Episode 198 – Meeting Scary Fairy Godmother!
The guys are joined by YouTube Creator and author Scary Fairy Godmother, AKA Cecily Walters!. They go over the birth of her YouTube channel, how she got started telling Fairy stories. Then they go into their own tales of high strangeness as Mack fanboys’ out rather unflatteringly. Finally, they review how she went about writing her book, The Ghosts of Nothing, and how she started with a screenplay idea then decided to take a chance on the novel. To close out, they all discuss the potential involvement of AI in storytelling and Art.
#scaryfairygodmother #Fairies #Cryptids #scifi #HighStrangeness
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Episode 197 – RI Comicon 24
The guys discuss Cavman’s trip to RI Comicon 2024. He met Katee Sackhoff and Jonathan Frakes as well as Michael Dorn. They discuss how nerd culture is weirdly accepted now compared to how they grew up which is refreshing. And Cavman exalts the community of a fan con.
#RIcomicon #scifi #Mando #Starwars
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Episode 196 – Lower Decks Season 5
The Non-Prime Cerritos Crew
It’s that time again where Lower Decks is back and the guys review the first two episodes. They review the history of the Blue Orions in Star Trek Canon (they exist, much to Mack’s surprise). They talk about how Mariner and Boimler are growing as characters and Mack gets mad at the writers for not understanding the economics of the Federation.
#LowerDecks #Mariner #Boimler #StarTrek #Orions
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Episode 195 – We Review Alien 1979
The Xenomorph
We have a special guest back with us! James Friedman is here to review the movie Alien by Ridley Scott. They go over the background of the special effects and the way the movie is a slow burn. But then Mack brings up an editing inconsistency near the end that the guys cannot defend and they get confused on the viability of the movie.
#Alien #Xenomorph #Ripley #scifi
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Episode 194 – What We DON’T Do in the Shadows
Courtesy of FX
In reverence to the final season of What We Do In the Shadows, the guys go over the first five episodes of season one. This is the first time that DT has been introduced to the show and he enjoyed it beyond watching just the first two required episodes.
#Vampires #Whatwedointheshadows #Lazlo #Jackiedaytona #Gizmo
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Episode 193 – The Witching Hour
The guys continue Spooky Season by discussing Witches in History and in entertainment. They discuss the dark side of the Salem Witch Trials and how it was more about people taking advantage of others to gain property. They go into other parts of pop culture and how their portrayals have changed over time.
#Witches #SalemWithTrials #Bewitchery #Spooky #Scifi
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Episode 192 – All The Sleepy Hollows
The guys discuss the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and go through the different iterations, starting with the original text, then the Disney animation from 1949. They discuss Tim Burton’s Film and then the Fox TV show from 2013. All in all, they appreciated how there was a slice of persistent American Folklore that exists ad thrives with our imaginations year in and out.
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Episode 191- Watching Farragut Forward
The guys take the opportunity to watch and review the latest Star Trek fan film: Farragut Forward. They go over the story and how the Captain of the USS Farragut was kidnapped and the crew must band together and seek allies in order to launch a daring rescue. They rave about the quality of the effects, the sets and uniforms. Take a listen as the guys enjoy the show and implore for more from Kaotica Productions.
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Episode 190 – Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
The guys continue the advancement of Spooky Season by reviewing Ghostbuster Frozen Empire. They go through the p[lot, the missteps, the valentines to the franchise. They explore what they loved about it and ultimately if they hope the franchise will continue
#Ghostbusters #FrozenEmpire #Ghosts #Scifi
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Episode 189 – All Along with Agatha
The guys discuss the changing of the season and Mack’s distaste for the Fall. Cavman goes into how Mack has yet to see Deadpool and Wolverine and Mack defends himself by noting he doesn’t go out very much anymore. They talk about how social habits have changed lately and reminisce about their old Mall that was the sight of 8 bulls escaping this past weekend. Then the guys review the first two episodes of Agatha All Along. Both guys appreciated the project despite its uneven writing but are looking forward to how the season plays out.
#Marvel #AgathaHarkness #Agathaallalong #Witches #Scifi #KathrynHahn
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Episode 188 – Reviewing Axanar
The guys take the opportunity to review Prelude to Axanar, a Star Trek fan project detailing the Federation/Klingon War otherwise known as the Four Years War in the 2240's. In actual canon, Kirk and Spock were active in the war but it was noted that the enemy of the Battle for Axanar was not specified.
#startrek #Federation #Klingons #scifi #Axanar
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Episode 187 – 9-11 and Sci-fi
The guys reflect on 9/11 this year and discuss what they experienced. DT was in ROTC and in shock. Mack was in LA having nightmares about downtown LA burning. Mack shares an amusing Sleepless in Seattle moment. Then they go into how 9/11 affected Star Trek Enterprise. The episode that was filming when the attacks happened and the corresponding Xindi attack arc that took place in season 3. They review Battlestar Gallactica as well as Babylon 5 on how the same themes played in those respective shows from two different eras.
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Episode 186 – Sports in Sci-Fi
The DSNiners celebrating their Non-Victory
The guys open up with tributes to James Darren and James Earl Jones. They reminisce about some of their best roles and how their lives were influenced by them. Then the guys discuss the different instances od sports in Scifi. Turns out, there’s not a lot but the guys trudge along anyway!
Episode 185 – More 3rd Season Episodes
The Enterprise being destroyed in the episode Twilight
The guys continue on with discussing more third season episodes in Deep Space 9 and Voyager which includes the 30th anniversary special featuring George Takei reprising his role of Sulu from Star Trek VI. Then they discuss the Xindi Arc and how Mack appreciated the long form serial format that told satisfying stories and wrapped them up at the end of each episode.
Episode 184 – The 3rd Year Anniversary Idea
Quantum Leap : Season 3 Episode 2 "The Leap Home"
The guys are back from their mini break to discuss the different happenings in pop culture. Mack lanets how USC could have beat Florida in 2008 season. Cavman reflects on the Aaron Hernandez miniseries coming up. Then they go into their topic: best third season episodes for their third-year anniversary. They delve into Quantum Leap, Babylon 5, and more! Yes, Star Trek if explored too…
Episode 183 – Reviewing Star Trek Beyond
Scotty hanging off a cliff… much like the rest of the franchise…
Mack begins by discussing The Gina Carano lawsuit with Disney and why Disney may have not settled yet. Then the guys analyze the latest Star Trek movie: Star Trek Beyond. DT thought it would be a good exercise for Mack to find optimism in the Kelvin Universe but it kind of backfired. Mack goes into everything he found heretical about Beyond and the unnecessary character aspects that were explored in Kirk.
Episode 182 – More Normal Movies that are Fantasy
Chevy Chase Fixing the Hot Tub Time Machine
The guys begin by discussing the opening ceremonies of the Paris Summer Olympics. They discuss the first Olympics they ever really remembered with DT Talking about the Dream Team and Mack discussing Atlanta. Then they go into more movies that are otherwise normal with fantastical elements such as What Women Want, Just Like Heaven and Hot Tub Time Machine. DT goes for a Christmas angle in July as well.
Episode 181- Politics in Sci-Fi
Yeah, Baltar became President of the Colonies
They guys open up the discussion with DT anticipating his 4 day weekend coming. Then the guys explore the nature of politics in Sci-Fi. They explore The intrigue in Star Trek VI when the Klingons reached out to the Federation after the Praxis catastrophe and the resistance thereof. They review how the “good guys” in Battlestar Galactica tried to rig an election and a few more!
Episode 180 – Normal Movies that are Fantasy
Mack complains about the weather and it being 117 degrees. Then discusses how he watched Where No Man Has Gone Before from TNG. DT Talks about Shark Week. Then the guys delve into movies that were normal but had Fantastical elements to them like Big and Field of Dreams. Mack thoroughly loves the experience as they explore the deeper moral parables.
Episode 179 - The Guys Found Their Acolyte
So they’re finally doing it. The guys are covering the season of The Acolyte. They go through their thoughts and then lament about the loss of competency in Hollywood and how good stories are told. This season showed none of that and they discuss why Disney bought Star Wars at all if their intention was to push away the male fans.