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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123 // Alien: Survival - A Vision for a New Chapter
December 03, 2019 16:24 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn this special bonus episode, Jaime and his writing partner, film director Eric Wallace, sit down to discuss their vision for what the Alien franchise could be. In this in-depth episode, friends and filmmakers discuss how they met as late-teens/early twenty-somethings, forging a friendship that's resulted in a partnership in what they hope could be a bold new vision for the Alien franchise. // iTunes: bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For mor...
122 // Finding Ellen Ripley: Part 1 (The Forbidden Planet Part 8)
November 26, 2019 19:36 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this heartfelt, free-ranging episode, Jaime and Patrick discuss one of the most important film characters in their lives: Ellen Ripley. Anchoring the conversation to Ripley's role in Alien, they branch into a larger conversation on gender, class, race, and representation in this classic film—and how Sigourney Weaver's performance broke every mold imaginable. Join us as we enter the final month of Alien's fortieth anniversary year recognizing the woman who's been with us since the very b...
121 // Alien 3: The Unfilmed Script: An Interview With Director Stevie J Douglas
November 01, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn this episode, our contributor, and lead admin of Building Better Worlds, Conar Murdoch, sits down with Stevie J Douglas, the director of Alien 3: The Unfilmed Script. From his first experiences with the Alien series, to how he reimagined a stage play based off Vincent Ward's unused script, Conar and Stevie host what is a brilliant and hilarious episode, casting light on the base story for what would become the film we know as Alien 3. We hope you enjoy. // For more on this and our other...
120 // Open the Door: Alien and the Cinema of the 1970s (The Forbidden Planet Part 7)
October 25, 2019 22:08 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThe 1970s was a decade of astounding creative leaps in Hollywood. In this special episode, Jaime and Patrick welcome first-time guest Mike Denis to talk about this unique period in the history of film—and how Alien, that dark masterpiece we love so dearly, might just be the decade's crowning achievement. // 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 /...
119 // Perfect Organism Reviews Memory: The Origins of Alien
October 08, 2019 15:56 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this special review episode, Jaime and Patrick review Alexandre O. Philippe's recently released (and long-awaited) documentary on Alien. It's an in-depth discussion, so we recommend you watch the film before listening to this episode. Do you agree with our thoughts? Did you see the film differently? Let us know over on Building Better Worlds! // 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...
118 // Nuke the Site From Orbit: Unpopular Alien Saga Opinions
September 25, 2019 04:26 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBIn this wild, hilarious roundtable discussion, Jaime and Patrick are joined by frequent guest Dave (xenomorphing.com) and returning guest Michael (michaelscudieri.com) as the gang discusses unpopular Alien Saga opinions—their own, and some of the dozens (hundreds?) shared on a recent Building Better Worlds thread. // 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...
117 // The Music of Our Fear: Jerry Goldsmith and the Impossible Score (The Forbidden Planet Part 6)
September 11, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBJerry Goldsmith's remarkable score for Alien is an achievement for the ages—but why? What makes it so beautifully suited to this film? Why was Goldsmith—who wasn't Scott's first choice—the only composer who could've pulled this masterpiece off? In this extraordinarily deep dive, Jaime and Patrick look at Goldsmith's life, career, and musical style. And using Patrick's background as a professional composer—and Jaime's encyclopedic knowledge of film scores—they analyze the score on a deeply t...
116 // A Nightmare, Revisited: Signs of Life
August 27, 2019 20:51 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJoin us as we take a brief hiatus from our Forbidden Planet series to talk current events! A recent short film, which you can see here, has given us another glimpse into David's lab—and presented some fascinating implications for Alien canon. In this catch-up episode, Jaime and Patrick are joined by the always wonderful MUTHUR9000 (yutani.studio) to talk about this short film, current events in the Expanded Universe, and much more! // For more on this and our other projects, please visit ww...
115 // New Frontiers: A Cerebral Ridley Scott (The Forbidden Planet Part 5)
August 13, 2019 21:38 - 1 hour - 134 MBPatrick and Jaime are joined by Xenomorphing founder and editor Dave Gogel to further discuss Ridley Scott, and his now iconic brand of filmmaking. This was a fun episode that veers off into many many tangents. We hope you enjoy! // 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 // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/s...
114 // I Don't Ever Blink: Ridley Scott and the Nature of Genius (The Forbidden Planet: Part 4)
July 12, 2019 18:24 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBAs we continue our year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of Alien, we've finally arrived at the man behind the camera: Sir Ridley Scott. To say Scott was a bizarre choice to helm Alien would be putting it mildly. Virtually unknown outside of commercials and television—with just one feature film (an epic about Napoleonic War-era swordplay) to his name—Scott ended up being an almost impossibly good pick to direct this groundbreaking movie. Jaime and Patrick explore Scott's roots—his ...
113 // The Fantastic Dark: HR Giger and the Poetics of Fear (The Forbidden Planet: Part 3)
June 14, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBIt's impossible to overstate just how revolutionary—and how brilliant—HR Giger's work on Alien was. But why? Why does his work continue to enthrall and haunt us? Why has it gone on to define the look of "horror in space" for the past four decades? On this next installment into our Forbidden Planet series, hosts JM Prater and Patrick Greene welcome a special guest: Majid Shanaa, longtime listener and eloquent xeno-fan. Join the guys as they explore Giger's life, art, and his endlessly fascin...
112 // A Two Year Alien: Covenant Anniversary Roundtable
May 31, 2019 17:18 - 1 hour - 188 MBIn this episode, Jaime and Patrick are joined by special guests Aaron Percival of AvP Galaxy, MUTHUR9000, and Perfect Organism team members Conar and Sean to discuss how Alien: Covenant is sitting with all of us two years after its release. This was a wonderful hour-and-a-half discussion diving back into a film that continues to be controversial with the fan base. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, fi...
111 // Alien Day 2019 Roundtable
May 14, 2019 18:57 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBJoin us in this love-fest of a roundtable as JM, Patrick, MUTHUR9000, Dave, Sean, Shaun, and Conar look back on all the things that made the fourth annual Alien Day such a rousing success. From the North Bergen High School play to the Tongal short films, there was a ton to unpack. After a year of huge uncertainty—about the future of 20th Century Fox and the future of the franchise—we've emerged revivified and looking toward the future. So let's celebrate! // For more on this and our other...
110 // Alien: Harvest: An Interview with Director Ben Howdeshell
April 26, 2019 15:00 - 40 minutes - 73.9 MBHost JM Prater was pleased and delighted to sit down with Alien 40th Anniversary short film director Ben Howdeshell to discuss his film Alien: Harvest, which releases today via IGN and YouTube. From his first story proposal, to how he lit his sets, Ben goes in-depth on the process that brought his brilliant short film to life. // 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: Bu...
109 // Memory: An Interview with Diane O'Bannon (The Forbidden Planet: Part 2)
April 26, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBPatrick and Jaime were delighted to sit down with Diane O'Bannon—wife of Dan O'Bannon, the original writer and screenwriter on Alien. In this interview, Diane speaks about the origins of Alien, her meeting Dan, his dreams and hopes, and the legacy he's left behind. Alien would not be possible without Dan O'Bannon. Let’s pay tribute to the man who discovered our Forbidden Planet forty years ago. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d l...
108 // It Looks Like a Warning (The Forbidden Planet: Part 1)
April 12, 2019 03:54 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWelcome to The Forbidden Planet—our long-awaited full series on Alien! On this kickoff episode, hosts Jaime and Patrick unpack Alien's importance in film history, in their lives, and in global popular culture. Why does it still haunt us? Why does it still inspire us? How does it fit in the continuum of science fiction—and how did it alter that continuum forever? We're celebrating the fortieth anniversary of this landmark film with a year full of interviews, research pieces, roundtables, deb...
107 // Every Meal a Banquet: The Triumph of Aliens (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 9)
March 26, 2019 18:43 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBAt last, we've reached a stopping point on our journey down 40 Miles of Bad Road. But don't worry! We'll be revisiting the series from time to time in the years to come. As we sit here and reflect on the road we've traveled—the stories we've heard, the reflections we've shared, the people we've met along the way—we thought it would be a nice moment to open the conversation up a bit. On this enormous roundtable, Jaime and Patrick are joined by regulars Mykal McCulloch, MUTHUR9000 (yutani.b...
106 // Is Aliens Overrated? (40 Miles of Bad Road Part 8)
March 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBIn Part eight of our series on ALIENS, Jaime and Patrick discuss whether or not the film is overrated and overhyped. This is an intriguing conversation that led to a few other topics surrounding how originals movies are allowed to be these days. This was a great discourse and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved talking about it. // 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 F...
105 // Dispelling Rumors (a mini-episode)
February 26, 2019 17:57 - 31 minutes - 58.8 MBJaime and Patrick step away from 40 Miles of Bad Road to address the recent swirl of rumors making their way through fandom. The hosts continue on to discuss their recent meetup at USC in Los Angeles to enjoy the 40th Anniversary Alien exhibit. // 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 // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfecto...
104 // Every Character Matters (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 7)
February 12, 2019 22:09 - 1 hour - 53.6 MBWhat makes the characters in Aliens so unforgettable? Join hosts Jaime and Patrick as they team up with special guests Dave (of Xenomorphing.com) and Dan (of Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast) to uncover some of the reasons these characters live on so strongly in our hearts and in our memories. // 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 /...
103 // Alien: Blackout - The Perfect Organism Review
January 24, 2019 14:03 - 27 minutes - 19 MBJoin hosts Jaime and Patrick on this extended look at Alien: Blackout, the brand-new Amanda Ripley-centric mobile game! Patrick's been playing it for nearly two weeks, and offers some extensive thoughts on the design, gameplay, replayability, and more. For an even deeper review, be sure to check out our website! // 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 ...
102 // Interview with Johnnie Christmas (William Gibson's Alien 3)
January 22, 2019 06:45 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode—a brief break from our ongoing 40 Miles of Bad Road series—hosts Jaime and Patrick sit down with Johnnie Christmas, the writer and artist behind the groundbreaking new Dark Horse series based on the second draft of William Gibson’s unproduced screenplay for Alien 3. Stay tuned at the end for listener questions, and check out more from Johnnie at johnniechristmas.com! // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join ...
101 // The Queen: Part Two (40 Miles of Bad Road Part 6)
January 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn part two of our Alien Queen discussion, Patrick and Jaime are joined by contributors and guests MUTHUR9000 (yutani.blog), Conar (Building Better Worlds), Shaun (Perfect Organism Video Lead), Dave (Xenomorphing), Mykal, and special guest Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press. This diverse roundtable further dissects the role of the queen questioning if she’s still useful, divisive, or profound. This was a crazy fun episode with a surprise discussion at the end. We hope you enjoy it. // For more ...
100 // 100th Episode of Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
January 05, 2019 19:30 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBPatrick and Jaime convene in this special video epsiode to celebrate 100 episodes of the podcast, the road traveled and the road ahead. The hosts go on to discuss some of the happenings going on in fandom, and what's to expect (or hope for) in 2019. // 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 // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perf...
99 // Fandom Spotlight: MUTHUR9000 of Studio Yutani
December 27, 2018 17:53 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBIn another entry in our Fandom Spotlight series, Jaime chats to MUTHUR9000 of Studio Yutani. From the state of fandom during the post-release of Alien: Covenant, to Studio Yutani and her hopes and dreams for the future, join us in a riveting and lovely conversation about all things Alien. // 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 // To support the...
99 // Fandom Spotlight: Clara Fei Fei of Studio Yutani
December 27, 2018 17:53 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MBIn another entry in our Fandom Spotlight series, Jaime chats to Clara Fei Fei of Studio Yutani. From the state of fandom during the post-release of Alien: Covenant, to Studio Yutani and her hopes and dreams for the future, join us in a riveting and lovely conversation about all things Alien. // 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 // To supp...
98 // Who’s Laying These Eggs? (40 Miles Of Bad Road Part 5)
December 11, 2018 18:41 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn part five of our 40 Miles Of Bad Road series, Patrick and Jaime sit down to discuss in hilarious detail James Cameron’s queen. Does she work? Is she scary or is she just cool? Join us for a fun filled discussion and sound off by leaving us a comment or a voicemail. // 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 // To support the show, please consid...
97 // Roundtable: The Myth and the Magic of Aliens (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 4)
November 30, 2018 16:58 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBThis sprawling roundtable brings the whole on-air gang together—JM, Patrick, MUTHUR9000, Shaun, Mike, and Conar—for a wide-ranging discussion on what Aliens means to fandom, to ourselves, to science fiction as a filmic genre, to culture, and to the future. Along the way, they examine how the meaning of the film has shifted through the years. They also perform the worst Lance Henriksen impressions you will ever hear. Enjoy this one. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit...
96 // Fandom Spotlight: Interviewing Bryant Dillon of Fanbase Press
November 16, 2018 22:42 - 1 hour - 131 MBIn another entry in our Fandom Spotlight series, Jaime sits down with Fanbase Press co-founder Bryant Dillon to discuss his love for the Alien series, where it’s headed and Fanbase Press, the company he co-runs. This was a fantastic conversation and we hope you enjoy it. // 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 // To support the show, please con...
95 // Who’s Snow White? The Miracle of Ellen Ripley (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 3)
October 30, 2018 21:39 - 1 hour - 174 MBIn part three of our 40 Miles of Bad Road series, Patrick and Jaime discuss the importance of Ripley as a character within the science fiction genre, and why a character like her may never be seen again. The hosts go on to discuss Ripley being a woman in a man’s world and how that extends into fandom, along with a plethora of other issues. This was a fun one! // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us...
94 // Nuke the Site From Orbit: Finding James Cameron (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 2)
October 16, 2018 17:34 - 1 hour - 52 MBOur series on Aliens continues with an in-depth look at the life and career of James Cameron. Who was Cameron when he made this seminal film? Where did he come from? Why was he uniquely well suited to make that particular movie at that particular time? Hosts Jaime and Patrick explore these questions and many more as we continue down 40 Miles of Bad Road. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on ...
93 // Where Do You Go After Alien? (40 Miles of Bad Road: Part 1)
October 02, 2018 15:37 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this first of a series, Patrick and JM sit down to discuss where the Alien series could possibly go after the surprise success that was Ridley Scott's first entry into the franchise, Alien. Join us for an enjoyable reset of Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast as we embark on a ten-part (or more) series investigating Aliens, a film that's become the litmus test for every science fiction film since its release in 1986. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfe...
92 // Fandom Spotlight: Aaron Percival of Alien vs. Predator Galaxy
September 18, 2018 16:19 - 49 minutes - 34.6 MBJM sits down with Aaron Percival, site runner of Alien vs Predator Galaxy to discuss his roots within fandom, how he got started, and the current state of fandom. Aaron is a pillar in the community, responsible in part for the creation and promotion of Perfect Organism Podcast, and one of the most genuine, kind and selfless people active in fan communities today. Enjoy the conversation. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to j...
91 // Dark Silver: The Shoot (Reengaging Resurrection: Part 4)
September 04, 2018 22:03 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe set is lit, the cameras are rolling, and we are ready to dive into part four of our ongoing miniseries on Alien Resurrection. In this episode, Hosts JM and Patrick are joined by Contributing Host Mike and Special Contributor MUTHUR9000. Join us as we dive into the complicated story behind the on-set production of this crazy film. // 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 gr...
90 // Fandom Spotlight : A Harbinger Down: An Interview with StudioADI’s Christopher Moonlight
August 19, 2018 17:22 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBWelcome to Fandom Spotlight, a series that has us talking with several notable players in the ALIEN fan universe. It was my pleasure and honor to speak with Christopher 'Moonlight' Cooksey, a regular of StudioADI, filmmaker, writer and fanboy. Christopher is promoting his new book 'Harbinger Down: A Pictorial Journey Through the Production of A Practical Effects Film.' There's a giveaway of a signed Blu Ray of Harbinger Down, so listen all the way through. // For more on this and our other...
89 // Scripting the Resurrection (Reengaging Resurrection: Part 3)
August 07, 2018 18:19 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBIn part three of our Reengaging Resurrection series, JM, Patrick, and special guest Conar Murdoch discuss the scripting stages of Alien Resurrection, while outlining three key scenes and how they went from script to screen. // 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 // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support. W...
88 // Development (Reengaging Resurrection: Part 2)
July 24, 2018 15:25 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOur ongoing miniseries investigation into Alien: Resurrection continues with this spirited discussion on the origins of the film. JM, Patrick, and Mike (our new recruit!) explore the complicated early stages of Resurrection's development, using firsthand accounts and script excerpts to uncover what was really going on behind the scenes. Our Resurrection series continues in just two weeks, so be sure to subscribe if you haven't already! // For more on this and our other projects, please vis...
87 // A Deep Dive into Alien: The Cold Forge
July 10, 2018 22:27 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAlex White's Alien: The Cold Forge sent shockwaves through fandom when it hit shelves last spring. In this roundtable conversation, Patrick, MUTHUR9000, and David go deep into the terrifying halls of RB-232 to talk storytelling, xenomorphology, transhumanism, and much more. This episode contains spoilers; if you haven't read Alien: The Cold Forge yet, be sure to pick it up and finish it at least once before listening. For more on White and his work, be sure to sign up for his newsletter a...
86 // Toxicity and the State of Fandom
June 27, 2018 02:37 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBPatrick and JM sit down to discuss the toxic state of fandom in general, and what we can do to make it a better more welcoming environment. The video component of this episode is avaialble on our website, our Facebook page and our YouTube channel. // 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 // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfec...
85 // Interview with Odd Studio (Yutani Collab)
June 11, 2018 18:12 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this special collaborative interview with Yutani Podcast, JM and MUTHUR9000 talk to Adam Johansen and Damian Martin of the prolific effects house Odd Studio. Odd Studio (along with Creatures Inc) provided many of the astonishing makeup, creature, and prosthetic effects in Alien: Covenant. In this far-ranging interview, Adam and Damian give us a glimpse into the innermost workings of the Covenant production, and answer some of fandom's burning questions along the way. You won't want to mi...
84 // Renewing the Covenant: Debating Alien: Covenant a Year Later
May 19, 2018 16:30 - 2 hours - 170 MBIt's been a year since Alien: Covenant released around the world. The hosts at Perfect Organism Podcast and its contributing co-hosts sit down to talk about how the film sits with them a year later and how the fandom is processing the film, and so much more. This was a spirited, and sometimes very tense discussion as hosts Patrick, JM, Mykal, MUTHUR9000, and Dave put into words the complicated relationship that some of us have with the film, as well as the surprising new love that others are...
83 // ALIEN: Supporting Characters
May 08, 2018 16:57 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBContributing Host (and Xenomorphing.com blogger) Dave Gogel brought up the idea of discussing the supporting characters of each Alien film, beginning with Alien. JM and Patrick sat down with Dave to begin what will be a series of long conversations about the lesser discussed characters in the Alien universe. It was a great time. // 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: ...
82 // Alien: Proximity (with Alien Day Featurette) [ALIEN DAY 2018]
April 27, 2018 01:29 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBAs we come to close of Alien Day 2018, we'd like to present this re-release of Alien: Proximity with a new audio featurette we've produced just for this occasion. To hear the long, crazy story behind this project, please visit bit.ly/proximityfeaturette. - Perfect Organism is proud to present a groundbreaking new audio drama set in the Alien universe. The culmination of nearly a year of work, Alien: Proximity is a character-driven glimpse into the nightmare that erupted in the Hadley's Hop...
81 // Interview with Gabriel Hardman, creator of Dust to Dust [ALIEN DAY 2018]
April 26, 2018 19:19 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBGabriel Hardman has had quite the career. From storyboarding films like Inception and Interstellar to drawing Hulk for Marvel, Hardman has established himself as a uniquely gifted voice in visual storytelling. His newest release is a stunning miniseries just released by Dark Horse: Dust to Dust. In this extended interview, Patrick and Gabriel go in-depth on the creative process, the nature of working with established intellectual properties, the evolution of the xenomorph's design, and lots ...
80 // An ALIEN Commentary [ALIEN DAY 2018]
April 26, 2018 14:00 - 2 hours - 170 MBJM and Patrick sit down and share their first formal viewing of Ridley Scott's seminal film, ALIEN. This was a really wonderful couple of hours to spend together. We hope that this commentary is as special for all of you, as it was recording it. Pay no attention to the Covenant argument slash discussion that broke out. We couldn't help ourselves. You guys n' gals are amazing people. Without you, there would be no Perfect Organism Podcast. // For more on this and our other projects, please v...
Review: ALIEN Offworld Colony Simulator [ALIEN DAY 2018]
April 26, 2018 12:59 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAlien Day 2018 starts with a bang! And a feverish run down a corridor towards a door with a combination I can't figure out while being pursued by hissing creatures in the darkness ... Fox granted us early access to this wonderful new RPG-style Alexa game. In this minisode, Patrick runs through the basics and shares some of his thoughts. To play the game yourself, swing over to alienuniverse.com right now! Stay tuned for many, many #ALIENDAY events over the coming hours by liking Perfect ...
78 // Raunchy Resurrection Roundtable (Reengaging Resurrection: Part 1)
March 27, 2018 18:39 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBIt's easy to write off Alien Resurrection as the black sheep of the Alien Saga. Whether you love it or you hate it—or both at the same time—you can't deny there's a lot to talk about. In this riotous roundtable, Ryan, Patrick, MUTHUR9000, and Dave revisit this crazy film and try to figure out what works and what doesn't. Along the way, they deal with some pretty deep questions: Is Dave's dad a prophet? Was Michael Wincott the inspiration for Christian Bale's Batman voice? How much K-Y Jelly...
77 // The Alien 3 Script: Frankenstein's Beautiful Monster (In Defense of Alien 3: Part 6)
March 06, 2018 18:46 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAt long last, our In Defense of Alien 3 miniseries has arrived at the final shooting script for Alien 3—a strange, wild thing that somehow pulled itself through years of development hell and emerged a dark masterwork. Ringing with the echoes of all the stories and creators that had come (and left) before, Giler and Hill’s final script is a crazy journey. In this episode, Ryan, JM, and Patrick come together to walk through the actual script as it appears on the page. Along the way, they anal...
Proximity: Last Stand at Hadley's Hope (Complete Story)
February 16, 2018 18:29 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBPerfect Organism is proud to present a groundbreaking new audio drama set in the Alien universe. The culmination of nearly a year of work, Proximity is a character-driven glimpse into the nightmare that erupted in the Hadley's Hope colony on Acheron in June of 2179. Written and directed by JM Prater, Proximity is the story of Anne (Micah Greene) and Aaron (Patrick Greene) Andrews, two young colonists trying to hold it together while the world around them falls apart. With immersive sound de...
76 // Nerdgasm
January 23, 2018 19:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBAfter months of infighting, confusion, and generalized crankiness, the Alien fan community rejoiced as one this past week in the wake of two big announcements: a new video game and a new comic! In this episode, Ryan, Patrick, Dave, and Mykal have an especially raucous roundtable discussion about the big news. Along the way, they go deep into their personal histories with in-universe video games—the good ones, the bad ones, the weird ones, the ones that got seized as evidence by the FBI when...