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Pop Culture BasementGrowing Up Geek w/ SPECIAL GUEST Zaki HasanIt's the premiere episode of season 2, so I had to come up with something big, something SPECIAL and start things off with a bang. So of course, I couldn't even settle on the NAME and actual SUBJECT MANNER of the episode! But I did bring in a SPECIAL GUEST, as ZAKI HASAN joins me in the basement to discuss geek parenting, growing up geeky, and the way the pop culture landscape has changed from one generation to the next. As always, Zaki's humor and insight provide a sharp view into the highs and lows of raising kids in the...
2025-07-301h 06
Make Me Watch ItEpisode 46: "Always Has Been" - BatmAnniversaries / James Gunn's SupermanThe Brendans don their Hypno-glasses to talk caped crusaders and last sons of Krypton with a fabulous special guest. Zaki Hasan of IGN, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the MovieFilm Podcast joins us to talk Batman Forever at 30, Batman Begins at 20, and a deep dive into James Gunn's Superman.We also chat the new Jurassic World: Rebirth, Agnew's reaction to 28 Years Later, and Marian's observations on superheroes from Big Blue to the Governator.Our Opening/Closing Music is from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): "Skies of Hope" by RAhttps://uppbeat.io/t/ra...
2025-07-142h 11
MidMenMIDMEN - Episode 16: The G.I. Joe Episode! Past, Present and Future of A Real American HeroYo Joe! This week, MidMen goes all in on G.I. Joe—America’s Movable Fighting Man turned Real American Hero, featuring special guest Zaki Hasan!We’re talking the full evolution, from Hasbro’s 12-inch military dolls of the 60s to the legendary 3.75-inch line that made Cobra Commander, Snake Eyes, and Destro household names.We share our earliest Joe memories, the thrill of buying, playing, and trading figures, and how birthdays and backyard wars shaped us. We debate the best movies, cartoons, vehicles, and bases, then draft our Ultimate Joe Squads.We...
2025-07-032h 22
1999: The PodcastJOE THE KING - with Zaki HasanJoe the King was the directorial debut of long-time career supporting actor and occasional indie leading man Frank Whaley, who also wrote the script based partly on his own life.
It stars Noah Fleiss in the title role, Karen Young, John Leguizamo, Whaley’s friend and frequent collaborator Ethan Hawke, Camryn Manheim, Max Ligosh, a very young Kate Mara, and Whaley’s The Doors co-star, the late Val Kilmer. as Joe’s abusive alcoholic father.
Critics were kind of all over the place about Joe the King, a film very much of its time, although the perfo...
2025-05-211h 14
Raising ExpertTips from an Entrepreneur - Zaki Hasan (Affivo) #1SummaryIn this episode of the Raising Expert podcast, host Finlay speaks with Zaki Hasan, co-founder of the fintech company Affivo. They discuss Zaki's entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of raising angel investment, and the importance of helping small businesses around the issues of delayed payments and invoice processing. Zaki shares insights on the current market landscape for startups, the significance of investor readiness, and practical lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.TakeawaysZaki Hasan is the co-founder of Afivo, a fintech company.Afivo aims to solve the problem of delayed payments for SMEs.Zaki has a...
2025-01-1327 min
Everybody Has a Podcast With Ruth and RayMovieFilm Podcast's Zaki & Brian (SF Chronicle Critic Zaki Hasan, Young Jedi Adventures Writer Brian Hall)The MovieFilm Podcast has grown a huge audience of cinephiles who love getting besties Brian Hall's and Zaki Hasan's takes on movies and Hollywood since 2012, including their popular commentary tracks. Now, join us for a more up close and personal conversation than you might get on their own show, one filled with laughs and insights! Brian is living his dream as a writer on the Star Wars series Young Jedi Adventures, while Zaki is an esteemed movie critic whose reviews are found at the San Francisco Chronicle and many other places. We talk with them about how they cracked...
2024-10-281h 11
Masked Faces and Secret Bases...all for just 75 cents!EP5: DC Star Trek # 33-36 w/SPECIAL GUEST Zaki HasanIt’s May 4th so of course we’re releasing…an episode covering STAR TREK! Star Trek issues 33-36, published by DC Comics in 1986 and 1987 to be precise. As the release of Star Trek 4 approached, Len Wein and the rest of the creative team took it upon themselves to make certain that continuity was cleaned up and aligned before THE VOYAGE HOME. Did they succeed? Does it all make sense? Does it even matter?!? Join us as we discuss this and more, with our SPECIAL GUEST Zaki Hasan, from the MovieFilm & Nostalgia Theater podcasts. Please LISTEN, LIKE, and REVIEW us on...
2024-05-042h 04
The Qreative LifeTQL S1E7 - Zaki HasanIn this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, listen in as host Amanda Quraishi (aka Q) chats up journalist and film critic Zaki Hasan. The two of them discuss what makes for great storytelling, and what we can expect from the next generation of filmmakers.
ABOUT ZAKI:
Zaki Hasan is an award-winning journalist whose film reviews and analyses appear regularly in The San Francisco Chronicle, IGN, and The Wrap. He is also a member of the San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle and Hollywood Creative Alliance and co-host of the MovieFilm Podcast, a weekly...
2024-02-2058 min
2 Fast 2 Forever: The Fast and Furious PodcastFast X (Lap 13)It's time for our final Fast and Furious movie of the lap, Fast X, and we're joined by Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner) to talk about it! After learning Zaki's history with the F&F franchise, we discuss why Fast X didn't quite hit for him -- and why that doesn't really bother him. We create a new way to stylize the next movie's title that both makes sense and would still confuse everyone. We imagine bad news and wonder: if the franchise ended here... where would you tell people to stop watching? Joe picks up on foreshadowing, as well as...
2024-01-231h 03
Ben Talks FilmThe Aviator with Zaki Hasan!Are you a film enthusiast or a Leonardo DiCaprio fan looking for captivating insights into his journey to stardom? Look no further! In this episode of Film School Dropout, critics Zaki Hasan (IGN, San Francisco Chronicle) and Ben Friedman (Highbrow Magazine) take a deep dive into the iconic movie "The Aviator" and how it played a pivotal role in shaping Leo's career.
Join us as we unravel the magic of Martin Scorsese's direction and Leonardo DiCaprio's exceptional acting in "The Aviator." Discover the behind-the-scenes stories, the critical acclaim, and the impact of this film on Hollywood history.
2023-10-2458 min
All Star Superfan Podcast#36 - ’MAN OF STEEL’ - 10 year anniversary retrospective (with Zaki Hasan)I WILL FIND HIM! Alan and Rob are joined by special guest and Superman fanatic Zaki Hasan (MovieFilm Podcast, Nostalgia Theater Podcast and Discovery Debrief) to reflect on the ten year anniversary of visionary director Zack Snyder's "MAN OF STEEL" - the gang reflect on the hype leading to the film, their first impressions, what they think now as well as the complicated legacy the film leaves behind.
PLUS! We hear from you! Lots of people wrote in with a wide spectrum of opinions on the film. Special thanks to Zach Moore from Always Hold onto Sm...
2023-06-091h 44
The Film Stage PresentsEp. 504 – AIR (with Zaki Hasan)Welcome, one and all, to the latest episode of The Film Stage Show! Today, Brian Roan, Robyn Bahr, and Bill Graham are joined by Zaki Hasan to discuss Ben Affleck's AIR.
Enter our giveaways, get access to our private Slack channel, and support new episodes by becoming a Patreon contributor. For a limited time, all new Patreon supporters will receive a free Blu-ray/DVD. After becoming a contributor, e-mail podcast@thefilmstage.com for an up-to-date list of available films.
The Film Stage Show is supported by MUBI, a curated streaming service showcasing exceptional films from around the globe. Every day, MU...
2023-04-241h 39
Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 125: Zaki Returns to Discuss Polarization in Social Media, Muslim Twitter and More!Zaki Hasan, co-founder of the show, returns to catch up with Omar and Parvez. They discuss the impacts of social media on the polarized state of politics, Muslim Twitter and much more!
About Zaki Hasan
Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Critics Circle. He also co-wrote Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture, contributed to books on the Star Wars, S...
2022-10-211h 12
Crypto HipsterSecurity Tokens, Energy Tokenization and Regulatory Lessons from the Middle East, with Walid Abou ZakiJamil chats with Walid Abou Zaki to learn more about Open Governments, Security Tokens, Energy Tokenization and Regulatory Lessons from the Middle East
Walid started his career as a banker before moving to Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal Co. in 2002, with a focus to exporting Al-Iktissad Wal-Aamal conferences and event business on international level. Walid moved to Dubai on 2006 where he played a major role in growing the company presence in the GCC and in the UAE in specific. He managed to lead teams as well in Turkey, Switzerland. Always interested in technology, he created a specialized cybersecurity platform, and o...
2022-08-3130 min
Crypto HipsterCrypto Hipster Chronicles, Episode 41: Crypto Across the 4 Corners - Blockchain and Bitcoin Insights from Around the WorldThis podcast is a montage of four interviews with founders and executives, from the time period of March 2021 to June 2022, as originally published at www.anchor.fm/irish-tech-news. This podcast highlights short gems from Jamil Hasan (Crypto Hipster)'s interviews with Michael Creadon (Accumulate/Invenium), Walid About Zaki (Unlock Blockchain), Charles d’Haussy (Consensys), Li Jun (Ontology).
2022-08-3124 min
786 Boulevard046 - The Muslim Film Critic (Zaki Hasan)Zaki Hasan is a film critic. Hailing from Chicago and spending 10 years of his early life in Saudi Arabia, he currently resides in San Fransisco and is a media scholar and critic with over twenty years of experience. A member of the San Fransisco Film Critics Circle, he has written for The San Francisco Chronica, IGN, Huffington Post and more. He has also contributed to books on Star Wars, Planet of the Apes and Blade Runner.
We’ll be discussing the crazy world of film critics, how Star Wars began Zaki’s lifelong love of film, and how he navigates the f...
2022-07-031h 06
Is It Jaws? Movie Reviews – Two True FreaksIs it Jaws #146 – NYPD BlueThis time, Paul is joined by Zaki Hasan. Paul and Zaki both recently completed a complete series watchthrough of the long-running and critically aclaimed series NYPD Blue. Of course there are questions about how the quality maintained and how it has held up through the years. Listen in and see what they thought!
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2022-04-1000 min
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 491: MorbiusThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is going to exsanguinate you! Aaron and Abe are joined by Jordan Grout and the MovieFilm Podcast’s Zaki Hasan to discuss Morbius, starring Jared Leto. In this spoiler-filled review, the group has plenty to say about the arrival of the “next Marvel legend,” and how it fits into this superhero movie landscape. Plus, there are fun games, thoughts on what to expect from Alex Garland’s next film, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (2:46), trailer talk for Men (9:35), the main review (12:33), Games (1:04:36), and Out Now Feedback (1:15:32). So now, if you've got...
2022-04-061h 32
The Bob Cesca ShowZaki HasanZaki is a “Top Critic” on Rotten Tomatoes, he's also a political blogger, and a professor of communication and media studies. His film reviews have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Critics Circle. He also co-wrote Geek Wisdom: The Sacred Teachings of Nerd Culture. You can find Zaki's work at zakiscorner.com and on Twitter here. This episode features the song "Superheroes" by Quivvver. Meantime, don't forget to subscribe to our bonus content at bobcescashow.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
2022-01-051h 04
Muslims Doing ThingsZaki Hasan is a film criticZaki Hasan is a film critic -- and a top critic, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Zaki's interest in writing about film started in high school, and he has invested the last quarter-century in the craft. Zaki currently writes for the San Francisco Chronicle and IGN. He is also a professor and talks about film in his own decade-old podcast, The Moviefilm.Where to find Zaki:Twitter, @zakiscornerAnd his own website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message
2021-12-1250 min
Thought Behind Things149 | How To Remove Your Information From Google? Ft. Zaki KhalidInternational listeners can support TBT here: https://buy.stripe.com/14keVU54r5hQ55S000
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In conversation with Zaki Khalid, this episode discusses her journey. What is the purpose of OSINT? What is open-source intelligence? How did he evolved from high school to what he is currently doing? Do nonliving things have a role in OSINT? How does OSINT work? What is the code of ethics of OSINT? How important is OSINT for a country like Pakistan in recent times? What a...
2021-09-2954 min
Out Now With Aaron and AbeOut Now 461: Snake Eyes & OldThis week's Out Now with Aaron and Abe is taking it back to the old school through toys and via magic beach! Aaron is joined by Zaki Hasan and Professor Mike Dillon to talk all about Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins and M. Night Shyamalan’s Old. Hear what the trio has to say about this origin story spin-off and the latest mystery from “the next Spielberg.” Also enjoy some trailer discussion, games, and more. Tune in for Out Now Quickies™ (6:15), Trailer Talk for The Last Duel and Jackass Forever (12:29), the first review (30:45), Games (1:01:27), the second review (1:14:16), and Out Now Feed...
2021-07-262h 15
Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast59 | Shatner Knows What's GratuitousIn this episode featuring special guest DAN DECKER, the whole DEBRIEF crew — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD), Chris Clow (The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — discuss some recent hot topics of STAR TREK conversation including thoughts on a key character from the 2009 film directed by J.J. Abrams. The word of the day is "gratuitous."
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2021-07-151h 07
The Vodka Stream'Rebel Moon' w/ Zaki Hasan - Film Junkee Vodka StreamZaki Hasan joins the Vodka Stream to talk about many things movies, Rebel Moon being the main topic
2021-07-124h 01
Beer With Geeks: A Geek Pop Culture Podcast356: A Strong StrengthFrank and Tim are joined by film critic Zaki Hasan to geek out over the 1996 pulp classic The Phantom starring Billy Zane. Cheers!
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2021-06-0249 min
Matinee HeroesGhostbustersGHOSTBUSTERS
When college profs Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler lose their university jobs, they decide to go freelance, de-haunting houses in a new ghost removal service., their first order of business becomes saving beautiful cellist Dana Barrett and nerdy Louis Tully, who’ve inadvertently opened the gates to an interdimensional being who wants to destroy our world!
Craig, Alan and guest Zaki Hasan (@ZakisCorner on twitter) talk about awful nerd dating techniques, the defense of Walter Peck, horror comedies and the movie “Ghostbusters” on this week’s Matinee Heroes!
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Craig and Alan welcome Zaki Hasan to find out...
2021-05-2900 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast58 | Shinzon and the Briar PatchIt's true, everybody's here! The full panel – Rachael Clow (Biology PhD), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep, 90's First) – catches up with Zaki and then dives into the fact that Cicero has just watched the final two NEXT GENERATION feature films – STAR TREK: INSURRECTION and STAR TREK NEMESIS – for the first time.
Listen as Cicero recounts his thoughts while the panel also explores their own, and then pay attention as Zaki expounds on the discussion about the scheduled 2023 STAR TREK film to (supposedly) be produced...
2021-05-181h 07
Discovering The X-FilesEpisode 42: Humbug (in which Michael Anderson doesn't dance, not once!)Zaki Hasan of The San Francisco Chronicle joins me to discuss a first for The X-Files...COMEDY! Well, not necessarily, but in any case this is the first darkly humorous and deeply strange episode to be written by Darin Morgan, brother of Glen Morgan.
Zaki and I discuss the sociocultural impact of the series as a whole and try to place it in a modern context, before diving into the ins and outs of this episode, which is basically a whodunit that is rather easy to figure out... Though it doesn't really matter because you're really here...
2021-05-0843 min
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2021-04-1705 min
Krypton Report: All things Superman & DC Comics PodcastA Superman discussion with Zaki HasanSend us a textKR #218 Tyler sits down with special guest film critic, podcaster and fellow #Superman fan Zaki Hasan @zakiscorner, to discuss all things Superman. @Zakiscorner www.moviefilmpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/Kryptonreport SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS Pod Life: Podcaster Stories http://orderpodlife.smgpods.com http://amazon.smgpods.com
2021-03-061h 11
Justice League International: Bwah-Ha-Ha PodcastJLI Podcast #35 - Justice League America #35 & Justice League Europe #11Film critic Zaki Hasan joins The Irredeemable Shag to chat about Justice League America #35 featuring the finale to the Kooey-Kooey-Kooey/Club JLI saga! Then Jimmy McGlinchey stops by to discuss Justice League Europe #11 in which Metamorpho goes to visit the son he's never met, but ends up in a knock-down, drag-out brawl with Guy Gardner! Plus YOUR listener feedback!
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2020-10-252h 07Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast55 | Keep it AliveThe show that brought our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers together in the first place has finally returned!
The full panel – Rachael Clow (Biology PhD), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) – unites for the first part of the show, before CADET EZRI CLOW had to take the now DOCTOR Rachael to more important things. Then, the remaining three discuss "That Hope is You, Part 1," the third season premiere for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.
The show has taken the franchise further than ever...
2020-10-221h 18Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast53 | First Contact With Second ContactOur full panel — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD Candidate), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) with a special appearance from EZRI CLOW — returns from the ether to discuss the first two episodes of STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS.
"Second Contact" and "Envoys" paint a picture of a very different kind of STAR TREK TV series, but which has the full backing of CBS and the TREK canon. What do our four longtime franchise fans make of this new series? Listen in to find out!
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2020-10-161h 08Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim ExperienceEpisode 102: Celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the Podcast, with co-founder and former co-host, Zaki HasanParvez and Omar are joined by Zaki Hasan, co-founder and former co-host of the Diffused Congruence podcast. In this episode, commemorating seven years since the launch of the podcast, we catch up and discuss all the craziness of 2020. This episode was recorded on Friday, October 9th, only a few weeks before the upcoming U.S. election.
Zaki Hasan has been a media scholar and critic for more than twenty years. His film reviews and analyses have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, HuffPost, and The Philadelphia Weekly, and in 2015 he was inducted into the prestigious San Francisco Film Crit...
2020-10-121h 19Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast52 | The Human FamilyThe world may have changed and there may be a whole bout of craziness that has come with it, but the impending promise of new STAR TREK has reunited the crew of Discovery Debrief!
After a long hiatus, all the members of our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD Candidate), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) with a special appearance from EZRI CLOW — give an update on what they've been up to over the course of the global pandemic. Then...
2020-08-131h 04
Left Crew Politics PodcastDiscussing the Current State of the DNC Primary w/Guest Bob CescaIn this episode of the Left Crew Politics podcast, host Rick Shew discusses the current state of the DNC Primary with Film Critic & Professor Zaki Hasan & Writer for Salon and The Banter, Bob Cesca. Subscribe to the Left Crew Politics YouTube Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on Facebook Visit us online
2020-02-2500 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast49 | EngageThe full Debrief panel — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD Candidate), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — is back to discuss the events of Star Trek: Picard episode 3, "The End is the Beginning!" The journey truly begins, so there's only one thing to say: ENGAGE!
2020-02-151h 17Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast48 | No Longer Your HouseAnother new episode, another new discussion! The full Debrief panel — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD Candidate), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — returns to discuss the events of Star Trek: Picard episode 2, "Maps and Legends." As Jean-Luc Picard walks back into the institution that he helped define for the 24th century, he is greeted with little more than disdain and skepticism. Seeing our hero have to go through this inspired a lot of emotions from our panel, and that's before we even touch all the new information related...
2020-02-061h 32Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast47 | It Was No Longer StarfleetWelcome back to your Debrief! Obviously this isn't specifically a Discovery Debrief, but the whole panel — Rachael Clow (Biology PhD Candidate), Chris Clow (Movies.com, The Comic Binge), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — has returned from an extended absence to catch up and discuss "Remembrance," the first episode of STAR TREK: PICARD.
The venerable Jean-Luc Picard has been through quite a lot since we last saw him in 2002's STAR TREK: NEMESIS, so listen as our panel catches up and goes through the plot of this first episode point by point...
2020-01-261h 05
Reel Comic HeroesRoboCop 2 with Zaki Hasan086 - RoboCop 2 with Zaki Hasan Guest: Zaki Hasan RoboCop 2. What a movie! This is a movie jam-packed with so many characters and ideas that it sometimes feels like it gets in its own way, but there is a lot to love about this glorious mess of a movie. At the time of this posting the entire RoboCop franchise is available for streaming on HBO, so go check it out, then come back and hear what we thought about Irvin Kerschner’s Frank Miller’s RoboCop 2. Share your thoughts over on the...
2020-01-151h 22
Pond's PressThe Pond Theater With Zaki Hasan (12-14-19)Zaki Hasan joins me on a retrospective of the Star Wars franchise leading up to #theriseofskywalker. Then, I review #jumanjithenextlevel & #abeautifuldayintheneighborhood!
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2019-12-161h 21
Pond's PressThe Pond Theater Featuring Zaki Hasan (Episode 2)The Zak is back as we dive into #GeminiMan, #TheAddamsFamily2019 & #Joker spoilers!
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2019-10-151h 15
Rex-A-Vision:The PodcastBackstage Supercast Issue 17 Joker with Zaki HasanJoker was finally released to a psychotic clown starved audience and our hosts (Especially Freekbass!) couldn't be more excited to go all in with a SPOILER filled review. To help our hosts break down this amazing film the recruited Zaki Hasan, noted film reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle, member of the San Francisco Film Critics Circle and co-host of the exception MovieFilm podcast to give them a lil boost of their bonafides! Joaquin Phoenix gives an award worthy performance as the fabled title character and that, plus the rest of this challenging, gorgeously shot film, is given a th...
2019-10-081h 15Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast46 | V'Ger ResurgentWhile our panel isn't quite at full-strength this time, three of our bold STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — return to discuss the experience of watching the film that started it all, STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, on the big screen for the first time courtesy of a 40th anniversary Fathom Event. Plus, the panel catches up on the progress of their various STAR TREK franchise re-watches, and pay tribute to the late ARON EISENBERG.
Music by Bensound.com. STAR TREK...
2019-10-0353 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast44 | IDIC IncarnateReadings indicate that our panel's strength is at 100%!
For the first time since we saw the excellent DS9 documentary WHAT WE LEFT BEHIND, our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — is back to talk about all the news that dropped at the biggest TREK event of the year: STAR TREK LAS VEGAS 2019.
Listen to us unpack news surrounding STAR TREK: PICARD, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, lost novels from the Kelvin Timeline, the r...
2019-08-091h 43Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast42 | What We Found InsteadThe DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — reunite to review and react to WHAT WE LEFT BEHIND, the new documentary film about the creation and impact of STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE!
In addition to giving us a look at what could be from a hypothetical eighth season of the show, WHAT WE LEFT BEHIND is an emotional journey through the STAR TREK franchise's belatedly-appreciated third live-action TV series. Listen as the DEBRIEF panelists recount their exper...
2019-05-271h 04Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast41 | Goodnight Til It Be MorrowThe DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — reunite to discuss the highly-awaited and surprising second two-part season finale for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY!
After a bit of a tangent discussing a galaxy far, far away, listen in on this episode starting at the 16:45 mark to learn about which DISCOVERY cast member endorses DISCOVERY DEBRIEF!
We've come to the end of a long journey, and our panel has a lot to say concerning the way that...
2019-05-021h 33Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast40 | Choosing DamnationThe DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — is back at full strength, bringing the final two episodes we needed to catch up on as we prepare to take in season two's penultimate episode!
In this recording, the panel tackles episodes 11-12 of season two, “Perpetual Infinity” and “Through the Valley of Shadows,” and discusses everything from CONTROL's potential connection to the BORG, to CAPTAIN PIKE's decisive moment in choosing the direction of his fate. The canonical rami...
2019-04-111h 36Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast38 | My Brother's KeeperThe DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — is playing catch-up once again, doubling up to discuss both "LIGHT AND SHADOWS" and "IF MEMORY SERVES" in a single podcast episode!
STAR TREK's lineage is one that goes back to 1964, when the original pilot episode, "THE CAGE" starring Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike, was first produced. That episode has largely been left alone as a standalone tale in the long-running half-century long canon of the series...until...
2019-03-161h 37Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast37 | The Truth Has SurvivedOur panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — returns to talk about the confrontation between the Kelpiens and the oppressive Ba'ul! But...who has actually oppressed who? We discuss "The Sounds of Thunder," episode 6 of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's second season!
Plus, the panel discusses the renewal of DISCOVERY for a third season, and continues to speculate on the identity of the mysterious Red Angel!
Next time, the panel will double up to ta...
2019-03-101h 13
Talk Filmy to MeEPISODE 60: Cold Pursuit, Serenity, and talking filthy (GUEST HOST: Zobo with a Shotgun!)Hello Filmy People!
We are back with the good people at Soho radio productions for Episode 60. We are joined by Horror extraordinaire Zoe from Zobowithashotgun.com. We talk about news and the latest trailers to drop, we review Serenity and Cold pursuit (well, try to without pitching film formula ideas for Taken style movies). We also dust off “Talk Silly to me” a game where the guests have to guess the film based on audio that has been modified. We also talk to Zoe about the difference between horror and extreme horror.
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2019-03-0351 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast36 | Happy RebirthdayOur full panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — returns to discuss the re-emergence of a major series character to the cast of the show, while also diving deeper into the 23rd century machinations of Stafleet's covert intelligence agency, Section 31! In addition to all the issues surrounding the mycelial network coming to a head, Section 31 takes its most active role yet in the affairs of the Discovery and the Federation in the second season's fifth episo...
2019-02-241h 09
I Love that Movie!The GodfatherZaki Hasan cohost of the MovieFilm Podcast returns to discuss perhaps the best film ever made "The Godfather." As a teacher, Zaki has seen this film 2 times a year every year for his classes and its given him some great insight into why this movie is such a classic. Dive in with us for a discussion on our favorite scenes and moments in this must see film.
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2019-02-121h 08Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast34 | Going on FaithAnother week, another all-new episode discussion for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY!
Listen as our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — unpacks "New Eden," the second episode of season two. With the revival of some well-worn STAR TREK franchise tropes, the creative teams and production personnel in the series probably turn in the most "traditional" DISCOVERY episode yet, while still managing to make things fit well within the show we know pretty well by this...
2019-01-311h 31Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast33 | Where's My Damn Red Thing?The time has come! Regular episode discussions return to DISCOVERY DEBRIEF with the arrival of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY’s second season premiere, “Brother!”
Listen as our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — reassemble to talk about the arrival of CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER PIKE to the center seat of the USS Discovery, along with seven mysterious red bursts that have appeared all over the galaxy.
Listen as we discuss and react to the new...
2019-01-281h 35Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast30 | Debrief's Favorite Episodes, Part 4: Cicero - "Regeneration"Our panel concludes its looks at their selections for all-time favorite STAR TREK episodes, with an unorthodox choice coming from panelist Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast): from season two of STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE, the BORG-centric quasi-sequel to STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT known as "Regeneration!"
The full panel — Cicero, Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), and Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast) — talk about the continuity maneuvering performed by this episode to permit the BORG to terrorize pre-Federation, 22nd century Starfleet. Plus, the panel shares its perceptions of the widely polarizing ENTERPRIS...
2019-01-201h 24
Left Crew Politics PodcastZaki’s Predictions!Rick Shew sits down with Film Critic & Professor Zaki Hasan to get his 2019 political predictions. Subscribe to the Left Shew Politics YouTube Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on Facebook Visit us online
2019-01-1500 min
The Movie BunkerStar Wars Holiday Special + Interview with Zaki HassanThis episode we get all festive and celebrate Life Day with Lumpy and Itchy but I am sure that will clear up soon. Taking a dive into the Star Wars holiday special we see if nostalgia will see this elevated past its 2.2 rating and out of the bunker, or is George Lucas right to seek out and destroy every copy. Chris also gets to interview Star Wars fan, author, film critic and Professor of communications Zaki Hasan.
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2018-12-1300 min
Cheers CastCheers Cast 1.11: One For the BookCHEERS Season 1, episode 11: "One For the Book"
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2018-11-1532 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast28 | Hormonal Space RabbitsWe have a new episode to review...kind of!
In this edition of DEBRIEF, our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — unite to discuss "Runaway," the first episode of the new series SHORT TREKS that will help fill the gap between the first and second seasons of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY.
In a shorter, but varied conversation, we review the episode content itself, the nature of the SHORT TREKS format and what it adds...
2018-11-1146 min
Left Crew Politics PodcastThe Blue Wave and the Mueller ProbeRick Shew along with guests Zaki Hasan, Chris Clow, and Eric Holzmann discuss the 2018 midterm elections and the Mueller probe. Subscribe to the Left Shew Politics YouTube Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on Facebook Visit us online
2018-11-1000 min
The Fanboy PodcastTHE FANBOY #79: "For DC, The Future Is Now, And Talking Superman and The State of Film Critique w/ Zaki Hasan!"On this week's episode of The Fanboy Podcast, host Mario-Francisco Robles booked the fantastic columnist, critic, podcaster, and overall great guy Zaki Hasan from the MovieFilm Podcast to talk about where Superman is in pop culture these days (namely the movies), and what's going on with film criticism in this Rotten Tomatoes world we're now living in.
But before getting into that, he shares some thoughts and insights into the way Warner Bros and DC Entertainment are feeling these days, on the cusp of Aquaman making waves around the world. He also makes his case for why th...
2018-11-091h 16Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast27 | Debrief's Favorite Episodes, Part 3: Zaki - "The Visitor"Shore leave is over! Discovery Debrief returns from its hiatus to bring the next part in our sub-series examining our panelists' all-time favorite STAR TREK episodes. This time, our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — come together to talk about Zaki's choice: one of the single most emotionally-charged TREK episodes ever produced, "The Visitor" from season four of STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE!
Featuring a story of unconditional love, mourning, sacrifice, and family, "T...
2018-10-191h 11
Left Crew Politics PodcastPresident Trump's Mounting Legal ProblemsRick Shew along with guests Zaki Hasan and Chris Clow discuss President Trump's mounting legal problems. Subscribe to the Left Shew Politics YouTube Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on Facebook Visit us online
2018-08-2600 minDiscovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast25 | Debrief's Favorite Episodes, Part 2: Rachael - "Tapestry"Our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers continue their current journey exploring their choices for all-time favorite single episodes! In our second episode of this series, our full panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — unites to discuss Rachael's choice: the season six classic from STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION known as "Tapestry!"
Anyone who's spent any semblance of time with THE NEXT GENERATION knows all too well that the veneer of CAPTAIN JEAN-LUC PICARD is nearly unbreakable...
2018-08-011h 39
The Anything Goes PodcastImpossible Mission Franchise (A Retrospective)Today Tim is joined by Zaki Hasan to do a deep dive on the Mission Impossible movie franchise!
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2018-07-242h 14Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast24 | Debrief's Favorite Episodes, Part 1: Chris - "The City on the Edge of Forever"It begins here! In this episode, our panel of bold STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — is back at full strength to begin a series of discussions all centered on each of our favorite single STAR TREK episodes! First up is Chris, with "The City on the Edge of Forever" from season one of STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES!
Listen as our panel unpacks this episode and attempts to answer why it remains one of the most...
2018-06-291h 34Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast21 | Debriefing 'Infinity War'Our bold panel of STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — take a detour out of the Alpha Quadrant, and land in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The biggest movie in history is a pretty difficult thing to ignore, so we took advantage of this lull in TREK-related occurrences to offer our perspectives on the highly-consequential superhero film, AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR!
All of our panelists hold a degree of comics fandom close to their hearts, and have been vo...
2018-05-091h 43Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast19 | Debriefing Season One, Part 2/2In part two of our full season recap, we turn our focus to chapter two, as well as the larger implications that STAR TREK: DISCOVERY has for its full franchise. Listen as our panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — along with special guest Shareef Jackson (ShareefJackson.com) to do what we can to place DISCOVERY in the legacy of STAR TREK as we await season two!
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2018-04-141h 21Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast18 | Debriefing Season One, Part 1/2Welcome back to your Discovery Debrief! In part one of our two-part final discussion pertaining to the specifics of season one, our panel of bold STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Rivals of Waterdeep) — are joined by special guest Shareef Jackson (ShareefJackson.com) to unpack things further!
In this half, we settle back into the groove of talking TREK with each other and with you, letting you know how we've been engaging with the franchise and what the latest news...
2018-04-091h 30Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast17 | All We HaveWe've reached the end of season 1!
In a bit of a bittersweet discussion and analysis, our group of bold STAR TREK franchise explorers — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — delve into STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's first season finale, "Will You Take My Hand?," and get into the weeds of how well — or perhaps not so well — we all thought the show stuck its proverbial landing.
Did the character interactions do the finale justice? Was the plot wrapped up in a satisfyi...
2018-02-251h 29Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast16 | Inescapable ReflectionsJust in time for the season finale, the panelists of DISCOVERY DEBRIEF — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — return to discuss the penultimate episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's first season: "The War Without, the War Within!"
Get our takes, our predictions, and our disagreements about how the show will stick the landing in the season finale, as well as the implications that DISCOVERY is starting to have on the wider STAR TREK canon.
PLUS: we discuss the latest co...
2018-02-121h 21Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast15 | Breaking the MirrorAs the first season for STAR TREK: DISCOVERY winds down, our diversely opinionated panel of STAR TREK aficionados — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — reel from the latest action-heavy episode of our subject series! With the revelation concerning Gabriel Lorca's origins having come to light, what do we feel about how the show treats the other characters we've come to know and love?
PLUS, we answer YOUR questions, but also react in the beginning to the news that WILLIAM SHAT...
2018-02-041h 39Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek Podcast14 | Somebody BetterIt's all been leading here! On this edition of DISCOVERY DEBRIEF, our panel of STAR TREK aficionados — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — react to the most consequential episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY yet: "Vaulting Ambition." Listen into the varying perspectives we all have about the details of the episode, things that stuck with us (Saruganoff, anyone?), as well as the very different perspectives shared on the episode's most earth-shattering revelation. Does it have the intended effect on our panel? Or will Zaki...
2018-01-261h 26Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 13 - Bow Before Your EmperorThis episode of DISCOVERY DEBRIEF features our panel of STAR TREK fans — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — react to STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's eleventh episode, "THE WOLF INSIDE." Things are coming to a head on multiple fronts as our valiant crew attempts to survive in their very dangerous, twisted surroundings, but how will all of the building blocks laid down before push the show into its remaining episodes? Listen to our full discussion for our insights!
PLUS, STAR TREK could b...
2018-01-201h 45Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 12 - The Enemy is HereWe've returned to duty! On this episode of DISCOVERY DEBRIEF, our panel of STAR TREK aficionados — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — examine the tenth episode of STAR TREK: DISCOERY's first season, and the beginning of its second chapter: "DESPITE YOURSELF." With the return to a beloved alternate reality in the STAR TREK universe, what does our panel think of how things will shake out for the crew of the USS Discovery? Listen here!
Plus, the panel discusses a wide-rangi...
2018-01-141h 39I Love that Movie!Planet of the ApesJoin us in discussing this 1968 Classic Planet of the Apes. My guest Zaki Hasan joins us to discuss his favorite film and how it has influenced him in his career. We discuss all our favorite themes and scens in the film and there's even some bonus content where we talk about the reboots (both good and bad). Stick to the very end of the episode to hear my message to all of you in the new year. Fair warning I get a little mushy.
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2018-01-131h 33Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 11 - Debriefing 'The Last Jedi'Special guest Kyle Sullivan (Trekspertise) returns to Discovery Debrief along with our regular panelists — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — as we take a cosmic detour from the Alpha Quadrant, and into a galaxy far, far away....
It's hard to ignore the biggest event to transpire as we await new episodes of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, namely the arrival of writer-director Rian Johnson's highly anticipated entry in the ongoing "Skywalker Saga:" STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. Join us for our final ep...
2017-12-301h 54Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 10 - Review: Season One, Chapter OneIn a long-awaited episode, the DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panelists — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — return to break down every episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY between the introductory "The Vulcan Hello," and the cliffhanger "Into the Forest I Go!"
To help us out with having an in-depth conversation, joining the panelists is special guest KYLE SULLIVAN, creator of the terrific and acclaimed YouTube channel TREKSPERTISE to break down everything from the characters, to the plots, and even some conspiratorial guessing on...
2017-12-081h 26Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 8 - One Last JumpIn a full, long and in-depth discussion about the finale of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's "chapter one," our panel of STAR TREK aficionados — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — unpack where we stand as we head into the long, dark wait for new adventures for the crew of the Starship Discovery!
Plus, we answer your questions, and give a hint towards what we'll be up to in the mid-season lull. Be sure to download the latest episode of DISCOVERY...
2017-11-211h 46Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 7 - Saru's Surprising StrengthSorry for the delay! After one of our co-hosts finally recovered from a bout of the Phage, our terrific panel of STAR TREK enthusiasts — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — are back to dive into the penultimate episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's Fall chapter! Does this relative return to a demonstrably classic TREK form help or hurt this week's episode of the series?
Plus, we go over a couple of consequential news items relating to the franchise, an...
2017-11-111h 13Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 6 - Loop-de-loopIn this episode, the panel of devoted, longtime STAR TREK fans — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — dive into the relative one-off season 1 episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY, "Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad," a return to the classic "time loop" trope made famous by episodes like STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION's "Cause and Effect."
We also examine some of the latest STAR TREK franchise news, including the consequential revelations put forth by DISCOVERY actor Anthon...
2017-11-021h 18Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 5 - Vulcan RevelationsThe DISCOVERY DEBRIEF panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — discusses the sixth episode of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY's first season, "Lethe," with particular focus on the canonical ramifications we discover surrounding one of the STAR TREK franchise's most defining ORIGINAL SERIES icons.
PLUS: more investigation into the mystery surrounding a supporting character and a prime antagonist, as well as going over the latest news surrounding the world of STAR TREK. Get a lock on this episode, and energize...
2017-10-261h 18Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 4 - Mudd-y WatersThis week, a character returns to the STAR TREK franchise for the first time since THE ORIGINAL SERIES, and our awesome panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — unpacks a new plot of intrigue that surrounds Captain Lorca, Michael Burnham, and the Federation's war with the Klingon Empire.
PLUS: a secret revealed?! The panel has to go to RED ALERT to warn listeners about a possible secret the show is attempting to keep that was brought to our atte...
2017-10-191h 27Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 3 - Composer of WarWelcome back to the Final Frontier!
Discovery Debrief returns to talk the fourth episode of Star Trek: Discovery, "The Butcher's Knife Cares Not for the Lamb's Cry." In addition to the usual pleasantries and Trek love from our four panelists — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — we also give you an in-depth perspective that can only come from four longtime Star Trek franchise fans.
Plus: trouble ahead? We respond to a listener who wants something d...
2017-10-101h 02Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 2 - Space Monsters and MutineersDiscovery Debrief returns with its panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — to talk the latest news surrounding the current iteration of the Star Trek franchise, and then dive in deep to the events of the series' third episode: "Context is for Kings."
With former Commander Michael Burnham finding herself on a brand new starship — albeit with some decidedly familiar faces — she's thrust into a mysterious plot that places her inside an adrift haunted house in space that has mor...
2017-10-031h 20Discovery Debrief: A Star Trek PodcastEpisode 1 - Our Own Vulcan HelloHello! Welcome to Discovery Debrief, a brand new Star Trek podcast dedicated to recapping the latest iteration of the storied sci-fi franchise to reach the airwaves of television...at least, kind of.
In our very first episode, our panel — Chris Clow (Movies.com, Comics on Consoles, GeekPulse Radio), Rachael Clow (Biology PhD candidate), Zaki Hasan (Zaki's Corner, MovieFilm Podcast), and Cicero Holmes (Spawn On Me Cast) — introduce themselves, the levels of their Star Trek fandom, as well as their favorite shows and movies in the franchise.
Then, they dive deeply into the first two episodes of Sta...
2017-09-281h 52Is It Jaws? Movie Reviews – Two True FreaksIs It Jaws #026 – Rise of the Planet of the ApesPaul is joined this time out by Zaki Hasan, of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater to discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Both Paul and Zaki have a deep love of the POTA franchise, but where does this entry fall on the Jaws Scale? Listen in to find out.
Episode 26 marks one full year of Is It Jaws. Thank you to everyone that has downloaded and listened and thank you so much to the many co-hosts that have graciously appeared on the show!
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2017-07-0900 min
Is It Jaws? Movie ReviewsIs It Jaws #026 – Rise of the Planet of the ApesPaul is joined this time out by Zaki Hasan, of the MovieFilm Podcast and Nostalgia Theater to discuss Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Both Paul and Zaki have a deep love of the POTA franchise, but where does this entry fall on the Jaws Scale? Listen in to [...]
2017-07-091h 04
Path & Present w/Baraka Blue#019: Diffused Congruence w/ Parvez Ahmed & Zaki HasanParvez and Zaki have a really cool podcast called 'Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience', with a wide range of interesting guests. We are co-releasing this episode on both of our podcasts. Be sure to check out their podcast here: https://diffusedcongruence.podbean.com
2017-03-241h 17
The Film and Water PodcastFilm & Water #85 - King Kong (1976)THE FILM & WATER PODCAST
Episode 85: KING KONG (1976)
The King Kong Countdown Continues! Rob welcomes back film critic Zaki Hasan (MOVIEFILM PODCAST) to discuss Dino De Laurentiis' 1976 blockbuster remake of KING KONG!
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2017-03-0845 min
Left Crew Politics PodcastReligion in AmericaThe Left Shew's speak with Pastor Phillip Larsen (http://www.philliplarsen.com) and Professor Zaki Hasan (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/author/zaki-hasan-982) about religion in America. Subscribe to the Left Shew Politics YouTube Follow us on Twitter Join the conversation on Facebook Visit us online
2017-03-0700 min
ImanWire PodcastEp. 8: Chronicling the American Muslim Narrative - Zaki Hasan & Parvez AhmedFor the past three years, Zaki Hasan and Parvez Ahmed have hosted Diffused Congruence: The American Muslim Experience, interviewing a wide variety of Muslims, ranging from well-known scholars to artists and activists. Casting light on the life stories of these individuals, the show has become a resource for both Muslims and those of other faiths and backgrounds to learn about both the diversity of American Muslims' experiences as well as the common threads that bring them all together. The two shared their own story with Mohammed Saleem in this episode, discussing a variety of topics, from where they see the...
2017-01-2935 minThe Film and Water PodcastFilm & Water #29 - Oscars 2016THE FILM & WATER PODCAST
Episode 29: OSCARS 2016
Host Rob Kelly welcomes film critic Zaki Hasan (MOVIEFILM PODCAST) to discuss this year's Oscar race!
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