Episodes

Oct. 3, 2015

Top Ten Biggest Blockbusters – SA161

The three sci-fi guys are together again, taking a look at the top ten biggest money making movies of all time. Should they be on the list? What does it say that they ARE on the list? And how does this list compare to the top ten movies when adjusted for inflation?
Sept. 23, 2015

Fantasy Football and Other Sci-Fi Sports – SA160

Ben and Steve talk about some of their favorite fictional sports, from futuristic racing to sci-fi fighting to fantastic competitions. Podracing, quidditch, hunger games, death races, and more!
Aug. 26, 2015

Four Fantastic Movies to Watch Instead of Fantastic Four – SA159

In a non-review, Ben recommends some movies that actually succeed at some of the things that 2015’s Fantastic Four was trying to be.
July 26, 2015

Two Tiny Movies: Ant-Man and Pixels (Summer Movie Series) – SA158

It’s Ant-man vs. Pixels! two tiny themed movies! Two comedy action movies! Ben reviews them both! One is great fun! One is utter rubbish! Which is which? Want to see someone get angry about a movie? Ben has a pretty strong opinion here. He tries to hold it in… The Welcome to Level Seven review […]
July 6, 2015

All the Mistakes Ben Kenobi Made (How Every Single Bad Thing in the Star Wars Universe Could Have Been Avoided if Ben Kenobi Had Just Been a Better Decision Maker) – SA157

We love Star Wars, but because of the way it was written, there are certain potholes that can be explained from a “certain point of view”…or that look like poor life choices for the characters from another “certain point of view.” And today, the three Strangers are exploring Star Wars from that other point of […]
June 30, 2015

The Childishness of Geekdom (Thoughts on Simon Pegg’s Thoughts) — SA156

Some weeks ago, Simon Pegg made some controversial statements about geekdom and cinema and where it seemed to be heading. He backed off a little bit, and his intent was not to be as controversial as it was made out to be, but it also did provide some fodder for some good conversation. And so, […]
June 24, 2015

Jurassic World (Summer Movie Series) — S&A155

For this episode, Evan is joined by Ben Avery to talk about Jurassic World! Ben’s podcast can be found here: Static Blade Podcast on Facebook
June 7, 2015

Tomorrowland (Summer Movie Series) — S&A154

The topic is Tomorrowland, as Ben joins forces with special guest Even David from The Static Blade Podcast! There’s a LOT to talk about, from controversial themes to nostalgic music and more! Evan’s podcast can be found here: Static Blade Podcast on Facebook
May 31, 2015

Mad Max: Fury Road (Summer Movie Series) — S&A153

Mad Max: Fury Road has been the surprise hit of the sci-fi summer! And in this episode, Ben is joined by the surprise first guest of the summer! After guest hosting on the Geekually Yoked podcast to talk about the movie Spirited Away, Ben mentioned to Rachel that he was planning to do an episode about […]
May 10, 2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron (Summer Movie Review) — S&A152

The trio is back together again, and it’s time to discuss Avengers: Age of Ultron, the first big movie of the summer movie season! How good was it? how does it stand up to the others? Find out what they think in the newest episode!
May 4, 2015

Star Wars Original Trilogy Family Review — S&A151

Ben and his four oldest children have just finished watching the original trilogy of Star Wars, and now they have gathered together to discuss them! Featuring his nine-, eleven-, and twelve-year-old daughter and his thirteen-year-old son!
April 3, 2015

Reflections on Easter — S&A150

This is the weekend we celebrate Easter, and in this episode we take the time to reflect on Easter, Good Friday, and the Last Supper. Ben is joined by his family in a series of readings and writings about some aspects of the Holy Week. PROLOGUE: Hallel INTERLUDE: Psalm 113 & 114 PART ONE: The […]