Why Modern Sci-Fi Reboots Are Failing Existing Fans

Grab your alumni gear, because Episode 271 of Beer, Blues, and BS is officially in session! We’re kicking things off with a massive shout-out to our listeners tuning in all the way from Hong Kong, alongside a proud roll call for fellow Fighting Sioux alumni. This week, a major pop culture news drop takes center stage as the crew reacts to breaking headlines from the BBC regarding the future of Doctor Who—including a canceled Christmas special and a surprising shift in production. This immediate dive down the entertainment rabbit hole sparks an incredibly passionate debate about the overall decline of massive franchises like Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and the newly axed Stargate reboot. The guys break down why the modern "10-episode streaming season" is failing character development, contrasting it with the gold standard of 90s television. Over on the beverage counter, the "What's on Tap" segment delivers a relentless gauntlet of hits and misses. Mark Kidder mixes up a cherry-free Old Fashioned dedicated to his grandfather, while Tony Soprano drops in late (thanks, Windows updates!) to review a hard seltzer that tastes exactly like old-school green plastic-tube popsicles. Meanwhile, LCL Geek and Howard Blues team up to test a highly anticipated hop water from Montana that, unfortunately, leaves them feeling like they’re drinking watery IPA backwash. Inside this Episode: Franchise Fatigue: Why Hollywood keeps alienating long-term fans by "chasing new audiences" instead of telling good stories. The 1940s World Cup Twist: Howard tracks the chaotic, final-minute heartbreak of the USA vs. Paraguay soccer match. AI Thumbnail Fails: Howard shares a hilarious nightmare creation from Google Gemini after attempting to sharpen a blurry photo of Doc. On Tap this Episode: Mark Kidder: An artisanal Old Fashioned featuring Batch 27 Bourbon and local syrup. Tony Soprano: Happy Dad Hard Seltzers (Lemon-Lime and Watermelon). Rudeboy Kyle: A crisp German Pilsner out of Iowa and a Mexican-style Lime Lager. Doc: Old Keg Premium Butterscotch Beer & Hawaiian Soda Co. Passion Orange Guava. Big D: A Belgian-style ale paired with NBA Finals leftovers & a canned Blue Hawaiian cocktail. LCL Geek & Howard Blues: Kettle House Hop Water    Recorded: 6.12.26 0:00 – Intro 3:09 – What’s on Tap? 24:05 – Viral Video & Henri Mancini 29:08 – Dad Jokes of the Week 31:08 – AI Doc 36:02 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 45:41 – Doctor Who News & Reaction 55:11 – Hollywood Rehash Rantings 1:21:16 – Cheap Plugs   https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 1:48   #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #IPA #CraftBeer #BeerBluesBS #DoctorWho #Stargate #StarTrek #ChrisFarley #HopWater #OldFashioned #PopCultureDebate #FightingSioux #PodcastLife #Starwars #IndianaJones