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Nathan
@dastari.bsky.social
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Lover, Explorer, Scholar, and host of The 42cast podcast. I chronicle what I watch and apply my own critiques especially with Doctor Who.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · 2d
I'm a huge fan of time travel series, but this one was absolutely unusual. Some of the normal time travel tropes were there but combined and spun in a completely new way. I highly recommend that you watch Travelers if you haven't already and then check out our episode.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · 2d
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social @felicityk.bsky.social & @goldenlassogirl.bsky.social as we talk about the amazing, #scifi series, #Travelers 42cast.com/index.php/20... #esonetwork #timetravel
The 42cast Episode 256: Welcome to the 21st
This week Anji, Nate, Felicity, and Kimi join the cast to discuss Travelers.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · 9d
Well, my kid got me to watch this show during Covid lockdown after I'd showed her all of Gargoyles. It's an enjoyable series even though I think that it has a few missteps. We also chat a bit about the live action film and why we think that it flopped so massively.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · 9d
Join @rumielf.bsky.social, Mike, and Rachel as we talk about the original version of Avatar: The Last Airbender. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @greydelisle.bsky.social @markhamillofficial.bsky.social #scifi #fantasy #nickelodeon #avatarthelastairbender
The 42cast Episode 255: Story Elements
This week Juliette; Mike; and newcomer, Rachel, join the cast to discuss Avatar: The Last Airbender
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · 15d
I think that your cat may feel differently about O'Neil vs O'Neill.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · 17d
Although I remember seeing the original series before TNG existed, this is the first Star Trek I watched live. It was a transformational experience for geeks, because so many people watched it. It was great revisiting that experience and had a blast sharing with my friends. #sttng #tng
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · 17d
@alkrea.bsky.social is once again cohost as we're joined by @rumielf.bsky.social Will, and Miranda as we discuss one of the most popular sci-fi shows of all time, #StarTrek The Next Generation. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @levarburton.bsky.social @wilwheaton.net @johndelancie.bsky.social #scifi
The 42cast Episode 254: Talkin' 'Bout My Generation
This week Stephanie is cohost and Juliette, Will, and Miranda join the cast to discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · 22d
In some ways this show frustrates me. It proves that Marvel can brings its A-game when it wants to and make something that is really cleverly written. It only irks me because they did it for such a minor-level character. Marvel, please bring this level of writing to more projects moving forward.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · 22d
Join @onedecibelle.bsky.social @cammienray.bsky.social & @pagebranson.bsky.social as we talk about one of the best written Marvel shows of all time, #agathaallalong 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #42cast
The 42cast Episode 253: Road Trip
This week Anji, Cammie, and Page join the cast to talk about Agatha All Along.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Sep 8
This show surprised me with how a concept that sounded so strange on paper can just be such an amazing combination of elements that leaves you always hungering for more. I definitely recommend watching Only Murders in the Building and if/when you have done so listening to our podcast ep.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Sep 8
Join @pneumaz.bsky.social @malletsb4thought.bsky.social & Beth as we discuss the most amazingly offbeat show, Only Murders in the Building. 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #comedy #murdermystery #podcast #42cast #hulu #OMITB @stevemartinreally.bsky.social @zachgalifianakis.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 252: Pod People
This week Beth, Shaun, and Stephen join the cast to talk about Only Murders in the Building.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Sep 7
My wife completed an image for my upcoming fanfic.
From the heart of a black hole, a reality of eternal void. She is Rassilon's soldier, Sailor Gallifrey!
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Sep 4
I absolutely love so much of the sci-fi and fantasy landscape of the 90's. It was a joy to discuss all of that with similar-minded people in this week's podcast.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Sep 4
Join @selfwinding.bsky.social @goblinmoon.bsky.social & Keith as we discuss TV of the 90's. 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #scifi #TV @michaelshanks.bsky.social @iamchrisjudge.bsky.social @terihatcher.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 251: Television of the 90's
This week Alli, Keith, and Kelley join the cast to talk about genre TV of the 90's.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 29
I am really looking forward to the future of the DCU after seeing Superman (2025). As we wait almost another year for Supergirl why not check out both parts of our two-part discussion of the film and let us know what you think?
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Aug 29
Join @geekstranger.bsky.social @pneumaz.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social & @cammienray.bsky.social for Part 2 of our discussion of #Superman 2025 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #DCU #WarnerBros #scifi @wendellpierce.bsky.social @jamesgunn.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 250: Justice is Served
This week Ryan, Shaun, Nate, and Cammie join the cast for part two of our discussion of Superman (2025).
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 21
Some of the amazing monsters created by Mr Mellow's Cartooning that will be present in Shadow Quest. If you're interested in a play-by-post adventure, make sure to leave a reply. #shadowdark #ttrpg #RPG #dragonquest (1 of 5)
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 19
The amazing @valterink.bsky.social made a color version of the map for Shadow Quest. It really makes some of the features pop
If you're interested in play-by-post with modified Shadowdark rules in a world inspired by Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) let me know. #dragonquest #shadowdark #ttrpg
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 18
It was great with this one to not only see the beginning of a new version of Superman (we've had a lot of those in recent years), but to see the genesis of a whole DCU that feels like it has a past and a future. Give this one a try as we talk about Superman and the DCU.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Aug 18
Join @geekstranger.bsky.social @pneumaz.bsky.social @natebob.bsky.social & @cammienray.bsky.social for Part 1 of our discussion of #Superman 2025 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #DCU #WarnerBros #scifi @wendellpierce.bsky.social @jamesgunn.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 249: The Parent Trap
This week Ryan, Shaun, Nate, and Cammie join the cast for part one of our discussion of Superman (2025).
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 11
Echo was definitely a risk on Marvel's part. Despite a strong performance by Alaqua Cox in Hawkeye, the character wasn't as well known as other Marvel series helmers. It was great chatting with other people about how we felt that this show worked in showcasing the character.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Aug 11
Join @romanontherocks.bsky.social @selfwinding.bsky.social & @malletsb4thought.bsky.social as we discuss #Marvel 's #Echo 42cast.com/index.php/20... #ESONetwork #42cast #choctawnation #scifi #daredevil #kingpin @vincentdonofrio.bsky.social @deveryjacobs.bsky.social
The 42cast Episode 248: Echoes of Netflix
This week James, Alli, and Stephen join the cast to discuss Marvel's Echo.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 6
Now if you're worried that discussing box office early could depress word of mouth turnout by generating negative buzz that's an entirely different can of worms, but without some rigorous polling I'm not sure how we'll ever know how much of an impact that has.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 6
If it's not successful than the odds of us getting more of that IP or more films in that style is less. So yeah, love what you love and hate what you hate, but the people concerned with the box office are concerned with a bigger picture.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 6
There are some movies that I adore that did abysmally at the box office. The reason why people care about and are discussing box office is because that's what the studios look at to determine whether something was a success or not.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 6
I'm seeing a lot of people post about how we should just go back to caring about how we enjoy a movie and not what the box office is. They're conflating two different things, and I don't think that they understand reality. First, it's perfectly ok to like anything that you want to like.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Aug 4
If you loved part 1 then you should definitely check out part 2. If you haven't heard part 1 yet then what are you waiting for? Go back and check that out and then come and listen to this one.
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The 42cast @42cast.bsky.social · Aug 4
@alkrea.bsky.social remains as cohost and @natebob.bsky.social & Keith stay on as crew this week as we finish our discussion of #startrek #strangenewworlds S2. 42cast.com/index.php/20... @ansonmount.bsky.social #scifi #paramountplus #esonetwork
The 42cast Episode 247: Facing the Music
This week Stephanie continues as co-host while Keith and Nate continue as crew to complete our discussion of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season Two.
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Jul 30
Also, the map art was created by the amazing @valterink.bsky.social
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Jul 30
Hey, didn't realize that you were on Blue Sky. :-)
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Nathan @dastari.bsky.social · Jul 30
We now have a logo for Shadow Quest, my new game based off the world of the original Dragon Warrior ( #DragonQuest in Japan) and with a modified ruleset from the #Shadowdark #TTRPG. If interested in assisting with development or play-by-post let me know by responding.
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