Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective

Join me as I revisit each episode of Defenders of the Earth, the King Features Syndicate crossover that united Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Lothar, and Mandrake the Magician. Along the way, I’ll explore the stories and the lore that powered this gloriously ’80s action-adventure series.

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Podcasting since 2026 • 30 episodes

Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective

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Defenders of the Earth Ep. 15: Diamonds are a Ming’s Best Friend

Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode fifteen of Defenders of the Earth, “Diamonds are a Ming's Best Friend.” Ming and new alley Beastmaster deploy indestructible crystal soldiers to steal diamonds in Africa and target London’s "Jew...

September 29, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 15 • 26:25

Trailer: Diamonds are a Ming's Best Friend

This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 15: Diamonds are a Ming's Best Friend! Until then…

September 22, 2026 • Season 2 • 0:58

Defenders of the Earth 14: The Evil of Doctor Dark

Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode fourteen of Defenders of the Earth, “The Evil of Doctor Dark.” Doctor Damion Dark escapes from prison and the Defenders race to stop him from obtaining powerful artifacts that could threaten the...

September 15, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 14 • 37:42

Trailer: The Evil of Doctor Dark

This is Flash Forward: A Defenders of the Earth Retrospective. Join me in one week's time as I cover episode 14: The Lost Evil of Doctor Dark! Until then…

September 08, 2026 • Season 2 • 0:56

Defenders of the Earth Ep. 13 The Lost Jewels of Tibet

Join host Patrick Cadigan as he discusses episode thirteen of Defenders of the Earth, “The Lost Jewels of Tibet." Ming the Merciless is after ancient treasure hidden in a forbidden Tibetan valley — and it's up to Mandrake the Magician, Lothar, ...

September 01, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 13 • 28:26

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