The Truth Is Out There August
This month, we’re joining Mulder and Scully as they investigate the unexplainable with some of the best episodes of the X-files. How do we decide, tune in and check out.
Aug 01, 2022
Sci-Fi Malady
Sci-Fi Malady is a podcast about all things related to Science Fiction, Fantasy and gaming. Each week Scott, Corey, Nick and The Ragemaster will discuss topics from the world of science fiction, fantasy and gaming.
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Symptom 251: Around the World in 80 Days-The World's Longest Tour Film
This film may have been science fiction or scientific marvel in the day it was written, but for us it was just a really long tour film starring a talented bull fighter. Stick around for the interview at the end with Ruk, then catch my book “Ragemaster, Hear Me Roar,” available now on therium. The flippening is happening people, get on board now!
Jul 29, 2022
Symptom 250: Journey to the Center of the Earth, Starring Captain Nemo
Are you a fan of the hollow Earth theory, sunken Atlantis, and other theories created in the 19th century? Have we got a story for you!
Jul 23, 2022
Symptom 249: Mysterious Island, So Mysterious
This is a semi-sequel to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea which proves that Jules Verne, despite having great sci-fi ideas, was a horrible chronologist and historian. Heck, the guy couldn’t even get contemporary dates right. Seriously, this is like me saying the Watergate break-in happened ten years ago, that bad. The only thing worse is this version of the story.
Jul 16, 2022
Symptom 248: 20,000 Leagues Under Da Sea
Despite Scott’s horrible singing, this film is iconic. Between an all-star cast, great effects, and superb acting, you can’t get more entertaining than the Disney version of this beloved classic.
Jul 16, 2022
Jules Verne July
It’s been a long time coming, but we are finally dedicated a month to this giant of science fiction. Tune in for some of the major works of this titan and trailblazer all this month. Yes, there will be Captain Nemo.
Jul 16, 2022
Symptom 247: Were-wolf
This, sickies, is the first MST3K episode that Ragemaster ever saw, and it still gives him laughs. When a werewolf skeleton is used by a psycho Slav to infect others with lycanthropy; hilarity, I mean, danger, ensues.
Jul 02, 2022
Symptom 246: Planet of the...Nope, Time of the Apes.
Wow is this one bad! Sorry to bury the lead, but this just plan sucks. The ape costumes would’ve been fine for the 60s, not 1987, the characters suck, the translators “didn’t care,” and the story is so dumb that a sedated audience couldn’t help it. At least the jokes were good. Army of Ron Pearlman’s, heheheh!
Jun 22, 2022
Symptom 245: Priiiince oooooof Spaaaaaaaaaace
Have you ever wanted to see aliens from the planet Krankor, led by their birdman leader with a terrible laugh, try to conquer Earth with a flying turkey ship yet failing time and again because their weapons can’t harm some Prince of Space, despite him constantly telling you this? All this spoken through bad dubbing? Yeah, us neither. But, here it is anyway.
Jun 18, 2022
Symptom 244: Hobgoblins, My Favorite One is Bounce Bounce
So what happens when a film wants to capitalize off of aliens, the Ghoulies or Gremlins films, and can only afford toy puppets? Why, Hobgoblins of course? As a side note, adding the band did not help.
Jun 09, 2022
Symptom 243: Spaaaaace Mutiny! and the many names of David Ryder
We’re kicking off this month with the number two fav of most MS3K fans, Space Mutiny, starring Reb Brown. Who is Reb Brown? He’s a B action star that is famous for shooting, screaming, shooting and screaming, and making awkward love on camera. You will also get some vibes of Nichelle Nichols dancing from Star Trek 5 in this episode as well. Scott shudders, barfs, and mutters, “Dear God, Why?!
Jun 02, 2022
Jokester June
So what happens when you review a review, or parody a parody? We’re not really sure. But, we are gonna try by reviewing some of the best of Mystery Science Theatre 3000 and the Jokesters, Mike, Joel, Tom Servo, and Croooooooow! for the month of June.
Jun 02, 2022
Symptom 242: King Ghidora: The Three-Headed Monster, WWE Monster Smackdown
When Rage was just a kid, he was dying to see the Godzilla film starring King Ghidora, or that three-headed dragon monster. Well, then he saw it. It was mostly awesome. Once the monster showed up. To close off Monster Mayhem, Ethan and Rage will give you sickies a double-does of g with Godzilla and Ghidora. Apologies for the first posting mistake that was only me speaking. If you want a challenge, listen to just me and wonder what Ethan was saying.
May 27, 2022
Symptom 241: War of the Gargantuans. Wow!
Today, Ethan and Rage review quite possibly, one of the most overlooked, yet best kaiju films of all time, War of the Gargantuans. Also, it bears repeating that Rage wishes he had been one of the actors in the monster costume. Tune in to hear why.
May 18, 2022
Symptom 240: Gorgo, London Bridge is Falling Down
This week, we are going across the pond for the UK’s crack at a kaiju film with Gorgo. Honestly, this isn’t too bad. The roar is the best part.
May 10, 2022
Symptom 239: Gamera, Turtle Godzilla
Today, Rage is joined by fifth member of the Beatles and long-time kaiju fan, Ethan, as they review the film that became Godzilla’s best known knock-off cousin, Gamera. This first film, shot in 1965 and called Gamera: The Giant Monster, was the only one in black and white and the only serious one. From there, serious takes a nose dive. Until then, let’s chat.
May 03, 2022
Monster Mayhem II
It’s another one of our annual months, Monster Mayhem, showcasing the kaiju of sci-fi. Last time, we did the founders such as King Kong and films of the 50s. This time, we’re covering the kaiju of the 60s with the Month of the Gs. Listen in to see why.
May 01, 2022
Symptom 238: Erased, But Not Forgotten
We are finishing Anime April with a Malady/Casetorium crossover. We are reviewing the crime thriller Erased, which is part sci-fi, mostly crime drama, but all entertaining. Seriously sickies, you need to watch this binger.
Apr 26, 2022
Symptom 237: Akira, What's This About Again?
Akira. It is one of the most famous and appreciated anime of all time; responsible for breaking anime into the West. However, once you peel back the lauds and fame, you are left with a mess. You look at all the themes and topics and wonder, what is this all about? We here on Malady will try to figure that out with the help of Ruk.
Apr 18, 2022
Symptom 236: Cowboy Bebop, like Firefly. Yeah, it's that good.
What can be said about this show? Other than utterly fantastic, not much else.
Apr 12, 2022
Symptom 235: Zodiac Task Force
Hey there Otaku and Weebooo sickies! For our first anime, we are promoting an audio American anime with Raving Lunatic’s own, Zodiac Task Force. What is audio American anime? Listen to find out.
Apr 04, 2022
Anime April
Here it is you Otaku, we are finally doing a month dedicated to just anime. We’ll be covering some sci-fi anime classics with special guest, our editor and chief, Sara. Oh, and some guy named Ruk is popping in. I guess he knows a lot about anime or some such. We’ll give him a listen loo.
Apr 01, 2022
Symptom 234: The Matrix Resurrection- Stop, It's Already Dead!
From out of nowhere, we got another Matrix film. What’s that, you weren’t expecting it? Neither was Lana Wachowski and by the looks of it, nor was it desired. That’s perhaps the biggest heart problem of this film. It’s clear Lana couldn’t be bothered to write the best, so why should you be bothered to watch. Lucky for you and thanks to us, you don’t have to.
Mar 28, 2022
Symptom 233: The Matrix Repetitions and Matrix Revulsion
How could it have gone so wrong? The Matrix was revolutionary and amazing! It was a film that was worthy of the highest sci-fi accolades. However, the sequels spiral happened immediately. Tune in to hear some reasons as to why The Matrix went from glorious to garbage.
Mar 22, 2022
Sci-fi Supplemental: The Animatrix
What do you get when you combine the Matrix and anime, the matrime? Wait, that seems wrong. What about anime and Matrix? Anim… Whatever, just listen to Rage review this.
Mar 16, 2022
Symptom 232: The Matrix, the Good One
The Matrix was a groundbreaking film which combined a new concept with groundbreaking sci-fi action effects. As great as this idea is, it is also a heartbreaking example of what can happen when, for whatever reason, a brilliant concept is rushed and not fully fleshed out. In the meantime, let’s enjoy the ride as we review The Matrix, the good one.
Mar 09, 2022
Matrix March
Can you believe we’ve taken this long to talk about the Matrix? Between the new film coming out recently, and the fact that we just took the red pill, it should come as no surprise. So buckle up Dorothy, cause all this month, Kansas is goin’ bye bye.
Mar 09, 2022
Symptom 231: Klaatu, Barata, Nikto
We conclude First Contact February with The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951. This classic is a warning to us which rings true today just as much as it did back then.
Feb 28, 2022
Symptom 230: Contact, Hello Ellie
Today’s symptom could just as easily be called “Theology Malady,” as this film discusses religion as much as it does sci-fi. It also is the accidental inauguration of Ragemaster’s Soapbox; a segment which may or may not continue. Tune in sickies!
Feb 23, 2022
Symptom 229: Stargate, The Motion Picture
This week, Scott got lost in the Stargate, which meant Thomas and Rage had to fill in. However, thanks to distortion from the gate, we also lost half of our episode. However, the most important parts were mostly mentioned, except for Rage’s soapbox about how he doesn’t like Ancient Aliens. Ruk closes it out and we come to the conclusion that yes, this was a good movie.
Feb 15, 2022
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