The Sci-Fi Cast » Podcast http://www.thescificast.com Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:20:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Episode 032 http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/17/episode-032/ http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/17/episode-032/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 13:30:55 +0000 Ged http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1088 trondeadlydiscs

The usual gang of Jen, Dave & Ged are joined this week by senior contributor to MacUser and popular blogger, Scott McNulty, to discuss Ron Moore’s return to BSG – Caprica. In a classic bit of hurry up and wait, the SciFi Channel has seen fit to release the pilot now, even though the show won’t air until sometime in 2010. We discuss the finer points of baby cylons, kids who need haircuts and try to figure out what’s the deal with all the nipples.

Warning: Episode 32 contain spoilers for the premiere movie, Caprica, so if you don’t want to know how cylons were born or why robots in the future don’t have arms, don’t listen.

Original post date: 5/17/09
Duration: 24′31″

Links for this episode:
Caprica on iTunes
Bear McCreary Themes Caprica
A Brief History of Robotics
Kids Who Need Haircuts
Voyagers! The Complete Series on DVD

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This week, Jen, Ged and Dave are joined by their special guest Mike Rose of MJM Creative and The Unofficial Apple Weblog to talk about the effect of nostalgia in sci-fi. With all of the remakes and “re-imaginings” happening in Hollywood lately, it’s hard for old-time fans like us to enter the theater with an open mind.

Original post date: 5/6/09
Duration: 28′02″

Links for this episode:
Star Wars episodes I, II and III
Tron
Terminator
Star Trek (movie)
Kindle 2 and iPod Shuffle perform Wrath of Khan

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Episode 30 is a biggie as it marks the 1 year anniversary of The Sci-Fi Cast! We celebrated with a discussion of The Best of the Worst, those movies and TV shows we watch if only to enjoy the horribleness.

Also, we’re joined by our special guest Chris Ulrich, member of the Director’s Guild of America, co-host of The Flickcast and prolific blogger.

Of course, Jen, Ged and Dave bring you the week’s science fiction news, trivia and a new episode of “Truth Or Sci-Fi!” Enjoy!

Original post date: 4/28/09
Duration: 36′57″

Links for this episode:
Caprica
Charlton Heston fan site
The Flickcast
io9’s Worst Science Fiction Movies

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It’s episode number 29, and we’re talking about our experiences at science fiction conventions. Find out about Sailor Moon Guy and hear from a real Klingon bartender. Jen’s friend Ginny is our special guest and shares her incredible stories as well.

This episode also introduces our new game, “Truth Or Sci-Fi!” Given descriptions of three B-level movies (two of which we completely made up), could you pick out the one that will actually air on the SciFi Network?

Original post date: 4/23/09

Duration: 21′11″

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If you love the Oscars, but hate having to stay up until 2am, and wish they’d give awards in your favorite BSG categories, then have we got the episode for you! The long-awaited Toastie Awards are being handed out and you have a front row seat right next to Jack Nicholson (as a seat warmer).

Join Dave, Jen & Ged as we announce the best and worst of the Sci-Fi Channels’s Battlestar Galactica as voted by you, our nine listeners. This is a fun one filled with suspense, drama, comedy and a few twists & turns so you won’t want to miss it.

Warning: The Toasties contain spoilers for all four seasons of BSG, so if you don’t want to know who frakked whom or who bought that big space farm in the sky, then don’t listen.

Original post date: 4/11/09
Duration: 33′33″

Links for this episode:
Rolling the Hard Six
Lucy Flawless Fan Site
Billy Crystal Opens the 69th Academy Awards
Old Glory Insurance

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We’re back with episode 27! This time around, we discuss our favorite pieces of science fiction technology from television and film. What little goodie would you like to own?

Original post date: 4/3/09
Duration: 21′38″

Links for this episode:
Kenner Land Speeder
Star Trek Transporter
Star Trek Replicator
Land of the Lost

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After four impressive years, the landmark television series from producer Ron Moore comes to a close with the series finale of Battlestar Galactica – Daybreak Parts 2 & 3.

Dave, Jen & Ged discuss how the series concluded, what happened to some of our favorite characters and what (we think) it all means. If you’ve enjoyed Battlestar Galactica as much as we have, this is one episode of The Sci-Fi Cast you don’t want to miss. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped make BSG a reality each week, we appreciate your efforts more than you know. Goodbye Galactica, we’ll miss you!

Warning: If you aren’t caught up to the most recent episode of BSG, listen at your own risk. Our show is ripe with spoilers.

Original post date: 3/27/09
Duration: 28′31″

Links for this episode
Star Trek: Next Gen Family Guy Preview
The cast of BSG at the United Nations
A Brief History of the Abacus
Preview of BSG: The Plan
All Along the Watchtower

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Just in time for tonight’s BSG finale, Ged, Jen and Dave discuss episode 20, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, Daybreak Part I. It’s a contentious episode with lots of ranting and other good stuff. Plus, we talk about Ged’s math skills, Jen and Dave’s guinea pig impression and what in the world the suits at the SyFy Network have been smoking.

Original post date: 3/30/09
Duration: 30′00″

Links for this episode
The SciFi Network changes its name to SyFy
Harlan Ellison’s Star Trek lawsuit
How to care for guinea pigs

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It’s episode 24 and Ged, Jen and Dave discuss episode 19, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “Islanded in a Stream of Stars.” With only the two-part series finale ahead of us, we ponder such deep subjects as Sam’s bathtub playtime, wonder if Kara will ever grow her spine back (glowing or not) and muse about Bill Adama’s time at the Jackson Pollock Academy of Fine Art. This, plus a very sexy ending that you won’t want to miss, so be sure to fire up iTunes and hear what all the fuss is about.

If you enjoy the show, let your friends know! Better yet, leave a comment in iTunes. We love hearing from you folks!

WARNING: If you aren’t caught up to the most recent episode of BSG, listen at your own risk. Our show is ripe with spoilers.

Original post date: 3/13/09
Duration: 19′17″

Links for this episode:
Regarding foreshadowing
Subcommander T’Pol Fan Club
Everything you ever wanted to know about BSG Hybrids but were afraid to ask

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In episode 23, Ged, Jen and Dave discuss episode 18, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “Someone to Watch Over Me.” We can hardly believe that, after all this time, it’s the third-to-last episode. Oh, the horror! We make our predictions for the end of the series and offer up a new trivia challenge. Enjoy!

As usual, if you aren’t caught up to the most recent episode of BSG, listen at your own risk. Our show is ripe with spoilers.

Original post date: 3/8/09
Duration: 25′10″

Links for this episode:
Someone to Watch Over Me
Star Wars Holiday Special
Dreilide Thrace’s background

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2009/03/08/episode-023/feed/ 2 Episode 22.5 http://www.thescificast.com/2009/03/02/episode-225/ http://www.thescificast.com/2009/03/02/episode-225/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:50:04 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=439 overunderrated

Recently, your friends at The Sci-Fi Cast were sitting around and thinking, “You know, we’ve been a bit heavy on the BSG lately. Let’s do a show about anything but.” Here is that show.

In Episode 22.5, Ged, Jen and Dave list their picks for the most overrated and most underrated science fiction movies. The geeky sparks fly and we disagree. But that’s what makes the show interesting, right?

Original post date: 3/2/09
Duration: 23′48″

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In this episode, Ged and Jen are joined by our special guest Louie Mantia of The Iconfactory! Louie hung out with us to share his unique perspective of BSG … he watched the entire run, including the miniseries, in only 3 weeks! We also answered last week’s trivia challenge and discussed episode 18, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “Deadlock.”

Original post date: 2/27/09
Duration: 24′22″

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This time around, Ged, Jen and Dave spend a lot of time discussing Episode 17, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “No Exit.” We were rather divided on our opinions of this one! Other topics include new trivia and Jen’s tendency to spoil everything for us.

Original post date: 2/20/09
Duration: 30′09″

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Episode 20 has finally beamed down to the planet’s surface. This time, we talk about vampires, Joss Whedon and episode 16, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, Blood On The Scales. We also answer last week’s trivia challenge and offer a new one. Enjoy!

Warning: Don’t listen if you aren’t caught up with BSG. Major spoilers are brandished about like a Bat’leth.

Original post date: 2/13/09
Duration: 20′19″

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The algae hits the fan in episdoe 15, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, and we talk all about it. Plus, thoughts on the new Star Trek trailer, Muppet Babies, the answer to last week’s trivia question and a new challenge for this week. If you’ve been paying attention to our Twitter stream, you could win a free Sc-Fi Cast T-shirt! Details at the end of the podcast.

WARNING: Don’t listen if you’re not caught up to BSG season 4, episode 15.

Origianl post date: February 6, 2009
Duration 19′27″

Links for this episode:
BSG “The Oath”
Star Trek trailer 1, trailer 2 and Superbowl TV spot
Germans love David Hasselhoff!

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Jen, Ged and Dave discuss Episode 14, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica (not our favorite episode), answer last week’s trivia question and offer a new one. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how highly organized we are.

Original post date: 1/29/09
Duration: 23′19″

Links for this episode
Episode 14: “A Disquiet Follows my Soul”

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This time, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by our special guest Corey Marion of the Iconfactory! Along with being a very talented artist (check out his BSG freeware icons here), Corey is a huge fan of BSG.

This time, we talked about episode 13, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “Sometimes A Great Notion” and discuss some news from the world of science fiction. Plus, one of us does a mean George Takei impression. Oh, my!

This week’s trivia question is a tough one — hardcore geeks only! If you think you’ve got it, send your answer to our Twitter account. If you’re right, will promote your Twitter account in episode 18!

Warning: If you aren’t caught up to Episode 13 of season 4, cover your ears! Spoilers abound.

Original post date: 1/23/09
Duration: 21′47″

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We celebrate Battlestar Galactica’s return by dispensing with the news and talking about BSG for the whole show. Plus, a farewell to Krystyn.

Original post date: 1/15/09
Duration: 13′09″

Links for this episode
The BSG “Last Supper” image
You Will Know the Truth viral site
“The Face of the Enemy” webisodes
Battlestar Galactica on SciFi

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In this episode, Ged, Jen and Dave discuss Sci-Fi news, naked time travel and the upcoming Star Trek movie. Plus, we air some of our Sci-Fi pet peeves, like computers that can do anything with a click, and finally toss in a little Dr. Who for good measure.

  • Original post date: 11/18/08
  • Running time: 19′09″

Links for this episode

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Ged and Dave continue the fun of Episode 13.5 by imagining what would happen if even more sci-fi legends met in battle.

  • Duration: 12′57″
  • Original post date: 10/28/08

Links for this episode

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/10/28/episode-14/feed/ 2 Episode 13.5 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/10/18/episode-135/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/10/18/episode-135/#comments Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:28:31 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=175

Ged and Dave recorded a quickie episode this week to try out a new recording procedure. It sounds great! We discuss some sci-fi news and (try to) answer the age-old question: Kirk or Picard?

Let us know what you think of the audio quality.

  • Duration: 20′23″
  • Original post date: 10/18/08

Links for this episode

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After a long hiatus, the fall season of The Sci-Fi Cast has begun! In episode 13, we discuss our favorite vampire movies, zombie movies and slashers. Join Krystyn, Jen, Ged and Dave for the fun discussion, just in time for Halloween.

  • Original post date: 10/13/08
  • Duration: 23′26″

Note: Dave’s mic was on its last legs during this recording, but it’s been taken care of. Next week will rock. We promise.

Links for this episode:

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Good news, everyone, it’s the Futurama episode! Ged and Dave discuss the new direct-to-DVD Futurama movie, The Beast With A Billion Backs, as well as everything they love about the show (Dave even convinces Ged to make a Hedonismbot icon!).

Original post date: 7/2/08

Duration: 29′ 00″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/07/02/episode-012/feed/ 3 Episode 011 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/16/episode-011/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/16/episode-011/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:30:44 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=21 This week, we get nerdgasmic over the Battlestar Galactica season 4 mid-series finale “Revelations”, our favorite comic book movies, Perry Farrell, boobie grabs, DRD pincushions, Infinitesimal Ged’s magical hermetically sealed cube, Lord of the Rings, and greased lightning.

Learn the answer to last week’s trivia question and hear the Star Trek Original Series question for this week! (Hint: the answer has nothing to do with algae.)

As usual, if you haven’t watched episode 10, don’t listen! But then again, if you haven’t, what the frack is wrong with you?

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/16/episode-011/feed/ 2 Episode 010 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/08/episode-010/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/08/episode-010/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:58:19 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=13 This time we discuss episode 10, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “The Hub.” Other topics include swear words across the galaxies, the movie Airplane and just what Krystyn would like to see a nun do to Baltar.

Original post date: 5/8/08

Duration: 18′ 06″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/08/episode-010/feed/ 0 Episode 009 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/05/episode-009/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/05/episode-009/#comments Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:45:21 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=12 This week, the whole gang is back to discuss season 8, episode 4 of Battlestar Galactica, “Sine Qua Non.” We argue over next week’s preview (don’t worry, no spoilers were revealed), talk briefly about Commander Data’s cat and ask a new trivia question. Thanks to Ged for editing this week’s episode.

As usual, if you aren’t caught up to the ep. 8, season 4 of BSG, don’t listen! Spoilers abound.

Original post date: 6/5/08

Duration: 17′ 42″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/05/episode-009/feed/ 1 Episode 008 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-008/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-008/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:52:24 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=10 This time there’s no Battlestar Galactica. Instead, Ged and I used this episode to list our top ten gripes with Star Wars episodes I-III. Will yours be on our lists? You’ll have to listen to find out.

Original post date: 5/26/08
Duration: 47′ 18″

I know this episode is kind of long, but I promise it’s all meat and no filler.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-008/feed/ 1 Episode 007 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-007/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-007/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:48:37 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=9 Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest and I discuss season 4 episode 7 of Battlestar Galactica (“Guess What’s Coming to Dinner”), as well as what BSG has in common with The Price Is Right, why kids in Sci-Fi shows are creepy and Ged’s special preview screening of Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull. Lucky bastard.

As usual, we suggest you don’t listen if you aren’t caught up to the most recent episode of Battlestar. Spoilers abound! With that in mind, enjoy.

Original post date: 5/23/08
Runtime: 19′ 01″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-007/feed/ 0 Episode 006 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-006/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-006/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:45:49 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=8 Jen Segrest, Ged Maheux, Krystyn Heide and I discuss episode 6, season 4 of Battlestar Galactica (“Faith”).

Original post date: 5/15/08
Runtime: 12′ 58″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-006/feed/ 0 Episode 005 http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-005/ http://www.thescificast.com/2008/06/04/episode-005/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:42:44 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=7 Ged Maheux, Krystyn Heide and I discuss season 4 episode 5 of Battlestar Galactica (“The Road Less Traveled”), our favorite vintage video games and the Star Wars Christmas Special. This episode has the best ending so far.

As usual, we suggest you don’t listen if you aren’t caught up to season 4 episode 5 of Battlestar. Spoilers abound! With that in mind, enjoy.

Original post date: 5/7/08
Runtime: 24′ 48″

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