This week, Michael Hinman explores what is expected to be a busy summer with new trailers and sneak peeks of ’Stranger Things,’ ’The Umbrella Academy,’ ’For All Mankind,’ and even the upcoming Hunger Games prequel.

Michael Hinman returns to tackle a couple of big topics — the infamous attack on Chris Rock on the Oscars stage, and the ongoing transphobia of JK Rowling, and decides to poke some imbeciles like Piers Morgan too.

We go back in time — not just to 1980s punk ruck, but also to the future as Michael Hinman not only explores the return of the man and his boombox on a bus from Star Trek: The Voyage Home, to actor and director Lea Thompson getting a chance to helm not just one episode of Star Trek: Picard, but two.

It’s like a whole new day in Michael Hinman’s world, as he can finally experience genuine surprise watching television again. Or, at least, what we call ’television’ in 2022. Find out why he’s gushing over the Season 4 finale of ’Star Trek: Discovery,’ and how the most recent episode of ’Star Trek: Picard’ reminded Michael of a 26-year-old film.

George Takei says we should all suck it up and pay more for food, because doing that will help the Ukraine. We all want to do our part, but do we all have the same means to take it on the chin like George?

Michael Hinman takes a deep dive into the music of Batman — from the original television series theme from Neal Hefti, to the iconic work of Danny Elfman, to Michael Giacchino of today.

Michael Hinman explores the decision by ViacomCBS to change its corporate name to Paramount. But is this smart? Is the Paramount+ streaming service on the right path?

Michael Hinman goes it alone this week on Alpha Waves Radio, but it doesn’t slow him down at all. He tackles the latest claims from fallen Hercules star Kevin Sorbo blaming those of us who actually believe in science on his professional woes.

Michael Hinman returns with a third season of Alpha Waves Radio, joined by special guest, former paranormal investigations journalist Christiane Elin.

'Black Widow' has defeated 'F9' for the best box office opening in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, kicking off Phase IV of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. But has Marvel found a Black Widow successor to Scarlett Johansson? Paramount Pictures is paying extra special attention to its 1979 classic 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture,' with plans to restore the film for a 4K release. Filming is also nearing completion for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,' the latest spinoff for Paramount+....

Week in Geek returns with host Michael Hinman for its second season, just in time for Independence Day. And not just the American holiday — but a special anniversary, too. Plus, could the next Doctor Strange film be the first horror film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Cumberbatch Benedict is rumored to be reuniting with his "Star Trek: Into Darkness" co-star Chris Pine on a geek movie currently filming in England. A popular bad guy is returning to Showtime's revival of "Dexter," and who...

May the Fourth be with you! Except Lucasfilm seemed to forget this fan-created holiday was even happening. But John de Lancie didn't, and the actor made some big revelations about what's to come for his character of Q in 'Star Trek: Picard.' It seems fans were right about Dr. Strange, and even more right about 'Stranger Things.' And 'Star Trek: Discovery' star Tig Notaro reveals what she has planned next.

What on Earth did we just watch? Was that really the Oscars? Plus Citizen Kane loses its place as the most perfect film of all time, thanks to one bad review unearthed 80 years after it originally published. And a Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special? Say it's not so! Robert Yaniz Jr., from Crooked Table guest hosts for Michael Hinman.

LeVar Burton really can do anything — even if he doesn't have a book. Find out what his newest gig is going to be, and a hint, it's not Star Trek. Plus, the Oscars are this weekend. Screen Fever's Jackson Smith joins Michael Hinman to talk about his predictions for who will go home with gold. And the entire Harry Potter community mourns the passing of Helen McCrory.

What's going to happen to Hollywood's famous Cinerama Dome? This is one story that might not have a happy ending. The live-action Gundam film is moving forward, now that Jordan Vogt-Roberts has signed on to direct. And the same can be said about the upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar's comic, Starlight, with Joe Cornish now attached. Will there be another Star Trek film? Paramount has put a mystery Trek film on its schedule for Summer 2023. And is Marvel worried about how The Falcon and the...

First Contact Day is becoming an annual tradition for Star Trek fans, and it has every right. Especially with so many different television projects in the works, we can't fit all of it into a single episode. Find out what Star Trek: The Next Generation villain is returning to Star Trek: Picard, how Capt. Janeway gets stranded in the Delta Quadrant again in Star Trek: Prodigy, and how Star Trek: Deep Space Nine finally plays a role in all of this. Plus, we have the latest on efforts to redo...

San Diego Comic-Con has returned — can it become a Thanksgiving tradition? George R.R. Martin has signed a massive new deal with HBO that should keep him super-rich for the rest of his days. What does that mean about Game of Thrones' chances of coming to Broadway? Starz killed American Gods, but then Neil Gaiman revived it. Maybe Neil really is a god? Chucky is back, and you're going to be in trouble. See who's back with him. And we take a moment to remember Beverly Cleary.

Sony Pictures takes another theatrical crack at "Bewitched" with the writers behind Syfy's "12 Monkeys." Disney+ plans a new "National Treasure" series with the same writers and producer, but a different cast of characters. And the monthly price for Disney+ goes up this weekend. Wayne Che Yip is set to direct a block of episodes of Amazon Prime's new "Lord of the Rings" series. Ron Livingston replaces Billy Crudup on "The Flash" movie. And is Michael Keaton coming back to play the Batman? Maybe.

"Mrs. Doubtfire" takes an adults-only twist. Find out what actor can't stay home alone when it's time for the latest installment of "American Horror Story." And how many spinoffs does HBO have planned for "Game of Thrones"? It's our pilot episode of Week in Geek, so please be kind!

The summer movie season is over, and while it was still pretty strong, it's not the same as it used to be. Something that's not a surprise? Nine of the top 10 biggest movies so far this year are sequels or remakes. And just as many seem to be owned by Disney. So what is this Hollywood monopoly? What will the future of films be like? Crooked Table podcast host Robert Yaniz Jr. joins Michael Hinman to talk all about it.

They both were regular visitors of San Diego Comic-Con at different times, yet both have come to the same conclusion: Comic-Con is great, but it can certainly be better. Screen Fever co-host Jackson Smith joins Michael Hinman to share Comic-Con experiences — what they like, what they don't like, and what can be better. Their answers might surprise you.

Former Syfy publicity guy Gary Morgenstein joins Michael Hinman in the second season premiere of Alpha Waves Radio to talk about what it was like behind the scenes of the infamous name change of the cable channel, and the role both men played in the whole thing. Also, Gary talks about his latest book, "A Mound Over Hell."

Axamonitor.com editor Carlos Pedraza joins Michael Hinman to talk about libel and accuracy in the media. It all comes on the heels of the primary subject of Axamonitor stories — Star Trek: Axanar producer Alec Peters — threatening Pedraza with a cease and desist.

Michael Hinman celebrates the first season finale of Alpha Waves Radio by bringing in the voice of Alpha Waves (and ODYSY) Dan Taylor. Who is the man behind the voice? You might be surprised — he's actually quite amazing.