Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast

This week we go boldly where no scuttlebutt has gone before. Ro and guest @CaptainFoley break down their top 3 classic Star Trek episodes of the original series. Only three seasons of original Trek, but so many great episodes. This discussion takes us on a five-year mission to boldly talk about what some of our favorite Trek episodes are and why. Lots of honorable mentions, some we both agree with...

Ro and Brad share a birthday one day apart, but tonight YOU get the presents with a special #ScarifLive birthday stream and some Star Wars hot takes. Because we all know the internet needs more Star Wars hot takes!

Our final takes on the Star Wars Disney series Skeleton Crew with guests Nic from the Back Yard Tardis and the crew of the Science Fictionary Podcast. Our thoughts, our takes, what surprised us and more. Bring your good natured comments and be prepared to discuss some of the things you liked or disliked about the series. That's the scuttlebutt!

There has been some talk about mixing genres, as you know, my disdain for comedy in sci-fi. How about horror and sci-fi? It's kind of a natural fit. Join our discussion this week with Domonic Riley as the talks pivot towards the unknown. Just in time for an ALIENS anniversary! PLUS, Ro answers some listener voicemails. Thanks to everyone who calls the Scuttlebutt Hotline at 773-234-8659. We love h...

Ro gets together with fellow collector Ray (@Tresob) to talk exit strategy. What do we do with all this junk? We've all spent some time amassing our own Raiders of the Lost Ark warehouse full of collectibles, but have we learned to be more precise or disciplined in our purchases? We've spent decades buying stuff we love, but why, and what happens towards the end? A very poignant and fascinating di...

LIVE from Chicago, Brad travels to the inner planets to see the newest #StarWars movie on the big screen, but to quote Kyle Newman's Fanboys movie, what if it sucks? Join the guys in their post movie screening discussion full of spoilers, so be warned. We hope you watch it for yourselves and come back to discuss our takes on the newest movie on the big screen in 7 years. NOTE: The give-aways withi...

With summer right around the corner, we sit down and discuss how the summer blockbuster phenomenon started and how it has fared in modern times. Ro and Nick discuss it's early years and how certain directors changed the landscape of tent pole films like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and the early king of summer blockbusters Jaw! Download and listen to this lively discussion, right here on the Scarif Sc...

#ScarifLive We continue our weekly discussion stream on a special day and time, #MayThe4th. After a less than stellar battle between the Inquisitors and Maul, the former Sith Lord runs with tail between his mechanical legs to live and fight another day. But who will he be fighting? Will he get help from un suspecting allies? Join us with some guests surprises. #ThatsTheScuttlebutt

#ScarifLive We continue our weekly discussion stream this Saturday. Things are looking rough for Maul as two Inquisitors join the party to hunt him down. Plus, a very interesting little flash back that has all the sensitive nerds talking. Join us with guest @Nerdmigos

While getting together to record an episode on Summer Blockbusters with Nick from NickFlix Podcast, we started a warm up discussion which turned into this. We had some good stuff to say and discuss prior to the main topic, having the Mando Summer movie in mind, our talk weaved in and out of summer blockbusters to our thoughts on the franchise as a whole when it comes to how the Mandalorian series...

Another double episode that ends with a potential bang and comes with huge implications! We continue our review and discussion on the latest Star Wars animated series, Maul, Shadow Lord. Hope to see you in the chat! Bring your thoughts on the series thus far, let's talk about it.

We continue our discussion shows on the new Star Wars animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord. This is part two of our discussion taken from our #ScarifLive #YouTube shows on Saturdays. This second week we enjoy another two part episode and we have thoughts. Our chat has thoughts too, so don't miss us live. But, we're happy to have you here as well. Please welcome Jon Solo as our guest. Remember, we ar...

We start our discussion shows on the new Star Wars animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord. This is part one of our discussion taken from our #ScarifLive #YouTube shows on Saturdays. This first week we enjoy a two episode release premiere and we have thoughts. Our chat has thoughts too, so don't miss us live. But, we're happy to have you here as well. Remember, we are a proud founding member of the Red...

Ro and Brad discuss that period between the movies known only as 'the dark times', but how dark are they? After Return of the Jedi fans were convinced that was it, George was done, no more films, but what we got instead was a mish mosh of Star Wars content that seemed to satisfy the most ardent fan. Go back in time and relive the dark times and see what you remember! Plus, we've got some voicemail...

Ro and Brad come together in episode 241 to discuss the apprentice of Sidious, until he's not. But then, what is he? Maul searches for identity even after he's found, surprisingly alive in Rebels episode Brothers. His multi-tiered life to exact revenge on the Jedi that left him for dead and stole every opportunity given to him, according to Maul himself. This discussion goes back to Maul's history...

We recorded this one live on #ScarifLive last week and dropping it in here this week. As I discuss movies and fandom in my day to day, I realize that as a kid, I wanted more of what I loved. Star Wars led me down a path of wanting to learn about ILM and Lucasfilm, etc. In turn I found out about Indiana Jones and Willow, Star Trek and countless other science fiction shows and movies because of my l...

This week they dropped the latest Mandalorian and Grogu movie trailer and of course we wanted to discuss with each other and some internet friends. Check out the audio feed from this week's Scarif Live. Give us your thoughts on the trailer, did you love it, or not so much? Let's discuss. Enjoy!

Nic is back. We continue our discussion from way back in EP99 and this time, ro and Nic are exploring that special second season of Battlestar Galactca known as Galactica1980. No 80s show is complete without Wolfman Jack, Cousin Oliver in Space, Mr Brady and of course those wonderful flying motorcycles. We seemed to block out a lot of this show out of our minds, so journey with us this weekend as...

Brad takes us on an upside down journey into the Montauk Project and a few other conspiracies. Hear how the real wold secret government projects inspired the Stranger Things show. What exactly was that creature on the beach, what's going on in Camp Hero and why is the government trying to get us all super horny? Brad's got answers. What are some fascinating conspiracies on your mind? Have you hear...

Scott Ryfun returns to the citadel to talk 'Movies Through The Decades' as 2026 starts, Scott and Ro travel back through the decades to the 1960s starting a journey on some of our picks for best movies of each decade. It's as difficult as it sounds, so many great movies that inspired generations through visuals, stories, characters and more. Tune in to this discussion from the point of view of two...

It was a cardinal sin to love Star Trek as a Star Wars fan and vice versa, but we all did it right? This week as we say goodbye to 2025 on our last show of the year, Ro is joined by artist Ben AbuSaada @KSGeekMan to talk about the differences and similarities of both of our favorite STAR franchises. With a touch of tongue in cheek and a bit of heartfelt honest takes through our own perspectives as...

Another fun 5 Questions show and discussion, this time we have returning guest Jon Solo fielding 5 questions while answering 5 from Ro. Remember, we're not asking the easy ones, we go deep here at the Scarif Podcast so get your thinking cap on and give us some good answers. Always off the cuff, un rehearsed and unadulterated Q&A for a spirited discussion among friends. Let us know how you'd answer...

Our Top5 lists continue, this week we're discussing our top 5 worst Star Wars characters according to us. Will this list match yours? Probably not, but it's still a fun discussion to have. This week, Brad plays devil's advocate and offers up a comparison between Ro and the AI algorithm. Come join the discussion and don't forget to give us some feedback by calling our scuttlebutt hotline after you...

We continue our Top5 series with this week's EP233 as we tackle a great list, our Top5 Favorite science fiction / fantasy television series. This list made us learn something about each other and it really says something about us. Don't miss this great discussion and find out how much your list aligns with ours, or does it? PLUS, we get to hear from Patreon supporter Nic from Back Yard Tardis to s...

BONUS TRACK from #ScarifLive! Let's distill all the latest rumors and innuendo about cancelled projects and what may be happening up in the ivory tower. Does Disney need a restructuring? How do you say NO to talented directors after a long script writing process with Adam Driver? You heard the rest, now it's our turn to give some hot takes. Join us in the chat for another hearty discussion from th...