Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 120 ratingsPerfect Organism is the premier Alien Saga podcast on the internet. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!
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BONUS EPISODE: Frame Rate | Andor - A Roundtable Discussion
December 20, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 156 MBWe are happy to release our coverage of the Disney+ series Andor as a bonus episode this holiday season. In this special roundtable, your hosts Jaime, Patrick, Christian, AndieGeekGirl, and special guest Micah Greene discuss what some of us agree is the best Star Wars product since the original trilogy. As always this was a lively and in-depth conversation that we hope you enjoy. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.p...
206 // The Space Jockey
December 06, 2022 22:31 - 1 hour - 66 MBSome call it the Pilot. Some call an Engineer. Many of us call it the Space Jockey. Call it what you will, this mysterious figure inside the Derelict has haunted and intrigued fans for decades. But why? What is it about this silent, seemingly ancient figure that makes it so unforgettable? For years, a major part of the Jockey's lasting appeal was its unknowability. But now that we have the prequels—and with them, the Engineers—is the Jockey no longer a mystery? Or has the mystery just shift...
205 // Lovecraft and Prometheus (Cosmic Horror Part Two)
November 22, 2022 22:58 - 1 hour - 65 MBA decade ago, Guillermo del Toro famously stopped his work on an adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness because he felt Ridley Scott's Prometheus had beaten him to the punch. Scott himself was mum on the issue, but when Prometheus premiered in theaters it was clearly connected to ATMOM, whether Ridley (or Spaihts, or Lindelof) were public about it. So what exactly is Prometheus' connection to Lovecraft's 1931 novella? Do they share story beats, or are there deeper philos...
204 // Alien and Cosmic Horror: Part One
November 01, 2022 20:39 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB"Lovecraftian" gets thrown around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean? When people say Alien is a Lovecraftian film, what are they getting at? We're launching a miniseries to explore those questions (and a whole lot more), and on this first installment we're looking at H.P. Lovecraft himself and how his themes speak to the themes in Alien. How does Giger's reverence for HPL show up in the film? What are we actually afraid of, long after the credits roll? Join Jaime, Patrick, a...
203 // Wreckage & Rage: David Fincher and Alien 3
October 18, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 126 MBDavid Fincher's involvement with Alien 3 does not have a storybook ending. Unlike his predecessors Ridley Scott, and James Cameron, Fincher's work on Alien 3 would be remembered as one of the most troubled productions in cinema history. In this episode, Christian, Patrick, and Jaime discuss the issues surrounding Fincher's involvement and the merits of his continuing disassociation from the film. This was a interesting and challenging conversation. We hope you enjoy. // Apple Podcasts: ...
202 // The Feminine & The Beast
September 27, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 176 MBFeminism is a word that's long been linked to the Alien franchise, and it continues to be an incendiary term in our current social climate. In this episode, special guest Sarah Welch-Larson joins Patrick, Andie, and Jaime to break down what that actually term means and if it's faithful to the spirit of the original four Alien films. This was an informative and educational episode that might surprise you. We hope you enjoy. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on ...
201 // Interviewing the Team Behind Aliens Expanded
September 15, 2022 06:59 - 53 minutes - 98.9 MBPatrick and Jaime were delighted to sit down with writer/director Ian Nathan, and executive producer Robin Block as they discussed their new documentary Aliens Expanded. If Alien fandom has a bedrock, it would be none-other than James Cameron's Aliens. Aliens is the film everyone gathers around, the main course at a cinematic feast. Ian, and Robin discuss why they believe that's the case, and how they want to capture the love and celebration in a documentary that's certain to ignite our love...
200 // Celebrating 200 Episodes of Perfect Organism Podcast & Beyond
September 13, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 120 MBPerfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast celebrates 200 episodes of what has been a rollercoaster of excitement and wonder. Join cohost and founder Jaime, Patrick, Christian, AndieGeekGirl, Perry, Maj, & Xander as they sit down to discuss the journey they've been on as a team, the road ahead, and the latest Alien tv show and film news. This was a wonderful episode to be a part of. This was a very special episode for everyone, we hope you enjoy. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitun...
199 // Inferno’s Fall: Interviewing Authors Philippa Ballantine & Clara Carija
August 30, 2022 15:48 - 1 hour - 128 MBChristian, Patrick, and Jaime were delighted to sit down with co-authors Philippa Ballantine and Clara Carija to discuss their new book, Alien: Inferno's Fall. As long time fans of the Alien saga and extended universe, Philippa and Clara discuss what the Alien universe means to them, and their propensity for creating rich and diverse worlds populated with multifaceted characters. This was a wonderful interview full of laughter and candid moments. We hope you enjoy. // Apple Podcasts: bi...
198 // Interviewing Chris Bissette, Creator of The Wretched
August 16, 2022 20:25 - 39 minutes - 36 MBHave you ever wondered what would've happened if Ripley's showdown with the creature onboard The Narcissus had ended differently? Chris Bissette is a game designer, writer, and musician who created an innovative RPG experience to explore that question—not only creating a theoretical fifth act to Alien, but putting players in Ripley's shoes as well. The Wretched is an original IP, but functions beautifully as an Alien analogue. In this minisode, Patrick and Christian chat with Chris about ga...
197 // The Artificial Intelligence of ALIEN and Blade Runner
August 02, 2022 06:59 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn this special crossover episode, hosts Patrick and Jaime are joined by contributing host Peter from the Midwest to discuss artificial intelligence as featured in Alien and Blade Runner. This is a bit of a crossover episode as we explore why the kinds of A.I. exist in both of these worlds and what's really behind the need for such technology. This was a fascinating and complicated discussion. We hope you enjoy! To listen to the rest of this Artificial Intelligence mini-series, go to www.bl...
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 ...