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

 Welcome to The SciFi Podcasta 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.

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

Welcome to The SciFi Podcasta 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 EP 39: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2

Welcome to The SciFi Podcasta 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.
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THE SCI_FI PODCAST EP 24: The Predator Franchise Part 2 – Predator 2 (1990) and Predators (2010)

tsfp-predator-franchise-part-2Welcome to The SciFi Podcasta 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, below.
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