Welcome to the landing pad aliens. Area 51 1/2 is an entertainment podcast where we talk about horror, sci fi, fantasy and all things pop culture. Join John & Nick as they talk, disseminate, and provide their point of view on pop culture from two different generations!
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Klllers and Cenobites and Witches, Oh My! : A look at LGBTQ+ representation in horror
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Your friendly neighborhood queer has taken over the recording booth! Join Pyrelily aka our Technomage as they discuss a few examples of healthy representations of the LGBTQ+ community in the horror genre. From Buffy to Hellraiser, and so many more, let's see if we talk about your favourite queer flick or show.…
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Planes, Trains, and Flyingmobiles, pt 2
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This Week on Area 51 1/2 Join us for part two of Plane, Trains and Flyingmobiles as we dive further into the most famous rides in film history. Join us as we wax nostalgic over our favorite legendary modes of transport such as Doc Brown's DeLorean, The Millennium Falcon, & The Black Pearl. Don't miss this exciting episode of Area 51 1/2. Subscribe …
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Planes, Trains, and Flying-mobiles Part 1
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Join us on the landing pad this week for a discussion over our favorite pop culture vehicles!By areafiftyoneand1half
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We're back from Shock Stock in London Ontario, aliens! This week John, Nick, & Wren discuss all the fantastic and spooky things they came across at the film festival. From horror merch, to short films, to indie comics and kick ass celebs, we go through it all. For our listeners who are also part of the #mutantfam we have a huge surprise! An intervi…
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Gaming Rule #111: Survivor horror games are much better in the dark with a friend. From Doom to Phasmophobia, John, Nick, and Wren discuss some of their favourite horror video games.By areafiftyoneand1half
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We're coming down from Wrestlemania Brother! Join John and Nick as they discuss Immaculate, The First Omen, OJ Simpson & Celebrate 40 years of Hulkamania!By areafiftyoneand1half
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A word to the wise: If someone asks if you are a god, you say YES! Ghostbusters have been a part of our lives more than some of us can remember and have taught us so many life lessons: Fridges are portals to other realms, city sized Twinkies are a bad thing, and to never cross the streams. Join as we discuss the finer points of Zuul, Winston & The …
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We're Dune it again! That's right, Aliens, this week we are discussing the new Sci Fi epic that is Dune: Part 2. This follow up to the original Denis Villeneuve film sees Paul Atreides and the Freman revolt against the emperor and the evil Harkonnen. Join us as we discuss the finer points of the movie with friend of the podcast, Grenzer John! We al…
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Grab your cactus juice and hot leaf water, we're talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender! Just in time for the new Netflix series to be released, Nick and Wren introduced John to the world of Bending, The Avatar, and just what a sky bison is... We also chat about GTA 6, the new Predator film and Fantastic Four! Link in profile #Avatar #TheLastAirb…
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It's award season aliens! Join us as we discuss our thoughts on this years Oscars. We also talk about the Superbowl and Taylor Swift, The Rock and Cody Rhodes & of course Palworld! Come have a listen on the #landingpadScope our linktree for all our socials and the best places to listen. #Podcast #Podcastandchill #Popculture #TheOscars #TheAcademyAw…
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Hey Aliens! We have a Wonderful episode for you today! This week we talk about #WonderWoman and the company that made John's new Wonder Woman statue, #Tweeterhead! #DC #Superheroes #Statues #Maquette #Collecting #DetecticeComics #PopCulture #Podcast #PodcastandchillBy areafiftyoneand1half
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Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024, everyone. We hope you all had fun and safe holidays and are ready for this brand new episode. This time, we talk about some upcoming 2024 movie releases that we're excited to see. Dune: Part Two, Nosferatu, Furiosa, Deadpool 3, IF, we have something to say about it all. Is there anything you're super excited for? Le…
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🎄✨ Get into the festive spirit with John, Nick, and Wren on Area 51 1/2! Join us for a merry conversation as we unwrap our favorite holiday specials in pop culture. From classic films to TV gems, we're dishing on the ultimate festive entertainment. Tune in for a joyful celebration of all things pop culture this holiday season! 🎙️📺 #HolidaySpecial #…
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The stars finally aligned and the episode was recorded properly! It only took a year, but now you can listen to John, Nick, and Wren talk about those good ol' Rankin Bass produced holiday specials! From Rudolph to The Miser Brothers, with some Peter Cottontail thrown in for fun, we look back on the animated holiday specials we used to watch as kids…
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Join Nick and Wren this week as they congratulate Dave Filoni, play a word association game, and talk about the return of CM Punk to the WWE. Don't forget to follow us on all our social media platforms and join the conversation!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Winnie the Pooh and Pop Culture Too!
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Join John, Nick, and Wren as they discuss our childhood icon, Winnie the Pooh. With a special interview with Andrew Scott Bell, the award winning composer of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, we take a new look on our childhood icon and how we can still relate to the characters, no matter what our age is. Thanks so much to Andrew Scott Bell for tak…
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All Hail the Pumpkin King! Join John, Nick, and Wren as they wander through the years of Halloween Specials, agree on the best part about the Halloween Town series, and declare our Technomage as the Ultimate Human/Genius. Remember to look both ways before crossing the street, use the buddy system, and stay safe out there tonight! Happy Halloween!…
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Join John, Nick, and Wren in a conversation about horror literature. From Shelley to Barker, Lovecraft to King, we talk about some of our favourite authors and how their influences still linger in every day pop culture and references. Don't forget to comment your favourite part about Halloween to be entered in our giveaway!…
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Friday the 13th Special! Join John, Nick, and Wren as we dive into Superstitions and Friday the 13th!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Area 51 1/2 - Episode 42: Vampires Through the Decades 🦇 Join us on a mesmerizing journey through the ages of vampire pop culture in our latest episode of Area 51 1/2! Hosted by Spooky Uncle John, Sneiderman501, and Pyrelily, we're diving into the captivating world of vampires. 🌙 From the original bloodsucker, Count Dracula, to modern-day vampire l…
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For as long as most of us can remember, puppets have been a staple in our lives. From education to entertainment, join John, Nick, and Wren as they remember the puppets who taught them everything they know. ... Or was that all some weird dream? Let us know if you remember these puppets too! Safety note: No puppets were harmed in the making of this …
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After our intrepid heroes got a well deserved break... we're back! Join John, Nick, and Wren as they go over 100 years of Warner Brothers, Looney Tunes, and Superheroes. Plus we have a sneak peek of what will be coming up for this seasons topics! Big shoutout to Fear Freaks Podcast, a weekly horror movie podcast hosted by Braden Timmons and Destiny…
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The end of Season 2 is here! Join John, Nick, and Wren as they talk about the Mattel company and just a few of the products they have created. Make sure to follow us on our new Patreon page to see a special behind the scenes video of how this episode came together! Have a safe summer everyone, and we'll see you in September! #Podcast #CanadianPodca…
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Indiana Jones and the Clock of Retirement
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John and Nick are alone this week and discuss their views on the newest movies: Children of the Corn, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcastandchill #CanadianPodcast #PodcastLife #Popculture #IndianaJones #ChildrenoftheCorn #SpidermanAcrosstheSpiderverse…
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Welcome back to the landing pad Aliens and Gayliens. We have an exciting show this week coming to you live from Forest City Comicon in London Ontario! Join Nick, Wren and Spooky Uncle John as they talk about the ups and downs of podcasting as well as giving insight to the process behind Area 51 1/2. #Podcast #Podcasting #Podcastandchill #PodcastLif…
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Yas Queen! From Transformers to Drag Queens
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On this weeks show we discuss the new Transformers flick, the history of drag in pop culture and the newest Stephen King adaptation, The Boogeyman. Happy Pride month to all Aliens and Gayliens alike!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Simply The Best: Tina Turner Tribute
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**Content Warning** Brief mentions of the abusive situation from 34:35 - 35:56 and again from 40:15 - 41:00. Join John, Nick, and Wren as we reflect on the life of the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, Tina Turner. If any of our listeners are currently dealing with any sort of abuse, reach out to your local hotline for help. If you're in Canada/Ontario, here…
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It's 100 years of Disney! Join us as we celebrate the Mouse House and all their accomplishments in film & animation. We also discuss some of our favourite villains and moments from Disney history!By areafiftyoneand1half
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May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars Special
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Join us for a galaxy far, far away as we celebrate May 4th with a special Star Wars episode of our podcast! This time, we delve into the exciting world of Star Wars Jedi Survivor - the action-packed video game that's got fans talking. We'll discuss gameplay, storylines, and all the juicy details you need to know. But that's not all! We're also taki…
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Attention all Aliens! The newest episode of Area 51 1/2 is out now, and it's a special summer preview that you won't want to miss! Tune in as we discuss the upcoming blockbusters like Barbie, Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Indiana Jones, and The Nun. We've got all the insider knowledge, witty commentary, and hilarious banter you need to get excited f…
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Dungeons and Dragons - Roll for Initiative
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Welcome to the landong pad fair traveler... Roll for Initiative! Join John, Nick, and Wren as they discuss all things Dungeons & Dragons, from the start of it all to the new movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. **Shoutout to Dance The Dice Guy! Visit them on their website: https://danthediceguy.com/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.…
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Welcome fair traveler and join John and Nick on this action packed episode as they discuss the wonderment of 80's Sci Fi films. Also discussed is The Oscar's, Scream 6 and Cocaine Bear!By areafiftyoneand1half
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When the hosts are away, the Technomage will play. Join Wren as they revisit some Season 2 bloopers from both our podcast and our Trailer Trash Youtube series.By areafiftyoneand1half
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Ant-Man and The Wasp Quantumania and Video Games are our topics this week! Join John, Wren and Nick as they discuss, reminisce, and geek out over some of their favourite video games from over the years. We also give our thoughts on the newest offering from Marvel.By areafiftyoneand1half
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On this weeks episode John and Nick celebrate Black History month by discussing their favourite black pop culture icons. They also talk about the DCU... again as well as their thoughts on the Netflix password sharing controversy.By areafiftyoneand1half
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Welcome back to Area 51 1/2! This week, John and Nick talk about all things corporate mascots. We also talk about our new YouTube show, Area 51 1/2 Trailer Trash, as well as the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers.By areafiftyoneand1half
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We hope everyone enjoyed their holiday seasons! It's the new year and we are back at ya! John and Nick discuss the state of the DCU (AGAIN!) as well as their thoughts on the return of the Evil Boss Vince McMahon. They also invite Area 51 1/2's own Twitch streamer Wren on to discuss the hit film M3gan. Join us on the landing pad Aliens!…
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On this recording of our live show from Lockwood Books in downtown St. Thomas, John and Nick discuss the new film Violent Night, the state of the DCEU & take a stroll through the decades with the big Christmas Toy from each year!By areafiftyoneand1half
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The guys are back with this week's episode of Area 51 1/2! Listen as they discuss their thoughts on Netflix' new hit series Wednesday, bid farewell to the Green Ranger, and discuss the series end of The Walking Dead. Join us on the landing pad!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Welcome back to the landing pad, Aliens! This week John and Nick discuss the finer points of Terrifier 2, say goodbye Kevin Conroy and give their thoughts on Black Panther 2!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Happy Halloween Aliens! This week John and Nick talk about Halloween movies, the history of haunted houses and welcome special guest, John Migliore the director of Ouija Shark 2!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Welcome back to Area 51 1/2! This week John and Nick discuss the new Hellraiser, Mario's butt and of course, give their thoughts on Halloween Ends.By areafiftyoneand1half
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Welcome back to the landing pad aliens! It's our Season 2 premier and it's a doozy. This week Nick & John discuss two new releases in Rob Zombie's The Munsters and Hocus Pocus 2! And joining us to talk The Munsters is our very special guest, Butch Patrick!By areafiftyoneand1half
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Live from London Comic Con! It’s our Season Finale!
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Welcome to Area 51 1/2 Aliens. This past Saturday, September 17th we streamed live from London Comic Con in London Ontario! This week we talk about our own Comic Con experiences, celebrate Batman Day, discuss books to film and give our love to the one and only... Dafoe... *We were working with some different equipment so the sound quality is a bit …
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This week we celebrate John's birthday by talking about his experiences with pop culture. We also discuss House of the Dragon as well as Lord of the Rings Rings of Power. Come celebrate John's birthday with us.By areafiftyoneand1half
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On this weeks episode, Nick and John discuss the finer points of getting gouged by streaming platforms and something about a Squirrel with a Gun! John also gets to pick the meat off the bones of his favourite film, Halloween! All this and more on this week's episode of Area 51 1/2!By areafiftyoneand1half
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We Prey on Star Wars And Say Goodbye To Uhura
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On this weeks episode Nick & John discuss the newest Predator movie, Prey. Nick rips apart the Star Wars prequels and we also give a fond fair well to Nichelle Nichols. As an FYI we are trying out some new audio equipment. Bear with us as we try to navigate with the new equipment.By areafiftyoneand1half
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On this weeks episode John and Nick discusses what was revealed at San Diego Comicon, how toxic fandom hurts the overall fandom and of course our thoughts on Jordan Peel’s Nope. Join us again for another week of pop culture madness! Brad Garrett as Herman Munster https://youtu.be/zllOjY_aewMBy areafiftyoneand1half
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Rock Vader Sabers Lizard Spock Love & Thunder
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On another exciting episode of Area 51 1/2 Nick and John discussthe finales of Stranger Things season 4 & Obi Wan Kenobi as well as iconic actor James Caan. They also give their take on Marvel’s newest film, Thor Love and Thunder.By areafiftyoneand1half
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Welcome back to Area 51 1/2. This week Nick and John give their thoughts on the new film The Black Phone. And Aliens, because it's officially summer They go over some of their favourite summer movies! All this and more on Area 51 1/2.By areafiftyoneand1half
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