Those Sci-Fi Guys

The guys continue the advancement of Spooky Season by reviewing Ghostbuster Frozen Empire. They go through the p[lot, the missteps, the valentines to the franchise. They explore what they loved about it and ultimately if they hope the franchise will continue

#Ghostbusters #FrozenEmpire #Ghosts #Scifi

The guys discuss the changing of the season and Mack’s distaste for the Fall. Cavman goes into how Mack has yet to see Deadpool and Wolverine and Mack defends himself by noting he doesn’t go out very much anymore. They talk about how social habits have changed lately and reminisce about their old Mall that was the sight of 8 bulls escaping this past weekend. Then the guys review the first two episodes of Agatha All Along. Both guys appreciated the project despite its uneven writing but are looking forward to how the season plays out.

#Marvel #AgathaHarkness #Agathaallalong #Witches #Scifi #KathrynHahn

The guys take the opportunity to review Prelude to Axanar, a Star Trek fan project detailing the Federation/Klingon War otherwise known as the Four Years War in the 2240's. In actual canon, Kirk and Spock were active in the war but it was noted that the enemy of the Battle for Axanar was not specified. #startrek #Federation #Klingons #scifi #Axanar

The guys reflect on 9/11 this year and discuss what they experienced. DT was in ROTC and in shock. Mack was in LA having nightmares about downtown LA burning. Mack shares an amusing Sleepless in Seattle moment. Then they go into how 9/11 affected Star Trek Enterprise. The episode that was filming when the attacks happened and the corresponding Xindi attack arc that took place in season 3. They review Battlestar Gallactica as well as Babylon 5 on how the same themes played in those respective shows from two different eras.

The guys open up with tributes to James Darren and James Earl Jones. They reminisce about some of their best roles and how their lives were influenced by them. Then the guys discuss the different instances od sports in Scifi. Turns out, there’s not a lot but the guys trudge along anyway!

The guys continue on with discussing more third season episodes in Deep Space 9 and Voyager which includes the 30th anniversary special featuring George Takei reprising his role of Sulu from Star Trek VI. Then they discuss the Xindi Arc and how Mack appreciated the long form serial format that told satisfying stories and wrapped them up at the end of each episode.

The guys are back from their mini break to discuss the different happenings in pop culture. Mack lanets how USC could have beat Florida in 2008 season. Cavman reflects on the Aaron Hernandez miniseries coming up. Then they go into their topic: best third season episodes for their third-year anniversary. They delve into Quantum Leap, Babylon 5, and more! Yes, Star Trek if explored too…

Mack begins by discussing The Gina Carano lawsuit with Disney and why Disney may have not settled yet. Then the guys analyze the latest Star Trek movie: Star Trek Beyond. DT thought it would be a good exercise for Mack to find optimism in the Kelvin Universe but it kind of backfired. Mack goes into everything he found heretical about Beyond and the unnecessary character aspects that were explored in Kirk.

The guys begin by discussing the opening ceremonies of the Paris Summer Olympics. They discuss the first Olympics they ever really remembered with DT Talking about the Dream Team and Mack discussing Atlanta. Then they go into more movies that are otherwise normal with fantastical elements such as What Women Want, Just Like Heaven and Hot Tub Time Machine. DT goes for a Christmas angle in July as well.

They guys open up the discussion with DT anticipating his 4 day weekend coming. Then the guys explore the nature of politics in Sci-Fi. They explore The intrigue in Star Trek VI when the Klingons reached out to the Federation after the Praxis catastrophe and the resistance thereof. They review how the “good guys” in Battlestar Galactica tried to rig an election and a few more!