Nathan Laws

Lover, Explorer, Scholar, and host of The 42cast podcast. I chronicle what I watch and apply my own critiques especially with Doctor Who.

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I was excited for a dark take on Star Trek, not because I want "Star Trek" to be dark, but because I think when there are so many Star Trek series that there's room for a wide spectrum of tones. This ended up not being that. How did we all feel? Check out the show to find out.

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Join @kbernardjohnson @NateBobBenton Stephanie, and Assad as we discuss #StarTrek #Section31 https://t.co/tGi10lSWkQ @OmariHardwick @SamRichardson @RobertKazinsky @HumberlyG

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With the new movie out we thought it was a great time to finish up our discussion of The Mandalorian series. We had a fun time discussing how we felt about this season and how it works with all of the other Star Wars content we've gotten in the last several years.
Check it out!

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Join @amped28 @The_Visible_Elf & Mark as we discuss #TheMandalorian S3! https://t.co/yIU4psdKkQ #ESONetwork @kateesackhoff @bigEswallz @simonkass @MercedesVarnado @TaitFletcher @quiethandfilms @Jon_Favreau @dave_filoni

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Wonder Man was a very unique offering from Marvel. I'm glad that they're getting a season 2, because I wasn't satisfied with season 1. There are the hints of a character arc, but we need more context and payoff. Hoping S2 brings it, but either way it's a fun ride!

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Join Stephen, Daviorr, and @NateBobBenton as we discuss Marvel's #WonderMan. We discuss how it's different from other Marvel offerings and talk about its depiction of actors. Give it a listen! https://t.co/GwGs8626ad @yahya @GuestAndrew

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Podcasting has allowed me to realize a lot of dreams. One of them has been being able to talk to some of the creators who so influenced my life over the years. Brynne was an amazing guest and had lots of great stories to tell. I encourage everyone to check this one out.

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We are proud to welcome legendary writer Brynne Chandler on to The 42cast this week discussing her prolific career writing animation in the 80's and 90's with a focus on Gargoyles. Check it out! https://t.co/Rrh1ztt6mL @Greg_Weisman

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This was a fun conversation about a topic that I hadn't really considered too deeply until November of last year. I hope that you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it.

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Join @zombilicious, @NateBobBenton, Daviorr, and Stephen as we delve into the topic of what makes a good monster. We talk about our favorites, what we're afraid of, and why society continues to develop and evolve monster narratives. https://t.co/wnldGBw5pH #ESOnetwork

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I really love how I've gained the reputation as "The Babylon 5 whisperer". I really enjoyed my time on The Best Stuff in the World podcast talking about the greatest American sci-fi series. https://t.co/Dxoq4yqnum

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I have always loved this movie. Even though it was made in 1951 the messaging, performances, and effects hold up and feel authentic to this day. It was a complete joy to watch with others who got just as enthusiastic as I did. Check this one out and let me know what you think.

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Join @kbernardjohnson @jediash1 @BlerdPhD & Stephen as we discuss the cinematic classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still. It's a tale of cold war paranoia and spacemen with amazing effects that still hold up 75 years later. Give it a listen! https://t.co/FYDZp7M6uT

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but it also shows mankind braving those dangers and even dangers and problems at home. Sometimes people don't get together. Sometimes people die. Yet, still humanity endures. People endure. They continue to explore. That's some awesome and inspirational stuff.

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For All Mankind is one of the most inspirational shows that I've ever seen. But unlike most inspirational shows it isn't a relentless barrage of feel good stories and everything turning out ok in the end. Space is dangerous and the show shows that,

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Join @pneumaz @jediash1 @NateBobBenton & Mike as we discuss S1-4 of #ForAllMankind https://t.co/l4roADquqD #ESONetwork @RonDMoore @joelkinnaman @michaeldorman @sonyawalger @CynthyWu @RealDanielStern @ColmFeore @realchrisbauer

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Invincible is the best written superhero TV series (animated or live action) of all time. The characters feel like how people would act if they had powers. The fights are amazing. The plots are interesting and keep you engaged. Come listen to some friends and I talk about it.

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Join @CammienRay @romanontherocks & @NateBobBenton as we discuss #Invincible S3 https://t.co/EqfHMhOjdc @IamSandraOh @WaltGoggins @RobertKirkman @ZacharyQuinto @RossMarquand @Clevelandjr @MarkHamill @SterlingKBrown @Sethrogen @kharypayton @rejectedjokes

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Having watched so much TV over the years, I am always saddened by the great shows with such amazing potential that were cancelled far too soon. It was great talking with some others who felt the same way.

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Join @page_branson @Flopcast Annie, and Assad as we discuss the many TV shows that ended far too soon. https://t.co/UPwybmJAVR @Timbo02 @serafinowicz @SummerGlau @theThomasDekker @IAMLenaHeadey

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For years I wouldn't watch this movie because I thought that it would just be a screed about the glories of the Confederacy. The reality was far more nuanced than I could have imagined. This was a neat panel because we talked about this amazing film warts and all.

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Join @newlegendmike @kbernardjohnson @GoldenLassoGirl & @NateBobBenton as we discuss the cinematic epic, Gone With the Wind. https://t.co/oQBIXkLRLC #movie #film #civilwar #reconstruction #epic

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One Piece is bar none the greatest anime/manga to live action adaptation. There have been some other good ones, but this one is fantastic. They somehow figured out how to tell the story in less time, but still leave everything important intact. I highly recommend it.

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Join @amped28 @The_Visible_Elf & @ThisisTrex as we talk about #ONEPIECEカードゲーム on #Netflix https://t.co/nLB89ImQAJ @InakiGodoy @emilysteaparty @Mackenyu1116 @skylar_taz @vincentregan @jeffward1230 @onepiecenetflix @McKinleyBcubed @PaulinoIlia @craigfairbrass @SteveWard101

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Even though I love all of Star Trek, DS9 has always been my favorite Trek. It was a great experience to talk with a lot of people that I respect to discuss the finer points of this series and what made it so special.

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Join @The_Visible_Elf, Stephanie, Miranda, and Mark as we discuss #StarTrek Deep Space Nine. https://t.co/lERBAMpsC8 #ESONetwork @4TerryFarrell @CirrocL @NanaVisitor @akaWorf @Nikki_deboer @IraStevenBehr @rosalindchao @ChaseMasterson @PennyJJerald @JGHertzler @RonDMoore

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I remember the Muppet Show from when I was really, really young. It must have been on second run some time in the early 80's, because I was 2 or 3 when it went off the air. I have *always* been entertained by these characters and love whenever they get a new iteration.

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Join @ladytalon2 @EricRatcliffe @BlerdPhD @SteveTFowler & Miranda as we discuss #TheMuppets https://t.co/d3rMjKCgEU #muppets #muppetshow @JohnCleese @imcarolburnett @JulieAndrews @ADaniels3PO @TheSlyStallone @RealLyndaCarter @MarkHamill @TheFrankOzJam @TimCurry @MichaelCaine

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We've been waiting decades for an MCU version of the Fantastic Four, so did it live up to the hype? Check out the episode to find out.

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Join @newlegendmike @page_branson & Stephen as we discuss #FantasticFour First Steps. We talk about the characters, plot, presentation, & how we think that this will impact the MCU heading into Doomsday. Check it out! https://t.co/khWBorkeHU @VanessaKirby @EbonMossB @ralphineson

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It was so surreal that someone insisted to me that men and women see Gargoyles differently, but never explained how. They said that their podcast would explain, but their show ended before they ever released their Gargoyles episodes. Now, I'm seeing if this is true.

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We were told that men and women see Gargoyles differently, so we're testing that. This time @Griggski @pneumaz & @NateBobBenton join for their POV on Gargoyles. https://t.co/QdDhTSDXra @Greg_Weisman @ImKeithDavid @sallirichardson @AdcoxThom @BillFagerbakke @JohnRhys_Davies

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Join Stephanie and Stephen as they join us to discuss #StarTrekDiscovery S5. https://t.co/AHqmiYqUed #ESONetwork @SonequaMG @actordougjones @CallumKRennie @may_wise @albinokid @wcruz73 @iamDavidAjala @TigNotaro @odedfehr @EliasToufexis @Alex_Kurtzman @michelleparadis

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Blake's 7 is one of those unsung gems that's a really gripping TV series. It was such a priviledge to interview Jan and Brian and talk to them about their time in the series.

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Drop by and listen to an interview from Chicago TARDIS 2024 when we interview Jan Chappell and Brian Croucher of Blake's 7 fame. https://t.co/aj3EKE59Cd #ESONetwork #ChicagoTARDIS

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Everyone, The 42cast was cited in this article! https://t.co/H4udKDyuJJ #xmen