Hungry Trilobyte Podcast

Deana Dolphin, MST3K’s “Fan Ambassador” has become a champion for the show and for getting MSTies around the world together– both online and in real life. Hosting watch parties, live events, and meet-ups, Deana reaches out to fans everywhere. In this episode, she and I talk about her adventures in the fan community, visiting the MST3k set, and her love of Agonywolf Media. See Show Notes at www. Aa...

Madison Spencer Engle, who first appeared on Hungry Trilobyte in Episode 10, is a favorite in the Star Trek Cosplay community. This time around, she and I discuss the new series Picard, its relation to Discovery and other Trek series, and what it's like to live in the new golden age of Trek. What's the downside of using a replicator? How big of a moment is it to see Guinan and Seven of Nine? In he...

Zoe Plait is one of MST3K's biggest "Professional Fans." She worked with Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff on "The Mads are Back" live show, and in this episode of Hungry Trilobyte, she and I sit down and get to the heart of what makes the show great. More than that, we address how fandom can have a positive effect on mental illness, and ponder her future writing projects. During the episode, we al...

Mur Lafferty is an author and podcasting pioneer. Having released her first book, Playing for Keeps, free as an audio podcast, she helped pave the way for e-books and audio distribution as we know it today. Authoring the novelization of the Solo movie, this brings her into the Star Wars universe, and with her latest book, "Minecraft: The Lost Journals," she brings life to the amazing video game fr...

Chris Cornell, known to the internet as "Sampo," has been one of the key webmasters for MST3k since websites were still new and different. In this episode, Sampo and I share stories of how fandom has grown since the birth of the modren internet, and how passion for a show can lead you to being involved in the show itself. See Show Notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Ian Ferguson is one of the hosts of the Completely Unnecessary Podcast, where he and his co-host Pat Contri analyze retro games, modern games, pop culture trends, and shaving with ranch dressing. More recently, Ian has started working with another team on a project called Yokoi Kids, celebrating the legacy of the Nintendo Game Boy. In addition to that, his new podcast Extra Napkins explores food a...

Rebecca Hanson is an actor and writer on Mystery Science Theater 3000. She portrays the character Synthia as well as being the voice of Gypsy. In this episode of Hungry Trilobyte, we discuss what it's like to be a fan of a show and then have the chance to work on it, as well as different comedy styles and creative processes. Lots of good stories about her other MST3K cast-mates! See show notes at...

Laurie Ulster was the Supervising producer for After Trek, and in addition, is a witty commentator and writer of many blogs and articles. In this episode, we discuss her experiences getting to step into fandom and appreciate genuinely good people working in Hollywood. See show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Rob Flanagan is a veteran podcaster, with shows such as Popping the Cherrywood and Shitty Movie Night under his belt. The two of us spend a lot of time discussing the philosophy of podcasting, the fun of toy collecting as adults, and reviving old properties such as He-Man, G.I. Joe, and Transformers. Rob was recently named the Fusion "Fan of the Month", and is really passionate about the growth of...

D. J. Fielding is best known for his role as Zordon from the Power Rangers franchise. More recently, he has become a published author. The two of us spend a lot of time discussing literature, civility, and finding life-lessons in kid's TV shows. Show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Dr. Erin Macdonald is an astrophysicist, and aerospace engineer, and the host of the YouTube series "Dr. Erin Explains the Universe". This was a great discussion about how to balance science fact with the needs of fiction, as well as how writing for science has changed as we've advanced our scientific knowledge.

Lee Sargent is a popular artist, known for his childlike interpretations of scenes from Star Trek, Dr. Who, and Stargate. Lee feels passionately about letting people enjoy stories on their own terms, that stories are about escapism and creativity. What I love about this chat is that we get to discuss the balance between an artist's original intention and the audience's vision. We also get to talk...

Arch Hall Jr. is known to drive-in movie fans as the star of movies such as Eegah and The Sadist. In this episode, Arch talks about making "drive in" era movies, as well as the guidance his father, Arch Hall Sr., gave him to get started in the business. What was it like making cheap movies in the early 60s? Show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Madison Spencer Engle is a favorite in the Star Trek Cosplay community. Not only is she one of the most popular "Beverly Crushers" on the convention floor, but she's very active on social media giving advice and helping fellow cosplay fans get the recognition they deserve. Madison actually took her love of costuming into the industry, having spent years as a costumer for Star Trek: Voyager, Buffy...

J.K. Woodward is one of the top comic artists with IDW Publishing, known for his work on Star Trek and Doctor Who titles. In this episode, we discuss Trek history, the role the comics have played in the franchise, as well as his collaboration with Peter David. See show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Christen Stovall is the author of the Song of Souls trilogy of novels. We cover a lot of ground about fiction, reality, life, death, and eating giant turkey legs at the Renaissance Fair. During the discussion, she mentions that the third book, Boundless, in the series is done, and that the Kindle Version of the second book, Soulfire, is on sale.

Rick Sloane is the filmmaker behind such movies as Hobgoblins (and likewise the MST3K episode featuring it), Blood Theatre , and the Vice Academy series. In this discussion, we get into the challenges of filmmaking with few resources, as well as the differences between film school and the real world. See show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Nana Visitor is best known for her portrayal of Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In more recent years, she has spoken about her love of gourmet cooking and has written a cookbook, titled In My Kitchen. Recorded at Soonercon, June 8, 2019 See show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Kevin Stark is the curator of the Toy and Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, OK. Since 2005, the museum has served as a beacon for toy fanatics and a wealth of knowledge for people unfamiliar with the hobby. Staffed with friendly, passionate fans, the museum has detailed exhibits for the diehard collector, fun displays for the curious tourist, and a play area for the kids. Because, after all, t...

Jackey Raye Neyman Jones portrayed Debbie, the young girl in Manos: The Hands of Fate, a film known to history as one of the worst movies ever made and a cornerstone of Mystery Science Theater 3000 lore. In recent years, Jackey has done an amazing job telling the story of the movie's bizarre production with her book, Growing Up with Manos, as well as describing the challenges in her personal life...

Catherine Sutherland is best known for her role as the Pink Ranger on the Power Rangers TV series. In recent years, she has become a favorite at scifi conventions and is active in many charities such as The Bumblebee Project, Love Your Melon, and Metavivor. Her first book, The Boy With the Heart on His Sleeve, is due in early 2019. Check full show notes at www. AaronBossig.com

Jenbom, the Klingon Pop Warrior, is a YouTube artist and favorite in the Star Trek fan community. In this episode, we discuss her character, the history of the Klingon Pop Warrior project, and where she's headed next.

Jerry Bennett is one of the best comic illustrators in Oklahoma and one of the most popular convention guests at conventions across the country. Jerry and I catch up and spend time talking about comic fandom, Batman, Star Trek, and how Oklahoma makes it easy to enjoy it all.