The Alien Effect

This episode I am joined by the amazing Danielle from Still…?! The Podcast, and we discuss The Golden Girls, Brandon Sanderson, Theatre, Films and Creative Hobbies.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Danielle and her incredible podcast here and on social media @stillthepodcast . And you can find the Betty White and Rue McClanahan joke we mentioned here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

This episode I am joined by the amazing Becca from Women of Nerd Culture podcast and we discuss Dragonriders of Pern, Power Rangers, Writing and Zombies.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Becca and her incredible podcast here and on social media and you can find the other Nerdy Up North podcasts here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

This episode I am joined by the amazing Kris and Phoebe from Anime Club podcast and we discuss (you guessed it) all things Anime. Plus, Spice Girls and collecting lighters and notebooks... naturally.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Kris and Phoebe and their incredible podcast (plus Nerdy Up North) here and on social media.https://www.nerdyupnorth.co.uk/videos1/anime-clubAnd if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

This episode I am joined by the wonderful Brick and we discuss Writing, Sci-Fi, Horror and Books.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Brick and his incredible work here and on social media:Goodreads - HerePatreon - Here And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

This episode I am joined by the wonderful Julio and we discuss The Leftovers, Counting Crows, BattleBots and Superheroes.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Julio's incredible podcast The Contrarians here. Be sure to check out their incredible new side project, FIRF (Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists) too.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

In this bonus episode the wonderful Shaun Panda Nicolson returns and we discuss our neurodivergent brains and AuDHD. I also ramble about wellbeing apps Finch and Focus Friend.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Shaun at the incredible 4 Songs and a Dream podcast here. You can also find Shaun's amazing music ⁠here⁠.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

In this episode I'm joined by amazing recording artist duo, St Oshun (A.K.A. C-Dub and Porsche.) We discuss music, The Residence, the nature of obsession and obsession in the pursuit of greatness. I also ramble about The West Wing.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find St Oshun here and don't forget to check out their latest single here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

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

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

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

This episode I'm joined by Actor, Richard Wilde, who joins me to discuss Professional Wrestling, Pokémon, Jiu-Jitsu and Gaming Emulators. I also ramble about the podcast, Sentimental Garbage.Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. You can find Richard here, be sure to check out his work and you can order the film Dead Name here. And look out for upcoming film Love and Vengeance as well.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

This episode the wonderful Vanessa joins me to discuss Stephen King’s IT, Jonathan Creek, Hot Tub Time Machine and The Evolution of Horror podcast. You can find Vanessa at both of her amazing podcasts and on social media:The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.The 'So Called' X Files Podcast ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

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

This episode the amazing Paul from Filmbusters and DC and Proud joins me to discuss Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Steelbooks and more Batman! I also ramble about Shrek.You can find Paul and his incredible podcasts here and on social media:FilmbustersDC and ProudPlease feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠, Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

This episode my incredible guest Shaun Panda Nicolson and I discuss Music, Mixtapes, Cardigans and Nuclear War Media. You can find Shaun at the fantastic ⁠3 Men and A Mixtape podcast here and you can find his brilliant previous podcast, 4 Songs and a Dream, here. You can also find Shaun's amazing music here. Please feel free to find me on ⁠Instagram⁠, Threads and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected].  And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)  Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

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

On this third and final Christmas Special, returning guests Matthew and Peter join me to discuss my favourite Christmas film (and one of my favorite films ever), It’s A Wonderful Life. I also get even more emotional than usual. You can find Matthew at the amazing Creative Psychopaths podcast, here⁠ and on social media. And you can find Peter at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠here⁠. The 'So Called' X Files Podcast here.⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape here. Please feel free to find me on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠Threads⁠ and ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at [email protected].  You can also find me on ⁠Letterboxd⁠ @TiaJackson. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)  Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

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

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

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

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

My guest Ben and I discuss Home Alone, Twin Peaks, Japanese Cinema, Superhero Movies and The Dark Tower series. I also ramble about The Legend of Vox Machina. You can find Ben at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: Filmbusters ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Frasier on Film ⁠here.⁠⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape ⁠here⁠. Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

This episode I’m joined by Filmmaker, Warren Badenski! We discuss Resident Evil, X-Men, Takashi Miike, Clive Barker and filmmaking in general. I also ramble about Only Murders in the Building. Check out Warren’s first film, Simon, on Netflix (in Europe) and other streaming platforms worldwide. You can also order the blu-ray of Warren’s new film, Dead Name, here and it will be available for streaming in the next few months as well. Make sure to follow Warren on social media and imdb as well here. Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)  Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!

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

My guest Peter and I discuss Wrestling, the Jaws sequels, Lost and podcasting. I also ramble about Chappell Roan and The Bear.
 You can find Peter at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media: The Movie Duel Podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. The 'So Called' X Files Podcast ⁠here.⁠⁠ 3 Men and A Mix Tape ⁠here⁠. Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music! 


My guest Si and I geek out over The Prince of Egypt, 10 Things I Hate About You and The Lord of the Rings and we also talk Shakespeare, Zulu and Symposium. Don't forget to check out these other podcasts as recommended by Si: Every Number One Ever - here Dancing About Architecture - here
 And part of the post we discuss about The Lord of the Rings visuals can be found here.
 Please feel free to find me on ⁠instagram⁠ and ⁠threads⁠ @thealieneffectpod or ⁠Bluesky⁠ @thealieneffectpod.bsky.social You can also e-mail me at [email protected]. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) 
 Special thanks to Claire for the theme music! 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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


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


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


Trailer for The Alien Effect (a podcast that has nothing to do with Aliens.)