No Fate: A Terminator Podcast

RE-UPLOAD: This week on NO FATE the guys are covering the eighth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today.” This being one of our favorite episodes of the show, we had a lot to talk about! Between Cromartie’s final end, John’s gripping journey, Ellison’s involvement, and Cameron’s… robotic charms, there’s a lot to discuss here. All this and so much...

RE-UPLOAD: SURPRISE! We’ve got another episode of NO FATE for you, covering the fourth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Allison from Palmdale.” We spend most of this episode talking about Cameron and why she reverts to old memories that aren’t even her own, but there’s also some solid discussion about Sarah here as well. Plus, we received an amazing shoutout from the...

RE-UPLOAD: Since they couldn’t fit all of their thoughts on TERMINATOR 2 into one podcast, hosts Michael John Petty and Tanner Radwick decided to split it into two! Check out the guys’ thoughts on the parallels between Sarah Connor and Miles Dyson, the original plans for the first TERMINATOR film, Arnold filming on Christmas Day, Guns N Roses, and so much more on the second part of JUDGMENT DAY!

RE-UPLOAD: Michael and Tanner’s discussion on the worst T-flick out there, TERMINATOR GENISYS, is finally here! On this episode, the guys talk about why and where big-budget blockbuster films fail, the redeeming qualities of Genisys, why Emilia Clarke’s Sarah Connor doesn’t feel right, and the portrayal of John Connor in more recent media! All this and more on this week’s NO FATE!

Hey folks, it’s been a while! Please excuse the delay, but having finally finished covering Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, we needed a break to deal with some more personal things going on in our lives. We wanted to interrupt our sabbatical though to bring you a mailbag episode where we talk about not only your fanmail, but the upcoming TERMINATOR ZERO anime series as well as the upcomin...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! The episode of NO FATE you’ve been waiting for since we started this podcast, this time around Michael & Tanner discuss the impromptu series finale of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES titled “Born To Run.” That’s right, everything TSCC-related is on the table now. The Skynet vs John Henry conflict, Weaver outing herself to the Connors, Cameron’s sudden but inevitable bet...

Another episode of NO FATE! As the guys near the end of their TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the penultimate episode “Adam Raised A Cain,” which no doubt shocked many of you first-time viewers. They talk about everything here from John Henry’s future to Derek Reese’s final moments to that shocking ending. Nothing is off-limits here, and the guys are sure to cover every detail they can...

Another episode of NO FATE before the new year! As the guys continue to finish their TSCC coverage before the end of December (can they do it?), Michael & Tanner discuss the excellent episode “To The Lighthouse,” which is a real tear-jerker. This episode changes the game. Sure, we said that about the past two episodes, but this time there’s no going back as the war with Skynet comes to a head....

Welcome back to NO FATE! As continue the final leg of our TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the second half of the “Today Is The Day” two-parter. This episode is where everything comes to a head. Sure, there are some great plotlines here that the guys explore, but the main event is that confrontation between John Connor and Jesse, and what happens afterwards. As the guys discuss the back...

Welcome back to NO FATE! As we shift back into our TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the first half of the “Today Is The Day” two-parter. This episode has it all from the fallout of Riley’s death to John’s struggle grieving through it to an efficient Ellison plotline that foreshadows the series’ end. As the guys talk through this epic first part, they also share their thoughts on how the...

Welcome back to NO FATE! After a prolonged absence, Michael and Tanner are back to talk about all things TERMINATOR. And you know what that means… Lots of FAN MAIL! As the guys go through all of your thoughts and theories on the franchise, they discuss more of their hopes for the future of the Terminator, the potential updates on James Cameron’s seventh installment, and how cool a dog-like Termina...

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this SEASON FINALE episode, Michael & Tanner round out our 4th podcasting season by covering the groundbreaking TSCC episode “Ourselves Alone,” a real game-changer for the series as it nears its close. Though we’ll be taking a break for a bit, never fear! We discuss everything from the episode—namely Cameron’s arc, the sharp tension, and everything with Riley—and so...

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this edition, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES with the episode “Some Must Watch, While Some Must Sleep.” The guys are a bit all over the place here as they reminisce on the ALIEN and PREDATOR franchises for a bit, but never fear, they return to the TERMINATOR universe shortly. As they cover Sarah’s dual p...

Michael and Tanner were invited to return to the Super Bracket Bros Podcast where they debated whether the T-800 from T2 or the Punisher from Marvel’s Netflix shows would win in an ultimate battle. Sadly, Tanner was unable to make it, so Michael flew solo as he joined hosts Jay Davis & Eliah Stokes to talk about all things Terminator, the previous T-800 vs Sarah Connor battle, and if the Punis...

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this edition, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES with the episode “Desert Cantos.” The guys are a bit all over the place in this one but have no fear, they cover everything from your fanmail, the alternate version of Alien3, the lack of the “Terminator feel” in this episode, the Connor family’s clothing choi...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! On this edition of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, kicking the new year off with “The Good Wound.” As the guys discuss the Sarah and Kyle relationship, the potential of John Connor, their love of Bionicles, and the theological connections within the Terminator universe, they hop onto a tangent or two along...

Michael and Tanner were invited to guest on a recent Super Bracket Bros Podcast episode where they debated whether Sarah Connor or the T-800 from T2 would win in an ultimate battle. The guys joined hosts Jay Davis & Eliah Stokes as they talked about all things Terminator, as well as Michael and Tanner’s favorite fictional characters, and lots of other fun pop culture-based conversations. Don’t...

On our final edition of NO FATE before the New Year, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, this time covering the midseason finale episode “Earthlings Are Welcome Here.” But while there are some interesting discussions about why the guys hate Sarah’s “three dots” arc, James Ellison’s mentorship of John Henry, and the history between Jess...

On this week's episode of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner discuss another episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the Season 2 episode "Alpine Fields." After talking about their appearance on the Super Bracket Bros. show (which you should all be listening to), the guys discuss this week’s episode and talk through differing timelines, the Derek Reese journey, and the fact that it’s the firs...

On this week's episode of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner discuss a pretty straightforward episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the Season 2 episode "Self Made Man." In between talking about the strangeness that is Cameron and John's issues with PTSD, the guys also read your fan mail, give you a sneak peek of what's coming next, and give an impromptu review of Halloween Ends. All this a...

The new season of NO FATE continues! In this week’s unedited episode, the guys cover the tenth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Strange Things Happen at the One Two Point.” That means lots of discussion about time travel, the three dots, Ellison’s newfound work with John Henry, John Connor’s personal development, and so much more! All this and more on this week’s epi...

After a nearly two-month hiatus (at least, since we've recorded), the new season of NO FATE is here! In this week’s unedited episode, the guys cover the ninth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Complications.” That means lots of discussion about time travel, the three dots, Ellison’s apparent betrayal, the human responsiveness of machines, and Derek and Jesse! All this...

On this BONUS EDITION of NO FATE, Michael & Tanner debrief from their conversation with Uncle Casey of Tfor2: The Terminator 2 Show before chatting about their new Terminator theme song (thanks Armstrong!), Michael’s dream for a final Terminator sequel(s), and revisit their extensive thoughts on Terminator Genisys . Plus, the guys read through some fan mail, have an impromptu conversation about Al...

This week on NO FATE, the guys are doing something a little bit different. We’ve teased this episode for a long time, and have been working on making it happen even longer, but it’s finally here. Michael and Tanner are joined this week by Uncle Casey, the host of Tfor2: The Terminator 2 Show which is an internet talk show all about Terminator 2: Judgment Day! Here we talk about everything from Cas...

Welcome back! This week on NO FATE the guys are covering the seventh episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Brothers of Nablus.” This time around, we talk all about James Ellison (who has a lot to do this week), Cromartie’s overarching goals, a full minute of SPOILERS concerning Riley, and plenty of time-travel theory and discussion. All this and so much more (including so...