Category: Podcast
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Gilgamesh to Frankenstein: Important Moments in Sci-Fi History #0 — SA117
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe trio starts a new series, maybe, as they explore some of the earliest roots of science fiction. This episode covers fantasy and science fiction from antiquity to the late 1800s Gilgamesh to Frankenstein. Yes, it’s not sci-fi because science was not a part of some of this…
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Video Gaming with Lucas Timmerman — SA116
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSVideo games…they’re not just for kids anymore! Steve and special co-host Lucas Timmerman dig deep to uncover the methods behind the madness, exploring themes, stories, and characters in this medium that are sometimes glossed over in the flashes of action a 30-second TV spot needs to sell it…
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Robocop: the Franchise and the Reboot — SA115
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s Ben and Steve vs. Robocop in this episode of the podcast that explores the Robocop franchise, from the first movie to the reboot! We also review the new Robocop movie, with a short section at the end with spoilers. Listen as we explore the themes, the strangeness…
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Hidden Gems of Sci-Fi Television — SA114
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDr. Jayce, Steve, and Ben offer some of their favorite “hidden” gems of sci-fi television, getting into some weird old stuff and some obscure new stuff, many of them on Netflix or in the cheap racks at stores. Steve reveals his “cartoon crush”! Will Dr. Jayce get Ben…
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Interview with Caesar Kalinowski — SA113
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFor this episode, Steve interviews a musician who Steve has been a fan of for two decades! Caesar Kalinowski produced a few albums that Steve has listened to since his youth, and after Steve reached out to him, Caesar graciously agreed to be interviewed for the show! SHOW…
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Catching Up — SA112
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Steve talk about what they are reading and writing and catch up on listener feedback. Topics covered include: Ben’s work on The Hedge Knight — benavery.com The quest for Good Stuff — Christian sci-fi and fantasy Feedback about: Episode 48 (our Star Wars vs. Star Trek episode),…
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What Makes Christian Fiction Good? (CROSSOVER feat. Nathan James Norman) — SA111
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have Nathan James Norman from The Untold Podcast as our guest, Ben and Nathan talk about what makes Christian fiction good, and also why people continue to express that Christian fiction is…
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Dystopian Fiction (CROSSOVER feat. Mikey Fissel from Reel World Theology) — SA110
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have Mikey Fissel from Real World Theology as our guest, as we use Hunger Games: Catching Fire as a springboard to talk about dystopian fiction! Expect to hear more from Mikey on…
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Anticipated 2014 Movies (CROSSOVER feat. Eve Franklin of Are You Just Watching) — SA109
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe Crossover Event continues as Christian podcasters team up to take on awesome topics! We are proud to have as our guest Eve Franklin from Are You Just Watching? to come and talk with us about upcoming sci-fi and fantasy movies! Expect to hear more from Eve on…
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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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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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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…