Episode 156 – Our Special Guest Episode
The ticket stub that my brother didn’t believe I had. Here’s the receipt.
Mack’s younger brother joins the guys to discuss his experience with Sci-Fi! They go over their favorite memories in discovering sci fi and what their shows were and how their pasts related to each other. Then the conversation devolves into chaos and sound bytes and laughing.
Episode 155 – Our Super Theme Super Review Again
Mack opens the show by briefly discussing his daughter’s cheer competition showcase he came back from. Then the guys delve into more of their favorite intros such as the Super Friends, Scooby Doo and Darkwing Duck.
Episode 154 – Who are The Masters of the Universe
A.I. did this. You’re welcome.
Mack starts the show with him discussing how he avoided a local politician soliciting at his door today. Turns out he liked the guy and felt guilty for mot answering the door. Then they get into the history of He-Man and how he came to be in his many iterations and DT finally convinces Mack to watch the Netflix show for it’s new season of Revolution.
Episode 153 – Tilly vs O’Brien
The guys open up with DT talking about his anniversary and going to Red Sox Winter Camp and meeting members of the 2004 World Series team. Then they get into the writing between Nu-Trek and Classic Trek by discussing a post on Facebook describing Tilly from Discovery and another describing O’Brien. They go into the disparities in quality of the two eras in writing standards and how the endearment of the new characters feel forced upon the public.
Episode 152 – The Old School Theme Songs
We’re back! The guys go over what they did on their break. Mack talks about narrowly missing the alien invasion that happened in Miami while he was there after New Years. Then the guys dig into their favorite theme songs from their childhood. The explore Voltron, He-Man, the Smurfs, and many more!
Episode 151 – Happy Holidays in Sci-Fi
The guys go over their plans for the Holidays. They explore their Christmases Past and the Present. Then they go into different instances of any holidays celebrated in Sci-Fi, be it real or fictional. They discuss Life Day in Star Wars, the secularism in Star Trek, and the real extension of current holidays in B5 and how seeing that really grounds the story. Happy Holidays everyone!
Episode 150 – The Sesquicentennial!
They made it to the 150th Epsiode and the guys talk about their favorite or remarkable shows thus far. They listen to the opening of the pilot. Discuss the Brisco revisit and how they need to do it again. Then they go into what their plans are for the future and wish everyone a very happy holiday season.
Episode 149 – Sci Fi Legends in Secondary Roles
The guys lost this episode and forgot to publish it shortly after Veteran’s Day. They discuss major actors who are legends that went onto different secondary roles such as Patrick Stewart in X-Men.
Episode 148 – More Underrated Characters
The guys begin with Mack talking about how much he loved Godzilla Minus One and how the writing wasn’t something you see much in Hollywood anymore. DT goes over his screening of Christmas Vacation with a Q and A with Chevy Chase. Then they dig into more underrated characters such as Sam Wilson and Bester from Babylon 5
Episode 147 – Underrated Characters
The guys go over the fact that DT is heading to see Chevy Chase in a Q&A after a screening of Christmas Vacation. Then they dig into some of the most underrated characters in Sci-Fi. The discuss the impact of Lt. Reginald Barclay, John Delancie, and others on how they impacted the fan experience.
Episode 146 – Prey’ed
The guys come back from their Thanksgivings. They commiserate on the wonderful dinners they had. Then Mack talks about his concerns for Disney as a studio and how they’re able to absorb the box office losses they are enduring. That moves into their discussion of the Predator prequel Prey. They discuss all the good and the very little bad. Mack points out why this is a nearly perfect movie, especially in this day and age.
Episode 145 – Loki is Finished
The guys open up about their Thanksgiving plans. Mack again regals about how it’s his favorite holiday. The guys then go into the state of the MCU and how The Marvels is performing at the Box Office. DT liked the movie and Mack questions how Disney is feminizing it’s male brands, Marvel and Star Wars. Then they go into the end of Loki and how they appreciated the end of the character and his great arc.
Episode 144 – Lower Decks Season 4 et al
The guys talk about DT’s recent trip to Rhode Island Comic Con. His daughter was interviewed by Anthony Daniels and DT provided a video of his goodie box to show us on the website. Then the guys delve into the remaining 8 episodes of Lower Decks Season 4. Spoiler: They largely liked it.
Episode 143 – Loki Season 2 Part 1
The guys are back after their unexpected break. They recap their Halloween experiences, Mack discusses his Disneyland trip. Then they get into the first half of Loki Season 2 and go over the first three episodes.
Episode 142 – The Gimmick Episode
The X-Files Season 5, Ep 5 - Gimmick?
DT opens the show with critiques to the number of drops that Mack is now using. His solution? We need more. Then the guys eventually dig into the gimmick episodes of Sci-Fi exploring the X-Files through Stargate. They debate whether a crossover is a gimmick or not and decide how they best develop the shows they discuss.
Episode 141 – The Parody Show
The guys open up with hot football talk and how DT spent his Sunday at the Pat’s game to watch them lay a goose egg. Mack asks if Bellichek is on the way out, then he states how his Trojans are on thin ice with their defense. They then transition into different shows that were parodies of Sci-Fi staples Like Space Balls and Galaxy Quest. They then get into the rabbit hole with some Robot Chicken as well.
Episode 140 – Ahsoka Reckoning
Time to discuss the entire Ahsoka season. The guys go over the good, the bad, and the ugly. And Mack does what he always does, tossing a nice cold bucket of water on DT’s fun by discussing the writing mishaps and how the format of Disney Plus shows is not at all conducive to a satisfying watch.
Episode 139 – Upcoming Attractions
The guys take the time to discuss Patrick Stewart’s newly released memoire, Making It So. Mack reads excerpts from an article about some neat tidbits into what happened on the set of TNG. Then they get into the things they are excited for in the next few months with coming movies and TV shows.
Episode 138 – Lower Decks Season 4 premier
The guys talk about how DT is going to see a Jimmy Buffett tribute at a local drive in with his family and how much that means to him. Then they get into the Lower Decks Season 4 premier. The go through the first two episodes that came out and what they liked and really didn’t dislike. Mack has new drops to debut as well.
Episode 137 – Star Wars Rebels Review
The guys discuss their favorite Irish music and how DT went to a concert in Newport with his family. Then they get into what Star Wars Rebels was about. Mack did a retrospective rewatch of the pilot and discusses how it was a promising, if clunky and kiddy version of Disney Star Wars. DT delves deeper into the mythos of Rebels and talk about how it relates to the setup of Ahsoka and what to expect from that upcoming season.