The SciFi Diner Podcast

Michael Jan Friedman on The Company of Enhanced Beings & His Legion of Super-Heroes Inspiration New York Times bestselling author Michael Jan Friedman joins The SciFi Diner Podcast to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter for The Company of Enhanced Beings, a new collection of interconnected superhero stories inspired by his love of the Legion of […]

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 may be its boldest—and strangest—season yet. In this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we take a deep dive into Season 4 and ask the questions that stuck with us after the finale. Did the show’s wild genre experiments keep Star Trek fresh, or did Strange New Worlds […]

Alien Nation (1988) Isn’t Really a Sci-Fi Movie… Is It? We went back to 1988 to revisit a movie we remembered as science fiction. And we came away asking: Is Alien Nation actually a science-fiction movie? On this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we revisit Alien Nation, starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin—a film […]

Star Trek Went Full Muppets?! + 3 Body Problem, VisionQuest News, Scott Hertzog’s The Last King of Äncale What happens when Star Trek: Strange New Worlds turns the crew of the Enterprise into puppets? This week at the Sci-Fi Diner, we’re talking about one of Strange New Worlds’ strangest swings yet—and whether going full puppet […]

They Live Was a Warning — And 38 Years Later, It’s Terrifyingly Relevant What if John Carpenter’s They Live wasn’t just a sci-fi satire—but a warning? Released in 1988 and starring Roddy Piper and Keith David, They Live gave us alien overlords, subliminal advertising, those iconic sunglasses, and one of the most legendary fight scenes […]

Shore Leave 46 is in the books, and we’re breaking down everything from one of the East Coast’s longest-running science fiction conventions. From celebrity guests and vendor hall treasures to cosplay, panels, and unforgettable fan moments, we share what stood out—and what didn’t. The biggest conversation of the weekend centered on one panel that asked […]

RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever Forty years after its release, RoboCop remains far more than an over-the-top action movie filled with explosions, one-liners, and unforgettable villains. Beneath the chrome armor lies one of science fiction’s sharpest satires—a film that asks uncomfortable questions […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 512 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu The SciFi Diner Podcast returns with a full review and discussion of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. Did Lucasfilm successfully make the jump from streaming series to theatrical film? Does The Mandalorian & Grogu feel […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 511 – Interview With David Hewlett of Stargate Atlantis The longest interview in the history of The Diner is officially served! As we gear up for Shore Leave 46 (July 10–12, 2026 in Lancaster, PA!), we are sitting down with the legendary David Hewlett for a massive, wide-ranging conversation. We […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 510 – Interview With Stephanie Czajkowski; Celebrating Star Wars This week on The SciFi Diner Podcast, we celebrate 49 years of Star Wars and reflect on the galaxy far, far away that shaped generations of science fiction fans. We talk about our very first encounters with Star Wars — the […]