Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
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AVENGERS ENDGAME Review – SA312
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThere was one potential future where they win, and while we knew the snap survivors would be victorious, we certainly didn’t know how. With surprise after surprise, and call back after call back, and send off after send off, we come to the historic Endgame. Ben, Evan, and…
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TRACKS: a SUPERSONIC Pod Comics Preview – SA311
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWith the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics Kickstarter in full swing, here’s our short preview episode written by Ben! This is a story that becomes a kickstart itself — a short story setting up the style of stories that SUPERSONIC Pod Comics will features, while also introducing some of the…
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SHAZAM! Review – SA310
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe DCEU continues with its newest entry — SHAZAM!!! Ben, Evan, and Steve discuss and dissect this surprising (in a few different ways) movie!
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The Holy Grail – SA309
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWith Easter coming, Ben and Steve take a look at the Holy Grail: The legends and myths Its appearance in modern pop culture The reality of the cup and the Last Supper They get to talk about some favorite movies, but more importantly they get to talk about…
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GET OUT AND US REVIEWS – SA308
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen takes a look at Jordan Peele’s recent movies (and also takes a short, non-spoilery look at the Twilight Zone). The first half of the episode is with no spoilers, while the final part digs in deep to the themes and plot of the movies with full spoilers.…
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CAPTAIN MARVEL Roadtrip – SA307
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan take a roadtrip to see the Captain Marvel. On the drive to the theater, they discuss their expectations and hopes. In the parking lot after the movie, they talk about what they thought without spoilers. On the drive home, they talk about more details about…
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VR: the superhero audio drama – SA306
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe’ve teased this project for a while, and here’s the result! VR, a superhero audio drama!
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Spider-Man for the PS4 – SA305
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEvan’s been talking about this for months! It’s a game he LOVES. It’s a game he PLAYED. It’s a game that none of the other hosts have systems to play . . . So here’s Evan’s review as he and friend of the podcast Zach Nelson talk about…
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GODZILLA: PLANET EATER Review – SA304
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe final chapter of the Godzilla anime movie trilogy has arrived on Netflix. Ben, Evan, and Steve take a look. Is it a good movie? Is it a good ending to the trilogy? Is it better than the other two? Does it make the other two better? Our…
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M. Night Shyamalan Superhero Retrospective: Glass – SA303
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Steve discuss the final chapter in Shyamalan’s superhero trilogy, where we revisit characters from a beloved and acclaimed movie from 20 years ago. How does this chapter work? How does the trilogy come together? Does it live up to their expectations?
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M. Night Shyamalan Superhero Retrospective: Unbreakable and Split – SA302
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Steve discuss the first two chapters in M. Night Shyamalan’s superhero trilogy: Unbreakable and Split! While at one time it seemed like this filmmaker would have an UNBREAKABLE streak of movie hits, M. Night’s library of movies over the last 20 years has had a reaction that’s…
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Why You Should See MORTAL ENGINES – SA301
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and guest host JS Earls talk about a movie that, based on box office returns, you probably haven’t seen. In the main part of the episode, they talk about what they liked and didn’t like in an effort to “convince” people to see it, and then they…
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Looking Back at 2018, Looking Forward to 2019 – SA300
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe S&A crew takes a look back at our favorite (and least favorite) books, comics, movies, and shows of the year, and then looks forward at a couple upcoming things they’re looking forward to in 2019.
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Advent Christmas Day: LIGHT – SA299
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA special Strangers and Aliens Advent event! Every Sunday (and then Christmas Day) join us for some thoughts on the traditional Advent candles . . . even if we don’t have candles . . . Christmas Day of Advent: LIGHT A recurring theme from the book of John…
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Advent Week 4: PEACE – SA298
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA special Strangers and Aliens Advent event! Every Sunday (and then Christmas Day) join us for some thoughts on the traditional Advent candles . . . even if we don’t have candles . . . Week 4 of Advent: PEACE Peace on Earth. What does it really mean?…
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Christmas Movie Trilogy of Terror (Polar Express, The Santa Clause, & How the Grinch Stole Christmas) – SA297
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThree movies. Three podcast hosts. One holiday. All three are beloved to some, and on Evan’s list of favorites! Two of them are hated by Ben. And one of them is described as “harmless.” It’s a lively discussion as they take on the good, the bad, and the…
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AQUAMAN Road Trip! – SA296
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan take a road trip with Ben’s son to see Aquaman. Aquaman. On the big screen. It happened! Who thought it was a perfect movie and one of the best of the year? And who thought it was a fun, ok movie? Find out here! Part…
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Advent Week 3: JOY – SA295
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS A special Strangers and Aliens Advent event! Every Sunday (and then Christmas Day) join us for some thoughts on the traditional Advent candles . . . even if we don’t have candles . . . Week 3 of Advent: JOY Joy is something we take the time…
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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Review – SA294
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan talk about one of the best movies of the year, one of the best animated superhero movies, one of the best Marvel movies, and one of the best superhero movies. And they are all the same movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!
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Advent Week 2: FAITH – SA293
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS A special Strangers and Aliens Advent event! Every Sunday (and then Christmas Day) join us for some thoughts on the traditional Advent candles . . . even if we don’t have candles . . . Week 2 of Advent: FAITH Faith and hope are very similar, faith…
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