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The Alien Effect

The Alien Effect
Author: Tia Jackson
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Welcome to The Alien Effect, a podcast that has nothing to do with aliens and everything to do with that feeling you get when you love a piece of entertainment so much, that you think that feeling may just burst out of your chest, like in the film, Alien! Whether it's films, TV shows, music, podcasts, books or whatever else you can think of, if you are obsessed with something, this is the place to talk about it!
Find me on Instagram @thealieneffect or e-mail me: thealieneffectpod@gmail.com
Find me on Instagram @thealieneffect or e-mail me: thealieneffectpod@gmail.com
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This episode I am joined by the wonderful Julio and we discuss The Leftovers, Counting Crows, BattleBots and Superheroes.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Julio's incredible podcast The Contrarians here. Be sure to check out their incredible new side project, FIRF (Fresh Immigrants, Rotten Fascists) too.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
In this bonus episode the wonderful Shaun Panda Nicolson returns and we discuss our neurodivergent brains and AuDHD. I also ramble about wellbeing apps Finch and Focus Friend.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Shaun at the incredible 4 Songs and a Dream podcast here. You can also find Shaun's amazing music here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
In this episode I'm joined by amazing recording artist duo, St Oshun (A.K.A. C-Dub and Porsche.) We discuss music, The Residence, the nature of obsession and obsession in the pursuit of greatness. I also ramble about The West Wing.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find St Oshun here and don't forget to check out their latest single here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
In this episode my wonderful guest Rosie and I discuss Fantasy Books, Rom Coms, Lord of the Rings and The Green Rider series.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
In this bonus episode the wonderful Peter returns to discuss Lost with me. Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Peter at both of his incredible podcasts:The Movie Duel Podcast hereThe 'So Called' X-Files Podcast hereAnd if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to the amazing Claire for the theme music!
This episode the wonderful Em join me to discuss The Mummy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Grand Theft Auto V and Animation. Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Em on her incredible podcast, Verbal Diorama, here.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode previous guest Jamie and his amazing daughter Erin join me to discuss Erin’s obsessions including Music, Star Wars and Finding your Fashion.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Erin on these other amazing podcasts, MovieDrone here and The Movie Duel Podcast here where Jamie is also a regular co-host.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode I'm joined by Actor, Richard Wilde, who joins me to discuss Professional Wrestling, Pokémon, Jiu-Jitsu and Gaming Emulators. I also ramble about the podcast, Sentimental Garbage.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. You can find Richard here, be sure to check out his work and you can order the film Dead Name here. And look out for upcoming film Love and Vengeance as well.And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
My first bonus episode is here at last! My returning guest Jamie and I discuss his recommendation of the film Innerspace.You can find Jamie on the amazing Movie Duel Podcast here.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music (edited version for this bonus episode!)
This episode the wonderful Vanessa joins me to discuss Stephen King’s IT, Jonathan Creek, Hot Tub Time Machine and The Evolution of Horror podcast. You can find Vanessa at both of her amazing podcasts and on social media:The Movie Duel Podcast here.The 'So Called' X Files Podcast here.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode the wonderful Rob (a.k.a my Husband) joins me to discuss Toy Story, The Thick of It, The Witcher III, The Prestige and Football. I also ramble about The White Lotus. Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode the amazing Tim joins me to discuss the John Allison Universe Web Comics and various book series’ including Witch World, Flavia de Luce, Falco and Rivers of London. I also ramble about No Taste Like Home with Antoni Porowski.You can find Tim on the Stats in a Wrap podcast here.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode the amazing Paul from Filmbusters and DC and Proud joins me to discuss Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Steelbooks and more Batman! I also ramble about Shrek.You can find Paul and his incredible podcasts here and on social media:FilmbustersDC and ProudPlease feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode the amazing Professor Elemental joins me to discuss horror movies and comics. Be sure to check out Professor Elemental and his amazing music at https://professorelemental.com and on social media.Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com. And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :) Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode my incredible guest Shaun Panda Nicolson and I discuss Music, Mixtapes, Cardigans and Nuclear War Media.
You can find Shaun at the fantastic 3 Men and A Mixtape podcast here and you can find his brilliant previous podcast, 4 Songs and a Dream, here. You can also find Shaun's amazing music here.
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode my wonderful guest Jamie and I discuss Star Wars, the Atari ST and Practical Effects in Film.
You can find Jamie at the incredible Movie Duel podcast here.
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
This episode my guest Hannah and I discuss Titanic, The Lord of the Rings Music, Pirates of the Caribbean (specifically Commodore Norrington!) and Januaries. I also ramble about The Traitors.
You can find Hannah and her brilliant Bookstagram account @thebookslinger_ here.
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
On this third and final Christmas Special, returning guests Matthew and Peter join me to discuss my favourite Christmas film (and one of my favorite films ever), It’s A Wonderful Life. I also get even more emotional than usual.
You can find Matthew at the amazing Creative Psychopaths podcast, here and on social media.
And you can find Peter at all of his amazing podcasts and on social media:
The Movie Duel Podcast here.
The 'So Called' X Files Podcast here.
3 Men and A Mix Tape here.
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
You can also find me on Letterboxd @TiaJackson.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
On this second Christmas Special episode (part two of the previous episode) returning guest Si and I share our top 5 favourite Christmas films.
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
You can also find me on Letterboxd @TiaJackson.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!
On this first Christmas Special episode, Episode 12: Part 1, returning guest Si and I share our top 5 favourite Christmas songs and a whole lot of nostalgia!
Please feel free to find me on Instagram, Threads and Bluesky @thealieneffectpod or you can e-mail me at thealieneffectpod@gmail.com.
And if you enjoy the episode please consider leaving a rating and review :)
Special thanks to Claire for the theme music!