SciFi Happy Hour

Sci-Fi Happy Hour

Fiction EN ↓ 38 episodes

Commentary about Science Fiction, conspiracy theories, phenomenal, supernatural, aliens, storytelling, and geek culture.

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Ep.042, Ted Studying for his Commercial Driver’s License, Ruben Overate Celebrating USA Independence Day. Jedi Trivia and Darth Vader. CERN Shutdown. Millions of Flies Loosed Over San Diego 11.07.2026 56:34

Episode 042. Ted Studying for his Commercial Driver’s License, Ruben Overate Celebrating USA Independence Day. (01:50) Jedi Trivia and Making Sense of Darth Vader. (22:20) CERN Shutdown. (37:26) Millions of Flies Loosed over San Diego and Florida. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomen...

Ep.041. Guest Meghan Cantu, Actress and Paranormal Enthusiast. Patterson-Gimlin Film. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Ultimate Sacrifice 03.07.2026 57:01

Episode 041. Introduction. (01:47) Guest Meghan Cantu, Actress and Paranormal Enthusiast. (24:33) Patterson-Gimlin Film. (47:55) Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Ultimate Sacrifice. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhour #scifihappyhour #kwi...

Ep.040, Ted Shares Upcoming CDL Class, Ruben Brings Up Spider-Noir, Kwinn Talks Films and His Indie Film in Development. Movie: Disclosure Day. Tumbling into Religion and Conspiracy Theories 25.06.2026 56:59

Episode 040. Ted Shares his excitement about his upcoming Commercial Drivers License class. Ruben Brings up Spider-Noir, Kwinn talks about movies Red Light Teachers, Barrett, and his film in development. (22:44) Movie: Disclosure Day. (42:39) Disclosure Day discussion tumbles into religion and conspiracy theories. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #...

Ep.039, Guest Rich Kropfl, AI Discussion, Gameshow: Galactic Peril! 19.06.2026 1:18:26

Episode 039. Ted takes time off prepping for his CDL. (03:12) Introduction: Guest Rich Kropfl. (17:25) Incentives for AI Tools, Purposes, and Adoption; The Pace of Innovation; Cult-like Behavior (How Human is AI?). (43:02) Does/Can AI Have Malicious Intent? What Protections Exist? (1:00:29) The Power of Serving Humans: Control vs Eradication. (1:09:26) Gameshow: Galactic Peril! Sci-Fi Happy Hour F...

Ep.038, Radio Silence to Make A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Film, Disney+ Maul – Shadow Lord, The Movie: Mandalorian & Grogu 18.06.2026 59:56

Episode 038. Ted is getting his CDL. (02:31) Radio Silence to Make A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Film. (17:40) Disney+ Maul – Shadow Lord. (39:39) The Movie: Mandalorian & Grogu. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhour #scifihappyhour #kwin...

Ep.037, Guest Actress and Comedian Sadie C, Space Balls Discussion and Space Balls 2 Speculation, Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Short Skit About a Short Film About Making a Short Film. 11.06.2026 53:33

Episode 037. Lead-in. (03:48) Guest Actress and Comedian Sadie C. (22:26) Space Balls Discussion and Space Balls 2 Speculation. (44:10) Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Short Skit About a Short Film About Making a Short Film. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertain...

Ep.036, Talkin’ About Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. Retcon Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. The Movie: Mandalorian & Grogu. Star Wars: Starfighter 29.05.2026 58:09

Episode 036. Talkin’ About Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. (04:11) Retcon Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. (10:44) The Movie: Mandalorian & Grogu. (43:29) Star Wars: Starfighter. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhour #scifihappyhour #kwinnmitchel...

Ep.035, Guest Musical Composer Christopher Caliendo. Dorrance Dome, & Christopher’s Years as a Composer. What’s Unique about Soundtracks in Sci-Fi Movies? Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: Treble in Space. 22.05.2026 1:06:08

Episode 035. Lead-in. (03:03) Guest Musical Composer Christopher Caliendo. (21:27) Dorrance Dome at Arizona Science Center and Christopher’s Early Formative Years as a Composer. (46:50) A Lot of People Don’t Know This... (49:14) What’s Unique about Soundtracks in Sci-Fi Movies? (59:07) Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: Treble in Space. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/11...

Ep.034, An Impromptu Discussion on Foundation. Movie: Mortal Kombat II. Sci-Fi Aspects of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero. 14.05.2026 54:33

Episode 034. An Impromptu Discussion on Foundation. (16:56) Movie: Mortal Kombat II. (30:27) Sci-Fi Aspects of G.I.Joe: A Real American Hero. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhour #scifihappyhour #kwinnmitchell #skits #playhouse

Ep.033, Ted shares “Kill the Dog” by author Paul Guyot. ‘Battlefield’ Michael B. Jordan's Video Game Movie. Netflix's TikTok-like vertical feed is finally here. 14.05.2026 53:01

Episode 033. Ted shares his progress reading “Kill the Dog” by author Paul Guyot. (10:29) ‘Battlefield’ Michael B. Jordan's Video Game Movie. (38:10) Netflix's TikTok-like vertical feed is finally here. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhour #...

Ep.032, Movie: Project: Hail Mary, More News about AI Taking Jobs from Humans, Best Sci-Fi Games 08.05.2026 1:12:56

Episode 032. Ruben Shares His Experience at Magic Kingdom, Epic Universe, Universal Islands of Adventure. (08:01) Movie: Project: Hail Mary. (29:52) More news about AI taking jobs from humans. (53:22) Best Sci-Fi games. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #...

Ep.031, China’s Humanoid Robot H1, Disney’s Infinity Vision, Premium Large Format screens, AI Just Made Reading Interactive, Time Capsule Prev Episode: Kwinn & Ted Argue About the Definition of Faith 08.05.2026 43:00

Episode 031. Introduction. (02:25) China's Humanoid Robot H1. (10:14) Disney’s Infinity Vision. (20:55) Premium Large Format screens, Where Are They? (23:16) AI Just Made Reading Interactive. (32:15) Time Capsule from Previous Episode: Kwinn & Ted Argue About the Definition of Faith. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #s...

Ep.030, The significance of Artemis II, Lagrange Points, Artemis II conspiracy theories 17.04.2026 59:20

Episode 030. Ruben plans a trip to Epic Universe in Florida. Ted is traveling to Dive School at NDSTC (Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center) in Panama City Beach, Florida. (04:26) The significance of Artemis II. (13:14) Lagrange Points. (19:41) Artemis II conspiracy theories. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #p...

Ep.029 Guest Actor Writer Aarti Hari Chopra, Dune, Conspiracy Theories, History, We’re All Just Humans, Writing the Scene: The Most Emotionally Edible Feast 27.11.2025 1:29:39

Episode 029. Preamble. (01:11) Introducing Actor Writer Aarti Hari Chopra (04:08) Dune and the way people see themselves in stories, (16:20) AI Coming for Artists Jobs, Propaganda, and the power of celebrities, (29:13) Obelisks, Discussion on History, we’re all just humans, and Who is running the world? (51:39) Writing the Scene: The Most Emotionally Edible Feast. Aarti plays the part of Aubrey, a...

Ep.028 Ted’s Moon Base Alpha Shirt, Predator: Badlands, Veterans Day, Ted Talks About Service in the USN, President Wilson’s Message on the First Armistice Day, Kwinn Talks About Service in the USMC 26.11.2025 53:30

Episode 028. The Shutdown is about to end, Ted’s Moon Base Alpha T-shirt, and the idea to have a bare-chested booth at ComiCon. (04:47) Predator: Badlands, (35:16) Veterans Day observation, Ted talks about his service in the US Navy, (38:25) President Woodrow Wilson’s Message to America on the first Armistice Day, (42:00) Kwinn talks about his service in the US Marine Corps. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Face...

Ep.027 Movie: Mars Attacks, Netflix and Comcast Interested in Buying Warner Bros Discovery, Kwinn’s Fan Made Star Wars Movie Begins Filming 17.11.2025 57:44

Episode 027. Preamble. (01:17) Movie: Mars Attacks. (20:34) Netflix and Comcast Interested in Buying Warner Bros Discovery, (27:30) Control: The Illusion of Choice. (41:04) Kwinn’s Fan Made Star Wars Movie Begins Filming. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment...

Ep.026 Recommended Sci-Fi Movies for Halloween, 2025 PN7 Earth’s Quasi-Satellite, Star-Studded Movies are Losing Money and the Shrinking Attention Span of Audiences 16.11.2025 57:01

Episode 026. Kwinn’s Preparation for the fan-made Star Wars film. (06:12) Recommended Sci-Fi Movies for Halloween, (28:23) 2025-PN7 Earth’s quasi-satellite. (35:22) Star-studded movies are losing money and the shrinking attention span of audiences. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenome...

Ep.025 Guest Bradley Walker, Demon Slayer, Berserk, Attack on Titan, and Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Challenge of Master Ted’s Dojo 06.11.2025 58:38

Episode 025. Ted Describes a Family Wedding He Recently Attended and Introduces Bradley Walker. (03:09) Demon Slayer, (21:27) Berserk, (41:01) Attack on Titan (52:47) and Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Challenge of Master Ted’s Dojo. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction...

Ep.024 Ted Talks Government Shutdown, Kwinn Shares Info About His Star Wars Fan Film, Tron: Ares, and Predator: Badlands 28.10.2025 51:41

Episode 024. Ted talks a tad about the ongoing government shutdown and Kwinn shares a little about the Star Wars fan film he’s making. (09:27) Next, we discuss our impression of Tron: Ares, (18:33) the character of Ares, the disconnect with audience expectations, and Depeche Mode. (28:32) The story lacked something and why was Kevin Flynn so old? (40:38) We move onto the Predator: Badlands trailer...

Ep.023 Guest Author Chris Tannhauser, Weird Fiction, Movies, Music, and Writing the Scene: Thief in Dracula's Castle 20.10.2025 1:28:46

Episode 023. An introduction to author Chris Tannhauser, he describes his work and shares how he grew into writing. (07:44) Next, we read an excerpt from Chris’ piece titled ENDNOTES FROM THE NEW PHRENOLOGY, an entertaining and vivid story about wizards, and Ted analyzes MOSTLY SKIN, Chris’ alternate history of the Weinermobile. Chris explains how he sees the short story format as an experience. (...

Ep.022 Movie trailer: Tron: Ares, AI Generated Actress, AI Cultural Icons; Role Models, and Robots Taking Jobs of Human Workers 13.10.2025 51:58

Episode 022. Looming government shutdown. (08:28) Movie trailer: Tron: Ares. (14:28) AI generated actress Tilly Norwood. (34:29) AI cultural icons; role models. (44:40) Robots taking jobs of human workers. Sci-Fi Happy Hour Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194311438635207/ #podcast #science-fiction #sci-fi #paranormal #supernatural #phenomenal #fiction #entertainment #sci-fihappyhou...

Ep.021 Alien: Earth with Guest Ruben Davila, Part 6. We’re Talking Episode 8 Character Development and Plot Analysis. Synthetics Abilities, and Series Analysis. “Now We Rule,” Connections to Alien1979 04.10.2025 57:50

Episode 021. We’re talking Episode 8 of Alien Earth, focusing on the opening scenes of Arthur’s corpse on the beach and Dame’s visit to Marcy Hermit's grave. We debate the title "The Real Monsters," questioning whether it referred to Boy Kavalier and his cohorts, the Lost Boys, the alien specimens, or all the characters acting as monsters. We analyze the scene where Dame leaves a flower at the gra...

Ep.020 Alien: Earth with Guest Ruben Davila, Part 5 of 6. Alien Earth Series Plot Analysis. Consciousness Transfer and Cloning Ethics and Brain Debate. Hybrid Children's Violent Transformation. 03.10.2025 59:38

Episode 020. What’s with the oversized vent ducting from the lab? We analyzed the plot, character development, and inconsistencies in the story. Ted and Ruben agree Curly's character did not have a significant impact on the narrative. Ruben suggests Curly's character might be saved for a potential showdown in the next season. We also debate Wendy's motivations for releasing the xenomorph and discu...

Ep.019 Alien: Earth with Guest Ruben Davila, Part 4 of 6. Alien Earth Series Plot Analysis 20.09.2025 58:41

Episode 019. Tootles’ Deadly Blunder in the Specimen Hold, What’s with the Incubation Period? And does Boy Kavalier fit the Peter Pan Archetype? (14:28) How a Youngster in a Hybrid Body Would Behave, Could the Broken Door Panel be a Set Up by Kirsh? Our Supposition of a Second Season, and Hermit meets with Arthur about Dangers on the Island (29:10) How Long Have Xenomorphs been on Earth? Alien: Ma...

Ep.018 Guest Ruben is Back Again. US Drone Shoots Down a UFO Over Yemen, 3I/ATLAS Interstellar Traveler on its Way Towards Earth, and Discussion Alien: Earth Part 3 of 6 20.09.2025 59:11

Episode 018. Ted swiftly reviews his trip to the 50th Anniversary of Space:1999 conference at Burbank, CA. (02:52) Guest Ruben on deck again mentions the movie Weapons. (05:46) The leaked video showing a Hellfire missile fired from a US drone seemingly bouncing off a UAP near Yemen. (24:27) 3I/ATLAS Interstellar traveler on its way towards Earth. (36:18) Part 3 of ongoing discussion about Alien: E...