Category: Featured
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Interview with Mike Perna, Gamestore Prophet — Ep. 89
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSGamestore Prophets is a podcast about God and gaming, and Ben sat down with one half of the GSP team, Mike Perna, to talk about why they podcast, what it is that makes Mike so passionate about gaming, how God has used their podcast, and what “Team Gamestore…
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UNIVERSE by Robert Heinlein (OTR) (The Lost Episode) — Ep. 88
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOver a year ago, Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce recorded an episode that they never released, mainly due to the audio quality of the recording. But it was a good episode. A good conversation. So it’s being released here and now. This was an experimental episode, in that…
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“Greed” (Part Four of the Seven Deadly Sins) — Ep. 86
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this, the fourth episode of our Seven Deadly sins, Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce talk about the concept of greed and how it appears in science fiction and fantasy, Biblical applications, and what greed looks like in our own lives. You can listen to the other episodes…
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ELYSIUM (Summer Movie Series) — Episode 84
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen is joined by fellow podcasters Matt Anderson and Daniel Butcher from The Sci-Fi Christian and Welcome to Level Seven to take on Elysium! It’s a lively discussion, from three very different responses to the movie. So, does Elysium earn its place among the giants of thoughtful sci-fi?…
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Sci-Fi Casting Calls — Episode 83
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEveryone is talking about Ben Affleck and Batman, so, we are too. In this episode, we talk about that news, other casting rumors, and then explore some of the most surprising casting discussions and some of the most egregious sci-fi miscasts, including listener feedback! Do you agree with…
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Star Trek Feedback — Ep. 79
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe trio of strangers and aliens take on feedback about Man of Steel, Star Trek, and Star Trek Into Darkness in this episode! We got some very, very thoughtful feedback about these topics, and now that they are back, they finally got around to sharing it and responding…
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Ep. 76 — Favorite Villains
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBring on the bad guys! Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce talk about their favorite villains in TV, books, movies, and comics! They talk about what makes a good villain and whta makes a bad villain and why these villains are their favorites. Please, contact us with YOUR favorite…
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Ep. 75 — “When Sci-Fi/Fantasy Changed for Me” (Listener Content Episode)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA while back, we asked you listeners to send us audio answers to the question “When did science fiction and fantasy change for you and make you realize it could be something with deep meaning?” This episode is the result. We received some fun and thoughtful answers from…
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Ep. 74 — MAN OF STEEL (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, the Strangers and Aliens tackle the Man of Steel! What did they think of it? Find out in this episode, which is divided into two sections: a spoiler free section (the first hour) and a spoiler filled section (the final minutes). What do they think…
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Ep. 73 — Secret Identities!
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe’re back! And our topic: superhero secret identities! Are they necessary? Are they moral? Are they realistic? What’s our favorites? Plus LOTS of reader response! This is a “lost” episode. It was recorded before Ben left to work at a camp for families affected by disabilities and then…
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Ep. 72: AFTER EARTH (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSAfter Earth, directed by N. Night Shyamalan and starring Jaden and Will Smith, did not do well this weekend. But is it worth seeing? in the first (and spoiler free) half of this review episode, Ben and Dr. Jayce talk about what works and what doesn’t. The second…
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Ep. 71: Where Will Trek Boldly Go?
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhere will the Trek franchise go from here? And where would the Strangers and Aliens like to see it go? See . . . Dr. Jayce put the guys on the spot when he asks for their Next Generation dream cast! Hear . . . their predictions for…
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Ep. 70: STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s time for us to Trek . . . INTO DARKNESS!!! While the meaning of the title may be up for debate, Ben and Dr. Jayce talk about what they liked and didn’t like about the newest Star Trek movie! We want to know what YOU thought! Contact…
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Ep. 69: Best Worst Superheroes! (PODCASTERS INITIATIVE THEME WEEK)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhy are some superheroes just not so super? Steve, Ben, Dr. Jayce, and Koby explore the superheroes they love and love to hate! From the Wonder Twins to Aquaman, from Arm Fall Off Boy to the Great Lakes Avengers, join the Strangers and Aliens as they examine what…
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Ep. 68: Superheroes of Podcasting! (PODCASTERS INITIATIVE THEME WEEK)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the podcast about other podcasts! Ben and Steve talk about the other podcasts in the Podcasters Initiative!!! It’s time to get to know some of the other podcasts out there that touch on geeky Christian topics! Here’s a list of links… Are You Just Watching? — http://areyoujustwatching.com Faith Hope…
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Ep. 67: The Terminator (PODCASTERS INITIATIVE THEME WEEK)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis week marks the first ever CHRISTiAN GEEK PODCASTERS INITIATIVE!!! The theme is “superheroes” and we have three episodes to go along with the theme. This is our first, in which we introduce a “superhero podcasting guest” — our special guest chose our topic, the Terminator franchise. Curious…
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Ep. 66 — The Silver Chair and the Red & Blue Pills
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Steve, Dr. Jayce, and Ben discuss The Silver Chair and its famous confrontation between the witch queen and Puddleglum, and the sci-fi and fantasy movies that reflect the idea of living in a world that is not reality. They also put on a couple dramatic…
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Ep. 65 — IRON MAN THREE (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDr. Jayce, Ben, and Steve start off the summer movie season with the first in their Summer Movie Series: Iron Man Three!!! Who liked it? Who didn’t? Find out here!
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Ep. 64 — Director’s Special Edition: Steven Spielberg
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFor this episode, we start a series that will take a look at directors of speculative fiction movies, and what better place to start than Steven Spielberg? Steve, Dr. Jayce, and Ben each go through their favorite three and least favorite three films directed by Spielberg, along with…
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Ep. 63 — Lots o’ Listener Feedback (and a Special Guest)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, we talk a bit about the recent Star Wars schedule announcement, some listeners take a look back some of their childhood favorites and look at if they hold up or not (as we did in episode 62), a listener confronts us about some details from…