The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

The 1951 Classic Sci-Fi Film.

This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew journeys back to the golden age of cinematic science fiction to explore the apocalyptic spectacle of George Pal’s 1951 classic, When Worlds Collide. Long before asteroid‑impact blockbusters and CGI‑driven disaster epics, this film dared to imagine humanity’s final days—and the desperate scramble to survive the unthinkable.

Join the team as they dig into the movie’s groundbreaking visual effects, its surprisingly urgent themes of global responsibility, and the moral dilemmas that arise when only a select few can escape Earth’s destruction. From its bold, biblical overtones to its earnest optimism about humanity’s future among the stars, When Worlds Collide remains a fascinating artifact of early sci‑fi cinema.

Expect lively debate, deep-cut trivia, and plenty of BIG sci‑fi energy as the hosts unpack why this film still resonates, how it shaped the disaster genre, and what it reveals about the hopes and anxieties of the post‑war era.

Strap in—the rocket is launching, the clock is ticking, and the conversation is out of this world.

Adeena Reporting

Adeena reports about her experience from the Star Trek cruise and shares all the fun details about what it was like being aboard a ship filled with Trekkies and Trek celebrities! Brian, Cris, and Steve hang on her every word as they only wish they could have been there, too!

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

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https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Across the 8th Dimension

This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we strap in for one of the wildest, most delightfully eccentric rides in sci‑fi cinema as we dive deep into the 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

Buckaroo Banzai isn’t just a neurosurgeon. Or a rock star. Or a particle‑physicist‑slash‑comic‑book‑hero. He’s all of the above—and somehow that’s only the beginning. From Red Lectroids to jet‑car dimension‑hopping to a cast packed with unforgettable performances, this film has carved out a unique place in sci‑fi history.
We explore why this movie continues to inspire such passionate fandom, how its chaotic charm became part of its legacy, and what makes Buckaroo Banzai such a singular cinematic experience.

Whether you’re a longtime Blue Blaze Irregular or you’re stepping into the 8th Dimension for the first time, this episode is packed with fun insights, behind‑the‑scenes tidbits, and our signature BIG Sci‑Fi banter.

So grab your oscillation overthruster and join us as we boldly go… wherever Buckaroo Banzai takes us next.

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
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https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Trek Talks 5!

The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast welcomes the incomparable John Billingsley—beloved to Trek fans everywhere as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek: Enterprise—for a lively and meaningful conversation about Trek Talks 5, the annual charity event benefiting the Hollywood Food Coalition.

John joins Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve to share why this event matters, how the Trek community continues to rally around causes that uplift people in need, and what fans can expect from this year’s lineup of guests, panels, and behind‑the‑scenes stories. Along the way, we dive into John’s passion for advocacy, the power of fandom to make real‑world impact, and the joy of bringing people together for a purpose bigger than ourselves.

If you love Star Trek, community, and conversations that mix humor, heart, and hope, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Trek Talks 5 supports the Hollywood Food Coalition’s mission to provide consistent, nutritious meals and essential services to unhoused and food‑insecure neighbors in Los Angeles.

Learn more and get involved at Trek Talks 5: https://www.trektalks.net/

To Khan or Not to Khan

In this week’s episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, Brian, Cris, and Steve tackle Star Trek: Into Darkness with full‑throttle enthusiasm. From its bold reinterpretation of classic Trek lore to its high‑octane action sequences, this film continues to spark debate across the fandom — and our crew is more than ready to jump into the fray.

We explore:
• The film’s ambitious themes of vengeance, militarization, and moral compromise
• Benedict Cumberbatch’s polarizing but powerful performance
• The Kelvin Timeline’s unique flavor of Trek storytelling
• What the movie gets spectacularly right… and what still makes us groan
• How Into Darkness fits into the broader Trek legacy

Whether you love this movie, struggle with it, or simply enjoy hearing passionate sci‑fi fans break it all down, this episode is a must‑listen.

Available everywhere you enjoy your favorite podcasts — and proudly part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network.

The First Five Episodes

🎓 Welcome to Starfleet Academy — Class Is Now in Session! 🚀
In this week’s episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve dive head‑first into the first five episodes of the brand‑new Starfleet Academy series. From fresh faces and bold storytelling choices to surprising character arcs and the evolving tone of Starfleet life, the crew breaks down what’s working, what’s weird, and what’s wonderfully Trek about this new addition to the franchise.

If you’re watching the series, curious about it, or just love hearing passionate sci‑fi fans dig into new Trek, this episode is for you.

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

The 1970 Sci-Fi Film

In this episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew dives into one of the most fascinating—and unsettling—techno‑thrillers of the classic sci‑fi era: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970). This underrated gem imagines a world where humanity hands global security over to a supercomputer… only to discover that the machine has ideas of its own.

Join the team as they explore the film’s bold themes of artificial intelligence, Cold War paranoia, and the uneasy relationship between human freedom and technological control. They unpack the film’s prophetic warnings, its surprisingly grounded scientific concepts, and the unforgettable performance of Eric Braeden as Dr. Charles Forbin—the man who built a system he can no longer command.

Expect lively discussion, sharp insights, and plenty of BIG sci‑fi energy as the hosts revisit what makes this film a standout in the genre’s history. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Colossus or discovering it for the first time, this episode will have you thinking about the line between creator and creation long after the credits roll.

Tune in, think deeply, and boldly go into the world of classic sci‑fi cinema

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

The Infamous DS9 Episode

In this lively and laughter‑filled episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into one of Deep Space Nine’s most delightfully bizarre adventures — “Move Along Home.” From hopscotch‑like puzzles to the Wadi’s mysterious game of Chula, this DS9 outing gives us plenty to unpack, debate, and celebrate.

Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve explore every corner of this cult‑favorite episode, sharing what makes it charming, frustrating, unexpectedly deep, and endlessly rewatchable. Along the way, the conversation takes some beautiful detours — from the nature of early‑season DS9 experimentation to the joys of Trek’s willingness to get weird, whimsical, and wonderfully theatrical.

If you love DS9, quirky Trek episodes, or just hearing a group of friends have a blast dissecting sci‑fi storytelling, this is an episode you’ll want to queue up immediately.
Allamaraine… move along home!

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

Best Selling Author

In this standout episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author Hugh Howey—the visionary mind behind the Silo series, the story that inspired Apple TV’s acclaimed hit show Silo.

Hugh joins the crew for a rich, thoughtful, and often surprising conversation about world‑building, creative resilience, and the journey from independently published author to global phenomenon. We explore the origins of Wool, the evolution of the Silo universe, and how its themes of survival, truth, and human nature resonate so powerfully with audiences today.

Listeners will enjoy Hugh’s candid reflections on adapting his work for television, collaborating with showrunners, and watching his characters come to life on screen. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the books, a devotee of the Apple TV series, or simply fascinated by the craft of science fiction storytelling, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and plenty of BIG sci‑fi fun.

Strap in as we dive deep into the silo—and into the mind of one of Sci-Fi's most influential modern authors!

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com

The Final Frontier?

The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast crew boldly goes… into Star Trek V: The Final Frontier! Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve dive deep into one of the most debated films in Trek history. From its heartfelt character moments to its infamous production challenges, the team unpacks what works, what doesn’t, and why this movie still sparks such passionate conversation among fans.

Whether you consider it an underrated gem or a glorious misfire, this episode brings humor, insight, and plenty of Trek‑loving honesty. Join the crew as they explore Shatner’s directorial vision, the search for God, campfire bonding, and the unforgettable question: “What does God need with a starship?”

This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your feedback, suggestions, and ideas. Take a moment to send us an email at [email protected]

Theme music for season 10 was created with AI from the Suno platform with prompts from Brian Donahue.

Check our podcast out and learn more about the other great podcasts on the network by visiting trekgeeks.com.

We've got the merch! If you want BIG Sci-Fi swag, check out this link and support us by wearing us everywhere you go! www.teepublic.com/thebigscifipodcast

Check out all of our social links in one place:
https://linktr.ee/thebigscifipodcast

Check out Cris' amazing YouTube channel for Trek content galore:
https://www.youtube.com/@yellingaboutstartrek1532

Check out Brian's new book available at Amazon for Kindle and in paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Brian-Donahue/author/B0C3BQ93VD

Subscribe for free to Brian's Substack page where he writes original science fiction and fantasy: https://bdonahue.substack.com/

Listen to Brian's music including his new brand new compilation album "My Story" at: https://www.reverbnation.com/765591/album/330256

Find Adeena's books here: https://crazyrobot.myshopify.com/

Follow her on Substack here: https://beyondthedroid.substack.com