Broadcast Obituaries

Were some of the best sci-fi shows of the '90s cancelled before their time? Join hosts Rob Brooks and Aaron Schweizer as they dive deep into the archives of 1990s television to find out! Each season of Broadcast Obituaries: Gone Too Soon? focuses on a different, cancelled science fiction series. We'll re-watch, dissect, and have a little fun along the way to see if these shows were truly gone too soon. Tune in to critique with us and decide if your favorite forgotten sci-fi deserves a resurrection!

Broadcast Obituaries is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Broadcast Obituaries, a society show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Firefly - "Our Mrs. Reynolds" Review/Broadcast Obituaries S4E6 "Angry Old Men"

  Aug 19, 202659 minS4

  The conversation covers a range of topics including the portrayal of husbands in a podcast, the decline of entertainment in the 2000s, the impact of reality TV, and a Gen X mashup involving The Smashing Pumpkins and Greg Brady. The movie 'Star Crash' is also discussed. The conversation covers a review of a movie, Star Crash, and a detailed analysis of an episode of Firefly. The hosts discuss the movie's poor quality, special effects, and the concept of remaking bad movies. The Firefly episode is explored scene by scene, highlighting the humor and character dynamics. The conversation delves into the favorite scenes, character dynamics, and comedic elements of the episode. It also explores the depth of the characters and their relationships, as well as the missed opportunities for certain characters to contribute more to the episode. The hosts express their enthusiasm for the episode and provide a detailed description of the next episode, 'Jane's Town.' Takeaways Podcast portrayal of husbands Decline of entertainment in the 2000s Gen X mashup with The Smashing Pumpkins and Greg Brady Discussion of the movie 'Star Crash' Movie review: Star Crash was a terrible movie with poor special effects and bad acting. Episode analysis: The Firefly episode was filled with humor, character dynamics, and clever storytelling. Character dynamics and relationships are a key focus of the episode. The comedic elements and favorite scenes contribute to the overall enjoyment of the episode. Chapters 00:00 Podcast Portrayal of Husbands 03:00 Decline of Entertainment in the 2000s 13:57 Gen X Mashup with The Smashing Pumpkins and Greg Brady 19:00 Discussion of the Movie 'Star Crash' 22:14 Movie Review: Star Crash 23:39 Discussion on Movie Remakes 27:38 Firefly Episode Analysis 46:48 Favorite Scenes and Comedic Elements 47:33 Character Dynamics and Relationships 56:37 Missed Opportunities and Enthusiasm for the Episode 01:04:41 Description of Next Episode: 'Jane's Town' #firefly #00s #scifi #tv #tvshow #tvshows #tvseries #rewatchpodcast #rewatch #watch #00s #00snostalgia #00smusic #movie #movies #popculture #nostalgia #nostalgicmusic

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  Episode #5

  Firefly - "Safe" Review/Broadcast Obituaries S4E5 "Nice Folks, Aside From The Kidnapping"

  Aug 12, 20261h 1mS4

  The conversation begins with pre-show banter and introductions, followed by a discussion of the Firefly episode 'Safe.' It then transitions into an exploration of the bestselling books of 2002, covering a wide range of genres and authors. The conversation covers the legacy of author Sue Grafton and her Alphabet series, the influence of bookstores on nineties culture, a discussion about books and reading, a movie in a minute segment on Red Line, and a review of the Firefly episode Safe. The conversation covers various topics including The Princess Bride movie, the book of Princess Bride, Shepherd Book's history, Mal's crew and loyalty, and the upcoming episode 'Our Miss Reynolds'. The discussion delves into the themes of loyalty, history, and character development within the context of the TV series Firefly. Takeaways Casual banter and personal anecdotes set the tone for the conversation The Firefly episode 'Safe' is analyzed and discussed in detail A review of the bestselling books of 2002 provides insight into popular literary trends Sue Grafton's impact on the literary world The exploration of bookstores and reading culture in the nineties Loyalty and camaraderie among Mal's crew Shepherd Book's mysterious history Chapters 00:00 Pre-Show Banter and Introductions 02:12 Discussion of Firefly Episode 'Safe' 05:22 Exploring Bestselling Books of 2002 26:14 Sue Grafton and the Alphabet Series 27:12 The Legacy of Sue Grafton 28:20 Bookstores and Nineties Culture 29:30 Discussion of Books and Reading 36:06 Movie in a Minute: Red Line 42:05 Firefly Episode: Safe 50:16 The Princess Bride Movie 51:10 The Book of Princess Bride 55:26 Shepherd Book's History 53:39 Mal's Crew and Loyalty 01:13:36 Our Miss Reynolds #firefly #00s #scifi #tv #tvshow #tvshows #tvseries #rewatchpodcast #rewatch #watch #00s #00snostalgia #00smusic #movie #movies #popculture #nostalgia #nostalgicmusic

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  Episode #4

  Firefly - "Shindig" Review/Broadcast Obituaries S4E4 "The Mask of Reynolds"

  Aug 5, 202650 minS4

  The conversation begins with an introduction to the TV show Firefly and the episode 'Shindig.' It then transitions into a discussion about the movie 'Oblivion,' a space western with quirky characters and a unique plot. The conversation explores the unusual elements of the movie and its self-aware humor. The conversation covers the movie 'Oblivion' and its VHS archive version, the summary of the Firefly episode, and detailed discussions about various scenes and character interactions. The hosts also share their ratings and anticipation for the next episode. Takeaways Oblivion is a space western movie with quirky characters and a unique plot. The movie 'Oblivion' is hilariously bad and self-aware in its humor. Character dynamics and relationships are a central focus of the episode. The hosts express excitement and anticipation for the next episode. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Firefly and Shindig 01:44 Oblivion: A Space Western 20:09 The Quirky Characters of Oblivion 26:32 Oblivion and VHS Archive Version 27:41 Firefly Episode Summary 28:09 Virtual Pool Hall and Bar Fight 29:15 Nara's Ball Invitation 29:44 Kaylee's Dress and Insult 30:12 Badger's Job Offer 30:39 Atherton's Proposition to Inara 31:08 Kaylee's Dress at the Ball 32:28 Card Game and River's Behavior 32:35 Zoe and Wash in Bed 33:42 Kaylee's Treatment at the Ball 34:11 Mal's Duel with Atherton 35:20 Badger's Interference and Resolution 36:02 River's Behavior and Simon's Reaction 39:08 Episode Rating and Takeaways 50:29 Preview of Next Episode

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  Episode #3

  Firefly - "Bushwhacked" Review/Broadcast Obituaries S4E3 "Event Serenity"

  Jul 29, 20261h 2mS4

  The conversation covers a range of topics including technical issues during recording, Snickerdoodle Twix, superhero movies, and the top modern rock tracks of the early 2000s. The conversation covers the top 10 modern rock tracks, a review of the Firefly episode 'Bushwacked', and a discussion of the movie 'Running Time'. The themes explored include music, entertainment, and space exploration. The episode features a discussion of the characters' interactions and the strength of the dialogue, with a focus on the comedic relief between Simon and Jane. The main storyline involving the survivor turning into a Reaver is less engaging, but the character interactions and dialogue remain a highlight of the show. Takeaways Recording technical issues can be distracting but can be managed by continuing to roll and addressing them during editing. Snickerdoodle Twix is recommended for Twix lovers. Superhero movies, particularly Supergirl, and the portrayal of female superheroes are discussed. The top modern rock tracks of the early 2000s are explored, including songs by Newfound Glory, Puddle of Mud, Incubus, Trust Company, and Papa Roach. Modern rock tracks from the early 2000s evoke nostalgia. The Firefly episode 'Bushwacked' features a blend of horror and humor. The movie 'Running Time' is an independent crime film with a continuous take approach. Character interactions and dialogue are the strengths of the show The main storyline involving the survivor turning into a Reaver is less engaging Chapters 00:00 Technical Issues and Snickerdoodle Twix 01:12 Superhero Movies and Female Superheroes 21:50 Top Modern Rock Tracks of the Early 2000s 24:52 Top 10 Modern Rock Tracks 32:17 Review of Firefly Episode 'Bushwacked' 33:33 Discussion of the Movie 'Running Time' 50:17 Character Interactions and Dialogue 01:02:07 The Survivor Turning into a Reaver

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  Episode #2

  Firefly - "The Train Job" Review/Broadcast Obituaries S4E2 "Jayne's Trains and Very Bad Deals"

  Jul 22, 202659 minS4

  The conversation covers the premiere of Firefly in 2002, nostalgic music and movies from the same year, and a discussion about the 'dead internet theory' and nostalgic music. The topics include the premiere of Firefly, concerts and movies of 2002, top songs of 2002, and the dead internet theory and nostalgic music. The conversation covers two primary themes: nostalgic music reactions and heist and moral ambiguity. The first theme explores the hosts' reactions to nostalgic music from the 90s, including discussions about Our Lady Peace and other iconic bands. The second theme delves into the episode's plot, which involves a heist and the moral ambiguity of the characters' actions. The heist leads to a discussion of the crew's principles and the ethical decisions they make. The conversation methodically explores character development, interactions, and the introduction of new characters. It delves into the train job, Jane's role, Niska's introduction, and the manipulation of characters. The discussion also covers the comparison of pilots, episode review, and a description of the next episode. Additionally, the conversation touches on train heist movies and recurring characters in the series. Takeaways Firefly premiered on September 20th, 2002 Nostalgic music and movies from 2002 Nostalgic music reactions Heist and moral ambiguity Character development through dialogue Introduction of new characters and their interactions Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Firefly Premiere 05:56 Concerts and Movies of 2002 08:53 Top Songs of 2002 11:59 The Dead Internet Theory and Nostalgic Music 23:06 Nostalgic Music Reactions 36:57 Heist and Moral Ambiguity 48:05 Character Development and Interaction 49:02 The Train Job and Heist 50:09 Jane's Role and Niska's Introduction 50:24 Simon and Kaylee's Interaction 51:18 Jane's Manipulation and Seeds of Doubt 52:17 Niska's Introduction and Reputation 53:35 Recurring Characters and Universe Building 55:15 Comparison of Pilots and Episode Review 58:29 Discussion of Train Heist Movies 01:07:02 Episode Review and Description of Next Episode

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