The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

Michael and Denise OkudaMichael and Denise Okuda join the crew this week for an in-depth and insider look at Trek, Picard, and even the AppleTV+ show, For All Mankind (upon which they are tech consultants). Mike and Denise are legends within the Trek community as they have worked on TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT, the four TNG… 28 Apr 2023
1:06:58 2001: A Space OdysseyThis week Cris takes us on a trippy journey as we review on of the classic all-time science fiction films, 2001: A Space Odyssey. This film is usually ranked near the top of most all-time great science fiction films rankings and we explore why. We also explore what we love and dislike about this… 21 Apr 2023
1:14:31 Laura Banks: The Wrath of BlondeThis week we welcomed the beautiful and multi-talented, Laura Banks! Laura co-starred in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan as one of the female genetically enhanced humans. She manned the helm and had some great moments on screen in that classic film. Her story is a remarkeable one as she worked in… 14 Apr 2023
1:08:32 PICARD Review: Episodes 1-2The crew reviews the first 2 episodes of Picard (Season 3) this week. At the time of this recording these episodes were freshly released. If you haven't watched this season...you are in for a ride! And, there are an amazing, action-packed, intriguing, and heart-wrenching 8 episodes for you to… 6 Apr 2023
36:02 J.D. Cullum InterviewJ.D. Cullum joins us this week to talk about his role as Toral in the TNG 2 part episode - Redemption. He played the role of the son of Duras, and brither to the infamous Duras sisters! He has had a long and impressive career outside of his guest role on Trek, however, appearing in such shows as… 31 Mar 2023
1:00:40 The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951 film)The Day The Earth Stood Still is one of the all-time classic and best science fiction films ever made. The entire crew agrees and we enjoyed rewatching and reviewing this film so we could discuss it and argue about it on this week's episode! WARNING WILL ROBINSON: Much banter and many tangents are… 24 Mar 2023
53:27 Jamie Anderson InterviewWe welcome Jamie Anderson, son to the legendary Gerry Anderson to the podcast this week! We had the best time talking to Jamie about his dad's groundbreaking legacy in television, and he tells us some incredible and amazing stories of his own life and experience growing up and in the entertainment… 17 Mar 2023
1:32:34 Rick Mastracchio - Astronaut and Sci-Fi ConsultantFormer NASA astronaut, Rick Mastracchio, joins us for a fascinating conversation about his time in NASA and the many different adventures and experiences he's had over the years. He also consults on various sci-fi shows and films! We had a blast with Rick and so will you as you listen to this… 10 Mar 2023
45:03 StowawayThis week our crew reviews the 2021 Netflix film, Stowaway. The film, starring Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, Toni Collette, and Shamier Anderson is a rivetting outerspace (journey to Mars) adventure gone wrong as an accidental passenger is discovered. This fourth person threatens to ruine the… 3 Mar 2023
1:12:47 1 Year Anniversary with Doug DrexlerIt's our one year anniversary here at The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to invite back one of our favorite guests, Doug Drexler. Doug is an Academy Award winner and has worked extensively on Star Trek through the years. He's made his mark in television and… 24 Feb 2023
1:26:24 Blade RunnerThe crew got together to discuss the classic sci-fi film Blade Runner and it's sequel, Blade Runner 2049. These unique and innovative stories stand apart in the world of science fiction film making and Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve really dive deep into the themes and storylines of these two… 17 Feb 2023
1:30:33 The BIG Star Trek Movie Ranking: Part 2We love the Star Trek films and we love talking about them! Ranking them, however, is another story! Soooo hard to rank the films we adore (for the most part), but we are willing to sacrifice for the sake of our listeners and their entertainment. Let us know what you think about our list! This is… 10 Feb 2023
49:43 The BIG Star Trek Movie Ranking, Part 1Without a doubt, this is the BIGGEST topic we have ever tackled! Ranking our beloved Trek films is hard enough when we make our own individual lists. Put all four of us in a Zoom room and ask us to make one single list, an official list of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, and you're asking for lots of back… 3 Feb 2023
59:21 Deep Space Nine: 30th Anniversary CelebrationStar Trek: Deep Space Nine went boldly where no Star Trek show had ever gone before. The show debuted in January of 1993 and forever changed the landscape of the Star Trek universe. It was darker and infused a spiritual eliment into the story telling on a regular basis. It was not wiley received… 27 Jan 2023
1:02:02 Robinson Crusoe on Mars Vs. The MartianWe compare a classic science fiction film made when we knew little about the planet Mars versus The Martian, a modern science fiction film made with a much more realistic and knowledgeable understanding of the red giant. Both films have their own level of charm and allow for a bit of "willing… 20 Jan 2023
1:30:43 David Livingston, Part 2Part two of our interview with director, David Livingston, is full of incredible stories from behind the scenes from TNG, DS9, VOY, and ENT! He tells some stories we have never heard before and we were so honored to have him spend some time with us. If you're a Trek fan, you do not want to miss… 13 Jan 2023
59:53 Interview with David Livingston, Part 1We're kicking the New Year off with a bang as we welcome director and photographer, David Livingston on the show! David directed over 60 episodes of Star Trek from TNG - ENT and also did a bit of producing and writing. He is currently working as a professional photographer for Getty Images, and is… 6 Jan 2023
52:04 Andor: A Long Time Ago Before Rogue One and A New HopeCris leads us in a passionate and intriguing discussion about the Disney+ series, Andor. This series has been called "the best show on television" and has received rave reviews for it's production value and high level of acting. Listen in as we talk about this part of the Star Wars saga. This… 30 Dec 2022
1:20:19 Shootin' the Trek with Larry Nemecek, aka Dr. TrekThe incomparable Larry Nemecek, also known as Dr. Trek, joins us for an interesting and fun look at his experience working within the Star Trek universe through the years as an historian and record keeper of all things Trek. He wrote the Star Trek: The Next Generation - Companion, released in 1992… 23 Dec 2022
1:31:58 A Review of the Film, Dune (2021)This week we discuss the 2021 film adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune. This update gives fans a new look and perspective of one of the all-time classic and unique stories within the science fiction genre. Listen to see what our crew thinks of this film and how the story was portrayed in this film… 16 Dec 2022
1:05:08 David Gerrold - Trouble with Tribbles and More!Welcome to season 3 of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! In this season opener, we have the privilege of talking with David Gerrold who wrote one of the most famous and popular Trek episodes of all time, The Trouble With Tribbles (OST). David also worked on the first season of TNG, but is a prolific and… 9 Dec 2022
1:24:34 What Does Frank Think About Lower Decks?We wrap up our "What Does Frank Think Series" with a fun conversation about the popular Star Trek cartoon, Lower Decks. Frank has some thoughts and, guess what? So do the rest of the crew! Thanks Frank for being a part of our podcast in these in-between seasons special content! Subscribe to our… 8 Dec 2022
14:50 What Does Frank Think About the Star Wars Saga?Frank joins us for a another "frank" discussion about the Star Wars Saga. We love Trek the most, but we are also big fans of the Wars. Is Frank? Listen to this episode to find out! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for additional content! Join our Facebook Group to interact with Adeena, Brian, Cris… 6 Dec 2022
14:56 What Does Frank Think? A Frank Conversation About His Top 3 FilmsFrank gives us his top 3 favorite films of all time and you might be surprised. His picks are thoughtful and meaningful for him, as they should be! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Join our Facebook Group to interact more with Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve. We're building a… 4 Dec 2022
15:01 What Does Frank Think? A Frank Discussion about the Kobyashi MaruFrank is back an answering more questions about the Kobyashi Maru test as seen in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and various other incarnations of Trek. Frank gets really "frank" with us on this one! Subscribe to our YouTube page for more video content! Follow us on Instagram for updates and news!… 2 Dec 2022
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