Merry New Year! Seong Ji-Hun, aka #456, is back for another round of Squid Games and so are we. It seems Netflix dropped a belated Christmas gift in their subscribers' laps in form of the Korean dark dramedy: Squid Games Season Two. And Sci-Fi Carnival hosts, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel, aren't wasting any time nerding-out with impunity over the sequel and its inspired think pieces that include: How to cope when the voting majority keeps screwing you over. What to do when your expensi...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Sci-Fi carnival is back for it's second podcast. That right, we didn't do sh#%% all year. Don't know what to tell you. It's been a sobering couple of months as sci-fi marches towards sci-fa. In this episode, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out with impunity over Matt Ruff's "Destroyer of Worlds: A Return to Lovecraft Country. We take a three hour Loftcraftion Rollar Coaster ride to find out: How many times will Maryck mispronounce Hecuba? What to do when home training goes out the w...
Dec 25, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 54
Admittedly a slow start to 2024, nevertheless, the Sci-fi Carnival crew is happy to announce we are back to nerd-out with impunity about all things Sci-Fi. In this episode, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel kick off the New Year by going balls to the walls over: Sandworms and colonizer origin stories, The ramifications of inviting needy higher life forms to live on your home planet without telling nobody. X-Men and other gen-X / millennial sci-fi past times. How to cope when you have ...
Apr 30, 2024•2 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 53
Happy NYE, party people! To close out 2023, Sci-Fi Carnival is nerding out over villians' unsung allies in an episode we affectionately refer to as "The Help." That's right. We are honoring those who make our worse nightmares possible. Where would Dracula be with Renfield? Where would Kealego be without the Baldung Coven? It's time these enablers get their flowers.
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 52
The crew at Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over weaponized cloning and murderous dopplegängers. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel comb the tunnels over: Clones vs. dopplegängers What exactly is a blackploitation film? What to do if you meet yourself in the same realty. And why video evidence won't save you from the antics of your doppelgängers
Nov 28, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Season 4Ep. 52
Happy Halloween! In honor of spooky season. The Sci-Fi Carnival Crew crew is nerding-out over exorcisms and good old fashion demon possession. Why? Because why not? In this episode, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel, dive into the underworld to get the bottom of... Whatever happened to Regan McNeil, What to do if your livestock gives birth to a human baby, The real issue with Beetlejuice. And what you should do when rich people run out of sh** to do....
Oct 29, 2023•2 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 51
After an unannounced summer hiatus, Sci-Fi Carnival is back in full form. This month, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are nerding-out with impunity over corporate meddling in science fiction. The chaotic trio submerged themselves into the worlds of: Billionaires who exploit dino DNA for fun and profit. Corporations who fast track "medical break throughs" that cause a pandemic that wipes out a profound portion of humanity positioning chimpanzees to rule the world. Submersibles Transatlanti...
Sep 30, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Season 4Ep. 50
The Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back together to nerd-out with impunity over libraries aka the place where sci-fi dreams are made. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Chicago Public Libraries, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are making the case for why libraries are more relevent now than ever. We go deep in the card catalog over: Knowledge: friend or foe The time between book banning and book burning The library scene in every adventure film...
Apr 29, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 4Ep. 49
As Women's History Month comes to a close, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out with impunity over the portrayal of women in sci-fi over the years. Starting with the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet" to the 2022 academy award winning film "Everything Everywhere All At Once," the carnival jumps through multiverses of female Sci-Fi narratives to analyze: The weird a** daddy complex, The Id and the west. The rise of single black mothers, God Wannabes, The Woke 50's....
Apr 01, 2023•2 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 49
Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over trauma porn in science fiction. Host Maryck AlIyson and James Robinson comb through sci-fi story lines that utilize triggering historical events to drive the story. We determine if it was necessary to: show that rape scene, to utilize that slave back story, go full Karen, put us through another traffic stop.
Feb 28, 2023•2 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 49
New Year, new carnival. Yeah right! But seriously, in this episode hosts Marcyck Allyson and Harley J. soul search on what it means to nerd-out with impunity and pledge to cover science fiction beyond mainstream blockbusters. We list: werewolves all things woke sci-fi books other than Octavia Butler and hard WOKE science.
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 56 min•Season 4Ep. 48
As we stand at the thresholds of 2023, the gang at Sci-Fi Carnival gather for one last 2022 hurrah. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi highlights from season three of 2020 aka 2022. We rewind the similation to discuss: Sci-Fi creators In Memoriam Updates on Nuclear fusion Cancelled Sci-Fi Favorites (cough...cough...Raised by Wolves) Directors who need two billion dollars to break even. The women of Wakanda And trauma porn....
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 48
****This Episode of Sci-Fi Carnival Contains Severe to Profound SPOILERS!!!!! You've been warned.**** The intrepid trio is back to nerd-out with impunity over the much anticipated Black Panther sequel: Wakanda Forever. Ryan Coogler has once again delivered a masterpiece, and hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson and Mel are here for it. In this episode we dissect: The unspoken audience code of conduct The evolution of Shuri Namor and the Talokan people The 'recast T'Challa controversy' The Br...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Trick or Treat! Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi and Religion. That's right, host Maryck Allyson and Harley J. Robinson wander aimlessly through the virtual wilderness while discusing: Good times in Gilead Child neglect and Children of the Corn The church of Transformers Velocipastor And God's special creature. R.I.P. Eddie Barzoon
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr•Season 3Ep. 47
The Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over surrealism in science fiction. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel peel back the paint on some of their favorite sci-fi, films, books and TV shows.
Oct 01, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 46
Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Jordan Peele's latest horror film, NOPE. Although united in their love for Sci-Fi, the Sci-Fi Carnival crew are vehemetly divided on their review of this summer blockbuster hit. Passions run high as hosts Markyck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel lock horns over: Disgruntled hollywood animals Humans' obsession with "Dominion over all". The perfect shot And irresponsible siblings.
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this special memorial episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson celebrate the life and social impact of the late Nichelle Nichols, who passed away on July 30, 2022. Although she is best known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, her contributions on and off screen advanced both the the Civil Rights Movement and NASA space program.
Aug 30, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 45
Have the rising cost of streaming services got you hovering over the cancel button? Or perhaps, it's day eight of that seven day free trial you planned to cancel before the charges hit. Well, before you part ways with your greedy a$$ streaming provider, the crew at Sci-Fi Carnival has compiled a Sci-fi binge list guaranteed to keep you entertained until it's time to pay again. *Note: Sci-fi Carnival did not receive a yankee dime for the contents of this podcast.
Jul 31, 2022•2 hr 56 min•Season 3Ep. 45
We got the Sci-Fi carnies together to nerd-out over the latest Wakanda Forever Trailer in a much overdue Sci-Fi Carnival Buzz Shot. Hosts, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel wrack their sci-fi minds over Queen Ramonda's U.N. speech Marvel Tourist and Posers Wakanda Forever trailers, then and now W'Kabi Namor F***king Fanboys.
Jul 25, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity of over the sounds of science fiction. We get lost in the chords over: The theme songs that shape a genre Why some herz hurt and others don't The soundtrack of science fiction And another Interstellar tangent.
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 44
The crafty carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over the pros and cons of Sci-Fi remakes. Are remakes a neccesary evil to keep up with the times or are they simply money grabs? The short answer: It depends. For the detailed answer, Maryck Allyson, Harley J aka Harely James Robinson and Mel explore: Pissed off firestarters and gun happy FBI agents The tale of two Dunes Batman's remake of a remake of a remake How Pepsi and Coke tie into this. Generational remakes...
May 31, 2022•3 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 43
The carnival is back to nerd-out with impunitiy over the awesome mind f**k that is Time Travel. We are crossing timelines over: Jealous billionaires with too much time on their hands. Archive 81 and Netflix's version of cancel culture. Time traveling in Deutshland. That time Quark, Nog and Rom landed in Area 51. What to do when you find a giant black hole on your cattle ranch. Slavery Debate: Sink ships or arm the residents. Maybe both?...
Apr 30, 2022•2 hr 48 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Praise Sol! Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Season Two of Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves. In this episode, we go into the light over: Mom's cheat baby. Father's pet project. Non FDA approved fruit. The dangers of opening ancient artifacts. Marcus's cult following The latest Hunter Father adventure. Campion's plus one. And an ingrate named Paul.
Mar 31, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In the spirit of shameful self promotion, Sci-Fi Carnival is nerding-out over Maryck Allyson's debut novel, "Onyx Complex." Host Harley J. Robinson dares to travel to the mental confines of the sci-fi fantasy creator to learn the series of strange and twisted events that lead to the manifestation of her epic afrofuturistic adventure.
Feb 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Trigger Warning**This episode is highly political.** Happy New Year and welcome to the third season of Sci-Fi Carnival! It just so happens to also be the third season of 2020. To kick off this new hope, we are revisiting a film about an alien invasion called "Captive State". It released in theaters in March of 2019 to mixed reviews. But due to the unrelenting series of strange and twisted events, hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J Robinson and Mel are nerding-out with impunity over: Things to expect...
Jan 07, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 40
The Carnival called an emergency nerd-out session to unpack Netflix's new satire titled, "Don't Look Up". Hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson, and Mel look up, down and straight ahead over: Things to know when planning your emergency visit to the White House. How to live life without the stress of living. Signs you may have said too much. Things to consider when the world's sexiest scientist says the "science is sound." When you only have six months, but you still want to play the long game...
Dec 30, 2021•2 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 39
The carnival is back with the Christmas Special that absolutely no one asked for. That's right! The intrepid trio nerd-out over the sci-fi elements embedded in the lucrative holiday called Christmas. Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson and Mel bust out the spiked egg nog over: Santa and discriminatory practices directed at certain reindeer. Fu**king Krampus, The relevance of Festivus, How the green Gremilns saved Gizmo. Shameful Sci-fi Book plugs Candles vs. Fruitcakes Gift cards: laziness or cor...
Dec 23, 2021•2 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd out with impunity over Netflix's Midnight Mass. "It's in the bible" takes on a whole new meaning in this Easter Horror Story. And hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are here for it. In this episode, The Carnival goes to church over: Signs your pastor is lying to you. When to question the contents of the holy wine. Vampires with Jim Jones undertones. What to do when the visiting visiting pastor has wings. How to cherry pick your miracles. And things to do...
Nov 28, 2021•2 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Wild things happen when you sell your soul to the soulless, and this proves true in the popular Korean Netflix series, Squid Game. Host Maryck Allyson, and James Robinson and guest host, Mel lose all their marbles over: The consequences of not knowing when to quit. Subway games and bi**h slaps. The art of tug of war. The struggles of running your illegal side business at your soul sucking job. And why you shouldn't underestimate old men....
Oct 09, 2021•3 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Bah weep graaahna weep ni ni bong! Yep, the universal greeting works every time. This episode of Sci-Fi Carnival is one host James Robinson has waited an eternity for. But it's NEVER over for the nostalgia of one of the greatest movies ever created. So cover your receptors with your best headphones you turbo revvin' young punks and join Maryck Allyson and James in this discussion of The Transformers: The Movie where we delve deep into: The psychological damage of killing off your entire toy ches...
Oct 06, 2021•2 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 36
