The Twilight Zone Podcast

Tom Elliot steps out of the fiction to give an update on the status of The Twilight Zone Podcast, and to talk about some great summer Rod Serling events. To find out more about these events, visit rodserling.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2025

As we battle the summer heat, Tom Elliot digs into the archives for a discussion on another vintage piece of Serling work, The Arena. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 29 June 2025

The summer hiatus of The Twilight Zone Podcast continues, but fear not, tonight we take a look into the archives of The After Hours Club when I was joined by Al Schoerdsma to talk about Rod Serling's episode of Studio One: The Strike. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2025

The Twilight Zone Podcast will be taking a short summer break until July, but in the meantime check out this episode from the archives at The After Hours Club where I talk to my friend Al Shoerdsma about Rod Serling's episode of Suspense, Nightmare at Ground Zero.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

The first episode where I split off the main show from the feedback. If you want to join the party, remember to send your clips for Spur of the Moment! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2025

Join an AI version of Tom Elliot to explore this much maligned season five episode. Is there much to love about From Agnes With Love? Check out the album Movie Computer Allstars at BANDCAMP.Music from the album Movie Computer Allstars, copyright by Bit Trash Riot, submitted for your approval, and used with the permission of the copyright holder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2025

Another prelude episode to From Agnes with Love. Does it deserve two preludes? I guess we'll find out next time! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Before From Agnes with Love, there was EPICAC by Kurt Vonnegut. Inspiration or coincidence? Tom Elliot finds out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

Tom Elliot speaks to documentary maker Henrik Persson about Fantasy Park, the greatest rock festival that never was, presented by Rod Serling. Listen on the BBC website HERE. Download the Illuminations Podcast HERE. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

Turn on the lights, and take the phone off the hook, because Tom Elliot is about to make...a Night Call. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2025

This year, The Rod Serling Memorial Foundation have announced their Serlingfest plans early! Tom Elliot gives you the details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 March 2025

Before the Twilight Zone episode Night Call, was the original short story by Richard Matheson. Tom Elliot takes a look at Long Distance Call.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

Tonight, I welcome to The Twilight Zone Podcast, television and playwright Joseph Dougherty, to discuss his book Rod Serling at 100: One Writer's Acknowledgement. Buy it at: Amazon US Amazon UK Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2025

I originally intended to make a companion piece to the Christmas episode, giving a bit of backstory on how I came across it, and getting some thoughts from other Serling commentators on the newly discovered radio play, No Christmas This Year. Unfortunately time got away with me and my original plan to put this out within a few days after Christmas just never materialized. So while this companion episode is a bit rough round the edges, and I originally planned to do a lot more with it, I think it's worth is to hear friend of the show Josh Chambers and his son Carson performing No Christmas This Year as I originally planned to use it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2025

If you missed Serlingfest this year, Tom Elliot brings his presentation to the podcast airwaves, celebrating Rod Serling's 100th birthday with a snowy journey through his Christmas works. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty-Four   Day twenty-four of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…     “What if there was one more season five episode after The Bewitching Pool? What would you like it to be?” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty-Three   Day twenty-three of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What other fictional property would you like to see cross over with The Twilight Zone…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty-Two   Day twenty-two of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is your favorite original Twilight Zone logo…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty-One   Day twenty-one of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is Rod Serling’s best post Twilight Zone work…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty   twenty of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What’s an episode that has a good idea at its core, but fails to live up to the promise…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Nineteen   Day nineteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “A new movie in the same format as Twilight Zone the movie, who would direct and what stories would you use…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eighteen   Day eighteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What piece of Twilight Zone merch would you like to be produced…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Seventeen   Day seventeen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Aside from a new Twilight Zone movie, if you could have Twilight Zone come to life in some other medium what would it be…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Sixteen   Day sixteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What character or story from The Twilight Zone would you spin off into its own show…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Fifteen   Day fifteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which living person would you choose as a guest for Serlingfest…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Fourteen   Day fourteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which Twilight Zone item or device had the most impact in a Twilight Zone episode…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Thirteen   Day thirteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which episode or episodes would you say best predicted some part of the future, technologically or societally…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twelve   Day twelve of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is your favorite Twilight Zone robot and favorite twilight zone robot episode…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eleven   Day eleven of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “If you yourself could travel back and have a bit part in any episode, which would it be, who would you play and why…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Ten   Day ten of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What are some of your favorite laughs in The Twilight Zone…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Nine   Day nine of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What episode would you use to introduce someone to The Twilight Zone that has not already been spoiled by pop culture (i.e. on The Simpsons or other TV show)…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eight   Day eight of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is the most hopeless ending in TZ and the most hopeful and why…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 8 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Seven   Day seven of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What are your top three episode titles (just the title, regardless of the episode)…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 7 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Six   Day six of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is a show or movie you think Rod would like if he was still with us…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Five   Day five of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What's an idea or concept for a Twilight Zone story that YOU yourselves would come up with?” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Four   Day four of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “What is the best performance from a Twilight Zone actor who only appeared in one episode…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Three   Day three of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which of the videotaped episodes from season two would have been most improved by using film instead…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day Two   Day two of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which modern day actor or actress would you send back in time to star in a classic Twilight Zone episode…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

TZ Advent Calendar – Day One   Day one of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments…   “Which season one episode would you have liked to see an onscreen Rod Serling opening narration in…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

To mark the passing of The Twilight Zone's first leading man, Tom Elliot pays tribute to the late, great Earl Holliman. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2024

Is it cool to be one of those cats who says that Black Leather Jackets is one of The Twilight Zone's worst episodes? Let's find out Daddio, when Tom Elliot gets hip to its vibe. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

This Halloween, the star of The Howling Man, H.M. Wynant and writer Steven Peros join Tom Elliot to talk about H.M.s amazing career and the new book documenting his life: You Must Believe... Steven Peros Website Amazon US: You Must Believe Amazon UK: You Must Believe Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2024

Tom Elliot announces a very special guest for Halloween on The Twilight Zone Podcast... You Must Believe! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

We've been to New York, now let's head to the future, the year 2000! Where Tom Elliot chooses a number in Number 12 Looks Just Like You. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2024

Serlingfest wouldn’t be the event that it is, without the people who attend. Watching the presentations, checking out the merch and having the conversations. So let’s hear from some of the people who attended Serlingfest 2024! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 October 2024

After months of build up, the event is finally here! Join Tom Elliot as he travels across the Atlantic and across the USA to reach Binghampton, New York to attend Serlingfest 2024 and the unveiling of Rod Serling's statue in Recreation Park. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2024

If you attended Serlingfest 2024, we want to hear from YOU! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 18 September 2024

On the weekend before Serlingfest 2024 begins, Tom Elliot is joined by Twilight Zone Haiku author Chad Boykin to go through the program. To get your tickets for Serlingfest 2024 go to RodSerling.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

After The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling penned this TV Movie/Pilot called The Time Travellers, and in our final visit to the archives before Serlingfest, I'm joined by Al Sjoerdsma to talk about it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

As we draw closer to Serlingfest 2024, Tom Elliot pulls a show from the archives form The After Hours Club over on Patreon. This time, Chris and Tom discuss the Night Gallery classic, They're Tearing Down Tim Rileys Bar. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2024