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Books are an important medium that can expand your mind and can show you spectacle that no TV series or film could ever match. In this episode we talk about some foundational, geeky books. We start by discussing the...
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Ever want to hear knowledgeable people debate geeky topics in an entertaining way? A lot of people do. The 42cast is a celebration of the diversity of opinions that can be found in so much of the geekisphere. Every week Nathan, the host, picks a topic and assembles a panel of experts to discuss it and have as much fun as they can while they're doing it. It's an opportunity for passionate discussions in the geeky community held in a respectful manner. Sometimes there will even be interviews with creators of genre content. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, movies, TV, games, comics, science, or just find fandoms interesting there'll be something for you. So check out The 42cast! It's the Ultimate Answer to Fandom, Geekiness, and Everything.
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What is The 42cast about?
Ever want to hear knowledgeable people debate geeky topics in an entertaining way? A lot of people do. The 42cast is a celebration of the diversity of opinions that can be found in so much of the geekisphere.
Who hosts The 42cast?
The 42cast is hosted by Nathan. The show has published 299 episodes to date.
What has The 42cast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The 42cast Episode 297: It's All in Books" (2 September 2026, 147 minutes), "The 42cast Episode 296: Child Support" (27 August 2026, 122 minutes), and "The 42cast Episode 295: Putting the King in Kingpin" (21 August 2026, 156 minutes).
How often does The 42cast publish?
The 42cast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 141 minutes across 299 episodes.
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Booking probability for The 42cast is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The 42cast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The 42cast's contact route on record: verified email.
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The 42cast Episode 296: Child Support
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The 42cast Episode 293: Bon Voyage
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The 42cast Episode 291: I Need a Hero
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The 42cast Episode 290: Fan Fiction
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The 42cast Episode 287: Out of the Blue
Jun 22, 20262 hourThis week The 42cast talks about Avatar. It's not the M. Night Shyamalan film, the animated show from Nickelodeon, or the film series by James Cameron. This is the live action series on Netflix based on the animated...
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The 42cast Episode 286: Nostalgia Trip
Jun 15, 20262h 26mThe world was stunned in 2021 when Disney announced that it would continue the popular series of X-Men: The Animated Series with X-Men '97. The decision came in the aftermath of huge streaming numbers for the original...
Jun 10, 20262h 47mYou can't escape it, A.I. is everywhere. Whether it's visual images, formulaic essays, or videos depicting dead actors in new scenes you see the influence of A.I. all over. In this episode we discuss A.I. We talk about...
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The 42cast Episode 284: Inconceivable! - A Section 31 Review (We Watched It So You Don't Have To)
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The 42cast Episode 283: Saber Rattling
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The 42cast Episode 282: Wondering About
May 16, 20262h 51mThe series for the MCU's newest title character, Wonder Man dropped earlier this year. It tells the story of Simon Williams as he navigates the Hollywood scene in an attempt to land his dream roll. His secret: that he...
May 8, 20261h 41mThis time, The 42cast, is proud to welcome prolific animation writer Brynne Chandler on to the show. Brynne talks to us about her decades of experience, focusing on many ground-breaking series from the 80's and 90's...
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The 42cast Episode 280: Monster Jam
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