Best Syfywire.com Podcasts (2024)

1
BONUS: 'The Plan' with writer Jane Espenson 1:38:57

3+ y ago1:38:57

1:38:57

"There was never a plan!" In this bonus episode of Battlestar Galacticast, Marc Bernardin and Tricia Helfer are joined by Jane Espenson, writer and executive producer of the BSG TV movie, The Plan (released October 27, 2009). Jane talks about her time on BSG and joins our hosts in a watch-down of this delightful Movie of the Week. See Privacy Polic…

1
Interview: Joe Manganiello 34:40

3+ y ago34:40

34:40

SYFY WIRE's Angeliqué Roché sits down with actor, DnD superfan, and star of the new movie Archenemy, Joe Manganiello to talk all things nerdom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1
BONUS: Making music with composer Bear McCreary 1:00:31

3+ y ago1:00:31

1:00:31

In this bonus episode of Battlestar Galacticast, Marc and Tricia talk with composer extraordinaire Bear McCreary about getting his big break on BSG. Bear's other score credits include Outlander, The Walking Dead, Snowpiercer, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as well as the feature films Freaky, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, an…

1
Season 4, Episode 21: Daybreak Part 3 - Mary McDonnell 1:26:17

3+ y ago1:26:17

1:26:17

Here we are, the last (-ish) installment of Battlestar Galacticast. And who better to spend it with than our President? Marc and Tricia are joined by Laura Roslin herself, Mary McDonnell, in watching and discussing the final episode of Battlestar Galactica. So say we ... all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No…

1
Season 4, Episode 20: Daybreak Part 2 - Ronald D. Moore 1:12:43

3+ y ago1:12:43

1:12:43

Join Marc and Tricia as they're joined by a fella named Ron Moore to discuss what's technically the penultimate episode of Battlestar Galactica: "Daybreak Part 2." Whoa, talk about a home stretch! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Season 4, Episode 19: Daybreak: Part 1 - Katee Sackhoff 1:08:24

3+ y ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Let there be no illusions! This is likely to be a one-way trip. So don’t volunteer out of sentiment or emotion.” We’re really in the home stretch now as Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Katee Sackhoff to discuss BSG Season 4 Episode 19: “Daybreak Part 1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

1
Getting Freaky with Vince Vaughn 34:03

3+ y ago34:03

34:03

We may be done with Halloween but that doesn't mean all the spook has to go away. Today we hear from contributor Jacob Oller as he sits down with Vince Vaughn and Kathryn Newton to talk about their new movie, Freaky. But first we touch base about the news of the week, including the brand spankin' new gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft and some…

1
Season 4, Episode 18: Islanded In A Stream Of Stars - Edward James Olmos 1:04:29

3+ y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Edward James Olmos as they revisit BSG Season 4, Episode 18: “Islanded in a Stream of Stars.” The discuss Eddie’s roles as both actor and director in this episode, the timelessness of the series, and quarantining in the BSG bubble. Also, random cameos by Eddie’s dog. Join us. See Privacy Policy at https:/…

1
Spooky Sounds 34:27

3+ y ago34:27

34:27

We podcasters are big fans of audio, so much that our guest this week is freelance writer and sound engineer, Kristina Manente. She does a fantastic job of delving into the world of audio and provides tips for those interested in the audio field. Also joining us this week is Alexis Loinaz as we discuss the top geek news for the week. Take a quick a…

1
Season 4, Episode 17: Someone To Watch Over Me (featuring Bear McCreary) 1:18:25

3+ y ago1:18:25

1:18:25

"Remember, the first one who sights a habitable rock will get this fine oral hygiene product. It is the last tube of Tauron toothpaste in the universe. Gods know most of you need it." Join Marc, Tricia, and special guest/musical maestro Bear McCreary as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 17: "Someone to Watch Over Me." See Privacy Policy at https:/…

1
The Ring and Come Play 53:20

3+ y ago53:20

53:20

In the spirit of Halloween, we paired up with Rotten Tomatoes to discuss the 2002 horror film The Ring and many hot takes were had! We also spoke with actor John Gallagher Jr. and writer/director Jacob Chase from the newly released horror film Come Play about how it came to fruition and the role technology plays in the film. Join us with your favor…

1
Season 4, Episode 16: "Deadlock" 1:11:23

3+ y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

“I feel it! For her. For you. For Liam. Shouldn’t need to spout the words; I feel it less with words. Just let me Gods-damn feel it and I’ll fill the frakkin’ room!” Join Marc and Tricia as they’re joined by special guest Aaron Douglas to discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 16: “Deadlock.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…

1
Truth Seekers with Nick Frost and Samson Kayo 31:20

3+ y ago31:20

31:20

What a time to be a geek! Jackie and Alexis talk all the latest news of the week, including Jared Leto's return as the Joker and the Fast and the Furious franchise coming to a close after two more movies. So much to talk about! And stick around 'cause we get to speak to Nick Frost and Samson Kayo from Truth Seekers about the new show and their favo…

1
BONUS! Back to the Future Day! 22:35

3+ y ago22:35

22:35

October 21st is the day Marty McFly and Doc Brown arrived in 2015. On this October 21st, we sit down with the co-writer of the trilogy, Bob Gale, to talk about the lasting legacy of the films and the new box set that's out now! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

1
Season 4, Episode 15: No Exit 1:18:57

3+ y ago1:18:57

1:18:57

Dean Stockwell unleashed! “I don’t want to be human! I want to see gamma rays, I want to hear x-rays, and I want to smell dark matter!” Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 15: “No Exit.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
The Boys Blew Our Minds! 42:31

3+ y ago42:31

42:31

Jackie sits down with SYFY WIRE producer Juan Cadavid to talk about the mind-blowing season finale of The Boys, but not before getting into some of the news of the week with news editor Alexis Loinaz. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
BONUS: The Face of the Enemy 55:30

3+ y ago55:30

55:30

The Face of the Enemy is a webisode series that aired on SYFY.com during the midseason break of Battlestar Galactica Season 4. The episodes focus on Felix Gaeta, two Number Eights, and others who are stranded on a Raptor, where the passengers are mysteriously dying one by one. Marc and Tricia break it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p…

1
Alitha Martinez Represents! 28:56

3+ y ago28:56

28:56

A special bonus episode featuring an interview between Eisner Award winning artist, Alitha Martinez and SYFY Wire contributor, Mike Avila. Alitha is an artist on DC Comics' new project REPRESENT! which has released the first chapter for free for all to read online. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt…

1
What Contagion Got Right 1:02:22

3+ y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

What a time to be alive! Jackie is joined by SYFY WIRE contributors and podcast hosts Tim Grierson and Will Leitch to talk about all the things that the movie Contagion got right, and some of the things it got wrong... for example, Matt Damon is not in my quarantine story. We also chat with Alexis Loinaz about the first bits of news coming out of N…

1
Season 4, Episode 14: Blood on the Scales 1:11:22

3+ y ago1:11:22

1:11:22

"No. Not now. Not ever. Do you hear me? I will use every cannon, every bomb, every bullet, every weapon I have down to my own eye teeth to end you. I swear it! I’m coming for all of you!” Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss the high stakes and oh so quotable threats of BSG Season 4, Episode 14: “Blood on the Scales. See Privacy Policy at https://a…

1
A Chat about The Craft 53:25

3+ y ago53:25

53:25

Join us for a jam-packed nostalgia episode where Jackie will be joined by friend of the pod and SYFY WIRE producer Erin Locascio to talk about cult classic The Craft and all the ways that possessing magical powers as a teenager could lead to some pretty gnarly consequences. We also touch base with news editor Alexis Loinaz to hear about even more S…

1
Season 4, Episode 13: The Oath 1:03:36

3+ y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

We’re in the back half of the final season! Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 13: “The Oath,” an episode featuring a performance by Edward James Olmos that’s so good it can only be described in ALL CAPS. Also, who wants a cup of algae coffee? Start your morning off right with Battlestar Galacticast. See Privacy Policy at ht…

1
Wild Life with Baron Vaughn 35:25

3+ y ago35:25

35:25

A double, nay, TRIPLE whammy of guests in today's episode as we chat with Alexis Loinaz about some movie delays and acknowledge Jackie's devastation over the news of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance being canceled by Netflix. But fret not! Because in their place is SYFY's new show Wild Life starring Baron Vaughn, who sheds some light onto the pr…

1
BONUS: Colonel Tigh [Michael Hogan] Needs Our Help 1:14:45

3+ y ago1:14:45

1:14:45

Friends and family of BSG star Michael Hogan have come together to launch a GoFundMe to help the embattled 71-year-old actor cover extensive medical bills he incurred following a February fall that left him with a severe brain injury. To help raise awareness and funds, we've decided to air an old episode - actually one of our firsts - that features…

1
Season 4, Episode 12: A Disquiet Follows My Soul 1:15:03

3+ y ago1:15:03

1:15:03

Join us as Marc and Tricia are joined by special guest Alessandro Juliani (Tactical Officer Lieutenant Felix Gaeta) to discuss showrunner Ron Moore’s directorial debut, BSG Season 4, Episode 12: “A Disquiet Follows My Soul.” Also, AJ talks about how a stage production of Romeo and Juliet led to him joining the BSG family and everyone gazes in awe a…

1
Life on Venus? 46:58

3+ y ago46:58

46:58

Big news in the universe this week: scientists have found phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus! Does this mean there could possibly be life on Venus? Here to help us break it down is astronomer Dr. Phil Plait, author of SYFY WIRE's Bad Astronomy column. For the news, Jackie and associate news editor Trent Moore chat about the upcoming PS5 release a…

1
Season 4, Episode 11: Sometimes a Great Notion 1:21:56

3+ y ago1:21:56

1:21:56

Marc and Tricia are joined by Kandyse McClure (Lt. Anastasia Dualla) in their discussion of BSG Season 4, Episode 11: “Sometimes a Great Notion.” Kandyse shares stories of how she joined the Battlestar family as they break down one of the most depressing episodes of the series (and that’s saying something). It’s a humdinger. See Privacy Policy at h…

1
The hosts talk 'The Boys' 58:29

3+ y ago58:29

58:29

The Boys are back in town! Catch up on your favorite PR-centric anti-heroes with Jackie Jennings and Juan Cadavid as they chat through the first three episodes of Amazon Prime's The Boys ... but not before news editor Alexis Loinaz catches us up on all the latest news, including the new Dune trailer, a Breath of the Wild prequel, and of course an u…

1
Season 4, Episode 10: "Revelations" 1:06:38

3+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

It’s the final season, so people are gonna start dying! Listen in as Marc and Tricia break down BSG Season 4, Episode 10: “Revelations.” They’re always at your service. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1
The New Mutants! 48:27

3+ y ago48:27

48:27

This week, associate news editor Trent Moore joins Jackie to pay tribute to Chadwick Boseman and his incredible legacy. Later, they unpack Mulan and No Time to Die. After the news, we talk all things The New Mutants with SYFY WIRE's resident X-Men super-fan Ben Fullon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

1
Season 4, Episode 9: The Hub 1:09:37

3+ y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

“JUMP!” Roslin’s having visions of her departed friend Elosha (and her own death) as humans and Cylons engage in a battle to destroy the Resurrection Hub. Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 9: “The Hub.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-…

1
DC FanDome 1:04:08

3+ y ago1:04:08

1:04:08

DC FanDome came, we saw, and they conquered. Join us as we talk about everything that came out of DC FanDome last weekend - the trailers, the panels, the video games, the drama! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Season 4, Episode 8: Sine Qua Non 1:05:05

3+ y ago1:05:05

1:05:05

President Roslin’s been kidnapped! It’s up to us! Tune in as Marc and Tricia discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 8: “Sine Qua Non.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1
Musings on Amusement Parks 50:48

3+ y ago50:48

50:48

Lots to talk about today! We sit down with columnist Carlye Wisel to get an update on what's going on in the world of theme parks. We talk through the economy of theme parks during the time of Covid, what we can expect from theme parks in the future, and Carlye's experiences at Disney and Universal in the midst of a pandemic. We also check in with …

1
Season 4, Episode 7: Guess What's Coming to Dinner? 1:02:22

3+ y ago1:02:22

1:02:22

The Colonial Fleet and the Cylon rebels form a dubious alliance to shut down the Cylon Resurrection Hub in BSG Season 4, Episode 7: “Guess What’s Coming to Dinner.” Join Marc and Tricia as they break down this frakkin’ great episode. Bonus: Marc and Tricia’s Pain Chronicles. Not for the faint of heart! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac…

1
Star Trek Lower Decks! 55:11

3+ y ago55:11

55:11

Join us this week as Jackie and Alexis talk through the ups, downs, lefts, and rights going on in the world of DC Comics and the upcoming live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We're also booking our trip to spend a night in the last Blockbuster Video on Earth before sitting down with Brian Silliman - host of SYFY WIRE's Warp Factor - t…

1
Season 4, Episode 6: Faith 1:01:45

3+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

Tune in as Marc and Tricia are joined by director Michael Nankin to discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 6: “Faith.” This is the episode in which the mutiny attempt aboard the Demetrius is foiled as Starbuck leads her crew to the Cylon rebel’s Basestar. It’s also the episode that might be named after a George Michael song. Gotta have it. See Privacy Polic…

1
Disney Home Theater? 30:10

3+ y ago30:10

30:10

On this short and sweet episode of Who Won the Week, Alexis and Jackie talk through this week's hot new trailers: The Boys Season 2, Ratched, and Raised by Wolves. They also reminisce about overpriced, fake-buttered popcorn at movie theaters as they discuss movies coming straight to streaming platforms, like Mulan. Join us! See Privacy Policy at ht…

1
Season 4, Episode 5: The Road Less Traveled 1:05:03

3+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

There’s a Heavy-Raider in the house (ship), Baltar’s got an inexplicable new wardrobe (where did all those materials come from?), and Starbuck might be an angel. Also, the art of pistol-whipping. Join Marc and Tricia in a discussion of BSG Season 4, Episode 5: “The Road Less Traveled.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California …

1
Watchmen in the Emmys + Critical Role! 43:45

3+ y ago43:45

43:45

Fresh off our coverage of Comic-Con@Home came the long-awaited announcement of Emmy nominations, which is chock full of nerd TV! In this episode, we talk about the noms and check in with some of the cast of Critical Role about their favorite classes in D&D and their time on SYFY WIRE's The Great Debate. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.…

1
Season 4, Episode 4: Escape Velocity 1:01:47

3+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Baltar’s in a deep dark room of the Galactica having a lot of sex and ranting and raving about the Cylon god. Meanwhile, Tigh, Tyrol, and Tory are arguing over how far they should go to ensure their Cylon secret stays a secret. Also, Baltar’s having a lot of sex (so much that we had to mention it twice). Join Marc and Tricia in the bacchanal that i…

1
San Diego Comic Con! 54:25

3+ y ago54:25

54:25

Tune in for a special episode all about the incredible events of San Diego Comic Con weekend! Alexis and Jackie talk through all the comic con news you can handle and then the host of The Official Wynonna Earp podcast, Rachel Zeolla, talks with Jackie about - you guessed it - Wynonna Earp which also premiered this weekend! So who won the week? Well…

1
BONUS! The Muppets 8:38

4y ago8:38

8:38

Join us this week for a very special bonus episode featuring exclusive interviews with Muppet stars Kermit and Gonzo! We'll be back with a full episode next week covering all things San Diego Comic-Con. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Season 4, Episode 3: The Ties That Bind 1:03:27

4y ago1:03:27

1:03:27

So many Cylons! And we’ve got two of them on the show this week. Marc and Tricia are joined by Rekha Sharma (Tory Foster) as they discuss BSG Season 4, Episode 3: “The Ties That Bind.” Rekha has some amusing stories about dealing with furious fans over the years for “what she did to Cally” (yes, it’s THAT episode). Also, Marc teaches Tricia and Rek…

1
Brave New World! 47:44

4y ago47:44

47:44

With Peacock finally available for everyone, Jackie sits down with SYFY WIRE contributor and host of Brave New Pod: The Official Podcast of Brave New World Angelique Roche to talk about, you guessed it, Brave New World. But first we check in with SYFY WIRE news editor Alexis Loinaz to hear about what else is happening this week in geek. See Privacy…

1
Season 4, Episode 2: "Six of One" 1:02:01

4y ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Half a dozen of the other? Is that a Cylon reference? Is Starbuck a Cylon? So many Cylon questions and references to numbers! Speaking of which, two Baltars are always better than one. Join Marc and Tricia as they discuss Season 4, Episode 2: “Six of One.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art1…

1
Virtual Comic-Con and Danny Trejo! 33:23

4y ago33:23

33:23

Almost too much to talk about this week, folks! Jackie sits screen-to-screen with news editor Alexis Loinaz to talk about what it means to have a virtual Comic-Con, break down some TV trailers, and reminisce over what sort of SIMS overlords they used to be. We're also airing a produced segment about Danny Trejo in celebration of his recently releas…

1
Season 4, Episode 1: He That Believeth in Me 1:23:19

4y ago1:23:19

1:23:19

Tricia and Marc are flying into Season 4 of Battlestar Galactica with Episode 1: "He that Believeth in Me." What better way to do that than with their special guest, director Michael Rymer? Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

1
Battlestar Galacticast Season 4 - Coming July 7th! 0:33

4y ago0:33

0:33

Listen up you frakking toasters! Battlestar Galacticast is back! Starting Tuesday, July 7th, join Tricia Helfer and Marc Bernardin as they take on Battlestar Galactica Season 4. So say we all! Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not…

1
It came from a comic! 38:24

4y ago38:24

38:24

Join us as Jackie Jennings talks through news of Andy Serkis reading The Hobbit cover-to-cover... again! Also we sit down with SYFY WIRE producer Erin Locascio to talk about her work at WIRE and why comics are simply the best. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Syfywire.com Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide