Sci-Fi

Foundation – S03 – Wrap Up Discussion with Pete Peppers

A.Ron is back with his buddy Pete Peppers to talk Foundation Season 3 one last time. Pete is a fellow Foundation book reader, so finally I have someone to go in depth with theories on where they’re going in the adaptation of Asimov’s work. Pete also found a collection of cut scenes in script form on Goyer’s site, which is the bulk of the first bit of this podcast. Be warned, spoilers for Foundation Season 4 and on! Stay away unless you’ve read the Foundation Series or don’t care about future spoilers!

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Alien: Earth – S01E08 – The Real Monsters

The season finale of Alien: Earth has snuck up on Jim and A.Ron like a stalking xenomorph. Your hosts come to the conclusion that it stinks to be human sometimes. But is it any better being a hybrid? When things hit a point of no return, will the Boy finally get some shoes on? Check out the final episode of the season of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth!

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – S03 – Wrap Up

It’s the end of another voyage for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, which means it’s ranking time. Jim, A.Ron, and Talitha put all ten episodes in order, from impulse drive lows to warp-speed highs. Plus, the crew tackles listener feedback and questions about the season as a whole.

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Foundation – S03 – Wrap Up

Did you hear the big revelations in the David Goyer interview (linked below)? Jim and A.Ron are back one last time to discuss the possibilities of Foundation’s future. Will second Hari have a villain arc? Will Gaal’s actions turn her allies against her? How many Foundations deep can you go? Find out with Jim and A.Ron for one last Foundation and Podcast episode for season 3!

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Alien: Earth – S01E07 – Emergence

Emergence was an especially Hitchcockian episode of Alien: Earth. Lies are coming to the surface. No child is left untraumatized. And Jim can’t remember how old he is, he might need a robotic upgrade right now. Dive into this episode with Jim and A.Ron as they wince and cringe through a suspenseful episode of Alien: Earth on Hulu/FX!

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – S03E10 – New Life and New Civilizations

In the season 3 finale of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, sometimes the only way to understand each other is to literally get inside someone’s head. But even shared memories can lead to very different conclusions. Jim and Talitha reflect the duality of a Star Trek fan as they trade perspectives on the episode’s highs and lows.

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Foundation – S03 – David Goyer Season 3 Interview and Behind the Scenes!

David Goyer has spent six years of his life dedicated to bringing Foundation to Apple TV+. Goyer’s personal connection to the source material shines through in his guidance on the first three seasons. Listen in as A.Ron and David Goyer discuss the burning questions about Demerzel, Dusk, cut scenes, and the production of this show. 

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Foundation – S03E10 – The Darkness

The season finale is here! Jim and A.Ron are here to ponder the first season of Foundation without the oversight of David Goyer. Many things are coming to a head at once. The mystery of The Mule is revealed. And catch Jim and A.Ron’s thoughts on the future of Foundation on AppleTV+. Stay tuned to this feed for our interview with David Goyer!

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Alien: Earth – S01E06 – The Fly

This week’s episode of Alien: Earth features some wonderfully disgusting special effects. The deaths are gruesome, but nothing is as devastating to look at as the Boy Kavalier’s feet. Noah Hawley is determined to make us squirm one way or another.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – S03E09 – Terrarium

The enemy of my enemy is my friend in the latest episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Surviving a hostile planet full of centipedes is no problem. Disagree. Learning to trust your worst enemy? Never easy. Agree. Jim, A.Ron, and Talitha discuss this episode’s lost-in-translation moments and the character arc of one Lieutenant Ortegas.

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