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Fusion Patrol
by Lone Locust Productions
Fusion Patrol is a long-running, comprehensive classic sci-fi rewatch podcast. We cover vintage Science Fiction TV and media with episode-by-episode reviews.
Episodes
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 9 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 810
Simon and Eugene discuss whether the real human cloning process should be more like Star Trek or a zombie movie, how likely a computer is to explode when code is overwritten, and we ask, where did all the nannies come from? 00:00:35 Opening the Final Countdown 00:01:25 Bea’s Dangerous Bargain...
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The Invaders Review: The Betrayed – Fusion Patrol Ep. 809
Eugene and Kenneth discuss The Invaders, Season 1, Episode 12, “The Betrayed,” focusing on David Vincent’s long surveillance of an alien hotspot and his effort to document a landing and an invader facility hidden in a railway car, his recovery of an alien data tape, and attempts to get it…
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Buck’s Duel to the Death – Fusion Patrol Ep. 808
Eugene and John discuss Buck Rogers season 1, episode 22, “Buck’s Duel to the Death,” after a storm interrupted their first attempt to record. They describe it as a fairly routine episode in which Buck is brought to the planet Katar to serve as a symbol of hope for an oppressed population ruled…
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The Thing from Another World (1951) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 807
Kenneth and Eugene look at the classic 1951 Christian Nyby directed (wink wink), Howard Hawks Produced The Thing from Another World. They ask, “Is this film slow, as some people claim?”, “Is it unfair to complain the creature is a walking carrot?”, and “How did they get the sexually charged…
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 08 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 806
Simon and Eugene discuss the status of Hubots as property and its legal implications, whether there is a government requirement for Hubots to make a noise like electric vehicles must, and they discuss the correct procedure for warming up a severed finger. 00:00:34 Episode 8 Overview 00:01:41…
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The Invaders Review: The Ivy Curtain – Fusion Patrol Ep. 805
Kenneth and Eugene discuss if the Invaders know how to fly planes for themselves, what Roy Thinnes and Susan Oliver’s children’s eyes would have looked like, and did hippies want to nuke China in the 1960s. 00:00:35 Invaders Episode Recap 00:02:33 Academy Infiltration 00:04:10 The Police Arrive...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Space Rockers – Fusion Patrol Ep. 804
John and Eugene discuss rock and roll gone horribly wrong, and the surprising way the director for Space Rockers was chosen. 00:00:35 Space Rockers Intro 00:02:46 Concert Chaos Begins 00:04:27 Signal Behind the Music 00:06:54 The Song Repeats 00:10:55 The Kids and the Plot 00:13:55 Casting and...
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Idiocracy (2006) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 803
In this wildly free-roaming episode, Ben and Eugene discussd institutional failures in education, the assumption that everyone is motivated by greed, Disney’s Song of the South taken in a modern context, the notion that the child of two hillbillies could be educated not to be a hillbilly, is...
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 7 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 802
Simon and Eugene we discuss whether Hubot technology changes what death means for humans, compare customer satisfaction in the pizza and battle Hubot industries, and ask whether there is less sex with robots this season. 00:00:34 Opening Credits 00:00:59 Rick’s Rebellion 00:02:07 Douglas Makes…
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The Invaders Review: The Innocent – Fusion Patrol Ep. 801
Kenneth and Eugene discuss the arrival of Klaatu, the identity of the so-called “innocent,” the impossibility of getting building permits in California, and bring to light the shocking connection between this episode and the Starlost. 00:00:34 Welcome to Fusion Patrol 00:01:20 Episode Synopsis...
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Frankenstein (1931) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 800
Simon and Eugene mark the 800th episode of Fusion Patrol where they discuss the classic 1931 Frankenstein, the extent of the impact of this film across other media, the differences between the film and the book, and whether the film or Mary Shelley are responsible for the perception of the mad...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: A Dream of Jennifer – Fusion Patrol Ep. 799
John and Eugene dicsuss the return of sad Buck, the daughter of America’s mom, the ridiculous plot contrivance of this episode, and how the name New New Orleans just trips over the tongue.
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 06 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 798
Simon and Eugene discuss Swedish electric wiring, hubots and eggs as baby substitutes, and how a baby upgrade programme could work.
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The Invaders Review: Quantity Unknown – Fusion Patrol Ep. 797
Kenneth and Eugene discuss David Vincent’s need to have someone else believe him, the double-bluff of having an obvious main Invader guest star who isn’t, and ask the all-important question: If the cylinder contains the masterplan for invading the Earth, does that mean the Invaders have been...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Olympiad – Fusion Patrol Ep. 796
John and Eugene look at the 2492 Olympic games on the planet Mykos. They discuss the in-built advantages/disadvantages of having aliens with different physical capabilities competing against one another, ponder how small of an area you could hold the games in if there were no pesky audiences, ask...
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Solaris (1972) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 795
Kenneth and Eugene look at Andrei Tarkovsky’s famous, and ponderously slow, 1972 film, Solaris. They discuss why 40 minutes of the film is set amongst wet greenery, Tarkovsky’s daddy issues, they ask “What the hell was the point of the horse?” and “Why did we sit through 10+ minutes of silent...
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 05 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 794
Simon and Eugene discuss upgrading the babysitter, the theme of children abandoned by mothers, and Eugene grapples with his unresolved cyber security issues. Follow this blog on Mastodon or the Fediverse to receive updates directly in your feed.
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The Invaders Review: Doomsday Minus One – Fusion Patrol Ep. 793
Eugene and Kenneth delve into *The Invaders* Season 1, Episode 8, “Doomsday Minus One,” where Major Graves faces a nuclear test threat while Spence’s paranoia leads to tragic consequences from alien forces. They discuss Vincent’s quest for truth, the episode’s tension, and the moral nuances of…
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review Twiki is Missing – Fusion Patrol Ep. 792
Eugene and John dive into Season 1, Episode 18 of *Buck Rogers in the 25th Century*, “Twiki is Missing.” They humorously critique a high-stakes mission involving a spaceberg, a miners’ revolt, and a kidnapping plot against Twiki. Amid absurd twists, they discuss scientific credibility, casting...
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City Beneath the Sea (1971) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 791
Ben and Eugene discuss Irwin Allen’s second attempt to get City Beneath the Sea going with this TV movie and seeming back door pilot. They discuss the survivability of an asteroid strike in the Pacific Ocean, Robert Wagner’s evil ‘tache, the fact that the unsuspecting people of Pacifica were…
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 4 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 790
Simon and Eugene look at Season 2, Episode 4 of Real Humans when they discuss far-right mentalities and arguments around migration and exceptionalism, we ask, if you create free will and yet still embed an override, is it still free will? Possible allusions to the Matrix and Frosty the Snowman…
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The Invaders Review Nightmare – Fusion Patrol Ep. 789
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Kenneth and Eugene be looking at Season 1, Episode 7 of The Invaders. With the episode entitled “Nightmare” where they discuss how the Invaders are like the Wild Wild West’s Dr. Loveless, ask, “why mutate butterflies when locusts are readily available?”, and why...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: A Blast for Buck & Ardala Returns – Fusion Patrol Ep. 788
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, John and Eugene analyze two contrasting episodes from Season 1 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: “A Blast for Buck” and “Ardala Returns.” They explore the quirky narrative of “A Blast for Buck,” a clip show that offers a humorous spin on nostalgia while...
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Doctor Who Review: The Dalek Master Plan – Fusion Patrol Ep. 787
Simon and Eugene look at the Dalek Master Plan, including the newly-recovered episodes 1 and 3, and they discuss companion deaths, the traditional Christmas Dalek, whether Douglas Adams watched this serial, and whether Mavic Chen could have been blue.
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 03 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 786
This week Simon and Eugene look at Real Humans, Season 2, Episode 3, and discuss whether coincidence in television is a product of convenience or pleasing the audience, whether the Hubot virus is mining Bitcoin, which characters might benefit from an external battery pack, and how on earth you...
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The Invaders Review: Vikor – Fusion Patrol Ep. 785
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Kenneth and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 6 of The Invaders, titled “Vicar.” The story follows an electrical lineman who dies after witnessing aliens regenerate, prompting David Vincent to investigate Vikor Enterprises’ dark ties to the invaders. We examine…
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Happy Birthday, Buck – Fusion Patrol Ep. 784
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, John and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 15 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, titled “Happy Birthday, Buck.” The narrative explores Buck’s existential crisis as he confronts his 534th birthday and feels a sense of nostalgia for 20th century Chicago. Next...
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This Island Earth (1955) – Fusion Patrol Ep. 783
Kenneth and Eugene explore the 1955 classic “This Island Earth.” Their discussion highlights Cal’s research, mysterious technology, and ethical dilemmas posed by the Metalunans. They reflect on the film’s pacing, special effects, and its commentary on Cold War politics, examining how its themes...
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 02 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 782
This week, Simon and Eugene look at the second episode of the second series of Real Humans. They discuss Chekhov’s robot grandfather, the Swedish electoral system, whether induction hobs are better than gas, and whether they would switch on digital replicas of their deceased loved ones. Next…
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The Invaders Review: Genesis – Fusion Patrol Ep. 781
In this episode Kenneth and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 5 of The Invaders, titled “Genesis.” A police officers encounter with an Invader loosing his human form leads David Vincent to discover a desperate Invader plan to save the life of a scientist key to their invasion plans. Next Week…
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Space Vampire – Fusion Patrol Ep. 780
It’s the episode everyone has been waiting for! John and Eugene review Space Vampire! They discuss the surprisingly effective direction of Buck Rogers’ take on the horror genre, the curious omission of the named “Dracula,” and they welcome the return of “Sexy Wilma.” Next time on Buck Rogers in…
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Special Episode: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Sky’s on Fire Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 779
Not a movie, but a follow-up to our discussion of the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea feature, as we look at this television episode remake of the movie. Ben and Eugene examine the moral dilemmas faced by Admiral Nelson and Dr. Weber as they propose differing solutions to a catastrophic scenario....
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Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 01 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 778
This week, Simon and Eugene look at the second episode of Real Humans, season 2, where they discuss the changes between the last season and this, or lack thereof, the loss of some of the interesting ambiguities, and whether there is a Swedish TV body count limit. Next Week: Voyage to the Bottom…
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The Invaders Review: The Leeches – Fusion Patrol Ep. 777
Dr. Markham escapes the Invaders, leading to a chaotic pursuit involving David Vincent and Warren Donaghan, who fears alien abductions linked to missing scientists. Kenneth and Eugene explore themes of friendship, skepticism, and belief in the face of the mysterious alien threat, dissecting the...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Cruise Ship to the Stars – Fusion Patrol Ep. 776
This week, Eugene and John explore *Buck Rogers in the 25th Century*, Season 1, Episode 13, “Cruise Ship to the Stars.” They call out the awkward attraction between the 500+ year old Buck and the 19 year old Ms. Cosmos, critique the episode’s convoluted plot, humorously discuss Twiki’s romance…
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 775
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Ben and Eugene delve into the 1961 Irwin Allen film “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” starring Walter Pidgeon and Joan Fontaine. The discussion centers on the USOS Seaview and Admiral Nelson’s desperate mission to extinguish a catastrophic burning of the Van…
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Bugs Review: Money Spiders & The Enemy Within – Fusion Patrol Ep. 774
In this week’s episode of Fusion Patrol, Simon and Eugene dissect the series finale of Bugs, focusing on the two-part episode “Money Spiders” and “The Enemy Within.” They argue over which of the many things Alex should have been fired for, they discuss whether the G5 is the chip Apple released…
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The Invaders Review: The Mutation – Fusion Patrol Ep. 773
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Kenneth and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 3 of The Invaders, titled “The Mutation.” The story follows David Vincent as he investigates mysterious phenomena along the Texas-Mexico border, leading to a life-threatening encounter with locals and ultimately, alien...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Escape from Wedded Bliss – Fusion Patrol Ep. 772
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, we explore “Escape from Wedded Bliss,” the twelfth episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. The plot unfolds as a menacing space probe prompts the Federation to act, while Princess Ardala plots to capture Buck as leverage against them. Amidst a chaotic...
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Bugs Review: Twin Geeks – Fusion Patrol Ep. 771
This week Simon and Eugene look at the Bugs episode Twin Geeks, and discuss their disappointment at the size of this episodes’s explosions, whether lawyers are as scarce as police in Bugs Land, and they lament the lack of eccentric British gauge collectors in this episode. Next week: Buck Rogers…
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The Invaders Review: The Experiment – Fusion Patrol Ep. 770
In this episode of Fusion Patrol, the Kenneth and Eugene review The Invaders episode “The Experiment,” which features guest star Roddy McDowall as the son of an astrophysicist targeted by alien brainwashing. The discussion highlights the story’s strong Cold War influences, noting how the plot...
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The War Between the Land and the Sea Review – Fusion Patrol Podcast Ep. 769
This week Simon and Eugene look at the last nugget of the Disney-BBC Doctor Who deal, the War Between the Land and the Sea where they discuss parallels between the modern UNIT and Torchwood, whether Kate Lethbridge-Stewart is the true heir to the Brigadier, and Eugene explains why the naming of...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Cosmic Whiz Kid – Fusion Patrol Ep. 768
This week Fusion Patrol looks at Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Season 1, Episode 11, Cosmic Whiz Kid as John and Eugene discuss— Cosmic Whiz Kid Airdate: November 15, 1979 Runtime: 60 minutes Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O’Connor Guest Stars: Gary Coleman, Ray Walston Director: Leslie...
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The Andromeda Strain (1971) Review: Fusion Patrol Ep. 767
This week Fusion Patrol looks at The Andromeda Strain as Ben and Eugene discuss hard science fiction tension built from plausible medical and military technology; human errors, prejudice, and design flaws that nearly trigger nuclear catastrophe; Nostalgic enthusiasm for long‑forgotten light pen...
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Bugs Review: Jewel Control – Fusion Patrol Ep. 766
This week we look at “Bugs: Jewel Control” as Simon and Eugene discuss electricity billing, Beckett’s impressive Chinese reading capabilities, and whether Bugs is part of the same universe as Torchwood and whether it shares some of the same strengths and flaws. Jewel Control “Airdate: ” August…
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The Invaders Review: Beachhead (Fusion Patrol Ep. 765)
This week Fusion Patrol looks at “The Invaders: Beachhead” as Kenneth and Eugene discuss— Beachhead Airdate: January 10, 1967 Runtime: 51 minutes Starring: Roy Thinnes Guest Stars: Diane Baker, J.D. Cannon, James Daly Director: Joseph Sargent Writer: Anthony Wilson (teleplay), Larry Cohen (story…
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Soylent Green (1973) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 764
This week Fusion Patrol looks at the 1973 movie Soylent Green as John and Eugene discuss if starving people even care if Soylent Green is people, Charlton Heston’s most human performance in a dystopian film, women treated as apartment “furniture” in a collapsing society, and Edward G. Robinson’s...
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Planet of the Amazon Women – Fusion Patrol Ep. 763
This week Fusion Patrol looks at Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, “Planet of the Amazon Women” as John and Eugene discuss Planet of the Amazon Women Airdate: 1 November 1979 Runtime: 49 minutes Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O’Connor Guest Stars: Ann Dusenberry, Jay Robinson, Anne Jeffreys...
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Bugs Review: Pandora’s Box – Fusion Patrol Ep. 762
Simon and Eugene look at Season 4, episode 6 of Bugs — Pandora’s Box. They discuss why you can’t fix a sixth century plague with modern technology, Beckett’s annoying, sexy upstairs neighbor, and why blowing things up is a much better solution to a contagion than containment. Pandora’s Box…
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Children of the Dog Star Review: Kolob & Alien Contact – Fusion Patrol Ep. 761
Kenneth and Eugene discuss the final two parts of Children of the Dog Star, with the episodes Kolob, and Alien Contact. Kolob Airdate: October 6, 1984 Runtime: 24 minutes Starring: Sarah Dunn, Jason Wallace, Hamish Bartle Guest Stars: Roy Billing, Susan Wilson, Catherine Wilkin, Raymond Hawthorne...
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Fusion Patrol is a long-running, comprehensive classic sci-fi rewatch podcast. We cover vintage Science Fiction TV and media with episode-by-episode reviews.
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