In this episode, Patrick and Jaime welcome AvP Galaxy’s Adam Zeller for a bold and timely conversation about a major development: the possible return of the Predator—this time, in a sequel to Alien: Romulus. What could this mean for the future of the Alien franchise? Is it a bold evolution, or a risky crossover just as Alien is rediscovering its creative core? Together, we explore the legacy of both creatures, the pitfalls of merging iconic IPs, and the essential question at the heart of it all:...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 16 min
It's here—a real trailer for FX's Alien: Earth ! On this massive roundtable, the entire PO Team breaks down every frame of this amazing new look into the world of Noah Hawley's soon-to-be-released series. This was recorded live, on YouTube. Subscribe to us there so you don't miss any future live episodes (we have quite a few of them planned!): https://www.youtube.com/@PerfectOrganismPodcast And join the new Perfect Organism subreddit, while you're at it! It's a great place to interact with us an...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Listener Peter Wright wrote to us back in January with a killer episode idea: what if Ripley never made it off the ship, but someone (or something) else had? In today's show—a loose continuation of our ongoing "What If" series—Perry, Andie, Ross, and Patrick tease through all the various ways that question could play out. What if Dallas had survived? Would he have known to check on Special Order 937? What if Lambert had survived? Would she have jumped ship, overwhelmed by fear, and come back wit...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min
On today's show we welcome back Matt Savage (IG: mattasav.concept ) to talk about his amazing work as a concept artist on Alien: Romulus . Matt's work on numerous design elements of the film—most famous being the Corbelan IV (interior as well as exterior!)—lent a tremendous amount of realism and believability to Fede Alvarez's film. Join Jaime and Patrick as they chat with Matt about bringing this amazing universe to life! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and o...
May 20, 2025•49 min
The release date for Alien: Earth just dropped—along with new images. Patrick and Jaime dive into first impressions, what’s got us excited, and what’s raising eyebrows. Join us for a quick breakdown of everything we just learned. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please cons...
May 14, 2025•11 min
In this episode, the Perfect Organism crew dives deep into the mystery of what Weyland-Yutani knew and when. With Alien: Earth on the horizon, we're asking the big questions: Were other ships sent to retrieve the creature? How long has the Company been tracking it? What don’t we know? This is a riveting, high-stakes conversation packed with theories, revelations, and just the right amount of paranoia. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, ple...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In what has become an annual Alien Day ritual, the team at Perfect Organism Podcast comes together to discuss the highlights of Alien Day 2025, what we saw, what we heard, and how we experienced it. The conversation then moves towards the Alien Earth clips and the excitement and mystery surrounding the series as we await a premiere date. This was a fun and substantive conversation we hope you enjoy! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, pleas...
Apr 27, 2025•50 min
In this episode, Jaime and Christian sit down with Doug McCarthy and Paul King to explore Beneath London: The Story of Alien War —their gripping short documentary chronicling one of fandom’s most legendary events. From construction to opening day, Doug and Paul pull back the curtain on a hidden chapter of Alien history, revealing how they stitched together decades-old footage and firsthand accounts to bring audiences back into the heart of the action, over 30 years ago. Beneath London: The Story...
Apr 26, 2025•51 min
In this exclusive Alien Day episode, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Martin and Chad, two key architects behind the haunting 4K Legacy Cut of Alien 3 . From Martin’s earliest experiments in Photoshop to the painstaking restoration of a cinematic myth, we dive deep into the hidden story of how one of the Alien saga’s most storied chapters was brought roaring into the 21st century. To find out more about the 4K Legacy Cut restoration, go to https://www.a34k.net/ There's lots more to come today, so...
Apr 26, 2025•42 min
Episode art by Tristan Jones (IG: @tristans_bones) HAPPY ALIEN DAY 2025!! Looking back through the history of cinema, there are very few - if any - monsters as iconic as the Alien. But why is that? Why are we so afraid of it, intrigued by it, obsessed with it? Why does it speak to audiences in 2025 with just as much power as it did nearly five decades ago? In this episode (which is something of a third installment in our Anatomy of an Alien Film series), Jaime and Patrick discuss these sorts of ...
Apr 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
(Note: the episode art is an itsy-bitsy preview of the full design that will be revealed on April 26th) One of our favorite Alien Day traditions is our annual t-shirt unveiling. Over the past near-decade, we've gotten to work with tons of gifted artists from around Alien fandom – and this year is VERY MUCH no exception. DeadDark – whose actual name is Ross, and who can be found on IG here (for his digital art @deaddark23) and here (for his tattooing @_deaddark) – is a crazy talented artist/ Alie...
Apr 24, 2025•57 min
In this dynamic follow-up to our first installment, Perry, Andie, Patrick, and Jaime dive deep into the characters of the ALIEN films, when they soar, when they fall flat, and how the modern studio system shapes not just how movies are made, but how we experience them. This episode is spirited, unfiltered, and full of sharp insights and passionate debate. With Alien: Romulus now out and Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth on the horizon, there’s no better time to talk about what makes a character resonat...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 307
In this quick-hit episode, Jaime and Holden dive into the newest glimpse of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth—a just-released clip that runs over a minute, the longest footage we've seen yet. But is it just a tease? Will we get a full trailer? And most importantly… are we convinced? Join us as we unpack it all. Enjoy!
Mar 24, 2025•17 min
When we last had concept artist Nick Stath on Perfect Organism (way back at episode 240, released on Alien Day 2024!), we were just months from the release of Alien: Romulus . Given how intimately involved Nick was with the artistic appearance of that movie, we had to be very careful to avoid spoiling anything. But now we've had Romulus out and in the world for seven months (can you believe it?), and we circled back with Nick to discuss his Romulus contributions in great detail. Please make sure...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 306
The wait is over! In this electrifying episode, the Perfect Organism team dives headfirst into the newly released teaser trailer for Alien: Earth and the latest marketing footage as the countdown to Noah Hawley’s bold new series begins. From the eerie, mysterious setting to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse of what could be a brand-new Xenomorph, we break down every thrilling detail. What secrets lurk beneath the surface? What does this fresh take mean for the Alien legacy? Join us as we dissec...
Mar 06, 2025•41 min•Ep. 305
A lot of talk in fandom as of late has centered around where the Alien franchise should go next. Can we handle another film with an "airlock sequence," a countdown, a beacon, etc.? Or do audiences want something completely new and wholly inventive? In today's episode—the first of a two- (or maybe three- or maybe more?) part series, Jaime and Patrick discuss where the saga could go next by examining where it's come from. We're first examining this through the key plot elements in Alien films, dis...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 304
In this episode, Perry, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Alien: Romulus creature performer Trevor Newlin for a deep dive into his incredible work. From undergoing a full-body scan to stepping into a legacy pioneered by Bolaji Badejo, Trevor shares the fascinating process of bringing the film’s terrifying creature to life. He takes us behind the scenes of making a film on the scale of Alien: Romulus and how the experience has shaped his career and perspective. This was a truly fantastic conversat...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 303
The team at Perfect Organism Podcast dives into the recently released 40-second teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth . While many expected a full trailer with actual footage from the series, what we got was something entirely different. Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Adam, and Xander share their thoughts on whether this teaser hit the mark and lived up to expectations. Though Holden couldn’t join us for this episode, he was with us in spirit! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Fo...
Jan 28, 2025•56 min•Ep. 302
In this episode, Jaime, Patrick and Perry talk with Iván Pohárnok and Viktoria Stieber about their practical effect work on Alien Romulus. From working with Aileen Wu to creating the mechanism for Andy's upgrade, Ivan and Viktoria go in to wonderful detail about the rigors of working on a very practical film, the hours involved and what they're most proud of. This episode is a fantastic and detailed look behind the curtain of a film the size of Romulus. We hope you enjoy! // Apple Podcasts: bit....
Jan 14, 2025•54 min•Ep. 301
As we close out a banner year in Alien fandom, we return to our series dedicated to the game that changed everything: Alien: Isolation . When we last had Andy Kelly on the show, he was telling us about a book he was in the very early stages of writing. Now that that book ( Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion ) is released (and is spectacular!), we had Andy on the show again for a rousing conversation on Isolation 's enduring legacy. Thank you all for an INCREDIBLE 2024!! // Apple Pod...
Jan 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 300
In this episode, the whole gang gets together to reinvestigate the original Alien trilogy through the lens of Survival, Rescue and Grief. Why do the first three films resonate so deeply all these years later? Was it just about the characters or something more? Join Patrick, Jaime, Andie, Perry, Xander, Adam and Holden as we explore the many themes presented in the films. It's a fun and contemplative ride. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects,...
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 299
How often do you get to hear directly from an actor who got to be facehugged? In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Andie get the full download from the wonderful actor Aileen Wu, whose performance as Navarro is a real highlight of this fascinating movie. Aileen talks about building her character, getting to know her ship (and her crewmates), how that majestic chestbursting sequence came to life, and so much more. Aileen was an absolute delight to talk to, and we're so excited to share this in...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 261
In this episode, the whole gang sits down to discuss the news of a sequel to ALIEN: Romulus being green-lit by 20th Century Studios, as well as what Ridley Scott's cryptic comments on his own Alien sequel might be. We are pleased to announce that Holden Wilhoite has joined Perfect Organism Podcast as a full time team member and a contributing host. Sit back, relax and listen as Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Xander, Adam and Holden jump right into what the future could be. This is an exciting tim...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 260
Creative Assembly's announcement of an official AAA-level sequel to Alien: Isolation was an unforgettable moment for fans around the world who've spent the last decade clamoring for a follow-up to the greatest Alien game ever made. In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Perry are joined once again by the always wonderful Adam Zeller of AvP Galaxy to discuss this news in depth. What does Creative Assembly need to nail? What storylines might this game follow? What kind of development timelines mi...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 295
A Perfect Organism Podcast News Update! In this 30 minute update, Patrick & Jaime talk about Alien: Rogue Incursion and what to expect when the game releases and thengo on to talk about the Alien: Romulus sequel news that had been confirmed last week. Make sure you preorder Alien: Rogue Incursion here , if you haven't already! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the convers...
Oct 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 294
We're just two months away from the December 19th release date of the highly anticipated Alien: Rogue Incursion , the first-ever Alien VR title. Starring fan-favorite Zula Hendricks (and Davis 01!), Rogue Incursion is shaping up to be, well ... a game changer! In this extensive roundtable interview, Jaime and Patrick chat with TQ Jefferson (Survios' CPO), Alex White ( Rogue Incursion 's writer), and Tate Mosesian (Studio Art Director) about Rogue Incursion 's story, design, gameplay, and tons mo...
Oct 22, 2024•51 min•Ep. 293
How do you design something that can scare audiences in a society that's seen almost everything? That was the gauntlet before Alien Romulus conceptual designer Dane Hallett and director Fede Alvarez. Join us as we discuss the process of creating something unique and terrifying for the latest Alien film with master artist Dane Hallett and a new guest on the show, Holden Wilhoite. If you want to follow Dane and his work on Instagram, go to @DANE_HALLETT_ART // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganis...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 292
This is a huge day for fandom, and we're here with a minisode to mark the occasion. Much, MUCH more to come. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support . We’ve got some great perks available! // And as always, please consider r...
Oct 07, 2024•10 min•Ep. 291
We often talk about how gorgeous the Alien films look. How lived-in they feel, how great the ship designs are, how iconic the creatures have become. But so much of what makes the Alien Saga special isn't visual at all: it's what they sound like. In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and Adam chat with Lee Gilmore, Alien: Romulus ' Supervising Sound Editor, about the huge honor—and challenge—of adding to that rich sonic history with this new film. Wondering how they got the Corbelan IV t...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 290
We last spoke with Fede Alvarez, director of Alien: Romulus , shortly before the film premiered. Now that it's been out a few weeks, we circled back with Fede to ask A LOT of questions about it! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.c...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 289
