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!
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
75 // Interview with Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. of Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc.
January 15, 2018 23:15 - 1 hour - 54 MBAs Alien fans, we’ve become used to change. Different directors; different scripts; different planets; different eras; different timelines; even different film studios. With everything so constantly in flux, it’s easy to forget that Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. have been there since nearly the very beginning. From their pioneering work on Aliens, to the foundation of the legendary Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc., Gillis and Woodruff have been at the vanguard of the effects industry for more ...
PROXIMITY: Last Stand at Hadley's Hope (Chapter 1)
January 01, 2018 20:49 - 22 minutes - 31.4 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 and Aaron Andrews, two young colonists trying to hold it together while the world around them falls apart. With immersive sound design, an orchestral score, and a...
74 // Stay Frosty, We’re All in Strung Out Shape
December 28, 2017 20:14 - 1 hour - 188 MBRecent events—the announcement of the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by the Walt Disney Company; controversial proclamations by Ridley Scott on the future of the franchise; a surprise Instagram post by Neill Blomkamp offering never-before-seen conceptual art for his Alien 5 project; among others—have Alien fandom whipped into a frenzy. Hoping to make some sense of these late-breaking developments, JM, Ryan, Patrick, and Mykal assembled for a very impassioned late-night roundtable discussio...
73 // Disney and the Alien
December 14, 2017 02:33 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBWith the news of the recent acquisition of 20th Century Fox by Disney, Jaime and Ryan convene to discuss the implications of the sale, and what it means for the series. They go on to discuss Ridley Scott's role in the franchise and whether or not Alien should leave the creature behind and explore artificial intelligence. We hope you enjoy this episode. // 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...
72 // Tales Of the Body Thief: Interviewing Director Charles de Lauzirika
November 15, 2017 01:04 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MBI've been attempting to track down Charles de Lauzirika for many many years. Charles is an award-winning film director, and one of very few people who have been privy to the innerworkings of the worlds that legendary film director Ridley Scott has created over the course of several decades. After what felt like the impossible, Charles kindly granted Perfect Organism an interview. I am honored and pleased to share that conversation with you now. -JM
71 // Defending Alien: Covenant (Part 2)
November 09, 2017 17:51 - 2 hours - 200 MBIn what is our longest show ever, clocking in at over 2.5 hours, JM, Ryan, and Patrick are joined by our roundtable hosts Mykal and Dave, and special guest MUTHUR9000. This is a really special episode as we talk to MUTHUR9000 about her entry into the world of Alien, her first memories, favorite scenes, and her opinion on Alien: Covenant. This episode is a second chapter in an ongoing and heated discussion over Alien: Covenant, and Ridley Scott's latest comments that have proven incredibly di...
70 // Has the Beast Run Out?
November 05, 2017 04:13 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBJM and Patrick sit down for an impromptu discussion surrounding Ridley Scott's latest comments that the alien has run its course. These words have sent a shockwave through a VERY fractured and broken fandom, leaving many of us enraged, and scratching our heads. Patrick and JM upack this revelation. Let us know your opinion! // 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: Buil...
69 // Vincent Ward and the Wooden World (In Defense of Alien 3: Part 5)
October 25, 2017 19:25 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBIn this in-depth episode, Patrick sets out to create the definitive account of his favorite unfilmed script: Vincent Ward and John Fasano's legendary Alien III, set on the wood-paneled planetoid of Arceon. You'll hear firsthand accounts by some of the creative forces behind this fascinating story, as well as extensive analysis of what might've worked, what might've flopped, and what ultimately survived into David Fincher's film. You'll also get the full background on how Ward was brought in...
68 // David Twohy’s Prison (In Defense of Alien 3: Part 4)
October 16, 2017 18:45 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this minisode, Jaime discusses and summarizes David Twoy's Alien 3 script, what was derived from it, and ultimately utilized in the final version of the film. There is a scene by scene comparison of one particular moment in Twohy's script, and the audio from Fincher's version. 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: search for "Building Better Worlds". * To...
67 // Gibson's New Nightmare (In Defense of Alien 3: Part 3)
October 10, 2017 18:50 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this minisode—the first in a series of three—Ryan tackles the horrifying, fascinating script written by legendary sci-fi figure William Gibson all the way back in 1987. Gibson's script, which he titled Alien III, explodes with innovative ideas, memorable characters, and high-budget setpieces. Although it was never filmed (and indeed was followed by nearly a dozen subsequent script rewrites), Gibson's ghostly story has influenced subsequent Alien Saga films in some very real and noticeabl...
66 // Development Hell (In Defense of Alien 3: Part 2)
October 02, 2017 18:07 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBAt long last, Jaime and Patrick sit down and discuss an overview of the development hell that was the birthing and gestation process for Alien 3. This epsiode is the jumping off point for three separate mini-episodes that will release in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience as we have been on hiatus for a short while. We are back, with so much in store. As always, thank you for listening and supporting us. * For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorgani...
65 // In Defense of Alien 3 (Part 1)
September 09, 2017 02:42 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBThe entire hosting staff of Perfect Organism sits down to discuss impressions of Alien 3. This episode is the jumping off point for mini-series deep dive into many aspects of the now famous, storied, and troubled Alien 3. In the coming weeks and months, Perfect Organism will dissect everything from the incredible score by Elliot Goldenthal, to the creature design and effects, the reception the film received, and how the film was the first of many fissures into a very divided and polarized fa...
PROXIMITY : Last Stand at Hadley’s Hope (teaser trailer)
September 06, 2017 23:55 - 2 minutes - 6.02 MBPerfect Organism Podcast has been steadily at work on a feature-length audio drama, chronicling the lives of a pair of siblings who struggle to survive the alien invasion at the Hadley's Hope Colony on LV426, as seen in James Cameron's seminole film, ALIENS. Proximity is currently in production, with a target release date of October, 2017. Stay tuned! Proximity is written and directed by JM Prater, produced by Perfect Organism Podcast, starring Patrick Greene, Micah Greene, Bradford Eckhart...
Episode 64: Heroes of Science Fiction
August 29, 2017 17:03 - 1 hour - 116 MBPatrick and JM discuss their own personal heroes in the world of science fiction. From Princess Leia, to Mary Poppins, to Rick Deckard, and yes, even Superman, heroes across decades are discussed at length. This episode was a joy to create. We really hope all of you enjoy it.
Episode 63: Reviewing The ALIEN: Covenant Blu Ray
August 24, 2017 14:20 - 1 hour - 108 MBDave, Mykal, and Patrick hold down the fort this week with a two-part episode about beginnings. The first half is a breakdown and discussion of the fascinating “Advent” short included on the home release of Alien: Covenant; the second half is a heartfelt exploration of how love for the franchise is passed from generation to generation. The episode ends with a number of call-ins, emails, and messages we received from you. We were honored to feature your original stories on the show, and can’t...
Episode 62: Building Better Worlds
August 14, 2017 23:57 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBThis is Perfect Organism's third round table episode. In this episode, JM, Ryan, Patrick, Mykal and Dave discuss stepping out on our own, with a new discussion group, and an exciting and inclusive future where fans of ALL films can discuss their love, without fear. We believe the future is Alien, and it's an exciting one.
Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Files
August 11, 2017 19:15 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBThe guys at Perfect Organism have begun a new podcast, the only one of its kind centered around visionary Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Blade Runner. Give it a listen and show some love on the Shoulder of Orion Facebook page if you can.
Episode 61: Reassessing the Franchise
August 09, 2017 00:05 - 49 minutes - 74.2 MBIn this episode, Ryan and Dave sit down to discuss where the ALIEN series can go and the recent news post release of ALIEN: Covenant.
Episode 60: Enter Blade Runner
July 25, 2017 16:54 - 1 hour - 113 MBOn this episode, JM discusses all things Blade Runner with Ryan Allen, the founder of Blade Runner Reality instagram account which has a huge following, and the coinciding Facebook group of the same name. JM and Ryan deconstruct Blade Runner, it's affects in our culture, how it changed us as people, and the upcoming sequel. We hope you enjoy.
Episode 59: Defending ALIEN: Covenant
July 12, 2017 18:19 - 1 hour - 170 MBJM is joined by special guest Patrick Greene as they go toe-to-toe, in the best possible way. Patrick is an unashamed enthusiast and Covenant supporter, going on the record to explain his love and defense of the film. It's a riveting and dynamic conversation. One of our longest podcasts yet. Catch Patrick as one of the leads in PROXIMITY: Last Stand At Hadley's Hope, coming in the next few months from Perfect Organism. Enjoy!
Episode 58: The Blomkamp Controversy & Sequel Ideas
July 10, 2017 18:45 - 1 hour - 163 MBAfter a 3 week hiatus, Perfect Organism is back, with a heavy sigh, discussing the latest unfolding news surrounding Blomkamp's dead, ALIEN project, sequel ideas, and so much more.
Episode 58: The Blomkamp Controversy & Sequel Ideas
July 10, 2017 18:45 - 1 hour - 163 MBAfter a 3 week hiatus, Perfect Organism is back, with a heavy sigh, discussing the latest unfolding news surrounding Blomkamp's dead, ALIEN project, sequel ideas, and so much more.
Episode 57: Where Do We Go From Here?
June 18, 2017 18:10 - 1 hour - 135 MBJM and Ryan are back to discuss the state of fandom, the marketing approach to ALIEN: Covenant and so much more. This epsiode is, for all intents and purposes, a debriefing from what's been a crazy ride up through the release of Covenant. Fandom is in an interesting place. We discuss it all. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 56: Dane Hallett & Matt Hatton, Concept Designers on ALIEN: Covenant
June 13, 2017 02:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBDave and JM sit down with ALIEN: Covenant concept designers Dane Hallett and Matt Hatton. In this episode we discuss what went on behind the scenes, how Dane and Matt landed the job, their inspiration, and so much more. We'd like to personally thank both of them for taking time out to be interviewed for our show. What a treat it was. Enjoy!
Episode 56: Dane Hallett & Matt Hatton, Concept Designers on ALIEN: Covenant
June 13, 2017 02:59 - 1 hour - 134 MBDave and JM sit down with ALIEN: Covenant concept designers Dane Hallett and Matt Hatton. In this episode we discuss what went on behind the scenes, how Dane and Matt landed the job, their inspiration, and so much more. We'd like to personally thank both of them for taking time out to be interviewed for our show. What a treat it was. Enjoy!
Episode 55: Engineering Better Worlds
June 07, 2017 17:05 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this debut episode, David Gogel and Mykal McCulloch discuss some of the finer points of Alien: Covenant. From creatures to David’s Lab and drawings to the fate of Shaw, Covenant is broken down and discussed in a manner few are yet to do. For those that enjoy the little details, this episode is for you. Enjoy!
Episode 54: Breaking The Covenant
May 29, 2017 03:35 - 1 hour - 122 MBJM is joined by the esteemed William Robbie, founder and captain of The Weyland Yutani Bulletin, the largest and most active ALIEN-specific group on social media. In this episode, JM and Bill discuss how fandom has received Covenant, the effects that continue to reverberate and polarize fans of the film, since Covenants release. Warning, if you like or love ALIEN: Covenant, you might not want to listen to this. If you choose to listen, we hope that you can do so objectively. These are the op...
Episode 53: ALIEN: Covenant Roundtable Reaction
May 21, 2017 17:34 - 1 hour - 135 MBThe Perfect Organism Roundtable convenes to get into our first reactions surrounding the release of ALIEN: Covenant. Jm, Ryan, Mykal, and Dave are joined by Ooge, a senior admin and member of The Weyland Yutani Bulletin to discuss what we saw. This was a yet another really fun and informative episode.
Episode 52: The Weyland Yutani Bulletin Speaks Entry Two
May 11, 2017 01:36 - 1 hour - 137 MBJM and Ryan make another entry into The Weyland Yutani Bulletin Speaks series. This time, everything centers around Neill Blomkamp's project. JM also walks through the timeline of the announcement of Blomkamp's film, and the events that surround it, including official, and on the record comments made by Sigourney Weaver, Rildey Scott, and Blomkamp himself.
Episode 51: Reviewing The Covenant Soundtrack
May 02, 2017 02:01 - 34 minutes - 63.1 MBJM and Roundtable co-host Dave sit down to discuss and review Jed Kurzel's score for ALIEN: Covenant. We also discuss our reaction to the 14 minutes of Covenant footage we screened with ALIEN on Alien Day 2017. Brutal. As always, thanks for listening.
The Weyland Yutani Bulletin Speaks
April 26, 2017 09:00 - 22 minutes - 40 MBThis is the first entry of a new weekly recording of discussions that happen on the biggest Alien group on social media, The Weyland Yutani Bulletin. The Weyland Yutani Bulletin, alongside the Alien vs. Predator Galaxy site and forum is the pulse of Alie fandom. What better way to let our listeners know what's going on, then reading active discussions. JM and Mykal have the honor of reading the posts and replies this week. This is new for us, and something we feel isn't being done on podcast...
Episode 50: Perfect Organism Interviews Ripley Actress, Laurel Lefkow
April 26, 2017 09:00 - 30 minutes - 54.2 MBJM and Ryan have the honor and privilege of interviewing esteemed and award winning actress, Laurel Lefkow who embodies Ripley perfectly in the audio drama of Tim Lebbon's ALIEN: Out of the Shadows.
Episode 49: Perfect Organism Interviews Author Tim Lebbon
April 26, 2017 09:00 - 42 minutes - 73.3 MBJM and Ryan are delighted to interview author Tim Lebbon, who's work has centered around the Alien expanded universe. This interview was a treat for us, as we ask Tim about his entry into the Alien universe, how it began, and his work on Alien: Out of the Shadows.
Episode 48: ALIEN DAY 2017
April 26, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 139 MBJM and Ryan discuss ALIEN DAY, fan feedback, and the latest news in this ALIEN DAY 2017 Epsiode special.
Episode 47: A Roundtable Roundup
April 18, 2017 02:35 - 58 minutes - 98.1 MBJM and Ryan are again joined by our regular roundtable co-hosts, Mykal and Dave to discuss the new behind the scenes video for ALIEN: Covenant, and talk about everything that's come out in the past few weeks as we build in anticipation for ALIEN Day 4/26/17. This was a fun episode. We hope you enjoy!
Episode 46: ALIEN: Awakening and A Perfect Organism Audio Drama
April 05, 2017 22:19 - 1 hour - 118 MBJaime and Ryan sit down to discuss the latest news in ALIEN fandom.....the kickass poster, the news of another ALIEN film being prepped and readied for filming....what film we believe it is, Fox's recent involvement with the larger fan community and so much more. It's been over two weeks since we've recorded, and we're happy to back in the swing of things again. We also take this opportunity to discuss, at length, PROXIMITY: Last Stand At Hadley's Hope, Perfect Organism's first formal full l...
Episode 45: Walter & The Round Table
March 17, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBJM and Ryan are joined by David Gogel, who has shared opinion pieces about the Alien experience, that he's written, and our second time guest, Mykal Mcculloch, for what will now be an ongoing, and official round table discussion, which we will produced once a month, or when schedules permit. This episode we're all discussing the latest Walter viral video, where we see the series going, with the news that Ridley Scott will be in the director's chair for the foreseeable future...and so much m...
Episode 45: Walter & The Round Table
March 17, 2017 01:30 - 1 hour - 132 MBJM and Ryan are joined by David Gogel, who has shared opinion pieces about the Alien experience, that he's written, and our second time guest, Mykal Mcculloch, for what will now be an ongoing, and official round table discussion, which we will produced once a month, or when schedules permit. This episode we're all discussing the latest Walter viral video, where we see the series going, with the news that Ridley Scott will be in the director's chair for the foreseeable future...and so much m...
Episode 44: Saluting Pvt Hudson & Talking the Latest Covenant Trailer
March 04, 2017 03:52 - 1 hour - 121 MBRyan and JM are joined by 3 honored guests...Aaron Percival, who runs the AvP Galaxy website and social media pages, Ross Poulter, admin, and second in command over at The Weyland Yutani Bulletin, and Mykal, an incredibly committed fan of the Alien series, and new member of The Weyland Yutani Bulletin. This episode finds us sending off Private Hudson in our own way, honoring Bill Paxton's legacy, and his place in our own lives. We then move on to discuss the latest trailer for Alien Covenant...
Episode 44: Saluting Pvt Hudson & Talking the Latest Covenant Trailer
March 04, 2017 03:52 - 1 hour - 121 MBRyan and JM are joined by 3 honored guests...Aaron Percival, who runs the AvP Galaxy website and social media pages, Ross Poulter, admin, and second in command over at The Weyland Yutani Bulletin, and Mykal, an incredibly committed fan of the Alien series, and new member of The Weyland Yutani Bulletin. This episode finds us sending off Private Hudson in our own way, honoring Bill Paxton's legacy, and his place in our own lives. We then move on to discuss the latest trailer for Alien Covenant...
Episode 43: Dissecting The Prologue
February 28, 2017 03:11 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBThis Episode, JM and Ryan sit down with long time fan, Paul, to discuss at length, the recent prologue short from ALIEN: Covenant. We hope you enjoy, and thank you all for being the best fans ever.
Stasis Interrupted : Ripley After Resurrection : A Script Reading
January 31, 2017 02:15 - 1 hour - 180 MBStasis Interrupted is a category intended for our one off shows that aren't exactly typical episodes for us. This episode is particularly poignant, as this was host Peter Haight's last formal show with Perfect Organism (he will be back here and there). We send him off with our best regards. Peter helped to build Perfect Organism to the show that it is today. Thank you, Peter. JM, Ryan and Peter read an unfinised scripted entitled ALIEN : GENESIS, which picks up, months after Ripley 8 ha...
Episode 42: Neill Blomkamp and Life Beyond Ripley...
January 28, 2017 00:45 - 1 hour - 109 MBJM and Ryan get together the recent news surrounding the prospects of Neill Blomkamp directing an ALIEN film, and an ALIEN universe beyond Ripley. We also discuss the recent statements from James Cameron about the validity of more films, and what it all could mean.
Episode 41 : Blade Runner 2049 & Arrival
January 15, 2017 05:26 - 1 hour - 137 MBRyan, Peter and JM, got together to record what I feel like is some of our best work yet. Particularly, for myself (JM), I was able to discuss, in depth why science fiction is important, and the layers that great sci-fi stories and films can present, should we give it the thought, time and space. On this episode, the crew discusses the first teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2049, our first impressions, Arrival...the nature of androids, man's ethics when it comes to how we treat our creation, ...
Episode 41 : Blade Runner 2049 & Arrival
January 15, 2017 05:26 - 1 hour - 137 MBRyan, Peter and JM, got together to record what I feel like is some of our best work yet. Particularly, for myself (JM), I was able to discuss, in depth why science fiction is important, and the layers that great sci-fi stories and films can present, should we give it the thought, time and space. On this episode, the crew discusses the first teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2049, our first impressions, Arrival...the nature of androids, man's ethics when it comes to how we treat our creation, ...
Episode 40: Dissecting ALIEN: Covenant
January 04, 2017 23:50 - 1 hour - 187 MBIn this episode Jaime and Ryan further investigate every moment from the long awaited trailer for Alien: Covenant. We leave no stone unturned and even wax poetic about what constitutes great science fiction, the fickle and never happy fan community and so much more. Peter is on hiatus from the show until he's fully moved in and settled. Join us for what is one of our best episodes yet.
Episode 39: The A L I E N: Covenant Trailer Reaction
December 27, 2016 09:03 - 1 hour - 126 MBRyan, Peter and JM sit down once again to FINALLY discuss the long awaited trailer and fan reaction to it... We experienced technical difficulties with this episode, so you will hear two parts. The first part consists of all three hosts of Perfect Organism, the second part was recorded later in the day, free of any technical issues and glitches....
Episode 38 : Where The F*#!$ is the A L I E N : Covenant Trailer?
December 14, 2016 20:28 - 1 hour - 110 MBJaime and Ryan discuss all of the latest news surrounding ALIEN Covenant, including the recent press screenings, the set pic leaks, and where in gods green earth is that Alien Covenant trailer?? Peter was feeling under the weather for this episode. He will be back in fine for next time! Thanks for listening, and enjoy!
Stasis Interrupted : Perfect Organism Talks the New ALIEN : Covenant Poster
November 27, 2016 05:15 - 32 minutes - 59.2 MBRyan, Peter and Jaime sit down to discuss the latest poster for ALIEN Covenant, and what it all could mean.
Episode 37: P R O M E T H E U S
November 20, 2016 05:37 - 1 hour - 185 MBAt long last, Jaime, Peter and new co-host Ryan discuss Prometheus, from beginning to end. THIS IS NOT A BASH FEST. We take our time to discuss what we really love about the film, and what we don't. Take a ride with us. We think you'll enjoy the terrain. :)