140 episodes
Journey Through Sci-Fi James Payne
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5.0 • 18 Ratings
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Are you feeling lost in the vast expanse of science fiction film and TV? Let Journey Through Sci-Fi be your audible guide to safety.
Embark on a fortnightly odyssey into the heart of cinema and television with your dedicated hosts, James and Matt. We're here to explore the rich history of science fiction, one sub-genre at a time. From mind-bending AI, interstellar adventures, spine-chilling dystopias, and epic Space Operas, we've got it all covered!
In each episode, we dive into the intricacies of two sci-fi movies or TV shows. We delve deep into their themes, uncover behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and examine their lasting influence on cinema and television. Come join us as we venture through the fascinating world of science fiction!
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Space Opera E26: Star Trek Special: Star Trek (2009) & Star Trek Discovery (2017)
It's that time in the series when we dip back into the Star Trek universe and see how it stacks up in our chosen subgenre. This time, we're chatting about JJ Abrams' thrilling 2009 sci-fi action movie reboot and digging into Star Trek: Discovery's wild ride through the mirror universe.
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Space Opera E25: Star Wars The Disney Trilogy: The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017), The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
It's the big daddy of Space Opera but this time the House of Mouse is running the show. We discuss the Disney Star Wars trilogy, The Force Awakens (2015), The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019) on the podcast.
We unpack what happened to the much beloved Star Wars saga once Goegre Lucas handed over the keys to Bob Iger, JJ Abrams, Rian Johnson and Colin Trevorrow for a new trilogy of films following on from episode six of the 'Skywalker Saga'.
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Space Opera E24: Dune Part One (2021) & Part Two (2024)
"It’s not a prophecy, it’s a story."
The eagerly awaited moment is finally here – the sequel to Dune. Matt's super fan knowledge resurfaces as we delve into Denis Villeneuve's Dune parts one and two.
Get ready to journey into the deserts of Arrakis with us once again as we talk worm riding, sacred bodily fluids, Frank Herbert's 'coital rhythm' writing style, memes, and much, much more, as we discuss this year's big sci-fi blockbuster.
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Space Opera E23: Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) & Thor: Ragnarok (2014)
We're thrilled to have Tiffani Angus, writer and half of the dynamic duo behind Spec Fic For Newbies joining us this week.
Together we plunge into the colourful world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, zeroing in on the space opera adventures of Guardians of the Galaxy and Thor: Ragnarok.
We discuss growing superhero fatigue, the MCU's heyday and unravel how the unexpected directorial choices of James Gunn and Taika Waititi played a key role in shaping the Marvel comedy/action formula we know today.
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Space Opera E22: Firefly (2002) & Serenity (2005)
We're back on our journey through space opera. This time we've got the ultimate horror aficionado and cult TV enthusiast, Mike Muncer, joining us as we dive into the beloved TV series Firefly (2002) and its unexpected cinematic sequel, Serenity (2005).
We unravel the mysteries of the TV show's cult following, it's eclectic cast of characters, and attempt to piece together just where it fits in the vast galaxy of space opera!
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Space Opera E21: Spaceballs (1987) & Galaxy Quest (1999)
This week we're joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to dive into the hilarious world of space opera parodies. We'll be dissecting Mel Brooks' iconic spoof of Star Wars, Spaceballs, and Dean Parisot's love letter to Star Trek fandom, Galaxy Quest.
We explore the intersection between comedy and science fiction as we unravel how these two films 'find the funny' in the space opera genre.
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Customer Reviews
Fun podcast for Sci Fi fans
Very interesting and fun podcast. James and Matt clearly have a blast watching these movies and explaining how they fit into and exemplify Science Fiction themes.
Journey with
The best friends I never had. Insightful, intelligent, hilarious
strong and thoughtful film analysis
Love this show. The hosts are thoughtful and insightful.