Ep. 25 – Alien (1979)
In this week’s episode we discuss Ridley Scott’s sci-fi horror classic that launched a franchise and a crossover and made an indelible mark on sci-fi as a whole: Alien.
Sep 12, 2018•48 min•Ep. 25
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A sci-fi podcast from a couple of guys who think they know sci-fi.
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Ep. 24 – Predator (1987)
In this week’s episode we reunite with our favorite musclebound Austrian in his attempt to go from hunted to hunter in the testosterone filled movie “Predator”. Join us as we make excuses as to why the Predator is not very good at predation and discuss why a lot of sci-fi falls back to violence for … Continue reading Ep. 24 – Predator (1987) →
Aug 29, 2018•1 hr•Ep. 24
Ep. 23 – The Terminator (1984)
In this week’s episode we discuss the movie that launched a franchise, made Arnold Schwarzenegger a household name and propelled James Cameron to superstar filmmaker status; it’s 1984’s The Terminator.
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 23
Ep. 22 – They Live (1988)
In this week’s episode we talk about John Carpenter’s 1988 sci-fi discourse on Reaganomics starring everyone’s favorite bagpipe playing wrestler, They Live! A movie depicting one of the longest, rawest and most notable fight scenes in a film, They Live is an in-your-face look at the excesses and commercialism that was rampant in the 80’s.
Aug 15, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22
Ep. 21 – Space: 1999 (Seasons 1 and 2)
In this week’s episode we discuss, and desperately try to forget, 1975’s British-Italian fuster-cluck of a sci-fi series, Space: 1999. There was drinking involved, lots of drinking.
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 21
Ep. 20 – 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
In this week’s episode we discuss Kubrick’s quintessential sci-fi masterpiece, small primates, deep probing and the concept of zero.
Aug 02, 2018•57 min•Ep. 20
Ep. 19 – RoboCop (1987)
In this week’s episode we discuss douche-baggery in power ties, old gas guzzlers and the practicality of shooting from the crotch.
Jul 25, 2018•51 min•Ep. 19
Ep. 18 – The Fifth Element (1997)
In this week’s episode we discuss Luc Besson’s sci-fi action space opera, Scotch vs. tequila, inertial dampening and nostalgia. As promised, the link to the video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJl2uPNsJEk and the pics:
Jul 18, 2018•55 min•Ep. 18
Ep. 17 – The Final Countdown (1980)
In this week’s episode we discuss 1980’s Sci-fi US Navy recruitment film, quantum entanglement, Chester Cheetah’s Cheezy Ballz and the plural of anus.
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
Ep. 16 – Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
In this week’s episode we discuss Roger Corman’s campy sci-fi cult classic inspired by Akira Kurisawa’s “Seven Samurai” and the western remake “The Magnificent Seven” starring John Boy, Colonel Hannibal, the Man in Black, a Designing Woman and Booberella.
Jul 04, 2018•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 16
Ep. 15 – BSG – S01E13 – Kobol’s Last Gleaming Pt. 2
In this week’s episode we discuss magic tricks, old 1970’s children’s shows and foreshadowing.
Jun 27, 2018•48 min•Ep. 15
Ep. 14 – BSG – S01E12 – Kobol’s Last Gleaming Pt. 1
In this weeks episode we discuss golden thrones, the colossal mistake that is midi-chlorians and purple hippos.
Jun 20, 2018•50 min•Ep. 14
Ep. 13 – BSG – S01E11 – Colonial Day
In this week’s episode we discuss the quantum properties of firearm suppressors, Winston Churchill’s parentage and the merits of democracies while on the lam.
Jun 13, 2018•55 min•Ep. 13
Ep. 12 – BSG – S01E10 – The Hand of God
In this week’s episode we discuss touching helmets, old tabletop games and prophetic visionaries.
Jun 06, 2018•53 min•Ep. 12
Ep. 11 – BSG – S01E09 – Tigh Me Up, Tigh Me Down
In this week’s episode we discuss wine pairings, the taste of dark matter and Gaius’ lack of coherent motivations.
May 30, 2018•44 min•Ep. 11
Ep. 10 – BSG – S01E08 – Flesh and Bone
In this week’s episode we discuss “enhanced interrogation” (torture by another name), the Adventures of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and his Amazing Friends, and what makes a human… human.
May 23, 2018•45 min•Ep. 10
Ep. 9 – BSG – S01E07 – Six Degrees of Separation
In this week’s episode we discuss the uselessness of Baltar, the mystery that is Kolob and Cottle’s magical smoking skills.
May 16, 2018•59 min•Ep. 9
Ep. 8 – BSG – S01E06 – Litmus
In this week’s episode we discuss tyranny, witch hunts and stupidity.
May 09, 2018•51 min•Ep. 8
Ep. 7 – BSG – S01E05 – You Can’t Go Home Again
In this episode we discuss Starbuck’s immortality, learn how to use Google and talk about the finer points of lightsaber dueling.
May 02, 2018•58 min•Ep. 7
Ep. 6 – BSG – S01E04 – Act of Contrition
In this week’s episode we turn and burn, sharpen the tip of the spear and fly into the danger zone with the need for speed in this very special edition of Top Gun: BSG.
Apr 25, 2018•46 min•Ep. 6
Ep. 5 – BSG – S01E03 – Bastille Day
In this episode we explore the finer points of democracy, wax nostalgic on the original BSG series and Red fights a cold.
Apr 18, 2018•44 min•Ep. 5
Ep. 4 – BSG – S01E02 – Water
In this episode we talk about water, freak outs, water, poor ship design decisions, water and police states. Oh, and also water.
Apr 11, 2018•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 4
Ep. 3 – BSG – S01E01 – 33
In this episode we explore Gaius’ further descent into madness and mommy/daddy issues for both cylons and humans alike.
Apr 04, 2018•43 min•Ep. 3
Episode 2 – BSG – Miniseries Pt. 2
Welcome to our post-inaugural episode! Yeah, we did another. In this episode we explore the proper storage of high explosives, imaginary handjobs and Cylon syphilis.
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 2
Episode 1 – BSG – Miniseries Pt. 1
Welcome to our first episode! In this inaugural showing we explore the origins of the Cylon vs. Colonies struggle, explore Six’s incomprehensible obsession with Baltar and generally make a fool of ourselves.
Mar 29, 2018•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 1
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