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Channel 37's Audio Invasion

Paul Lagasse, Gary Lestergreyrock.libsyn.com
The Channel-37.net staff writers, Paul Lagasse and Gary Lester discuss Science Fiction. Every podcast brings a new topic whether Star Trek or Star Wars, or even current event or controversies in the Science Fiction World. We even try to have guests, both writers and real science people.
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Episodes

The Alien Factor Review

Paul and Gary celebrate five years of podcasting by reviewing movies with anniversaries this year. This Episode - "The Alien Factor" a campy 70's film Be Warned - SPOILERS!!! (and the return of the white van!

Jun 23, 201842 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Star Wars - Space Opera or Soap Opera

Paul and Gary discuss the latest Star Wars Movie - The Force Awakens. Warning!!! Spoilers - please watch the movie before listening. We know it's out of the theaters, but you can get it on video soon. Is Star Wars a Space Opera or a Soap Opera? Let us know what you think! Contact either paul@channel-37.net or gary@channel-37.net

Mar 25, 201850 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Episode 31

Paul and Gary review Omni Magazine's revival

Feb 07, 201845 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Audio Invasion - Episode 30

Paul and Gary at NostalgiCon! We record from the bar at a great day revisiting the 40's 50's and 60's By the way, neither Paul and Gary own a white van!

Sep 30, 201745 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Audio Invasion - Episode 28

What does brewing beer and writing have in common? Join Paul and Gary in another look at the world of writing. We have also included some writing exercises in this episode. Go ahead and listen and start writing today!

Jun 28, 201752 min

Episode 27 - Writing Part 1

Paul and Gary discuss writing science fiction in general and writing Channel 37 Science fiction in particular.

May 29, 201754 min

Episode 26 - Science Marches On

Paul and Gary discuss the March for Science event that took place on April 22 in Washington DC. Paul and Gary attended the rally and share their insights from the event #marchforscience

Apr 29, 201746 min

Episode 25

Paul and Gary (along with the grumpy ghost of Marcel Marceau) discuss space flight of the past as well as those science fiction-type plans for our future. Including, of course, the ones that didn't happen. We examined the questions: 1) Does the Earth have to be of one mind and purpose to conquer space, or, can we just fall into it? Also, how we will know when we have "arrived" in space.

Mar 21, 201740 min

Episode 24: Star Trek The other Series

Paul and Gary discuss Star Trek's Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise. Piccard really has no much to do with this episode except comments on his smooth core. Also, watch out for the goats!

Jan 25, 201749 min

Audio Invasion Episode 23

Paul and Gary discuss Star Trek: The Next Generation. After a less then wonderful first episode, how TNG came to be the flagship of the Star Trek world. Paul and Gary also share their favorite episode, and where they were at the premier of Episode One.

Oct 26, 201649 min

Episode 22

Paul and Gary celebrate fifty years of Star Trek! We focus on The Original Series and the movies. Part 2 will be about The Next Generation (Those kids today!) Paul and Gary share the earliest memories of Star Trek. Also, we offer great suggestions for Philosophy Majors for a rocking dissertation!

Sep 22, 201654 min

Episode 21 - Games (Nerd) People Play

Paul and Gary discuss their love for video games starting back in the days of "Pong" and continuing to the modern era. Despite anything you might hear on this episode, Paul and Gary really do love Texas! Show notes are found at Channel-37.net - look for Episode 21! Oh, we mention spoilers from the game "Lester Goddess of Phobos."

Aug 31, 201655 min

Episode 20 - Tech Happens

Paul and Gary examine technological failures in Science Fiction. Are these merely plot devices, or do they tell us something about ourselves? Listen and let us know what you think!

Jul 15, 201648 min

Episode 19 - Artificial Intellegence

Paul and Gary discuss Artificial Intelligence in the wake of Microsoft's Tay debacle. Paul also reveals his excitement at learning the "F" word, and Gary can relate to eating soap. Also, Paul and Gary reveal Three Simple Words, to survive if Artificial Intelligence takes over.

Apr 30, 201647 min

Episode 18 - World Building for the Stars

Paul and Gary discuss world building in general and how it relates to Star Wars and Star Trek. They also discuss some great ideas for new series ideas!

Mar 22, 201654 min

Episode 17 - "The Force Awakens" Part 3

SPOILERS! SPOILERS! SPOILERS!!!! Paul and Gary Review Star Wars "The Force Awakens!" DO NOT HEAR THIS UNTIL YOU WATCH "The Force Awakens!" We also look at our predictions in Part 2 (Episode 16).

Feb 03, 201650 min

Episode 16

Paul and Gary watch and comment about the Star Wars "The Force Awakens" teasers and trailers. Also, we make six predictions about the movie.

Nov 28, 201552 min

Episode 15 - Star Wars Part 1

Star Wars - The Force Awakens is Coming! In anticipation, Paul and Gary discuss the past Star Wars movies. This will be the first in a series of three. Part Two will focus on predictions for the new movie and Part Three will be a review of The Force Awakens.

Oct 28, 201541 min

Episode 14 - Spaceships!

By viewer demand, Paul and Gary discuss various types of spaceships, comparing and contrasting designs.

Sep 24, 201544 min

Episode 13

Paul and Gary interview noted Science Fiction Poet and Author Vonnie Winslow Crist.

Aug 24, 201540 min

Episode 12 - Interview with World Renown Director John Vaughn

Paul and Gary interview International Director John Vaughn. John Vaughn talks about his latest film "Lammas Night" (an Expialidocious Production). Paul and Gary also discuss Balticon 49, with all the latest gossip (Yes, Shirl, that means you)

Jun 22, 201543 min

Audio Invasion Episode 11

What were the great computers of Science Fiction. The Hal 9000? Colossus? The machine? Paul and Gary discuss their thoughts about these great machines... and others!

May 18, 201545 min

Episode 10 - Authors

Paul and Gary discuss authors that influenced them. Also, some of the issues that are in the Science Fiction writing world today

Apr 29, 201545 min

Paul and Gary On Science Fiction Movies

Paul Lagasse and Gary Lester discuss several movies that influenced us as Channel 37 writers. We also do an overview of some movies that we felt we important in the development of Science Fiction as a genre.

Feb 12, 201546 min

Podcast 6 - The Con Game

Ever want to attend a con? We provide helpful hints on how to enjoy (and survive) a con!

Jan 30, 20146 min

Podcast 5 - Creatures of the Night!

What are real stories behind Vampires, Werewolves, and Zombies? All this and more will be answered in this highly informative podcast about our favorite "Creatures of the Night!"

Oct 23, 201315 min
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