Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Geekyfanboy Productions
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Brothers Kenny and Michael discuss one of their favorite Sci Fi Television series Alien Nation, a short-lived series that aired on Fox in the late 80’s, early 90’s.
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Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep34
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the movie that started it all, Alien Nation
Directed by Graham Baker
Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon
Original air date October 7th 1988
Plot Summary: A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine but are victims of a new type of discrimination. When the first Newcomer police officer, Sam Francisco is assigned his new partner, he is given Matthew Sykes , a mildly racist veteran, the animosity between them soon gives way to respect as they investigate the Newcomer underworld, and especially Newcomer leader William Harcourt.
Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 Podcast
The Geek Roundtable Podcast
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Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep33
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the fifth and final TV movie: The Udara Legacy (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)
Directed by Kenneth Johnson
Written by Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet
Original air date July 29th 1997
Plot Summary: Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by which they are brainwashed dates back to the slave ship's rebellion group, the Udara, who we find Susan is a part of. Buck decides he wants to follow in his father's footsteps and joins the police academy.
Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 Podcast
Anomaly
© Geekyfanboy Productions -
Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep32
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the fifth and final TV movie: The Udara Legacy (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)
Directed by Kenneth Johnson
Written by Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet
Original air date July 29th 1997
Plot Summary: Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by which they are brainwashed dates back to the slave ship's rebellion group, the Udara, who we find Susan is a part of. Buck decides he wants to follow in his father's footsteps and joins the police academy.
Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 Podcast
Anomaly
© Geekyfanboy Productions -
Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep31
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short
lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's
ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential
order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the
episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the fourth of five TV movies: Enemy Within (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)
Directed by Kenneth Johnson
Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider
Original air date November 12th 1996
Plot Summary: When detectives Sikes and Francisco is presented with
the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that
George rudely snubs the case. He, like most newcomers, reviles the
outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his
prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat
originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility.
Albert approaches George with an unusual request that puts the
Francisco's marriage to the test. And Matt and Cathy move in together
and find themselves learning more about each other.
Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 Podcast
Anomaly
© Geekyfanboy Productions -
Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep30
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short
lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's
ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential
order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the
episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the fourth of five TV movies: Enemy Within (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)
Directed by Kenneth Johnson
Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider
Original air date November 12th 1996
Plot Summary: When detectives Sikes and Francisco is presented with the mysterious death of an Eeno, Matt is stupefied to discover that George rudely snubs the case. He, like most newcomers, reviles the outcast Eenos. As the case unfolds, George has to reassess his prejudices, and George's family help save the city from an alien threat originating in an Eeno waste disposal facility.Albert approaches George with an unusual request that puts the Francisco's marriage to the test. And Matt and Cathy move in together and find themselves learning more about each other.Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 PodcastTreks in Sci Fi Podcast
© Geekyfanboy Productions -
Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast Ep29
Show Notes
Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short
lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's
ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential
order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the
episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information.
Today we cover the third of five TV movies: Millennium (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2)
Directed by Kenneth Johnson
Written by Kenneth Johnson
Original air date January 2nd 1996
Plot Summary: Matt and George respond to a jumper and find
themselves investigating the disappearances of several people from all
walks of life. The case turns personal when a member of the Francisco
family turns up missing.
Emily looks for ways to impress a boy from her class and finds herself in a dangerous situation.
Hope you enjoy it,
Kenny & Michael
Find Us on the Web:
Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com
Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE
Twitter - @AlienNationCast
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast
Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com
Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:
MASH 4077 Podcast
Tuning into Sci fi TV
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