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Episode 27 – So This is Christmas… In Sci-fi

The guys start out talking about DT’s plans for the holidays. Then they dive right into the idea of religion in sci-fi, such as Babylon5, Star Wars, and Star Trek. They question the writers’ motives for withholding religion from the stories at least on the human side. And then immediately point out Seth MacFarland is an atheist and how that is reflected in The Orville. Then they discuss the value of religion in sci-fi at all.

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Episode 26 – The Great Deflation

The guys open up with their frustrations on tech issues and the fact that Mac should have been more prepared than otherwise. They then discuss the merits of have Geordi or Miles O’Brian as an engineer on their ship. Then they discuss how Geordi was the most undeserved character on TNG, but then they discover how others in the main cast are underserved too. Then they explore the representation of the founding members of the Federation.

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Episode 25 – Let’s Dig La Brea

They guys dig right into the NBC show La Brea. The guys discuss the difference of California Cold versus rest the country cold. Then they talk about old man medicines. Mac talks about the stress of setting up Christmas decorations and they then analyze the characters and how the pilot is a solid foundation for a show that has been renewed despite it being a paleolithic Lost.

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Episode 24 – So This is Hawkeye…

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Episode 23 – Kobayashi Maru You Say?

The Butterfly Guys in Discovery. Courtesy of Paramount Plus

The guys open up with other people’s takes on Ghostbusters Afterlife, how some usually critical people loved it, others were more fair and some, who should have liked it, just downright hated it like Redlettermedia. Then they move on to discuss the season 4 premier of Star Trek Discovery. McKay is disgusted with the lack of scientific thought in the writing but is jealous of the visuals. DT is more forgiving as he narrates the plot and tries to reign in McKay to varying degrees of success. But he DOES have issues with how the hierarchy is portrayed in a supposed military.

PS McKay 11/25/21 PS McKay 11/25/21

Episode 22 – Who You Gonna Call in the Afterlife?

Ghostbusters Afterlife: Courtesy of Sony Pictures

The guys discuss going back to the movies and how good it feels and then they get into their thoughts on a complete spoiler filled review of Ghostbusters Afterlife. The mostly good, some missed opportunities, and how Mac Jr. is not as afraid of scary movies as McKay is.

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Episode 21 – What’s the Deal with Comedy in Sci-Fi?

Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy - Courtesy of Paramount+

The guys open up with a discussion of the final Spider-Man No Way Home trailer. They then talk about the previous Spider-Man movies and how they tie into the MCU now. They also throw out the idea of their wish to have Bruce Campbell become the new recurring watcher that Stan Lee played until his untimely death. Then they talk about the role of comedy in sci-fi and how some shows were geared towards it like Stargate, and others like Star Trek who used situational comedy with varying degrees of success.

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Episode 20 – The Military Depictions in Sci-Fi

A very Veteran’s Day themed episode where Mac opens up about thanking DT for his service. They then go over proper protocols in thanking a veteran for their service, how a veteran should respond, and that awkward moment when a veteran goes to cash in on a free item and the employee is not familiar with that fact. They then engage into a spirited discussion about the use of military in Star Trek, Babylon 5, and other shows. The idea of competent representation of the skilled services and how it sometimes gets pigeonholed by Hollywood with stereotypes.

PS McKay 11/12/21 PS McKay 11/12/21

Episode 19 – Chevron 7 Engaged

This week’s, the guys discuss the sad passing of Dean Stockwell. They delve into how they reacted to other celebrity deaths in Sci-fi and how Mac cried when Leonard Nimoy departed. The conversation takes a turn which the discussion of the passage of time and the future loss of other icons. Then DT discusses watching the pilot episode of Stargate SG1 and how he almost was caught with an unexpected scene that neither guy anticipated.

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Episode 18 – The Men Who DIDN’T kill Hitler and then the Bigfoot

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The guys immediately start off with Big Lebowski quotes and talking about their love of Sam Elliot. They talk a little about the finer points of the quality of that movie and how neither of them originally “got it.” Then they move into the main subject of reviewing Sam Elliot’s starring movie of “The Man Who Killed Hitler and then The Bigfoot.” They summarize the plot and relish in how such an unlikely titled movie could be so profound and deeply rewarding for the watcher. With spoilers galore.

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Episode 17 – The Land Before Terra Nova

Carnatosaurus and some dude - Terra Nova

The guys open up with how they handled Halloween this year in comparison to last and how Mac got cleaned out of candy for the first time ever. Then they move their sights onto Spielberg’s little project that couldn’t: Terra Nova. They share their thoughts on made up dinosaurs, conspiracies, and how Star Trek influenced the show.

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Episode 16 – When You Fight Canon with Cannon

The guys open up the episode with how McKay was drowning in the atmospheric river which was really just rain. But for some reason an inch of rain was enough to knock the power out for his city for a good 5 hours Monday morning. Then they explore how weather terms have become more sensational recently for no reason. And on that they explore Canon in Sci-Fi, its importance, why they think it’s important, and how there is a difference between a canon mistake and a blatant rewrite.

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Episode 15 – What if the Guys Finish What If?

The guys begin by talking about how Antman is delayed another year and they go on to discuss how the MCU is loyal to the spirit of the comics but not a retelling which is why they are successful. They then discuss how Michael Clark Duncan has range and move onto the fact the DT is officially retired from the armed services. Then they delve into the final episode of Marvel’s What If… Which somehow devolves into a discussion of their dislike for Zombies and how they relate to vampires.