lawrence. We then transport you back to the golden era of video rentals and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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38:18

Horror Rewind: Tales from the Dark Side
What if you could step back into the 1980s and wander through the campy, eerie world of horror television? Join us for a nostalgic trip as we unravel the origins and creative genius behind the classic anthology series "Tales from the Dark Side....
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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27:33

Comic Book Film History 4: Global
What if a "space ghost Dracula" could bring comics to life? We're tackling this and more as we dive into the vibrant world of comics in England, exploring its storied past and cultural significance. We'll take you on a rollercoaster of witty ba...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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42:45
