Science Fiction

Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E06 – Of Gods and Angles

Mariner takes on “lost cause” Ensign Olly. Seeing a lot of herself in Olly, Mariner brings the new crew member along as she tries to figure out the case of the missing shapes. Boimler tries new tactics to get Dr. T’Ana to like him. Tackle this episode with Jim and A.Ron as they discuss whether…

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Silo – S02E02 – Order

One of the great things about science fiction is that it can ask the big, controversial questions, and then play out the scenarios. A.Ron takes a slightly more sympathetic view of Bernard. OSHA makes a cameo. Old secrets are dredged up. Here’s five credits for you on this special day!

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Severance – S01E03 – In Perpetuity

The third episode of Severance on AppleTV+ goes deeper into the layers of management. Jim and A.Ron, your unsevered hosts, are examining the innies and outies of Lumon. The greater mystery of Kier is explored, the history of Lumon is illuminated, and get a tour of a creepy photo gallery.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E05 – Starbase 80?!

Buckle up, ensigns, we’re going to STARBASE 80! *horrified shrieks* This episode is canonizing Roddenberry’s fever dreams. Mariner and Captain Freeman might be on track to swap places. Laugh along with Jim and A.Ron as they embark on another truly funny and adventurous episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks!

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Silo – S02E01 – The Engineer

Welcome to The Flamekeepers, a podcast from Bald Move all about Silo on Apple TV+! Your hosts, Jim and A.Ron, are here to guide you through the Outside. Get a breakdown of all the connections between the previous season and this episode. What’s your theory about the man behind the door?

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Severance – S01E02 – Half Loop

Jim and A.Ron are all agog about Severance. Take a gander at that intro! The work environment becomes more sinister as characters are taken to the break room. Encounter the government-issued-face-man. Have you inspected your keyboard for weak keys?

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Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E04 – A Farewell to Farms

lo’taHvIS, be’nI’puqloD! Jim and A.Ron are now on the Klingon homeworld of Qo’noS catching up with Ma’ah. Check out some of the deepest cuts Jim and A.Ron have experienced in all of Star Trek. The Klowahkan food critics are real jerks. Experience Bij!

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Silo – S02 Preview

Jim and A.Ron are eagerly awaiting the premiere of Silo season 2 on Apple TV+. The early reviews are glowing. Get your recap on Silo season 1 in this preview pod. This is a show ONLY podcast, remember that when you send in feedback.

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Severance – S01E01 – Good News About Hell

It’s been almost three years since the mind-bending series Severance dropped on Apple TV+. Jim and A.Ron are here to give retro coverage in anticipation of season 2 in 2025. This pod is for both first time watchers and people who have analyzed each frame of every episode. Each episode starts with a spoiler-free review. Then for the veterans, catch the Reintegration Section at the end of the podcast for in depth discussion of plot and clues.

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Baldly Go – A Star Trek: Lower Decks Podcast – S05E03 – The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel

Don’t worry, Jim and A.Ron haven’t seen The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) either. This episode of Lower Decks takes Boimler, Mariner, Rutherford, Tendi, and T’Lyn to a vacation planet. But it’s not all fun in the sun! Mariner and Jennifer’s relationship status is unclear. Boimler is terrified of Ransom. And there’s a rogue icosahedron.

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