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SciFi Distilled

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Nerds have cocktails and talk about TV and Films from the 80s, 90s and Beyond "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Episodes

Darkstar

We continue forgotten 70s Sci-Fi month with John Carpenters cinematic debut, Darkstar. Roy and Ross from Roy's Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner joins us for a special crossover episode!

Jul 10, 20251 hrSeason 5Ep. 14

Silent Running

We have decided that July will be '70s Sci-Fi Month. We are going to look at some of the 1970s overlooked films. This week we review Douglas Trumbull's first feature film as a director. Join us as we board the Valley Forge for Silent Running

Jul 03, 202557 minSeason 5Ep. 13

JAWS! 50th Anniversary

This week we revisit the summer of 1975 when it wasn't safe to go in the water. It's been 50 years since Steven Spielberg's masterpiece of cinema was released! Join us for a celebration of JAWS!

Jun 19, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 12

KRULL

We are continuing with bad movie month. This week it's 1983's Sci-Fi fantasy Krull. Join as we discuss this mess of wizardry and super science.

Jun 12, 20251 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Maximum Overdrive

This week we look at a movie that you just can't take too seriously. It's Stephen King's 1986 Maximum Overdrive! Who made Who!

Jun 12, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Star Wars Top 10 Minor Characters

We wrap up Star Wars Month with the top 10 minor characters. Those characters who didn't share a lot of the lime light but shined none the less!

Jun 12, 202557 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Star Wars Andor

One of the best Star Wars TV series produced. This week we talk about the two season show. It's intricacies and Easter Eggs. Be warned SPOILER ALERT! How did Disney get this show so right and others so wrong.

Jun 12, 20251 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Star Wars The Impact of the Franchise

May is Star Wars Month and this week we talk about the impact of the franchise from 1977 to present. How it changed Hollywood, Sci-Fi, fandom and beyond!

Jun 12, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Star Wars: Was Palpatine the Good Guy?

May is Star Wars Month and we Kick it off with...." from a certain point of view" This week we discuss was Palpatine really a good guy and the Rebels really terrorists?

May 08, 202559 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Star Treks Top 10 Characters!

This months Top 10 are the guest character from Star trek Original Series and the Animated Series.

May 02, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Captain's Orders

This week we look at some of Star Treks most famous Captains and some questionable orders. Did the end justify the means?

May 01, 202558 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Star Trek Tech that makes you go hmmm

This week we talk about Star Trek Technology that we question. Holodecks, tool or terror? Transporters, was McCoy right??

Apr 13, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 5Ep. 1

Star Trek Top 10 Insanity Episodes

We wrap up March Madness with Star Treks Top 10 episodes dealing with insanity! "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 27, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 24

A Clockwork Orange

We're back and March Madness continues with Stanley Kubrick's dystopian thriller A Clockwork Orange! "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 27, 202558 minSeason 4Ep. 19

The Truman Show

We're kicking off March Madness with 1998s The Truman Show, In case we don't' see you Good Afternoon Good Evening and Good night! "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mar 08, 202556 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Tomorrowland

It's movie based on a theme park. Join us as we discuss Disney's 2015 Tomorrowland! "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feb 27, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Star Trek Top 10 Love Episodes

This months top 10 is all about the best episodes that focuses on romance. Join us for this Valentines Day Special. "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feb 13, 20251 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Gattaca

This week we talk about the dangers of genetic manipulation with 1997s thriller Gattaca! "Secret of Tiki Island" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Feb 12, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 20

Top 10 Star Trek ships NOT the Enterprise

We are kicking of our monthly top 10 picks with our picks for Star Treks top 10 ships that are not an Enterprise! No Bloody A. B, C, D, E, F, G! Let us know what yours are!

Jan 30, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 4Ep. 19

Gravity

Captain Phil joins us to discuss the 2013 space thriller Gravity!

Jan 30, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 17

What makes good Sci-Fi?

This week we discuss what we believe makes a good Sci-Fi movie or TV show and what doesn't. Join the discussion and let us know what you think Sci-Fi should be.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 17

Star Trek Lower Decks Series Wrap Up

This week we celebrate review and discuss Star Trek Lower Decks. What they got right what they got wrong, the series finally controversy and what we think is the future of the Star Trek franchise as a whole.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 16

The Man with Golden Gun

This week we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of James Bonds: The Man with the Golden Gun. Flying Cars, laser beams and island lairs, everything a Bond film needs. We welcome back Roy and Ross from Roy's Sci-Fi Tie Dye Corner to join the discussion.

Jan 16, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 15

Miracle on 34th Street

We wrap up our Holiday movies with a classic from 1947. Join as we witness a Miracle on 34th Street.

Dec 14, 202457 minSeason 4Ep. 14

The Muppets Christmas Carol

The Holiday Season is now in full swing! We're getting into the "spirit" of things with a Christmas classic brought to us by beloved characters. This week we are visited by 3 Christmas ghosts! Join us for The Muppet Christmas Carol!

Dec 05, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Star Trek Generations

This week we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek: Generations! Roy from Roy's Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner joins us in 10 Forward!

Dec 05, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 4Ep. 12

William Shatner weekend and 765874 - Unification

This week we talk about the William Shatner weekend at the Star Trek Original Series Set Tour and the premier of Otoy's 765874 - Unification video. You can watch the short video here https://roddenberry.x.io/

Dec 05, 202459 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Brazil

We're back with 1985s quirky dystopian film Brazil. Join us as we follow a lowly bureaucrat break from society to follow the woman of his dreams.

Dec 05, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 10

Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein

We're celebrating Halloween with a classic comedy from 1948. We are joined by Roy and Ross of Roy's Tie-Dye Sci-Fi Corner to talk about Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein! It's our annual Halloween cross over show!...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Dark City

We are deep into Halloween month! This week we dive into the strange and frightening world of 1998s Dark City! Captain Phil joins us on this bizarre journey.

Oct 24, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 5Ep. 7
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