In this episode, Winston and Nick delve into the world of Soviet science fiction, focusing on the works of Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. They explore the iconic novel "Roadside Picnic" and its profound impact on the genre, including its influence on Jeff Vandermeer's "Annihilation" and Michael Crichton's "Sphere." The discussion also covers the renowned film adaptation "Stalker" by Andrei Tarkovsky and the broader cultural context of the Cold War era. Join them as they uncover the intricate web of inspiration that connects these seminal works and their lasting legacy in science fiction.
In this episode, Winston and Nick examine the role of video games as a pivotal step toward The Simulation.
Is this the real life? Is this just Science Fantasy? Get caught in a landslide with Winston and Nick and escape from reality as they differentiate Science Fiction from Science Fantasy and discuss the merits of both.
Join Winston and Nick as they compare and contrast the first book of the "Remembrance of Earth's Past" trilogy and its recent Netflix adaptation, "3 Body Problem."
In this episode, Winston and Nick dive all the way into the long awaited conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's Dune saga.
After a brief hiatus to tend to their own matters back at home, Winston and Nick have returned to the cosmos to continue their Infinite voyage!
Could it be? Have Winston and Nick finally uncovered the elusive mystery they've been seeking since the inception of this intergalactic auditory expedition?
In this episode, Winston and Nick discuss the history, symbolism, and massive influence of Marvel's most uncanny mutants, the X-Men.
It's the home stretch! Nick and Winston unveil their top 3 heroes. How do they compare your favorite heroes? What other Top 10 lists would you like to hear? Let us know!
Winston and Nick continue counting down their top 10 heroes with 7 through 4.
Right on the heels of Top 10 Villains comes Top 10 Heroes! Winston and Nick kick things off with numbers 10 through 8 in the first of this 3-part episode. Stay tuned to hear the rest!
The Battle of the Baddies continues! Who will be Winston and Nick's number most awesomely heinous villains? Do you agree? Think you have better picks? Let us know!
Join Winston and Nick as they explore the dark side of science fiction in this exciting 2-part episode. The dynamic duo will be comparing their favorite villains from across the science fiction spectrum, including TV shows, movies, and books. Get ready to hear some intriguing discussions and analysis of some of the most iconic and fearsome villains in science fiction history.
Join Winston and Nick for a deep dive into the fascinating history of trading cards and how one of the popular sets became the conflicted cult classic, Mars Attacks.
In this episode, Winston and Nick carry the conversation of the previous episode forward to discuss Masamune Shirow's iconic, multimedia cyberpunk world, Ghost In The Shell.
What makes us human? Will the inevitable robot uprising result in utopia or dystopia? Nick & Winston ponder these questions and more in the latest episode.
In this episode, Winston and Nick talk about Paul Verhoeven's parody-turned-prophetic sci fi flick, Robocop.
In this episode, Winston and Nick venture into a realm some might say is outside the World of Sci-Fi. Yet regardless of where you stand, no matter how you look at it, Alan Moore's legendary graphic novel, The Watchmen, was so massively influential that its effects are certainly felt in Science Fiction.
In this episode, Winston and Nick discuss John Carpenter's horror masterpiece, The Thing, and revel over practical effects and top notch performances.
GOOD NEWS, EVERYONE! In this episode, Winston and Nick discuss Matt Groening's comedy sci-fi masterpiece, Futurama, and it's universe full of brilliant characters.