This week, we're looking at the Twilight Zone episode "A Passage for Trumpet." It's the story of a down-on-his-luck musician named Joey Crown, played by Twilight Zone veteran Jack Klugman. Joey is happiest when he's playing trumpet for a crowd of eager fans. But, life isn't made up of only exciting music gigs. In our analysis of "A Passage for Trumpet," we'll talk about why Joey believes that the music only sounds good when he's drunk; we'll talk about this interesting in-between life and death space, with a couple of references to the movie Poltergeist; and I'll reveal my moment of awe. So, grab your keys, and let's unlock this door to the fifth dimension. As always, spoiler alert. If you have note seen the episode, go check it out and then come back here for the analysis. We're walking through Rod Serling's class Twilight Zone series and asking difficult questions about life. So, if you love The Twilight Zone, science fiction, or even just philosophizing about life, consider joining us on this journey. There's always room for more. *If you're struggling with suicidal thoughts, please, reach out to 988 for some help. Despite what you might be feeling in the moment, the world does need you; there is hope in both present and the future. We just need to help you see it for yourself. Here is some more information regarding help: https://988lifeline.org/ Google form to rate this Twilight Zone episode: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftz8kQD6CuJ7V8wr8iIg584yXdDIpU2r8Sja63gjAPUmsU-w/viewform?usp=sharing Discord: discord.gg/QjNY9jcyFZ X Handle: x.com/keyofishow YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thekeyofimagination Head over to thekeyofimagination.com to learn more about me, check out my Twilight Zone trinkets and collectibles, and to to continue the conversation. Episode outline: 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Plot synopsis 02:37 Episode Specifics 03:03 Episode tidbits 04:13 My initial thoughts 05:22 Question 1 15:15 Question 2 20:43 Question 3 22:22 Episode rating 23:01 Next episode and your questions 23:24 Listener shout-outs and messages from me 25:51 How to get involved and how to support the show No show did a better job than The Twilight Zone at generating awe and wonder within its audience. It just so happens that awe is exactly what we need in these difficult, divisive times. So, join me, Joe Meyer, and let's walk through the fifth dimension with Rod Serling. Along the way, we'll discuss big questions and relate them back to our Twilight Zone episodes. Opening and Ending theme: by Jacob Williams @jakeproduces on Fiverr #twilightzone #rodserling #scifi #zone #outerlimits #sciencefiction