Category: Podcast
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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! Well, it’s logical when you see that her childhood was shaped by the franchise. They talk about the movies in the franchise, along with spiritual ideas,…
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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…
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THE FLASH vs. SPIDER-MAN ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – SA407
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan talk about two big comic book multiverse movies featuring multiple versions of superhero characters and packed with nostalgia. It’s not really a fight – they definitely thought one was “better” than the other – but the two movies, released so closely in time with such…
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Asking “Is It Worth Reading?” about Two Book Series: JEWEL OF THE STARS and FLIGHT OF THE ANGELS – SA406
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode post has LOTS of links! Links to the books Ben talks about (Amazon affiliate links – it doesn’t change the price for you, but it does give us a little kick back – VERY little); links to the videos on Youtube that Ben recorded that this…
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THE DARK TOWER (C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy Part 4) – SA405
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s a mystery in the canon of C.S. Lewis’ library. The unfinished manuscript that may or may not have been written by C.S. Lewis. It’s created controversy. It’s created confusion. And it’s a possible glimpse into a path not taken. This would have been the sequel to OUT…
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SUPER MARIO BROS. and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Road Trip Double Feature – S&A 404
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen takes a road trip to see Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but also takes the opportunity to talk about another gaming movie (albeit a different kind of gaming): The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Which one gets a thumbs up? Which one gets a thumbs down? Does…
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Picard Season 3 w/ Special Guest Adam David Collings – SA403
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPicard season 3 has come and gone . . . and if you’ve seen it you probably have opinions! So does Ben and his guest host, sci-fi writer Adam David Collings. Join them as they explore season three’s ups and downs and ups and more ups . .…