Covenant Minute

In which Greg Klein of the Airwolf Years and I discuss nostalgia, aesthetics and robot voices. Find Greg here: https://ciampaklein.com/ CitationsActivist Post. (2015, October 26). Why is wheat such a problem in the modern diet? https://www.activistpost.com/2015/10/why-is-wheat-such-a-problem-in-the-modern-diet.html Einkorn, nature’s first and oldest wheat » Einkorn.com. (2020, April 15). Einkorn.com | Restoring Ancient Whole Grain Einkorn Wheat… Continue reading Covenant Minute 35

In which I am joined again by Curtis of Time Bandits Minute to space suits, android actors and guns. Find Curtis here: https://www.facebook.com/TimeBanditsMinute

In which I am joined by Curtis Bloes of Time Bandits Minute to discuss novelisations, and just what exactly is a “sound”? Find Curtis here: https://www.facebook.com/TimeBanditsMinute Citations  Spoiler study enjoyment. (2011, August 11). The Mary Sue. https://www.themarysue.com/spoilers-study/ Find my old podcast The Book Was Better here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmJufJdpkvrHzQFZBU2NbFRkJyd7YkyM

Happy Alien Day 2022, and happy ten year anniversary to Prometheus. Enjoy my audio commentary for the film in which I gush about how beautiful it is, continually compare it to 2001: A Space Odyssey,  go on a surprisingly personal journey with this film and of course, delve into AI and philosophy. *This version of… Continue reading Alien Day Special 2022 (no soundtrack version)

Happy Alien Day 2022, and happy ten year anniversary to Prometheus. Enjoy my audio commentary for the film in which I gush about how beautiful it is, continually compare it to 2001: A Space Odyssey,  go on a surprisingly personal journey with this film and of course, delve into AI and philosophy. *This version of… Continue reading Alien Day Special 2022 (soundtrack version)

In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Mike Jozic, and we discuss Oram as fandom surrogate, Juicy Smolyay’s IRL hijinks and movie marketing materials. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://fycshow.libsyn.com/

In which Mike and I discuss the division of crew, the pitfalls of slavish devotion to canon, and take a real close look at the design of the Covenant. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://www.facebook.com/fycshow/

In which I am joined by Mike Jozic who heroically carries me through some of Covenant’s most boring minutes and drops some unique readings of Covenant. Find Mike here: https://scoobydoocast.com/ And here: https://www.facebook.com/fycshow/

In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by James of Newsies Minute to discuss the difficulty of not letting political debates become personal, the exploration of faith in the Alien prequels, and whether or not deviating from the path is an act of faith or not.  Find James here: https://twitter.com/NewsiesMinute And:… Continue reading Covenant Minute 28

In which James and I discuss divine providence, executive dysfunction, and Waiting for Space-Godot.  Find James here: https://twitter.com/NewsiesMinute And: https://twitter.com/UnabashedJames/   

In which I am joined by James of the Newsies Minute and we get existential about how truly big space is, and how scary it would be to get lost in it.  Find James here: https://twitter.com/NewsiesMinute

In which I am joined for the last time (for now) by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss big fancy words, robot grudge matches, and  I try to record while some asshole is mowing the lawns.  Find Rob at https://thegreatescapeminute.com/ 

In which I am joined again by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss interstellar communication, alien languages, and our old favourite subject, robotics. Citations Nobahkt, A. (2016, June 4). All planet sounds from space (In our solar system). YouTube. https://youtu.be/IQL53eQ0cNA

In which I am joined by Rob of the Great Escape Minute, and we discuss how futuristic technology in science fiction isn’t so futuristic anymore, spooky hidden details, and do Engineers see in sound? Find Rob at the Great Escape Minute, he’s doing good work over there. I love this movie and he’s finding all… Continue reading Covenant Minute 23

In which I get biblical, and interrogate a few cultural biases in culture and fashion. Citations Bible gateway passage: 1 Corinthians 11-14 – New international version. (n.d.). Bible Gateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%2011-14&version=NIV Britt, R. (2016, June 15). Why is the sci-fi in movies so much dumber and less political than in books? Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/16935-why-is-the-sci-fi-in-movies-so-much-dumber-and-less-political-than-in-books Pixie cut hairstyle origins… Continue reading Covenant Minute 22

In which I discuss religion, logical fallacies, and the ever changing cultural tastes in music. Citations Dunham, Duwayne (2002). “Northwest Passage” audio commentary (DVD). Universal Home Entertainment. Relevant excerpt: The impetus for the series Twin Peaks was the mystery of who killed Laura Palmer. During the filming of a scene in the pilot, “Northwest Passage”,… Continue reading Covenant Minute 21

In which I discuss meteoric cadavers, ponder the place for religion in the future, and learn the term “cybernetic can” from Alan Dean Foster.  Citations If an astronaut died in space, would he decompose? (no bacteria but what about radiation?). (2007, December 11). UCSB Science Line. https://scienceline.ucsb.edu/getkey.php?key=1692 Phobos – An alien: Covenant story | official… Continue reading Covenant Minute 20

In which I discuss Jed Kurzel, the capabilities of AI in the role of emotional support, and the dangers of having a caregiver that is too agreeable.  Citations Barkan, J. (2017, May 5). Exclusive: Jed Kurzel on the music of Alien: Covenant. Dread Central. https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/226920/exclusive-jed-kurzel-music-alien-covenant/ Delia Derbyshire – Pot AU feu (1968) [Video]. (2012, September 1).… Continue reading Covenant Minute 19

In which I am joined for the last time, for now, by Duncan Shields and we discuss Ridley Scott’s ego, future relationships with AI, and the importance of format and structure for effective storytelling, maybe the Alien prequels should have been a TV series?