Best MCSFO Podcasts (2024)

1
OLD 59:56

2y ago59:56

59:56

This M. Night Shyamalan film needs a second watch if you've seen it before! Austin & Andy along with guest Amanda, dissects this film and offers some deep perspectives that most missed on the first watch. If you have not seen this movie, please watch it first and then listen to the podcast. There are tons of SPOILERS! Stars: Gael García BernalVicky…

1
The Man From Earth 47:47

2y ago47:47

47:47

This 2007 American drama science fiction film directed by Richard Schenkman is the perfect film for Austin and Andy to explore different options for dealing with a situation like this. An impromptu party for a college professor becomes a mysterious interrogation when he reveals to his colleagues that he thousands of years old.…

1
The Room (2019) 54:10

2y ago54:10

54:10

A couple discover a strange room in their new house that grants material wishes, but all they want is a child. Austin and Andy give their perspective on what they would do if they happened upon a strange door.By MCSFO

1
The Purge (Franchise) 56:42

2y ago56:42

56:42

Austin and Andy insert themselves into the dystopian action horror films known as, The Purge! They also offer a deeper perspective on this popular franchise.By MCSFO

1
Severance 33:04

2y ago33:04

33:04

If you were in the world of Apple+'s show Severance, directed by Ben Stiller, where the human mind can be "severed" into multiple personalities, how would you use it? Or would you use it at all? In this episode, Austin and Andy consider ways that the severing technology may be useful in the real world, whether or not it's ethical, and most importan…

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 2 of 4) 37:20

2y ago37:20

37:20

In part 2 of our love/hate/love relationship with the Predator fims we asked ourselves what was it about this new PREY movie that worked where all others after the first film, including the crossover films, failed. Also how much the creature actors Keven Peter Hall, Brian A. Prince and Ian White who play the Predator, contribute to this franchise! …

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 4 of 4) 18:27

2y ago18:27

18:27

In conclusion of this episode: We give our final thoughts on Prey and the franchise. Similarities and different acting approaches. The accuracies of the Europeans and their presence in the film. What do we want in the next Predator film and who should direct it! ***This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the Producer of Prey, Jhane My…

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 3 of 4) 33:16

2y ago33:16

33:16

In this 3rd part we discuss: The pros and cons of the Predator's mystique and the ambiguity of their backstory. How the Girl Warrior trope is used in many sf horror films. If it's necessary to connect future Predator storylines and characters more often. How PREY connects to Predator 2. ***This episode was recorded prior to our interview with the P…

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 1 of 4) 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

A group of six break down this franchise from Predator to PREY! In this episode we talk about: How the 1980's political, cultural and social climate influenced the first Predator movie. Although it's one of the most beloved alien characters, we discuss how the look of the Predator reinforced negative stereotypes. Fun facts about the characters and …

1
Synchronic 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

If you found a drug that let you travel through time, would you take it? Austin and Andy answer that question for themselves while breaking down the time-bending sci-fi thriller Synchronic, starring Anthony Mackie who encounters a series of bizarre and gruesome deaths linked to a drug with some otherworldly effects.…

1
It Follows 43:47

2y ago43:47

43:47

Annie, played by Maika Monroe, is forced into a dangerous, supernatural game of tag and hot potato when she contracts a sexually-transmitted curse and must decide whether or not to pass it to someone else in order to live, all while being followed by an unstoppable malevolent being. Austin and Andy talk about how to make that decision, and how to s…

1
Friday The 13th (franchise) 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

In this episoe, Austin and Andy take on the whole Friday the 13th franchise and what they woud do if faced with a unstopable killing machine. And a break down of the psychology of the franchise in Austin's Analysis Corner!By MCSFO

1
Westworld E7, S3 (Part 2 of 2) Passed Pawn 33:15

4+ y ago33:15

33:15

Darion, Amanda and Tariq discuss the following: Loved Maeve used Harriet to get the first dig on Delores! Great fight sequence! NOW all of the sudden Maeve is not getting affected by a gun shot or stab wound! So it leaves the audience to conclude, other than killing the pearl, which types of wounds can a host survive?? What did Serac mean when he s…

1
Westworld E7, S3 (Part 1 of 2) Passed Pawn 50:25

4+ y ago50:25

50:25

The usual suspects, Darion, Tariq and Amanda express their roller coaster ride of emotions for this episode. Everything from: the opening scene with Clemintine and Hanaryo - Armistice's doppelganger from Shogun World making a shish kebab out of Musashi was bad A$$, to Delores knowing more about Serac and his brother than anyone! As mentioned in the…

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 4 of 4) 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

31:44

In part 4 of this review, we give our theories on the following: Who is the last pearl being made into? And who blew up Holores and her family? Serac is the most obvious answer, but there's another possible suspect! And what do you think Maeve will do to Serac for threatening her? We gave our opinions on if we will see Holores family, husband Micha…

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 3 of 4) 27:50

4+ y ago27:50

27:50

In part 3 of this News19 Nerds and MCSFO group podcast review, we had some unexpected answers when we asked, what tech from the show do you wish you had right now. We gave a run down of our favorite scenes and famous last word lines like: "I'm telling Serac!" and "I'll Keep you Safe!!" The only issues with this episode is seemingly unnecessary scen…

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 2 of 4) 39:04

4+ y ago39:04

39:04

Who said Rehoboam correctly? The best way to pronounce Rehoboam is Facebook! With just 2 episodes left, we give our overall opinion of this season so far, and how it compares to seasons 1 and 2 in the park. Although we still love this series, some feel like this season is loosely based on seasons 1 and 2. and does the name still fit for this new re…

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Step Inside Westworld S3, E6 (Part 1 of 4) 35:20

4+ y ago35:20

35:20

News19 Nerds and MCSFO Podcast join forces to discuss Westworld S3, E6! Meet the News19 Nerds crew and MCSFO, ("host" version of ourselves) and how this podcast collaboration came about. How we first got turned on to WW. Sharing our favorite characters in the series. What have you learned from watching this show so far, what's your take away? We as…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

MCSFO Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

1
Red Wine & Sci-fi

MCSFO

1
Sci-fi Creative Corner

mcsfo

1
If It Were Us!

MCSFO

1
OLD 59:56

1
The Man From Earth 47:47

1
The Room (2019) 54:10

1
The Purge (Franchise) 56:42

1
Severance 33:04

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 2 of 4) 37:20

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 4 of 4) 18:27

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 3 of 4) 33:16

1
From Predator to PREY (Part 1 of 4) 21:21

1
Synchronic 34:59

1
It Follows 43:47

1
Friday The 13th (franchise) 39:09

1
Westworld E7, S3 (Part 2 of 2) Passed Pawn 33:15

1
Westworld E7, S3 (Part 1 of 2) Passed Pawn 50:25

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 4 of 4) 31:44

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 3 of 4) 27:50

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Westworld S3, E6 (Part 2 of 4) 39:04

1
News19 Nerds & MCSFO Step Inside Westworld S3, E6 (Part 1 of 4) 35:20

Quick Reference Guide