Episode 171 - USS Callister (Black Mirror)

In the one hundred and eighty fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss The Time Element, a Rod Serling-penned episode of the Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse that served as an accidental pilot for The Twilight Zone. Topics include John's impressive command of 2006 sports history, whether Pearl Harbor jokes are "too soon," and toots. John’s Rating: 8 Fred’s Rating: 6+ IMDB Rating: 8.1

In the one hundred and eighty third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss an episode of the 1980s incarnation of the Twilight Zone, featuring the unforgetable stories Still Life, The Little People of Killany Woods, and The Misfortune Cookie. Topics include Fred's impressive Robert Carradine impersonation, a shocking secret about John's ancestry, and the brief window when Elliott Gould was one the biggest box office stars. John’s Rating: 4-  Fred’s Rating: 4- IMDB Rating: 6.6

In the one hundred and eighty second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss two Night Gallery segments: "The Different Ones" and "Tell David." Topics include the F.U.G.L.Y. Act, the world's most un-recappable plot, and whether Rod Serling invented Google Maps. John’s Rating: 4 or something? Fred’s Rating: I forget IMDB Rating: Too tired to look it up

In the one hundred and eighty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Trunk," an episode of the 1980s reboot of Rod Serling's classic show, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the cubic volume of a nickel, Bud Cort yay or nay, and the least ambitious use of a wish-giving magic object we've seen yet.   John’s Rating: 2 Fred’s Rating: 3- IMDB Rating: 6

In the one hundred and eightieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Nighty They Saved Christmas," a 1984 film that has little-to-no tangible connection to Rod Serling's iconic series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Santa Cuck; a technocratic take on Christmas; and PAL, the joke-ruining robot.   John’s Rating: Silent tears Fred’s Rating: 4.0 IMDB Rating: 6.9

In the one hundred and seventy-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Messiah on Mott Street" and "The Painted Hills" from Rod Serling's not quite as well-known as The Twilight Zone anthology series, The Night Gallery. Topics include 70s business fashion, Zsa Zsa Gabor: The Paris Hilton of her day, and a heaping helping of holiday twitch.  John’s Rating: It's a Holiday Surprise Fred’s Rating: Just listen already. IMDB Rating: 7.7

In the one hundred and seventy-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar" a beloved episode from Rod Serling's somewhat-beloved anthology series, The Night Gallery. Topics include the fact that we recorded this in Christmas 2019 but didn't upload it until May 2020, the Terrence Malick/Green Day connection, and the song that makes John cry.  John’s Rating: I forget Fred’s Rating: Also forget IMDB Rating: Too tired to look it up RN

In the one hundred and seventy-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Nightmare at 30,000 feet" the second episode from Jordan Peele's reboot of Rod Serling’s classic show The Twilight Zone. Topics include Russian soccer, John's growing distaste for Easter Eggs, and the start of some major podcast beef.  John’s Rating: 6- Fred’s Rating: 5 IMDB Rating: 7.1

In the one hundred and seventy-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Comedian" the first episode from Jordan Peele's reboot of Rod Serling’s classic show The Twilight Zone. Topics include our new favorite show - The Gower Hour!, why Fred and I got into comedic podcasting, and why you shouldn't invite Fred to an Easter Egg hunt.  John’s Rating: 5 Fred’s Rating: 5 IMDB Rating: 6.4  

In the one hundred and seventy-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes" from Rod Serling’s not-quite-as-classic-as-the-Twilight-Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include the moment Clint Howard became CLINT HOWARD, whether or not it's a plot cheat to blow the world up, and much discussion of Fred's thoughts on The Count of Monte Cristo. John’s Rating: 8 Fred’s Rating: 7 IMDB Rating: 7.3