Season 5

Celebrating 100 episodes! We're celebrating 100 episodes this week! Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve have been podcasting together for two years with no signs of slowing down or stopping. This week our crew embarks on a journey down memory lane, discussing how we came together originally, what o...

With Astronaut Rick Mastracchio Join us as we journey through the art of discussion of the 2024 sci-fi film Spaceman! Adam Sandler stars and our friend and astronaut, Rick Mastracchio consulted on this film. We were very happy to welcome Rick back to the show and to talk about this "different...

Writer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Davy Perez joined us for a fun conversation about writing for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (seasons 1 and 2). He shares fascinating insights into the process for writing for this much beloved new series. He couldn't share anything concerning season 3, ...

Special reporting from Adeena! Set sail with us on a stellar journey in this special episode where Adeena recounts her time on board Star Trek: The Cruise VII! From engaging panels to exclusive performances and unexpected encounters with Star Trek legends, Adeena shares the scoop on this unique vo...

The 1984 Sci-Fi Film Greetings, Starfighter. You have been recruited to listen to this week's episode before you defend the frontier against Xur and the Ko-Dan armada! This 1984 sci-fi film has all the charm and adventure and cutting edge (for the time) special effects that still make it fun a...

The 1979 Disney Sci-Fi Film The year is 1979. The name of the movie is The Black Hole. This sci-fi film from Disney was it's own kind of something else, in our opinion. Part 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea and part 2001: A Space Odyssey. It had some nice touches and pieces, but does it stand the ...

New York Times Best Selling Author Dive deep in this episode with New York Times bestselling author David Mack, whose prolific writing career includes the newly released 'Firewall.' This novel takes us on Seven of Nine's journey from Voyager to Fenris Ranger. Join us as we explore no...

The 1972 Sci-Fi Film Come with us as we explore this one-of-a-kind conservation sci-film from the mind and heart of the legendary Douglas Trumbull. His direction of this 1972 film was unexpected, but executed with great love and care for the message of taking better care of our planet. Ahead of it...

The 1985 Sci-Fi Film Young Ethan Hawke and young River Phoenix star in this 1985 lack luster sci-fi film that had heart and good editing. We still had fun talking about this little known film that was outshined at the box office, coming out just one week after the release of another little film kn...

Hamilton, Picard, and Goosebumps! We had the opportunity and good fortune to sit down with the talented and versatile actor, Isa Briones! She has toured with Hamilton, stared in Star Trek: Picard (season 1 and 2), as well as the fresh new version of Goosebumps on Disney+! She was so much fun to sp...

A Sci-Fi Fan Who Writes Fresh Sherlock Holmes Tales! We had the delightful opportunity to spend an evening with Christopher D. Abbott, a reader's favorite award-winning author and a true master of storytelling. From his passion for Dr. Who to his best-selling Sherlock Holmes novels and novella...

Improvisational Discussion We improv and freestyle our way through this week's episode discussing all the things we are currently watching, reading, and listening to. Maybe you're being drawn to the same things and maybe we'll inspire you towards new shows, films, or books! This week&#...

A review of the groundbreaking film We review The Matrix, a film that changed everything and set a new standard for filmmaking. It was original and unique in an era of sequels and remakes. The crew discusses this now classic sci-fi film and whether it still holds up to today's standards for ex...

Trek writer on Voyager and Enterprise Phyllis Strong joins the crew this week to discuss her time writing for Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise! She wrote some memorable episodes and has lots of insight into these two Trek shows and beyond. You'll love getting to know Phyllis just like we did....

Today's special episode of The Big Sci-Fi Podcast shines the spotlight on one of our own – the talented Adeena, author of the captivating 'The Robot Galaxy' series and the upcoming 'Lunar Logic.' Join Brian, Cris, and Steve, as they delve into Adeena's journey from "not-...