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Tread Perilously — The Star Wars Holiday Special

Posted on December 22, 2016 by

Television’s darkest, most misguided program becomes Tread Perilously’s Christmas special as we watch The Star Wars Holiday Special. While Han and Chewie try to get to Kashyyyk for Life Day, Chewie’s wife Mala tries to make Bantha Rump, his grandfather … Continue reading →

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New Satellite Show Episode 30: A Danish Xmas

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

The Panel of Experts reconvenes for a Danish Xmas featuring Adam Driver, the guy who bought the Remington Electric Shaver company and Charo. Louis returns to goad Erik into a discussion of Tiny House Hunters. An attempt to talk about … Continue reading →

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In the Valley of the Jedi

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

Much like Kyle Katarn, my connection to Star Wars was severed rather completely for a long while. Unlike Katarn, it was not due to fighting low-rent Full Motion Video villains or even a traumatic tale of prequel woe. Really, my … Continue reading →

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New Satellite Show Episode 24: A Restaurant Within a Restaurant

Posted on April 22, 2015 by

The Satellite Show celebrates its second year of podcasting with recollections of the 80s, televangelists and siscon. Wait, really? We’re talking about siscon? Elsha and Dave make their show debuts as we also acknowledge a Star Wars movie is coming … Continue reading →

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New Satellite Show Episode 22: Oh Jeez

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

ANNOUNCEMENT: The Satellite Show will be at Long Beach Comic Expo with a presentation entitled “What is Yakmala?” at 3:30 PM on March 1st in Room SB4. Don’t miss it! EPISODE: With both our legal counsel and scientific advisory in … Continue reading →

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Rules of Writing: The Big Red Button

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Not long ago, I watched The Cabin in the Woods for the first time. It came highly recommended, with both friends and critics (and critical friends) praising its innovative deconstruction of survival horror tropes. And, for the most part, that’s … Continue reading →

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Yulemala: The Star Wars Holiday Special

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

With the weather cooling, the space heaters out, and the appearance of Christmas lights on houses, it’s beginning to look a lot like Yulemala. What’s Yulemala you might ask? It’s holiday themed Yakmala. Films that try, fail, and warm my … Continue reading →

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