Category: Featured
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The Christian Podcasting Crossover Event! (CROSSOVER) –SA108
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe’re so excited about a huge event in the world of Christian geek podcasts! The Crossover Event is here! Last year, we did a podcasting event in which a group of podcasts covered a concept in their own unique way. This year, we’re doing something bigger and bolder…
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The Way of the Warrior, pt. 2: The Way of Solitude (RED Church Sermon Series) — SA107
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe are proud to present the second in our series of episodes featuring Dr. Jayce and his work at RED Church, part of his Way of the Warrior series focusing on living a life of spiritual depth. This episode is part 2 of 4 in the series that…
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Campbell’s Playhouse (OTR) — SA106
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe have a special treat for you! An OTR Christmas extravaganza! First, Orson Welles and Lionel Barrymore in Campbell Playhouse’s performance of A Christmas Carol! Then, Orson Welles, in a different performance of Campbell’s Playhouse’s Christmas Carol, gives a reading to remind us of the REAL story of…
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THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL — Strange Christmas Movies #23 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. For this installment, I totally cheat. First, this is not a “movie” that appeared in theaters. Second, it is totally MEANT to be a holiday special. But I don’t care!…
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CHRISTMAS MOVIES: THE GOOD, THE BAD, and THE UGLY & Bonus Interview w/ Tim Baron — SA105
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Steve, Ben, and Dr. Jayce talk about some of their most hated and most loved Christmas movies. Specifically: The Good — Christmas Carol movies The Bad — our most hated Christmas movies The Ugly — strange Christmas movies Also featuring an interview with the artist…
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THE HOBBIT Review — SA104
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Ben, Dr. Jayce, and Steve review The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug! And there are some strong feelings about this one . . . Next episode: Christmas movies!
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ROCKY IV — Strange Christmas Movies #19 (of 24)
For the days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presents 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. #19 — Rocky IV What it’s supposed to be: The fourth part of the Rocky franchise. And some would say everything that’s wrong with sequels. Why it’s a Christmas movie: It’s…
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Favorite Live Action Superhero TV Shows — Ep. 103
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Ben and Steve welcome Daniel Butcher, Ben’s cohost from Welcome to Level Seven, to talk about some of their favorite live action superhero TV shows! From the original superhero (and superhero show) to Agents of SHIELD, the three cover a wide variety of shows they…
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A Sci-Fi/Fantasy Thanksgiving — Ep. 102
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode has a Thanksgiving theme, and Dr. Jayce (for a bit anyway, before he pops off to be with his wife), Ben, and Steve take a moment to consider things from sci-fi and fantasy that we are thankful for. The Miss Universe outfit that caused Ben’s reaction: http://www.geekosystem.com/miss-universe-transformer/…
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A Celebration of C.S. Lewis — Ep. 101
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, the strangers and aliens have a laid back conversation about C.S. Lewis and what him and his writings mean to them. They answer some fun questions that allow them to reflect on special moments from the works of C.S. Lewis and special moments in their…
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100 Top Sci-Fi and Fantasy Characters — Ep. 100
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s a giant sized special episode — episode 100 and the Strangers and Aliens Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce countdown their favorite sci-fi and fantasy characters. Featuring a ton of feedback from the best listeners ever and Ben’s really bad math skills!
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The Comic Book Crossover: Ben and Steve’s First Podcast (Ep. 99)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA few years ago, Ben and Steve decided to do a podcast. That podcast was not Strangers and Aliens, but it DID lead directly to Strangers and Aliens! To celebrate our second anniversary and our upcoming 100th episode, we thought it would be fun to look back at…
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Ray Bradbury’s THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES (OTR) — Ep. 98
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode: a special presentation of Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles, as told to us through various Old Time Radio sources! Ray Bradbury is one of the giants of sci-fi and fantasy, with his thoughtful and thought provoking, character driven stories. The Martian Chronicles is one of his…
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The Way of the Warrior, pt. 1: The Simple Way (RED Church sermon series) — Ep. 97
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe are proud to present a series of episodes featuring Dr. Jayce and his work at RED Church, by presenting some of his sermons that focus on living a life of spiritual depth. This episode is part 1 of 4 in the series of sermons that Dr. Jayce…
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Interview with Tim Baron, Comic Book Artist — Ep. 96
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFor this episode, Ben interviews Tim Baron, a Christian artist who draws bizarre comic books that feature zombies, monsters, and creatures of all sorts. In the interview, they explore how faith and art are connected, how stories with monsters can have a divine spark, some of Tim’s inspirations,…
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Strangers in a Strange Land — Ep. 95
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Ben talks about three things: 1. Please send us your top 10 sci-fi and fantasy characters. Ben explains what we are looking for and how to send it to us. You can use our contact information found here: Strangers and Aliens Feedback 2. PLEASE vote…
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SHADOW and SUBSTANCE: Twilight Zone Episodes “Nick of Time” and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” — Ep. 94
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWith SHADOW and SUBSTANCE, we start a new subseries with a look back at the Twilight Zone, starting with the William Shatner classics “Nick of Time” and “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”! The Twilight Zone is a giant of sci-fi and fantasy. Whether you are a long time fan…
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THE DREAM by Lights Out (OTR) — Ep 93
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn our first Old Time Radio episode, Ben and Steve listen to and talk about an episode from the classic horror series Lights Out. Lights Out is a series created by Willis Cooper. When Cooper left the series, Arch Oboler took over. The Dream is an episode written…
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GRAVITY (NOT Summer Movie Series) — Ep. 91
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen records the summer movie series finale he WISHES could have taken the place of Riddick and/or Elysium! To help him talk about Gravity, ben has called up an old school-time chum, John Kanost. Ben and John talk about this masterpiece of a sci-fi movie in this episode…
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Fantasy Movies — Looking Forward and Looking Back (Ep. 90)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWith the release of the news about production moving forward on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair and the trailer for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the Strangers and Aliens trio talk about what is happening in the future of fantasy movies and take a look…