Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsPerfect Organism is the premier Alien Saga podcast on the internet. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!
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196 // Interviewing Andy Kelly, Author of Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion
July 19, 2022 09:23 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBAlien: Isolation is the sort of game that attracts a certain type of Alien obsessive: packed with lore, overflowing with aesthetic detail, and completely unrelenting in its difficulty and terror, Isolation is an extraordinary achievement in game design that continues to enthrall Alien fans eight years after its release. Andy Kelly is a video game journalist who has written extensively about Alien: Isolation from the very beginning. Along the way, he's amassed a wealth of interviews, behind-...
195 // A Man With a Future: Discussing Dr. Clemens
July 05, 2022 21:34 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBCharles Dance's portrayal of Dr. Jonathan Clemens in Alien 3 is a layered look at how substance abuse, grief, and loss function in the Alien universe. In this roundtable, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and Andie are joined by first-time guest Forrest MacKnight for an in-depth examination of this fascinating character. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find...
194 // Interviewing Shiromi Arserio, Narrator of Alien: Colony War and Alien: Into Charybdis
June 21, 2022 19:34 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBTwo recent Alien novels—Alien: Into Charybdis by Alex White and Alien: Colony War by David Barnett—share a common audiobook narrator. What you might not know about this narrator, though, is she's just as much an Alien nerd as you are! Shiromi Arserio's website describes her as an "Accent Chameleon," and listening to her work on these recent novels is a masterclass on how to balance character, dialect, and storytelling tension in a way that's at once unobtrusive and yet utterly riveting. Sh...
193 // Propstore & Perfect Organism Podcast presents: An Aliens Panel Discussion
June 14, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 111 MBPerfect Organism was honored to be asked by Propstore to host a panel discussion with ALIENS actors Ricco Ross, Mark Rolston, and ALIENS Visual Effects Supervisor Pat McClung. This event was hosted on top of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles and included industry players, fans and more. Please join us as we unveil this very special episode, hosted by Jaime Prater and Christian Matzke. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects...
192 // Prometheus at Ten Years: A Roundtable Retrospective
June 07, 2022 20:55 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBOn June 8, 2012, Prometheus ushered in a controversial—and wildly new—era in Alien history. How has Prometheus aged in the decade since it was released? What themes have stuck? How has it shown up across other works throughout the expanded Alien universe, and how do those works bring Prometheus in new directions? In this roundtable, Jaime, Patrick, Perry, and Maj discuss Prometheus' past, present, and future. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our othe...
191 // The Promise of a Flower: Discussing Dillon
May 24, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 74 MBCharles S. Dutton's performance as Leonard Dillon in Alien 3 is one of those portrayals that seems almost star-crossed. With his thrilling speeches, deep humanity, and murky past, Dillon is a character who becomes more special the more time you spend with him—a character that makes us ask Big Questions, like what is redemption? Can you find it even after you've committed atrocities? Where do you search for hope at the Ass End of Space? Dutton, with his own troubled past and remarkable actin...
190 // Charles de Lauzirika’s Alien 3 Assembly Cut Commentary
May 09, 2022 13:39 - 2 hours - 149 MBCharles de Lauzirika is the Restoration Producer of the Alien 3 Assembly Cut, as well as the director of Wreckage and Rage, the definitive behind-the-scenes account of Alien 3 (which you may have seen, in various forms, on both the Quadrilogy and Anthology boxsets). He reached out to us after our previous Assembly Cut commentary went live on Alien Day and asked if we'd like to watch it again, only this time with him on the commentary panel! Jaime, Patrick, and Christian had the immense plea...
190 // Charles De Lauzirika’s Alien 3 Assembly Cut Commentary
May 09, 2022 13:39 - 2 hours - 149 MBCharles De Lauzirika is the Restoration Producer of the Alien 3 Assembly Cut, as well as the director of Wreckage and Rage, the definitive behind-the-scenes account of Alien 3 (which you may have seen, in various forms, on both the Quadrilogy and Anthology boxsets). He reached out to us after our previous Assembly Cut commentary went live on Alien Day and asked if we'd like to watch it again, only this time with him on the commentary panel! Jaime, Patrick, and Christian had the immense plea...
189 // Interviewing Sarah Welch-Larson, Author of Becoming Alien
April 26, 2022 18:59 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBSarah Welch-Larson's Becoming Alien is subtitled ... The Beginning and End of Evil in Science Fiction's Most Idiosyncratic Film Franchise, and that should tell you everything you need to know about why we were so thrilled to chat with her! Becoming Alien is a philosophical examination of all six canonical films—an exploration of deep themes like the nature of evil and the things that make us human. Join Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and Sarah as they don their headlamps and venture into...
188 // Alien 3 | The Assembly Cut Commentary
April 26, 2022 16:00 - 2 hours - 272 MBHappy Alien Day! As is our tradition (and for as long as we can) Perfect Organism releases a commentary episode every 04.26. This year, in honor of the 30 year anniversary of Alien 3, Patrick, Maj, & Jaime sat down and recorded a commentary track for the assembly cut of Alien 3. We hope you enjoy! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our close...
ALIEN: Abandon - A Brand New Audio Drama
April 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBStarring Liam Richards, Terry Cooper, & Perry Chicos as Elliot From an original script by Jaime Prater * Directed by Jaime Prater Original Score by Patrick Greene * Planet sound by Patrick Greene Sound design by Jaime Prater * Additional sounds by Xander House Produced by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast * Edited by Jaime Prater With Chase Cupo as the voice of Stratos & Micah Greene as the voice M.U.T.H.U.R. *special thanks to Maj & Christian Matzke* Alien Abandon was...
187 // Into The Abyss: 30 Years of Alien 3 | A Roundtable Discussion
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBAs Perfect Organism Podcast dives into our celebration of the 30 year anniversary of Alien 3, we decided to start off our conversations about the nature of the film. How did you feel about the film going into it? Did you know that Hicks & Newt would meet their tragic fate before you saw it? Have you been able to get over their deaths? Is Alien 3 a film that's found its rightful place? The team at Perfect Organism sits down to talk about all of this, setting the stage for a series of episodes...
186 // Fandom Spotlight: Interviewing Alaric Hahn - Founder of Alien Day
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBWe kick off Alien Day 2022 with an interview with its original founder, Alaric Hahn. Host Christian Matzke sits down for an in-depth and satisfying conversation covering the first Alien Day in 2015, the films, and so much more. Happy Alien Day, and enjoy! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds ...
185 // Alien Day & Celebrating 30 Years of Alien 3
April 12, 2022 01:51 - 26 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this brief episode, Jaime and Patrick get together to discuss Perfect Organism's content itinerary for Alien Day 2022. From our brand new full-length audio drama ALIEN: Abandon, to a very intimate and exhaustive Assembly Cut commentary, this year's Alien Day promises to be one for the ages. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed...
184 // Meeting the Cast of ALIENS: NYC WinterCon 2022
March 29, 2022 21:07 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBAfter a couple of years locked in the old freezerinos, fandoms are starting to reconnect in person again. Earlier this month, the New York City WinterCon provided a fantastic opportunity for Aliens fans to meet one another—and to meet many of the Colonial Marines themselves! In this episode, Andie and Christian tell Jaime and Patrick all about their Con experience—Andie as a volunteer working with the cast, and Christian as a costumed attendee. Ever wonder if Mark Rolston is a tea guy or a ...
183 // There’s Movement: What Scares You? | A Roundtable Discussion
March 15, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this lively episode, the Perfect Organism team all sits down to discuss some of the scariest moments that have stuck with them in movies. From John Carpenter's The Thing, to Alex Garland's Annihilation, what has the capability to scare us can run the gamut. From the psychological and physical, to the emotional. Fear is a complex emotion, affecting all of us in very different ways. Join us as we explore them. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our ...
Breaking News Update : Fede Alvarez To Direct an Alien Film for Hulu
March 05, 2022 19:44 - 21 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this short breaking news update, Jaime and Patrick sit down to discuss the announcement of Fede Alvarez helming the next Alien film directly for Hulu. What does this film mean for the Noah Hawley-produced Alien series? Will this new direct-to-streaming film come before the series itself? We tackle this question and more. Join us. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join...
182 // There’s Movement: The Legacy of Giger’s Alien | Part Two
March 01, 2022 21:19 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBAs we continue our miniseries investigating Giger's work and why it remains so impactful, we take a special look at how his designs were altered—and extrapolated from—in James Cameron's Aliens. Join Jaime, Patrick, Christian, and Andie as they discuss nightmares, velociraptors, whether or not the Big Chap had cream cheese in its mouth, and much, much more. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // ...
Sublime Noise // Interstellar // Hans Zimmer
February 15, 2022 17:07 - 44 minutes - 83.7 MBThis week, we are releasing our inaugural episode from our new Patreon-exclusive show, Sublime Noise. To attain access to our full repertoire of film and score reviews, go to www.perfectorganism.com/support. Patronage starts at $4 a month. All proceeds go directly back into "What's the first film score or soundtrack that moved you? Was it when you were a child? When did you buy your first soundtrack? Patrick and Jaime sit down on this inaugural episode of Sublime Noise to answer these ques...
181 // There’s Movement: The Legacy of Giger’s Alien | Part One
February 01, 2022 16:31 - 42 minutes - 80.5 MBThis episode kicks off a miniseries where Jaime, Patrick, and the Perfect Organism team discuss the lasting legacy of H.R. Giger's Alien creature. From the psychology of its design, to its place in the creature hall of fame, Jaime and Patrick dive head first into discussing what is inarguably the most iconic and terrifying creature that's ever been put on screen. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism...
180 // You Don’t Dare Kill It: The Alien Lifecycle | A Roundtable Discussion
January 18, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 176 MBIn this roundtable discussion, the team at Perfect Organism sits down to discuss the processes of the Alien lifecycle. With six canonical films and two AvP films, does the traditional lifecycle continue to be effective? Should the new lifecycle as seen in Alien Covenant be the way forward as we approach the Noah Hawley produced Alien Series? We attempt to answer these questions and many more in this riveting hour and a half discussion. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Fo...
179 // Plans for a New Year, and Gratitude for a Year Past
January 04, 2022 21:51 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB2021 is a year that will go down in Perfect Organism history as one of our favorites. We talked to our heroes, we reopened the marvelously fascinating wound that is Alien: Covenant, and we grew our team. We read new comics, played a new board game, devoured another Alex White novel. We spent another Alien Day with friends and family, and released another audio drama. But just wait till you hear what we've got planned for 2022! Join Jaime and Patrick as they capture this moment in time, and...
178 // ALIENS: Special Edition vs. Theatrical - A Round Table
December 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBAliens: Special Edition was a thing of mystery for many years before it saw a formal release on Laser Disc in 1991. In the interim, many of us remembered specific scenes we weren't sure were real until James Cameron gave his seal of approval on his original vision. In this roundtable episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and Perry sit down to discuss the merits of the special edition, and how they stack up against the theatrical release. Is one version superior than the other? We attemp...
178 // ALIENS: Special Edition vs. Theatrical - A Roundtable
December 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBAliens: Special Edition was a thing of mystery for many years before it saw a formal release on Laser Disc in 1991. In the interim, many of us remembered specific scenes we weren't sure were real until James Cameron gave his seal of approval on his original vision. In this roundtable episode, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, and Perry sit down to discuss the merits of the special edition, and how they stack up against the theatrical release. Is one version superior than the other? We attemp...
177 // I‘ll Give Them F*cking Aliens: An Archaeological Expedition into Alien: Covenant (Exquisite Corpse Part Five)
November 23, 2021 22:29 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThere is a time shortly after the release of Prometheus and before pre-production on Alien: Covenant where things get ... murky. Ridley Scott was doing interview after interview, talking about a planned trilogy (or was it a quintology?) of prequel films in the coming years. The rumor mill on Prometheus 2 (or was it Paradise Lost?) was in full swing. Things were happening. In this installment in our ongoing exploration into Alien: Covenant, Jaime and Patrick are joined by Aaron Percival of A...
176 // Interviewing Alien: Covenant‘s Benjamin Rigby + Anatomy of a Scene: The Medbay (Exquisite Corpse - Dissecting Alien: Covenant Part Four)
November 09, 2021 21:30 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBThe Medbay sequence in Alien: Covenant shocked, enthralled, and terrified audiences back in 2017. In this next installment of our ongoing exploration into the film, actor Benjamin Rigby—who, as Covenant's Ledward, is at the very center of that iconic scene—takes Jaime and Patrick deep into the creative process behind it. Be sure to follow Benjamin on IG (@brigby) for some amazing photography! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, pleas...
BONUS EPISODE - The Weirding Way | Episode Two: Discussing David Lynch‘s Dune
October 29, 2021 17:16 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn this second entry into our Patreon-exclusive Dune limited series, Jaime, Patrick, and Drew discuss David Lynch's vision of Frank Herbert's story. Released in 1984, Lynch's Dune would crash and burn at the box office, while subsequently forging a cult following in the years to come. Tragedy, triumph, or something in-between, we cover all aspects of the first film version of Dune and our anticipation for Villeneuve's film. Join us. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Fo...
175 // David‘s Lab | A Roundtable Discussion Part Two (Exquisite Corpse - Dissecting Alien: Covenant Part Three)
October 20, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 92.6 MBWe’re back with another roundtable! Alien: Covenant presents a lot to talk about, and on this wide-ranging installment we tackle some of the more problematic aspects of the film. What do we wrestle with? Where does Covenant fall flat? Why is it so hard to stop talking about this freaking movie?! Join Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, Maj, and special guest Matt John as they venture further into David's creepy basement. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this an...
174 // David‘s Lab | A Roundtable Discussion Part One (Exquisite Corpse - Dissecting Alien: Covenant Part Two)
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 230 MBThere's no beating around the bush: Alien: Covenant is, at its heart, a divisive film in fandom. So how do we make sense of it? Do we throw it all out and hope for a more unifying film next time? It's never that simple. While there is a lot that is controversial about Alien: Covenant, there is a lot that is profound as well. In this roundtable discussion, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Andie, Perry, and Maj jump into the deep end to discuss a film that continues to be a flashpoint in fandom. Wh...
173 // Where It All Began (Exquisite Corpse - Dissecting Alien: Covenant Part One)
September 22, 2021 03:09 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBWhen Alien: Covenant was released in theaters back in 2017, it was nothing short of explosive. EVERYONE had an opinion about it. And for a lot of us in Alien fandom, Covenant represents a painful time in our community. But why? What is it about this movie that inspires such intense reactions, good and bad? Join Jaime and Patrick as they revisit the very first on-air discussion they ever had (way back in Episode 59). How does Alien: Covenant sit now, four years after its release? What theme...
172 // Stop and Smell the Corpses - Aliens: Fireteam Elite Review Roundtable
September 07, 2021 20:22 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBAliens: Fireteam Elite is finally here, and we couldn't wait to talk about it! Join Patrick, Christian, Perry, Dave (of xenomorphing.com and the Hive Mind podcast), and first-time guest Drew Jackson as they land on LV-895, whip out their pulse rifles, and start discussing the intricacies of this crazy little (-ish) game. We talk strategy, lore (with some light spoilers for this game as well as Aliens: Infiltrator), and a whole lot more. So equip your perks, keep an eye out for Monica, and j...
171 // Discussing the First Complete Arc of Marvel's Alien With Writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson
August 25, 2021 13:47 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB*** DON'T LISTEN TO THIS UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED ALIEN #6 *** The first six issues of Phillip Kennedy Johnson's run on Marvel's Alien are officially out! Join Patrick and Christian as they chat with Phillip about Gabriel Cruz, the Alpha, that Giger-esque women/alien hybrid, liberation-minded synthetics, "cleansing fire," and so much more. Phillip also gives our listeners a first look at where the comic is going next, including some very exciting news about a new protagonist, a new setting,...
170 // Interviewing Scott Rogers, Designer of Alien: Fate of the Nostromo
August 10, 2021 20:53 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBAs Alien fans, we've got a lot of ways to engage with the stories we love. We can watch the films, read the comics, play with the action figures, sew our cosplay outfits, explore the decks of the Sevastopol ... and sometimes, when we're lucky, we get something that allows us to engage with these stories in collaboration with others. That's just what Scott Rogers, the legendary game designer behind Ravensburger's new Alien: Fate of the Nostromo, had in mind as he and his team brought this ne...
169 // The Risk Always Lives: Interviewing Jenette Goldstein
July 27, 2021 22:25 - 1 hour - 106 MBAliens remains one of the greatest sequels ever made. The 1986 followup to the Ridley Scott original turned a one-off phenomenal film into a franchise-maker. Even moreso than its predecessor, James Cameron’s Aliens is a film about character. In this special interview, Jenette Goldstein—who, in portraying PFC Vasquez, gave us one of the most unforgettable characters of all—takes us on a tour of her life, her time on set, and her most cherished memories. Joining Jaime and Patrick in this exc...
168 // Celebrating the 35 Year Legacy of Aliens: A Roundtable
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 203 MBThirty-five years ago—July 14, 1986—James Cameron’s Aliens lit up movie screens across the globe for the first time. In the decades since, Aliens has become a deeply beloved, immeasurably influential, genre-defining example of what great filmmaking looks like. In this roundtable celebration of Aliens’ 35th anniversary, Jaime, Patrick, Christian, Maj, and Perry are joined once again by Marvel’s Phillip Kennedy Johnson for a rousing look at Aliens and its deep impact on our lives, our work, a...
167 // Papa's Got a Pulse Rifle: Aliens and Parenthood
June 29, 2021 21:51 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBAs we get ever closer to the 35th anniversary of Aliens' theatrical premiere, fans around the world find ourselves feeling a little nostalgic. Many of us were introduced to Aliens (or other films in the saga) by parents, aunts, uncles, etc. And many of us now, having grown to become parents, aunts, uncles ourselves, are in the wonderful position of being able to introduce it to kids ourselves. On this heartfelt episode, Jaime and Patrick are joined by our new Contributing Host Christian Mat...
166 // Interviewing Marvel's Benjamin Percy, Writer of Aliens: Aftermath
June 15, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBBenjamin Percy wears many hats: novelist (Red Moon); superstar comic writer (Wolverine and X-Force); podcast innovator (Wastelanders: Old Man Star-Lord). But one of the first hats he wore was "Alien fan." Percy teamed up with the artist Dave Wachter to create Aliens: Aftermath—a double-sized one-shot Marvel is releasing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Aliens. Join Jaime and Patrick as they chat with Benjamin about this exciting project, and about the lasting influence Aliens has on us...
165 // NECA : Interviewing VP & Senior Creative Director - Randy Falk
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode, Jaime sits down with Randy Falk, the VP and Senior Creative Director at NECA. In this exclusive interview, Randy pulls back the curtain offering a glimpse of how NECA makes their figures, from first idea to final destination and so much more. This was an insightful interview that all of us at Perfect Organism hope you enjoy. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join th...
164 // Not Drawing Any Straws: Parker and the Legacy of Yaphet Kotto
May 18, 2021 20:47 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBThe character of Parker is arguably the hero of Alien. Performed deftly by the late Yaphet Kotto, Parker echoes in the heart chambers of the Alien saga. From his charm, to his wit, to his affable nature, Parker endears himself to the audience as well as the crew of the Nostromo. In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and special guest Christian Matzke sit down to discuss this indelible character and the legacy he's left in a series that is second to none. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes ...
163 // Alien Day 2021- Aftermath | A Debrief
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBThis episode contains the audio of our live show in the final hours of Alien Day 2021. Join Patrick, Jaime, Perfect Organism team members Maj, and Perry, and special guest Conar Murdoch as we go through the Alien Day activities looking back on another year in the best fandom on earth. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Build...
162 // ALIEN DAY 2021: They Mostly Come At Night, Mostly. | Interviewing Alewife Brewing On Their Aliens-Inspired Beer
April 26, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBIn our ongoing celebration and coverage of Alien Day 2021, Patrick and Jaime sit down and interview Keir of Alewife Brewing to discuss their Aliens-inspired brew, They Mostly Come At Night, Mostly. This was a great window into how beer is created, from idea to delivery. Join us as we talk about what scares us, and what fills our bellies. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the co...
161 // ALIEN DAY 2021 : Alien and Alchemy | Interviewing Nostromo Model Craftsman Jon Sorenson
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBRidley Scott's seminal film Alien floats between worlds. Alien is full of mystery and dread, horror and magic. In this very special Alien Day 2021 interview, Jaime and Patrick sit down with Jon Sorenson, visual artist responsible for building the Nostromo and so much more. Fresh out of school, Sorenson details how he landed a job on the set of Alien, and phoning his grandmother to tell her the unbelievable news. Join us for an interview of a lifetime. Happy Alien Day 2021. //iTunes: bit.ly/...
ALIEN: The Tides of Night - A Full-Length Audio Drama
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBALIEN: The Tides of Night A Full-Length Audio Drama From Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast Produced and released by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast Cast David Crook - Stevie J Douglas Takumi - Stephen Anthony Grey The Captain - Bradford Eckhart Supporting Roles Ying - Micah Greene The Priest - Jaime Prater Background Cast Ryan Zeid Majid Perry Chicos Clara/MUTHUR9000 Stevie’s Vocal Recording Steven Youngson Scott Cowley Written by Conar Mu...
160 // Alien Day Programming Announcements
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 42.8 MBPerfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast is pausing our standard episode release this week and in this short conversation, Jaime and Patrick discuss their Alien Day 2021 programming. From a dynamic new t-shirt design celebrating the biggest day in Alien fandom, to our interview with Jon Sorenson, a builder of the Nostromo, we have a lot in store. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to jo...
159 // Interviewing Author Alex White (Part 2)
April 07, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJoin Jaime and Patrick as they sit down once again with Alex White, author of Alien: Into Charybdis and Alien: The Cold Forge! In this free-ranging good time, Alex answers your listener questions (and a few from the PO team, while they're at it). There are a few light spoilers in here, but it's again mostly spoiler-free. Be on the lookout for spoiler-intensive roundtable discussions to come! Thanks so much to Alex for making the time to come on twice in a row like this—and thanks to all of...
158 // Marvel's ALIEN #1 - Release Day Review
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBWe've officially stepped into a new era: Marvels' first issue of Alien has been released around the world! Not only is this the first non-Dark Horse Alien comic since 1979's Alien: The Illustrated Story, it's the first official glimpse into what Disney is producing with its new IP. Join Jaime and Patrick on this extensive deep dive into issue #1, and please keep in mind that this is a spoiler review. So pick up a copy (digitally, or in-print from your local comic store), get reading, and jo...
157 // Gods of War: The Engineer Discussion | Part Two - A Roundtable (Open Her Eyes: The Journey to Prometheus Part 10)
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by Dave Gogel of Xenomorphing and The Hive Mind Podcast; Perfect Organism team member Maj; and Perry Chicos, the newest member of our PO Instagram team. Continuing our discussion on Engineers, the roundtable panel further explores these mysterious humanoids. Success or failure, demon or god, there's a lot to dive into. This panel leaves no stone unturned. We hope you enjoy. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our oth...
157 // Gods of War: The Engineer Discussion | Part Two - A Roundtable
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 156 MBIn this episode, Patrick, and Jaime are joined by guests and friends, Dave Gogel of Xenomorphing and The Hive Mind Podcast, Perfect Organism team member Maj, and Perry Chicos, who is now also a new member of the PO Instagram team. Continuing our discussion on Engineers, the roundtable panel further explore the merits of the humanoids. Success or failure, demon or god, there's a lot to dive into. This panel leaves no stone unturned. We hope you enjoy. //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitun...
156 // Perfect Organism Podcast Remembers Yaphet Kotto - 1939-2021
March 16, 2021 19:01 - 18 minutes - 34.4 MBIn this special news update, Patrick, and Jaime discuss the life of Yaphet Kotto in the wake of the announcement of his death at the age of 81. Kotto's Parker is the heart of Alien, standing alongside so many memorable and indelible characters that stay with us forever. Join us as we remember. Yaphet Kotto 1939-2021 //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, fin...
155 // Interviewing Alex White, Author of Alien: Into Charybdis
March 09, 2021 22:03 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAt long last, Perfect Organism is thrilled to bring you a two-part interview series with Alex White, author of 2018's Alien: The Cold Forge and the just-released Alien: Into Charybdis. Alex's work is popular with fans—so popular, in fact, that Alex credits a fan meme campaign with getting this second Alien novel off the ground! Join Jaime and Patrick as they sit down with Alex for this two-parter on Alien, inspiration, how to write a novel, the perks of convincing your parents to become fr...