#187 Apollo 13

This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according to plan after leaving Earth's orbit. However, when an oxygen tank explodes, the scheduled moon landing is called off. Subsequent tensions within the crew and numerous technical problems threaten both the astronauts' survival and their safe return to Earth. Check out the episode on Youtube, iTunes and Google Play. You can reach us at [email protected] and on Instagram @theironkoob If you have not seen the Review of the Week and would like to avoid spoilers, check the show notes for the timestamp so you can still hear our news sections. I. Review of the Week A. Synopsis and Ratings B. Apollo 13 in SPOILERS (5:00) II. Fight of the Week (25:00) III. Roundup (27:00) 1. The People vs OJ Simpson IV. Gaming (30:00) 1. N/A V. Trailers (30:00) 1. N/A VI. Everette’s Game of Smart Ass (35:00) VII. News (36:00) 1. Kevin Fiege Star Wars 2. Dark Knight Sequel 3. Patriot 4. Doctor Strange Paused