The Sci-Fi Cast » Podcast http://www.thescificast.com Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:07:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 2007-2011 info@thescificast.com (Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest) info@thescificast.com (Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest) 1440 http://www.thescificast.com/images/SciFiCast_logo_144.png The Sci-Fi Cast http://www.thescificast.com 144 144 Four geeks talking Sci-Fi Born from a conversation that took place on Twitter between three geeky friends, the show explores all things sci-fi. From Star Trek and Star Wars to Futurama Battlestar Galactica and beyond, we cover it all. If you love sci-fi and fantasy, this is the podcast for you. sci-fi, science, fiction, television, tv, entertainment, movies, film Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest info@thescificast.com no no Ep. 56 – The Walking Dead http://www.thescificast.com/2011/10/29/ep-56-the-walking-dead/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/10/29/ep-56-the-walking-dead/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:05:24 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2940

Season 2 of The Walking Dead has begun! Our favorite show is off to a compelling start, and Jen, Dave and Ged are talking all about it. Plus, thoughts on upcoming fall shows. You’ll find show notes after the break.

News:

American Horror Story
Grimm
Terra Nova

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/10/29/ep-56-the-walking-dead/feed/ 1 0:27:01 Season 2 of The Walking Dead has begun! Our favorite show is off to a compelling start, and Jen, Dave and Ged are talking all about it. Plus, thoughts on upcoming fall shows. Season 2 of The Walking Dead has begun! Our favorite show is off to a compelling start, and Jen, Dave and Ged are talking all about it. Plus, thoughts on upcoming fall shows. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 55 – Star Trek at 45 http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/20/ep-55-star-trek-at-45/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/20/ep-55-star-trek-at-45/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:44:27 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2925

Fans are celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Trek‘s original airing and we’re no exception. Who would have thought that Gene Roddenberry’s “wagon train in the sky” that first hit the airwaves on September 8, 1966 would become an international phenomenon, beloved by fans nearly half a century later.

Ged, Jen and Dave discuss the show’s origins, history, high spots and low. Join us, won’t you? You’ll find show notes after the break.

News:

The Marty McFly shoes are out!
New teaser trailer for The Thing isn’t very compelling.
Spielberg’s Robopocalypse movie will happen.
Awesome Star Trek info graphic is awesome.

Star Trek’s 45th anniversary:

WIRED’s look at Star Trek’s 45th.
The Menagerie Pt. 1 and 2.
Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Star Trek: Voyager.
Star Trek: Enterprise.
The oft-forgotten animated series.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/20/ep-55-star-trek-at-45/feed/ 2 0:33:19 Fans are celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Trek's original airing and we're no exception. Ged, Jen and Dave discuss the show's origins, history, high spots and low. Join us, won't you? Fans are celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Trek's original airing and we're no exception. Ged, Jen and Dave discuss the show's origins, history, high spots and low. Join us, won't you? Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 54.5 – Star Wars on Blu-ray http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/02/ep-star-wars-blu-ray/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/02/ep-star-wars-blu-ray/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:39:26 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2803

Nerd Rage is strong.

Ged and Dave have a brief but urgent conversation about the senseless changes George Lucas has made to Star Wars with the forthcoming Blu-ray release. This point-five episode is brief, but oh, so necessary. You’ll find the evidence show notes after the break.

“NOOOOOOO.”

No indeed, Lord Vader. No indeed.

Ben squealing like some sort of weird animal.

The blinking Ewok. Perhaps he’s stunned by Leia’s beauty.

The worst part of all: Lucas confirms to the New York Times that the NOOOOO (at least) is real.

While we’re on the topic, here’s how you alter a Star Wars film for the better.

Finally, Lucas speaks out against altering films…in 1988.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/09/02/ep-star-wars-blu-ray/feed/ 0 0:22:19 Ged and Dave have a brief but urgent conversation about the senseless changes George Lucas has made to Star Wars with the forthcoming Blu-ray release. Ged and Dave have a brief but urgent conversation about the senseless changes George Lucas has made to Star Wars with the forthcoming Blu-ray release. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 54 – Fall Movie Preview http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/22/ep-54-fall-movie-preview/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/22/ep-54-fall-movie-preview/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:21:34 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2764

Summer is winding down and Ged, Jen and Dave are looking forward to this season’s fall movies. We talk about a few we’re looking forward to, as well as the week’s science fiction news. Plus, Jen got a new mic and sounds fantastic! Enjoy episode 54. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Big thanks to this week’s sponsor, Gobble.com.

News:

Ridley Scott to direct new Bladerunner movie
Walter Koenig hints at the possible return of Babylon 5

Summer Movies:

Apollo 18
Contagion
The Thing prequel
Underworld Awakening

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/22/ep-54-fall-movie-preview/feed/ 0 0:26:07 Summer is winding down and Ged, Jen and Dave are looking forward to this season's fall movies. Summer is winding down and Ged, Jen and Dave are looking forward to this season's fall movies. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 53 – Sci-Fi Comedy http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/15/ep-53-sci-fi-comedy/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/15/ep-53-sci-fi-comedy/#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:22:32 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2735

Science fiction isn’t all rampaging aliens and robots in distress. Sometimes it’s downright funny. In this episode, Jen, Ged and Dave discuss some of their favorite science fiction comedy movies. Set phasers to ludicrous speed, remember to hook up the doll and give Orson a full report because this episode is pretty funny.

Big thanks to this week’s sponsor, Paste.

News:

Falling Skies has been renewed and will return.

NPR listeners choose the top 100 sci-fi and fantasy books.

New leukemia treatment exceeds researchers’ “wildest expectations.”

Discussion:

Weird Science

Spaceballs

Galaxy Quest

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/15/ep-53-sci-fi-comedy/feed/ 0 0:33:02 In this episode, Jen, Ged and Dave discuss some of their favorite science fiction comedy movies. In this episode, Jen, Ged and Dave discuss some of their favorite science fiction comedy movies. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 52 – Firefly http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/09/episode-52-firelfy/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/09/episode-52-firelfy/#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:50:45 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2720

In episode 52, Jen, Ged and Dave are joined by special guest Patrick Rhone to discuss Joss Wheadon’s ill-fated but critically acclaimed series Firefly. We had a great time talking with Patrick as usual and suspect that Browncoats everywhere will enjoy this episode. It’s shiny!

Special thanks to this week’s sponsor InVision.

You’ll find show notes after the break.

News

Futurama Head in a Jar app for iPhone and iPod touch (our review of the app here)

An official Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy iOS app (WIRED’s screenshots here)

Frank Darabont Leaves The Walking Dead

Firefly Discussion

The Serenity shows up on Battlestar Galactica

Serenity movie

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/09/episode-52-firelfy/feed/ 0 0:40:53 Jen, Ged and Dave are joined by special guest Patrick Rhone to discuss Joss Wheadon’s ill-fated but critically acclaimed series Firefly. Jen, Ged and Dave are joined by special guest Patrick Rhone to discuss Joss Wheadon’s ill-fated but critically acclaimed series Firefly. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 51 – MST3K http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/02/ep-51-mst3k/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/02/ep-51-mst3k/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:50:56 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2317 In Episode 51, Dave, Jen and Ged are joined by special guest David Miller to discuss Mystery Science Theatre 3000! Talk about exciting topics — we’ve all been huge MST3K fans since days of yore.

Now settle in, because we just got podcast sign! You’ll find show notes after the break. Big thanks to this week’s sponsors Harvest and Campaign Monitor.

News:

First photo of Nori, Ori, and Dori from Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit
A new season of Torchwood has begun

Topic:

MST3K
Mike vs. Joel
Crow’s cameo on Futurama
The MST3K gang’s appearance on ESPN’s The Cheap Seats
Nice reference to Joel and Tom Servo on The Cleveland Show
Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
The MST3K Movie
Steve vs. Joe — Blues Clues

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/08/02/ep-51-mst3k/feed/ 0 0:32:15 In Episode 51, Dave Jen and Ged are joined by special guest David Miller to discuss Mystery Science Theatre 3000! In Episode 51, Dave Jen and Ged are joined by special guest David Miller to discuss Mystery Science Theatre 3000! Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 50 – The Geek to Beat http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/13/episode-5o-the-geek-to-beat/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/13/episode-5o-the-geek-to-beat/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:32:46 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2244

Welcome to episode 50 of The Sci-Fi Cast! In this very special celebratory episode, we abandon the usual format entirely. There’s no news and no topic. Instead, we play our own Jeopardy-style sci-fi trivia game, The Geek to Beat! Huge thanks go out to our special guests Mike Rose and Kelly Guimont for helping Ged, Jen and Dave play two full rounds of our fun game.

Do you think you know the answers? Listen and find out. We’re celebrating our 50th episode in style, folks. This is one you definitely won’t want to miss.

We’d also like to thank this episode’s sponsors, Simplenote and Authentic Jobs.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/13/episode-5o-the-geek-to-beat/feed/ 2 0:48:11 n this very special celebratory episode, we abandon the usual format and play our own Jeopardy-style sci-fi trivia game, The Geek to Beat! Huge thanks go out to our special guests Mike Rose and Kelly Guimont for helping Ged, Jen and Dave play two fu[...] n this very special celebratory episode, we abandon the usual format and play our own Jeopardy-style sci-fi trivia game, The Geek to Beat! Huge thanks go out to our special guests Mike Rose and Kelly Guimont for helping Ged, Jen and Dave play two full rounds of our fun game. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 49 – Dr. Who http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/05/ep-49-dr-who/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/05/ep-49-dr-who/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 01:14:18 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2233

In episode 49, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Scott McNulty (often of The Incomparable Podcast) to discuss Dr. Who! Television’s longest-running science fiction TV show is in its sixth exciting season (of the modern era, that is). Enjoy the discussion!

Big thanks to this episode’s sponsors, Wren and Seamless.

News

The Walking Dead season 2 is in production.

Shatner has confirmed he will not be in the new JJ Abrams Star Trek movie.

Walter Koenig to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Peter Parker is dead! Well, kind of.

 

 

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/07/05/ep-49-dr-who/feed/ 0 0:37:40 In episode 49, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Scott McNulty (often of The Incomparable Podcast) to discuss Dr. Who! The longest-running science fiction TV show is in its sixth exciting season. In episode 49, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Scott McNulty (often of The Incomparable Podcast) to discuss Dr. Who! The longest-running science fiction TV show is in its sixth exciting season. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 48 – Futurama http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/27/episode-48-futurama/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/27/episode-48-futurama/#comments Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:00:48 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2223

Good news, everyone! Ged, Jen and Dave spend episode 48 discussing Futurama! A new season has begun on Comedy Central, and that’s as good a time as any to discuss one of our favorite shows. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Big thanks to our sponsors Pulp and Invision.

Matt Groening

David X. Cohen

Full list of Futurama characters

Ged’s Futurama freeware icons at The Iconfactory

Billy West

Futurama openings

“Screws fall out all the time. The worlds is an imperfect place.”

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/27/episode-48-futurama/feed/ 0 0:34:58 Good news, everyone! Ged, Jen and Dave spend episode 48 discussing Futurama! A new season has begun on Comedy Central, and that’s as good a time as any to discuss one of our favorite shows. You’ll find show notes after the break. Big th[...] Good news, everyone! Ged, Jen and Dave spend episode 48 discussing Futurama! A new season has begun on Comedy Central, and that’s as good a time as any to discuss one of our favorite shows. You’ll find show notes after the break. Big thanks to our sponsors Pulp and Invision. Matt Groening David X. Cohen Full list of Futurama characters Ged’s Futurama freeware icons at The Iconfactory Billy West Futurama openings “Screws fall out all the time. The worlds is an imperfect place.” Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 47 – Primer http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/23/episode-47-primer/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/23/episode-47-primer/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:40:37 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2213

You don’t need to see our identification. Actually, you probably do.

Episode 47 is special. Ged, Jen and Dave introduce themselves, talk about the show and get new listeners up to speed about who they are, what the The Sci-Fi Cast is all about and what to expect from week to week. It’s a fun one for sure, so download, listen and get to know us! Details after the break.

Big thanks to this week’s sponsor, Tweetbot!

Who’s Dave?

Who’s Jen?

Who’s Ged?

Episode 13.5: Kirk vs. Picard

The Toastie Awards

The Shadow

 

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/23/episode-47-primer/feed/ 1 0:20:49 Episode 47 is rather special. Ged, Jen and Dave introduce themselves, talk about the show and basically get new listens up to speed about who the are, the The Sci-Fi Cast is all about and what to expect from the weekly podcast. Episode 47 is rather special. Ged, Jen and Dave introduce themselves, talk about the show and basically get new listens up to speed about who the are, the The Sci-Fi Cast is all about and what to expect from the weekly podcast. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 46 – Pixar http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/13/ep-46-pixar/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/13/ep-46-pixar/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 02:46:54 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2207

This week, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by special guest Tyler Anderson of the Iconfactory to discuss Pixar. Pixar doesn’t make science fiction movies, you say? Oh, we’re sure that super heroes and personified toys, cars and bugs count. If you love Pixar as much as we do (and who doesn’t, really?), check out episode 46! You’ll find show notes after the break.

Big thanks to this week’s sponsors, Hip Chat and Fantastical.

News

George Lucas Strikes Back. Oh, if only it were true. So much would make sense.

George Lucas in Love. So funny. “Can you talk, like, forward?”

Star Wars Muppet figures from Disney. DO WANT.

SyFy rumored to pick up The Event as a mini series.

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock

Discussion

Pixar

Bird on a Wire

When She Loved Me, AKA the saddest song in the history of narrative film.

Toy Story 3

Dory speaking whale

Monsters, Inc. sequel

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/13/ep-46-pixar/feed/ 0 0:36:53 This week, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by special guest to discuss Pixar. Big thanks to this week's sponsors, Hip Chat and Fantastical. This week, Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by special guest to discuss Pixar. Big thanks to this week's sponsors, Hip Chat and Fantastical. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 45 – Best Sidekicks http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/06/episode-45-best-sidekicks/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/06/episode-45-best-sidekicks/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:13:57 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2195

Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by friend of the show Mike Rose to discuss news, play Truth or Syfy and talk about our favorite science fiction sidekicks. This is a great episode for sure, so don’t miss it! You’ll find show notes after the break.

Big thanks go out to this week’s sponsors Typekit and Tasks. Check ‘em out, folks. They make some good stuff.

News

“The Little Mermaid” re-imagined with a darker tone. Toby McGuire to produce.

George Lucas reveals that he’s got “over 50 hours” of live-action Star Wars television waiting to be shot.

Stephen King and John Mellencamp collaborating on a musical. LOLWUT?

Discussion

Chewbacca

Vir

Nog

Bender

Kif

Buffy’s Scooby Gang

Saul Tigh

K-9

Twiki

1812

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/06/06/episode-45-best-sidekicks/feed/ 0 0:32:59 Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by friend of the show Mike Rose to discuss news, play Truth or Syfy and talk about our favorite science fiction sidekicks. This is a great episode for sure, so don't miss it! Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by friend of the show Mike Rose to discuss news, play Truth or Syfy and talk about our favorite science fiction sidekicks. This is a great episode for sure, so don't miss it! Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 44 – Scary Sci-Fi http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/31/episode-44-scary-sci-fi/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/31/episode-44-scary-sci-fi/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:52:41 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2166

With Ged out, Dave and Jen are joined by guest Peter Cohen of The Loop and Angry Mac Bastards to discuss science fiction news and play Truth or SyFy. Plus, the gang lists the scariest sci-fi movies and TV shows they’ve seen. You’ll find show notes after the break.


News

The Acting Outlaws are looking for fans to participate in their new documentary.

There’s an effort on Facebook to save Stargate Universe.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has shared her thoughts on the upcoming Joss Wheadon-less Buffy movie.

A series of instruction manuals for assembling popular sci-fi icons in the IKEA style were posted to CollegeHumor.com this week.

Discussion

The “Fembots” episode of The Six Million Dollar Man

Westworld

Alien

John Carpenter’s The Thing

The Weeping Angles on Dr. Who

The X-Files: Flukeman

The X-Files: Home

It’s OK to be Takei

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/31/episode-44-scary-sci-fi/feed/ 0 0:28:00 With Ged out, Dave and Jen are joined by guest Peter Cohen of The Loop and Angry Mac Bastards to discuss science fiction news and play Truth or SyFy. Plus, the gang discusses the scariest sci-fi movies and TV shows they've seen. With Ged out, Dave and Jen are joined by guest Peter Cohen of The Loop and Angry Mac Bastards to discuss science fiction news and play Truth or SyFy. Plus, the gang discusses the scariest sci-fi movies and TV shows they've seen. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 43.5 – TNG in HD! http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/12/ep-43-5-tng-in-hd/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/12/ep-43-5-tng-in-hd/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 12:10:59 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2159  

Ged and Dave recored a quick bonus episode to discuss the possibility of Star Trek: The Next Generation in HD! We spied this story on Trekmovie.com and couldn’t wait to discuss it. Join us for a quick conversation on an exciting rumor. Make it so, CBS!

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/12/ep-43-5-tng-in-hd/feed/ 1 0:13:30 Ged and Dave recored a quick bonus episode to discuss the rumor of Star Trek: The Next Generation in HD! Ged and Dave recored a quick bonus episode to discuss the rumor of Star Trek: The Next Generation in HD! Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 43 – Childhood Memories http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/09/ep-43-childhood-memories/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/09/ep-43-childhood-memories/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 23:05:52 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2145

Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Pioneer Press reporter and science fiction fan Julio Ojeda-Zapata to discuss the news and share some childhood memories. Specifically, those early moments that solidified our careers as sci-fi fans. Of course, we played another episode of our favorite game, Truth or SyFy. You’ll find show notes after the break.

News

William Campbell has passed away

J.J. Abrams has reveals why Shatner’s scene was cut from the recent Star Trek movie

Good news, everyone! Futurama returns to Comedy Central on June 23rd!

Details emerge on forthcoming Star Wars Blu-Ray release

The Joy of Tech comic casts tech writers as sci-fi icons

Fox Mulder’s Wristwatch is too obsessively wonderful to ignore

Discussion

Isaac Asimov autobiography

The Foundation series

The Martian Chronicles

Vintage Landspeeder toy

The rebel battle on Hoth

The discovery of Flight 19, Close Encounters of the Third Kind

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/09/ep-43-childhood-memories/feed/ 0 0:38:35 Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Pioneer Press reporter and science fiction fan Julio Ojeda-Zapata to discuss the news and share some childhood memories. Specifically, those early moments that solidified our careers as sci-fi fans. Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by Pioneer Press reporter and science fiction fan Julio Ojeda-Zapata to discuss the news and share some childhood memories. Specifically, those early moments that solidified our careers as sci-fi fans. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 42 – Sci-fi TV Troubles http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/01/ep-42-sci-fi-tv/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/01/ep-42-sci-fi-tv/#comments Sun, 01 May 2011 15:59:22 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2082

Ged, Jen and Dave welcome guest Patrick Rhone of Minimal Mac and the Enough podcast to discuss news and the sorry state of modern science fiction television. Plus, a historic edition of Truth of SyFy!

You’ll find show notes after the break.

Star Trek TOS

Space 1999

Battlestar Galactica (original)

Heavy Metal

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)

Dr. Who season six

Dr. Who original

Arnold to reprise his role as the Terminator

Air Force One

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

SETI shuts down the Allen Telescope Array, citing a lack of funding

Robert Kirkland set to release the first of three Walking Dead novels

Someone on the Internet is wrong

Star Trek: Let That Be Your Last Battlefield

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/05/01/ep-42-sci-fi-tv/feed/ 0 0:39:35 Ged, Jen and Dave welcome guest Patrick Rhone of Minimal Mac and the Enough podcast to discuss news, play Truth or SyFy and discuss the sorry state of contemporary science fiction television. Ged, Jen and Dave welcome guest Patrick Rhone of Minimal Mac and the Enough podcast to discuss news, play Truth or SyFy and discuss the sorry state of contemporary science fiction television. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 41 – Summer Sci-Fi http://www.thescificast.com/2011/04/25/episode-41-summer-sci-fi/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/04/25/episode-41-summer-sci-fi/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:27:27 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2066

Ged, Jen and Dave are joined by guest Phillip Bowden to discuss the 2011 sci-fi movie and TV schedule. Plus, we play a little Truth or SyFy. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Phillip Bowden online

Dr. Who

New Wonder Woman TV show (old costume here, new costume in the clip below)

Star Trek 2 rumors

Firefly

Patrick Duffy

Alan Thicke

Manimal

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/04/25/episode-41-summer-sci-fi/feed/ 0 0:34:21 Ged, Jen and Dave a joined by guest Phillip Bowden to discuss the 2011 sci-fi movie and TV schedule. Ged, Jen and Dave a joined by guest Phillip Bowden to discuss the 2011 sci-fi movie and TV schedule. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 40 – Time Travel Tales http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/14/episode-40-time-travel/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/14/episode-40-time-travel/#comments Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:08:41 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2052 Jen, Ged and Dave welcome guest Kelly Guimont to play Truth or SyFy and discuss time travel as a plot device, both good and bad. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Dr. Who to air on BBC America

Battle: LA

SyFy original movies

Slaughterhouse Five

Quantum Leap

Babylon Five

City on the Edge of Forever

Yesterday’s Enterprise

Lost

 

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/14/episode-40-time-travel/feed/ 0 0:29:31 Jen, Ged and Dave welcome guest Kelly Guimont to play Truth or SyFy and discuss time travel as a plot device. Jen, Ged and Dave welcome guest Kelly Guimont to play Truth or SyFy and discuss time travel as a plot device. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 39 – Rants http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/07/episode-39-%e2%80%93-rants/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/07/episode-39-%e2%80%93-rants/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 01:09:54 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2041

The gloves are off as Ged, Jen and Dave take turns ranting about the most frustrating aspects of being a science fiction fan. No one is safe, not Lucas, TV execs or the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The gang also discusses what it might take to build a real holodeck or tractor beam plus a bedtime story heard on the spice mines of Kessel. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Goodnight, Dune

The omni-directional treadmill

The Phantom Menace in 3D release date. As if anyone cares.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/03/07/episode-39-%e2%80%93-rants/feed/ 0 0:33:37 The gloves are off as Ged, Jen and Dave take turns ranting about the most frustrating aspects of being a science fiction fan. The gloves are off as Ged, Jen and Dave take turns ranting about the most frustrating aspects of being a science fiction fan. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 38 – Best Bots http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/27/episode-38-best-bots/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/27/episode-38-best-bots/#comments Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:56:39 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=2027

In this episode, Dave Caolo, Jen Segrest and Ged Meheux discuss their favorite robots from science fiction as well as sci-fi news. You’ll find show notes after the break.

Show notes

Info on Jeri Ryan, in honor of her Feb. 22nd birthday
Face Off on SyFy
Grass roots effort to revive Firefly
The Walking Dead get nods for Ace Eddy Award and Golden Reel Nominations

The bots!

Robby the Robot
- Forbidden Planet and my beloved Anne Francis. Rest in peace, Anne.
- “Uncle Simon”
- Robby’s 1981 Charmin commercial

Robot B-9

Bender Bending Rodríguez
- Bender Should Not Be Allowed on TV
- Flexo

Crow T. Robot

Tom Servo

Vincent
- The Black Hole
- Vintage Vincent TV ad

Lieutenant Commander Data
- Data studies the nuances of “small talk” among humans
- Data and Spot

Wall•E

R2-D2

Honorable Mentions

  1. Robocop
  2. Twiki
  3. The Terminator
  4. Muffit
]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/27/episode-38-best-bots/feed/ 0 0:26:33 In this episode, Dave Caolo, Jen Segrest and Ged Meheux discuss their favorite robots from science fiction as well as sci-fi news. In this episode, Dave Caolo, Jen Segrest and Ged Meheux discuss their favorite robots from science fiction as well as sci-fi news. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 37 – Our Favorite Aliens http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/05/episode-37-our-favorite-aliens/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/05/episode-37-our-favorite-aliens/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 22:31:43 +0000 Ged http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1974

Dave’s back from Macworld and so we’re back at warp speed this week with our picks for our favorite alien species from science fiction. We wax episodic about the Ferengi, the Borg, Jawas and many others of your favorite little green men from movies and television.

Related show links:

IO9 Redesign | Classic View

Volkswagen Superbowl Commercial: The Force

Spock vs Q [iTunes]

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/02/05/episode-37-our-favorite-aliens/feed/ 1 0:27:37 Dave's back from Macworld and so we're back at warp speed this week with our picks for our favorite alien species from science fiction. We wax episodic about the Ferengi, the Borg, Jawas and many others of your favorite little green men from movies [...] Dave's back from Macworld and so we're back at warp speed this week with our picks for our favorite alien species from science fiction. We wax episodic about the Ferengi, the Borg, Jawas and many others of your favorite little green men from movies and television. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 36 – SciFi Re-imagined http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/30/episode-36-scifi-re-imagined/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/30/episode-36-scifi-re-imagined/#comments Sun, 30 Jan 2011 16:25:45 +0000 Ged http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1929

With Dave away at Macworld, Ged & Jen pick up the microphone and run with it. We talk about this week’s notable news entries in the world of science fiction and fantasy and then launch into a discussion what sci-fi we’d love to see re-imagined ala Battlestar Galactica.

Related show links:

Luke Pasqualino Cast as Adama in Blood and Chrome

10 Biggest Time-Sinks in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Geek and Gamer Girls Music Video

The Star Wars Uncut

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/30/episode-36-scifi-re-imagined/feed/ 3 0:23:47 With Dave away at Macworld, Ged & Jen launch into a discussion about what sci-fi we'd love to see re-imagined. With Dave away at Macworld, Ged & Jen launch into a discussion about what sci-fi we'd love to see re-imagined. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 35 – Being Human http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/22/episode-35-being-human/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/22/episode-35-being-human/#comments Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:26:03 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1770

This week Dave, Jen & Ged discuss the premiere of SyFy’s new series about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost – Being Human. We also talk about the excellent science fiction installment of The Pioneers of Television on PBS and lament the epic horror of the Star Wars prequels yet again thanks to Mr. Plinkett’s definitive video reviews.

Being Human

The Pioneers of Television: Science Fiction

Red Letter Media presents Mr. Plinkett Reviews:
Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace
Star Wars: Episode 2 – Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/22/episode-35-being-human/feed/ 1 0:22:04 The premiere of SyFy's new series 'Being Human', the science fiction installment of Pioneers of Television and Mr. Plinkett's epic SW prequel reviews. The premiere of SyFy's new series 'Being Human', the science fiction installment of Pioneers of Television and Mr. Plinkett's epic SW prequel reviews. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 34 – Big Bang Bits & Bobs http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/14/episode-34/ http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/14/episode-34/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:06:10 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1674

How far we have fallen! Two television shows that should warm our hearts – Caprica and Blood and Chrome — have the opposite effect. While the former left us as bored as a robot with nothing to do but stand in an underground lab, B&C clings tenaciously to BSG’s coattails. Please, someone destroy SyFy’s resurrection ship before it further violates our Battlestar memories (I think Lucas has one too).

We also chat about V, Big Bang Theory, Tron (The Dude enjoys special effects), The Hobbit, and Jen & Dave’s constant bickering.

As usual, our show is replete with spoilers. If you don’t want to know about the Caprica finale, how Frodo will be worked into The Hobbit, the season 1.5 premiere of V, the point of Tron (was there one?) or other scandalous facts, just move on.

Download the show here.

Show notes

First off, we’ve re-submitted to iTunes, and we’ll let you know when we’re back. Second, if you want to skip the Caprica spoilers, you’ll hear Dave’s prompt to turn the volume down. Turn it back up at 4:25.

Original post date: 1/14/11
Duration: 25’56″
Caprica
Blood and Chrome
Big Bang Theory
The Hobbit
V
Tron

For your reference, it’s episode 13 that features Jen’s epic anti-vampire rant.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2011/01/14/episode-34/feed/ 1 0:25:56 Ged, Jen and Dave discuss Caprica’s conclusion, Blood & Chrome, V, The Hobbit, Big Bang Theory and Tron. Ged, Jen and Dave discuss Caprica’s conclusion, Blood & Chrome, V, The Hobbit, Big Bang Theory and Tron. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 33 – The Reunion Show http://www.thescificast.com/2010/10/18/episode-033/ http://www.thescificast.com/2010/10/18/episode-033/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 02:30:17 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1595

The reunion show! All four original members — Ged, Krystyn, Jen and Dave — are back and ready to discuss the latest in science fiction television and movies. In this episode, the gang discusses the return of Caprica, The Event, George Lucas’ decision to re-release the live action Star Wars movies in 3D and ABC’s V. It’s 40 minutes of fun, nearly 1 year in the making!

Warning! We discuss the details of V including spoilers. If you’re not caught up, listen at your own risk.

Notes:

Until we get back into iTunes, you can download the file directly here, and subscribe to the podcast RSS feed here.

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2010/10/18/episode-033/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Ged, Jen, Krystyn and Dave reunite to discuss Caprica, The Event, George Lucas and V. Ged, Jen, Krystyn and Dave reunite to discuss Caprica, The Event, George Lucas and V. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 32 – Caprica 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

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/17/episode-032/feed/ 4 0:24:31 Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Scott McNulty discuss the SciFi Channel's return to the universe of BSG - Caprica. Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Scott McNulty discuss the SciFi Channel's return to the universe of BSG - Caprica. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 31 – SciFi Nostalgia http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/06/episode-031/ http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/06/episode-031/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 01:29:13 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1070 trondeadlydiscs

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

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2009/05/06/episode-031/feed/ 1 0:28:02 Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Mike Rose discuss the effect of nostalgia on our perception of science fiction remakes and re-imaginings. Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Mike Rose discuss the effect of nostalgia on our perception of science fiction remakes and re-imaginings. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 30 – The Best of the Worst http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/28/episode-030/ http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/28/episode-030/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:43:16 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1064 planetoftheohnoyoudidnt

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

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/28/episode-030/feed/ 1 0:36:57 Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Chris Ullrich discuss those horrible sci-fi TV shows and movies that are too wonderfully horrible to ignore. Ged, Jen, Dave and special guest Chris Ullrich discuss those horrible sci-fi TV shows and movies that are too wonderfully horrible to ignore. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no Ep. 29 – Convention Tales http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/23/episode-029/ http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/23/episode-029/#comments Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:01:29 +0000 Dave http://www.thescificast.com/?p=1059 animazementtrekvan

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″

]]> http://www.thescificast.com/2009/04/23/episode-029/feed/ 1 0:21:11 Ged, Jen and Dave discuss our experiences at science fiction conventions. Jen’s friend Ginny — a part-time Klingon bartender — is our special guest. Ged, Jen and Dave discuss our experiences at science fiction conventions. Jen’s friend Ginny — a part-time Klingon bartender — is our special guest. Podcast Dave Caolo, Ged Maheux, Jen Segrest no no