Sci-Fi Carnival
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Sci-Fi Carnival is a monthly podcast where hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd out with impunity about all things science fiction. Nothing is all off-limits and anything is possible in the sci-fi realm.
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The Help: Sci-Fi Style (Helpful Spoilers)
December 31, 2023 19:20 - 1 hour - 119 MBHappy NYE, party people! To close out 2023, Sci-Fi Carnival is nerding out over villians' unsung allies in an episode we affectionately refer to as "The Help." That's right. We are honoring those who make our worse nightmares possible. Where would Dracula be with Renfield? Where would Kealego be without the Baldung Coven? It's time these enablers get their flowers.
Double Taine And Dopplegängers (Two Times the Spoilers)
November 28, 2023 03:06 - 2 hours - 214 MBThe crew at Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over weaponized cloning and murderous dopplegängers. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel comb the tunnels over: Clones vs. dopplegängers What exactly is a blackploitation film? What to do if you meet yourself in the same realty. And why video evidence won't save you from the antics of your doppelgängers
What's a Little Demonic Possession Among Friends? (A Hell of a Lot of Spoilers)
October 29, 2023 20:35 - 2 hours - 170 MBHappy Halloween! In honor of spooky season. The Sci-Fi Carnival Crew crew is nerding-out over exorcisms and good old fashion demon possession. Why? Because why not? In this episode, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel, dive into the underworld to get the bottom of... Whatever happened to Regan McNeil, What to do if your livestock gives birth to a human baby, The real issue with Beetlejuice. And what you should do when rich people run out of sh** to do.
Corporate Meddling and The Shoulders of Geniuses
September 30, 2023 23:56 - 2 hours - 194 MBAfter an unannounced summer hiatus, Sci-Fi Carnival is back in full form. This month, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are nerding-out with impunity over corporate meddling in science fiction. The chaotic trio submerged themselves into the worlds of: Billionaires who exploit dino DNA for fun and profit. Corporations who fast track "medical break throughs" that cause a pandemic that wipes out a profound portion of humanity positioning chimpanzees to rule the world. Submersibles ...
The House of Sci-FI (Dewey Decimal System of Spoilers)
April 29, 2023 23:28 - 1 hour - 153 MBThe Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back together to nerd-out with impunity over libraries aka the place where sci-fi dreams are made. In honor of the 150th anniversary of Chicago Public Libraries, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are making the case for why libraries are more relevent now than ever. We go deep in the card catalog over: Knowledge: friend or foe The time between book banning and book burning The library scene in every adventure film
One Narrative to Rule Them All (Woke A** Spoilers)
April 01, 2023 02:49 - 2 hours - 241 MBAs Women's History Month comes to a close, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out with impunity over the portrayal of women in sci-fi over the years. Starting with the 1956 film "Forbidden Planet" to the 2022 academy award winning film "Everything Everywhere All At Once," the carnival jumps through multiverses of female Sci-Fi narratives to analyze: The weird a** daddy complex, The Id and the west. The rise of single black mothers, God Wannabes, The Woke 50's.
Trauma Porn in Science Fiction (Traumatic Spoilers)
February 28, 2023 21:00 - 2 hours - 180 MBSci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over trauma porn in science fiction. Host Maryck AlIyson and James Robinson comb through sci-fi story lines that utilize triggering historical events to drive the story. We determine if it was necessary to: show that rape scene, to utilize that slave back story, go full Karen, put us through another traffic stop.
Sci-Fi Carnival Resolutions: Getting Back to Impunity
January 31, 2023 14:54 - 1 hour - 159 MBNew Year, new carnival. Yeah right! But seriously, in this episode hosts Marcyck Allyson and Harley J. soul search on what it means to nerd-out with impunity and pledge to cover science fiction beyond mainstream blockbusters. We list: werewolves all things woke sci-fi books other than Octavia Butler and hard WOKE science.
Season Three of 2020 (New Year's Eve Spoilers)
December 31, 2022 21:30 - 1 hour - 158 MBAs we stand at the thresholds of 2023, the gang at Sci-Fi Carnival gather for one last 2022 hurrah. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi highlights from season three of 2020 aka 2022. We rewind the similation to discuss: Sci-Fi creators In Memoriam Updates on Nuclear fusion Cancelled Sci-Fi Favorites (cough...cough...Raised by Wolves) Directors who need two billion dollars to break even. The women of Wakanda And trauma porn.
Wakanda Forever :A Family Affair (M'Baku Level Spoilers )
November 14, 2022 11:52 - 1 hour - 155 MB****This Episode of Sci-Fi Carnival Contains Severe to Profound SPOILERS!!!!! You've been warned.**** The intrepid trio is back to nerd-out with impunity over the much anticipated Black Panther sequel: Wakanda Forever. Ryan Coogler has once again delivered a masterpiece, and hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson and Mel are here for it. In this episode we dissect: The unspoken audience code of conduct The evolution of Shuri Namor and the Talokan people The 'recast T'Challa contro...
Sci-Fi and the Lordt (A Holy Hell of Spoilers)
November 01, 2022 02:07 - 1 hour - 164 MBTrick or Treat! Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Sci-Fi and Religion. That's right, host Maryck Allyson and Harley J. Robinson wander aimlessly through the virtual wilderness while discusing: Good times in Gilead Child neglect and Children of the Corn The church of Transformers Velocipastor And God's special creature. R.I.P. Eddie Barzoon
The Surreal Side of Sci-FI (Horrifying Spoilers)
October 01, 2022 02:21 - 2 hours - 194 MBThe Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over surrealism in science fiction. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel peel back the paint on some of their favorite sci-fi, films, books and TV shows.
Not Of Planet Earth (NOPE) (Spoilers? Yup)
August 30, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBSci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Jordan Peele's latest horror film, NOPE. Although united in their love for Sci-Fi, the Sci-Fi Carnival crew are vehemetly divided on their review of this summer blockbuster hit. Passions run high as hosts Markyck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel lock horns over: Disgruntled hollywood animals Humans' obsession with "Dominion over all". The perfect shot And irresponsible siblings.
Nichelle Nichols Takes Root Among Stars
August 30, 2022 00:01 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBIn this special memorial episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson celebrate the life and social impact of the late Nichelle Nichols, who passed away on July 30, 2022. Although she is best known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on the original Star Trek series, her contributions on and off screen advanced both the the Civil Rights Movement and NASA space program.
So You Wanna Go On Sci-Fi Bender...(Hardly any spoilers)
July 31, 2022 17:55 - 2 hours - 242 MBHave the rising cost of streaming services got you hovering over the cancel button? Or perhaps, it's day eight of that seven day free trial you planned to cancel before the charges hit. Well, before you part ways with your greedy a$$ streaming provider, the crew at Sci-Fi Carnival has compiled a Sci-fi binge list guaranteed to keep you entertained until it's time to pay again. *Note: Sci-fi Carnival did not receive a yankee dime for the contents of this podcast.
Sci-Fi Buzz Shot: "Wakanda Forever" Ready
July 25, 2022 00:21 - 37 minutes - 52 MBWe got the Sci-Fi carnies together to nerd-out over the latest Wakanda Forever Trailer in a much overdue Sci-Fi Carnival Buzz Shot. Hosts, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel wrack their sci-fi minds over Queen Ramonda's U.N. speech Marvel Tourist and Posers Wakanda Forever trailers, then and now W'Kabi Namor F***king Fanboys.
The Sound of Sci-Fi Volume 1 (Spoilers in C#)
June 30, 2022 20:09 - 2 hours - 203 MBThe carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity of over the sounds of science fiction. We get lost in the chords over: The theme songs that shape a genre Why some herz hurt and others don't The soundtrack of science fiction And another Interstellar tangent.
To Remake or Not to Remake (Remade Spoilers)
May 31, 2022 04:03 - 3 hours - 261 MBThe crafty carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over the pros and cons of Sci-Fi remakes. Are remakes a neccesary evil to keep up with the times or are they simply money grabs? The short answer:It depends. For the detailed answer, Maryck Allyson, Harley J aka Harely James Robinson and Mel explore: Pissed off firestarters and gun happy FBI agents The tale of two Dunes Batman's remake of a remake of a remake How Pepsi and Coke tie into this. Generational remakes
The Awesome Mind F**k that is Time Travel (PLEASE EXPECT TEMPORAL TIME TRAVEL SPOILERS)
April 30, 2022 04:35 - 2 hours - 231 MBThe carnival is back to nerd-out with impunitiy over the awesome mind f**k that is Time Travel. We are crossing timelines over: Jealous billionaires with too much time on their hands. Archive 81 and Netflix's version of cancel culture. Time traveling in Deutshland. That time Quark, Nog and Rom landed in Area 51. What to do when you find a giant black hole on your cattle ranch. Slavery Debate: Sink ships or arm the residents. Maybe both?
Raised by Wolves, Androids, Atheist and The Uber Religious (A Covenant of Spoilers)
March 31, 2022 12:51 - 2 hours - 187 MBPraise Sol! Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over Season Two of Ridley Scott's Raised By Wolves. In this episode, we go into the light over: Mom's cheat baby. Father's pet project. Non FDA approved fruit. The dangers of opening ancient artifacts. Marcus's cult following The latest Hunter Father adventure. Campion's plus one. And an ingrate named Paul.
Onyx Complex (Not a Damn Spoiler in Sight)
February 13, 2022 16:54 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn the spirit of shameful self promotion, Sci-Fi Carnival is nerding-out over Maryck Allyson's debut novel, "Onyx Complex." Host Harley J. Robinson dares to travel to the mental confines of the sci-fi fantasy creator to learn the series of strange and twisted events that lead to the manifestation of her epic afrofuturistic adventure.
Captive State and Other Government Takeovers (Off World Spoilers)
January 07, 2022 03:20 - 2 hours - 211 MBTrigger Warning**This episode is highly political.** Happy New Year and welcome to the third season of Sci-Fi Carnival! It just so happens to also be the third season of 2020. To kick off this new hope, we are revisiting a film about an alien invasion called "Captive State". It released in theaters in March of 2019 to mixed reviews. But due to the unrelenting series of strange and twisted events, hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J Robinson and Mel are nerding-out with impunity over: Things...
Don't Look Up: The Idiocracy of 2021 (Apocalyptic Spoilers)
December 30, 2021 16:37 - 2 hours - 192 MBThe Carnival called an emergency nerd-out session to unpack Netflix's new satire titled, "Don't Look Up". Hosts Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson, and Mel look up, down and straight ahead over: Things to know when planning your emergency visit to the White House. How to live life without the stress of living. Signs you may have said too much. Things to consider when the world's sexiest scientist says the "science is sound." When you only have six months, but you still want to play...
Sci-Fi Carnival Christmas Special (Spoilers Roasting on an Open Fire)
December 23, 2021 21:52 - 2 hours - 212 MBThe carnival is back with the Christmas Special that absolutely no one asked for. That's right! The intrepid trio nerd-out over the sci-fi elements embedded in the lucrative holiday called Christmas. Maryck Allyson, Harley J. Robinson and Mel bust out the spiked egg nog over: Santa and discriminatory practices directed at certain reindeer. Fu**king Krampus, The relevance of Festivus, How the green Gremilns saved Gizmo. Shameful Sci-fi Book plugs Candles vs. Fruitcakes Gift car...
Midnight Mayhem (Spoilers of Biblical Proportions)
November 28, 2021 04:51 - 2 hours - 181 MBSci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd out with impunity over Netflix's Midnight Mass. "It's in the bible" takes on a whole new meaning in this Easter Horror Story. And hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and Mel are here for it. In this episode, The Carnival goes to church over: Signs your pastor is lying to you. When to question the contents of the holy wine. Vampires with Jim Jones undertones. What to do when the visiting visiting pastor has wings. How to cherry pick your miracles...
Squid Game (An Unforgivable Amount of Spoilers)
October 09, 2021 02:49 - 3 hours - 253 MBWild things happen when you sell your soul to the soulless, and this proves true in the popular Korean Netflix series, Squid Game. Host Maryck Allyson, and James Robinson and guest host, Mel lose all their marbles over: The consequences of not knowing when to quit. Subway games and bi**h slaps. The art of tug of war. The struggles of running your illegal side business at your soul sucking job. And why you shouldn't underestimate old men.
More Than Meets the Eye (Optimus Spoilers)
October 06, 2021 19:16 - 2 hours - 201 MBBah weep graaahna weep ni ni bong! Yep, the universal greeting works every time. This episode of Sci-Fi Carnival is one host James Robinson has waited an eternity for. But it's NEVER over for the nostalgia of one of the greatest movies ever created. So cover your receptors with your best headphones you turbo revvin' young punks and join Maryck Allyson and James in this discussion of The Transformers: The Movie where we delve deep into: The psychological damage of killing off your entire...
A Window Into the Human Condition
September 09, 2021 02:54 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn this special memorial episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and 'Mel' celebrate the innovative acting career of the late Michael K. Williams who passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. Known for delivering complicated, unforgettable performances, Michael K. Williams embodied his characters down to their souls. Although he held one hundred and ten acting credit, his portrayal of Lovecraft Country's, Montrose Freeman and The Wire's, Omar Little are among the most ...
Revisiting DS9 Volume 1: The Sisko (A Promenade of Spoilers)
August 28, 2021 03:24 - 2 hours - 212 MBThe Carnival is back to nerd out with impunity over Star Trek Deep Space Nine. Of course, trying to cram seven seasons of one of the greatest series of all time into a 2+ hour podcast is impossible. Oddly enough, host Maryck Allyson and James Robinson don't realize this until midway through the show. So, in the first volume of Revisiting DS9, we fly into the Gamma Quadrant over Captain Benjamin Sisko aka Commander Benjamin Sisko, aka Emissary, aka The Sisko.
Who Fu**ked Up Their Kid the Most Volume 2 (A bunch of judgmental spoilers)
July 31, 2021 18:30 - 2 hours - 229 MBThe Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over sh**ty sci-fi parenting. In this episode host Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel spend damn near three hours indiscriminately passing judgment over sci-fi parents: Who neglect their teenagers to live their best life or save the universe. Who leave their kids unattended to get some midday a**. Who resent their kids because they won't follow in their murderous footsteps. Who gift their kids murderous pets to...
A Commander's Tale: A Man with Rights (A Forest Fire of Spoilers)
June 20, 2021 22:33 - 1 hour - 103 MBWe've been sent good weather which the carnival received with great joy! The carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over the Season Finale of the Handmaid's Tale titled 'Wilderness'. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel wander in the woods over: Prison advocate, Serena Joy's list of demands. The Canadian legal system vs. the Gilead legal system. JIX That time, June organized a field trip for the therapy group she commandeered. The new chapter in Fred and Nick's father...
Handmaid's Tale: Thoughts and Prayers (A Gilead Bible full of Spoilers)
June 15, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBBlessed be the Canadian Prison System! In this episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson and guest host, Mel, lose their s**t over: Nick and June's Gilead love child, All the s**t we got wrong about Luke, The softer side of Aunt Lydia, Serena and Fred's future plans. Gilead Snitches And what became of Mrs. Keyes
Handmaid's Tale: Group Therapy Handmaid's Style (A Library Full of Spoilers)
June 05, 2021 12:22 - 1 hour - 147 MBJune may be done, but we're not. Sci-Fi Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over season four's episode eight titled "Testimony". Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel go all-in in their group therapy session over: When a totalitarian government is funding its war effort in your country of refuge, The problem with turning the other cheek. Serena's stank a** teal dress. The whereabouts of Janine, That time June commandeered group therapy. When the s**t don't even soun...
Handmaid's Tale: A Canadian Grocery Store (A Shopping Cart Full of Spoilers)
May 31, 2021 02:30 - 1 hour - 122 MBAt Last Sci-Fi, Carnival is back to nerd-out with impunity over episode 7 of Handmaid's Tale Season 4. We get deep into the potato chip aisle over, Grocery shopping as a group What to do when your captors are living their best lives. Canadian prisons. Luke And whether Moira will get her groove back.
Hope, Hell and Another Handmaid's Tale (A Great Lake of Spoilers)
May 22, 2021 02:26 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB"Nolite te bastardes carborundorum" The Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over episode 6 aka "The Vow." Hosts Mark Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel wade through metaphorical waters over: Ride or die besties, Filler episodes, Too many flashbacks, Where the hell could Janine be, Tangents that have nothing to do with The Handmaid's Tale.
Handmaid's Tale: Where the Hell is Janine? ( A warehouse of Spoilers)
May 15, 2021 03:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBBy his hand, the Sci-Fi Carnival crew is back to nerd-out with impunity over the "Chicago" episode of The Handmaid's Tale. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel dive into the rubble of over: Janine's "mommy and me" dreams. The disappointment named Steve. Whether or not Aunt Lydia's treadmill is a Peloton. Gilead's growing liability also known as Nick. And what the hell does Aunt Lydia have on Commander Calhoun?
Handmaid's Tale: I Am Not a Mushroom! (A Milk Train Full of Spoilers)
May 08, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBBlessed be the Fruit Loops! The intrepid trio is back to nerd-out with impunity over the latest episode of Season 4 of The Handmaid's Tale. In this Janine and Rita focused episode, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and Mel wander in the wilderness over: Pre-Gilead days and false advertising, Delusional-ass Serena, Janine calling bull**it, Much deserved sushi, And why we should all give June a fu**ing break.
Sci-FI Buzz Shots: Wakanda Forever!
May 04, 2021 01:43 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBWakanda Forever! It's official. JULY 8th 2022 is the release date for the Black Panther Sequel. In this episode of Sci-Fi Buzz Shots, hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel nerd-out for fifteen minutes plus over the Wakanda Forever release date announcement.
Handmaid's Hell: The Horror Continues (May the Spoilers Open)
April 30, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 154 MBUnder His Fu$!#king Eye! June and the Handmaid crew are back for another season of Gilead's Bullsh#%*t. Hulu graciously released the first three episodes of the Fourth Season of The Handmaid's Tale and Sci-Fi Carnival is here for it. In this episode, Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel, nerd-out with impunity over... How to manage dirty old Commanders, Frail Aunt Lydia, June the budding chemist. What became of the Waterfords? And Fu***king Nick!
Science Fiction... Damn Near Science Fact (Temporal Spoilers)
March 28, 2021 19:17 - 2 hours - 230 MBThe intrepid trio is back to nerd-out over the blurred lines between hard sci-fi and soft sci-fi. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel pick through some of their favorite sci-fi storylines and in the process answer some real key sci-fi questions such as: What's the deal with Chris Nolan's Twilight world? What happens when you keep pissing off the community robot? And why Avenue 5 should be considered hard science.
Dyson Spheres and This Crazy Thing Called Life
March 22, 2021 02:28 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBDid you know you could live forever? In this episode of Sci-Fi Buzz Shots, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out over a blog post published in the Nerdist titled "Dyson Sphere May Be the Key to Human Immortality" by Matthew Hart. For 15 minutes we cover: How the sun can power your retirement simulation. The striking resemblance between a Dyson Sphere and the Death Star. And Cyborg Life
Sci-Fi Buzz Shots: Draw Erase: Cancel Culture in Sci-Fi
March 08, 2021 03:54 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBMemories, sweet sweet memories. In this episode of Sci-Fi Buzz Shot episode, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out for fifteen minutes over the encroaching topic of cancel culture into the sci-fi realm. Are we all just a blizzard of snowflakes, or do some narratives need to be wished away into the Smithsonian?
Sci-Fi Buzz Shots: The Revenge of the Handmaids (Blessed Be the Spoilers)
March 02, 2021 03:29 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Lord has opened! Last week Hulu dropped a trailer for Season Four of the Handmaid's Tale, and Sci-Fi Carnival is here for it. In a new series, we call Sci-Fi Buzz Shots, the gang at Sci-Carnival will nerd-out with impunity for 15 minutes over buzz in the sci-fi community. That being said, tune in for our first Sci-Fi Buzz Shot: The Revenge of the Handmaids. *Blessed Be The Fruit Loops*
Black Sci-Fi Past, Present and Future * (Spoilers: Past Present and Future)
February 28, 2021 15:26 - 3 hours - 306 MBLift every voice and shout! In honor of Black History Month, Sci-Fi Carnival is nerding-out with impunity over black people in science fiction. Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host Mel dive into: Black Sci-Fi before Black Panther, Cosmic Slop, the sunken place, and equisapiens, Dark Matters, Reconstructing the deconstructed black narrative, And why planet Earth is not our home. Sadly, we barely touch the surface of black people and the sci-fi genre, but on a positiv...
A Handmaid's Hell: Coming to a Democratic Government Near You (Blessed be the Spoilers)
January 23, 2021 19:36 - 2 hours - 243 MBBlessed Day! Hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host, 'Just Mel', are back for the first Sci-Fi Carnival podcast of the year. And what a year it has been! In acknowledgment of the attempted coup on the U.S. government earlier this month, we are nerding-out with impunity over the Handmaid's Tale Hulu series. In this episode, we cover: Signs your country may be the next Gilead Other people's babies Handmaids, Martha's, Commanders, and Shaman Fake facts and totalitarian gove...
2020: What the actual Fu***? (SPOILERS you just can't make up.)
December 31, 2020 01:31 - 2 hours - 227 MBNo one could have ever guessed that 2020 would play out like the prequel to a dystopian novel. Yet here we are. In this episode of Sci-Fi Carnival, hosts Maryck Allyson, and James Robinson welcomes back guest host 'Just Mel' to close out this murder hornet of a year. We nerd-out over the many parallels between our favorite Sci-Fi stories, and the s***t show that is 2020, which includes: Octavia's America: Pandemics, Elections, and Kente Cloth. Will Smith Antebellum: Not quite what w...
Gemini Hombre: The Lost Episode (2019 Spoilers)
December 27, 2020 01:10 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBBack when COVID-19 was barely a whisper, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson gathered in a Chicago Public Library and nerded-out over the feature sci-fi film "Gemini Man". Although this mic free episode was Sci-Fi Carnival's first episode, it somehow got buried in the 'This is just a test' vault. But after the year we had, it's time the Gemini Man episode has its day. So, in this forgotten episode, we lose our nerd minds over: Sniper retirement goals Alternatives to pension payment...
Lower Decks: An Underachiever's Playbook (OVERACHIEVING SPOILERS)
December 26, 2020 00:23 - 2 hours - 186 MBEvery slacker has her day, and in the case of Ensign Beckett Mariner, her day is an entire series. Join hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson as we nerd-out over the Star Trek animated series "Lower Decks." In this episode, we cover: Nepotism aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos Every "Star Trek" series ever The evolution of the red shirt The diminishing expectations of the lower deck employees. And Riker We follow the Lower Deck crew from blood bathing rage down to the final "choo." D...
Paradise Found in Virtual Hell (5g Spoilers)
November 30, 2020 18:34 - 2 hours - 245 MBLiberated from the Sci-Fi Carnival's 2G vault, hosts Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out over the Amazon Prime Series: "Upload". This digital paradise that masks an infinite horror story sends our overthinking hosts on tangents that include: The feasibility of funding the undead's virtual meal plan. The problems that arise when your INSIGNIFICANT other is paying for your afterlife. The whereabouts of Mr. Caputo. Corporate mergers and hr problems of the future. Why attending y...
Lovecraft Country: Fire and Blood (Boiling Hot Spoilers)
October 27, 2020 02:40 - 2 hours - 216 MBAll great things must come to an end. Sci-Fi Carnival hosts Maryck Allyson, James Robinson, and guest host 'Just Mel' conclude their Lovecraft Country journey by doing what they do best: nerding-out with impunity over the final two episodes of Lovecraft Country. In the finale, they cover: Multiverse time travel, 1921 an American Horror Story Shitty siblings Pet shoggoths And the great Ruby debate The Lovecraft Country series took on a life of its own, leaving the Sci-Fi Carnival ...