12 episodes

The Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* podcast looks back at more than a century of films, beginning in 1902 and working towards the future. Each episode focuses on a film, director or theme and brings in experts to discuss the history, politics, and influences. Join sci-fi enthusiast Ayesha Khan as she travels through time and space, encounters aliens, and battles authoritarian regimes all from the comfort of your home planet. Released every two weeks
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Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever‪*‬ Ayesha Khan

    • TV & Film
    • 4.2 • 47 Ratings

The Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* podcast looks back at more than a century of films, beginning in 1902 and working towards the future. Each episode focuses on a film, director or theme and brings in experts to discuss the history, politics, and influences. Join sci-fi enthusiast Ayesha Khan as she travels through time and space, encounters aliens, and battles authoritarian regimes all from the comfort of your home planet. Released every two weeks
*Almost

    Flash Gordon: From Buck Rogers Rip-Off to Space Opera Legend

    Flash Gordon: From Buck Rogers Rip-Off to Space Opera Legend

    As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead!For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here.If you would like to watch the Flash Gordon or Buck Rogers film serials they are available on YouTube. (Warning: the serials are repetitive and there are three Flash Gordon serials and one Buck Rogers!) The 1980 Mike Hodges Flash Gordon film is available to rent or buy at an array of outlets including Apple TV. Although it ...

    • 52 min
    Pulps, Comics and the Rise of Superheroes

    Pulps, Comics and the Rise of Superheroes

    Whilst researching the Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers film serials of the 1930s I was delighted to find far too much information about the pulp and comic book origins of these heroes. So we are taking a detour to speak with people who really have their heads wrapped around this topic.For full shownotes for this episode without character limits you can visit here.We will be talking about Flash Gordon (and a little about Buck Rogers) in the next episode. Scroll down to get more information on whe...

    • 52 min
    The Invisible Man Exposed

    The Invisible Man Exposed

    As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead!For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here.I would love for you to join in by watching The Invisible Man here. You can follow what I'm researching and working on next on the podcast Instagram page @everyscififilm.Description:When HG Wells wrote The Invisible Man in 1897 he was in a world in which the telephone, the phonograph and even the invention of the radio brought t...

    • 53 min
    King Kong: The Origin of a Cinematic Titan

    King Kong: The Origin of a Cinematic Titan

    As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose the episode on the watch page here. I would love for you to join in by watching the film King Kong here.Description:In early March 1933 the US welcomed Franklin D Roosevelt as their 32nd president. The longest lasting presidency in US history. That same weekend the original King Kong opened in theatres in New York. The huge ape was a big success and continues to...

    • 53 min
    Just Imagine a Musical Rom-Com Sci-Fi!

    Just Imagine a Musical Rom-Com Sci-Fi!

    As with all episodes of this podcast there are spoilers ahead! For full detailed shownotes (without character limits) you can choose this episode on the watch page here and scroll down. I would love for you to join in by watching the film Just Imagine which is available here.If you would like to share your thoughts on the film or the episode you can do that on Instagram. DescriptionHow did the US make a lighthearted, musical rom-com in answer to the grand German dystopia of Metropolis? Just I...

    • 45 min
    Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

    Frankenstein Goes to Hollywood

    We're doing things a little differently this episode. There are still spoilers ahead! Frankenstein is considered by many people to be a solid first choice for the first science fiction novel. (Before you start jumping up and down in disgust, yes, there are many stories from the 1600s and even ancient tales which are considered to be strong contenders for the first written sci-fi story. That does not take away from the influence of Mary Shelley.) In 1816 the teenager* went on holiday to Switze...

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
47 Ratings

47 Ratings

CavemanLawyer ,

Great experts

Great guests and content bringing the dawn of sci fi forward. Thank you for putting this together and bringing it to life. I’ve been looking for a new sci-fi podcast and I’m happy to have this follow to add.

ricky tikki ,

I’ve been waiting for a show like this!

The hosts bring a perfect blend of humor, knowledge, and enthusiasm for this fascinating topic. Can’t wait for more!

HHouse ,

Perfect for sci fi fans

This show is off to great start. It approaches sci fi from an academic view, with plenty of critical analysis. But it also recognizes that we are fans and gives us a common language to communicate about this genre.

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