Fusion Patrol

Lone Locust Productions
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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.

  1. 2d ago

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Buck’s Duel to the Death – Fusion Patrol Ep. 808

    Eugene and John discuss Buck Rogers season 1, episode 22, “Buck’s Duel to the Death,” after a storm interrupted their first attempt to record. They describe it as a fairly routine episode in which Buck is brought to the planet Katar to serve as a symbol of hope for an oppressed population ruled by Warlord Trebor. They go over the basic plot: Trebor has ruled for generations, steals women, kills warriors, and is challenged by the legend of the Roshan. Buck is tricked into returning, learns what is happening, and ends up leading an assault on Trebor’s palace, rescuing the captured women, and later confronting Trebor in a fight. They note that Buck’s final “duel” is more of a scuffle than a true showdown. A major topic is the rescue sequence, especially the “emergency access to the women’s quarters,” which they find odd in both design and placement. They also point out how the scene is staged to emphasize the women coming down a ladder, with the camera lingering on their clothing and legs, and they describe it as especially dated and deliberate. They also spend time on the episode’s sci-fi logic, especially the claim that electricity has not been used for 400 years. They question how the setting functions without electricity and how Trebor’s electrical powers fit into that world. They also comment on the naming, the archives scene with Dr. Junius and Dr. Albert, and the clear exposition problems in the report Wilma is given. The discussion returns repeatedly to Trebor’s obvious villainy and the frustrating choice to have characters try to capture him for justice instead of simply shooting him. They also mention a traitor subplot that amounts to little more than one warning call, as well as the episode’s production details, including reused props, unusual guns, and the Kataran capital’s resemblance to an Osaka Expo building.

  2. Sep 26

    The Thing from Another World (1951) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 807

    Kenneth and Eugene look at the classic 1951 Christian Nyby directed (wink wink), Howard Hawks Produced The Thing from Another World. They ask, “Is this film slow, as some people claim?”, “Is it unfair to complain the creature is a walking carrot?”, and “How did they get the sexually charged bondage sequence past the Hays Office Code?” 00:00:35 Introduction to The Thing 00:02:37 The Discovery of the Creature 00:03:45 Conflict Over the Creature 00:05:32 The Creature Awakens 00:07:04 The Creature’s Escape 00:07:56 Final Confrontation and Resolution 00:08:11 Reflections on the Film 00:14:03 Discussion of Character Dynamics 00:24:26 Analysis of Themes and Style 00:31:27 The Role of Science in the Film 00:32:45 Trivia and Fun Facts 00:47:42 Closing Remarks

  3. Sep 19

    Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 08 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 806

    Simon and Eugene discuss the status of Hubots as property and its legal implications, whether there is a government requirement for Hubots to make a noise like electric vehicles must, and they discuss the correct procedure for warming up a severed finger. 00:00:34 Episode 8 Overview 00:01:41 Mimi’s Trojan Crisis 00:03:02 Free Will and Clones 00:06:33 Florence’s Inheritance 00:07:43 Rick’s Cult Rising 00:16:55 Mimi’s Mysterious Memory 00:24:25 Electric Noise Detour 00:30:57 The Logic of Reformats 00:44:37 Can Free Bots Transfer? 01:01:02 Jonas and Roger’s Escape 01:02:26 Silas’s Childhood Memory 01:03:52 Rick’s New Followers 01:07:14 Machines and Memories

  4. Sep 12

    The Invaders Review: The Ivy Curtain – Fusion Patrol Ep. 805

    Kenneth and Eugene discuss if the Invaders know how to fly planes for themselves, what Roy Thinnes and Susan Oliver’s children’s eyes would have looked like, and did hippies want to nuke China in the 1960s. 00:00:35 Invaders Episode Recap 00:02:33 Academy Infiltration 00:04:10 The Police Arrive 00:05:35 Cahill’s Final Choice 00:06:23 Episode Discussion Begins 00:19:12 Alien Logic Problems 00:24:41 License and Identity 00:28:39 Production Trivia 00:32:54 Susan Oliver Spotlight 00:34:32 Next Episode Preview

  5. Sep 5

    Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Review: Space Rockers – Fusion Patrol Ep. 804

    John and Eugene discuss rock and roll gone horribly wrong, and the surprising way the director for Space Rockers was chosen. 00:00:35 Space Rockers Intro 00:02:46 Concert Chaos Begins 00:04:27 Signal Behind the Music 00:06:54 The Song Repeats 00:10:55 The Kids and the Plot 00:13:55 Casting and Character Oddities 00:19:12 Clues and Coverage Problems 00:22:00 Youth Riots Explained 00:26:24 Tweaky in the Tunnel 00:32:48 Behind the Director Story 00:43:40 Music World Questions

  6. Aug 29

    Idiocracy (2006) Review – Fusion Patrol Ep. 803

    In this wildly free-roaming episode, Ben and Eugene discussd institutional failures in education, the assumption that everyone is motivated by greed, Disney’s Song of the South taken in a modern context, the notion that the child of two hillbillies could be educated not to be a hillbilly, is electing an idiotic TV personality to the US Presidency a good idea, dress Crocs, electrolytes, does this film punch up or punch down, is it anti-intellectual, anti-moron, or both and, most importantly, why on Earth are they discussing this film. The film is Idiocracy and it’s what plants crave. Next week: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Space Rockers

  7. Aug 22

    Real Humans Review: Season 2 Episode 7 – Fusion Patrol Ep. 802

    Simon and Eugene we discuss whether Hubot technology changes what death means for humans, compare customer satisfaction in the pizza and battle Hubot industries, and ask whether there is less sex with robots this season. 00:00:34 Opening Credits 00:00:59 Rick’s Rebellion 00:02:07 Douglas Makes His Choice 00:03:52 Bee and the Missing Code 00:05:52 Law Firm Crisis 00:06:32 Inger’s Family Trouble 00:07:27 Douglas’s Death Debate 00:27:57 Kevin Gets Groomed 00:32:52 Damaged by Hubots 00:48:55 Fingerprint Trick 00:54:00 Bea and Roger’s Past 01:05:02 Niska Revealed 01:16:09 Lennart’s Fate 01:20:08 Virus and Arabic Download

  8. Aug 15

    The Invaders Review: The Innocent – Fusion Patrol Ep. 801

    Kenneth and Eugene discuss the arrival of Klaatu, the identity of the so-called “innocent,” the impossibility of getting building permits in California, and bring to light the shocking connection between this episode and the Starlost. 00:00:34 Welcome to Fusion Patrol 00:01:20 Episode Synopsis 00:02:39 Act 2 Overview 00:03:20 Act 3 Developments 00:04:03 Act 4 Tensions Rise 00:04:34 Epilogue Reflections 00:04:53 The Innocent Explained 00:05:28 Writer Insights 00:06:45 Story Complexity 00:07:28 Viewer Engagement 00:10:20 Dabney Coleman Discussion 00:10:46 Norman Klenman Background 00:17:01 Guest Star Highlights 00:20:12 Car Chase Analysis 00:21:29 Driver Education Anecdote 00:25:02 Star Trek Connections 00:27:37 IMDb Ratings Debate 00:30:31 Finger Goof Observation 00:33:10 Leisure World Discussion 00:38:39 Santa Margarita Valley Reveal 00:42:56 Concluding Thoughts 00:46:23 Next Episode Preview

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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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  • Creator
    Lone Locust Productions
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2010-2025 Lone Locust Productions
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