Docking Bay 77
A podcast where a bunch of nerds talk about what they're listening to, reading, and watching. Hosted by Dayton Johnson and friends.
Episodes
290 episodes
1977 Limited Series, Out of the Blue from the Electric Light Orchestra
We continue our series looking at albums from the year, 1977. This week, special guest Lauren of the Beer'd Al Podcast joins Dayton and Tim in the studio to discuss and an album with an iconic sound and artwork. "Jeff Lynne is doing Jeff Lynne ...
3 Times the Metallica!
For this week, we are discussing 3 Metallica albums from a challenging phase in their career. The Black Album changed the direction of the band for over a decade, for better or worse, and was followed up with Load and Reload. Many people enjoy ...
1977 Limited Series; A Farewell to Kings by Rush
Our longest limited-series continues with another album review. This time, we dive into A Farewell to Kings from the greatest power trio ever, Rush!
"Rodents Of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist."
We wrap up our short limited series of sword fighting films with a modern classic fairy-tale. Robert, Amber, and JP discuss The Princess Bride from director Rob Reiner. "As you wish."
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"I'm not deprived; I'm delinquent. There's a difference, you know." Live-Action Disney Limited Series ; Candleshoe
Disney John and Amber are inching closer to the end of their live-action Disney series. This film has an old mansion, an orphan, lost treasure, and slapstick comedy.
" How did I escape? With difficulty. How did I plan this moment? With pleasure!" The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)
Special guest John Reid of the 30 Something Movie podcast joins Dayton and Dana to discuss the 17th adaptation of the book from Alexander Dumas. A story of friends, lovers, betrayal, an epic escape, and revenge. Shout-out Def Dave's...
Underrated Bands, Again!
This week Dayton, Eric, Tim, and John share some artists that you are probably not listening to but should be. After you check out the episode, listen to the music with the link below. And much to Dayton's dismay, this one didn't go the way he ...
"Could you back up a bit, Mr. Foot, uh, you're out of focus."
This week, we get a lot Goofy. Robert welcomes Disney John and David, two former Disney cast members, into the studio and they are discussing A Goofy Movie (1995) and An Extremely Goofy Movie (2000). They share some love and some.... Well, let'...
1977 Limited Series ; Annie Hall
We continue our series looking at films and albums from the year 1977 with our best entry yet on the film side. The Oscar winner for Best Picture, Annie Hall was Woody Allen's first attempt at a film based in the real world. regardless of what ...
Live-Action Disney Limited Series ; The Apple Dumpling Gang
Disney John and Amber continue their journey through the classic live-action films from Walt Disney. This week it's orphans, gamblers, and incompetent bank robbers in The Apple Dumpling Gang.
" It isn't just one man, damn it. It's ZORRO." The Mask of Zorro (1998)
We continue of miniseries looking at films known for their sword fighting scenes. This week we discuss the film that inspired the series. Amber and Liam join Dayton in the studio as they discuss things they love, they don't like and a few of th...
1977 Limited Series; The Grand Illusion from Styx
Our journey through the year 1977 takes us the The Grand Illusion by the band Styx. Tim and Mike join Dayton in the studio to discuss an album many people are familiar with but have never heard the whole thing.
Top 7 LGBTQ+ Characters
For this Pride Month episode, we decided a top 7 would be a nice change. Dayton, Amber, and Robert countdown characters from books, movies, and TV that stand out, make us laugh, cry, and inspire. Representation matters.
Live-Action Disney Limited Series ; The Parent Trap (1961)
Amber and Disney John continue their journey through the live-action films of Walt Disney. This time it's twins, pranks, summer camp and Maureen O'hara... in The Parent Trap.
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Review of Ahsoka, season 1
May means Star Wars for many. We are no exception. We've reviewed every film in the franchise, so now we turn towards the Disney+ series, Ahsoka. Special guest John Reid from the 30 Something Movie podcast joins Dayton, Disney John, and David M...
1977 Limited Series; Smokey and the Bandit
We continue our look at the year 1977 with an iconic car, an iconic laugh, a girl called "Frog", a sheriff named Justice, and 400 cases of Coors beer.
"New Achievement!" Bonus Episode; Dungeon Crawler Carl
The book series that has taken over our ear holes! The apocalypse will be televised.Carl, Donut, the world dungeon, goblins, danger dingoes, the Enchanted Toe Ring of the Splatter Skunk, pop culture references, Survivor, Dungeons and Dra...
"Welcome to Sherwood, my lady!" Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
In our first of a very limited series, we look at a classic from the Golden Age of Cinema. Def Dave joins Robert and Dayton as they discuss Errol Flynn as the classic Robin Hood. https://youtube.com/@defdave1984?si=SfIhrW...
Live-Action Disney Limited Series ; The Absent Minded Professor
Our limited series looking at the live-action side of the Walt Disney continues with, well... that can't all be winners. That being said, the episode has a lot of good info and plenty of laughs. Our three former Disney cast members have a lot t...
A Review of Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett
Our first book review of the year and it's a great one! Liam and J.P. join Dayton to discuss his gateway book into the writings of Terry Pratchett and the Discworld series.
"Your name's Baby? B-A-B-Y Baby?"
Filmmaker Edgar Wright is known for Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs the World. But his most commercially successful film is never mentioned when his name comes up.This week, we jump behind the wheel and review the film Baby Driver...
1977 Limited Series, Sin After Sin from Judas Priest
We continue our series looking at albums from the year 1977 with special guest, Van Allen Plexico of the White Rocket Entertainment Network. This week we bang our heads to an often overlooked heavy metal classic from the metal gods, Judas Pries...
Super Group Draft
The studio is full with many lovers of music. Four of them have been tasked with drafting a brand new super group. One has been tasked with keeping the four in line and delivering grades and awards on their line ups.Dayton, John, Tim, an...
Live-Action Disney Limited Series ; Swiss Family Robinson
Disney John and Amber continue their limited series with guest Robert. This week, the Robinson family is shipwrecked and they have to learn how to survive in the wild.
Review of Promising Young Woman (2020)
Amber hosts returning guest JP, as they discuss the dark comedy with a lot to say. This is an important film that is not only well made, but entertaining and thought provoking. It should be required viewing in high school. Spoilers!...
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