Best Aesthete Alien Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 315 - Making a New Kind of Alien 1:15:12

4h ago1:15:12

1:15:12

Cameron, Chad, and Bill sit down to share their own take on writing a brand new alien for a compelling new SciFi story that will soon be adapted into a short film that is released on Tubi for all 4 viewersBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 314 - Orange and Blue Morality: Part 2 39:05

2d ago39:05

39:05

This week, Cameron and Chad dig deeper into examples of the concept of blue and orange morality, and try to judge if they're smarter than losers on the Internet.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 313 - Write the Truly Alien Experience 1:06:56

10d ago1:06:56

1:06:56

This week, Cameron and Chad explore the scifi genre and what it takes to make something feel organically and believably alien to our human eyes.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 312 - E3 Is Still Real To Me!! 1:09:10

28d ago1:09:10

1:09:10

This week, Cameron and Chad catch up on a selection of video game announcements in the wake of an E3-free world.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 311 - Music Club: The Dark Side of the Moon 1:11:48

1M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

This week, Cameron and Chad celebrate a musical great by reviewing and analyzing Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the MoonThey then sync it up to Neil Breen's Fateful Findings and pee their pants.Recommended watch: https://youtu.be/6kzqrPPDfU0By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 310 - Best Boners in the Biz! 1:07:15

2M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

This week, Cameron and Chad discuss their favorite examples of undead, vampires, skeletons, all from the much more interesting perspective of the protagonist.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 309 - This Episode is Terrible 57:42

2M ago57:42

57:42

This week, Cameron and Chad share some stories and catch up a little, while daydreaming about how much better next week's episode will be!By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 308 - Aesthetics and How To Spell That Word 1:01:46

2M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

This week, Cameron and Chad discuss the way that subtle set dressing is enough to ruin that one episode of BlueyBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 307 - Building Better Worlds 1:12:47

2M ago1:12:47

1:12:47

This week, Cameron and Chad reflect on what makes good worldbuilding in fiction, and they try really really really really hard to not say the word "poopie" even though it's funnyBy Opinions are Cheap

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Warrior Chats 10 - The Heaviest Music On The Planet 59:05

3M ago59:05

59:05

Welcome back to Warrior Chats, where Chad and Emily talk about stuff! This time, Emily isn't here but friend of the show Jean-luc is to talk heavy music! You know, the death metal that makes you want to flail around like a moron and break things. That music so heavy you go, "haha lol wow, that's what a black hole sounds like lmao!" and type that fe…

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Episode 306 - Jetsons vs Predator vs Flintstones vs Alien vs Obama 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

This week, Cameron and Chad help visualize what a crossover would look like between everyone's favorite fictional predator series and the film PredatorBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 305 - Good Idea vs Good Execution 1:07:00

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

This week, Cameron and Chad reflect on bad movies with good concepts, and vice versa. Vice-a-versa? Vice vers-a? I don't knowBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 304 - Curse of the Genie's Riddle 58:25

4M ago58:25

58:25

This week, Cameron and Chad make a wish on a magical lamp in order to get a free episode of their show! The result is one hour of a microphone sitting next to an unlit oil lamp.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 303 - The Artistic Merits of Sparkledogs (Citation Needed) 54:04

4M ago54:04

54:04

This week, Cameron and Chad dig into the 2000's-era angst style that only the Internet could help spawn. https://youtu.be/wuLByfTCTKwBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 302 - Foamstars In-depth Review 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

1:05:52

This week, Chad went out and did normal things that a person would do while Cameron stayed home and died a virgin.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 301 - Eren Jaeger Goes to Applebees.mp3 1:03:24

5M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

Hello, hope you're doing well. Keep up the good work!Chad finished Attack on Titan and wanted to kinda review the series as a whole, but we just wanna make sure you're doing alright first. Keep it up.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 300 - Richard Kisses All the X-Men and X-Women 57:36

5M ago57:36

57:36

This week, Richard joins us to discuss some of his favorite elements of the X-Men, from characters to fashion, but mostly fashion. He loves shoes.By Opinions are Cheap

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How cute became the defining aesthetic of the internet age 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

For episode seven, we're joined by Amy Ireland and Maya Kronic, the authors of Cute Accelerationsim, to explore how cute’s transformative potential is shaping how we see ourselves both on and off-screen, from emojis to coquettes and Hello Kitty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Episode 299 - Tabletop Touching 58:47

6M ago58:47

58:47

This week, Cameron and Chad talk about Pathfinder 2, Star Trek Adventures, Lorcana, and more from the realm of non-digital, non-athletic gaming.By Opinions are Cheap

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Warrior Chats 9 - Lord Of The Rings 1:18:02

6M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

Welcome back to Warrior Chats, where Chad and Emily talk about stuff. This go, we're joined by Alice who is a Lord of the Rings and Tolkein scholar. Like, for realz. We deep dive into LOTR, and we don't even get that stupid about it! Orc dicks are brought up exactly one time, and one time only. If you love Middle Earth, this is for you.…

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Episode 298 - Therapy for Artists 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

This week, Cameron and Chad look at what the creative process can lead to: be it stress, anxiety, depression, or art.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 297 - Watch-a-long: Lower Decks! 1:08:02

6M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week, Cameron and Chad watch episode 1 of Lower Decks: a cartoon you maybe forgot about!By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 296 - Ranking Animated Disney Classics 1:07:56

6M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

This week, Cameron and Chad look through Disney's traditionally animated vault and decide which should stay in there.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 295 - Music Club: Cold and Yoko Kano 56:55

7M ago56:55

56:55

This week is our famous Music Club! We listened to 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage by Cold, and the OST to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complexhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8kkr_UaUug&list=PLYMu7I1rsdOkH1UG_iR3DNtsU4gQxU0i6https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAn_wyzdxgQ&list=PLP9s78WBAsx-c1t_jSHR4f-e_h-o9VTfx…

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Episode 294 - Vitameatavegamin 58:59

7M ago58:59

58:59

This week, Cameron and Chad reflect on some small improvements they could make to become better people...with hilarious results!By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 293 - The Leftovers of 2023 1:06:11

7M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

After an unsuccessful attempt on his own life, Cameron sits down to help his friend Chad through an overdose of ketamineBy Opinions are Cheap

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Prey Mode: why predator vs prey discourse is everywhere online 36:18

7M ago36:18

36:18

From the viral ‘canthal tilt’ filter and memes asking girls to declare whether they’re ‘cat pretty, bunny pretty, fox pretty or deer pretty’ to recent Burberry and Stella Macartney campaigns, predator vs prey discourse is everywhere online. We unpack these recent trends, tracing their history back to incel looksmaxxing forums and how this all plays…

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Episode 292 - Accidental Moleman Worship 1:02:50

8M ago1:02:50

1:02:50

This week, Cameron and Chad brainstorm what they want to see in their ideal Fantastic Four Film!By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 291 - Goodbye Volcano High Watch-Along 1:09:24

8M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

This week, Cameron and Chad watch the first couple of chapters of GBVH and try to give Fang and their friends a fair shake. If you'd like to peek for yourself, you can watch along too right here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOweysri-FcBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 290 - Pathfinder: DnD for Hipsters 58:49

8M ago58:49

58:49

This week, Chad talks about something but Cameron can't remember what it was so he just talked over Chad insteadBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 289 - Blizzcon 2023: Regretalution 1:08:01

8M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

This week, Cameron catches everyone up on all the announcements from this year's Blizzcon!By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 288 - Cats and Dogs 54:00

9M ago54:00

54:00

This week, Cameron and Chad brainstorm the natural dichotomy of cartoon cats and dogs and somehow get real distracted which is unusual for them.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 287 - Droids and Other Writing Hangups 54:29

9M ago54:29

54:29

This week, Cameron and Chad cover some scattered thoughts in their heads as they struggle to deal with the reality of our contemporary cyberpunk dystopia paradise hybrid.By Opinions are Cheap

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When did everything get so weird? 47:43

9M ago47:43

47:43

From the middenning of mass culture to AI upturning our perceived reality and conspiracy theories hitting the mainstream, a lot of things formerly thought to be marginal, fringe and countercultural are now common consumption. At the same time, there seems to be this pervasive sense of weirdness in the air, which is apparent in the content we share,…

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Episode 286 - The Value of Art and the Merit of Memes 57:00

9M ago57:00

57:00

This week, Cameron and Chad get lost as they explore a forest of untapped creativity.https://youtu.be/viF0h2D8mYUhttps://youtu.be/vXNGj0Y0I2QBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 285 - Haunted VHS Trope Hour 1:01:41

9M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

This week, Cameron shared with Chad some of his favorite examples of the niche but rapidly over-producing genre of Analog Horror For a fun playlist of some classic works, check this out:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIbP3lT3uE2jLw72QG-loYTmzGJreGf37&si=5ut5d9KmauMysW-RFor a well curated video walking you through the concept of Analog Horror, c…

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Episode 284 - Writer's Block for Beginners 1:00:17

9M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Are you new to writing? Learn all about how to develop a crippling writer's block like a professional with this educational podcast.By Opinions are Cheap

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Warrior Chats 8 - All Up in Olivia Rodrigo's Guts 1:03:19

10M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Emily and Jean-luc return to talk the new Olivia Rodrigo album with Chad, who has so many opinions about music it's funny. Not even funny. Funny. I hope you like music. We like music. What are our favorite songs? How does Olivia Rodrigo fit within the zeitgeist of pop punk? Why are metalheads so cringe? Find out next week, on Dragonball Z…

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Episode 283 - Attack on Titan Comprehensive Review; Part One of Three 53:05

10M ago53:05

53:05

This week, Chad watches a animeBy Opinions are Cheap

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Is the golden age of posting over? 53:12

10M ago53:12

53:12

In episode four, we’re joined by meme duo POSTPOSTPOST to explore how the algorithm and top-down trend cycles are shaping the future of shitposting. In the past year, we’ve seen the dwindling of memes across social media, as platforms tighten their grip on censorship, and even the most personal content takes on a glossy, search engine-optimised she…

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Episode 282 - Tremors, Gremlins, and WOW 57:49

10M ago57:49

57:49

This week, Cameron and Chad catch up a bit with some of their favorite films that they haven't seen in a while, and why they all need poorly produced reboots and nostalgia-fueled plastic figuresBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 281 - Asteroid City And Other Notable Cinema 49:45

10M ago49:45

49:45

This week, Cameron and Chad reviewed 3 strikingly similar films: Asteroid City, The Bee Movie, and The Man Who Saved the World (Turkish Star Wars)By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 280 - King Me! A Tale of Two Chess Masters 57:45

11M ago57:45

57:45

Chess.com: Let's Play!: 2023.08.251. e3 d52. Bd3 Nc63. Nf3 h54. Ng5 Rh65. Bb5 Bg46. Qxg4 hxg47. h3 gxh38. Rxh3 a69. Bxc6+ bxc610. Rxh6 gxh611. Nf3 Qd612. Nd4 c513. Nb3 Nf614. Na5 Rb815. d4 Rb516. Nb3 c417. e4 cxb318. Bxh6 Bxh619. cxb3 Nxe420. Nc3 Qe521. Nxb5 axb522. a4 Ng3+23. Kd1 Qxd4+24. Ke1 Qe4+25. Kd1 Nf126. axb5 Qd3+27. Ke1 Bd2+28. Kd1 Bf4+29.…

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Episode 279 - Showing Up For Shonen 58:18

11M ago58:18

58:18

This week, Cameron struggles with his declining age as he fails to name contemporary anime. Chad points and laughs at him.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 278 - Animation Pilots and Emergency Landings 55:59

11M ago55:59

55:59

This week, Cameron and Chad watch some super interesting early animation tests for some of our favorite animated series, and you can watch along here: https://youtu.be/5BrZ4OF-_pMhttps://youtu.be/2UcFTDL9V4Mhttps://youtu.be/WVou8qY7_8YBy Opinions are Cheap

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UFOria: how aliens are fuelling a new era of disinformation 44:27

11M ago44:27

44:27

For episode three, we’re joined by artist and researcher Jak Ritger to discuss how aliens are fuelling a new wave of government disinformation. From last month’s landmark US congressional hearing to UAP sightings and technologies of unknown origins, aliens have crash-landed back into the mainstream – but what’s the real reason behind all this talk …

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Episode 277 - Grim Grinning Ghosts and Socializing 1:00:13

12M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

This week, Cameron invites Chad to a spooky mansion after his uncle passed away and asked in his will that they stay the entire night in order to earn the inheritance. Cameron then eats dog treats and a massive sandwich and also some ice cream because he is a stress eater.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 276 - How We Live Wonderful Lives 1:03:03

12M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

Bing bing wahooBy Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 275 - Sea You Next Tuesday! 1:08:16

12M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

This week, Chad puts on his bathing suit and takes us all on a guided tour of his deepest and most cherished wet dreams.By Opinions are Cheap

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Episode 274 - Narrative Pacing in Interactive Media 53:44

1y ago53:44

53:44

This week, Cameron and Chad discuss the odd balance of movie-like narratives inside player-dependent video games, and mostly complain about things they're not qualified to measure in on.By Opinions are Cheap

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