Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the movie that started it all, Alien Nation

Directed by Graham Baker

Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon

Original air date October 7th 1988

Plot Summary: A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine but are victims of a new type of discrimination. When the first Newcomer police officer, Sam Francisco is assigned his new partner, he is given Matthew Sykes , a mildly racist veteran, the animosity between them soon gives way to respect as they investigate the Newcomer underworld, and especially Newcomer leader William Harcourt.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

The Geek Roundtable Podcast

 

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the fifth and final TV movie: The Udara Legacy (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet

Original air date July 29th 1997

Plot Summary: Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by which they are brainwashed dates back to the slave ship's rebellion group, the Udara, who we find Susan is a part of. Buck decides he wants to follow in his father's footsteps and joins the police academy.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

Anomaly

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the fifth and final TV movie: The Udara Legacy (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet

Original air date July 29th 1997

Plot Summary: Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by which they are brainwashed dates back to the slave ship's rebellion group, the Udara, who we find Susan is a part of. Buck decides he wants to follow in his father's footsteps and joins the police academy.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

Anomaly

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the fourth of five TV movies: Enemy Within (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider

Original air date November 12th 1996

Plot Summary: When detectives Sikes and Francisco is presented with

the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that

George rudely snubs the case. He, like most newcomers, reviles the

outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his

prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat

originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility.

Francisco's marriage to the test. And Matt and Cathy move in together

and find themselves learning more about each other.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

Anomaly

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the fourth of five TV movies: Enemy Within (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider

Original air date November 12th 1996

Plot Summary: When detectives Sikes and Francisco is presented with the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that George rudely snubs the case. He, like most newcomers, reviles the outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility.

Albert approaches George with an unusual request that puts the Francisco's marriage to the test. And Matt and Cathy move in together and find themselves learning more about each other.Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the third of five TV movies: Millennium (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Kenneth Johnson

Original air date January 2nd 1996

Plot Summary: Matt and George respond to a jumper and find

themselves investigating the disappearances of several people from all

walks of life. The case turns personal when a member of the Francisco

family turns up missing.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

Tuning into Sci fi TV

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the third of five TV movies: Millennium (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Kenneth Johnson

Original air date January 2nd 1996

Plot Summary: Matt and George respond to a jumper and find themselves investigating the disappearances of several people from all walks of life. The case turns personal when a member of the Francisco family turns up missing.

Emily looks for ways to impress a boy from her class and finds herself in a dangerous situation.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

The Slayerettes

© Geekyfanboy Productions

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the second of five TV movies: Body and Soul (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet

Original air date October 10th 1995

Plot Summary: When a mysterious child is found, many believe she

could be a half-human and half-Tenctonese child. Matt and George, with

Cathy's help, investigate where this child came from and who her parents

may be. The child appears to have a very odd relationship with a large

Tenctonese man.

next step, which results in injury. They realize that they need to

attend an inter-species sex class before becoming intimate, and Buck

distresses his parents by his anti-human opinions.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

The Ragtag Fugitive Podcast

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the second of five TV movies: Body and Soul (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Diane Frolov, Andrew Schneider, Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet

Original air date October 10th 1995

Plot Summary: When a mysterious child is found, many believe she could be a half-human and half-Tenctonese child. Matt and George, with Cathy's help, investigate where this child came from and who her parents may be. The child appears to have a very odd relationship with a large Tenctonese man.

Meanwhile, Matt and Cathy decide to move their relationship to the next step, which results in injury. They realize that they need to attend an inter-species sex class before becoming intimate, and Buck distresses his parents by his anti-human opinions.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast

Show Notes

Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short

lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's

ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential

order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the

episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.

Today we cover the first of five TV movies: Dark Horizon (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)

Directed by Kenneth Johnson

Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider

Original air date October 25th 1994

Plot Summary: George and Matt continue to investigate the virus

killing newcomers, which takes a very personal turn for them. A scout

from the newcomers' home world is sent to Earth to determine the

condition of their slaves. He decides not only will they take their

slaves back, but he begins planning to enslave the human population as

well. While the Francisco's face medical and spiritual challenges. Matt

makes a decision regarding his personal life and chooses between

Lorraine and Cathy.

Hope you enjoy it,

Kenny & Michael

Find Us on the Web:

Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com

Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE

Twitter - @AlienNationCast

Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast

Email Us - [email protected]

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

MASH 4077 Podcast