Category: Podcast
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Ultimate Spiderman Comic Retrospective – SA223
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSJoin Evan David and guest host Jonathan Becker from the now defunct Static Blade Podcast, as they reminisce about Evan’s favorite comic book series, Ultimate Spiderman!
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The TRIPODS Trilogy by John Christopher – SA222
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSJohn Christopher’s TRIPODS trilogy is a classic of YA science fiction that explores a post-apocalyptic battle between a technologically regressed humanity and a spacefaring race of conquering aliens. It’s also a touchstone of science fiction from Ben’s childhood and a favorite series from when Evan was in college,…
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Dreamworks Animation Retrospective – SA221
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTaking a trip down memory lane, the S&A gang walk through the catalogue of Dreamworks’ animated films, from Prince of Egypt to today!
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LEGO BATMAN Road Trip – SA220
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the Lego Batman movie! it’s here! Bursting his guests starring role in The Lego Movie, Lego minifig Batman is back! And Ben and Evan went to see it!
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Superhero Smackdown – SA219
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s a challenge! it’s a contest! And the rules sort of change as we go along! But, just as happens in the comics, some heroes are going to meet and they’re going to fight, and only Ben, Steve, and Evan know how it’s going to turn out!
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Can We – Should We – Separate the Creator from the Creation – SA218
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSArt is created by artists, and artists are people, and people are not perfect. So should art by certain artists be avoided? When? Why? Ben, Steve, and Evan examine this question.
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2017: A Look Ahead – SA217
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA look ahead at the upcoming movies of 2017 and a look back at the movies of 2016. This is a glimpse into the many, MANY movies of 2017 that will cause a scheduling nightmare for the podcast even if we DON’T see them all!
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‘Twas the Night Before Krampus: A Tale of St. Nicholas – SA216
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA special Christmas presentation from Strangers and Aliens: a dramatic adaptation of Tim Baron and Ben Avery’s graphic novel ‘Twas the Night Before Krampus!
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Christmas Gifts to Favorite Characters – SA215
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIf your favorite fictional character was real, what would you give them for a Christmas gift? That’s the question Steve, Evan, and Ben answer in this episode!
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ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY Road Trip – SA214
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSA Star Wars movie that’s not part of the Skywalker saga, more or less, Rogue One introduces us to new characters in a situation that we already know what’s going to happen. But, it’s not WHAT is going to happen, but HOW! Ben and Evan are joined by…
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Star Wars Special Editions: The Great Debate – SA213
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the age old question: what good are the Star Wars Original Trilogy Special Editions, or what are they good for? With some specific nitpicks and some broader issues, Ben, Evan, and Steve revisit their thoughts on these movies…which are now about the same ages as the originals…
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TILL WE HAVE FACES Pt. 2: Book Discussion – SA212
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFinally, Strangers and Aliens takes on the topic of a book that is at the top of all of their lists of favorites: TILL WE HAVE FACES by C.S. Lewis! The first of two parts, this episode features backgrounds to the book, exploring the sources C.S. Lewis was…
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TILL WE HAVE FACES Pt. 1: The Origin of the Book – SA211
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFinally, Strangers and Aliens takes on the topic of a book that is at the top of all of their lists of favorites: TILL WE HAVE FACES by C.S. Lewis! The first of two parts, this episode features backgrounds to the book, exploring the sources C.S. Lewis was…
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TROLLS – SA210
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan test some equipment and ended up doing a mini-episode about the movie Trolls. This is that episode.
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ARRIVAL – SA209
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt has arrived! A sci-fi movie that’s not a franchise and doesn’t have superheroes, explosions, or space battles! But…is it good? Can a movie that takes its time to tell a story make it worth our time to explore?
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DOCTOR STRANGE – SA208
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen, Steve, and Evan talk about the good, the bad, and the magical in Marvel’s newest movie: DOCTOR STRANGE! From the music and the acting to the bigs ideas and trippy visuals, they dive deep into the dark dimension!
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Watching THE FLY remake and THE FLY 2 with John Harju: Part 2 of 2 – SA207
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTHE FLY was a 50’s horror/sci-fi classic, but in 1986 it was remade into another kind of horror movie with director by David Cronenberg. A sequel followed a few years later. Ben is joined by John Harju, a horror fan and aficionado, to talk about the new turn the…
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Watching THE FLY Original Trilogy with John Harju: Part 1 of 2 – SA206
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTHE FLY was a smashing success in 1958 with its moody but bright cinematography and its effective twists and atomic age horror. The follow ups, RETURN OF THE FLY and CURSE OF THE FLY, weren’t as critically acclaimed but tried to creatively continue the story. Ben is joined…
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Real Dragons: The Answers in Genesis Interview – SA205
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIs there science behind the myths of dragons? On a trip to the Creation Museum, Evan interviews Bodie Hodge, a speaker, writer, and researcher for Answers in Genesis. This episode is sponsored by The Wood Print Shop.
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SHIN GODZILLA Road Trip – SA204
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Godzilla returns to theaters in Shin Godzilla, Toho’s return to giant monster movies! And so that means it’s time for a ROAD TRIP! Ben and Evan are joined by Tim, Ben’s 15 year-old son, and Brennan, from The Wood Print Shop.