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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+. November marks the 20th anniversary of the debut of 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,' but is there a reunion planned? Daniel Radcliffe doesn't think so. Quentin Tarantino has bought another classic movie theater in Los Angeles, just as Hollywood mourns the loss of 'Superman' director Richard Donner. And did Richard Branson finally make it into space?

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? Benedict Cumberbatch 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 cares if he's actually dead. The Oscars will keep some rule changes in place, but has set new requirements for others, like Best Picture. And a popular Star Wars MMORPG is celebrating is 10th anniversary with a new expansion.

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.