Episode 680 - Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), Prime Directives, and KHAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark and Niall continue their Star Trek franchise discussion by talking about the 2013 blockbuster Star Trek Into Darkness. Directed by J.J. Abrams, and starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldaña, and Benedict “Definitely Not Khan” Cumberbatch, the movie focuses on what happens when the Enterprise crew battle a super soldier named John Harrison. In this episode, they also talk about plot twists, fist fights, and radioactive reactor chambers. Enjoy!

The 2025 Random Awards! Mark and Megan continue their yearly tradition by handing out random awards to their favorite 2025 films. In this episode, they hand out random awards to Hot Spring Shark Attack, Prisoner of War, Sisu: Road to Revenge, Sorry, Baby, Zootopia 2, A Little Prayer, Predator: Badlands, Sentimental Value, Ballerina, Splitsville and more cool 2025 films. Enjoy!

Mark and DJ Valentine (of the Simplistic Reviews Podcast) talk about their favorite dialogue from 2025 movies. In this episode, they chat about well-written scenes featured in Black Bag, Sinners, A Little Prayer, Eephus, The Naked Gun, One Battle After Another, Beast of War, Caught Stealing, One of Them Days, Sorry, Baby, 28 Years Later, They Call Him OG, and many more cool movies. Enjoy!

Mark and Zanandi hand out random awards to 2025 horror (or horror-adjacent) films. In this episode, you'll hear them talk about Weapons, Sinners, Companion, Beast of War, Best Wishes to All, 28 Years Later, Presence, Heart Eyes, The Gorge, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Dangerous Animals, The Ugly Stepsister, The Monkey, Together, Troll 2, and many more cool 2025 horror films. Enjoy!

Mark and Norbert talk about Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts*, Ironheart and The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Mark and John discuss Kurt Russell’s filmography and answer questions about his illustrious career.

Mark and Zanandi discuss the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend. Directed by Jamie Blanks and starring Alicia “Miss Thang” Witt, Jared Leto, Rebecca Gayheart, and many coats, the movie focuses on what happens when a maniac plots a wildly intricate revenge plan. In this episode, they also talk about visual aids, intricate plans, and urban legends. Enjoy!

Mark and David Corse discuss the 1985 sci-fi epic Lifeforce. Directed by Tobe Hooper, and starring Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Steve Railsback, and some naked space vampires, the movie focuses on what happens when space vampires attack London. In this episode, they also talk about space ladies, committed performances, and the excellence of Tobe Hooper. Enjoy!Head over to https://www.davidcorseauthor.com/ to pick up David’s amazing books.

Mark and Professor Mike Dillon discuss the 1993 sci-fi action film Demolition Man. Directed by Marco Brambilla and starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock and three seashells, the movie focuses on what happens when Taco Bell wins the restaurant wars. In this episode, they also talk about utopian societies, restaurant wars, and Cold Stallone. Enjoy!

Mark and Jack Austin discuss the 2024 sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two. Directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler and lots of sand, the movie focuses on what happens when a manufactured prophecy created by a powerful religious force comes to fruition. In this episode, they also talk about accessible sci-fi, sandworm riding, and terrible employers. Enjoy!Make sure to check out 7 Lamb Productions - https://www.7lamb.com/audiodramas