Science Fiction

Silo – S02E04 – The Harmonium

Jim and A.Ron slap on some extra heat tape to examine this episode of Silo on Apple TV+. The character Solo continues to intrigue. Let’s expand the tradition of Freedom Day. Continue to unravel the mystery with The Flamekeepers.

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Star Trek: Lower Decks – S05E07 – Fully Dilated

A spilt michelada traps Mariner, Tendi and T’Lyn in a time-dilated planet, turning their one-minute mission into a year-long journey. Jim and A.Ron make every second count as they discuss Brent Spiner’s exciting return as Data, if beluga whales have a glass ceiling, and why you don’t really want two chief science officers. Beam your…

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Severance – S01E05 – The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design

Let A.Ron and Jim paint you a picture of this episode of Severance. Helly is back, and she’s not happy about it. Mark’s sister is going into labor, which in a roundabout way results in Mark spilling his guts about Lumon. What is Lumon doing with goats? Tell A.Ron to pluck out his eyelashes. It’s for science.

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Silo – S02E03 – Solo

There are many revelations for Flamekeepers Jim and A.Ron in this episode. The citizens of Silo 18 are plotting. Meanwhile in Silo 17, Juliette finds evidence of past rebellions. There are consequences for not cleaning. Is this podcast even real?

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Severance – S01E04 – The You You Are

Dylan hears a crying baby, Evil Mrs. Cobel is acting crazy. Severed Helly tries to escape, Thwarted constantly by metaphorical red tape. It is Mark’s turn to doubt his reality.
Never enough time for a pseudo-philosophy lesson, You are invited to a wellness session.

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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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