Episodes
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 here to purchase it on Amazon.
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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....
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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…
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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…
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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"…
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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,...
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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…
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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,...
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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…
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Episode 156 - Where is Everybody?
In the one hundred and fifty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Where is Everybody," a first season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the use of episode titles in dialogue, Fred's mannequin-DAR, and robo-boning. John's…
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Episode 155 - The Bewitchin' Pool
In the one hundred and fifty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Bewitchin' Pool," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include demonic ADR, Hamilton, and whether this famous clunker is bad bad as opposed to good bad....
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Episode 154 - The Dummy
In the one hundred and fifty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Dummy," a third season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include an extremely conflicted night club owner, the fourth wall and ventriloquism, and a peek behind the...
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Episode 153 - Steel
In the one hundred and fifty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Steel," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include John's Bob Dylan's impersonation, the sweet science, and how even an ill-conceived BOIIIINNNG doesn't...
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Episode 152 - No Time Like the Past
In the one hundred and fifty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "No Time Like the Past," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include our final foray into the fourth season, Fred's ties to Big Milk, and Fred's German...
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Episode 151 - Cavender Is Coming
In the one hundred and fifty first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Cavender Is Coming," a third season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include our last bout with Serling comedy, the return of JoJo, and how this episode explains who...
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Episode 150 - Time Enough At Last
In the one hundred and fiftieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Time Enough At Last," a first season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include doggerel quotas, dark twists on light episodes, and a deep Alanis Morissette dive. John's...
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Episode 149 - The Lateness of the Hour
In the one hundred and forty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Lateness of the Hour," a second season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Trump's favorite TZ ep, thermostat talk, and one mother's very enjoyable massage....
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Episode 148 - I Am The Night, Color Me Black
In the one hundred and forty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "I Am The Night, Color Me Black," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include existentialist sheriffs, muddled morals, and many, many, many, many monkeys....
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Episode 147 - Passage on the Lady Anne
In the one hundred and forty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Passage on the Lady Anne," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include an interactive Twilight Zone movie, the most British character actor in an…
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Episode 146 - Static
In the one hundred and forty-sixth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Static," a second season episode of Rod Serling's classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include out-of-control bachelor party board game hijinks, John's old condo, and the thrilling drama inherent...
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Episode 145 - Still Valley
In the one hundred and forty-fifth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Still Valley," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Fred's continued confounduation with the Southern way of a' doin' things, font talk, and a...
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Episode 144 - Young Man's Fancy
In the one hundred and forty-fourth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Young Man's Fancy," a third season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include sarcastic haunted house reviews, non-scary scares, and the shocking gaps in Fred's…
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Episode 143 - Long Distance Call
In the one hundred and forty-third episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Long Distance Call," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include several insights into Fred's upbringing, ideal viewing conditions, and parenting noir....
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Episode 142 - The Whole Truth
In the one hundred and forty-second episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "The Whole Truth," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Fred's narcissistic workout routine, rumdums, and a vintage cold war twist that's aged like...
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Episode 141 - Dust
In the one hundred and forty-first episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Dust," a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include Falstaff, Serling's failed spin-off: The Existential Sheriff, and The Inevitable Pacific Blue…
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Episode 140 - Living Doll
In the one hundred and fortieth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Living Doll," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a deep dive into station wagon culture, a crazy MST3K connection, and Telly Savalas' lifetime...
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Episode 139 - A Short Drink From a Certain Fountain
In the one hundred and thirty-ninth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "A Short Drink From a Certain Fountain," a fifth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include some "interesting" sexual politics, Ken Jenning's bad reputation, and...
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Episode 138 - Jess-Belle
In the one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "Jess-Belle," a fourth season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include the rare Mississippi cheetah, hell-bound brunettes, and Fred's woefully limited knowledge of...
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Episode 137 - King Nine Will Not Return
In the one hundred and thirty-seventh episode of the Twilight Pwn, John & Fred discuss "King Nine Will Not Return" a second season episode of Rod Serling’s classic television series, The Twilight Zone. Topics include a heady discussion of the North African theater in WWII, Jim Inis from Burbank,...