Apr 11, 2024
It's the big daddy of Space Opera but this time the House of Mouse is running the show. We discuss the Disney Star Wars trilogy, The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) on the podcast.
We unpack what happened to the much beloved Star Wars saga once Goegre Lucas handed over the...
Mar 28, 2024
"It’s not a prophecy, it’s a story."
The eagerly awaited moment is finally here – the sequel to Dune. Matt's super fan knowledge resurfaces as we delve into Denis Villeneuve's Dune parts one and two.
Get ready to journey into the deserts of Arrakis with us once again as we talk worm riding, sacred bodily fluids,...
Mar 14, 2024
We're thrilled to have Tiffani Angus, writer and half of the dynamic duo behind Spec Fic For Newbies joining us this week.
Together we plunge into the colourful world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, zeroing in on the space opera adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok.
We discuss growing superhero...
Feb 29, 2024
We're back on our journey through space opera. This time we've got the ultimate horror aficionado and cult TV enthusiast, Mike Muncer, joining us as we dive into the beloved TV series Firefly (2002) and its unexpected cinematic sequel, Serenity (2005).
We unravel the mysteries of the TV show's cult following,...
Jan 18, 2024
This week we're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to dive into the hilarious world of space opera parodies. We'll be dissecting Mel Brooks' iconic spoof of Star Wars, Spaceballs, and Dean Parisot's love letter to Star Trek fandom, Galaxy Quest.
We explore the intersection between comedy and science fiction as...