Best Sc Fi Podcasts (2024)

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Sc-Fi Part 7 - All Them Punks 57:28

13d ago57:28

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Steven, Benjamin and Sean conclude their look at science fiction subgenres with an examination of the bizarre fascination with placing the noun ‘punk’ after various technological descriptors to create a subgenre within a subgenre for seemingly no other reason than superficial aesthetics. While Sean and Benjamin can barely contain their disdain for …

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Episode 79: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.79 - Pedro Iniguez, Lisa E Black, & Addison Smith 20:16

4h ago20:16

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Stories featured in this episode: Sneeze by Pedro Iniguez - https://pedroiniguezauthor.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul L. Garnier Of Course I Still Love You by Lisa E Black - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - Residual Traces by Addison Smith - music by Fall Precau…

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Moving Out Moondogie 24:32

2d ago24:32

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Send us a text What if one of your favorite shows got canceled unexpectedly? Join us on this thrilling episode of Multiverse Tonight as we unpack the unfortunate cancellation of "Dead Boy Detectives" and its tumultuous journey across streaming platforms. From Netflix's decision to axe the series to the buzz around "Superman and Lois" premiering ear…

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110 - Andrew Whitehurst - VFX Supervisor - Ex Machina, Indiana Jones 1:21:51

3d ago1:21:51

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Today’s conversation is one I’ve had in the bag for a couple of months now . I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Whitehurst. Andrew’s journey into the visual effects industry is one that really resonates with me, especially when he talks about his childhood fascination with movie magic and a certain BBC documentary. Yes, THAT on…

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Ocracoke Island, NC 🎃 Halloween Ep. 1-3 35:10

11d ago35:10

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Ahoy there, mateys! This Halloween, we set sail for Ocracoke, North Carolina's most haunted barrier island! Steeped in American history and pirate legends, this charming seaside town offers incredible fishing, small shops, and amazing seafood restaurants. Visit one of the oldest operating lighthouses, witness wild ponies, and take a stroll on the i…

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BONUS - Kelly Knox - Co-author of "Return of the Jedi - A Visual Archive" 21:06

15d ago21:06

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This is a short bonus episode in which I interview author Kelly Knox about her co-authoring of "Return of the Jedi - A Visual Archive". Kelly Knox discusses her love for the Star Wars movies, particularly the original trilogy, and her experience co-writing the visual archive book for Return of the Jedi. The book focuses on the behind-the-scenes det…

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109 - King Kong - 35mm BFI Screening - Doug Weir and Kieron Webb 1:03:39

18d ago1:03:39

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In this episode, Jamie Benning interviews Doug Weir and Kieron Webb from the British Film Institute (BFI) about the restoration and screening of the 1933 classic film King Kong - 8th and 16th Sept 2024. They discuss the historical significance of the film, its pioneering visual effects, and its impact on cinema. They also talk about the process of …

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Marvel Hits 50,000 24:44

17d ago24:44

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Send us a text Can you guess who just threw down a $4.3 billion gauntlet in the entertainment world? Get ready for a rollercoaster of information, starting with Edgar Bronfman Jr.'s audacious bid to take control of Paramount Global, potentially outmaneuvering Skydance Media. Then, celebrate with us as we spotlight Sandro Rosta's entry into the Star…

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Alien: Romulus movie review 1:36:48

21d ago1:36:48

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For the second time this year, the Film Utopia Podcast breaks from its traditional show format of legacy movie coverage to discuss Alien: Romulus, the latest film in the long-running Alien franchise. Hot on the heels of an impressive opening weekend, the Fede Alvarez helmed entry is certainly making waves; both financially and critically. But opini…

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108 - Jett Green - Matte Painter / Artist - Labyrinth, Willow, Temple of Doom 1:19:42

24d ago1:19:42

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Jett Green shares insights into her upbringing and her journey into the world of matte painting, highlighting her work on Labyrinth, Howard the Duck, Temple of Doom, and The NeverEnding Story. She also discusses the collaborative and supportive culture at ILM, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving remarkable results. Jett reflects on …

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Sci-Fi Part 6 - Alien Contact 1:29:14

29d ago1:29:14

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On the penultimate episode of our science fiction subgenres series, we discuss all things alien invasion, contact with other worlds and alien abduction stories in movies; including some literary influences to the world of cinema. Join us as we talk our way through the early days of the genre in the 1950s and 1960s with the likes of The Day the Eart…

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Episode 78: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.78 - Jenna Hanchey & Jonathan Nevair 25:39

1M ago25:39

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Stories featured in this episode: When You See A Dragon, You Run by Jenna Hanchey - https://jennahanchey.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by the author - The Darling Murders by Jonathan Nevair - https://www.jonathannevair.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme mu…

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D23 Reasons Not to Celebrate Gina Carano 48:04

1M ago48:04

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Send us a text Ready to experience some interdimensional fun? We've got you covered in this jam-packed episode of Multiverse Tonight! Ever wondered how a Hollywood star handles a serious health diagnosis? Find out as we share an exclusive update on Daisy Ridley’s health journey. Then, get into the Halloween spirit with some chilling serial tales th…

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107 - Steve Sansweet - Rancho Obi-Wan 1:04:00

1M ago1:04:00

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"Star Wars came and changed my life." Steve Sansweet, former bureau chief of the Wall Street Journal, shares his passion for movies and collecting, particularly Star Wars memorabilia. He recalls his childhood love for movies and science fiction, and how he started collecting science fiction toys and robots. He discusses the impact of Star Wars on h…

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The Shock of Doom and more Comicon News 51:24

2M ago51:24

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Send us a text Ready to geek out? Celebrate with us as the Marvel Cinematic Universe smashes the $30 billion mark at the global box office! We'll dive into the blockbuster success of "Deadpool and Wolverine" and reveal all the juicy details from San Diego Comic-Con, including the exciting announcements of "Avengers Doomsday" and "Avengers Secret Wa…

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Sci-Fi Part 5 - Utopia/Dystopia 1:05:39

2M ago1:05:39

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For part 5 of our Science Fiction Subgenres Series, Steven, Benjamin & Sean dive into the world of oppressive societies, shady governments and brutalist aesthetics with Dystopian set movies. We're calling it Utopia/Dystopia, though, despite struggling to identify a Utopia set narrative that isn't a dystopia in disguise! Join us as we talk all thing…

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A Full Deck of Tributes 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Send us a text Join us on Multiverse Tonight as we welcome some exciting new faces to the Starfleet Academy! We’ve got Carice Brooks, Bella Shepard, George Hawkins, Holly Hunter, and Paul Giamatti joining the ranks. Plus, we chat about the latest Star Wars film helmed by Sean Levy with Jonathan Troper on screenwriting duties. And if you're a Watchm…

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Episode 77: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.77 - Phoenix Alexander & F.J. Bergmann 34:40

2M ago34:40

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Stories featured in this episode: Loamblood by Phoenix Alexander - https://www.phoenixalexanderauthor.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ read by the author - Surgery for Dummies by F.J. Bergmann - http://fibitz.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Garnier - theme music by Dain Luscombe…

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Sci-Fi Part 4 - Science Out Of Control 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

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In part 4 of our Science Fiction sub-genres series, Steven Benjamin and Sean tackle the topic of "science out of control", or "machine over man", or "we've created something, and now it's going to kill us all"! Join us as we discuss our way through the tropes of the sub-genre and touch base with a wide variety of movies such as The Matrix, Fantasti…

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106 - Nilo Rodis Jamero - Legendary Designer - Part 2/2 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

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Last episode you heard part one of my conversation with Nilo Rodis Jamero, design legend and wonderful person. For this episode, number 106, the first of July 2024 you’ll be hearing part two of our chat… On entering the gaming industry Nilo's focus was always about inspiring and guiding production teams to craft original and iconic characters and w…

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Antigua & Legends of Guatemala 37:50

2M ago37:50

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In this episode, we learn about the rich history and legends found in Antigua, Guatemala. Today, this town is a popular tourist destination, but it has thousands of years of important history and ancient legends guaranteed to send a chill down your spine. ⭐️ Use Code HH20 at checkout to get your 20% off coupon for our next CBD For Life product at c…

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It's not Max, It's HBO 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Send us a text Ever wondered how we spend our geeky downtime? We started our episode with a personal tale from our morning visit to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas. From there, we march straight into the universe of Star Wars, discussing the end of Charles Soule's and Greg Pak's epic runs on Marvel's Star Wars and Darth Vader series. DC …

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Sci-Fi Part 3 - Space Opera 50:23

3M ago50:23

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In Part 3 of our Sci-fi sub-Genres in Film series, The FU trio dive into Space Opera – and spend much of the discussion debating precisely what defines the term, and what constitutes a Space Opera in the first place! From influential sci-fi authors of the 1940s, 50s 60s and 70s such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clarke and Philip K Dick, to the serials…

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ARCHIVE EPISODE: The Mad Max Franchise (1979-2015) 2:21:46

3M ago2:21:46

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Archive Episode! Originally recorded and published in 2015 for our old podcast, Filmwerk. Please excuse our less-than-stellar audio quality and editing efforts back then! Ahead of Mad Max: Fury Road, Steven, Benjamin & Sean dig deep into the George Miller created Mad Max movie franchise! From the trailblazing 1979 original, to the seminal sequel, M…

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105 - Nilo Rodis Jamero - Legendary Designer - Part 1/2 1:15:31

3M ago1:15:31

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In this episode of the Filmumentaries podcast, host Jamie Benning interviews Nilo Rodis-Jamero, a designer and production designer known for his work on films like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and Johnny Mnemonic. They discuss Nilo's experiences working with George Lucas, Phil Tippett, and Joe Johnston, as well as his collaborations…

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BONUS EP - Krista Perry - Stunt Coordinator on Reservation Dogs 18:15

3M ago18:15

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Hi, this is a bonus episode. Sometimes I get invited to interview a particular behind the scenes artist and I've decided I should say yes to them and get them out as bonus episodes. So in this bonus episode, I spoke with stunt coordinator, Krista Perry. Krista is a, native Californian, who grew up travelling the country at the age of eight for comp…

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Creature Commandos Practical Magic 28:14

3M ago28:14

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Send us a text Get ready to journey through the multiverse with us on this electrifying episode of Multiverse Tonight! Ever wondered what happens when DC heroes collide with Warner Bros characters? Find out with the newly announced DC tie-in comic, "Multiverse's Collision Detected." Plus, we've got the latest casting scoop for James Gunn's Superman…

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Episode 76: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.76 - Andy Dibble, s.c. virtes & Denise Dumars 18:05

3M ago18:05

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Stories featured in this episode: You Must Buy Your Purchase by Andy Dibble - https://andydibble.com/ music by Fall Precauxions - https://fallprecauxions.bandcamp.com/ - read by Jenna Hanchey - Another Boiling Day by s. c. virtes & Denise Dumars - http://deniseddumars.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ - read by Jean-Paul Gar…

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104 - Ahsoka VFX and Sound - With Richard Bluff and Matthew Wood 53:38

3M ago53:38

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Episoe 104 - This time I chat with Ahsoka producer and ILM VFX Supervisor, Richard Bluff along with his colleague Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor. Key takeaways: The collaboration between sound and visual effects departments is crucial in creating a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience. Early involvement of sound in the product…

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Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga movie review 43:14

3M ago43:14

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At the time of preparing our latest Sci-fi Subgenres episode, ‘Post Apocalypse’, George Miller released his recent Mad Max spin-off; Furiosa. As we’re all big Miller and Mad Max fans here and also, as Furiosa is topical to our last main show episode, Benjamin & Steven decided to have a chat and share their ever-so-slightly divided reaction to the A…

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Sci-Fi Part 2 - Post Apocalypse 47:38

3M ago47:38

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Steven, Benjamin & Sean continue their exploration of the many Science Fiction sub-genres with a discussion about Post Apocalyptic set movies – and have plenty of debate over what constitutes a Post Apocalypse Movie in the first place! From ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Children of Men’, with pit stops at ‘Akira’, ‘Wall-E’, ‘Waterworld’, the multiple ‘The Road War…

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Tom Bombadil's Neighborhood 21:19

4M ago21:19

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Send us a text Ever wondered what’s next in the Marvel and DC universes? Buckle up for a rollercoaster of geek news as we bring you the latest and greatest updates from both worlds! From the epic conclusion of Benjamin Percy's Wolverine comic series to the thrilling announcement of a new Disney+ Vision series starring Paul Bettany, we’ve got you co…

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Sci-Fi Part 1 - Time Travel 1:24:00

4M ago1:24:00

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Science Fiction! The Film Utopia Podcast summer project gets rolling with a wide look at the sub-genre of Time Travel in movies, from time machines to time loops, paradoxes to alternative histories. Steven, Benjamin & Sean talk about some of their favourite time travel movies, as well as the ins and outs of time travel as a story telling device and…

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103 - Nathan Crowley - Production Designer and Chris Nolan collaborator 1:30:34

4M ago1:30:34

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My guest for this second episode of May 2024 is production designer Nathan Crowley. If you don’t know his name, you will definitely know and most likely love, his work.. Behind Enemy Lines (2001) Insomnia (2002) Batman Begins (2005) The Prestige (2006) The Dark Knight (2008) John Carter (2012) The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Interstellar (2014) Dunkir…

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The Old Sheriff's House and Lake County Jail 34:18

4M ago34:18

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The Old Sheriff's House and Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, have an interesting history, and the ghosts we find here seem to want to make their presence known. Let's look beyond the building's history to learn all we can about Crown Point so we might have a better understanding of who these ghosts are. Like I always say, to understand the…

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Spider-man Noir sounds like a Roger Corman flick 43:24

4M ago43:24

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Send us a text Get ready to unmask the latest geek culture buzz with your host, Thomas Townley! We're swinging into action with a spotlight on Nicolas Cage's electrifying move to live-action as Spider-Man Noir—it's a twist that'll have Prime Video viewers clinging to the edges of their seats. But the web of intrigue doesn't stop there. A courtroom …

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