Space Nerds
185 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsYour source for intergalactic science fiction and science fact!
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130: Lunar Space Elevator, Firefly “Jaynestown”
October 23, 2019 04:44 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBThis week on the show:SPACE NEWS: Scientists are proposing the construction of a lunar space elevator to lower the cost of traveling from Earth to the moon. Alexandria and Jesse debate whether or not this Read more…
129: New NASA Spacesuits, Arrowverse Year 4
October 17, 2019 06:10 - 2 hours - 140 MBThis week on the show: SPACE NEWS: NASA has unveiled new spacesuits designed to be more comfortable for women, in preparation of the first women to walk on the moon. ARROWVERSE YEAR 4: We continue our massive TV watching project with the fourth year of Arrowverse shows, including Arrow season […]
128: Our Interstellar Visitor, Black Mirror “The National Anthem”
October 09, 2019 21:30 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week on the show: SPACE NEWS: Comet 21/Borisov is the latest known interstellar visitor in our solar system! Our space nerds share what we know so far, and compare this comet to the first known interstellar object, Oumuamua. BLACK MIRROR: Alexandria and Jesse begin their episode by episode journey through Black Mirror, starting with the pilot episode “The National Anthem.” YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD:...
127: Space Tourism, Another Life, DS9 “Emissary”
October 03, 2019 00:18 - 3 hours - 169 MBAlexandria discusses the future of space tourism, Jesse shares thoughts on Another Life, and the first edition of Doug Space Nine dives into the wormhole with “Emissary.”
126: Space Nerds Relaunch! Aron Eisenberg, Moon Jelly, Firefly “Our Mrs. Reynolds”
September 25, 2019 17:58 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBSciFi with Jesse Mercury is relaunching as Space Nerds! Jayne, Alexandria and Doug officially join the crew as we blast off into this new podcasting adventure. This week our new Space News segment features Alexandria discussing the discovry of a strange jelly on the moon. Doug and Jesse discuss the […]
SciFi #125: Arrow Season 3
September 11, 2019 17:20 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBOur discussion of Arrowverse year 3 is rounded out with season 3 of Arrow.
SciFi #124: Accidental Star Wars Podcast
September 05, 2019 21:33 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBWe get sidetracked from our Arrowverse year 3 discussion to talk about the upcoming Star Wars projects on Disney Plus.
SciFi #123: The Flash Season 1
August 29, 2019 18:48 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBDoug and Jesse kick off year 2 of the CW Arrowverse with the first season of Flash.
SciFi #122: Arrow Season 2
August 02, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBDoug and Jesse discuss Arrow season 2.
SciFi #121: Arrow Season 1
July 28, 2019 17:30 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWe’re diving into the CW Arrowverse head first, with the first season of Arrow!
SciFi #120: Revisiting Men in Black
July 10, 2019 05:59 - 2 hours - 115 MBAlexandria Henderson joins us for an epic day of movie watching and chatting! We watch Men in Black for the first time in years, and discuss how well the film holds up. We also go on some pretty wild tangents and spend too much time googling Dexter facts. This episode […]
SciFi #119: Firefly Episode 5 – Safe
July 03, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 106 MBOur journey through the ‘verse continues! Jayne returns to discuss the fifth episode of Firefly, “Safe.”
SciFi #117: Sarah’s SciFi History
June 20, 2019 02:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBSarah Lehman joins us to discuss the personal history of her SciFi fandom.
SciFi #116: The Orville and Star Trek and Star Wars and Stuff
May 18, 2019 21:49 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBAfter getting sidetracked by the questionable space travel mechanics of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we chat with Andrew Lee Creech about the first two seasons of The Orville. We discuss how the show continues the legacy of 90’s era Star Trek by examining the social issues of 2019.
SciFi #115: Captain Marvel // Avengers Endgame
May 11, 2019 22:31 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBJesse and Andi discuss the two newest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel and Avengers Endgame. MAJOR SPOILERS! Check out their livestreamed discussion of Avengers Infinity War from 2018: https://youtu.be/hi3TH7BLKwM YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifiPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifiDISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZTWITCH: https://www.twitch.tv/jesse_mercury CONTACT: [email protected]: https://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi #114: Sleeping in Light (Babylon 5 Final Season and Films)
April 30, 2019 18:16 - 2 hours - 112 MBDouglas Gale returns to conclude our journey through Babylon 5, discussing the final season and the made for TV films. @douglaswfail Doug and Jesse are live-streaming discussions of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on their new show, Doug Space Nine! Check them out on Jesse’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/jesse_mercury Next episodes […]
SciFi #113: Gardening with Picard
October 26, 2018 08:10 - 3 hours - 173 MBJ. Wesley Fox of Prescient SciFi joins Jesse for an epic nerd-dive into Star Trek, Star Wars, podcasting and more. They discuss their hopes for the upcoming Captain Picard TV show, the current state of toxic fandom, and trying to build an audience as content creators. Check out his podcast […]
SciFi #112: Babylon 5 Season 4
September 11, 2018 21:50 - 2 hours - 153 MBDouglas Gale returns to discuss Babylon 5 season 4. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: http://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi Supplemental: FyreGoddess on Firefly
September 11, 2018 21:44 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MBFyreGoddess shares her thoughts on Firefly. To be featured on a future SciFi Supplemental, leave a voicemail at 541-649-2019.
SciFi #111: Firefly Episode 4 – Shindig
July 17, 2018 06:23 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBAfter three months Jesse is back with a new episode! He talks about where he’s been and the future of the podcast before he and Jayne dive into Firefly episode 4, Shindig. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: http://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi #110: Firefly Episode 3 – Bushwhacked
April 20, 2018 07:19 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBJesse and Jayne talk space loops, Reavers, favorite scenes and more from the third episode of Firefly, Bushwacked. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: http://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi #109: Firefly Episode 2 – The Train Job
April 07, 2018 00:45 - 1 hour - 72 MBJesse and Jayne continue their journey through Firefly with episode 2, The Train Job. Jesse also shares some thoughts on the first two episodes of Electric Dreams. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: http://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi #108: Firefly Episode 1 – Serenity
March 27, 2018 23:32 - 1 hour - 103 MBJesse and Jayne begin their journey through the Firefly ‘verse with the pilot episode: Serenity. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com
SciFi #107: Marleen S. Barr
March 12, 2018 19:36 - 1 hour - 62 MBMarleen S. Barr is an award winning feminist science fiction scholar and writer, who joins Jesse for a discussion of her upcoming short story anthology When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes the Orange Outrage Pussy Grabber (B Cubed Press). Follow Marleen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marleenbarr Enjoy this episode? […]
SciFi #106: Ender’s Game
March 03, 2018 20:36 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBRyan Casey joins Jesse for his first viewing of Ender’s Game. They talk through their vague memories of the book series, whether or not this was a good adaptation, and how the public persona of the author can effect our view of popular media. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving […]
SciFi #105: In Valen’s Name (Babylon 5 Season 3)
February 18, 2018 09:38 - 1 hour - 105 MBJesse and Doug enthusiastically unpack season 3 of Babylon 5. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. Support the creation of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi Check out the new SciFi on Trial featuring The Matrix sequels: http://scifiontrial.com/the-matrix-sequels-on-trial Browse Jesse’s podcast […]
SciFi #104: The Dark Tower (2017)
January 18, 2018 00:09 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBJesse gushes over Travelers season 2, admits that Star Trek Discovery is bad and discusses The Dark Tower film with fellow book series lover Sarah Lehman. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or the platform of your choice. Support the creation […]
SciFi #103: Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979)
January 10, 2018 07:46 - 2 hours - 133 MBAwkwardly long space flights, uniforms of incredible tightness and a galactic message of unity highlight this commentary for Star Trek The Motion Picture, recorded by Jesse and his return guest Zac Gandara. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of […]
SciFi #102: Where Silence Has Lease
December 27, 2017 23:06 - 1 hour - 107 MBDaniel O’Connell (aka Baby Dan) returns to discuss his transition from stand-up comedian to hip hop artist. Jesse and Dan share stories of collaborating on beats for Dan’s new project, discuss creativity as political action, and Dan’s first forays into Star Trek. Find Baby Dan on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/danielofconnell Support Jesse’s content […]
SciFi #101: Time Machine (Modern McFly)
December 15, 2017 08:08 - 1 hour - 106 MBJeff and Jesse conclude their discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation and reflect on their journey through the show. Jesse shares his brand new SciFi synthpop single, Time Machine (Modern McFly). Download Time Machine: https://jessemercury.bandcamp.com/track/time-machine-modern-mcfly Support Jesse’s content creation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi Discover Jesse’s SciFi synthpop album, podcast catalog and more: http://jessemercury.com
SciFi #100: Beverly Fucks a Ghost
December 06, 2017 07:33 - 1 hour - 104 MBJesse and Jeff Tapia break down the seventh and final season of Star Trek the Next Generation in the first half of our 100th episode celebration. Jesse shares an acoustic version of his new song, ‘Beam Me Away.’ Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on […]
SciFi #99: Blade Runner 2049
November 23, 2017 01:14 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBJesse and his guest Andi Alhadeff dive into the long awaited sequel to Blade Runner, discussing their reaction to the film. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Support the creation of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi […]
SciFi #98: The Matrix (1999)
November 12, 2017 11:26 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBAfter Tiffin and Jesse watch The Matrix for the first time as adults, they discuss how it’s themes are more timely today than when it was released in 1999. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 […]
SciFi #97: Predator (1987)
November 05, 2017 19:59 - 2 hours - 126 MBJesse and his guest Johnny Unicorn give a live commentary to the beefcake fueled SciFi action fest, Predator. Get CBS All Access to watch Star Trek Discovery, After Trek and more! Support this podcast when you sign up by using this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please leave a positive rating and review […]
SciFi #96: Riddick
October 27, 2017 21:33 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBLeah Russel returns to discuss the third Riddick film with Jesse, creatively titled ‘Riddick’. They debate how this film fits into the franchise, and whether the blatant misogyny crosses a line. Get CBS All Access to watch Star Trek Discovery, After Trek and more! Support this podcast when you sign […]
SciFi #95: Bizarro Napoleon (Babylon 5 Season 2)
October 18, 2017 23:24 - 2 hours - 111 MBDouglas Gale returns to discuss Babylon 5 season 2. Jesse and Doug discuss the growth of the characters, bemoan the cultural aesthetic of the Centauri Republic, and debate whether or not Jack the Ripper belongs in space. To hear bonus content from this episode, check out the premium SciFi Project […]
SciFi #94: The 100
October 11, 2017 07:25 - 1 hour - 68 MBJesse shares his thoughts on the latest episodes of Star Trek Discovery, The Orville and Walking Dead season 7 before diving into a discussion of The 100 seasons 1 through 4 with Carolynne Wilcox. To sign up for CBS All Access while supporting this podcast, use this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please […]
SciFi #93: Star Trek Discovery
September 26, 2017 00:43 - 45 minutes - 42 MBA lifelong Star Trek nerd shares his reaction to the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery. Spoilers! To sign up for CBS All Access while supporting this podcast, use this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Support this podcast and the rest of […]
SciFi #92: A History of Who
September 21, 2017 00:31 - 1 hour - 109 MBDoctor Who expert Jacob Finkle takes us on a history lesson through the Doctor Who universe, describing each of the classic Doctors and how the titular character has evolved. Check out Jacob’s list of recommended episodes from classic Who: http://jessemercury.com/jacobs-list-of-recommended-classic-who To sign up for CBS All Access in time for […]
SciFi #91: The Orville Takes Flight & TNG Season 6 (Part 2)
September 15, 2017 00:44 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBJesse shares his thoughts on The Orville premiere, then continues his discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation season 6 with Jeff Tapia. Follow this week’s guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RatQueenJeff Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Learn how to support this podcast and the rest of […]
SciFi #90: TNG Season 6 (Part 1 of 2)
September 07, 2017 02:54 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJeff Tapia returns to discuss season 6 of Star Trek the Next Generation with Jesse during a live YouTube stream. Follow this week’s guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RatQueenJeff Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Learn how to support this podcast and the rest of Jesse’s SciFi Project […]
SciFi #89: Heliotropic
August 30, 2017 00:40 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBarton McGuire returns to sing two new songs of paranormal mystery for Andi and Jesse, and discuss the historical events that inspired the music. Listen to Barton’s performance of 5 additional songs for the premium SciFi Project Podcast on Bandcamp: https://jessemercury.bandcamp.com/track/episode-26-heliotropic-in-concert Find Heliotropic online: https://heliotropic.bandcamp.com/ Please leave a positive rating and review […]
SciFi #88: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
August 12, 2017 03:41 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBJesse and Collin discuss the newest film from French auteur Luc Besson (writer/director of The Fifth Element and Lucy), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. They discuss the questionable misogynistic undertones and infamous Rihanna cameo, as well as a detour through French erotic cinema. Jesse also reviews Spiderman: […]
SciFi Supplemental: Matty on SciFi #85
August 07, 2017 01:07 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBMatty Burdick shares his personal connection to the topics discussed in SciFi #85. Follow this week’s contributor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattySoftmitts Check out Dead Drift, the SciFi comedy webseries starring Matty as Captain Banks: http://deaddriftshow.com/ Listen to SciFi #85: Fiction Plus: http://jessemercury.com/scifi-85-fiction-plus To share your experiences with the science fiction discussed […]
SciFi #87: Very Prime Directive
August 04, 2017 23:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBZac and Jesse dive deep into Star Trek philosophy. They examine the beauty of the Prime Directive (Star Trek’s policy of non-interference) and how it can be applied to our fractured society. Check out Zac’s podcast Losing Our Religion, in which he discusses his past as a megachurch pastor and […]
SciFi #86: Losing Zac Gandara
July 26, 2017 20:21 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBJesse’s guest is Zac Gandara, creator of the Losing Our Religion podcast. Zac shares his story of transition from megachurch pastor to heathen podcaster, triggered by a near-fatal congenital kidney issue. Jesse and Zac discuss their mutual desire to see Star Trek philosophy applied to real life, and fall down […]
SciFi Supplemental: Star Wars with Ashley, Gillian and Andi
July 18, 2017 00:05 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBAshley Timm shares her first Star Wars memories. Gillian Durkee reminds Andi Alhadeff of the first time she saw Star Wars on a bus during a field trip. This is a supplemental for SciFi #84: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. http://jessemercury.com/scifi-84-star-wars-episode-iv-a-new-hope Follow this week’s contributors on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Gillianichka https://twitter.com/AndiAlhadeff […]
SciFi #85: Fiction Plus
July 13, 2017 18:52 - 2 hours - 131 MBJesse’s good friend Jayne Smith stops by for her first podcast chat. They discuss her formative SciFi and fantasy worlds, especially her love of Joss Whedon shows. Jesse shares his thoughts on the conclusion of Doctor Who season 10 (as spoiler free as possible), and plays a little guitar. Please […]
SciFi #84: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
July 06, 2017 00:43 - 2 hours - 145 MBAndi reacts to her first viewing of Star Wars. Jesse shares stories of how the film has interwoven with his life, shaping his view of the world. Follow this week’s guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndiAlhadeff Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Learn how to support this podcast […]