Beer and Ray Guns

In this episode, Brent and Paul crack open a few cold ones and journey back to 1956 with the sci-fi classic Forbidden Planet. From Robbie the Robot’s wisecracks to Leslie Nielsen’s pre-Airplane! straight man days, the guys dive deep into what made this groundbreaking film so ahead of its time — stunning special effects, psychological storytelling, and the unmistakable seeds of Star Trek and Star Wars.Along the way, Paul toasts a major life change with a Cadillac margarita (and maybe one too many green drinks), Brent praises the annual return of Oktoberfest beer, and the conversation swerves from naval analogies to quantum consciousness to why “Monster from the Id” still hits hard today.It’s two kind-of-old guys, one legendary movie, and plenty of sci-fi banter — all in true Beer and Ray Guns fashion.

Brent and Paul pop the tops and dive into Earth vs. the Flying Saucers, the 1956 sci-fi classic that mixed Cold War tension, alien invasion, and Ray Harryhausen’s legendary stop-motion effects. From behind-the-scenes stories to eerie parallels with real-world UFO reports, the guys explore what made this film a standout of its era — and why it still sparks questions today. Pour yourself a cold one and join the conversation as Beer and Ray Guns kicks off with a look at the flying saucers that started it all.

Yep. We're doin' that one. Watch it here The Day the Earth Stood Still,

Blast off. The distention - the moon. We travel deep into this one, Distention Moon. Watch at the link.

This episode we explore Rocketship XM.

This episode we dig into the sci-fi classic, Battle In Outer Space. Watch it at the link and let's us know what you think.

We talk the Giant Claw with special guest Jill Earl. Watch The Giant Claw and tell us what you think.

We kick-off a third season with something a little different and venture into the YouTube vault of old, well maybe ancient, sci-fi’s from yesteryear. In this episode we’re doing a deep dive into Zombies of the Stratosphere. Watch here on YouTube and tell us what you think.

We continued where we left off with War of the Worlds and more rambling. Jeff Wayne the War of the WorldsBrews:Brent: Leffe Brown AlePaul: Paul's Fall Mix beverage

Paul and Brent dive deep into the stories and movies that tell a tale of making First Contact with an extraterrestrial species, but they are remissed as they overlooked a more obvious one. Stay tuned for a sequel.BrewsPaul: Box O' Wine on top of fridge - Top Box ChardonnayBrent: Dogtoberfest, Flying Dog https://www.buzzsprout.com/1860631/11591847

I know it when I see it? In this special episode, Rob Perry joins us to talk about the intersection of science-fiction and horror. Plus, Brent's internet keeps failing - a horror of science-fiction in itself.

We're talking about aesthetics. Smooth, shiny, bumpy, and it's just not the beer.BrewsBrent: Vienna Lager, Devils BackbonePaul: El Rio Imperial Stout, Aslin Beer Co.

What sci-fi stories and movies rely on exploration as the under lying theme... other than Star Trek? We ask that, half answer it and move on to what is happening in the real world - Artemis 1. If everything is a go, it's off to the moon on Monday, August 29 somewhere between 8-10A.Brews:Brent - Fat Tire, New Belgium BrewingPaul - Dragons Milk Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout, New Holland Brewing

With the announcements and release of trailers for upcoming Star Wars stories, we again visit that galaxy far, far, away with our own sequel, or prequel or prequel-sequel or... whatever. Brews:Paul: Simpler Times LagerBrent: Fat Tire, New Belgium

Who are some of the most memorable villains in sci-fi? Are villains villains or do they become villains? We get into the some the things that define some of the most memorable villains in sci-fi.Brews:Brent - True Respite | HepCat HoodiePaul - "Top of the fridge box wine" | Nighthawk Gold, Buttery Chardonnay

We're laughing out butts off, but not for the usual reasons. This episode we're talking about comedy and humor in sci-fi stories. Paul's Mentions:Connie Willis | BellweatherReginald Bretnor | Through Time and Space with Ferdinand Feghoot (1962)Brews:Brent - Stacy's Mom, Evil Genius, Philadelphia, PA Paul: Dragon's Milk Reserve (2022 Reserve 1), New Holland Brewing, Holland, MI

Join us as we talk how sci-fi tech has and does inspire things in our everyday lives. This episode is brought you by the letters A and C, as in A (air) and C (conditioning). The official, unofficial, technology of Beer and Ray Guns. ]Brews:Paul - For Peet's Sake, DuClaw Brewing, Baltimore MarylandBrent - 1605 Red, Antietam Brewery, Hagerstown Maryland

We dive into what make a sequel, a prequel and a ... paraquel. Is it story, character, a want or need to finish the adventure? Or some greedy studio or new VFX driving the ...quel bus. Listen.And we're looking for questions. Hit us up on Twitter or BeerAndRayGuns.comThe BrewsPaul: Dragon's Milk Reserve (2022 Reserve 1), New Holland BrewingBrent: Hand Hewn, Monument Brewing

Digging deep, deep in to the Rectum of Inspiration we talk cultures in science fiction and how they are represented for us; strange, bipedal, plot devices, or serious thought and imagination. The BrewsPaul: Simpler Times LagerBrent: Dogfish 60 Minute IPA

Ok, we're continuing our discussion, sorta - things do tend to get a little off track - on crime and law and order in science fiction. Join us in our spiraling adventure into law and order and plot and character. Brews:Brent - Baby Kittens, Fat Orange CatPaul - unknown IPA Growler (District East)