Those Sci-Fi Guys

The guys decide to delve into the general interest in Baby Yoda, otherwise known as Grogu. What makes him a fan favorite and are there other characters that are similar? Mack throws out a few ideas, but neither can really see an equivalent other than Elmo. Well, maybe Gizmo.

The guys open up discussing the special meeting with Memorial Day, it’s dual meaning in who we honor and getting ready for the summer with family. Mack then talks about an amusing and humbling moment he had with his French high school teacher at the grocery store. Then the guys talk about the subject of different stars who appeared in multiple franchises and some who were rivals with each other.

The guys open up with how tired Mack is after coming back from Disneyland. He describes the new Avengers campus and the shows they have. CavMan describes buying new patio furniture and the benefits of having a back yard on the east side of the house. They then segue into the topic of big Hollywood stars that have starred in Sci fi shows/movies for a one off.

The guys use this episode to discuss the first two episodes of Star Trek Strange New Worlds. CavMan loved it. Mack actually liked it! They go through the plots and what they liked and didn’t like. While Mack was appreciative of the change in style he points out some sloppy writing practices and how there still seems to be a lack of scientific principles. But they both agree that a show can be stro...

The guys open up with DT lamenting about being away from his family and how the school his daughter attends did not stream her school play the way they advertised. They they begin to dig into Picard Season 2 and things that DT liked about it and things that Mack hated about it. There really wasn’t much middle ground.

The guys open up with DT discussing going to a country concert for a local boy that grew up in their town trying to break through and giving him a plug. Then they begin the discussion of characters in Sci-Fi that may deserve a spin-off. Mack goes against the mold and says that Worf would not need a spin off as it would be boring but Geordie would be great. Then it ends with them agreeing a Brisco...

The guys open up after their short break. Mack talks about volunteering for the rodeo and helping to raise funds for Mack Jr’s Boy Scout troop. They then go into more details about DS9 such as A Call to Arms and how the Dominion Arc started in Season two but Season 5 was when we first saw a sequential list of episodes in a single story arc. Then they discuss how the characters in the show were dev...

The guys take the opportunity to bask in the kind of Star Trek that they both can agree on: Deep Space 9! They peruse through some of their favorite, mostly focusing on the middle of fifth season where the show really got into a new groove.

Mack opens up with asking DT how he plans to spend the weekend for Easter. Then DT brings up the death of Gilbert Gottfried and they discuss their favorite memories of him and how they grew up watching him. Then DT brings ups the question based off of Mack’s cynicism of new Star Trek: Is new Sci-Fi any good any more? They talk about the perils of so many writers in the industry and how there is gr...

The guys host a special episode where they discuss the role of mothers in Sci-Fi. It starts off slow and not discussing sci fi but then they get into what Mack would originally be a negative representation of mothers but what turned out to be a SLEW of great moms in Sci-Fi. And then they discuss Picard. Happy Mother’s Day!

The guys marvel at this special episode and talk about how they got this far. They discuss their favorite episodes and least favorite episodes and what they wish to see change or come about in the future. Then Mack’s internet starts giving them fits and that’s when they decide to call it a night.

The guys briefly talk about how they have been watching Moon Knight and what a pleasant surprise it is. Then they dig in and discuss shows that are not sci-fi but have specific episodes to them that are fully sci-fi in their canon. This includes examples from Happy Days, Bones, and Punky Brewster. Then DT tries to give Mack a pep talk on how to enjoy life when The new Star Trek has him down.

The guys open up discussing how Mack went to see Hamilton and his realization he may be losing hearing ability in the lower band tones. Or there was something wrong with the sound system. DT advised he was never a musical person but loves 1776 which is on brand. Then they discuss the characters in Sci-Fi who are extremely underappreciated in their shows or stories.

The guys open up with some fun technical difficulties. Then they get into the subject of Sci-Fi vacations. They try desperately to find some examples such as Futurama, Battlestar Galactica, Space: Above and Beyond, which is fine. But they can’t think of anything in Star Wars. Then McKay talks about how he wants to try his father’s home made pizza recipe and they wax on about different pizza’s they...

The guys discuss the value of the Special Edition. It’s been used to improve the vision of Directors of previous Sci FI movies, including George Lucas. But Steven Spielberg also was guilty for it with the 2002 edition of ET. One added some value. The other did not. So what is the line where a special edition is warranted or not?

The guys start off with a little bit of banter back and forth like always but then get into what they’ve been meaning to talk about the last two shows now: The different fleets of Sci-Fi. They go through Shows like Stargate SG-1, Babylon 5, Exosquad, Star Wars and Star Trek. Not necessarily ranking them but talking about what they liked ab out each one with their strengths and weaknesses.

The guys open up about how their high school is being torn down and their thoughts about time. Then Mack attempts to discuss the Stacey Abrams cameo on Discovery and the value/ramificaitons of having real politicians in Star Trek. Is it inclusive? Then DT gets pissed at Mack for going this topic because it’s too big to abandon and focus on their original plans. Then they go onto discuss the Justic...

The guys begin with talking about how their high school literature assignments helped them in real life which was not at all. Then they talk about how the Lord of the Rings show on Amazon is not that exciting. This leads to hem ignoring their original topic and talking about reboots or continuations and how the original writer can influence the program and if newer writers only ruin what we love.

The guys open with a back and forth about how Mac thought Varsity Blues was revolutionizing football when he first saw it in High School only to realize his naiveite upon rewatch as an adult and now knowing how football works. Then they go into today’s subject about different shows in Sci-Fi that were scary or suspenseful but not the basis of the show itself. A genre bender on the creepy side. And...

McKay has a microphone issue. They discuss the importance of a 5-10 year plan and DT living alone with his thoughts. The lack of wisdom in investing in the Franklin Mint collections. And then they delve into the different engineers of Sci-Fi, their foibles, their strengths, and their differences.

The guys open up with the utter BS that Paramount pulled on Star Trek fan accounts today by having accounts suspended on twitter for posting stills from the Strange New Worlds trailer. They rant on how Paramount is following CBS in how it tried to shy from controversy by ostracizing the fan base rather than having them involved in development like Marvel Studios does. Then they explore the scores...

The guys get right into it when they prepped for a different show but both realized they watch Picard Season 2 Episode 1 right before recording and change plans. They note the differences in Starfleet, how the show gives more fidelity to the Berman era and wonder if the producers were actually listening. Then McKay in his usual cynical ways questions if having Q in the show cheapens the TNG season...

The guys open up on how things are going in Ukraine and Mac asks the enthralling questions about logistics and prepping an army and why Russia seems to be having a hard time of it. DT is hardly surprised and is patient in his answers. Then they get into the part that matters and discuss how real life was predicted by Sci-Fi not only with devices but with homelessness and Sanctuary Districts as sho...

Mac opens the show with his despair about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. DT listens and has the best answer: War just sucks. There is nothing good about it. After a sufficient venting period the Guys dive into different foods shown in different sci-fi episodes. It strangely focuses on Futurama.

The guys talk about how the internet has backlashed against the revival of Futurama without the voice of Bender. Then how Mac didn’t resonate with Disenchantment, the other Matt Groening project on Netflix that is most definitely NOT cancelled. They eventually move on to discuss the Book of Boba Fett, it’s ups and downs, and their confusion on what it was originally meant to be versus what we got.