Straight Outta the Federation: A Blake's 7 Podcast

The Straight Outta the Federation Crew talk Roj Blake enchanted by a voice in the past.  Perhaps not enchanted, but definately a pull towards a trick, a trap, or sudden doom? Servalan is for sure cooking up a scheme as a number of guest stars help lift the show, making this episode truly a great one.  We would love to hear from you, so please follow us on your podcatcher.  Reach us at www.wrighton...

Our hearts are weighing quite heavy here at Straight Outta the Federation with the news of Chris Boucher passing away on December 11th, 2022.  We have often praised Mister Boucher's writing and script editing abilities.  The way he can add depth, humor and humanity to a character while still servicing the story.  At the beginning of this episode, Allen has a few words about the talent that was Chr...

Straight Outta the Federation discuss Blake going on a limb to rescue his uncle and cousin from the likes of Travis and his goons.  Is it a set up?  Of course!  Will Blake and his crew be able to save his relatives and themselves?  Give us a listen and leave a comment at www.wrightonnetwork.com or feathersandfoes@gmail.com www.boldoutlaw .com to contact Allen.  

Straight Outta the Federation talk about Killer, where Blake is trying to contain an Invisible Enemy, a virus, where if not quarantined...well, you can imagine.  Vila and Avon are visiting someone from Avon's criminal past, and Avon has come to collect on a debt for not turning this person in when Avon was arrested.  Robert Holmes, writer/script editor over on Doctor Who, brings his signature doub...

Straight Outta the Federation talk about Travis on trial for war crimes, Blake having a think about his wreckless leadership, Servalan serving up Travis, the Blake 7 gang hit up with some hard choices, and perhaps the new direction for the show going forward into the series.   We would love to hear your comments about our take on the episode. Write to us at prydonian.post@gmail.com, Twitter @SOFed...

Straight Outta the Federation talk Blake being gung ho about taking down the Federation at all costs, resistance fighters back on earth, Servalan face to face with her mentor and self awareness, and the fatal departure of Olag Gan.  We would love to hear about your favorite Gan moments or anything Blake's 7 related.  Thank you for listening to our podcast.  We love doing this, and we appreciate yo...

Straight Outta the Federation and https://twitter.com/Reading_Hix?s=20&t=agofdd7Ta4Ech32_5WmPXg talk Horizon, where the Blake's 7 crew try to push back on colonization.  Can Blake inspire Ro, an indigenious person to the planet Horizon,  to reclaim his heritage and move the colonizing Federation out of town?  Perhaps, Ro had it within him to rebel all along.    Write to us at www.wrightonnetwork.c...

Straight Outta the Federation talk weapons race or a race to a weapon, cloning, a new Travis, fashion and so much more.  What are some of your favorite parts of Weapon? Also, do you have any extra Blake's 7 material you recommend that are good companion pieces to Weapon?  prydonian.post@gmail.com Twitter @sofederation www.wrightonnetwork.com

Straight Outta The Federation talk what goes on in the Shadows, under the cover of darkness, if you will.  Dream Heads, implicated governments, character growth and slight rectcons are all discussed in episode 15 of SOTF.  Join our discussion by writing to us on Twitter @sofederation or www.wrightonnetwork.com e-mail prydonian.post@gmail.com www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork

The Straight Outta the Federation Gang our back for Series B to talk Redemption, where Blake and Company are trying to...circumvent fate.  Sounds unavoidable?  Unavoidable like trying to outrun the original owners of The Liberator itself.   Please e-mail us at prydonian.post@gmail.com Twitter @sofederation www.patreon.com/wrightonnetwork  

Before moving on towards Series B, Straight Outta the Federation is taking a look at one of Terry Nation's other projects...the Daleks.  Specifically, the serial, Genesis of the Daleks, where we try to point out so of the similar "go to's" Terry Nation's storytelling might display.

Straight Outta the Federation discusses the series finale, Orac, where Blake and Cally touchdown on a planet to retrieve some drugs to help the crew from radiation exposure as well as hand some drugs to a dying man whose son help Blake and Cally at gun point.   Because thus far, Blake lives a life of a series of green lights, the crew is now in possession of the great and mighty Orac.   The next e...

April, Allen and A.J. talk Terry Nation's Deliverance episode, where the gang answer a distress call, which will lead them towards something more beneficial than they would ever imagine.  Oh yeah, and Avon is answers a prophecy call, which makes him seem like The Chosen One.   Which Blake 7 member would you want to hang out with at a 70's glam rock club?  Write to us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com Twit...

Allen, April5K and A.J. talk political exile, the cunning of Jenna, hipster vs. nostalgia tendencies, and so much more.  We would love to hear your thoughts about Bounty.  Write to us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com Twitter @sofederation e-mail wrightonnetwork@gmail.com  

Straight Outta the Federation discuss the Blake's 7 gang placing themselves in grave danger, whipping through space to find one of the crew members, Gan, some medical help in order to save his life.  And did we mention the great Julian Glover is in this one? Share your thoughts with us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com or on Twitter @sofederation.  e-mail us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com  

Straight Outta the Federation enjoyed Project Avalon quite a bit.  Blake really takes it to the Federation in this, we enjoyed hearing about other confederates, as it were, rebelling against the Federation across the Galaxy and the stand off between Blake and Travis is always fun.  Of course, Jacqueline Pearce is spectacular with the first in person Servalan/Blake meeting.   Please write to us at...

Straight Outta the Federation are back to talk dueling, of course, feelings with Avon, reality TV, oh Travis, and so much more.  We would love to hear your thoughts about Duel by Terry Nation.  Please write to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com Twitter @sofederation or www.blakes7.libsyn.com    

Straight Outta the Federation are back to make several Agatha Christie references, discuss the emergence of Avon, the understate heroism of Cally and so much more.  Please, let us know what your thoughts are about the episode and our podcast.  We feel honored to be apart of the discussion.  Please share with us.   Write to us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com or Twitter @SoFederation  

Straight Outta the Federation talk going back for Cally, new faces for the Federation, more Blake backstory, and Avon playing nice with others.  Join in on the discussion by writing to us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com or on Twitter at @sofederation. We would love to hear from you.  Thank you for listening.  

Straight Outta the Federation is back to discuss The Web, written by Terry Nation.  The crew encounters a species named the decimas who are quite capable of liberating themselves before Blake and Company arrive on the scene.  What do you think about this episode?  We would love to hear from you.  Write to us at www.blakes7.libsyn.com or on Twitter @sofederation www.wrightonnetwork@gmail.com Thank...

April, Allen and AJ are back for episode 4 of Blake's 7, discussing secrets, the frozen and Jenna's awesomeness.  Let us know what you think of this podcast episode by writing to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com or the website www.blakes7.libsyn.com We would love to hear your feedback.   Twitter @sofederation

April, Allen, and A.J. talk Brian Blessed, isomorphic weapons, Penal Planets, etc....and finding a moment of Zen.  Help us improve the podcast or add comments by writing to us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com or on Twitter @SOFederation We would love to hear from you.  

We are back to discuss Space Fall, the second installment of Blake's 7 where Blake and other fellow prisoners are being sent to the penal colony, Cygnus Alpha, but Roj isn't taking it sitting down...no seriously, at a certain point the prisoners are allowed to move around freely.  Join us, Straight Outta the Federation, as we discuss Terry Nation's Space Fall. www.straightouttathefederation.blogsp...

The Wright On Network presents a new podcast, Straight Outta The Federation: A Blake's 7 podcast.  Bare with us, please.  We are just getting off our feet, sort of speak.  Our Twitter is @sofederation and you can e-mail us at wrightonnetwork@gmail.com or www.blakes7.libsyn.com We welcome the conversation.