Sci-Fi Carnival

New Year, new carnival.  Yeah right! But seriously, in this episode hosts Marcyck Allyson and Harley J. soul search on what it means to nerd-out with impunity and pledge to cover science fiction beyond mainstream blockbusters.  We list:

• werewolves
• all things woke
• sci-fi books other than Octavia Butler
• and hard WOKE science.

  As we stand at the thresholds of 2023, the gang at Sci-Fi Carnival gather for one last 2022 hurrah.  Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi highlights from season three of 2020 aka 2022.  We rewind the similation to discuss: 

• Sci-Fi creators In Memoriam
• Updates on Nuclear fusion
• Cancelled Sci-Fi Favorites (cough...cough...Raised by Wolves)
• Directors who need two billion dollars to break even.
• The women of Wakanda
• And trauma porn.

****This Episode of Sci-Fi Carnival Contains Severe to Profound SPOILERS!!!!! You've been warned.****

The intrepid trio is back to nerd-out with impunity over the much anticipated Black Panther sequel: Wakanda Forever. Ryan Coogler has once again delivered a masterpiece, and hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson and Mel are here for it. In this episode we dissect:

• The unspoken audience code of conduct
• The evolution of Shuri
• Namor and the Talokan people
• The 'recast T'Challa controversy'
• The Bronzeville Winery Wakanda after party
• And the unforgettable T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) Tribute

Trick or Treat! Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi and Religion. That's right, host Maryck Allyson and Harley J. Robinson wander aimlessly through the virtual wilderness while discusing:

• Good times in Gilead
• Child neglect and Children of the Corn
• The church of Transformers
• Velocipastor
• And God's special creature. R.I.P. Eddie Barzoon

The Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over surrealism in science fiction. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel peel back the paint on some of their favorite sci-fi, films, books and TV shows.

Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Jordan Peele's latest horror film, NOPE.  Although united in their love for Sci-Fi, the Sci-Fi Carnival crew are vehemetly divided on their review of this summer blockbuster hit.

Passions run high as hosts Markyck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel lock horns over: 

• Disgruntled hollywood animals
• Humans' obsession with "Dominion over all".
• The perfect shot
• And irresponsible siblings.

In this special memorial episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson celebrate the life and social impact of the late Nichelle Nichols, who passed away on July 30, 2022.

Although she is best known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, her contributions on and off screen advanced both the  the Civil Rights Movement and NASA space program.

Have the rising cost of streaming services got you hovering over the cancel button? Or perhaps, it's day eight of that seven day free trial you planned to cancel before the charges hit.  

Well, before you part ways with your greedy a$$ streaming provider, the crew at Sci-Fi Carnival has compiled a Sci-fi binge list guaranteed to keep you entertained until it's time to pay again.

*Note: Sci-fi Carnival did not receive a yankee dime for the contents of this podcast. 

We got the Sci-Fi carnies together to nerd-out over the latest Wakanda Forever Trailer in a much overdue Sci-Fi Carnival Buzz Shot. Hosts, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel wrack their sci-fi minds over 

• Queen Ramonda's U.N. speech
• Marvel Tourist and Posers
• Wakanda Forever trailers, then and now
• W'Kabi
• Namor
• F***king Fanboys.

The carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity of over the sounds of science fiction.  We get lost in the chords over: 

• The theme songs that shape a genre
• Why some herz hurt and others don't
• The soundtrack of science fiction
• And  another Interstellar tangent.