It was a 90-degree day in New York City over the weekend, perfect to get an all-new episode of Alpha Waves Radio. 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. Oh, and apparently, you can get all the details you never wanted to know about 'Stranger Things' this season simply by playing a little Monopoly. 

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. Oh, and Paramount+ decided to give Michael an unexpected birthday present by inviting him (and likely many others) to the red carpet premiere of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' in Manhattan, only to realize that, in a rare move, Michael will actually be out of the city for a weekend. And no, he ain't happy about it. And did we mention the slap? One month later? 

We go back in time — not just to 1980s punk rock, 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. We also get a trip inside the Trekkie fan closet, while getting the latest on whether Hugh Grant really is coming to Doctor Who, and if the world really needs Avatar 2.

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. And he chats about the third season of 'Umbrella Academy,' Courtney Cox in the next Scream movie, trouble on 'The Boys' spinoff, and 'Back to the Future's' Christopher Lloyd making his way to the Star Wars universe. How do we ever catch our breath?

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? What Michael Hinman shares about the man behind Mr. Sulu — and a longtime friend of this very show — might surprise you. Plus, meet the new star of Quantum Leap. And Michael is in love with the new 'Star Trek: Picard' theme song.

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. But who do you think is Michael's favorite Batman theme composer? You'll have to listen to find out, but we'll give you a hint: Her name begins with Shirley and ends with Walker. Also, when are we going to see Babylon 5 return? J. Michael Straczynski has an update. And a tribute to the late, great Sally Kellerman. 

Michael Hinman explores the decision by ViacomCBS to change its corporate name to Paramount — a brand that hasn't exactly been exuding sunshine and rainbows at the box office in recent years. But is this smart? Is the Paramount+ streaming service on the right path? Also, updates on the next — and final — seasons of Stranger Things on Netflix, Quentin Tarantino's Star Trek idea, and why a certain radio show host still hasn't watched Book of Boba Fett.

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. Plus, Universal's Quantum Leap takes a huge leap forward with a pilot director everyone should be excited about. And who is actually surprised that Marvel has removed its original programming from Netflix now that Disney+ is big and bad and not going anywhere. Finally, Michael says goodbye not only once again to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor Aron Eisenberg, but to a colleague from his early radio years who passed away last week.