Legacy of the Monolith - Sci-fi Podcast

In this episode we talk the scientific accuracy of The Martian------------------------ PODCAST SERIES DESCRIPTIONTwo nerdy brothers chat sci-fi. Stigin and Ramnexus; together known as Ram/Stig. Brothers, seasoned wayfarers, nerds. Born of the analogue age and raised on sci-fi since the Monolith first hit our screens.Each episode starts with a chat about the sci-fi we’ve been enjoying recently and what we’re looking forward to. We discuss sci-fi from different media including streaming, gaming and Blu-ray. Crikey, we’ve even mentioned audio cassettes and Lego!In the 2nd half we “go deep” discussing one movie in detail. We surprise each other with facts and ask hypotheticals to really keep the conversation going.------------------------RELATED CHANNELSStigin: Dad jokes ⁠www.youtube.com/@stevereadsstuff⁠Ramnexus: Tech analysis of console games ⁠www.youtube.com/@ramnexus⁠------------------------Music generated by Mubert

We talk Superman, Peacemaker, F1, Ashoka, Murderbot, and aliens invading earth - for reals. The second 1/2 of this episode is our praise, review, criticism and more praise of The Matrix from 1999.Look here for the video edition of this podcast: https://youtu.be/KDnWtc5yBuc?si=wiCzIdrILhiDXllE------------------------ CHAPTERS⁠00:00⁠ Part 1 – Sci-fi pop culture consumed⁠32:50⁠ Part 2 – The Matrix review------------------------ PODCAST SERIES DESCRIPTIONTwo nerdy brothers chat sci-fi. Stigin and Ramnexus; together known as Ram/Stig. Brothers, seasoned wayfarers, nerds. Born of the analogue age and raised on sci-fi since the Monolith first hit our screens.Each episode starts with a chat about the sci-fi we’ve been enjoying recently and what we’re looking forward to. We discuss sci-fi from different media including streaming, gaming and Blu-ray. Crikey, we’ve even mentioned audio cassettes and Lego!In the 2nd half we “go deep” discussing one movie in detail. We surprise each other with facts and ask hypotheticals to really keep the conversation going.------------------------RELATED CHANNELSStigin: Dad jokes www.youtube.com/@stevereadsstuffRamnexus: Tech analysis of console games www.youtube.com/@ramnexus------------------------Music generated by Mubert

We talk Ashoka, Critical Role, Ghosts, Excalibur, Sandman,Predator, Foundation and smoking at work in the 70's.In the second 1/2 we review, criticise and praise "Moon" by Duncan Jones from 2011.For the video version of this episode go here: https://youtu.be/wQlsl08hZTE------------------------ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introductions01:23 Part 1 – Sci-fi pop culture consumed40:58 Part 2 – Moon review

Two nerd brothers talk sci-fi.In part 1 we discuss Andor season 2, Thunderbolts*, Disney's Galaxy's Edge and other recent sci-fi happenings.In Part 2 Total Recall - Starting at the 44 minute mark we gush at how much we enjoyed rewatching Paul Verhoeven's 1990 Total Recall with good old Arnold Schwarzenegger as Doug Quaid.

We talk Electric State, Star Trek Lower Decks, The Day of the Jackal, Elevation, The Gorge, Mickey 17 and The Cloverfield Paradox. In Part 2 we discuss the awesome 2013 movie Oblivion, by F1 and Top Gun Maverick director Joseph Kosinski.A video version of this podcast can be found at: ⁠https://youtu.be/MNa-xDXYgCc

In this episode we chat about John Wick, and (ugh!) Star Trek Section 31 before reviewing Star Trek into Darkness.

To watch a video version of this podcast head here: https://youtu.be/WJ24fQ2NF7YIn this episode we discuss The Simpsons, hybrid electric cars, Godzilla, Doctor Sleep, Star Wars Skeleton Crew and Andor (again!) Harry Potter, and Wallace and Gromit.The "I watched it so you don't have to" movie is The Postman and our "Movie of the Week" is the 1986 classic Highlander.

To watch the video version of this podcast head here: https://youtu.be/g6pbyw6s__sThis episode we discuss Witcher 4, Ashley Birch, Superman, Skeleton Crew and The Expanse, before analysing the 2019 movie Ad Astra.

We talk Dune 2, Horizon Zero Dawn, Silo and Stray. Before analysing the 1979 classic movie Alien.