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Curated Questions: Conversations Celebrating the Power of Questions!
1 #24 Ken Woodward: Impactful Questions: Are You Better Off 20:50
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20:50This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?' Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U.S. political discourse, was noted for its simplicity, personal relevance, emotional resonance, and strategic timing. The question invited voters to reflect on their circumstances rather than abstract policies, ultimately contributing to Reagan's landslide victory. The episode details six crucial lessons for crafting influential questions, emphasizing audience perspective, engagement, simplicity, timing, self-reflection, and a call to action. Listeners are encouraged to consider how such questions have shaped their decisions and to apply these insights in personal and professional contexts. This Curated Questions episode can be found on all major platforms and at CuratedQuestions.com . Keep questioning! Episode Notes [01:58] Setting the Stage: The 1980 Presidential Debate [04:24] Reagan's Memorable Question [06:01] Impact and Aftermath of the Debate [06:45] Analyzing the Rhetorical Question [13:06] Lessons from Reagan's Question [16:05] Modern Applications and Reflections [18:04] Conclusion and Call to Action Resources Mentioned Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Are you better off now than you were four years ago? Is it easier for you to go and buy things in the stores than it was four years ago? Is there more or less unemployment in the country than there was four years ago? Is America as respected throughout the world as it was? Do you feel that our security is as safe, that we're as strong as we were four years ago? Where do you feel it in your body? What emotions come to the surface? What pictures race through your mind? Would it kill you to stop chewing your food with your mouth open? What is your number seven? What comes to mind? Did you feel the knee-jerk need to answer right away when your politician asked? Did you actually do the homework to determine what factors were most important to you, then look at data vice depending on emotion? Is it any easier to see why someone in a different circumstance may answer differently than you? How did the question affect your answer when the opposing politician asked it? Did you use the same metric for the candidates or give your preferred candidate extra leeway? What famous questions continue to pop up in your world?…
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Mike and Dave turn up the volume on sci fi, fantasy, comics, and horror-themed television shows that deserve your attention and share monthly interviews from those behind all of your favorite series.
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When the Sci Fi Fidelity podcast began in the fall of 2016, Den of Geek was just over half its current age and podcasts were experiencing a surge in popularity. As a result we dove into our analysis of science fiction and supernatural television shows with fervor and were able to introduce listeners to the unsung heroes of the genre TV field through thoughtful reviews, insightful interviews, and discussions of our favorite aspects of this corner of the entertainment world. Alas, the journey comes to an end just shy of the podcast’s fourth anniversary as we move the discussion to our video outlets, but we wanted to take some time to look back at the best moments from our hundred-episode run. We immediately found ourselves recalling some of our more memorable interviews, including Dave's solo chat with Christian Kane of The Librarians, the one with William B. Davis during The X-Files revival in January of 2018, and when we spoke with Battlestar Galactica and Lucifer star Tricia Helfer almost exactly a year later. It was difficult to choose our favorite show topics, but we had to go with two of our most downloaded episodes: our reviews of A Discovery of Witches and The Umbrella Academy, both in February of 2019. We end our retrospective with a remembrance for our favorite discussion topic — our very first one called “Spaceship Characters” from the January 2017 episode. We then turn it over to our listeners who took the time to share their own favorite moments from the past four years of Sci Fi Fidelity. Thank you to everyone who listened and participated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We went into our viewing of Motherland: Fort Salem with some skepticism before choosing it as a topic for the podcast, but the show exceeded our expectations. Far from having the cheesy humor, aggressive feminism, or underdeveloped mythology that the series easily could have fallen prey to, we found the story to be deeply engaging, the premise to be wholly unique, and the characters to be immediately magnetic. With the podcast coming to an end with episode 100 next week, we were happy this was the final show topic of our run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF98: Tales from the Loop Interview 30:27
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30:27Tales from the Loop is an unusual sort of sci-fi anthology show in that each separate story is united by a common pastoral setting and a dominant central family. This is no doubt in part because the series takes its inspiration from a series of unrelated but commonly themed paintings by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, which combine scenes of everyday life with a normalized science fiction sensibility. When we spoke to showrunner Nathaniel Halpern and actor Paul Schneider, they both emphasized this subtle style of storytelling as the hallmark of the show. When we spoke to Halpern, it was well before Tales from the Loop dropped on Amazon on April 3, 2020, so we were still getting a sense for what the show was about and how the paintings inspired him. Schneider joined us later after we had seen a few episodes, and he told us about his character George Willard, the son of the Loop’s founder with whom he has a strained relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Does the Apple TV+ version of Amazing Stories, which still has Steven Spielberg’s name attached to it, live up to the more optimistic vision of the stories we’ve come to expect from the 80s original? As we break down the first two episode of the series, “The Cellar” and “The Heat,” the answer becomes clear that the positive messaging is intact even if the intended audience might skew a bit younger. Both stories have minor narrative flaws that wouldn’t have bothered us in the least back when the original Amazing Stories aired. Remember, this is the show that had a World War II cartoonist draw landing gear on a crippled bomber! We approached Amazing Stories the same way we would any other show that’s outside our normal wheelhouse by judging it by what it intends to be rather than what we want it to be. The episodes we watched were enjoyable from start to finish despite their shortcomings, and they were both fit with the feel of the original series, which should be counted as a success. Plus the great thing about an anthology series is that each episode can be a fresh story with its own merits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
It’s not surprising that Alex Garland, who is known for films like Ex Machina and Annihilation, is the creator behind Devs, a series on Hulu that features his trademark obsessed tech guru that has let his own invention become way too powerful. In this case, the world is one in which predictive algorithms have become so sophisticated in their ability to anticipate future actions that free will is disproven and fate is set. This is perfect fodder for the podcast, which loves to explore the nature of time and the ability to change the future or glimpse the past. As usual with the podcast, we take a look at the first two episodes of Devs to discuss the premise and characters that make up the cast of the show. We note that the premiere really sets up the overall mystery through the eyes of Sergei, a new recruit to the Research and Development division (known as Devs) of the tech corporation called Amaya who vanishes under mysterious circumstances. But really Devs is about Lily, Sergei’s girlfriend who is understandably suspicious about the disappearance of the man she loves. The spoiler zone of the podcast goes deeper into other episodes of Devs that have aired so far, specifically exploring the bombshell advancements inside Devs, but we also share our admiration for Lily’s daring plan to gather evidence. We admit that we were fooled by her subterfuge just as much as those at Amaya, and although there's evidence her life is in danger, we’re hoping that the introduction of the multiverse theory will allow her to change her fate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In these days of coronavirus quarantine, one day can feel exactly like the next, and it reminded us of the many repeating days that appear in time loop episodes of some current and classic TV shows. Bill Murray in Groundhog Day may have set the standard for this formula in cinema, but imitators on the small screen have taken the idea to new creative levels even as they emulate certain familiar aspects that have become the norm for episodes of this type. For example, usually only one or two characters notice that a specific period of time is repeating, and they typically have a very difficult time convincing those around them that this has all happened before if they even try. Assuming there is a scientific or magical cause for the loop, there usually is a singular solution that the aware characters must find to break out of the cycle. Often, the show in question is able to use the Groundhog Day scenario to force growth on the trapped characters that they would not have otherwise been able to achieve. As usual with our discussion topics, the listeners contribute their own favorites including examples from several spin-offs of the Star Trek franchise, magical loops in fantasy series like Supernatural and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and many more. The Groundhog Day episode has become a genre television standard that usually produces more enjoyment than the average bottle episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF94: Cosmos: Possible Worlds Interview 34:41
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34:41Cosmos has been around since 1980, and the optimistic tone of both the late Carl Sagan’s show and the current iteration hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson has been the hallmark of the series. In its effort to make science more accessible and more inspirational to the average viewer, Cosmos: Possible Worlds has taken us on powerful visual journeys through space and time, and much of the credit for the impact of the show’s message must go to writer and executive producer Ann Druyan and the always relatable host Neil deGrasse Tyson, who spoke to us before the March 9th premiere on Nat Geo. In the podcast, Druyan and Tyson share some of the topics the new season of Cosmos: Possible Worlds will explore and appreciate along with our hosts the attention to detail that goes into the design of this science show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Outlander is long overdue for a discussion on Sci Fi Fidelity even though some might argue it’s more of a historical drama than a science fiction offering. However, we couldn’t resist sparing the time to admire the time travel implications of the first few episodes of season 5 which has main character Claire increasingly dismissive of any consequences her life-saving measures might have on history as we know it. For that reason alone, it deserves an episode of the podcast, but we also acknowledge the success of the show given how long it has lasted and found a sizable fandom on Starz. Before we dive deep into the first two episodes, as is our wont, we take some time to look back at the story that has led Outlander across two decades and as many continents. Claire Randall’s time as a World War II surgical nurse has served her well over the seasons, and her relationship with highlander Jamie Fraser has stood the test of time and periods of separation. In fact, it’s the passage of time that led to their daughter Brianna being born, which has been a key part of their relationship and a central part of season 5 thus far. There’s not much of a spoiler zone in this edition of the podcast since only three episodes of Outlander had aired at the time of recording, and the third one was a bottle episode that wasn’t all that enjoyable. Nevertheless, we have high hopes for more intrigue and adventure to come for the series, which has become fan phenomenon from one of our favorite showrunners, Battlestar Galactica’s Ronald D. Moore. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
There was much anticipation for the arrival of Locke & Key on Netflix once the trailer hit the scene, and although the adaptation was not without its flaws, we enjoyed the magical, gothic feel of the spooky Key House and the similarly creepy powers the keys bestowed upon the Locke family. The young protagonists were immediately charming, and the complexity of their evolution throughout the series made for an enjoyable narrative even without the fantastical elements. As always, we discuss the first two episodes at the start of the podcast, covering both the premise and our thoughts on the main characters we’re introduced to. We also acknowledge the graphic novel origins of Locke & Key and how Joe Hill’s story differs between page and screen. The discussion takes note of the balance between the central mystery of the keys, their origins, and those who seek them out and the social lives of the Locke family. Of course, part of the conversation has to be centered on the keys themselves and what they do,and once we dive into the spoiler zone, a more in-depth breakdown of the various keys is undertaken. There is undoubtedly plenty to parse about the twist ending as well, and we take the time to speculate about where season 2 might be headed given some background we uncovered from the comic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Although vampires have been using powers of seduction to wile their way into their victims’ hearts for more than a century in literature, it’s only been a few decades since the creatures of the night became the beautiful, brooding immortals in television and film that fought against their bloodthirsty urges to seek human companionship. Despite the occasional misstep, many of these monsters became the misunderstood heroes of our favorite shows, and this week’s podcast seeks to identify the most likable of the lot. As always, the listeners add their own favorite vampires to the discussion in the feedback segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF90: Alison Schapker Interview - Altered Carbon 22:32
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22:32For those wondering if Altered Carbon season 2 will have the same flavor as the dark and violent cyberpunk adaptation that was season one, the answer is yes and no. The new showrunner for the series, Alison Schapker, previewed the season on the podcast, talking about how the story will not only build on the same consciousness transferring foundation of the first run; it will also bring a new kind of energy both in Anthony Mackie’s portrayal of Takeshi Kovacs, played last season by Joel Kinnaman, and in the more hopeful quest to find his long lost love, Quellcrist Falconer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Star Trek: Picard brings back all the feelings of watching Star Trek: The Next Generation and builds off of many familiar elements from other sci-fi properties, including bits of plot from Star Trek: Nemesis and the 2009 film reboot. We discuss the brilliance of the show's premise and immediately appreciate the cast of characters that we're introduced to. The body of our podcast is dedicated to talking about the first two episodes, including the nature of Dahj and Soji and the history that has brought Jean-Luc Picard, Starfleet, and the Federation to the present state. The spoiler zone then digs a bit into the ragtag crew Picard assembles in episode three and specuates about the nature of what's going on with "The Artifact." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We've enjoyed plenty of Netflix's international fare on the podcast, but nothing quite like The Gift , a supernatural series known as Atiye in its native Turkey. With the same family history dynamic as Dark and with similar crazy visions to Siempre Bruja , this series delves even deeper into the nature of life and death while maintaining its archaeological mystery, fantasy adventure feel. It's a truly unique show that we couldn't wait to review! The Gift tells the story of Atiye, a successful artist whose works center around a mysterious symbol she's been painting since she was a small child. When the same symbol shows up in a thousand-year-old archaeological dig site, she is compelled to investigate what it means, even when it causes others in her life to question her sanity. As the discoveries start to uncover the involvement of others in her own family, the real puzzle starts to reveal itself. As is our wont, we discuss the first two episodes of The Gift in detail, laying out the story premise and character development for review. We share our appreciation for the use of a real historical site for the main setting and note the added benefits of watching a show that originates from a culture that Americans could learn a lot from, artistically and otherwise. In the spoiler zone, the family connections are explored further, and we try to get to the bottom of what Atiye's visions mean, and the reality of her very existence comes into question. We're reminded of our previous podcast discussions of Undone and The OA , both of which also pleasantly tied our brain in knots trying to figure out what was really going on. With plenty of speculation left over for more storytelling, we wonder about a possible The Gift season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF87: Cinematographers Interview - Manifest, Lost in Space 28:36
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28:36The director of photography is the unsung hero of any set, making the lighting and framing of a scene as important as what the characters are saying or doing, but in television, where episode directors rotate in and out, a consistent vision is particularly crucial. Science fiction shows have the extra challenge of creating a sense of realism in speculative environments, and to find out how it’s done, our Sci Fi Fidelity podcast hosts spoke to Sarah Cawley, DP of NBC’ Manifest, and Sam McCurdy, DP of Lost in Space on Netflix, who shed some light on the process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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There are certain theme songs from genre television that are immediately recognizable after just a few notes have been played, but what shows have the best opening credits music of them all? The discussion topic each month has the daunting task of narrowing the choices down to three for each of us, and that was quite difficult here in January of 2020. Even the hosts themselves interpreted the topic at hand differently. In some cases, the iconic nature of the theme was at play. At other times, the instrumentation or the inclusion of hauntin vocals was more important for the theme’s standout status. And then, of course, there’s the sheer catchiness of a theme's tune or an essential singalong quality that lyrics bring. Luckily, we had plenty of help from our listeners, who contributed their own favorites to the conversation in our feedback segment, submitted via our Facebook group . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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There’s no denying that Lost in Space is an edge-of-your-seat space adventure for the whole family, and much of the audience enjoyment comes from seeing how the Robinson family will escape from their latest life-or-death situation. On this week’s Sci Fi Fidelity podcast, we talk about the importance of viewing this series through the right lens, checking any nitpicks about scientific accuracy at the door and just enjoying the ride. We explore some new details that Lost in Space season 2 introduced about the robot race and talk about the Netflix series’ choice to focus so much of its mythology on the Robot. We break down the first few episodes as usual, including specific praise for the rounding out of the Dr. Smith character and some background context for Judy’s parentage, but by far the most significant success of the season is discussed in the spoiler zone, where we can’t help but be excited that the setup for season 3 indicates a completely new direction for the series with plenty of mysteries to speculate on during the hiatus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The Witcher quickly became a favorite here on the podcast as we delved deeper into the three central characters of the show: Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri. The show may be based on a series of novels and short stories from Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski and a popular video game, but we were able to enjoy the story of the monster hunter and the sorceress and princess whose fate became wrapped up in his on its own merits. As we are wont to do, we begin with an analysis of the first two episodes of The Witcher , the first of which introduces Princess Cirilla just as her kingdom falls to an invader's attack and she must flee with only one command from her grandmother, the Queen: "Find Geralt of Rivia; he is your destiny!" We also see the witcher himself, as he defeats a fearsome beast on behalf of ungrateful townspeople and a conniving mage. The second episode presents a skillful introduction of a captive sorceress-in-training, Yennefer of Vengerberg, who quickly became our favorite character. In the "spoiler zone" of the podcast, we share our overall impressions of The Witcher and pay specific attention to two story arcs: that of the genie and the three wishes and final battle of the season, which introduces plenty of questions about where season 2 might be headed since a renewal has already been secured. There is particular praise for the thematic ideas of destiny and legacy, especially as it applies to Yennefer and the many choices that lie before her in the finale and beyond. We're betting that much of our audience also enjoyed The Witcher and will hopefully appreciate our take on the critically maligned show — all opinions are welcome here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF83: Jonathan Lloyd Walker Interview - Van Helsing 33:08
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33:08Jonathan Lloyd Walker took over duties as showrunner of Syfy's Van Helsing in season 4, his first head writing and producing gig in a career that includes the sci-fi hit, Continuum, which helped launch our podcasting career. In fact, although The Expanse's Dominique Tipper was the first interview subject on this podcast, Jonathan was our first interviewee ever back in 2012! Here in the wake of last week's season 4 finale, he talks to Dave about the broadening of the Van Helsing legacy, the larger scope of the vampire scourge, and a possible direction for season five, which will be there series' final run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Ever since we began our two-episode rule, which keeps our show discussion to the first couple of episodes of the season, we knew we'd have to be flexible. Maybe we'd add a third or fourth episode for a half-hour comedy or if a shift in the story warranted it, and anything else would be in the spoiler-zone if we were able to squeeze in a few more in our own viewing before recording the podcast. But certain shows were just too irresistible for us to stick with just two installments, and others we binged after the discussion even if we didn't necessarily have time. We each share three shows that we got sucked into this year including Russian Doll, The Umbrella Academy, and more. We even have one or two that drew us in because of an interview or by other means. Then, of course, our listeners get in on the action and tell us which shows they specifically binged because of our two-episode discussion on the podcast. It's nice to know we've been able to draw attention to some new science fiction and supernatural programs since that's exactly why we started Sci Fi Fidelity! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF81: The Expanse Season 4 Interview 22:02
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22:02Dominique Tipper, who plays Naomi Nagata on The Expanse, was the very first interviewee we ever had on the podcast back when we began in September of 2016, just when the Syfy show was getting started, and showrunner Naren Shankar visited with us in February of 2017 during season 2. Now, the two key players in the success of this space science fiction TV show join us once more from the set of season 5, which is currently filming in Toronto, to preview season 4. We asked them to tell us more about the storyline to come taking place on Ilus, the first planet encountered by humans beyond the Ring gates. The first thing Tipper had to mention was the challenge for Naomi, with her brittle Belter bones, to be planetside for the first time. “We very much get to see this season what it takes for a Belter to change themselves and show what they need to do to their body to step foot on a planet or be in atmosphere,” she tells us. “And so I think there’s a lot of things riding on Naomi going to Ilus… She’s the only Belter perspective in the group, and also her own curiosity and for her and Holden as an option. So there’s a lot riding on it for her personally.” Not that Ilus is all that hospitable! Tipper told us how cold it was on location on the Ilus set, while Shankar appreciated its sparse beauty. “When you see even the first episode of season 4, it’s a beautiful location,” he says. “We were looking for a desolate frontier, and we shot in an active quarry. We used a lot of drone photography to get the vistas, and it’s really quite striking. And what you’re seeing in there is actually — we did virtually nothing in terms of visual effects cleanup or changing it. That’s the way it looks; it looks alien as hell.” For more insightful moments, fans will have to wait until The Expanse season 4 returns on Amazon Prime Video on December 13, 2019. In the meantime, enjoy the podcast, in which we announce the winners of our giveaway of The Art and Making of The Expanse from Titan Books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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As alt-history science fiction stories go, For All Mankind on Apple TV+ is right up there with The Man in the High Castle and Watchmen, both of which we discussed on the podcast as well. Speculating on what the world would be like if the Soviet Union landed a man on the moon first, this series starts out as a sort of historical drama inside 1970’s NASA but begins to show the larger effects on society of a continuing space race during the Cold War, taking things in a much more sci-fi direction as time goes by. As is usual for the show topics on Sci Fi Fidelity, we discuss the first two episodes of the series and share what we think of the established characters and the central conflict. The spoiler zone includes broad discussion of the later episodes in the series that have aired so far and predictions about where things might be headed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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HBO has done a much better job of adapting Philip Pullman’s fantasy adventure series His Dark Materials than Hollywood did for 2007’s The Golden Compass , and we’ve been enjoying watching Lyra Belacqua work through the mystery of the missing children in an alternate world ruled by a restrictive theocracy. It’s hard not to be charmed by the concept of each human having their own familiar-like daemon as their animal companion, and the world-building is rich with witches, Gyptians, and armored bears. As is usual for the show topics on Sci Fi Fidelity , we discuss the first two episodes of the series and share what we think of the established character and central conflict. At first, there were some reservations that His Dark Materials was more oriented towards children with its young protagonist and “chosen one prophecy” premise, but we quickly gained appreciation for the thematic depth and attention to detail with the various culutures in this parallel world. Then we dive into the spoiler zone for some real talk about passages between worlds, the nature of Asriel’s investigation of Dust, and the fight that surely lies ahead for the Gyptians. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF78: Aron Eli Coleite Interview - Daybreak 24:41
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24:41Daybreak is one of those shows that makes everyone think that it falls into a specific genre (zombie apocalypse comedy) with a particular audience demographic (Gen-Z young adults), but it actually has much broader appeal and may not be about zombies at all. So says showrunner Aron Eli Coleite in our interview with him in which he talked about how Matthew Broderick joined the cast, why Josh is not necessarily the central character, and why we should be worried about the change of leadership in the season finale. WARNING: spoilers within for Daybreak season 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With the launch of the Apple TV+ streaming service on November 1st and the Disney+ debut right around the corner on November 12th, a question arises for us to discuss on the podcast: what is worth watching on these new subscription channels, and does the content justify the additional monthly fee? HBO Max also announced part of its lineup for its May 2020 premiere, and it's becoming clear that tough decisions will have to be made very soon. This first part of the podcast tackles the price breakdown of each service and compares their various chances for survival in the coming "streaming service wars," as we're calling them. Apple, for example, is trying to lure customers in with their low price point and with free trials and a year's subscription for those who purchase new iPhones or computers. Disney has less of a battle ahead with the built-in draw of their massive Star Wars, Disney, and Marvel libraries, but with so many players in the game, who can tell? Our list of genre content we're looking forward to includes one choice from each of the three services in question. Plus our listeners get in on the action, too, via our Facebook group ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
When we decided to take on Watchmen for the podcast, we had no idea how different the series would be from its graphic novel source material. The show has proven to be exactly the “remix” that showrunner Damon Lindelof said it would be, but a central question of our podcast discussion is this: Do you have to be familiar with the 1986 Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons comic in order to understand what’s happening in the HBO series? Other points of analysis include why this version of Watchmen decided to make race a central factor, whether or not police chief Judd Crawford is a good guy, why the costumed vigilantes like Red Scare and Looking Glass have such simplistic costumes, and what the heck is going on with Will and Adrian Veidt: two equally mysterious characters. We also break down nods to the original comic such as the squid storms, the Minutemen biopic, the Rorschach masks, and the many references to Dr. Manhattan. As with most of our show discussions, we focus on the events in the first two episodes of the season, and because that’s all that has aired on HBO so far (until tonight anyway), there is no “spoiler zone” in this edition of the podcast. However, the opening story gave us plenty of fodder for discussion and debate even as far as analyzing the delightfully cumbersome episode titles: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice” and “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Impulse snuck up on us. Having aired on YouTube's premium service, it wasn't until the entire first season of this series was made available for free that it drew our attention, especially since the fact that it was loosely based on the Stephen Gould Jumper novels wasn't necessarily a strong draw. However, Doug Liman, who directed the 2008 film and also executive produces on Impulse, may have finally found the correct formula in this iteration of the teleportation story. Impulse is a show that not enough people are watching, but everyone should. Centering around Henry Coles (Maddie Hasson), a sullen, rebellious young woman who has followed her drifter mother to yet another sleepy town, the show sees her teleportation powers awaken after a sexual assault triggers a deep-seeded sense of self-preservation and a hidden anger that activates her ability. Because of the "hidden gem" nature of Impulse , the podcast critiques the premise and the characters of the show before discussing the first two episodes of season 2 in the spoiler zone. YouTube is airing episodes of Impulse season 2 one at a time each Wednesday for non-susbscribers even though the entirety of season 2 is available to those who pay for YouTube Premium, so anyone can access the show to enjoy along with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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With The Good Place season 4 being the show’s final run, the story, which often had paradigm shifting twists each season, should provide an satisfying ending for fans of the unique, metaphysical, philosophical series. On this episode of the podcast, we analyze the four episodes that have aired thus far to determine whether things are on track to give a sense of closure to its audience, and the good news is: they very much are. It’s interesting to explore the possibilities for improving the behavior of all four of the new experiment’s subjects, particularly gossipy John and the truly horrible Brent, but with the continuing sabotage and the differing missions that present themselves, it seems an almost impossible task. However, the true strength of the season, as is discussed in the podcast, lies in the powerful dialogue taking place in the many heartfelt conversations between our main characters. On that alone, The Good Place season 4 is deserving of praise. To leave room for those who have not fully caught up on The Good Place season 4, we begin by discussing the first three episodes without referencing the big reveal that happened in the latest in installment, “Tinker, Tailor, Demon, Spy.” That episode instead is broken down and appreciated in the Spoiler Zone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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It's never pleasant to learn a favorite TV series is ending, but if the writers are able to bring the narrative to a satisfying conclusion, it can go a long way towards giving a sense of closure to fans. This is especially true for science fiction and supernatural shows that have super-dedicated viewers. On this week's podcast, we discuss some of our favorite examples of shows that were able to end well. Paradoxically, we found that some of the best finales provided closure by leaving the story open-ended enough to allow the audience to decide what happened next. To avoid spoilers, skip ahead approximately 4 minutes for shows you haven't completed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
Undone on Amazon is a genre-defying, literary, artistically animated masterpiece, and we're not just saying that because it involves time travel (although that could only help). In this podcast, we discuss the premise of the show and how it came to be, and then we dive into the first three episodes in more detail. The spoiler zone shares overall impressions of season 1 for those who have seen all eight episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF71: Jazmyn Simon Interview - Raising Dion 25:39
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25:39The premise for Raising Dion may seem simple: a single mother struggles to raise her seven-year-old son when suddenly he begins to manifest superpowers. But this family drama from creator Dennis Liu and executive producer Michael B. Jordan is anything but a typical superhero tale. When the show premieres on October 4, 2019, audiences will certainly see a boy with powers, but they will also experience the community that surrounds him, including family members like his “Auntie Kat,” played by Jazmyn Simon. Simon spoke to us about her role in the show as well as her own experience with motherhood, having just had a son with her actor husband Dulé Hill, whom she met on the set of Ballers . Simon also played a doctor on the HBO show, but this time around she's in a more active hospital role, also acting as the family skeptic when it comes to Dion's powers. Simon covers everything from the show's setting in Atlanta to Michael B. Jordan's involvement in this interview, giving us a quite complete picture of what we can expect when Raising Dion comes to Netflix on October 4th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF59: Patrick Macmanus Interview - Happy!, Slaughterhouse Five 24:03
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24:03Before we knew about the cancellation of Happy!, we had a chance to talk to executive producer of the madcap Syfy series, Patrick Macmanus. Although we mourn the loss of this unique series, which was adapted from a Grant Morrison comic in the same humorous-but-violent style as Preacher, we're happy to report that Macmanus has signed an overall deal with UCP to produce more shows to shop around. He spoke to us about two upcoming adaptations he has in the works: one for Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five and another for the true crime podcast, Dr. Death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Lucifer is one of those rare shows that saw itself resurrected from cancellation as it made the move from FOX to Netflix for season 4. We talk a little bit about the changes we noticed resulting from its new home, and then we break down the major storylines of the recently concluded season. With plenty of story left surrounding the prophecy, the angel baby, and Chloe's new knowledge, we're left wondering -- will there be a season 5? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Just before the Agents of SHIELD season 6 premiere, we spoke with executive producers Maurissa Tancharoen, Jed Whedon, and Jeff Bell about the story to come. By now, a few episodes have aired, so we know that the show, like much of Marvel TV, has severed its ties with the MCU. The showrunners explain why that's the case and also foreshadow some of the storylines to come, including Mack's stint as director of SHIELD, Clark Gregg's new character, and the adventures in deep space. We also spend some time discussing Agents of SHIELD outside of the interview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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When we decided to discuss Game of Thrones before season 8 began, we thought we would be talking about its grand exit, but as it turns out, we find ourselves having to defend the series against an onslaught of fan backlash. Where does the controversy come from, which aspects do we agree with, and which do we feel are unjustified? Join us as we parse the highs and the lows of the epic final season of HBO's juggernaut flagship fantasy series, Game of Thrones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We are absolutely loving the vampire comedy What We Do in the Shadows on FX based on the award-winning New Zealand film of the same name, and we couldn't wait to break down the different characters and story arcs at the start of the season. With four vampires living in a Staten Island home together trying to navigate the modern world with a new mandate to conquer America, there is a wealth of episodic content as well as underlying mythology to discuss. And yes, the show has been renewed for season 2, which is welcome news that hadn't broken when we recorded this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF54: Deborah Ann Woll Interview - Daredevil, Relics and Rarities 21:32
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21:32Deborah Ann Woll actually came on the podcast at Sony's behest to promote the home entertainment release of her horror movie, Escape Room, but this is a genre television podcast! So we snuck in a few questions about her time as Karen Page in Marvel's Daredevil and about the topic we really wanted to discuss with her: her D&D campaign show for Geek & Sundry, Relics and Rarities. We think that, like us, you'll find her enthusiasm for tabletop gaming infectious, and since it ties in nicely with the cooperative gaming aspect of an escape room, it works as a cohesive discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In genre television, dead isn't always dead. We took an article from the Den of Geek website and turned it into a discussion topic for our podcast, but it turns out that a lot of TV shows over the years have resurrrected characters who viewers thought had shuffled off this mortal coil. In addition to the six choices we make, we share the multitude of equally valid examples from the portion of our listening audience that belongs to our Facebook group . Thanks to everyone who participated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Having come to The OA too late to discuss it on the podcast for season 1, we knew we wanted to talk about Part II as soon as it became available, and the second season did not disappoint. As usual with our new formula, we stick to the first couple of episodes before diving into the spoiler zone to talk about yet another cryptic ending for the series. Do you agree with our interpretation of what's really going on? Join us for our in-depth discussion of the metaphysical journey that is The OA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jordan Peele had a daunting task in rebooting the classic anthology series, The Twilight Zone. In a follow-up to our discussion last week of the original Rod Serling series and other genre anthologies it inspired, we talk about the successes and shortcomings of the episodes of the newest incarnation on CBS All Access. There was lots to love, but also plenty to criticize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Genre anthology series have experienced a resurgence since Black Mirror, and with The Twilight Zone getting a reboot, it's time to recognize our favorites from the past. After giving Love, Death, and Robots a quick nod, we dive in with anthology shows from the 60s, 90s, and modern day. Sometimes we're surprised at how well some of the reboots do, including not only The Twilight Zone but The Outer Limits and even Apple's upcoming Amazing Stories revival. Favorites from the listeners who participated on our Facebook group also get a mention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The premise of The Order sounds a bit crazy: a secret society of witches and warlocks on a college campus finds itself at odds with a pack of werewolves tasked with fighting the abuse of magic. Huh? But once you get past the iffy pilot, The Order has plenty of humor, adventure, and romance to satisfy just about any audience. Give this one a try on Netflix! NOTE: we recorded this podcast before the recent season 2 renewal announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF48: Brittany Curran Interview - The Magicians 28:06
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28:06Brittany Curran has taken the character of Fen from a minor character to a pivotal player in season 4 of The Magicians on Syfy. We spoke to her about the journey in the role as the show's only Fillorian series regular, her life as an actor from a very young age, and her favorite parts about filming in Vancouver, among other things. WARNING: Spoilers for season 4 of The Magicians within! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
We explore the origin stories of Doom Patrol on DC Universe and share our growing admiration for darkly comic superhero shows of late. For those who have not seen the show, we have a spoiler-free discussion leading up to the clearly delineated spoiler zone to help you decide if you want to check out the series. Let's be honest, though, anything with Alan Tudyk attached is worth checking out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF46: Siempre Bruja (Always a Witch) 35:10
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35:10As a follow-up to our Subtitled Sci Fi discussion, we decided to tackle one of Netflix's latest international offerings, Colombia's Siempre Bruja, or Always a Witch in English. This supernatural time travel tale brings a slave from the time of the Inquisition forward to 2019 where she must defeat a powerful evil in order to return to her own time and her true love. This episode of Sci Fi Fidelity introduces our spoiler zone so that people who haven't seen the show can still listen to the beginning while those who have can enjoy a more in-depth discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Netflix has been killing it with bringing international genre shows to an American audience, and after discussing Dark and The Rain on earlier editions of the podcast, we felt it was time to acknowledge a wider field of programming from around the world. In fact, the selections on our "super six" list each come from a different country! Plus we share our listener selections from our Facebook group . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In order to keep things relatively spoiler-free, we discussed only the first two episodes of The Umbrella Academy, which released on Netflix on February 15, 2019, to appeal both to those who have watched the show and those who are thinking about trying it out. As it happens, the series goes to some pretty crazy places later in the season, so we brought in a special guest, executive producer Jeff King, to tease some of where the series heads in future episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
When we found Russian Doll on Netflix, we knew we had stumbled onto something very special! Get ready for a spoiler-filled discussion of all the metaphysics, symbolism, character significance, timeline mechanics and more in our breakdown of the Natasha Lyonne series that's taking the streaming audience by storm. Never have we seen a more bingeable series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF42: Felicia Day Interview - Voyage to the Stars 26:53
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26:53Felicia Day has explored nearly every avenue an actor can peddle their wares and even pioneered a few paths of her own when she followed up her guest appearances on Buffy the Vampire Slayer with her breakout web series The Guild back in 2007. Her transmedia roots are apparent in her new project, the improvisational comedy podcast, Voyage to the Stars, in which she plays Elsa, a science officer with focus issues. The podcast begins its run on February 12, 2019, and we spoke with her about the project and some of her classic roles that we love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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A Discovery of Witches offers a new twist on the "handsome vampire" formula by focusing on a lost book of magic and a powerful witch among vampires and demons. The romance element of the story is bolstered by two actors, Matthew Goode and Teresa Palmer, with fiery chemistry. Join us as we attempt a relatively spoiler-free discussion of this UK import on Sundance Now and Shudder as of January 17, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Alien-human love stories abound in sci-fi television, and this month's discussion topic shares some of our favorites. This podcast was inspired by an article on Den of Geek that published in conjunction with the premiere of Roswell, New Mexico on the CW. We also share some listener selections that we hadn't thought of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The Passage, based on the trilogy by Justin Cronin, just premiered on Fox, and we were impressed by the initial premise. On this episode of the podcast, we break down the pilot episode and ask, "Where are they going with this? Will it be a government conspiracy thriller? A vampire virus horror? Or will it evolve into a post-apocalyptic sci- series?" Regardless, this is a promising start. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF38: Tricia Helfer Interview - Battlestar Galactica, Lucifer 24:55
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24:55She played the iconic cylon Number Six in the sci-fi classic series Battlestar Galactica, and now Tricia Helfer is doing a rewatch podcast with journalist and writer Marc Bernardin called Battlestar Gala. We spoke to Helfer about how her podcast began, what guests we can look forward to, and how she feels about her time on BSG. We also talked a bit about her role in the most recent seasons of Lucifer on FOX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
The new year brings a new weekly format for the podcast! Our first discussion of January covers the series finale movie of Timeless, a 2-hour event that gave the beloved time travel series a chance to tie up loose ends after its abrupt season two cancellation. Was the movie successful, and did it satisfy the fans? Join us and decide! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Reilly Dolman (Travelers) 18:07
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18:07Travelers season 3 drops on Netflix on December 14, 2018, and we had the opportunity to talk to Reilly Dolman, who plays Philip Pearson on the show. Philip, of course, is the team's historian with the photographic memory of everything that happened in the 21st century - definitely one of the more interesting characters in Travelers . Reilly spoke about his approach to the character of Philip as well as his journey as an actor in this insightful interview. The article version is available on denofgeek.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF36: Nightflyers, Mars, Justin Marks (Counterpart) 1:16:33
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1:16:33In our final super-sized podcast before the new year brings a new format, we start our discussion with our favorite space battles ranging from the civil war of Babylon 5 to the sneaky maneuvers in The Expanse . Our show topics this month include a look at the premiere of Nightflyers on Syfy, which began on December 2, 2018, and a breakdown of the episodes that have aired for MARS season 2 on Nat Geo, which started its six-episode run back on November 12, 2018. The interview this time is with Justin Marks, the creator of Counterpart on Starz, which premieres its second season on December 9, 2018. Timecodes: Best Space Battles - 3:03 Nightflyers - 22:23 MARS - 41:56 Counterpart Interview - 61:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF35: Charmed, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Adi Shankar (Castlevania) 1:20:34
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1:20:34It's Halloween, so it's appropriate that we talk about the scariest monsters in genre television. We take a fairly broad definition of the term "monster," but we think you'll agree our choices are pretty creepy. Our show topics this month also include holiday appropriate discussions for two new witch-related shows: the Charmed reboot on the CW, which began its run on October 14, 2018, and Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina , which released its ten episodes on October 26, 2018. The Halloween fun continues with our interview with Castlevania showrunner, Adi Shankar, whose animated adaptation dropped its second season on October 26, 2018 on Netflix. Timecodes: Scariest Monsters - 3:41 Charmed - 18:42 Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - 41:26 Castevania Interview - 63:49 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF34: The Good Place, Manifest, Dominic Lewis (High Castle) 1:14:24
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1:14:24It was surprisingly difficult to select just the right shows for our discussion of "one season wonder," shows worth talking about that only lasted a single season. We got a lot of help from our listeners, and we think you'll enjoy our choices. Show topics this month include a look at the one-hour premiere of The Good Place season 3 on NBC, which premiered on September 27, and a critique of the first two episodes of the new supernatural mystery series also on NBC, Manifest , which began on September 24. For our interview, we talked to Dominic Lewis, the composer of the score for all three seasons of The Man in the High Castle . Season 3 of that show premieres on October 5. Timecodes: One Season Wonders - 2:08 The Good Place season 3 - 21:31 Manifest season 1 - 36:52 The Man in the High Castle Interview - 55:52 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF33: The Innocents, The First, Bridget Regan (The Last Ship) 1:12:52
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1:12:52In the calm before the storm of new fall genre shows hits, we start the podcast this month with a discussion of some of the more peripheral new and returning series we're looking forward to in the next month or so as a sort of fall TV preview. Our show topics this month include a look at the first few episodes of Netflix's new supernatural thriller, The Innocents , which premiered on August 24, 2018, and a spoiler-free preview of the Sean Penn vehicle on Hulu following humanity's first mission to Mars, The First , which begins on September 14, 2018. The interview is a must-listen for fans of The Last Ship as Bridget Regan joins us to talk about the show's fifth and final season on TNT. Timecodes: Anticipated Fall Shows - 2:53 The Innocents - 17:22 The First - 37:48 The Last Ship Interview - 57:26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Hannah John-Kamen (Killjoys) 15:37
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15:37As a follow-up to our discussion of Killjoys , we're excited to share with you our interview with leading lady Hannah John-Kamen, who of course plays Dutch in the Syfy series. Plus with her star on the rise because of recent appearances in Marvel's Ant Man and The Wasp as well as Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One , we couldn't resist the chance to talk to sci-fi royalty's newest member. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF32: Killjoys, Castle Rock, Luke Macfarlane (Killjoys) 1:09:55
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1:09:55A fun discussion kicks off our August podcast as we share our list of the best anti-heroes in genre television, those protagonists we still love despite all of their moral gray area. It seems we love our good guys slightly bad! Our show topics this month include a look at the first couple of episodes of Killjoys season 4, which just began on July 20th on Syfy, and a critique of the new Stephen King anthology series on Hulu, Castle Rock , which dropped its first three episodes on July 25th. Stick around for our interview with Luke Macfarlane, who plays RAC Agent and baby-daddy D'avin Jaqobis in Killjoys . Timecodes: Best Anti-Heroes - 1:55 Killjoys - 19:22 Castle Rock - 38:13 Killjoys Interview - 56:42 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF31: Reverie, Preacher, Sherman Augustus (Into the Badlands) 1:13:27
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1:13:27Before diving into show topics, we detour into "shipping" territory as we discuss some of our favorite contemporary couples in genre television, some of which are quite popular and others of which should be. Our show topics this month include the latest sci-fi procedural hybrid from NBC, Reverie , which began its run on May 30, 2018, and AMC's Preacher , the comic book adaptation that began its third season on June 24, 2018. This month's interview is with Sherman Augustus, who plays Nathaniel Moon in Into the Badlands , which is in its mid-season three hiatus on AMC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF30: The Rain, Humans, Joe Pokaski (Cloak & Dagger) 1:14:52
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1:14:52This month's opening discussion kicks off with a continuation of our genre showrunner discussion. This time we're focusing on our favorite female executive producers/writers in the sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural field, a trend which will hopefully grow over time. Our show topics this month include a look at the first season of The Rain , a Danish import on Netflix that joins the streaming giant's increasing focus on international fare, and the season 3 premiere of Humans , which aired on June 5, 2018 here in the states on AMC. Join us for our extremely entertaining conversation with Joe Pokaski, the showrunner of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger , which premiered on Freeform on June 7, 2018. Timecodes: Female Showrunners - 2:07 The Rain - 12:35 Humans - 37:57 Cloak & Dagger Interview - 59:50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Mina Sundwall (Lost in Space) 12:45
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12:45As a follow-up to our May podcast in which we discussed Lost in Space , we talk to actor Mina Sundwall, who plays Penny Robinson in the Netflix series. With the recent announcement that the show would be getting a second season on the streaming service, we figured we'd speculate with Mina about the future of the Jupiter 2 and reflect on her character in season one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF29: Lost in Space, The 100, Malcolm Barrett (Timeless) 1:12:04
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1:12:04The summer is almost here, but we've honed in on some of our favorite recent shows! Our discussion kicks off with our picks for the most distinctive showrunners who have helmed more than one genre TV show. It was tough paring it down to six! Our show topics this month include a look at the full first season of the Lost in Space remake on Netflix, which has been capturing viewers attention since it dropped on April 13, 2018, and the established post-apocalyptic show The 100 , which just began its fifth season on the CW. For our interview segment, we spoke to actor Malcolm Barrett, who plays Rufus Carlin in the NBC time travel hit, Timeless , which is currently in its second season. Timecodes: Multiple Series Showrunners - 2:02 Lost in Space - 16:30 The 100 - 36:17 Timeless Interview - 58:44 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Dan Dworkin & Jay Beattie (The Crossing) 18:20
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18:20Spoiler warning! Creators Dan Dworkin and Jay Beattie heard our discussion of The Crossing on the last podcast and wanted to talk once episode 4 of their show, which contained a pivotal twist at the end, aired on ABC. We went on to ask them about their unique time travel tale and some of the storytelling decisions they made. For a discussion of the series premiere of The Crossing , check out our previous episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF28: Jessica Jones, The Crossing, Aaron Pierre (Krypton) 1:09:30
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1:09:30On the April edition of our podcast, we starts off with a discussion topic suggested by one of our listeners that took us down the rabbit hole of medium-mixing episodes where shows experimented with animation, parody, and the ever-popular musical episode. The show discussion begins with a look at Jessica Jones season 2, which dropped on Netflix on March 8, 2018, and how it has changed in tone somewhat from its first season. Then we dive into the premiere episode of ABC's time travel drama, The Crossing , which just began its run on April 2, 2018. Our interview this month is with Aaron Pierre, who plays the enigmatic character of Dev-Em on Syfy's new Superman prequel, Krypton . Timecodes: Medium Mixing Episodes - 1:59 Jessica Jones - 20:15 The Crossing - 39:07 Krypton Interview - 56:08 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Thomas Schelesny (Game of Thrones) 32:29
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32:29We spoke with Thomas Schelesny, visual effects supervisor for Image Engine, who created Drogon the dragon for the loot train sequence in Game of Thrones season 7 episode 4, "Spoils of War." Schelesny helped us understand how CGI integrates with practical effects to make it look like Daenerys and her dragon are decimating the Lannister lines. We also spoke about Schelesny's other work on Starship Troopers , Enchanted , and Drag Me To Hell . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF27: Hard Sun, Stargate Origins, Nazanin Boniadi (Counterpart) 1:22:58
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1:22:58This month, we take on the varied world of shows that continued on without one or more principal characters. It was a difficult task to find just the right "success" stories (relatively speaking), but once we found our candidates, some interesting differences appeared. Our show topics this month include two new shows. The first is Hard Sun , a UK import from BBC One that's airing on Hulu here in the states. Is it really sci-fi? The other is Stargate Origins , an exploratory web series that MGM has released on its new Stargate Command service. Is this the right approach to reviving the franchise? Lastly, Nazanin Boniadi speaks to us about her Counterpart character, Clare, who took a surprising turn in the latest episode of this Starz series. Timecodes: Shows Missing Principal Character - 3:00 Hard Sun - 17:07 Stargate Origins - 32:43 Counterpart Interview - 57:31 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF26: Altered Carbon, Counterpart, Katherine Ramdeen (Supernatural) 1:09:52
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1:09:52In honor of the start of The Magicians season 3 and the recent Charmed reboot cast announcements, this month's discussion topic is our favorite spellcasters on television, and we discover that they're not exclusive to fantasy shows! Our show topics this month include Altered Carbon , which had its 10-episode first season released to great acclaim on Netflix on February 2, 2018, and Counterpart , which also kicked off its first season on Starz to favorable critical response on January 21, 2018. Katherine Ramdeen also spoke to us about her character Alex and the backdoor pilot for Wayward Sisters which aired as part of Supernatural 's thirteenth season on January 18, 2018. Timecodes: Spellcasters - 2:25 Altered Carbon - 19:56 Counterpart - 35:21 Supernatural Interview - 53:51 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF25: Dark, Travelers, William B. Davis (The X-Files) 1:16:15
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1:16:15American television hasn't cornered the market on good sci-fi, but some networks (particularly Netflix) have been very savvy about rebroadcasting and reinventing the best from overseas and up north. We talk about six imports and reboots that are worth your time. Our show topics this month, in fact, are a couple of imports, both featuring very innovative time travel themes. The first is Dark on Netflix, which released its first season on December 1, and the other is Travelers season 2, which dropped on Netflix as well on December 23. The cherry on top of this month's podcast is our full interview with William B. Davis of The X-Files , which just began its 11th season on January 3 on FOX. He shares his experiences playing the iconic role of Cigarette Smoking Man on the show. Timecodes: US Imports & Reboots - 2:10 Dark season 1 on Netflix - 16:30 Travelers season 2 on Netflix - 35:35 The X-Files interview - 56:28 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview - Preview: William B. Davis (The X-Files) 7:08
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7:08We'll be sharing our full interview with William B. Davis, who plays the iconic cigarette-smoking villain on The X-Files , in our January podcast, coming soon, but since the season 11 premiere is January 3, we simply had to preview our discussion in the lead-up to the exciting return of The X-Files reboot. We chose the juiciest five minutes from Davis' discussion of the new season and where his character may be headed in The X-Files season 11. Tune in to our next podcast for more details about this history of the character and Davis' journey as an actor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 Bonus Interview: Christian Kane (The Librarians) 20:35
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20:35Christian Kane joins the podcast to talk about The Librarians season 4 and an episode coming on January 3, 2018 in particular in which he plays a pivotal role. Kaniacs will no doubt enjoy the installment which features a team-building retreat that simply can't be missed. Kane also talks a bit about his time on Angel and Leverage as well as some upcoming projects. You can see Kane in The Librarians each Wednesday at 8pm ET on TNT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF24: Runaways, Agents of SHIELD, Lindy Booth (The Librarians) 1:11:58
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1:11:58Since Mike and Dave chose two Marvel shows to talk about this month, they decided to make their discussion topic about TV shows featuring superpowered groups that were not based on comics, of which there were surprisingly quite a few. They also share some listener choices in the category. Show topics in December include Marvel's Runaways , which began on November 21 and is now halfway through its first season on Hulu, and Marvel's Agents of SHIELD , which just began its fifth season on December 1 on ABC. Dave spoke with Lindy Booth in our interview segment; she plays Cassandra Cillian on TNT's The Librarians , which begins its fourth season on December 13. Timecodes: Non-Comics Superheroes - 2:41 Runaways - 17:16 Agents of SHIELD - 38:44 The Librarians Interview - 55:27 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF23: The Gifted, Stranger Things, Ben Karlin (Future Man) 1:10:16
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1:10:16Sometimes the antagonist of a show is just as enjoyable as the hero, and this month we share some of the villains we love even though we're not supposed to. Our listeners get in on the game as well and share some of their favorites. Our show topics this month include season 1 of The Gifted on FOX, which is over halfway through its 10-episode run, and Stranger Things season 2, which released its nine episodes on Netflix on October 27. We preview the time travel comedy Future Man , 13 episodes of which Hulu will share on November 14, by talking to Emmy Award-winning producer and showrunner, Ben Karlin, in our interview segment. Timecodes: Likable Villains - 1:47 The Gifted - 15:48 Stranger Things - 36:55 Future Man - 57:55 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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1 SFF22: Star Trek Discovery, The Good Place, Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently) 1:02:33
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1:02:33This month's discussion kicks off with our list of genre characters who we think deserve their own shows. We select from a host of diverse shows, from Orphan Black to Iron Fist , and solicit audience opinions on whom they'd pick for a spinoff. Show topics this month include Star Trek: Discovery , which began with no small amount of controversy on CBS All Access on September 24, 2017, and The Good Place , which premiered its second season on NBC on September 20, 2017. Our interview segment is with none other that Dirk Gently himself, Samuel Barnett of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency , who previews the second season coming to BBC America on October 14, 2017. Timecodes: Spinoff Characters - 2:21 Star Trek: Discovery - 13:50 The Good Place - 34:19 Dirk Gently Interview - 49:02 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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