The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

Legendary Prop Maker

Russell Bobbitt has been involved in prop making with some of the biggest franchises in film including Marvel and Star Trek! We had the chance to sit down with Russell recently to discuss his creative process, what makes him so passionate about creating things, and we learned a lot about behind the scenes of some of our favorite movies. You'll feel like a major insider as you listen to our conversation this week!

Follow Russel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marvelprops/

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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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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

Episodes 1-6

The team discusses the epic and dramatic first half of season 2 of the Disney+ series, Andor. This show continues to grow in intensity and intrigue as Andor and the leaders of the Rebellion move more and more towards an organized and official movement against the Empire. Our crew excitedly talks about what we love and what we don't love about the first half of the season, but don't worry, part two is coming soon!

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

A Review

The team discusses this groundbreaking sci-fi film from 2004! An all-star cast and stunning special effects fills the screen as this film went where no films had gone before into the world of green screens. It wasn't a box office hit at the time, but it enjoys a cult following now as new fans continue to discover it. See what our crew thinks about this unique stand-alone sci-fi film.

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

Author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko

Warning: This episode could make you fall in love with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! It may also cause you to go immediately to your local bookstore or jump onto Amazon to purchase The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko! Either way, this interview with Derek Tyler Attico will inspire you to be a better human and read more! We had a blast talking with Derek about his own story, the story of Captain Benjamin Sisko, and more! The energy and excitement in this episode is tangible! You'll be smiling the entire time you're listening, just like we were.

Purchase The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko on Amazon: https://a.co/d/dHs4hP0

Learn more about Derek: https://www.derekattico.com/

Listen to his podcast The Soul of the Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPlbcRYnO6A

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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 2025 Sci-Fi Film

In this episode, we're reviewing The Electric State, the latest sci-fi film to hit Netflix, with a star-studded cast and a futuristic storyline that mixes robots, mind uploads, and dystopian drama. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of this visually stunning, yet divisive film. From the 1990s-inspired aesthetic to the relationship between humans and machines, we dive deep into the film's themes, performances, and everything in between. Did it live up to the hype, or did it short-circuit its potential? Tune in to find out!

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

Remembering the Ground Breaking Series

The BIG Sci-Fi crew jumps ship for a moment to talk about the other space station! The name of the place is Babylon 5! We watched the pilot movie and episode 1 to see what we think about this now iconic sci-fi series.

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

And I Quote Host

Friend of the podcast, YouTuber, and podcast host, Ryan Permison joins us for a fun conversation about his fandom, his history in podcasting, and more! Ryan has had Adeena and Brian on his show "And I Quote" several times and so we wanted to return the favor. We are sure glad we did because is hilarious and his knowledge of fandom is unmatched! Sit back, relax, and get ready to laugh for this week's episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast.

Watch and listen to Ryan do his thing: https://www.youtube.com/@AndIQuoteChannel

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

2005 Animated Film

The classic story of Chicken Little gets a new sci-fi spin in this 2005 Disney film. Steve is a big fan and he leads our discussion this trip around the podcast block! This film has a lot of heart and charm, as well as something for everyone in the family to enjoy, especially if you love a bit of surprising sci-fi thrown into the mix. Step up to the plate and take a swing as this week's fun episode goes where we rarely go, into the animated universe!

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

Actor, Ballet Dancer, Writer, and More!

Former Ballet dancer, actor Alex Diehl, joins us in this week's fascinating episode! He appeared in Star Trek: Picard as several synth characters in the first and second season. He loves to write and is working on his own projects, too! We loved our time with Alex and you will love hearing about his life and work, as well as his home in Spain.

Support Alex's film: https://igg.me/at/graxa-film/x/8444865#/

Check out his Yoga app: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1536334332

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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

Film and Television Composer

We were thrilled to have Strange New Worlds and Prodigy composer, Nami Melumad, join us for a fascinating and fun discussion about her work on Trek and other films, as well as her love for Star Trek and music. We truly go where we haven't gone before on The BIG Sci-Fi by having Nami, our first composer, on the show! We had fun and we know you will too as she shares about what it's like to score music for films and television.

Learn more about Nami and her work: https://www.namicomposer.com/

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]

Music heard on this podcast opening is from Mikhail Smusev of SignmaMusicArt and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/sigmamusicart-36860929/

Music heard at the end of this podcast is from Ivan Ohanezov of PumpUpTheMind and provided by Pixabay. Listen to more of his music at: https://pixabay.com/users/pumpupthemind-19969411/

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