Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast

The character of Parker is arguably the hero of Alien . Performed deftly by the late Yaphet Kotto, Parker echoes in the heart chambers of the Alien saga. From his charm, to his wit, to his affable nature, Parker endears himself to the audience as well as the crew of the Nostromo . In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and special guest Christian Matzke sit down to discuss this indelible character and t...

This episode contains the audio of our live show in the final hours of Alien Day 2021. Join Patrick, Jaime, Perfect Organism team members Maj, and Perry, and special guest Conar Murdoch as we go through the Alien Day activities looking back on another year in the best fandom on earth. //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit  www.perfectorgan...

In our ongoing celebration and coverage of Alien Day 2021, Patrick and Jaime sit down and interview Keir of Alewife Brewing to discuss their Aliens -inspired brew, They Mostly Come At Night, Mostly. This was a great window into how beer is created, from idea to delivery. Join us as we talk about what scares us, and what fills our bellies.  //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on thi...

Ridley Scott's seminal film Alien floats between worlds. Alien is full of mystery and dread, horror and magic. In this very special Alien Day 2021 interview, Jaime and Patrick sit down with Jon Sorenson, visual artist responsible for building the Nostromo and so much more. Fresh out of school, Sorenson details how he landed a job on the set of Alien , and phoning his grandmother to tell her the un...

ALIEN: The Tides of Night   A Full-Length Audio Drama From Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast   Produced and released by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast Cast David Crook - Stevie J Douglas  Takumi - Stephen Anthony Grey The Captain - Bradford Eckhart   Supporting Roles Ying - Micah Greene The Priest - Jaime Prater   Background Cast Ryan Zeid Majid Perry Chicos Clara/MUTHUR9000   Ste...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast is pausing our standard episode release this week and in this short conversation, Jaime and Patrick discuss their Alien Day 2021 programming. From a dynamic new t-shirt design celebrating the biggest day in Alien fandom, to our interview with Jon Sorenson, a builder of the Nostromo, we have a lot in store.  //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For mor...

Join Jaime and Patrick as they sit down once again with Alex White, author of  Alien: Into Charybdis  and  Alien: The Cold Forge ! In this free-ranging good time, Alex answers your listener questions (and a few from the PO team, while they're at it). There are a few light spoilers in here, but it's again mostly spoiler-free. Be on the lookout for spoiler-intensive roundtable discussions to come! T...

We've officially stepped into a new era: Marvels' first issue of  Alien has been released around the world! Not only is this the first non-Dark Horse Alien comic since 1979's Alien: The Illustrated Story , it's the first official glimpse into what Disney is producing with its new IP. Join Jaime and Patrick on this extensive deep dive into issue #1, and please keep in mind that this is a spoiler re...

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by Dave Gogel of Xenomorphing and The Hive Mind Podcast; Perfect Organism team member Maj; and Perry Chicos, the newest member of our PO Instagram team. Continuing our discussion on Engineers, the roundtable panel further explores these mysterious humanoids. Success or failure, demon or god, there's a lot to dive into. This panel leaves no stone unturn...

In this special news update, Patrick, and Jaime discuss the life of Yaphet Kotto in the wake of the announcement of his death at the age of 81. Kotto's Parker is the heart of Alien, standing alongside so many memorable and indelible characters that stay with us forever. Join us as we remember.   Yaphet Kotto 1939-2021   //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other proj...

At long last, Perfect Organism is thrilled to bring you a two-part interview series with Alex White, author of 2018's Alien: The Cold Forge and the just-released Alien: Into Charybdis . Alex's work is popular with fans—so popular, in fact, that Alex credits a fan meme campaign with getting this second  Alien novel off the ground! Join Jaime and Patrick as they sit down with Alex for this two-parte...

Jaime, and Patrick would like to thank all of our current patrons who support us via Patreon. If you are interested in supporting the show, you can do so at just $2 a month. The entry support tier will change on March 1st, so the time to get in is now! www.perfectorganism.com/support   Jaime Prater, Patrick Greene   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

As controversial a film as Prometheus is, there has been no question that many of the ideas presented are worthy of the mythology of the Alien series. One such idea is the Engineers. Join Patrick and Jaime as they break down the Engineers as a species. Are they gods? Are they man? We explore these questions and so much more in this exciting new episode.    //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes /...

In this episode of Frame Rate, Dan, Patrick, and Jaime discuss season one of The Mandalorian, their first experiences with the show, and how it sits within the Star Wars universe. From those quiet moments on Tatooine with Quill, to Din's first discovery of The Child, the Frame Rate crew dive back into what makes Star Wars so great.  //iTunes:  bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/pe...

The announcement of Alien leaving Dark Horse for Marvel sent shockwaves through fandom, and for good reason. After more than three decades with the venerable underdog publisher,  Alien was going to an entertainment powerhouse. Many of us felt like this was either very good news or very bad news. Either way, the announcement has had fandom on tenterhooks for the past year. Who would write these sto...

To many  Alien fans across the world, the name "Alan Dean Foster" has become legend. Many of us grew up reading his novelizations—book treatments so rich with character and setting they felt like movies unto themselves.  In addition to his four decades of work on the  Alien franchise, Alan Dean Foster has written well over 100 novels spanning science fiction, fantasy, and novelizations of some of...

In this special and colossal roundtable, Patrick, Jaime, and Maj are joined by a band of misfit listeners to discuss the newly announced Noah Hawley Alien series for Hulu.  //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/perfectorganismgoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on ou...

In part two of our coverage of Ridley Scott's Raised by Wolves, Jaime is joined by Ryan Zeid of Xenomorphing and The Hive Mind Podcast. Is Raised By Wolves a triumph or a tragedy? Jaime and Ryan discuss all of this and more in this bonus holiday episode.  //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/perfectorganismgoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit...

In this special bonus episode, Patrick, Jaime, and special guest MUTHUR9000 sit down to discuss the seismic announcement of a new Alien series, produced by Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion) for Hulu.  //iTunes: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // Google Play: bit.ly/perfectorganismgoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com . // If you’d like to join the conve...

As longtime Perfect Organism listeners know,  Alien 3 is especially close to Jaime and Patrick's hearts. In this interview—something of a dream come true for this show—we had the opportunity to spend an afternoon chatting with Ralph Brown, the actor behind Francis Aaron ("85"). He gives us a deeply personal look into the history of  Alien 3 : the casting process, the shoot, working with David Finc...

In this episode, Jaime sits down with author Ian Nathan, to discuss his newly released book, Ridley Scott: A Retrospective. From Scott's beginnings as a first time director, to being on the set of Alien Covenant, Ian discusses the films and career of the legendary director and his lasting legacy. We hope you enjoy.    Ridley Scott: A Retrospective is available at all major book outlets.    //iTune...

In this very special roundtable episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by their good friend and listener Peter (from the Midwest), and returning friend and guest, Dave Gogel, of Xenomorphing.com, and Hive Mind Podcast. The topic on hand in this episode is the cast and characters of Prometheus. The crew discusses each cast member, what their announcement meant for the film, the character they play,...

BONUS EPISODE // FRAME RATE: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Welcome to our first Halloween Special! Jaime and Dan discuss some of their favorite scary movies, including The Exorcist (1973), Hereditary (2018), and more! So light some candles, turn the lights down, and join us while we explore the darker side of film. // iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // F...

While Prometheus may be controversial for many different reasons, what is generally agreed upon is its production design and attention to every detail. In this episode, Jaime, and Patrick break down the production design choices for the film. Did Ridley Scott and production designer Arthur Max create a world too dissimilar to 1979's ALIEN, or what is the perfect in-between aesthetic? Join us as we...

Like so many things this year, Alien: 40 Years 40 Artists was delayed for months due to world events. Luckily—as anyone with a copy can attest—the wait was beyond worth it. Packed with stunning artwork and personal anecdotes, the book is a love letter to the franchise and a wellspring of inspiration. It’s also a great opportunity to see some familiar names trying new things with their talents. Thr...