Best Watchcast Podcasts (2025)

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150: Star Trek: Bread and Circuses and Assignment: Earth 2:02:22

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16d ago2:02:22

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The finale of Star Trek Summer is upon us, and before we send the crew of the Enterprise on their merry way, we've got a final pair of adventures to get through! First up, yet another old-human-society-on-an-alien-planet-thing in Bread and Circuses, then we meet Assignment: Earth's Gary Seven and Roberta Lincoln, two crazy kids in the 1960s who hav…

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BSG Mid-Series Recap - Beta Problems 55:07

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Laura and Xhafer have made it halfway through BSG, which means it's time to take a look back, speculate on who is a Cylon, and answer some listener questions. Who Are You? will return October 1st with season 3 of Battlestar Galactica! Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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BSG S2E20 - Trauma Jenga Situation (Featuring Beth from Cool Girls Don't Look at Explosions) 1:26:32

22d ago1:26:32

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Beth from Cool Girls returns to discuss Cylon sphincter detectors. Laura wonders what the Galatica crew is smoking. Xhafer mansplains comedy. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 20: Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 2. Find more of Beth and Laura on Cool Girls Don't Look at Explosions now in season 2 on your favorite podcatcher! Di…

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149: Star Trek: The Omega Glory and The Ultimate Computer 2:03:42

23d ago2:03:42

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We've had a lot of splits on the Watchcast recently where we end up with a great Star Trek episode and a not-so-great Star Trek episode on the same podcast, but the gulf between great and not-so-great has never been greater than it is this week as we tackle The Omega Glory and The Ultimate Computer! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast E…

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BSG S2E19 - Big Meaty Computer 52:05

29d ago52:05

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Laura and Xhafer come up with shipper names for Cally and Tyrol. Laura questions Baltar's debate prep strategy. Xhafer brings the energy. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 19: Lay Down Your Burdens, Part 1. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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148: Star Trek: Patterns of Force and By Any Other Name 2:08:12

30d ago2:08:12

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This week on the Watchcast the Star Trek crew pays a visit to a Nazi planet in Patterns of Force, and teaches some Andromedan aliens how to hold their liquor in By Any Other Name! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 148: Star Trek: Patterns of Force and By Any Other Name (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:01:00) - Launching right into our …

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AWC 500 - You're On Your Own Time 1:47:14

1M ago1:47:14

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We celebrate the 500th episode and 10 years of podcasting about the Apple Watch live with the latest Apple Watch news and a look back at the history of the watch. Apple brings Blood Oxygen Monitoring back Liquid Glass gets more changes in Betas Apple’s 10 new products still releasing this year Original iPod in box auctions for over $40,000 History …

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BSG S2E18 - Resurrection Kiddie Pool 45:11

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Laura and Xhafer come to you from the shores of Lake Michigan with the second in-person record. Xhafer wins the Spud-lympics. Laura suspects the Cylon god must be a man. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 18: Downloaded. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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147: Star Trek: A Private Little War and Return to Tomorrow 1:56:08

1M ago1:56:08

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We're in the home stretch of Star Trek's second season, and on deck we have the extraordinarily blunt Vietnam War parable A Private Little War, and the body swapping saga of Return to Tomorrow! (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 147: Star Trek: A Private Little War and Return to Tomorrow (00:00:54) - Intro. (00:06:21) - Kicking things of…

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BSG S2E17 - Dr. Rex Cervixx, Space Gynecologist 1:13:10

1M ago1:13:10

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Laura and Xhafer discuss housekeeping preferences and pitch a new medical sci-fi show. Xhafer does the math, again. Laura continues to accuse everyone of being a Cylon. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 17: The Captain's Hand. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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146: Star Trek: A Piece of the Action and The Immunity Syndrome 1:48:02

1M ago1:48:02

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It's gangsters and space amoebas for this week's Star Trek Watchcast, as the crew beams down to Chicago II to meet with President Capone in A Piece of the Action, and the ship falls helplessly into an energy draining void in The Immunity Syndrome! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 146: Star Trek: A Piece of the Action and The …

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AWC 499 - I Can See Clearly Now The Tariffs Are Gone 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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Apple’s 3rd quarter earnings are in, OS 26 is the most popular yet in betas, possible release date of new Apple Watch and iPhone and what to expect from the Ultra 3. Plus reviews of M4 Mac Mini, OS 26 Public Betas and Outlook on the Apple Watch. Apple’s Q3 earnings results Apple Watch Ultra 3’s possible new screen size M4 Mac Mini…

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BSG S2E16 - Billystar Galactica (Featuring Ryan from YumYum Podcast) 1:24:10

2M ago1:24:10

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Ryan from YumYum podcast joins to discuss Billy's rich characterization, Ellen Tigh, and his love of Dana Delany. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 16: Sacrifice. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePodsBy What Happened Here Productions

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145: Star Trek: The Trouble with Tribbles and The Gamesters of Triskelion 2:00:47

2M ago2:00:47

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On this week's Watchcast we've got an all-timer of a Star Trek episode in the The Trouble with Tribbles, an episode so chock full of quality jokes and adorable creatures that it's impossible not to love. We also have The Gamesters of Triskelion, which we'll charitably describe as not quite as good as the preceding episode. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - Th…

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Scissors, Screams, and Severe Accusations 15:43

2M ago15:43

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In this episode, we dive deep into the gripping two-part serial "The Edge of Destruction." This one is as intense and claustrophobic as classic Who gets—just the Doctor, Susan, Ian, and Barbara trapped inside the TARDIS, turning on each other while the ship itself seems to be losing its mind. We’ll break down the most edge-of-your-seat sequences, e…

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BSG S2E15 - Dad's Sh*t Stein 43:31

2M ago43:31

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Laura and Xhafer talk fighter aces. Xhafer needs a hit of that good math. Laura wonders if Livejournal is still live. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 15: Scar. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePodsBy What Happened Here Productions

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144: Star Trek: Obsession and Wolf in the Fold 1:56:25

2M ago1:56:25

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The Watchcast is back and the Star Trek watching has officially resumed! And for our first week back at it, we've got a pair of wild and unpredictable episodes in the Moby Dick riff Obsession, and the spooky alien serial murder yarn Wolf in the Fold! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 144: Star Trek: Obsession and Wolf in the F…

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AWC 498 - Now With More Liquid! 1:31:07

2M ago1:31:07

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The new OS 26 is now in public beta for all platforms, Apple announces a new way to get AppleCare for your devices, Apple sues a tech leaker and Apple receives a record number of Emmy nominations. Plus reviews of Billy Joel: And So It Goes documentary, Home Scenes and Sleep Tracking. iOS Beta 4 adds more liquid back to design Digital Crown with tou…

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Skaro's Shadows and Silver Killers 30:36

2M ago30:36

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In this episode, we venture into the petrified jungles and eerie metal cities of Skaro for the very first appearance of the Doctor’s most iconic enemies — the Daleks. Join me as I break down all seven episodes of this landmark serial, exploring how the story expands the scope of the series from cavemen to alien worlds, and how the character develop…

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BSG S2E14 - Maximum Got 1:03:40

2M ago1:03:40

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Laura and Xhafer express their appreciation of Doc Cottle. Laura has some critiques of Apollo's casual wardrobe. Xhafer tries to be a stairsman. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 14: Black Market. Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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BSG S2E13 - Weird Blood 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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Laura and Xhafer talk merchandising. Laura is pretty mad at Gaius Baltar. Xhafer recommends some Canadian cinema. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 13: Epiphanies. Join us for more discussion on the Discord @ https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN Visit the new merch store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods…

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A Strange Girl and Her Even Stranger Grandfather 27:12

2M ago27:12

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In this episode, we journey back to where it all began: An Unearthly Child. Join me as I dive into this iconic First Doctor story, breaking down all four episodes scene by scene. I’ll explore the eerie mystery of Susan Foreman, the skeptical bravery of Ian and Barbara, and the Doctor’s surprisingly sharp-edged introduction. From the classroom to th…

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Ten Trips Through Time & Space Before It All Begins 27:14

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In this debut episode, I’m counting down my Top 10 favorite Doctor Who stories from across time and space—classic and modern. These are the episodes and serials that made me laugh, cry, think, and sometimes hide behind the sofa. Why do these stories stand out to me? It’s not just about the monsters or the big explosions (though there are a few of t…

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143: Star Trek: Friday's Child and The Deadly Years 1:47:28

2M ago1:47:28

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We're at the midseason finale point for our Star Trek season 2 Watchcasting, but before we take a one week break from the show we're here to try and make sense of two more episodes in Friday's Child and The Deadly Years! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 143: Star Trek: Friday's Child and The Deadly Years (00:00:15) - Intro. (…

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AWC 497 - Calorific Specific 1:37:54

2M ago1:37:54

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Apple close to F1 streaming rights, Jeff Williams is leaving Apple, new Liquid Glass look is tweaked in latest beta release and the Apple Watch is the most accurate in counting calories. Plus reviews of WatchOS 26 Developer Beta 3, Hue Play Gradient Strip Light, Dall-E AI Image Creator and the Bush Beans museum. Apple Watch closest in Calorie Count…

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BSG S2E12 - More Sweaties than a Magic Tournament 50:15

3M ago50:15

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Laura and Xhafer pitch a BSG Home Alone episode. Laura reminds everyone that you can't fix them. Xhafer reveals the promotion to admiral is sealed with a kiss. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 12: Resurrection Ship, Part 2. Join us for more discussion on the Discord @ https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN…

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142: Star Trek: Metamorphosis and Journey to Babel 2:07:41

3M ago2:07:41

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We've got some wild and occasionally disturbing Star Trek episodes this week, episodes that also introduce us to a couple of very important characters. First up it's the father of the space warp in Metamorphosis, then we spend some quality time with Spock's folks in Journey to Babel! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 142: Star…

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BSG S2E11 - The Needs of the Bill 42:31

3M ago42:31

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After a downer movie review, it's time for an uplifting episode of Battlestar Galactica. Oh, wait... Laura peeps at sea turtles. Xhafer thinks GoPros are for perverts. This episode covers Battlestar Galactica Season 2, Episode 11: Resurrection Ship, Part 1. Join us for more discussion on the Discord @ https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TN…

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AWC 496 - AI Tamagotchi 1:31:59

3M ago1:31:59

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Some quick thoughts on WWDC 2025, hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence on the watch, a new gesture is released with WatchOS 26, a new iPhone ringtone and the loss of an Apple pioneer and legend. Plus reviews of Voronoi app, Automations and the Hail Mary trailer and book. New iOS 26 Ringtone WatchOS 26 flick gesture WatchOS 26 Apple Intellig…

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141: Star Trek: Catspaw and I, Mudd 1:45:45

3M ago1:45:45

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On this week's Watchcast Star Trek gets proper goofy as we tackle the distinctly Halloween-flavored episode, Catspaw, as well as the return of swarthy space scumbag Harry Mudd in I, Mudd! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 141: Star Trek: Catspaw and I, Mudd. (00:00:14) - Intro. (00:02:13) - Leading things off with the first of…