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Anomaly Podcast

Jen and Angelaanomalypodcast.com
The Anomaly Podcast offers unique insights into the world of sic fi and fantasy. This women-hosted, fun-loving show will satisfy your craving for something different with entertaining (some say hilarious) and enlightening commentary on your favorite movies, TV shows, books, and games. Podcasting since 2007 from South Central Texas—we're the halfway point between Muggle and Geek.
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Episodes

Data's Daughter: How TNG's "The Offspring" leads to Star Trek Picard

Visit the website to find show notes, subscribe, learn more about the show and get in touch at AnomalyPodcast.com In this transmission of Anomaly, we discuss a classic TNG episode from Season 3: "The Offspring" (Ep. 13). We chat about the plot, the acting, the directing, and the clues embedded in the story that we can follow all the way to Star Trek: Picard Season 1. Donate: Via Paypal What did you think of "The Offspring" or Season One of Picard? Let us know by emailing girlygeekz@gmail.com or ...

Apr 04, 202030 min

Our thoughts on the S1 Picard Premiere: Remembrance

Donate: Via Paypal We're back with a review of the premiere episode of Picard, entitled: "Remembrance". Angela and I discuss our thoughts on the premiere and suggest Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes and past Anomaly Podcast episodes that you should watch to supplement your enjoyment of Picard. What did you think of the first episode? Do you agree or disagree with us? Let us know by emailing your written message or voice memo to girlygeekz@gmail.com or call our voicemail line at 432-363-47...

Feb 01, 202046 min

Rise of Skywalker Review and Discussion Anomaly

Visit the website to find show notes, subscribe, learn more about the show and get in touch at AnomalyPodcast.com We are back with a discussion and review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker! As always, Angela and I try to give our honest opinions while maintaining fun and humor. We're fans first and have been since 1977. The first few minutes of this review are spoiler-free. Then we sound the alarm and delve deep into what we liked, loved, and wished they'd done better. Once you finish this epi...

Dec 30, 201949 min

What’s Next for Anomaly? Plus 2019 Summer TV & Movie Reviews

Send us an email: AnomalyPodcast.com/Contact In this episode, Angela and Jen talk about what they've been up to, what the future of Anomaly is, as well as some news and reviews about TV and movies. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on our progress Catching Up 2:00 Our recent break (what’s the deal?) 2:40 Angela’s Birthday “Pools Party” 3:40 Angela gives Jen a “Peopling Buff”—What they were and how they worked Movie News and Reviews Star Wars Discussions 12: 15 Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise...

Sep 14, 201939 min

SciFi Fantasy Movie and TV News Plus Your Emails

Show Notes Contact via Email Voice Mail: 432-363-4742 Support Anomaly Subscribe This geeky summer is SUPER BUSY— there's much to talk about! Angela and I start by discussing the perils of Fornite and gaming with "other" people online. Then we dive into some sci-fi fantasy movie and television news, make some great podcast suggestions, and read and respond to your awesome emails. Topics: Batman casting The Black Widow filming Jurassic World 3 Wheel of Time casting Picard (we play the trailers) Th...

Jul 21, 201954 min

Anomaly End Game Review

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate: Tinyurl.com/AnomalyDonate Anomaly Website: AnomalyPodcast.Com Avengers: End Game was not just a film with a great storyline and excellent performances. It was an paralleled, unifying experience that we shared with a room full of fellow fans. We were as ONE for 3 hours and 2 minutes. We cried and cheered together...some of us even hugged it out afterwards. A movie that can move an audience in that manner, is indeed unique. Ave...

Jun 27, 201956 min

Star Trek Discovery S2 Finale Discussion

Important Links Subscribe Now Donate Email: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voicemail: 432-363-4742 Web: Anomaly podcast.com Episode of Anomaly Asks the question: Was the season 2 finale of Star Trek Discovery too much story for too few episodes? Jen and Angela take a fair and fun look at what the Discovery writers got right and what they could have done better. WARNING: this podcast episode is full of favorite moments, interesting points, and good fun. Listen at your own risk. What do you think? Drop or u...

May 19, 201940 min

Anomaly Defends underrated sci fi movies: Æon Flux & Passengers

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate Anomaly Website: AnomalyPodcast.Com It's taken a while for SciFi to get a foot-hold as a serious genre. Yet even now some cinematic SciFi still gets panned and under appreciated. Angela and Jen want to challenge that idea. So they have each picked an underrated Sci fi movie that got an unfair shake. Check out their second look at Passengers (2016) and Æon Flux (2005). Æon Flux is available to watch on Netflix and Passengers wi...

May 01, 201944 min

Captain Marvel Review and the Evolution of Women Sci-Fi/Fantasy Characters

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate: Tinyurl.com/AnomalyDonate Anomaly Website: AnomalyPodcast.Com The first 12 minutes features our spoiler free thoughts on the Captain Marvel movie. A spoiler alert sounds shortly after. Captain Marvel represents the idea that you can hit the dust, fail, and then rise to the occasion. In this review of the Captain Marvel movie, Jen and Angela talk about the film's strengths and weaknesses and compare it to Wonder Woman movie. T...

Mar 31, 20191 hr 3 min

X-Files: "Jose Chung's from Outer Space" Chat

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate: Tinyurl.com/AnomalyDonate Anomaly Website: AnomalyPodcast.com Our chat on “Jose Chung’s from Outer Space”, was originally released around 2008. In it we discussed the comical X-Files episode, which may just be the best ever. Stick around after the credits for this edition of Anomaly to hear the first half of the episode, where we talked about the last few episodes of Ronald D. Moore's Battlestar Galactica. To find more classi...

Mar 17, 201946 min

Part 2: "Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson Discussion (SPOILERS)

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate: Tinyurl.com/AnomalyDonate Anomaly Website: AnomalyPodcast.Com In part two of her review of "Skyward", Jen is joined Rico Dosti and Rick Peete, to discuss their in-depth thoughts on Brandon Sanderson’s latest Sci-Fi novel. This transmission of Anomaly is part two of the review, and it's full of spoilers. For a spoiler-free review, please listen to Part One first . Next week: a re-released installment from 2010, all about the c...

Mar 04, 201952 min

Part 1 Skyward by Brandon Sanderson NON-SPOILER Review

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate: Anomaly Website Jen is joined Rico Dosti from Treks in Sci Fi and Anomaly listener, supporter, and long-time pal, Rick P., to discuss our thoughts on Brandon Sanderson’s Sci-Fi novel, “Skyward". This is Part 1 of the review, a spoiler free synopsis and discussion. Subscribe to make sure you catch Part 2, next week, where we talk about the book in greater detail....

Feb 23, 201927 min

Shipping Sci Fi Fantasy Characters

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate Anomaly Website Listen as Jen, and her guests Noah and Tamara, play match-maker for characters from Star Wars , Star Trek , Harry Potter , Buck Rogers , Marvel , and DC . They also talk about their favorite romantic "Muggle" films—movies like When Harry Met Sally , The Quiet Man , Charade, and Sleepless in Seattle . Be apart of the show by calling our voicemail line at 432-363-4742. Thanks for listening and subscribing! We'll ...

Feb 17, 201947 min

Anomaly: Discovery Season 2 Episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4

Contact us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail Line: 432-363-4742 Donate Anomaly Website Subscribe Star Trek Discovery's 2nd Season is off to a GREAT start! Find out what we have to say about all the things that happened in episodes 1,2,3, and four. Thanks for listening!...

Feb 11, 201942 min

Bonus: Fireside Geek Chat, TRF 2018

Bonus chat featuring Jen and Angela in the wild of The Texas Renaissance Festival campgrounds, "talking geek" with friends. At the end of the very end you'll find Star Trek Holiday music by Rick Moyer. Please visit the show notes at AnomalyPodcast.com for links to episodes mentioned in the introduction. And contact us at girlygeekz@gmail.com or by calling our voicemail line at 432-363-4742 Thank you for subscribing, supporting the show, and sharing us with your friends! We'll be back in 2019 wit...

Dec 24, 20181 hr

The Tardis Twirl: A John Barrowman Panel 2018

RED ALERT! Explicit content! Parental discretion is advised! John Barrowman, know to some as Captain Jack from Dr. Who, was at Alamo City Comic Con this November and Jen and her niece were able to see his energetic, crazy-fun panel. Listen to the episode and see the show notes for photos! http://www.anomalypodcast.com/shownotes/john-barrowman-panel-2018/ Contact: AnomalyPodcast.com/Contact 432-363-4742 (Google Voice Mail) Email your an audio comment to GirlyGeekz@Gmail.Com...

Dec 04, 201838 min

Captain Picard Series, News, Speculation, and More

Jen and Angela chat about the recently announced Picard Series coming to CBS All Access, the Emmy Tribute to Star Trek, and a complaint about their children being on the podcast. Stick around at the end for a short report on Alamo City Comic Con, what's coming up next on Anomaly, and the audio from the Emmy Tribute. Thank you so much for listening to Anomaly and subscribing to the show! Email us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Call Us: 432-363-4742 Find back episodes: http://www.AnomalyPodcast.Com...

Oct 30, 201836 min

The Anomaly of the Future

Don't forget to subscribe to Anomaly so you never miss a new episode release! Jen and Angela are back in the saddle again with a frank chat about the future of the Anomaly Podcast. We'd love your help in improving the show. Got ideas? Comments? Send them to girlygeekz@gmail.com or call 432-363-4742 and leave a message.

Aug 21, 201837 min

What's the deal with "Solo: A Star Wars Story?"

Check out Jen and Angela's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" review, and find out why you should ignore everything bad you may have heard about the movie. ON YOUR TOES, TROOPER! SPOILERS! What did YOU think of the movie? Email us at girlygeekz@gmail.com or call our voicemail line at 432-363-4742. If you like our show, please share it with your friends and consider a donation to help us keep the podcast going. Send via PayPal to girlygeekz@gmail.com . Thank you!!!...

Jun 01, 201827 min

Anomaly-Netflix-Originals-You-Should-Be-Watching

Are you overwhelmed with the shear amount of choices when browsing Netflix? Do you often get so confused that after 30 minutes of looking you just watch Parks and Rec or Star Trek TNG for the 25 time? Is it time for you to broaden your horizons and find something new on Netflix Originals? Great! You are in the right place. No, we have not been able to watch every show, but we do have some ideas you might like. In this episode we cover the shows that caught our eyes, and give our honest opinion. ...

May 06, 201848 min

Do Picard and Crusher ever get together? An exploration of their relationship in the TNG novels (PART 1 : Death in Winter)

Email girlygeekz@gmail.com or call the voicemail line at 432-363-4742 to contribute to the next episode. Do Picard and Crusher ever find happiness together? If you’re like me, you’ve been asking this question for decades. Fret no longer, shipper! There are books that develop the romance between them! We’ll explore them all in this new Anomaly series all about the Picard/Crusher relationship. I kick off the series with a review of the Star Trek The Next Generation novel: Death In Winter by Michae...

Mar 17, 201838 min

Discovery Season 1 Recap and Listener Mail

SPOILER Alert! Jen and Angela survived the Bolian Brain Pox! They return to talk about the things they liked and disliked about Season 1 of Star Trek Discovery and the season finale. And reply to listener mail. Please subscribe to Anomaly and share it with your friends. If you really enjoy the show, consider donating or leave us a review on iTunes. AnomalyPodcast.com Girlygeekz@gmail.com Voicemail line: 432-363-4742...

Feb 17, 201859 min

Conflict and Controversy | Star Wars The Last Jedi Podcast Review

Subscribe to Anomaly via OverCast, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or visit AnomalyPodcast.com for more subscription options. Visit the show notes for links to the Phasma review and others links mentioned. Star Wars Fandom is split on The Last Jedi. What do Jen and Angela think about the movie? Don't worry, they'll tell you. A SPOILER ALERT is played after they give a non-spoiler mini-review. Show Notes: AnomalyPodcast.com/ShowNotes/Last-Jedi-Podcast-Review Contact us: 432-363-4742 girlygeekz@gm...

Dec 21, 201738 min

Felicia Day Panel | Wizard World Austin 2017

Subscribe to Anomaly via OverCast, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or visit AnomalyPodcast.com for more subscription options. This episode features a recording from our seats in the Wizard World 2017 audience during the Felicia Day Panel. Umm, that's Felicia Day of The Guild, Supernatural, and MSTK3 if you didn't recognize the name. She talks about the characters she plays, her career, Austin, being a geek mom and more! Visit a Wizard World near you! They're a lot of fun. Contact us: 432-363-474...

Dec 19, 201748 min

Something About Star Trek Discovery's Fall Finale (Ep 8 and 9)

If you have any comments, you can leave them in our show notes, on FB ( group and/or fan and/or page ), Twitter, by emailing us your written or recorded feedback or calling our voicemail line at 432-363-4742. SPOILER ALERT! This episode is all about the fall finale of Star Trek Discovery, including episodes 8: Si Vis Pacem, Para Vellum, and 9: Into the Forest. It was recorded at Wizard World Austin, with Rico Dosti from Treks in Sci-Fi. You can find him at TrekSF.com If you like our podcast, ple...

Nov 23, 201738 min

DAY THREE: Wizard World Austin 2017 Booth Chat

AnomalyPodcast.com/Contact 432-363-4742 (Google Voice Mail) Email your an audio comment to GirlyGeekz@Gmail.Com I hope you’re enjoying our Wizard World Austin booth chats ( DAY ONE and DAY TWO ). If you haven’t already listened to Day ONE and TWO, be sure to check those out first. You don’t want to miss them, lots of fun things happened. As I mentioned before, we recorded reports each day at our booth, along with a few mini skirt topics like “what real life super powers do you have?”, and a Star...

Nov 21, 201714 min

DAY TWO: Wizard World Austin 2017 Booth Chat

AnomalyPodcast.com/Contact 432-363-4742 (Google Voice Mail) Email your an audio comment to GirlyGeekz@Gmail.Com I hope you enjoyed DAY ONE of our Wizard World Austin 2017 booth chats. If you haven’t listened yet, move one episode up in the feed. Additional Topics Discussed 3:10 Meeting Felicia Day & Nichelle Nichols at Wizard World Austin 2017 4:10 Felicia Day's Panel 5:41 Photo ops at Wizard World are always great and totally worth it 6:21 The crowd reaction when Jason Momoa enters the buil...

Nov 21, 201728 min

DAY ONE : Wizard World Austin 2017 BOOTH CHAT

AnomalyPodcast.com/Contact 432-363-4742 (Google Voice Mail) Email your an audio comment to GirlyGeekz@Gmail.Com Possible SPOILER for Star Trek Discovery's Season Finale located at (21:23-23:00). Angela and I made it home yesterday evening, after an exciting three day weekend at Wizard World Austin 2017. SO MUCH happened and we can’t wait to share it all with you so you’re getting a bunch of episodes all at once! Yay, you! All three of the booth chats are available now in our feed now, so once yo...

Nov 21, 201746 min

Special Wizard World Austin Announcement

Contact Us: girlygeekz@gmail.com Voice Mail: 432-363-4742 AnomalyPodcast.com Visit Wizard World Austin online for tickets Subscribe to Anomaly through Overcast or Stitcher Radio or stream episodes at AnomalyPodcast.com Come visit us at our media booth at Wizard World Austin, or follow us on Twitter and Facebook for live coverage of the con. Thanks for Listening!...

Nov 16, 20176 min

Which Sci-Fi/Fantasy Character’s Personality Type are you? | Anomaly

Show notes for this episode can be found here: http://www.anomalypodcast.com/shownotes/personality-type…n-sci-fi-fantasy/ In this edition of Anomaly, Jen and Angela discussed: How the Tests are used How they can help you with your friendships and work Introverts and Extroverts explained Whether or not the test is accurate and how the results can be improved Which personality types Jen and Angela are and which famous people and fictional characters they compare to The Myers-Briggs personality typ...

Nov 09, 201754 min
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