Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi

"Mark Twain."

--Kevin

1996 might not be known as the best year in Science Fiction, or maybe it is. I don't know. I didn't exactly do any research on it. However it was the year that the Philip K. Dick short story SECOND VARIETY was adapted into the movie SCREAMERS, starring Peter Weller and Jennifer Rubin.

Kevin and George (the Busy Dads) bounce judiciously between the two in recounting their experience with another classic tale of Artificial Intelligence come to life.

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We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

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Theme song by Tony Fernandez

"NOPE!"

--George

What does one talk about when everything that can possibly be talked about has been talked about? This is the dilemma that confronts the BUSY DADS as they take a long, hard (hah) look at STAR TREK 2: THE WRATH OF KHAN.

A paramount achievement of not only Star Trek, but of Sci-Fi in general. Kevin, an uninitiated wanderer in the world of Trek, and George, a Klingon speaking Trekkie/er that still pretends he is commanding a starship when he's in the shower, take your hand on this miraculous journey.

You SHOULD be scared!

“NOPE!” –George What does one talk about when everything that can possibly be talked about has been talked about?  This is the dilemma that confronts the BUSY DADS as they take a long, hard (hah) look at STAR TREK 2:  THE WRATH OF KHAN. A paramount achievement of not only Star Trek, but of Sci-Fi ... Read moreEP. 66: Star Trek 2…the First One

"INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER"

Isn't that what we're all after? A meaningful answer. So, in lieu of our Wrath of Khan episode, we are instead going to be doing another dramatic reading of a great Science Fiction Short Story.

Join BUSY DAD George as he reads THE LAST QUESTION by the master Isaac Asimov. Asimov actually considered this short to be some of his finest work and, I must say, that I agree. It weaves a classic sci-fi tale of man wrestling with his own limits and surpassing them. Only to find that there are some answers man is not meant to have.

Sit back, relax, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the reading of THE LAST ANSWER. Thank you!

We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

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Theme song by Tony Fernandez

"We don't know what's good for us."

--George

As though we are going to find a diamond in the rough if we just keep sifting, Kevin and George return once again to the "treasure trove" of the Netflix Sci-Fi and Fantasy section.

Only, behold, this time we find more than the usual absolute crap. Join us as we take a look at Extinction, which has recently been billed as "Netflix's first good sci-fi movie". Spoiler: it's not..

Come aboard!

We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram at bddscifi.

Thanks for listening and keep coming back. See you in two weeks.

Theme song by Tony Fernandez

"Heinrich was my favorite character."

--George

The BUSY DADS take the plunge on the 1981 horror/thriller/sci-fi cult classic POSSESSION. What seems to be the simple story of a spy being broken up with by his crazy wife ends up becoming so much more.

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We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram at bddscifi.

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Theme song by Tony Fernandez

“Heinrich was my favorite character.” –George The BUSY DADS take the plunge on the 1981 horror/thriller/sci-fi cult classic POSSESSION.  What seems to be the simple story of a spy being broken up with by his crazy wife ends up becoming so much more.   What did you think, Listener?  Join us!     We take a ... Read moreEP. 63: Possessed by Possession’s Possessiveness

"Sorry to bother you."

--Kevin

We are back and "better than ever! So better in fact that we've decided to jump back into the dumpster fire that is Netflix's Science Fiction section to review ORBITER 9.

Also, join us in the celebration that is the Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Language extravaganza. We celebrate the many languages of the world by boldly watching a movie that is entirely in another one. WOW. We are so cultured. Next thing you know we'll actually be reading books.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Orbiter 9, 2017, dir. by Hatem Ruiz-Zorilla

Sorry To Bother You, 2018, dir. by Boots Riley

We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram at bddscifi.

Thanks for listening and keep coming back. See you in two weeks.

Theme song by Tony Fernandez

As if George's life wasn't busy enough, his favorite Russian film making antagonist is back from beyond the grave. Kevin and George sit down, crack a bottle of non-flavored seltzer (thanks, Vic) and talk about Andrei Tarkovsky's iconic masterpiece STALKER.

Meditative. Beautiful. Mesmerizing. But, science fiction? Well, it doesn't really matter. Take the trip with us as we unwind what this moving piece of art did for our minds and for our souls.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

STALKER, 1979, dir. by Andrei Tarkovsky

SPOILER POLICY: We take a "fly on the wall" approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.

If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram at bddscifi.

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As if George’s life wasn’t busy enough, his favorite Russian film making antagonist is back from beyond the grave.  Kevin and George sit down, crack a bottle of non-flavored seltzer (thanks, Vic) and talk about Andrei Tarkovsky’s iconic masterpiece STALKER. Meditative.  Beautiful.  Mesmerizing.  But, science fiction?  Well, it doesn’t really matter.  Take the trip with ... Read moreBDDSF CLASSIC: Ep. 33: The Return of Tarkovsky’s Ghost (Stalker)