Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley, and Ryan board The Prometheus, um I mean The Magellan and head back to LV-223, er, um LV-426 to discuss Jon Spaihts' prequel script "Alien: Engineers," which would become the template used by Damon Lindelof for the 2012 film "Prometheus." The crew discuss the 2011 draft from the then-unknown Spaihts' and examine the similarities but also the notable differences between his script and what was eventually put on screen. They also talk about which of those differences...
Mar 29, 2026•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 55
Dave, Michael, and Ryan break into the vault at 20th Century Studios, open the box titled "We're So Sorry, David Fincher" and grab all the footage of Alien 3 as they talk about one of the latest fan edits of the film from a34k.net titled, "Alien 3: The Legacy Cut." The crew discuss and critique this new vision of the film, which includes enhanced color grading and visual effects improvements, but also some narrative tweaks that are sure to divide critics and fans alike. We hope you enjoy this an...
Feb 24, 2026•39 min•Ep. 54
Bradley locks Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan in the Communications Bay with a very hungry xenomorph as he leads a discussion on two Alien comics, 1996's "Aliens: Lucky" and 2014's "Alien: Isolation" prequel comic. The crew first chat about the short but sweet Aliens: Lucky, about a not-so-heroic crewman aboard an ill-fated salvage station. They then shift focus to the Alien: Isolation prequel comic, featuring several stories about events that took place on Sevastopol Station before the start of t...
Jan 09, 2026•59 min•Ep. 53
Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley and Ryan crash land on a distant planet where everything tries to kill you (aka Australia) and go on a hunt to take down the infamous, unkillable and hairball-filled Catlisk as they discuss the latest entry in the Predator franchise, Dan Trachtenberg's "Predator: Badlands." The crew share their thoughts on Badlands and what they enjoyed most about this risky but exciting film, including the fun action scenes, immersive soundtrack, and Elle Fanning's dual-performance...
Nov 19, 2025•51 min•Ep. 52
With Brad and Ryan working on some more Outer Rim jobs, Dave, Devan, and Michael use their wit, cunning, and excess plot armor to take over a small island research facility, where they discuss the final episode of season 1 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew analyze this season finale to the first ever Alien TV show, chatting about how well they feel Hawley did with closing out the season, what they would've liked to see done differently, and where they hope to see the plot and ...
Sep 29, 2025•57 min•Ep. 51
After trying unsuccessfully to communicate with and train Dave's cat Nacho, Dave, Devan, Michael, Ryan and special guest Holden Wilhoite from the Perfect Organism podcast all end up in sick bay, where they discuss the latest episode of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about the polarizing episode, what they think worked and what they thought about some of the more divisive moments that serve to set up next week's season finale. What did you think of episode 7? Let us know, ...
Sep 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley, and Ryan get together at the local Arcturian dive bar, grab a pint, and talk about the good ol' days aboard the USCSS Maginot, when they were running for their lives, screaming their heads off, and crying for their mommies as they discuss the latest episode in Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew examine this surprisingly polarizing flashback episode, which shows the events aboard the Maginot that led to the ship's fateful crash in the Prodigy city of ...
Sep 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 48
With Brad away at the All Zeta Reticuli Karate Championship, Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head over to New Siam to chat about the latest episode of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew explore various aspects of the episode, such as the writing, character interactions, and some revelations about the alien creatures, and talk about what they think worked and what didn't. They also discuss how the events in this episode could serve as a springboard for what they hope to be an exciti...
Sep 12, 2025•59 min•Ep. 49
Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan make a pit stop at Gateway Station to have a chat with very special guest Jaime Prater (aka Man Cavalier), host of the popular Perfect Organism podcast, as they discuss episode 4 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." Jaime and the crew share their thoughts on this more character focused episode, what they believed worked and didn't work as well in it, and what direction the show could be heading based on the revelations within this latest episode. Thank you so...
Aug 30, 2025•52 min•Ep. 47
While Bradley recovers in the med bay in the aftermath of their feline-induced spaceship disaster, Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan are joined by special guest Gary Washington to discuss episode 3 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew discuss what they liked and disliked about the episode, including the creature effects, the new character developments, and the story elements involving AI and transhumanism. They also share where they think the series could possibly go from here and w...
Aug 22, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 46
When Bradley and Ryan fail to properly contain Michael's cat Buddy and Dave's cat Nacho, the felines send the crew and their ship, the USCSS Arcturia, on a collision course to Earth, while in the meantime they discuss the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's hotly anticipated FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew share what they enjoyed most about the episodes, including some of the characters, the cinematography and visual effects, and the creatures. They also share several of the issues they had ...
Aug 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 45
After defeating three ravenous squirrels in fierce hand-to-hand combat, Dave, Devan, and Michael are captured, bound with some BDSM-inspired explosive collars, and put in a ring to fight to the death while also discussing the latest film in the Predator franchise, the animated Dan Trachtenberg feature 'Predator: Killer of Killers." The guys chat about each of the three segments within the film, what they enjoyed most about them, and how it helped expand the lore of the Predator universe. They al...
Jul 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 44
Dave, Devan, Mykal, Michael and Ryan take a field trip to Prodigy Corporation and, while getting a tour of the facility, are accidentally locked in the deadly specimen lab, where all hell quickly breaks loose as they discuss their reactions to the first full-length official trailer for Noah Hawley's upcoming FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about what they liked most about the trailer, including the high production values, the possible expansion of the Alien lore, and various shots and i...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 43
While fleeing two malfunctioning Working Joes and four jilted Arcturians, Dave, Devan, Michael and Bradley hide inside Comics R' Us aboard Sevastopol Station and discuss the 1993 Dark Horse comic book "Aliens: Sacrifice." The crew talk extensively about one of their favorite comics in the Alien franchise, including the great writing from Peter Milligan, the excellent artwork by Paul Johnson, and the emotionally resonant story and characters who leave a lasting impact. Thank you so much for liste...
Apr 26, 2025•58 min•Ep. 42
After a horrendously failed prank involving a power loader, an electric prod, and Jonesy the cat, Dave, Michael and Ryan are sent to mandatory HR training, where they are tasked with reading and discussing the 1996 Boxtree Ltd. title, "Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual," written by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood. The crew chat about what they enjoyed most about the technical guide, including its amazing detail, the authentic sounding quotes from marines in the field, and the overall nostalgia it b...
Apr 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 41
While on Fiorina 161 serving prison time for some Arcturian shenanigans that went horribly wrong, Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley and Ryan get some free time in the Fury Arcade, where they play and talk about the 1992 multi-platform video game, "Alien 3." The crew discuss what they enjoyed about the game, including the atmosphere and music, where they feel it fell short, and how it deviated from the film in its storyline and focus on action. They also take some time to chat about other video games...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 40
Dave and Ryan celebrate Christmas with Janek aboard the Prometheus while joyfully listening to mutated Fifield slaughter the expedition team over the intercom system as they chat about the year that was while looking forward to the year that will be. The crew talk about at an eventful 2024 and the revival of the Alien franchise with the release of the hit film Alien: Romulus, and examine some of the other releases that took place over the year, including games, novels, and comic books. They also...
Dec 28, 2024•28 min•Ep. 39
Dave, Devan, and Ryan enter a crashed spaceship in the ocean, where they discover the remains of alien beings, black goo, Dave's cat Nacho with a dead facehugger in its mouth, and seven seconds of footage for the upcoming Noah Hawley TV series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about their reactions to the footage, their expectations for the series, and Hawley's past work on the critically acclaimed shows "Fargo" and "Legion." We hope you enjoy this quick reaction episode. Let us know what you're ho...
Nov 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 38
Dave, Michael, Brad, and Ryan sit around a campfire (aka bunsen burner) in the Romulus Lab, roast some marshmallows and black goo mutated rat legs, and talk about the recently released Alien: Romulus prequel comic book. Brad takes the crew page by page through the comic as they talk about what they enjoyed (spoiler: not much), and what they felt could've been improved upon and fleshed out better. They also take some time to discuss the recently announced Alien: Romulus sequel and where they feel...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 37
Dave, Devan, and Ryan are sent on a mission to Sevastopol Station to rescue their newest crew member, Bradley John Suedbeck, and together they fight off xenos, facehuggers, working joes, and someone named Amanda as they discuss the 10th anniversary celebration of the 2014 Creative Assembly video game, "Alien: Isolation." The crew talk about the legacy of Isolation after 10 years, what they enjoyed most about it, and how well they feel it holds up a decade after its release. They also talk about ...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 36
Dave, Devan and Michael head to the land down under, where they enter a mysterious lab and use the black goo to create all sorts of friendly death machines such as the Koalahugger, the Xenoroo, and the Proto-Huntsman Spiderpede while they interview the legendary Australian concept artist, creature designer, and filmmaker Dane Hallett. Dane talks about how he got started in the industry and the experiences he's had working on such films as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Mad Max: Fury Road, Alien: Cove...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 35
Dave, Mykal, and Ryan head over to Renaissance Station to steal some cryostasis tubes and power units only to find out that there is, truly, "Sum'in in the wa'er!" and discuss the most recent entry into the Alien film franchise, Fede Alvarez' "Alien: Romulus." The crew talk about their initial reactions to the film and what they enjoyed most about it, including the amazingly authentic set designs and practical effects, and the solid performances, especially from David Jonsson as the android Andy...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 34
We're back!!! After a year and a half of doing Outer Rim jobs and getting some Arcturian poontang, Dave, Devan, Michael, Mykal, and Ryan are back for more Xenomorphing shenanigans and to discuss the full release trailer for Fede Alvarez's upcoming film, "Alien: Romulus." The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the trailer, and their desires and hopes for the upcoming film. They also chat about Alvarez's past successes with The Evil Dead and Don't Breathe, and what a potentially great cr...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 33
Dave, Devan, and Michael come back home to Gateway Station and have their final discussion for the Xenomorphing podcast. In this farewell episode, the crew talk about their time being a part of an Alien podcast, what they enjoyed about it, and how much it meant to them. They also talk about what they're looking forward to as they shift away from the Alien series. We're so incredibly thankful and appreciative of you being with us for the last 2.5 years, and while Xenomorphing may be ending, the c...
Nov 06, 2022•28 min•Ep. 32
Dave, Devan, Michael, and special guest Bradley Suedbeck hop aboard Vicker's lifeboat for some bubbly and continue the discussion on Prometheus, this time focusing on the characters and deleted scenes from the film. The crew explore how well the various characters worked within the film, where they fell short, and who among them stood out the most. They also examine some of Prometheus' many deleted and edited scenes, and which ones they felt should've been kept in the final cut. Thank you again ...
Sep 23, 2022•54 min•Ep. 31
Dave, Ryan, and special guest John Kavanagh take a shuttle from Gateway Station to Citi Field in Queens, New York to watch the Mets and talk about one of their favorite sports: Baseball. The guys reminisce about when their love of the game began and why it has been such a lifelong passion for them. They also discuss who they believe will be the leading teams at the end of this season, who will win the MVP and CY Young awards in both the American and National leagues, and some of their favorite b...
Sep 03, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 30
Dave, Michael, Devan, and Mykal take an ill-fated trip to the Great Plains with some French trappers to discuss the fifth and latest installment in the "Predator" franchise, "Prey." The crew talk about the many aspects of the prequel that they enjoyed, from the cinematography and soundtrack to the portrayal of the Predator and the acting, especially Amber Midthunder in the lead role as Naru. They also talk about the very few aspects they thought could have been improved upon and what we could lo...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 29
Dave, Devan, Mykal, and special guest Brad Suedbeck head over to Sevastopol Station's Comics 'R' Us store to explore their love for comic books within the Alien franchise. After talking about how they were initially introduced to comics, the crew spend time discussing Aliens: Genocide and several others, exploring the writing, art and illustration, and how they have contributed to the lore of the Alien series. We think you'll really enjoy listening to these grunts chat about Alien comics, especi...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
On an bug hunt mission to the Outer Rim, Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan take a quick repose to look at some recent announcements: The release of the official trailer the upcoming Predator prequel entitled "Prey," an in-development, top-down, squad-based, 3rd-person shooter Alien game called "Alien: Dark Descent," and finally "Pathogen," an upcoming DLC for the 2021 video game "Aliens: Fireteam Elite." The Crew discuss their excitement for these upcoming entries into the Predator and Alien univer...
Jun 24, 2022•48 min•Ep. 27
The Crew gather together to address rumor control and discuss the characters of Alien 3. Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan explore the various convicts and crew members on Fiorina 161, focusing on which characters stuck out the most to them, their favorite moments among the prisoners, and how well the characters worked overall, following up on the iconic personalities from both Alien and Aliens. This was a fun discussion as we continue our look back at Alien 3 on the 30 year anniversary of its rele...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 26
