Nathan
@dastari.bsky.social
Lover, Explorer, Scholar, and host of The 42cast podcast. I chronicle what I watch and apply my own critiques especially with Doctor Who.
When I saw how poorly Marvel was promoting Ironheart, I thought it was because they must have thought that it was awful. Imagine my surprise when I watched it and really appreciated the thought-provoking journey that it took us through. If you haven't watched check it out and then listen to us talk.
Join @geekstranger.bsky.social @jdjackson.bsky.social & Daviorr as we discuss the Disney+ series #Ironheart. We get into the characters, the plot, the marketing, the themes, and so much more. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! 42cast.com/index.php/20... #MCU #scifi
The 42cast Episode 264: Let's Make a Deal
This week Ryan, Daviorr, and J.D. join the cast to discuss the Marvel television series, Ironheart.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:53 PM
When I saw how poorly Marvel was promoting Ironheart, I thought it was because they must have thought that it was awful. Imagine my surprise when I watched it and really appreciated the thought-provoking journey that it took us through. If you haven't watched check it out and then listen to us talk.
I didn’t get one last year, so I made sure that was rectified this year.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
I didn’t get one last year, so I made sure that was rectified this year.
Here is my #ChicagoTARDIS schedule:
Friday:
12:00 - Spotlight on: Susan Foreman
2:00 - Classic Doctor Who as a Document of Imperial Colonialism
3:00 - Interview: Carole Ann Ford
4:00 - Interview: Frazer Hines and Michael Troughton
8:00 - Trekking Along (Star Trek panel)
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Friday:
12:00 - Spotlight on: Susan Foreman
2:00 - Classic Doctor Who as a Document of Imperial Colonialism
3:00 - Interview: Carole Ann Ford
4:00 - Interview: Frazer Hines and Michael Troughton
8:00 - Trekking Along (Star Trek panel)
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Here is my #ChicagoTARDIS schedule:
Friday:
12:00 - Spotlight on: Susan Foreman
2:00 - Classic Doctor Who as a Document of Imperial Colonialism
3:00 - Interview: Carole Ann Ford
4:00 - Interview: Frazer Hines and Michael Troughton
8:00 - Trekking Along (Star Trek panel)
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Friday:
12:00 - Spotlight on: Susan Foreman
2:00 - Classic Doctor Who as a Document of Imperial Colonialism
3:00 - Interview: Carole Ann Ford
4:00 - Interview: Frazer Hines and Michael Troughton
8:00 - Trekking Along (Star Trek panel)
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It feels like it's becoming common practice to slag off the original Doctor Who series as sexist, but how does it really stack up both against other shows of the time or against the new series? It's a serious topic, but as Doctor Who fans we thought it was well worth discussing.
Join @felicityk.bsky.social, Annie, & Miranda as they come on the show to discuss "Is Doctor Who sexist?" 42cast.com/index.php/20... #DoctorWho #esonetwork #scifi @manningofficial.bsky.social @louisejameson.bsky.social @janetfielding.bsky.social @nicolabryant.bsky.social @sophiealdred.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 263: Is Doctor Who Sexist?
This week Miranda, Annie, and Felicity join the cast to discuss whether Doctor Who is sexist.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
It feels like it's becoming common practice to slag off the original Doctor Who series as sexist, but how does it really stack up both against other shows of the time or against the new series? It's a serious topic, but as Doctor Who fans we thought it was well worth discussing.
Spartacus is one of those movies that everyone should watch at least once. We pulled together a panel of people that had seen the film several times before and two people who had never seen it at all. Give it a listen as we discuss why this movie is still talked about.
Join @newlegendmike.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social & Ashley as we talk about the legendary film #spartacus starring Kirk Douglas and directed by Stanley Kubrick. We discuss the plot, acting, dialog, direction, themes, behind-the-scenes and more. Check it out! 42cast.com/index.php/20... #epic #film
The 42cast Episode 262: I Am Spartacus
This week Ashley, Michael, and Nate join the cast to discuss the movie, Spartacus.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Spartacus is one of those movies that everyone should watch at least once. We pulled together a panel of people that had seen the film several times before and two people who had never seen it at all. Give it a listen as we discuss why this movie is still talked about.
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@tcc3.bsky.social remember this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPtB...
I've never played the Fallout games, but this show immediately hooked me with the overall tone & the retro-futuristic vibe. It's offbeat & funny while looking absolutely amazing and also being a bit disturbing and exciting. Love it and can't wait for S2. Have some fun and listen to us discuss.
Join @pneumaz.bsky.social @markfinn.bsky.social & @zombilicious.bsky.social as we discuss the amazing ride that is Amazon Prime's #Fallout 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork @kyle-maclachlan.bsky.social @leslieuggams.bsky.social @johnnypemberton.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 261: Vaulting the Apocalypse
This week Shaun, Mark, and Kori join the cast to discuss the Fallout TV series.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I've never played the Fallout games, but this show immediately hooked me with the overall tone & the retro-futuristic vibe. It's offbeat & funny while looking absolutely amazing and also being a bit disturbing and exciting. Love it and can't wait for S2. Have some fun and listen to us discuss.
Great to see the Netflix series acknowledged. I really hope to see more of this on Disney+ beyond more seasons of Born Again and the Punisher special. Would "really" love to have Heroes for Hire and/or Daughters of the Dragon.
Listen to us talk about this glorious return.
Listen to us talk about this glorious return.
Join @markfinn.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social Eric, and Thom as we discuss #daredevilbornagain 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork #mcu #scifi #disneyplus @vincentdonofrio.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 260: Fiskal Policies
This week Mark, Alli, Eric, and Thom join the show to discuss Daredevil: Born Again.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Great to see the Netflix series acknowledged. I really hope to see more of this on Disney+ beyond more seasons of Born Again and the Punisher special. Would "really" love to have Heroes for Hire and/or Daughters of the Dragon.
Listen to us talk about this glorious return.
Listen to us talk about this glorious return.
Nathan: I love that the Punisher's love-language is, "well I didn't kill you, so I must like you."
Mark: It's the gift of life!
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Mark: It's the gift of life!
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November 3, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Nathan: I love that the Punisher's love-language is, "well I didn't kill you, so I must like you."
Mark: It's the gift of life!
"The 42cast" Epsiode 260
Mark: It's the gift of life!
"The 42cast" Epsiode 260
Excited for the greatest night of the year tonight when we all get one extra hour of sleep. #daylightsavingstime
November 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Excited for the greatest night of the year tonight when we all get one extra hour of sleep. #daylightsavingstime
Sometimes it's just fun to appreciate a bad film with some friends, and this episode celebrates MST3K doing this for decades. There are lots of eras and we all have our preferences, but the show has always been funny. Listen to us chat about a great series!
Join Beth @pagebranson.bsky.social & @markfinn.bsky.social as we discuss #MST3K. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social @frankconniff.bsky.social @billcorbett.bsky.social @jelvisweinstein.bsky.social @maryjopehl.bsky.social @felicia.day @pattonoswalt.bsky.social #esonetwork #scifi
The 42cast Episode 259: I Should Really Just Relax
This week Beth, Page, and Mark join the show to discuss Mystery Science Theater 3000.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Sometimes it's just fun to appreciate a bad film with some friends, and this episode celebrates MST3K doing this for decades. There are lots of eras and we all have our preferences, but the show has always been funny. Listen to us chat about a great series!
I know that a lot of people won't give The Man in the High Castle a try, because they think that it would be too depressing, but it just isn't the case. The series shows that even when things look bleak that there's always hope. This is a show well worth watching.
Join Jess and Leigh as they come on the show to talk about #AmazonPrime 's #ManintheHighCastle 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork #scifi #multiverse @joeldelafuente.bsky.social @djqualls.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 258: Film Fest
This week Jess and Leigh join the cast to talk about Man in the High Castle.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I know that a lot of people won't give The Man in the High Castle a try, because they think that it would be too depressing, but it just isn't the case. The series shows that even when things look bleak that there's always hope. This is a show well worth watching.
I feel like What If..? was a real mixed bag. It had some amazing storylines, but towards end it just puttered out. I still boggle at how many good What If scenarios were left by the wayside to do some incredibly outlandish ones. Still, we had a blast talking season 3 and we hope you do too!
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social & Director Faber as we discuss Marvel's #WhatIf Season 3 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESOnetwork #scifi @jfreewolny.bsky.social @deveryjacobs.bsky.social @alisonsealysmith.bsky.social @natashalyonne.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 257: What the--?!
This week Director Faber, Anji, and Alli join the cast to talk about What If..? season 3.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I feel like What If..? was a real mixed bag. It had some amazing storylines, but towards end it just puttered out. I still boggle at how many good What If scenarios were left by the wayside to do some incredibly outlandish ones. Still, we had a blast talking season 3 and we hope you do too!
I'm a huge fan of time travel series, but this one was absolutely unusual. Some of the normal time travel tropes were there but combined and spun in a completely new way. I highly recommend that you watch Travelers if you haven't already and then check out our episode.
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social @felicityk.bsky.social & @goldenlassogirl.bsky.social as we talk about the amazing, #scifi series, #Travelers 42cast.com/index.php/20... #esonetwork #timetravel
The 42cast Episode 256: Welcome to the 21st
This week Anji, Nate, Felicity, and Kimi join the cast to discuss Travelers.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:10 AM
I'm a huge fan of time travel series, but this one was absolutely unusual. Some of the normal time travel tropes were there but combined and spun in a completely new way. I highly recommend that you watch Travelers if you haven't already and then check out our episode.
Well, my kid got me to watch this show during Covid lockdown after I'd showed her all of Gargoyles. It's an enjoyable series even though I think that it has a few missteps. We also chat a bit about the live action film and why we think that it flopped so massively.
Join @rumielf.bsky.social, Mike, and Rachel as we talk about the original version of Avatar: The Last Airbender. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @greydelisle.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social #scifi #fantasy #nickelodeon #avatarthelastairbender
The 42cast Episode 255: Story Elements
This week Juliette; Mike; and newcomer, Rachel, join the cast to discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender
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October 1, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Well, my kid got me to watch this show during Covid lockdown after I'd showed her all of Gargoyles. It's an enjoyable series even though I think that it has a few missteps. We also chat a bit about the live action film and why we think that it flopped so massively.
Although I remember seeing the original series before TNG existed, this is the first Star Trek I watched live. It was a transformational experience for geeks, because so many people watched it. It was great revisiting that experience and had a blast sharing with my friends. #sttng #tng
@alkrea.bsky.social is once again cohost as we're joined by @rumielf.bsky.social Will, and Miranda as we discuss one of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time, #StarTrek The Next Generation. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @levarburton.bsky.social @wilwheaton.net @johndelancie.bsky.social #scifi
The 42cast Episode 254: Talkin' 'Bout My Generation
This week Stephanie is cohost and Juliette, Will, and Miranda join the cast to discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In some ways this show frustrates me. It proves that Marvel can brings its A-game when it wants to and make something that is really cleverly written. It only irks me because they did it for such a minor-level character. Marvel, please bring this level of writing to more projects moving forward.
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @cammienray.bsky.social & @pagebranson.bsky.social as we talk about one of the best written Marvel shows of all time, #agathaallalong 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #42cast
The 42cast Episode 253: Road Trip
This week Anji, Cammie, and Page join the cast to talk about Agatha All Along.
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September 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
In some ways this show frustrates me. It proves that Marvel can brings its A-game when it wants to and make something that is really cleverly written. It only irks me because they did it for such a minor-level character. Marvel, please bring this level of writing to more projects moving forward.
This show surprised me with how a concept that sounded so strange on paper can just be such an amazing combination of elements that leaves you always hungering for more. I definitely recommend watching Only Murders in the Building and if/when you have done so listening to our podcast ep.
Join @pneumaz.bsky.social @malletsb4thought.bsky.social & Beth as we discuss the most amazingly offbeat show, Only Murders in the Building. 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #comedy #murdermystery #podcast #42cast #hulu #OMITB @stevemartinreally.bsky.social @zachgalifianakis.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 252: Pod People
This week Beth, Shaun, and Stephen join the cast to talk about Only Murders in the Building.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
This show surprised me with how a concept that sounded so strange on paper can just be such an amazing combination of elements that leaves you always hungering for more. I definitely recommend watching Only Murders in the Building and if/when you have done so listening to our podcast ep.
My wife completed an image for my upcoming fanfic.
From the heart of a black hole, a reality of eternal void. She is Rassilon's soldier, Sailor Gallifrey!
#DoctorWho #SailorMoon
From the heart of a black hole, a reality of eternal void. She is Rassilon's soldier, Sailor Gallifrey!
#DoctorWho #SailorMoon
September 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
My wife completed an image for my upcoming fanfic.
From the heart of a black hole, a reality of eternal void. She is Rassilon's soldier, Sailor Gallifrey!
#DoctorWho #SailorMoon
From the heart of a black hole, a reality of eternal void. She is Rassilon's soldier, Sailor Gallifrey!
#DoctorWho #SailorMoon
I absolutely love so much of the sci-fi and fantasy landscape of the 90's. It was a joy to discuss all of that with similar-minded people in this week's podcast.
Join @selfwinding.bsky.social @goblinmoon.bsky.social & Keith as we discuss TV of the 90's. 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #scifi #TV @michaelshanks.bsky.social @iamchrisjudge.bsky.social @terihatcher.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 251: Television of the 90's
This week Alli, Keith, and Kelley join the cast to talk about genre TV of the 90's.
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September 4, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I absolutely love so much of the sci-fi and fantasy landscape of the 90's. It was a joy to discuss all of that with similar-minded people in this week's podcast.
I am really looking forward to the future of the DCU after seeing Superman (2025). As we wait almost another year for Supergirl why not check out both parts of our two-part discussion of the film and let us know what you think?
Join @geekstranger.bsky.social @pneumaz.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social & @cammienray.bsky.social for Part 2 of our discussion of #Superman 2025 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #DCU #WarnerBros #scifi @wendellpierce.bsky.social @jamesgunn.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 250: Justice is Served
This week Ryan, Shaun, Nate, and Cammie join the cast for part two of our discussion of Superman (2025).
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August 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I am really looking forward to the future of the DCU after seeing Superman (2025). As we wait almost another year for Supergirl why not check out both parts of our two-part discussion of the film and let us know what you think?
Some of the amazing monsters created by Mr Mellow's Cartooning that will be present in Shadow Quest. If you're interested in a play-by-post adventure, make sure to leave a reply. #shadowdark #ttrpg #RPG #dragonquest (1 of 5)
August 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Some of the amazing monsters created by Mr Mellow's Cartooning that will be present in Shadow Quest. If you're interested in a play-by-post adventure, make sure to leave a reply. #shadowdark #ttrpg #RPG #dragonquest (1 of 5)
The amazing @valterink.bsky.social made a color version of the map for Shadow Quest. It really makes some of the features pop
If you're interested in play-by-post with modified Shadowdark rules in a world inspired by Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) let me know. #dragonquest #shadowdark #ttrpg
If you're interested in play-by-post with modified Shadowdark rules in a world inspired by Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) let me know. #dragonquest #shadowdark #ttrpg
August 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The amazing @valterink.bsky.social made a color version of the map for Shadow Quest. It really makes some of the features pop
If you're interested in play-by-post with modified Shadowdark rules in a world inspired by Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) let me know. #dragonquest #shadowdark #ttrpg
If you're interested in play-by-post with modified Shadowdark rules in a world inspired by Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) let me know. #dragonquest #shadowdark #ttrpg
It was great with this one to not only see the beginning of a new version of Superman (we've had a lot of those in recent years), but to see the genesis of a whole DCU that feels like it has a past and a future. Give this one a try as we talk about Superman and the DCU.
Join @geekstranger.bsky.social @pneumaz.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social & @cammienray.bsky.social for Part 1 of our discussion of #Superman 2025 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #DCU #WarnerBros #scifi @wendellpierce.bsky.social @jamesgunn.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 249: The Parent Trap
This week Ryan, Shaun, Nate, and Cammie join the cast for part one of our discussion of Superman (2025).
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August 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
It was great with this one to not only see the beginning of a new version of Superman (we've had a lot of those in recent years), but to see the genesis of a whole DCU that feels like it has a past and a future. Give this one a try as we talk about Superman and the DCU.
Echo was definitely a risk on Marvel's part. Despite a strong performance by Alaqua Cox in Hawkeye, the character wasn't as well known as other Marvel series helmers. It was great chatting with other people about how we felt that this show worked in showcasing the character.
Join @romanontherocks.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social & @malletsb4thought.bsky.social as we discuss #Marvel 's #Echo 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #42cast #choctawnation #scifi #daredevil #kingpin @vincentdonofrio.bsky.social @deveryjacobs.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 248: Echoes of Netflix
This week James, Alli, and Stephen join the cast to discuss Marvel's Echo.
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August 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Echo was definitely a risk on Marvel's part. Despite a strong performance by Alaqua Cox in Hawkeye, the character wasn't as well known as other Marvel series helmers. It was great chatting with other people about how we felt that this show worked in showcasing the character.