Beer and Ray Guns

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)