Category: Podcast
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Sci-Fi Casting Calls — Episode 83
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEveryone is talking about Ben Affleck and Batman, so, we are too. In this episode, we talk about that news, other casting rumors, and then explore some of the most surprising casting discussions and some of the most egregious sci-fi miscasts, including listener feedback! Do you agree with…
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Superman vs. Batman: Who Is the World’s Finest? — Episode 82
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s Superman vs. Batman . . . and Ben vs. Steve vs. Dr. Jayce! Who will win? Will Steve spoil a thirty years old comic? Will Dr. Jayce settle a dispute between Ben and Steve about Superman’s early appearances? Join the Strangers and Aliens crew as they explore…
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The Spiritblade Underground Interview — Episode 81
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn light of the launch of Christian Geek Central — http://christiangeekcentral.com — we’re playing an interview Paeter Frandsen, the mastermind behind CGC, did with Ben on the Spiritblade Underground podcast. You can also listen to the unofficial “part one” of their conversation, when Ben interviewed Paeter for the…
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Best and Worst TV Pilots — Episode 80
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWhat are some of the best pilots from television? Some of the worst? Ben. Steve, and Dr. Jayce talk about their favorites and their least favorite pilot episodes. They list their top five and their bottom three, and Steve, surprisingly, is the only one who doesn’t really try…
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Star Trek Feedback — Ep. 79
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe trio of strangers and aliens take on feedback about Man of Steel, Star Trek, and Star Trek Into Darkness in this episode! We got some very, very thoughtful feedback about these topics, and now that they are back, they finally got around to sharing it and responding…
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Jim Croce in 1972 Predicted the 2013 Summer Movies!!!
I had this thought earlier today, thought I’d put something together: ~ Ben
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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!