We Tried Using Noel’s Sci-Fi Scale…

Season 3 of Between the States kicks off with Dan, Jared, and Noel celebrating the podcast’s one-year anniversary and jumping straight into a mix of science fiction discussions, gaming, movies, and real-life stories.In this episode we: Explain the “sci-fi scale” and debate what makes good vs bad sci-fi  Talk through movies and shows like Alien, Terminator, Jumanji, Tremors, Robocop, and more  Break down sci-fi tropes including aliens, time travel, dystopian futures, and advanced technology  Share gaming experiences with Subnautica, Half-Life, Resident Evil, and Dead Rising Tell real stories, including:  A stranger getting into a car asking for a ride  A bizarre interaction at Costco  A failed transmission swap and junkyard parts discussion  Explore hypothetical sci-fi ideas like teleportation, faster-than-light travel, holodecks, time loops, and anti-agingThe episode blends comedy, debate, and everyday experiences with a focus on sci-fi and pop culture, while still keeping the casual, conversational style of the show.Send us Fan MailSupport the showEpisodes available on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BetweenTheStates Follow us on Social Media:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Between-The-States/61574045351917/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/betweenthestatespod/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@betweenthestatesBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/betweenthestates.bsky.socialReddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/BetweenTheStates/Comments, questions, or suggestions can be sent to: [email protected] way to support the show: https://www.patreon.com/BetweentheStates