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The Sci-Fi Podcast - S3E2: Monsterpalooza!

Join Sput-Nick and his fearless brother, Anthony, on their exciting journey through Monsterpalooza! What is Monsterpalooza all about? What are the highlights? Well, dear listeners, those are great questions that WILL be answered in this action-packed episode! Plus more awesomeness like Neve Campbell chatter, the politics of Scream 6, and some talk about the film Psycho Gorman!

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S3E1: Obi Wan Kenobi and Meow Wolf!

Join Sput-Nick and Station! for the first episode of season 3 of The Sci-Fi Podcast! In this ep we discuss the new Obi Wan series and Station!'s most excellent Las Vegas adventure to the art installation Meow Wolf!

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E15: FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention Day 1 & 2!

Join us as we recap day one and two of FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention. We had the opportunity to attend a few panels, check out the vendor floor, share personal experiences, and give some advice on how to have a fun and successful time at FanX Salt Lake. We are joined in this episode by Sputnik's brother Anthony, along with an interview with Sandy King Carpenter, wife of John Carpenter.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E14: Galaxy's Edge Shenanigans!

Join Sput-Nick, Station, and the Brain for an in-depth review of their experience at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge! Hear the harrowing tales of rides, food, lightsabers, and the droid depot! Can Station survive the flashing lights!? Will Sput-Nick become the Sheriff of the Black Spire through his sheer volume of knowledge and know how!? How many droids did the Brain buy!? (spoilers, one). Come along for another grand adventure with some of the revolving members of the Sci-Fi Podcast!

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E13: EXCELLENT!

The Sci-Fi Podcast covers "Bill and Ted Face the Music," and welcome original host Mattroid back into the scum of hive and villainy. 

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E12: Canceled... What?

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E9: EVERYONE IS TRIGGERED!

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Since the beginning of time, probably, man has argued whether things are broadly considered too popular or not popular enough, which in 2019 equates to something being overrated or underrated. In few cases is this more evident than in movies, particularly genre movies, like sci-fi, horror or fantasy. In this episode, your hosts discuss their respective choices for most overrated and most underrated sci-fi movies. Will you agree with their choices? Violently disagree? Will you, too, be triggered? Let us know.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E8: Solo, Station! and Area 51

  Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before.   In this episode, William Solo Jr. and Station! complete the 2-part conversation about the suggested storming of Area 51 and the existence of aliens...particularly in Nevada. Not unlike Mattroid and Sputnik in the first episode, William and Station! explore the fascinating world of alien life on earth, specifically referencing and reviewing Bob Lazar and the documentary, "Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers", among many other things. Is this the first episode of "The Parenting Podcast"? Only time will tell.      

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E7: Mattroid and Sputnik Storm Area 51...kind of

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In this episode, Mattroid and Sputnik poke fun at all those people foolish enough--or perhaps brave enough?--to storm the infamous and mystifying Area 51 military base. For those not in the know, social media took people to task and a few people started the campaign to give everyone what they want: the truth about aliens and the US Government's involvement. Mulder would be so proud. What are your thoughts? Station! and Solo will be adding their own ideas and comments on this subject and will expand on it with other related content as well, in part 2 of this subject, coming soon. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/man-who-claims-he-started-%E2%80%98storm-area-51%E2%80%99-facebook-page-reveals-identity-69821

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E6: Dark Phoenix

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In this episode, Mattroid is joined by former guest and friend of the podcast Jonasty. Jonas and Mattroid discuss the newly released X-Men film Dark Phoenix, with franchise fan Jonas enjoying it as much as to be expected and Mattroid delivering some surprising opinions and thoughts on the movie. The other co-hosts were unable to join but will be voicing their opinions in the next episode. With this being the final film in the Fox-run franchise, how does it hold up against the rest? Will Marvel take over from here? When? What are you hoping they'll keep? Change? So many questions about a series with incredibly imaginative characters and stories rooted in social issues and sci-fi wonder. We'll just have to wait and see.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E5: Jean-Luc Picard and Sarah Connor

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. WE ARE BACK. That's right. After months off, yours at The Sci-Fi Podcast have opened their cryochambers and have begun to thaw. With the first 50 episodes (and numerous unnumbered episodes to boot) released, it was time to end season one and head into season two. 2019 is shaping up to be an incredible year for television and movies. We've experienced the end of the Marvel Infinity Saga, we'll see the undoubtedly emotional close to the Skywalker Saga, Alien turned 40 and much, much more. In this episode we discuss the return of two storied franchises: Star Trek and Terminator. Seventeen years after the final film in the Star Trek: The Next Generation series, Jean-Luc Picard returns in Star Trek: Picard, on CBS All Access. At this time we have very little to go on, but a newly released trailer has ignited the flames of deep space nerdness and you better believe your hosts are all about it. Terminator made a fairly milquetoast comeback in 2015 with Terminator: Genisys. Arnie made his return as the titular character but sadly that wasn't enough for fans to rally for, and the franchise appeared to be doomed. But! James Cameron wasn't about to let that happen. Later this year we'll welcome the return of Sarah Connor and the Terminator, and the buzz is certainly buzzing. SHOW NOTES: Check out A Damn Movie Podcast! Land of the Creeps! CBD? Yeah you know me... Get yours here.  

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E4: Cryochamber 1

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. WE ARE BACK. That's right. After months off, yours at The Sci-Fi Podcast have opened their cryochambers and have begun to thaw. With the first 50 episodes (and numerous unnumbered episodes to boot) released, it was time to end season one and head into season two. Disney Plus. X-Men - Phoenix. Random verbal nonsense. Based on a season-one segment called "While You Were In the Cryochamber", where the hosts discuss recent life events, Cryochamber episodes aim to emulate that segment while giving ample time to each host so they can discuss topics of their respective choosing. In Cryochamber 1, Nick talks Disney Plus, the highly-anticipated streaming service; it's awesome to hear Nick's excitement on this. Station! exposes her inner Extreme Nerd and goes full Comic Book Guy on X-Men and The Phoenix, in preparation for the upcoming movie. Mattroid basically plays referee and offers virtually nothing outside of evaluating actor Doug Jones in five words. SOME SHOW NOTES FOR YOU: Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. "Melted Vinyl" sample by Furthermore. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E3: SLC FanX (Part Two)

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. WE ARE BACK. That's right. After months off, yours at The Sci-Fi Podcast have opened their cryochambers and have begun to thaw. With the first 50 episodes (and numerous unnumbered episodes to boot) released, it was time to end season one and head into season two, beginning with the coverage of Salt Lake City's comic convention, FanX - This is Part Two of that coverage. SLC FanX 2019. In this second part of the FanX coverage, Mattroid and the Sci-Fi Podcast crew for a weekend of ultimate nerdtasticness. William eats a microphone, Nick recognizes Return of the Jedi hiding in plain sight, Station bails three times but comes back to make some keen observations. Also, they talk the new Star Wars trailer. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - S2E2: Avengers: Endgame (Live Reaction)

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. WE ARE BACK. That's right. After months off, yours at The Sci-Fi Podcast have opened their cryochambers and have begun to thaw. With the first 50 episodes (and numerous unnumbered episodes to boot) released, it was time to end season one and head into season two. MARVEL AVENGERS: ENDGAME Live from the van! Mattroid, Station!, William Solo Jr. and guest Sharon discuss their reactions to the movie, immediately after departing the theater. Nick saw the movie an hour earlier in a different city and therefore was unable to join the crew, but always one to please he had his own reaction (and hilarious story!) sent over before the end of the night, and it's been added on to the beginning of this episode. ***SPOILERS ARE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE*** Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast – S2E1: SLC FanX (Part One)

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussions of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Nick and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. WE ARE BACK. That's right. After months off, yours at The Sci-Fi Podcast have opened their cryochambers and have begun to thaw. With the first 50 episodes (and numerous unnumbered episodes to boot) released, it was time to end season one and head into season two, beginning with the coverage of Salt Lake City's comic convention, FanX. Will there be changes? You bet, and you'll learn all about those changes both in this episode and the one following it, but what's most important are the following things: * We have a new co-host and his name is Nick. He's a big person with a big heart and equally large sized brain. He will be a lot of fun and provides some excellent and unique perspectives as well. *Episodes will be shorter. Expect a tighter overall structure. *We will be covering less newly released content in favor of properties that have been around for a little while. More on this as we go. SLC FanX 2019. Mattroid is joined by the Sci-Fi Podcast crew for a weekend of ultimate nerdtasticness. William learns about Facebook Live, Mattroid gets uncomfortable, Stations laughs and laughs and laughs and Nick let's one slide. Somewhere along the line, they podcast. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 53: SLC Gaming Con

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. SLC Gaming Con 2018. As with Alien Con, Mattroid is once again out in the field and left to his own devices--never a good sign! Not dissimilar to Comic Con or FanX, Gaming Con embraces nerds, geeks, and particularly gamers of all kinds; throw in vendor booths, panels, and competitive gaming (including collegiate e-sports!). Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard, and Mark Dago / Rotten Musicians. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.   SHOW NOTES: Pop Pundit podcast Gamers Press Play Thomas Estrada

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 52: Alien Con 2018

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. ALIEN CON: 2018, Pasadena, California. With Solo and Station! unable to attend, Mattroid braves the wonderful and weird outer-space inspired convention alone. The audio quality suffers here and there but the content is incredible and, especially in conjunction with the pictures below, you'll get a pretty good idea of the goings-on at Alien Con. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard, and TMMC. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork and photos by Mattroid.       [caption id="attachment_946" align="aligncenter" width="3024"] Mike Brumfield - author[/caption][caption id="attachment_947" align="aligncenter" width="3024"] Mike Brumfield - Author[/caption] [caption id="attachment_968" align="aligncenter" width="2838"] Rapping Abductee[/caption]

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 51: Solo (A Star Wars Story)

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. The second spin-off of the Star Wars saga has a young Han Solo flying across the galaxy to reunite with the one he loves. On the way his character and loyalties are tested as he makes new friends, new enemies, and begins his life as a smuggler. With so much on the line, how does Solo hold up against it's predecessors? Does new Han compare to the old? Lando? Chewy? Let's hear your thoughts in the comments section.  Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Solo and Mattroid; artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 50: Listen Along! Stupider Ascending

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. It’s here. Episode 50. And only a year or two late. Getting back to the roots of the show, Mattroid, Solo, and Station decide to once again visit the exquisitely awful Jupiter Ascending, and this time you get to join in on the fun from your very own couch! Special guest Maddy Triggs weighs in on her thoughts on the movie, life, and a thousand other subjects as the gang struggle to pay attention to the space train-wreck brought to us by the Wachowski Siblings. How much do love hating this movie? Or do you hate that you love it? Head to the comments section and let us know. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by William Solo Jr. Artwork by Mattroid. Show Notes: William worked really hard on this production. The edits were abysmally difficult, the swears plentiful, the content barely salvageable, and the number of tracks numerous. Yet it sounds great. Find out more about William’s wonderful project The Villa and tell your friends do to the same. The Magic Word will get you a SCI-Fi tee! Thank you for joining us for 50 episodes and many extras over the past few years. We love and appreciate each of you.   HERE ARE YOUR FAVORITE PODCASTS: Horror Movie Podcast Retro Movie Geek Geek Cast Live! Movie Stream Cast We Deal in Lead Universal Monsters Cast Movie Podcast Weekly Movie Moments Podcast MOVIE PODCAST NETWORK

The Sci-Fi Podcast: It Came From Planet X - WEIRD SCIENCE!

Some movies are so strange, so bizarre, so ultimately excellent that they belong in their own pocket universe of The Sci-Fi Podcast, known as Planet X! Mattroid will be joined in each of these short episodes by a special guest and together they’ll discuss a relatively unknown movie and any number of related (and unrelated) tangents. The big 50 is almost here! Episode 50, nearly finished in the editing room, is almost live. Until then you've got something to hold you over. This episode's guest is the subtle, quiet-yet-hilarious Zach Merris. The reason Zach was chosen for this Planet X episode is because Zach is an 80s comedy aficionado, huge John Hughes fan, and 80s era music enthusiast - but he doesn't know crap about sci-fi movies. It was also his first time watching this movie, which just so happens to rate as one of Mattroid's all-time-favorite 80s AND sci-fi films - WEIRD SCIENCE. Have you seen it? Chat about the movie in the comments section.   There's a big episode coming up, so until then make sure to check out our friends and family at Movie Podcast Network. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Music provided by TMMC. RATINGS: Mattroid - 8.5/10 Zach - 7/10   Show notes: Check out the incredible legacy left by John Hughes, and to learn more about the other movies mentioned in the episode, here you go: The Breakfast Club / Sixteen Candles / Some Kind of Wonderful.  

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 49: Annihilation and Black Panther

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. The entire planet has been shocked by Marvel's Black Panther. From a cultural standpoint the film's impact is clear and impressive. How does it far as a superhero movie? Station! and Mattroid discuss the film's technical side before William joins them for a lengthy discussion on the cultural merits of the movie and more. Head to the comments section for your take. Station! leaves Mattroid and William to discuss Annihilation--she hadn't seen it yet--and the two get into a spoiler-heavy discussion of the film. A true hard sci-fi thriller, Mattroid and William agree on much, disagree on some, and leave most of it up you, the listener and viewer. What are your thoughts on the movie? Let us know in the comments. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Annihilation rating: Mattroid - 10 ( Black Panther - 7.5 ) William - 9.5   SHOW NOTES: Mattroid references 2010 twice, and on both occasions he meant 2001; the implication changes when this correction is considered. Find the Annihilation books for sale here.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 48: Chris Claremont's X-Men

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. When we think of comics, the X-Men are up at the top of the list that comes to mind. We conjure images of a berserker Wolverine, Cyclops' optic blast, a torrential Storm, and of course Jean Grey and the Phoenix. We think of these characters, and we thank Chris Claremont for bringing them to us as never before, and for creating some of the greatest superheroes since their inception. With Chris Claremont's X-Men we learn about the franchise and how Claremont came to spearhead a new direction for the team, taking the fabled mutants from whatever to nothing better. While the documentary might suffer from some unfortunate production issues, the material is wonderful. Check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments section. There might even be a little give away... Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork by Eric Chung, altered by Mattroid. Rating: Mattroid - 5 Station! - 5.5

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 47: Aliens: Zone of Silence and The Toys that Made Us: Episode 1

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Hello, everyone. Welcome to 2018. The Sci-Fi Podcast crew has been preparing the schedule for the year and decided to start with a film review request and a trip into the mighty world of nostalgia. As always, tell us your thoughts in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 46: Star Wars - The Last Jedi

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Finally, December of 2017 arrived, and with it the most anticipated movie in the last two years; Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The dramatic continuation of The Force Awakens finds out heroes–both new and old–banding together to escape, and if possible, defeat the First Order once and for all. How did this movie compare to it’s predecessors? Does Finn matter? WHO IS REY?! All these things and more are discussed in a lengthy and fantastic review and dissection of the film, by Mattroid, Solo, and friend of the podcast Nick Ricci. Station! was forced to sit this one out, once again caring for a baby, but her thoughts on TLJ will be heard in future episodes. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid; artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 45: The Best and Worst Sci-Fi Worlds

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Naboo! Riza! Madmax! One impressive element of sci-fi movies is the setting. Everything from stark, bleak post-apocalyptic Earth to lush and vibrant planets in distant galaxies, the environment and basic tennants of these worlds can inspire us to long for visiting or perhaps allowing us to find a great deal of gratitude for living in the real world instead of what horrors could be. Is Star Wars really so ideal? Would Battlefield Earth be a worse place to find yourself than the Madmax universe? We want to hear your thoughts about these movies, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by William and Mattroid; artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 44: Blade Runner 2049 - Live Reaction

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In this short episode (which is really a teaser for the upcoming Blade Runner episode), the Sci-Fi Podcast is joined by Jay and Karl from Movie Podcast Weekly, and special guest Sharon Solo Jr. Together they discuss their initial reactions and feelings about Blade Runner 2049. Did it hold up to the original? Was Karl disappointed? There’s just too much to sum here, and we want to hear what you thought about it, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid; photograph by Sharon Solo Jr.

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 43: SLC Comic Con and Matt Jacobson of USA Today

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In Salt Lake City, Comic Con is alive and well. Your crew from The Sci-Fi Podcast witnessed thousands of eager geeks prove to each other that there's no place like a comic convention to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of America's beloved nerd culture. Along the way through the three-day event we were fortunate enough to cross paths with the lovely and hilarious Matt Jacobson, who writes for The Spectrum and USA Today. We took the chance to interview him and ask a few sci-fi standard questions, and he most definitely did not let us down. Have you been to a comic convention before? Do you read USA Today? Do you love Andy Warhol? There’s so much to discuss, and we want to hear your thoughts about these movies, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast episode 42: It Came from Planet X - Night of the Comet

Some movies are so strange, so bizarre, so ultimately excellent that they belong in their own pocket universe of The Sci-Fi Podcast, known as Planet X! Mattroid will be joined in each of these short episodes by a special guest and together they’ll discuss a relatively unknown movie and any number of related (and unrelated) tangents. In this fantastically manic episode of It Came From Planet X, Mattroid and new best friend Joel Robertson can't keep their ducks in a row, chatter like spider-monkeys, rarely stay on topic (STAY ON TARGET!) and very well may even manage to discuss the 1984 gem, Night of the Comet, a work of brilliant fiction. Have you seen it? Do you like it? Do you own it? Don't touch that dial, you teenage zombie freaks! Chat about the movie in the comments section. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Music provided by TMMC.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 41 - Bad Earth: Part One

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Every now and then a terrible sci-fi movie comes out and stuns audiences for years; sometimes a sci-fi movie comes out and polarizes audiences, leaving some dumbfounded while others are awe-struck; sometimes these movies become cult-classics and other times they are buried at the bottom of the dollar-bin at your local superstore. Here we've got movies that reflect on Earth in the distant future; how things may be different, may be the same, or may be kooky as hell with weird things going on for no apparent reason. There’s so much to discuss, and we want to hear your thoughts about these movies, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.  

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Alien: Covenant promo for MPN

Check out a brief clip from episode 40 of The Sci-Fi Podcast, where we struggle with the direction Ridley Scott is taking his beloved franchise. Alien: Covenant, a recent theatrical release, has polarized many. How do your favorite sci-fi-fanatics feel about it? Check it out. Make sure you tune into our regular podcast for ALL THINGS SCIENCE FICTION in addition to beaming aboard the life entity known as The Movie Podcast Network, which has several other movie-related shows that we know you'll love as much as that blue milk you're drinking: Geek Cast Live Podcast – where they geek harder than anyone else on geek movies and all things pertaining to geekdom. Movie Stream Cast – where they help you manage your queues by reviewing films that are streaming online. The Sci-Fi Podcast – the ultimate movie podcast for science fiction fans. Retro Movie Geek – where they overdose on nostalgia by reviewing movies that are 20 years old or older. Horror Movie Podcast – where we’re Dead Serious About Horror Movies. Universal Monsters Cast – where we review Universal monsters films, classic and current. Movie Podcast Weekly – where we review at least one new movie that’s in theaters each week. We Deal In Lead Podcast - a western movie podcast, COMING SOON!

The Sci-Fi Podcast - Episode 40 - Alien: Covenant

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. The long awaited sequel to Prometheus, prequel to Alien, has arrived. Alien: Covenant, Ridley Scott's third dive into the xenomorph pool, has finally arrived, and like it's predecessor people have mixed feelings. Listen to your friends from The Sci-Fi Podcast dissect and study the Alien: Covenant, compare it to the others in the franchise, and ultimately recommend you watch or avoid it. There's much to discuss, and we want to hear your thoughts, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of i hear sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of i hear sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Guest reviews by Jalien (Jay of the Dead from Horror Movie Podcast) and Wild Man Willis Wheeler (Check out his Youtube channel here). RATINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Alien: Covenant Mattroid – 7/10 - See it, buy it if you're a franchise fan Station! - 6/10 (after the fact) William Solo Jr. – ?/10 - couldn't decide! Brain – 7/10 - See it

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 39 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things science fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Ego's are bruised and heroes are tested in the second move in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. Your hosts at The Sci-Fi-Fi Podcast soar off into the black of space to search for signs of life in this movie. Do the Guardians get the job done? How cute is Groot? Is the music better than the first film's? All these things and more, and we want to hear your thoughts, so check the comments section and leave your own. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.   HOST RATINGS: Mattroid - 4 Station! - 6 William Solo Jr. - 9 Brain - 8

The Sci-Fi Podcast EP 38 - Alien Abduction Part 2 - Communion and Fire in the Sky

Joining The Sci-Fi crew for this episode is horror expert Dave "Dr. Shock/Dave Bowman" Becker from Horror Movie Podcast, Land of the Creeps, Universal Monsters Cast, and his incredible and unbelieveable DVD Infatuation!  Dave and the Sci-Fi hosts continue the epic discussion of Alien Abduction, disussing classic movies in the genre, expanding on the trope that is alien abduction, and utilzing the resident scientist--Brain--the probability and plausibility of life out there, coming here, is a must-listen segment! To Probe, or Not To Probe? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid. Artwork by Spacewolf.

TSFP - Life Clip for MPN

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 37 - Life and Displacement

Missing William Solo Jr., fighting a small baby for command of the mic, and covering two unrelated movies? It's all a day in the life of the Sci-Fi Podcast crew. On this episode, Mattroid and Brain discuss the recently released Life and whether or not it'll improve or make your own life worse for watching it. Later in the show, the two are joined by Station! and baby Ripley for a hilarious detailing of the movie Displacement and discover that the movie is tied to a very provocative cable network. Did you enjoy either of these movies? Find them repulsive? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.

IT CAME FROM PLANET X - TIME BANDITS

Some movies are so strange, so bizarre, so ultimately excellent that they belong in their own pocket universe of The Sci-Fi Podcast, known as Planet X! Mattroid will be joined in each of these short episodes by a special guest and together they’ll discuss a relatively unknown movie and any number of related (and unrelated) tangents. Another episode of It Came From Planet X, Mattroid and film guru Cody Clark drool over perhaps the most original and memorizing film to come out of the 80s — Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits. Have you seen it? Do you like it? Do you own it? Outrun Evil and chat about the movie in the comments section. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Music provided by TMMC.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 34 - The Gang Goes to SLC Comic-Con FanX

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Brain, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In lieu of a standard TSFP episode, Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Spacewolf attend Salt Lake City's Comic Con FanX 2017. Station, having recently given birth, was unable to join in the fun and was sorely missed. Various discussions, interviews, and insights into the bizarre world of pop-culture conventions are discussed by the hosts during this episode, and Solo shows off his goofy side more than once, which alone is worth the price of admission. Have you ever been to a Comic Con or similar kind of even? Let us know all about it!  The Sci-Fi Podcast will return to form soon with episode 35. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Solo and Mattroid, artwork by show producer SpaceWolf.

It Came From Planet X - Night of the Creeps

Some movies are so strange, so bizarre, so ultimately excellent that they belong in their own pocket universe of The Sci-Fi Podcast, known as Planet X! Mattroid will be joined in each of these episodes by a special guest and together they'll discuss a relatively unknown movie and any number of related (and unrelated) tangents.  In the first episode of It Came From Planet X, Mattroid and Movie Podcast Network's very own Spacewolf tackle one of the greatest and goofiest movies to come out of the 80s -- Night of the Creeps.  Have you seen it? Do you love it? Do you own it? You gotta love it, baby. Thrill me by talking about the movie in the comments section.  Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Music provided by TMMC. 

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 33 - Total Recall vs. Total Recall

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Would you like to visit Mars? Would you like a ride in a Johnny Cab? Would you like to live the life of a spy for a day? If Kate Beckinsale came to kick you in the nuts, would you let her in? These are important questions to consider; one set will whisk you back to 1990, and into space; the other will shove you face-first into a dreary and dystopian existence. Which do you prefer? Which do you recall? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Hear special guest Shaun Kyle entertain the masses on his Podcast, where it's all things hilarious, and all things Namor, the First Mutant. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 23 - The Best of the Worst Sci-Fi Villains

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Brain, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Finally, an in-depth discussion revolving around the baddest characters in all of science fiction. Few things make a movie excel or plummet like a villain--are they scary? monstrous? evil? hysterical? pathetic? Some of each, and each host takes the time to bring to you their three favorite and three least favorite villains, and then some. Make sure you take to the boards or Facebook page after you listen so you can contribute to the discussion! Is the Predator a villain or not?! Let us know! Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production by Mattroid, artwork by show producer SpaceWolf.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 31 - ROGUE ONE (A Star Wars Story)

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Brain, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. This episode is another live recording (sorry about the sound flubs!), where your lovable band of podcasting misfits gleefully discuss the highly anticipated, eagerly awaited, very first Star Wars anthology movie, Rogue One. The second half of the episode is a spoiler heavy discussion, but if you've not yet seen the movie, you can still get a full, spoiler-free review in the first part of the show.  Did you love it? Hate it? Somewhere in the middle? Let us know! Theme music courtesy of TMMC, which features Matt on guitar, and I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 30 - Arrival, Hard Sci-Fi vol.1

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features four hosts—Mattroid, Brain, Solo, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. This episode we begin the Hard Sci-Fi volumes with our fist entry: vol. 1. We review and cover Arrival (2016), and elaborate on the concept of Hard Science-Fiction and it's importance in the genre. Did your expectations arrive, or did this movie leave you wishing you could change your destination? Let us know! Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 29 - Doctor Strange

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is ever expanding, and after more than a dozen movies we've finally entered the mystical side of Marvel! Ushering us into the unknown, Doctor Strange joins the likes of Captain America and Iron-Man with his first entry into the MCU. How does it hold up against the other films? Do we finally get a decent Marvel villain? What did you love or hate about the Doctor Strange movie? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by William Solo Jr., and Mattroid. Show Notes: As before, this episode was recorded live from JCW’s restaurant in Lehi, Utah. No significant edits were made in the content, save for dead air and the occasional belch. The episode is brought to you by Audible; get a free 30-day trial at www.Audibletrial.com/thescifipodcast, and don't forget to tell your friends.  

The Sci-Fi Podcast: Episode 26 - Coherence and an Interview with Jim Byrkit

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. In this special episode, Station! and Mattroid briefly comment on the thriller sci-fi/fantasy film Coherence, before interviewing the writer and director of the film, Jim Byrkit. What did you thin of Coherence? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 25: Ghostbusters vs. Ghostbusters

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Who you gonna call? The question should probably best be posed differently: When you call the ghostbusters, will you use a payphone or a smartphone? In this spooky episode, Brain, Station! and Mattroid discuss the differences between the original Ghostbusters movie and the recently released, female-fronted version. Which do you prefer and why? Let us know in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid. Additional tracks by Infectious Grooves.

The Sci-Fi Project Episode 24: Predator 2 and Predators

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. Sequels! A bizarro follow up to the iconic Predator, Predator 2 departs from the norm to deliver us action on top of sloppy social commentary. Is it terrible? Terrific? Does it compare to the third, Predators, wherein we find ourselves tailored well and suited up to be a true sequel to the original? If it bleeds, kill it in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.  

The Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 23: Predator - Part One

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. This year it grows hot. But in 1987, it was hotter still. Dutch and his band of rough and tough commandos take on the galaxy's greatest hunter, in the ultimate game of hide-and-seek. The Predator, a science fiction icon, a nemesis in rarified air, is among us. Discuss your thoughts on the ugly mother****** in the comments section. Theme music courtesy of I Hear Sirens, featuring Matt on bass and Liz on keyboard. Hear more of I Hear Sirens ethereal, instrumental, post-rock at BandCamp. Podcast production and artwork by Mattroid.

The Sci-Fi Podcast Episode 22: Independence Day - Resurgence

Welcome to The SciFi Podcast, a wretched hive of scum and villainy a bi-weekly podcast focused on in-depth discussion of all things Science Fiction. The SciFi Podcast features three hosts—Mattroid, Solo, Brain, and Station!—and frequent guests. Each episode we look at a science fiction theme or franchise and take the discussion where no show has gone before. It's been 20 years since aliens landed on Earth and picked a fight with Will Smith and the rest of the human species, and since our victory, they've been plotting and scheming on returning to our planet to finish the job they started in the 90s. Does humanity prevail? Is a Will Smith-less cast strong enough to hold up such a huge sequel? Did you like this movie or not? Let us know in the comments section.

Bat and Cap: A Verses Episode

Reviews of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Captain America: Civil War.

The Top 25 Coolest Sci-Fi Movie Weapons

The SciFi Podcast takes IGN's article, "The Top 25 Coolest SciFi Movie Weapons," and picks it apart weapon by weapon.

Special Episode! Star Wars: The Force Awakens - 3rd Trailer Discussion