We are getting this episode out later than planned, but it is a special one and worth the wait. As humanity tries to understand the rise of artificial intelligence, Patrick and I sit down with our contributing hosts Peter from the Midwest and Micah Greene to talk about JOI in the time of AI.

AI is here in every corner of our lives now, from ChatGPT to large language systems to the generative engines reshaping art and communication. With this new reality around us, how does JOI read today. Does she feel different? Does she come across as something more troubling or more harmless? Has the world changed enough that her presence in the Blade Runner universe means something new.

We explore all of it in this episode. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

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In this episode, Patrick and Jaime open the vault and take you behind the curtain of Blade Runner 2099. Fresh from their virtual set visit, they walk you through an array of exclusive behind-the-scenes imagery, offering a rare glimpse into the making of Amazon’s long-awaited series.

Rumors suggest that 2099 returns to the haunting beauty and texture of Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece , but how true are those claims? Your hosts dive into the details: the architecture, the props, the atmosphere, and the spirit of what they’ve seen. Are we truly stepping back into the neon-soaked dream of the original film, or are we witnessing a new world take shape?

Settle in and enjoy this one. It was an extraordinary experience for us, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you.

* A correction: Drew Struzan was the creator of the Final Cut poster, not the original. That one was by John Alvin.

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In this episode Jaime and Patrick sit down with the writer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus | Las Vegas, Nancy Collins. From the ins and outs of writing a comic like Blade Runner, to her connections with Swamp Thing, Nancy covers a lot of ground as she traverses the world that Philip K. Dick started. Join us for this very thorough discussion. We hope you enjoy. 

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Believe it or not, it's been SIX YEARS since David Leach has been on our show. Last time, we were discussing the imminent release of the first arc of Blade Runner Titan comics. Now, we're about to get three massive omnibus releases collecting Blade Runner 2019, Blade Runner 2029, and Blade Runner 2039 (and a whole lot more).

It was nice to take a moment to reflect back on all that's happened since 2019 in Blade Runner comic-dom—and to look ahead at what's to come!

More Blade Runner comics talk coming next month, so stay tuned!

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A few weeks ago, we spotted a fan-made trailer for a project called Do Androids Dream by a filmmaker named Scott Marczewski. This one-minute trailer—which you should watch here—is gorgeously shot and suffused with love of Blade Runner, and we knew we had to track Scott down to have him on the show.

In today's episode, Jaime and Patrick chat with Scott about his project, why Blade Runner, DADOES, and Blade Runner 2049 continue to resonate so deeply with fans around the world, and what we all hope future Blade Runner projects get right.

Again, make sure you watch the trailer first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T50pWNZbOA

And subscribe to Scott's YouTube channel, where you will be the first to see the next trailer (which goes live in just a couple weeks!): https://www.youtube.com/@LumenProductionsOfficial

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It's been awhile since our last Anatomy of a Scene episode, so we thought we'd revisit the format with an especially impactful scene from Blade Runner 2049: Luv's death at the hands of K.

Sylvia Hoeks' performance is a thing of wonder. The score is ravishing. This complicated, astonishing narrative reaches its denouement. 

Let's talk about it!

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In this ultra-special episode, Jaime and Patrick sit down with Vicki Rhodes, assistant director on Blade Runner, to uncover the incredible behind-the-scenes stories of this cinematic landmark. From all-night shoots to ostrich wrangling, Vicki shares a perspective few have ever heard, a journey into the making of a film that continues to define and defy its genre. This is a riveting conversation, and we’re so grateful to Vicki for pulling back the curtain and sharing her memories of a world that still fascinates us all.

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We're proud to announce our inaugural episode of our exclusive Patreon series, Off-World. In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by patron and listener David Hanbury as we go through the costumes of the first Blade Runner film. What makes the designs of the costumes in Ridley Scott's seminal film so iconic? Which costume is your favorite? Do the costumes in Denis Villeneuve' s sequel, Blade Runner 2049 live up to the original film? We answer all of these questions and more!

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Alex Garland's Devs is a heady sci-fi series that asks some Big Questions about the nature of reality, the things that make us human, and the inescapable reality of loss—so if you love Blade Runner, you'll likely love this show!

In today's installment of our ongoing Blade Runner Ties series, Jaime and Patrick look at Devs through the lens of Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. Let us know if you have other suggestions for this series!

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In the second installment of our Blade Runner Ties series, Patrick, Peter, and Jaime dive into Spike Jonze’s Her (2013). Set in a near-future world, the film tells the story of Theodore, a man who falls in love with his operating system—voiced beautifully by Scarlett Johansson. While there are undeniable connections to Blade Runner 2049 in the characters of JOI and Samantha, there are also some striking differences that set them apart. We explore these parallels and much more in this exciting new episode.

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