Twilight Pwn: A Twilight Zone Podcast

The Twilight Pwn features a weekly review and humorous discussion of each and every episode of Rod Serling's classic television show The Twilight Zone, now with airhorns!

Serlingfest 2024 - Announcement 08/21/2024

Serlingfest 2024 - Announcement We interrupt our regularly scheduled silence to bring you a short annoucement regarding the whereabouts of John and Fred in mid-September... /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/32666067

Episode 184 - The Time Element 01/03/2024

Episode 184 - The Time Element 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/29324278

Episode 183 - Still Life / The Little People of Killany Woods / The Misfortune Cookie 12/31/2022

Episode 183 - Still Life / The Little People of Killany Woods / The Misfortune Cookie 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/25471011

Episode 182 - The Different Ones/Tell David... (Night Gallery) 11/24/2022

Episode 182 - The Different Ones/Tell David... (Night Gallery) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/25122513

The Trunk (80s Twilight Zone reboot) 01/01/2022

The Trunk (80s Twilight Zone reboot) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/21646145

Episode 180 - The Night They Saved Christmas 12/23/2020

Episode 180 - The Night They Saved Christmas 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/17304701

Episode 179 - The Messiah on Mott Street (Night Gallery) 12/10/2020

Episode 179 - The Messiah on Mott Street (Night Gallery) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/17135753

Episode 178 - They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar (The Night Gallery) 05/29/2020

Episode 178 - They're Tearing Down Tim Riley's Bar (The Night Gallery) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/14611754

Episode 177 - Nightmare at 30,000 Feet (2019 Reboot) 05/01/2019

Episode 177 - Nightmare at 30,000 Feet (2019 Reboot) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/9598394

Episode 176 - The Comedian (The Reboot) 04/10/2019

Episode 176 - The Comedian (The Reboot) 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/9335414

Episode 175 - Night Gallery "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes" 02/10/2019

Episode 175 - Night Gallery "The Boy Who Predicted Earthquakes" 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 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/8586422

Episode 174 - Night Gallery "The Cemetery" 10/18/2018

Episode 174 - Night Gallery "The Cemetery" In the one hundred and seventy-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “The Cemetery" from Rod Serling’s not quite as classic as the Twilight Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include our shared poor spelling abilities, whether or not this episode GOT us, and a heated debate regarding proper tea temperature. John’s Rating: 6+ Fred’s Rating: 5+ IMDB Rating: 7.3 Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/7211918

Episode 173 - Night Gallery "Pamela's Voice" and "The Doll" 08/28/2018

Episode 173 - Night Gallery "Pamela's Voice" and "The Doll" In the one hundred and seventy-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Pamela's Voice" and "The Doll" from Rod Serling’s not quite as classic as the Twilight Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include sleep deprivation, the evil doll living in John's closet, and the most uninformed conversation about the Indian caste system you're likely to hear on a podcast all year. John’s Rating: 3 Fred’s Rating: 4 IMDB Rating: 7.6 Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/6976327

Episode 172 - Night Gallery - Season Two, Episode Three 05/01/2018

Episode 172 - Night Gallery - Season Two, Episode Three In the one hundred and seventy-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Since Aunt Ada Came to Stay," "With Apologies to Mr. Hyde," and "The Flip-Side of Satan" from Rod Serling’s not quite as classic as the Twilight Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include John's controversial stance on plants, his affection for organ music, and a new and grooooovy jingle. John’s Rating: 3 Fred’s Rating: 3- IMDB Rating: 7.4 Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/6541564

Episode 171 - USS Callister (Black Mirror) 02/01/2018

Episode 171 - USS Callister (Black Mirror) In the one hundred and seventy first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “USS Callister" from Charlie Brooker's Twilight Zone-esque Black Mirror. Topics include Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing Missouri (for some reason?), some twitchy "nice guy" talk, and a crazy story about John hanging out with Jimmi Simpson at NYU. John’s Rating: 9 Fred’s Rating: 9 IMDB Rating: 8.4 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/6212322

Episode 170b - Interview with Steven Jay Rubin, author of the Twilight Zone Encyclopedia 12/16/2017

Episode 170b - Interview with Steven Jay Rubin, author of the Twilight Zone Encyclopedia In this installment of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred interview Steven Jay Rubin, author of "The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia." Click /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/6052965

Episode 170 - Class of '99 (Night Gallery) 11/19/2017

Episode 170 - Class of '99 (Night Gallery) In the one hundred and seventieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss “Class of ‘99” from Rod Serling’s not quite as classic as the Twilight Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include Gunner talk, future seat technology, and high levels of twitch. John’s Rating: 7- Fred’s Rating: 7 IMDB Rating: 7.7 Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5960195

Episode 169 - Planet of the Apes Part 2 09/21/2017

Episode 169 - Planet of the Apes Part 2 In the one hundred and sixty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss the film "Planet of the Apes" co-written by Rod Serling, famed creator of the Twilight Zone. Topics include the corruption inherent at all levels of ape society, color-coded monkey morality, and a shocking twist that only everyone could have seen coming. John's Rating: 6 Fred's Rating: 7+ IMDB Rating: 8.0 /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5762023

Episode 168 - Planet of the Apes Part 1 09/16/2017

Episode 168 - Planet of the Apes Part 1 In the one hundred and sixty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss the film "Planet of the Apes" co-written by Rod Serling, famed creator of the Twilight Zone. Topics include our ape makeup, ANSA - the poor man's NASA, and an abundance of butts. Click here to download. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5745060

Episode 167 - 80s Twilight Zone: Wordplay 06/22/2017

Episode 167 - 80s Twilight Zone: Wordplay In the one hundred and sixty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Wordplay" from the 80s reboot of Rod Serling's classic show, The Twilight Zone. Topics include showstopper nouns, John's PIN number, and a frankly indulgent amount of time spent ranking the Nightmare on Elm Street movies. John's Rating: 7 Fred's Rating: 6+ IMDB Rating: 7.2 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5470706

Episode 166 - A Question of Fear (Night Gallery) 05/14/2017

Episode 166 - A Question of Fear (Night Gallery) In the one hundred and sixty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Question of Fear" and "The Devil is Not Mocked" from Rod Serling's not quite as classic as the Twilight Zone 70s TV series, The Night Gallery. Topics include Midnight Medford's decline, a very convoluted twist, and some dumb stuff with a vampire. John's Rating: 4 Fred's Rating: 4 IMDB Rating: 7.9 Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5354643

Episode 165 - Forbidden Planet 04/13/2017

Episode 165 - Forbidden Planet In the one hundred and sixty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Forbidden Planet" a seminal 1956 sci-fi film (seminal mainly in that it was Robby The Robot's debut performance). Topics include Leslie Nielsen's on-set hijinks, space sexual politics and a super-advanced carnival game from the future. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5262728

Episode 164 - Ye Gods (80s TZ) 02/16/2017

Episode 164 - Ye Gods (80s TZ) In the one hundred and sixty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Ye Gods" a segment from an episode of the 80s revival of Rod Serling's classic television show, The Twilight Zone. Topics include sexy sax music, listicles, and John’s thoughts on the band Deep Blue Something. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/5074603

Episode 163 - Night Gallery: House-With Ghost & Hell's Bells 01/12/2017

Episode 163 - Night Gallery: House-With Ghost & Hell's Bells In the one hundred and sixty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "House-With Ghost," and "Hell's Bells," two segments from an episode of Rod Serling's 70s anthology show, Night Gallery. Topics include Martin Grams Jr.'s party beverage of choice, John's close personal relationship with Nick Offerman, and hippies who say "buummmmmerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....rrrr...r." Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4985541

Episode 162 - Carol for Another Christmas 12/15/2016

Episode 162 - Carol for Another Christmas In the one hundred and sixty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Carol for Another Christmas," a television movie penned by Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling. Topics include town halls, hot takes on Peter Sellers, and our favorite UN memories. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4916306

Episode 161 - Night Gallery: The Caterpillar 10/23/2016

Episode 161 - Night Gallery: The Caterpillar In the one hundred and sixty first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Caterpillar," a segment from Rod Serling's 70s anthology show, Night Gallery. Topics include the British Charles Bronson, insane lighting choices, and confusion over why an episode called "The Caterpillar" has no caterpillars in it. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4767652

Episode 160 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (Part 2) 09/15/2016

Episode 160 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (Part 2) In the one hundred and sixtieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss the second two segments of "Twilight Zone: The Movie," the 1983 film adaptation of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include fan service, differences between the original and remakes, and extensive discussion of Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4668732

Episode 159 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (Part 1) 09/08/2016

Episode 159 - Twilight Zone: The Movie (Part 1) In the one hundred and fifty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss the first two segments of "Twilight Zone: The Movie," the 1983 film adaptation of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include baby boomers, a Kick-The-Can grifter, and a discussion of why a blast of racial slurs may not be the best way to start a Twilight Zone movie. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which ha /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4651180

Episode 158 - Finale Q&A Part 2 07/27/2016

Episode 158 - Finale Q&A Part 2 In the one hundred and fifty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred present the second and final part of their goodbye extravaganza in which they answer a variety of listener questions and host a number of surprise guests. Topics include the christening of a bong, our top three episodes, and the future of the Pwn. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4546490

Episode 157 - Finale Q&A Part 1 07/16/2016

Episode 157 - Finale Q&A Part 1 In the one hundred and fifty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred present the first part of their finale extravaganza in which they answer a variety of listener questions. Topics include origins of the 'cast, Serling Intros, and top TZ hotties. Click here to subscribe in iTunes or check us out on Stitcher Radio on Demand. Click here to check out our Tumblr page, which has fun stuff on it, we hope. /episode/index/show/twilightpwn/id/4520015

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