Space Nerds

Jesse Mercury
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Your source for intergalactic science fiction and science fact!

  1. 19/08/2020

    177: Our Final Episode: Artemis Accords, Black Mirror, Star Trek Lower Decks, Firefly Finale

    Today’s podcast will be the final episode of Space Nerds. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who have listened to this show, so we put together this massive final episode to say goodbye to Andi, Alexandria, Doug, Jayne and Jesse. SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 17:31) NASA has released the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for humans to abide by in space. Check out the original article from sciencealert.com: https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-has-just-released-the-artemis-accords-a-rule-book-on-how-we-re-all-gonna-behave-on-the-moonBLACK MIRROR: (Starts at 31:25) We close out our Black Mirror segment with Alexandria by discussing the final two episodes of series 3, ‘Men Against Fire’ and ‘Hated in the Nation.’ We break down both of these phenomenal episodes, discussing the fictional technology featured in the stories and our reactions to the many plot twists. LOWER DECKS: (Starts at 02:06:08) Doug and Jesse discuss the first two episodes of the new Star Trek animated comedy, Lower Decks. We debate whether or not the show is striking an effective comedic tone, and accidentally reopen Wiggate.FIREFLY: (Starts at 02:45:48) Jayne and Jesse finally conclude their journey through the ‘verse with the final episode of Firefly, ‘Objects in Space.’ We discuss the existential emptiness of bounty hunter Jubal Early, and whether or not this is a fitting end to the series. And with that we’ve reached the end of our podcasting journey. We’ve loved creating every episode of this show, and are honored that you experienced any part of that journey with us. Stay nerdy out there! Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    3 giờ 38 phút

  2. 22/07/2020

    176: Moon Jelly Update, Black Mirror ‘Playtest,’ ‘Shut Up and Dance’ and ‘San Junipero’

    Today on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 17:10) Scientists believe they have identified a strange substance recently discovered on the moon. Check out the original article from sciencealert.com: https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-what-that-gel-like-substance-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon-is BLACK MIRROR: Alexandria and Jesse are excited to return to Black Mirror with this trilogy of episodes. We start by living through video game horror in ‘Playtest’ (starts at 23:03), then contemplate hacking for blackmail with ‘Shut up and Dance’ (stats at 35:53), but the main event is ‘San Junipero,’ (starts at 49:19) an incredible love story seen through futuristic technology. Check out the latest episode of Mercury Rising, featuring UFO videos and quantum realities! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=326hgjalTN0&t=52s Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    1 giờ 28 phút

  3. 13/07/2020

    175: Comet NEOWISE, Firefly #13 ‘Heart of Gold’

    Today on the Space Nerds podcast:SPACE NEWS (Starts at 7:24): Jesse and Jayne discuss our intergalactic visitor, the comet NEOWISE currently visible with the naked eye! We discuss how to see the comet this week, as detailed in this space.com article: https://www.space.com/comet-neowise-visibility-july-2020.html FIREFLY (Starts at 21:18): We chat about the penultimate episode of Firefly ‘Heart of Gold,’ in which Mal Reynolds and crew save a whorehouse from a laser toting a*****e. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com Follow the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Alexandria: https://twitter.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_chaAndi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeffJesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG

    1 giờ 14 phút

  4. 05/07/2020

    174: Filmmaking in Space, Star Trek Generations

    Today on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 4:30) Recent reports have confirmed that Tom Cruise is working with Elon Musk and SpaceX to produce the first big budget Hollywood film in space onboard the International Space Station, but it turns out they won’t be the first filmmakers to shoot on the ISS! Back in 2008 Richard Garriott paid 30 million for a ticket to the ISS, and shot a short film called ‘Apogee of Fear‘ which holds the distinction of first SciFi film ever made in space. Jesse and Doug discuss both projects, and weigh in on the future of cosmic filmmaking. Learn more in this article from CNET: https://www.cnet.com/news/tom-cruise-spacex-nasa-shooting-a-movie-in-space-is-almost-impossible/ STAR TREK GENERATIONS: (Starts at 16:07) Generations was the first feature film featuring Captain Picard and the rest of the Next Generation crew, and marked the passing of the torch from the original series cast for the Star Trek film franchise. We kick off our discussion with Jesse picking Doug’s brain to see what he thinks of the film, with Andi joining in at 58:28. Then we kick over to a deep dive with Jeff Tapia (starting at 1:19:01), making their first appearance on the podcast since episode 100! Jeff was the original recurring guest on the show, covering Star Trek The Next Generation. Now they’ve returned to pick up where we left off with the TNG films! Jeff and Jesse talk through Generations in detail, sharing their opinions on Data’s big change, Captain Kirk’s fate, magical space ribbons and much more. Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    2 giờ 24 phút

  5. 27/06/2020

    173: 36 Alien Civilizations, Technosignatures, Firefly #12 ‘The Message’

    Today on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 6:13) Jayne and Jesse discuss new developments in the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, including a study claiming the most likely number of alien civilizations in our galaxy is 36, and a SETI grant focused on searching for alien technosignatures. Check out the articles from The Guardian and Forbes. FIREFLY: (Starts at 46:14) As we near the end of our journey through the Firefly ‘verse, we focus on the 12th episode (and final to be filmed) ‘The Message.’ We discuss our distaste for the titular message bearer, the conspicuous lack of aliens in the ‘verse, and celebrate the Jayne hat. Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    1 giờ 31 phút

  6. 21/06/2020

    172: Doug Space Nine ‘The Forsaken’ (S01E16) // ‘Dramatis Personae’ (S01E17)

    Today on Doug Space Nine we debut our synthtastic theme song, then deep dive through two episodes of Star Trek Deep Space Nine, ‘The Forsaken’ and ‘Dramatis Personae.’ Debates erupt over whether Odo would be safer going gooey in a dress or a wig, and we marvel at THE CLOCK! Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    3 giờ 15 phút

  7. 17/06/2020

    171: Particle Accelerator on the Moon, Arrowverse Year 6

    Today on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 7:45) Would it make sense to build a particle accelerator on the moon? Doug and Jesse discuss the possibility as proposed in Popular Mechanics: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/moon-mars/a32814164/particle-accelerator-moon/ ARROWVERSE: (Starts at 26:03) Our massive TV watching side project continues with year 6 of the CW Arrowverse, including Arrow season 6, Flash season 4, Supergirl season 3, Legends of Tomorrow season 3 and Black Lightning season 1. We bounce around through all 5 shows giving our thoughts on the various storylines as well as the Crisis on Earth X crossover. We also learn about the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment, the real life inspiration for ASA experimentation in Freeland as featured in Black Lightning. Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    2 giờ 14 phút

  8. 10/06/2020

    170: Black Lives Matter, SpaceX Launch, DS9 ‘Progress’ and ‘If Wishes Were Horses’

    This week on the Space Nerds podcast: We start off by discussing the Black Lives Matter movement with Jayne, Alexandria, Andi and Jesse. We talk about the fight to end systemic oppression, and ways we can all get involved. Here are links to the foundations we discussed: Campaign Zero: https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/ SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 48:50) This time, we actually lived the Space News! We chat about watching the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon to the International Space Station, and what it means for the future of space travel. DOUG SPACE NINE: (Starts at 1:08:20) Doug and Jesse continue their journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine with ‘Progress’ (S01E14) and ‘If Wishes Were Horses’ (S01E15), featuring an imaginary romp with Rumplestiltskin, a grumpy old Bajoran building Home Depot projects, and 5000 wrappages of Yamok sauce. Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram: Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle Star Trek Club: Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff Star Wars Club: Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/ Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/ The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

    3 giờ 11 phút
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Your source for intergalactic science fiction and science fact!

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  • Nhà sáng tạo
    Jesse Mercury
  • Năm hoạt động
    2015 - 2020
  • Tập
    183
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    Space Nerds