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The Alien Effect

Welcome to The Alien Effect, a podcast that has nothing to do with aliens and everything to do with that feeling you get when you love a piece of entertainment so much, that you think that feeling may just burst out of your chest, like in the film, Alien! Whether it's films, TV shows, music, podcasts, books or whatever else you can think of, if you are obsessed with something, this is the place to talk about it! Find me on Instagram @thealieneffect or e-mail me: thealieneffectpod@gmail.com
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Episodes

Fantasy Books, Rom Coms, Lord of the Rings and The Green Rider Series

In this episode my wonderful guest Rosie and I discuss Fantasy Books, Rom Coms, Lord of the Rings and The Green Rider series. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Jul 23, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Bonus - Lost (Ft. Peter from The Movie Duel Podcast and The 'So Called' X-Files Podcast)

In this bonus episode the wonderful Peter returns to discuss Lost with me. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Peter at both of his incredible podcasts: The Movie Duel Podcast here The 'So Called' X-Files Podcast here And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to the amazing Claire for the theme music!...

Jul 09, 20251 hr 21 min

The Mummy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grand Theft Auto V and Animation

This episode the wonderful Em join me to discuss The Mummy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grand Theft Auto V and Animation. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Em on her incredible podcast, Verbal Diorama, here . And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Jun 18, 20252 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Music, Star Wars and Finding your Fashion (Ft. Erin and Jamie from The Movie Duel Podcast)

This episode previous guest Jamie and his amazing daughter Erin join me to discuss Erin’s obsessions including Music, Star Wars and Finding your Fashion. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Erin on these other amazing podcasts, MovieDrone here and The Movie Duel Podcast here where Jamie is also a regular co-host. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating a...

Jun 04, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Professional Wrestling, Pokémon, Jiu-Jitsu and Gaming Emulators (Ft. Richard Wilde)

This episode I'm joined by Actor, Richard Wilde, who joins me to discuss Professional Wrestling, Pokémon, Jiu-Jitsu and Gaming Emulators. I also ramble about the podcast, Sentimental Garbage. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Richard here , be sure to check out his work and you can order the film Dead Name here . And look out for upcoming film Love and Vengeance as well. An...

May 21, 20251 hr 45 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Bonus - Innerspace (Ft. Jamie from The Movie Duel Podcast)

My first bonus episode is here at last! My returning guest Jamie and I discuss his recommendation of the film Innerspace. You can find Jamie on the amazing Movie Duel Podcast ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music (edited version for this bonus episode!)...

May 14, 202525 min

Stephen King's IT, Jonathan Creek, Hot Tub Time Machine and The Evolution of Horror Podcast (Ft. Vanessa from The Movie Duel Podcast and The 'So Called' X-Files Podcast)

This episode the wonderful Vanessa joins me to discuss Stephen King’s IT, Jonathan Creek, Hot Tub Time Machine and The Evolution of Horror podcast. You can find Vanessa at both of her amazing podcasts and on social media: The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ . The 'So Called' X Files Podcast ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠ Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leavi...

May 07, 20251 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Toy Story, The Thick of It, The Witcher III, The Prestige and Football

This episode the wonderful Rob (a.k.a my Husband) joins me to discuss Toy Story, The Thick of It, The Witcher III, The Prestige and Football. I also ramble about The White Lotus. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Apr 09, 20251 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 20

John Allison Universe Comics and the Witch World, Falco, Flavia de Luce and Rivers of London Book Series'

This episode the amazing Tim joins me to discuss the John Allison Universe Web Comics and various book series’ including Witch World, Flavia de Luce, Falco and Rivers of London. I also ramble about No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski. You can find Tim on the Stats in a Wrap podcast here . Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ , ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating...

Mar 26, 20251 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Batman and Steelbooks (Ft. Paul from Filmbusters and DC and Proud)

This episode the amazing Paul from Filmbusters and DC and Proud joins me to discuss Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Steelbooks and more Batman! I also ramble about Shrek. You can find Paul and his incredible podcasts here and on social media: Filmbusters DC and Proud Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and...

Mar 05, 20251 hr 21 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Horror and Comics (Ft. Professor Elemental!)

This episode the amazing Professor Elemental joins me to discuss horror movies and comics. Be sure to check out Professor Elemental and his amazing music at https://professorelemental.com and on social media. Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Feb 19, 202555 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Music, Mixtapes, Cardigans and Nuclear War Media (Ft. Shaun Panda Nicolson from 3 Men and A Mixtape)

This episode my incredible guest Shaun Panda Nicolson and I discuss Music, Mixtapes, Cardigans and Nuclear War Media. You can find Shaun at the fantastic ⁠3 Men and A Mixtape podcast here and you can find his brilliant previous podcast, 4 Songs and a Dream, here . You can also find Shaun's amazing music here . Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leav...

Feb 05, 20251 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Star Wars, Atari ST and Practical Effects in Film (Ft. Jamie from the Movie Duel Podcast)

This episode my wonderful guest Jamie and I discuss Star Wars, the Atari ST and Practical Effects in Film. You can find Jamie at the incredible Movie Duel podcast here . Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Jan 22, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The Lord of the Rings Music, Titanic, Pirates of the Caribbean and Januaries

This episode my guest Hannah and I discuss Titanic, The Lord of the Rings Music, Pirates of the Caribbean (specifically Commodore Norrington!) and Januaries. I also ramble about The Traitors. You can find Hannah and her brilliant Bookstagram account @thebookslinger_ ⁠ here⁠. Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special t...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Christmas Special - It's A Wonderful Life (Ft. Matthew from Creative Psychopaths and Peter from The Movie Duel Podcast, 3 Men and A Mixtape and The 'So Called' X-Files Podcast)

On this third and final Christmas Special, returning guests Matthew and Peter join me to discuss my favourite Christmas film (and one of my favorite films ever), It’s A Wonderful Life. I also get even more emotional than usual. You can find Matthew at the amazing Creative Psychopaths podcast, here⁠ and on social media. And you can find Peter at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠ here⁠ . The 'So Called' X Files Podcast here.⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape here . Plea...

Dec 18, 20241 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Christmas Special - Top 5 Favourite Christmas Films

On this second Christmas Special episode (part two of the previous episode) returning guest Si and I share our top 5 favourite Christmas films. Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can also find me on Letterboxd @TiaJackson. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Dec 11, 202446 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Christmas Special - Top 5 Favourite Christmas Songs

On this first Christmas Special episode, Episode 12: Part 1, returning guest Si and I share our top 5 favourite Christmas songs and a whole lot of nostalgia! Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠ , Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Dec 04, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Batman, The Ghoul and Board Games (Ft. Bryan from Cynic Critique)

This episode my guest Bryan and I discuss Batman, The Ghoul and Board Games. I also ramble about Queer Eye. You can find Bryan and his brilliant film podcast Cynic Critique, here and on social media. Please feel free to find me on Instagram , Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Jurassic Park, Disney and Law and Order: SVU

This episode my guest Rae and I discuss Disney, Jurassic Park and Law and Order: SVU. I also read a little from my favourite poem, Desiderata by Max Ehrmann. If you're a teacher and want to listen to Rae's show on Teachers Talk Radio you can find it here . Please feel free to find me on instagram and threads @thealieneffectpod or Bluesky @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :...

Nov 13, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Halloween Special - Hocus Pocus

In this special Halloween episode my wonderful Sister Skye returns as a guest and we discuss one of our all time favourite films, Hocus Pocus. Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode, please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!...

Oct 30, 202439 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Home Alone, Twin Peaks, Japanese Cinema and The Dark Tower Series (Ft. Ben from Filmbusters, Frasier on Film and 3 Men and A Mixtape)

My guest Ben and I discuss Home Alone, Twin Peaks, Japanese Cinema, Superhero Movies and The Dark Tower series. I also ramble about The Legend of Vox Machina. You can find Ben at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: Filmbusters ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . Frasier on Film ⁠ here .⁠⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape ⁠here⁠ . Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy ...

Oct 16, 20241 hr 43 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Resident Evil, X-Men, Takashi Miike, Clive Barker and Filmmaking (Ft. Warren Badenski)

This episode I’m joined by Filmmaker, Warren Badenski! We discuss Resident Evil, X-Men, Takashi Miike, Clive Barker and filmmaking in general. I also ramble about Only Murders in the Building. Check out Warren’s first film, Simon, on Netflix (in Europe) and other streaming platforms worldwide. You can also order the blu-ray of Warren’s new film, Dead Name, here and it will be available for streaming in the next few months as well. Make sure to follow Warren on social media and imdb as well here ...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, Doctor Who, Monk and General Hospital

My guest Jackie and I discuss Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, Doctor Who, Monk and General Hospital. I also ramble about the Starstruck score by Segal as well as Starstruck itself. You can find Jackie on tumblr @whistledownbad Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for...

Sep 04, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Lost, Wrestling, Jaws Sequels and Podcasting (Ft. Peter from The Movie Duel Podcast, 3 Men and a Mixtape and The 'So Called' X-Files Podcast)

My guest Peter and I discuss Wrestling, the Jaws sequels, Lost and podcasting. I also ramble about Chappell Roan and The Bear. You can find Peter at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠ ⁠here⁠⁠ . The 'So Called' X Files Podcast ⁠here.⁠⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape ⁠here⁠ . Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the ...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 22 minSeason 1Ep. 5

10 Things I Hate About You, The Prince of Egypt, The Lord of the Rings and Symposium

My guest Si and I geek out over The Prince of Egypt, 10 Things I Hate About You and The Lord of the Rings and we also talk Shakespeare, Zulu and Symposium. Don't forget to check out these other podcasts as recommended by Si: Every Number One Ever - here Dancing About Architecture - here And part of the post we discuss about The Lord of the Rings visuals can be found here. Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You c...

Aug 07, 20241 hr 31 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Angus, The Parent Trap, Matilda, Fern Gully and Laura Marling

My Sister Skye and I discuss Laura Marling and some of our favourite childhood films including Matilda, The Parent Trap, Fern Gully and Angus. I also ramble about Lessons in Chemistry. You can find Skye and Slow Stitch Club here or on Instagram @slowstitchclub , don't forget to look out for her book, Well Worn! Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠threads⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating...

Jul 24, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Rocky, Superman and Stephen King (Ft. Mark from Creative Psychopaths)

Episode 1: The Sequel...or Episode 2! My guest Mark and I discuss Superman, Stephen King and the Rocky films. I also ramble about I Kissed A Girl. You can check out Mark and his co-host Matthew on Creative Psychopaths, a horror movie podcast which you should definitely check out here . Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠threads⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special tha...

Jul 10, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Dune, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers (Ft. Matthew from Creative Psychopaths)

Welcome to the first episode! My first guest Matthew and I discuss Dune, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers and the concept of fandom and obsession in general. I also ramble about Fallout. You can check out Matthew and his co-host Mark on Creative Psychopaths, a horror movie podcast which you should definitely check out here . Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠threads⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social And if you enjoy the episode please ...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 1

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Jun 21, 20241 min
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