Category: Podcast
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Ep. 78 — PACIFIC RIM (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOnce more, Dr. Jayce and Steve were not interested in seeing a summer blockbuster, but unlike Lone Ranger (which Ben wanted to see solely so he could bash it and was proven wrong), Ben has been excited about Pacific Rim for a while now. Does it live up…
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Ep. 77 — THE LONE RANGER (Summer Movie Series)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the Strangers and Aliens review of The Lone Ranger! Unfortunately, of the three hosts, Ben seems to be the lone VIEWER of the movie. Fortunately, Ben remembered that one of our listeners, Hank Harwell, is a fan of westerns. And he remembered that Hank was a blogger…
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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…
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Ep. 62 — The Test of Time
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Steve, Dr. Jayce, and Ben have a LOT of fun as they revisit movies, comics, and TV shows they loved when they were young and explore whether or not it stands the test of time. Favorite heroes are discussed, favorite toys are fondly remembered, and…
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Ep. 61 — Aliens and Strangers Part I: Alien Agenda
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt happened! The Strangers & Aliens and The Sci-Fi Christians have joined forces to take on the Aliens! It’s like the humans and the predators teaming up in those two movies with aliens, humans, and predators! The topic? The Alien franchise. But wait! This is just ONE HALF…
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Ep. 60 — Interview with Heath McNease (The Year of C.S. Lewis)
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS A special episode for the Year of C.S. Lewis!!! Heath McNease, a geek philosopher hip-hop/folk musician, sat down to talk with Ben and Steve about C.S. Lewis, being an artists and a Christian, being a musician in today’s economy and with today’s technology, and some geek-stuff, too!…
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Ep. 59 — Sci-Fi Sitcoms
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen, Steve, and Dr. Jayce look back on some of their favorite science fiction situation comedies in this episode. Alf, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Mork and Mindy, Red Dwarf . . . and many, many more. Also, Shazbot’s family makes their first appearance in the show, making…