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Discussing all "genre" media and geek culture from an unapologetically progressive perspective. ... more
FAQs about Open World Chat:How many episodes does Open World Chat have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.
January 13, 2025Underappreciated good stuffOne episode after talking about dumb sci-fi, we return to talk about excellent sci fi and fantasy that doesn't get enough love, be it from critics, fanboys, general audiences, or just due to the fog of the passage of time....more50minPlay
December 30, 2024Dumb sci fiDumb sci fi. The title says it all. Not just bad, not just ill-considered. Dumb. Come on, see if we mention your favorite book or movie We dare ya....more51minPlay
December 16, 2024The Top 18 Evil AIsIt's the AI era! You want to know how bad it can get? Check out the list of most evil artificial intelligences. Come on and tell us what (who?) we missed, even if some of them are a little obvious (we're looking at you Stanley Kubrick)....more1h 27minPlay
December 02, 2024Drugs, Drug Culture, and Addiction in Sci-FiMark and John get on drugs for an episode that looks at the different way drugs, drug culture, and addiction in general are treated in science fiction over the decades, and there turns out to be quite a bit to talk about. Come on in and get your OWC fix!...more44minPlay
November 18, 2024The Love Episode!!!Love. Exciting and new. etc.Come on aboard as we look back at love and romance in sci-fi over the decades, along with how it reflects society. Do we mention your favorite couple? (probably not since we forgot Han and Leia... oops). But that's okay. It's still super cool. From Flash Gordon and Dale to Willow and Tara, we've got it all (or at least all that could fit into 40 minutes)....more44minPlay
November 04, 2024Federation and Empire? Imperialism in Star TrekDr. Leigh McKagen comes back - willingly, even - where we discuss the often disappointing but always interesting topic of the imperial nature of Star Trek and the Federation! Join us for a little Trek tough love....more1h 14minPlay
October 21, 2024Top 18 most influential sci-fi moviesJohn and Mark tell you how it is as they go down their list of the 18 most influential sci-fi movies. Give a listen and nod your head, roll your eyes, or scowl at the picks and the reasons why....more1h 10minPlay
October 07, 2024When Sci-Fi and Comics are Repackaged Greek MythsMark and John examine stories in sci-fi and comics that are simply retellings of classical mythological stories. Turns out they're everywhere....more36minPlay
September 23, 2024Star Trek and Military PowerWhat is the nature of power and military strategy in Star Trek's Federation? Our own Mark Card examines this question. John just kind of goes "mm-hmm" a lot....more35minPlay
September 09, 2024The 70s and sci fi paranoia cinemaWe always hear about those paranoid 70s political thrillers, but a similar phenomenon was happening in the sci fi of the era - and it set the pace for many of the sci fi movies to come. Come on in and join us for a heaping helping of Soylent Green and more......more37minPlay
FAQs about Open World Chat:How many episodes does Open World Chat have?The podcast currently has 81 episodes available.