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Fusion Patrol is a long-running, comprehensive classic sci-fi rewatch podcast. We cover vintage Science Fiction TV and media with episode-by-episode reviews.

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    Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 01 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 778

    This week, Simon and Eugene look at the second episode of Real Humans, season 2, where they discuss the changes between the last season and this, or lack thereof, the loss of some of the interesting ambiguities, and whether there is a Swedish TV body count limit. Next Week: Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Sky’s on Fire.

    58 min

  2. 28 FEB

    The Invaders Review: The Leeches – Fusion Patrol Ep. 777

    Dr. Markham escapes the Invaders, leading to a chaotic pursuit involving David Vincent and Warren Donaghan, who fears alien abductions linked to missing scientists. Kenneth and Eugene explore themes of friendship, skepticism, and belief in the face of the mysterious alien threat, dissecting the episode’s character dynamics and storytelling elements. Dr. Markham escapes the Invaders, leading to a chaotic pursuit involving David Vincent and Warren Donaghan, who fears alien abductions linked to missing scientists. Kenneth and Eugene explore themes of friendship, skepticism, and belief in the face of the mysterious alien threat, dissecting the episode’s character dynamics and storytelling elements. Next week: Real Humans, Season 2, Episode 1

    47 min

  3. 21 FEB

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Cruise Ship to the Stars – Fusion Patrol Ep. 776

    This week, Eugene and John explore *Buck Rogers in the 25th Century*, Season 1, Episode 13, “Cruise Ship to the Stars.” They call out the awkward attraction between the 500+ year old Buck and the 19 year old Ms. Cosmos, critique the episode’s convoluted plot, humorously discuss Twiki’s romance, and ponder 2491’s beauty standards. Next time on Buck Rogers: Space VampireNext week on Fusion Patrol: The Invaders – The Leeches

    48 min

  4. 14 FEB

    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 775

    In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Ben and Eugene delve into the 1961 Irwin Allen film “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea,” starring Walter Pidgeon and Joan Fontaine. The discussion centers on the USOS Seaview and Admiral Nelson’s desperate mission to extinguish a catastrophic burning of the Van Allen Belt, which threatens all life on Earth. They explore the film’s key themes, including the clash between reason and fanaticism, as well as character dynamics, particularly between Nelson and his crew. We also reflect on our personal experiences with the film, critique its scientific elements, and analyze the portrayal of authority during the Cold War. Next Week: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Cruise Ship to the Stars

    1 h 30 min

  5. 7 FEB

    Bugs Review: Money Spiders & The Enemy Within – Fusion Patrol Ep. 774

    In this week’s episode of Fusion Patrol, Simon and Eugene dissect the series finale of Bugs, focusing on the two-part episode “Money Spiders” and “The Enemy Within.” They argue over which of the many things Alex should have been fired for, they discuss whether the G5 is the chip Apple released five years after the show and why they didn’t use a Pentium chip to run a Windows program, and they talk about how Bugs went out with a whimper, not a bang, not even a single bang. Join the conversation and revisit the thrilling conclusion of Bugs with them this week! Next Week: World Beyond Movie Night looks at Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)

    1 h 43 min

  6. 31 ENE

    The Invaders Review: The Mutation – Fusion Patrol Ep. 773

    In this episode of Fusion Patrol, Kenneth and Eugene analyze Season 1, Episode 3 of The Invaders, titled “The Mutation.” The story follows David Vincent as he investigates mysterious phenomena along the Texas-Mexico border, leading to a life-threatening encounter with locals and ultimately, alien forces. Despite being undermined by those he encounters, including the deceptive Evans and Vicky, Vincent’s quest for the truth about the invaders drives the narrative. They discuss the missed opportunities for deeper explorations of alien culture and the complexities of Vincent’s interactions with Vicky, who reveals her own mutation. They raise critical questions about identity and emotional depth, while critiquing its execution, noting continuity issues and the lack of logical consistency. They dissect the themes of rationality versus emotionality reflected in the series. Peso notes: There was lots of confusion in this episode about peso->dollar exchange rates, so let me clarify some of the confusion.in 1967, when this episode aired, the Mexican Peso (MXP) existed at a fixed exchange rate of 12.5 MXP for 1 USD. That means Vincent gave the men $24 USD.Since then (in 1993) the Peso (MXP) has been replaced by the New Peso (MXN). The New Peso’s exchange rate floats freely on the market.For additional context, $24 USD in 1967 money is roughly the equivalent of $230-$235 USD today.Calculating what the money was worth in Mexico in 1967 is more difficult, but in the 1960s there were different minimum wages, which could vary depending on type of job and region. In some places, a laborer’s minimum wage could have been as low as 8 pesos per day. So for the laborers that took Vincent’s 300 pesos, that could have been a significant portion of a year’s salary for them. Suffice to say, he gave them a lot of their money, and not too terribly much of his own. Next Week: The Bugs two-part finale, Money Spiders & The Enemy WithinNext time on the Invaders: The Leeches

    51 min

  7. 24 ENE

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Escape from Wedded Bliss – Fusion Patrol Ep. 772

    In this episode of Fusion Patrol, we explore “Escape from Wedded Bliss,” the twelfth episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. The plot unfolds as a menacing space probe prompts the Federation to act, while Princess Ardala plots to capture Buck as leverage against them. Amidst a chaotic reception, Buck navigates Ardala’s royal wedding challenges, ultimately facing off against Tiger Man. We critique the episode’s pacing and examine Ardala’s character, blending humor with serious themes.Next week: The Invaders, The MutationNext on Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Cruise Ship to The Stars

    48 min

  8. 17 ENE

    Bugs Review: Twin Geeks – Fusion Patrol Ep. 771

    This week Simon and Eugene look at the Bugs episode Twin Geeks, and discuss their disappointment at the size of this episodes’s explosions, whether lawyers are as scarce as police in Bugs Land, and they lament the lack of eccentric British gauge collectors in this episode. Next week: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Escape from Wedded BlissNext time when we look at Bugs, it’s the 2-part series finale Money Spiders & The Enemy Within

    1 h 2 min
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Fusion Patrol is a long-running, comprehensive classic sci-fi rewatch podcast. We cover vintage Science Fiction TV and media with episode-by-episode reviews.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Lone Locust Productions
  • Años en activo
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodios
    304
  • Clasificación
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  • Derechos de autor
    © 2010-2025 Lone Locust Productions
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Fusion Patrol

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