Category: Podcast
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THE SHIFT: Interview with Writer/Director Brock Heasley
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben sits down with the writer and director of Angel Studio’s THE SHIFT, a Twilight Zone styled sci-fi tale featuring a multiverse, a mysterious man with mysterious powers, and Sean Astin. Websites: The Shift official: https://angel.com/theshift The Shift novel: https://angel.com/shiftnovel The Shift Special Edition: https://angel.com/shiftspecial
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VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Road Trip
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben takes a road trip to see the final movie in the VENOM TRILOGY! Yes. A Venom trilogy exists in out universe now. And . . . it’s not bad. A co-production with Welcome to Level Seven. (In other words, it’s just getting posted to both podcasts.)
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THE CHOSEN ONES TV Series – Interview with Creators, Cast, and Crew
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben sits down with the creators, cast, and crew of THE CHOSEN ONES, a TV series in development right now. It’s a contemporary sci-fi superhero series, and Robert Rivera Jr. and his team are taking on an ambitious project by mounting this production! They are currently in…
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ALIEN: ROMULUS Review with Parker J. Cole
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben brings back guest host Parker J. Cole, a prolific romance writer, to talk about the most logical thing: the Alien franchise! (Find her website here: http://parkerjcole.com . . . and buy her new book!!!) How does this NEW installment in the Alien franchise stack up? Do…
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Flashback to THE ALIEN AGENDA & THE PROMETHEUS PARADOX – The Crossover Event with The Sci-Fi Christian
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Eleven years ago, the Strangers and Aliens crew did a crossover episode with the Sci-Fi Christian crew! The subject: The Alien franchise . . . And so, in light of the upcoming Alien: Romulas movie, we thought it might be fun to re-present BOTH episode of the…
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THE ALIEN FRANCHISE w/ PARKER J. COLE
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben brings guest host Parker J. Cole, a prolific romance writer, to talk about the most logical thing: the Alien franchise! (Find her website here: http://parkerjcole.com . . . and buy her new book!!!) Well, it’s logical when you see that her childhood was shaped by the…
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KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES review w/ JS Earls
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben is joined by JS Earls to discuss KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES. They talk about: LOOKS FOR JS EARLS’ WORK HERE:JS Earls on AmazonJS Earls on SpotifyJS Earls on Facebook
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GODZILLA MINUS ONE & MONARCH: LEGACY w/ Nathan Marchand
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS In this LOST episode, Ben and Nathan Marchand (from Monster Island Film Vault) talk about the two biggest Godzilla franchise releases . . . from early 2024. (GODZILLA X KONG had not been released yet.) The two topics up for discussion:MONARCH: LEGACY, the Godzilla/Kong/Monsterverse series on Apple…
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REBEL MOON DUOLOGY REVIEW
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben drove to Chicago and Evan flew to Chicago so they could record an episode of the podcast about Zach Snyder’s REBEL MOON. It was just that important! Or they were getting together for a comic book convention and they took advantage of the time to record…
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Samson, Pistolfist, & Creature Tech: 3 Christian Comics – Are They Worth Reading?
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS To answer the title’s question: yes. In this episode, Ben takes a look at three comic books created by Christians because he thinks they deserve to be seen by more people! You should absolutely check out this graphic novels! Want to know why? That’s where this podcast…
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DUNE PART TWO REVIEW
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben and Evan saw Dune Part Two. Ben and Evan LOVED Dune Part Two. Ben and Evan talked about Dune Part Two. Ben took a long time editing their Dune Part Two episode, so he has the wrong number when he did the opening.
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Review: THE DAY THE SUN STOOD STILL – Exciting Used Bookstore Find! – SA416
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS A $3 book with a catchy title bought on a whim became the best book Ben has read all year! And definitely the best $3 he has spent in a long time… This book involves four giants of science fiction; spiritual ideas; a unique writing challenge; and…
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MADAME WEB Road Trip Review – SA415
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben takes a solo roadtrip to see MADAME WEB. The question: is it as bad as they say? The other question: can he find a weak connection? At least one of those questions has “yes” for an answer. At least.
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2023 In Review – SA414
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben and Evan discuss the movies and streaming highlights (and lowlights) of 2023!
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THE 25 GREATEST SCI-FI-ISH CHRISTMAS MOVIES – S&A 413
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS It’s a Christmas Weak Connections extravaganza!!! Ben walks through his top 25 science fiction/fantasy movies with Christmas connections. Along the way, he talks about movies from:* Star Trek* Marvel* DC* The Alien franchise There’s also:* B-Movies* Two movies from Terry Gilliam* Two movies from Tim Burton* Two…
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Watching NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU with John Harju – SA412
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Around October almost every year, Ben is joined by John Harju to talk about some sort of scary movie and this year is no exception! This year’s movie: NO ONE WILL SAVE YOU, an alien invasion movie that’s . . . different. You can listen to John’s…
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EVAN’S ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY – SA411
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Ben takes some time to “interview” Evan about his new job working with Focus on the Family and their Adventures in Odyssey media team! They also take some time to talk about some TV shows they’ve been watching. Evan’s links:Adventures in Odyssey – https://www.adventuresinodyssey.comAIO Facebook Page –…
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THE FRANKENSTEIN BOOK OF PRAYER – Interview with Author Steve Case – SA410
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS You can buy The Frankenstein Book of Prayer here: https://amzn.to/3RDUm86 (an affiliate link – we receive compensation if you use the link, but it will not affect the price of your order) What if the monster of Frankenstein began a spiritual journey of self-discovery? And what if…
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Star Trek and the Transfiguration: SCI-FI DEVOS (Weak Connections) – SA409
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhen Star Trek Strange New Worlds had its crossover with Star Trek Lower Decks it got Ben thinking about other Star Trek actors appearing in their sibling shows. And THAT got Ben thinking about a Bible story: Jesus’ transfiguration. There’s a connection . . . albeit a WEAK…
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INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (and the Rest of the Franchise) – SA408
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIs it the end of a franchise? And it is a GOOD end to the franchise? Does Indy finally get the sendoff he deserves? Or does this franchise simply belong in a museum? Ben is joined by an old friend and super-Indiana-Jones-fan Eddie Medina to talk about the…