In this special memorial episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and 'Mel' celebrate the innovative acting career of the late Michael K. Williams who passed away Monday, September 6, 2021.    Known for delivering complicated, unforgettable performances, Michael K. Williams embodied his characters down to their souls. Although he held one hundred and ten acting credit, his portrayal of Lovecraft Country's, Montrose Freeman and The Wire's, Omar Little are among the most notable.

The Carnival is back to nerd out with impunity over Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Of course, trying to cram seven seasons of one of the greatest series of all time into a 2+ hour podcast is impossible. Oddly enough, host Maryck Allyson and James Robinson don't realize this until midway through the show.

So, in the first volume of Revisiting DS9, we fly into the Gamma Quadrant over Captain Benjamin Sisko aka Commander Benjamin Sisko, aka Emissary, aka The Sisko. 

The Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over sh**ty sci-fi parenting. In this episode host Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel spend damn near three hours indiscriminately passing judgment over sci-fi parents:

• Who neglect their teenagers to live their best life or save the universe.
• Who leave their kids unattended to get some midday a**.
• Who resent their kids because they won't follow in their murderous footsteps.
• Who gift their kids murderous pets to make up for their absence.
• And Gul Fu**ing DuKat 

We've been sent good weather which the carnival received with great joy!  The carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over the Season Finale of the Handmaid's Tale titled 'Wilderness'.  Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel wander in the woods over:

• Prison advocate, Serena Joy's list of demands.
• The Canadian legal system vs. the Gilead legal system.
• JIX
• That time, June organized a field trip for the therapy group she commandeered.
• The new chapter in Fred and Nick's father-son relationship,
• Geriatric Millenials.
• And how Serena got her finger back...well how Serena got a finger back.

While we didn't get the clown car of dead commanders that seemed to spark the season premiere of season four, we celebrate the deserving few that met their demise due to unnatural causes.  Thank you for following Sci-Fi Carnival through the Gilead journey and in the quiet words of Commander Lawrence, "Go with grace."

 

Blessed be the Canadian Prison System!  In this episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and guest host, Mel, lose their s**t over:

• Nick and June's Gilead love child,
• All the s**t we got wrong about Luke,
• The softer side of Aunt Lydia,
• Serena and Fred's future plans.
• Gilead Snitches
• And what became of Mrs. Keyes

June may be done, but we're not. Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over season four's episode eight titled "Testimony". Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel go all-in in their group therapy session over:

• When a totalitarian government is funding its war effort in your country of refuge,
• The problem with turning the other cheek.
• Serena's stank a** teal dress.
• The whereabouts of Janine,
• That time June commandeered group therapy.
• When the s**t don't even sound right on paper, but you supporting it anyway.

At Last Sci-Fi, Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over episode 7 of Handmaid's Tale Season 4.  We get deep into the potato chip aisle over, 

• Grocery shopping as a group
• What to do when your captors are living their best lives.
• Canadian prisons.
• Luke
• And whether Moira will get her groove back.

"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum"  The Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over episode 6 aka "The Vow."  Hosts Mark Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel wade through metaphorical waters over:

• Ride or die besties,
• Filler episodes,
• Too many flashbacks,
• Where the hell could Janine be,
• Tangents that have nothing to do with The Handmaid's Tale.

By his hand, the Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over the "Chicago" episode of The Handmaid's Tale.  Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel dive into the rubble of over:

• Janine's "mommy and me" dreams.
• The disappointment named Steve.
• Whether or not Aunt Lydia's treadmill is a Peloton.
• Gilead's growing liability also known as Nick.
• And what the hell does Aunt Lydia have on Commander Calhoun?

 Blessed be the Fruit Loops! The intrepid trio is back to nerd-out with impunity over the latest episode of Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale. In this Janine and Rita focused episode, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel wander in the wilderness over: 

• Pre-Gilead days and false advertising,
• Delusional-ass Serena,
• Janine calling bull**it,
• Much deserved sushi,
• And why we should all give June a fu**ing break.