Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast

The mysterious "toymaker" J.F. Sebastian is an iconic part of Blade Runner history—and the man behind the character is just as fascinating. In this interview, beloved character actor William Sanderson sits down with Dan and Patrick to discuss his journey to Hollywood, his experience working with Ridley Scott, and his recent memoir (which you can purchase here , on Amazon). iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulder...

In this episode, Dan and Jaime discuss the origins of the Blade Runner fandom. From the first unofficial fanzine, CITYSPEAK, started by Sarah Campbell, to Blade Zone and more, this episode features the thoughts and voices of figures who have been around since the beginning. Here's a link to the first issue of CITYSPEAK: https://issuu.com/futurenoir/docs/cityspeak iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitu...

In this episode of our 700 Layer Cake series, Dan sits down with Blade Runner superfan Gary Willoughby as he reminisces on his decades-long involvement in Blade Runner fandom. From his work with BladeZone hunting down actors and crew for exclusive interviews, to his participation in the Dangerous Days documentary, the 2007 Night at the Bradbury Final Cut release party, and more. Gary has a unique...

In this episode Jaime, Patrick, and Dan interview the lauded Hampton Fancher, who wrote the screenplay for Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. This is an exclusive interview coming on the heels of Fancher’s new book, ‘The Wall Will Tell You’ which acts as a poet’s guide to screenwriting. The conversation then shifts to Blade Runner, Philip K Dick and the generation of filmmakers that Fancher has h...

In this minisode, Patrick talks with David Leach, Senior Creative Editor at Titan Comics. David is overseeing the creation of the upcoming Blade Runner 2019 comic series; he was kind enough to give us TONS of new details and information you won't find anywhere else. iTunes:  bit.ly/shoulderoforionitunes  // Google Play:  bit.ly/shoulderoforiongoogleplay // For more on this and our other projects,...

In this exclusive interview, hosts Dan, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Golden Globe award-winning actor Joanna Cassidy to discuss her career in acting, her role as Zhora in Blade Runner, and her decades in the film industry. From encounters with creepy studio executives to being a single mother of two, Ms. Cassidy is delightfully candid, funny and unforgettable. We hope you enjoy listening.   //...

Welcome to the first installment of our first-ever Shoulder of Orion miniseries: A 700 Layer Cake: The Cult of Blade Runner! Since we'll be spending a great deal of time over the coming months focusing on the first Blade Runner film, we thought it fitting to go back to the very beginning: Philip K. Dick's seminal Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Before there was a global fan community—before t...

Shoulder of Orion teams up with fellow podcaster Tony from the FlicksXRayed movie podcast for the first ever cross-over episode of the show. Join us as we have fun seeing which of us is best at Blade Runner trivia (Hint: it's NOT Dan), and have deeper discussion on the film that started it all. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to jo...

In this episode, Dan, Patrick and Jaime kick off their new series A 700 Layer Cake: The Cult of Blade Runner.  // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Fields of Calantha . // To support the show, please consider visiting www.perfectorganism.com/support . We've got some great p...

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by Dr. Robin Bunce to discuss the year we’ve stepped into and its parallels to Ridley Scott’s vision of 2019, challenges and lessons.  This was a deep and heady discussion, just the sort of thing we love best.  // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our clo...

In this episode, Jaime and Dan discuss the Secret Cinema Blade Runner event with producer Andrea Moccia and attendees Simao and Carlos. This is a three segment episode which provides a very exclusive window into a very, well, secretive experience. Enjoy. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our close...

Jaime, Patrick and Dan are joined by special guests Peter from the MidWest, and Iain Souter, admin and founder of Blade Runner - Worldwide Fans Group and Blade Runner 2049 - Worldwide Fans Group. In this fantastic episode, we all discuss in granular detail, Niander Wallace as played by Jared Leto. Is Niander a Replicant? Does he believe he’s god? We talk about that and so much more on this exclusi...

In this mini-episode, Dan, Patrick and Jaime  talk about the next Shoulder of Orion series announcement and the status of their original audio drama, 2020: Gethsemane.   // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Fields of Calantha . // To support the show, please consider visiti...

In this episode—part two of a series on Luv—Jaime sits down for discussion with guests Ricardo Silvestre and Iain Souter. From Luv being God’s angel of death, to whether or not she’s fragile, Iain, Ricardo, and Jaime spend an hour and a half diving into this incredible character.

In this episode, Patrick, Dan, and Jaime sit down to speak with author Lou Tambone to discuss his latest collaborative book, The Cyberpunk Nexus: Exploring The Blade Runner Universe.

Patrick, Dan and Jaime convene to celebrate the first year of Blade Runner 2049. From their memories of that first screening, and what the film means, to its complete embrace by fandom, the team at Shoulder of Orion raises its glass to what can be only be described as a miracle: Blade Runner 2049, released October 6th, 2017. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorgan...

In the second of two episodes, JM and Dan sit down with Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. This episode is the conclusion of an in-depth and gratifying discussion which covers philosophy and Blade Runner 2049. Enjoy. Here is a link to the book, also available on Amazon etc: https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9781137412287 For more info on Timothy Shanahan a...

In the first of two episodes, JM and Dan sit down with Dr. Timothy Shanahan, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University. From Descartes to Deckard, Nietzsche to Batty, the discussion explores Tim's book Philosophy and Blade Runner as together they shed old light on new problems and new light on old problems. Here is a link to the book, also available on Amazon etc: https://www.palgrave...

In another exclusive interview, Dan sits down with Territory Studio Creative Lead Peter Eszenyi, who created the screen effects for some of the most memorable scenes in Blade Runner 2049. From the spinner displays, to the Denabase, to the beautiful bone scan sequence in the morgue, Peter gets into great detail on the direction his team received from Denis Villeneuve himself and how they were able...

If there’s one character who crystalizes the beautiful ambivalence that defines Blade Runner 2049, it’s Luv. In this sprawling roundtable, Dan, Patrick, Micah, and returning guest Dr. Robin Bunce dive headfirst into the mysteries surrounding this fascinating character. Stay tuned at the end for some insightful guest commentary from Iain Souter.  // For more on this and our other projects, please v...

We have come upon the one year anniversary of Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast. What a year it's been. In this mini episode Jaime, Patrick and Dan discuss their first year, and how incredible the journey has been so far.

This is the second part of a two part series with film historian Paul M. Sammon to discuss his life and his history with Blade Runner. Along the way, Dan and Jaime continue the discussion of the newly released 3rd edition of his legendary book: Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you'd like to join the con...

On this episode of Shoulder of Orion, Jaime and Dan sit down with film historian Paul M. Sammon to discuss his life and his history with Blade Runner. Along the way, they also discuss the newly released edition of his legendary book: Future Noir: The Making of Blade Runner. This is the first of a two-part series. // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. //...

It's no accident that it has taken the Blade Runner podcast nearly a year to release a Deckard episode: he's one of the most complex, nuanced characters in a saga full of complexity and nuance, and he's surprisingly hard to talk about. In this deeply personal episode, JM, Dan, and Patrick take the conversation far beyond the typical is-he-or-isn't-he-a-replicant argument and discuss the full arc o...

Joi, as played by Ana de Armas, continues to be one of the most discussed characters from Blade Runner 2049. In our ongoing conversations, Shoulder of Orion hosts: Dan, Patrick, JM, and contributing host Micah invite Dr. Robin Bunce back on to speak on Joi's role in 2049 and her humanity (or lack thereof) within the story. Rounding out the symposium panel is special guest Barbara Schmuker, a first...