The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

Season Finale! Our season finale is here, and it’s one we’re incredibly proud of. This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we sit down with Rod Roddenberry for a heartfelt and revealing conversation. Rod shares personal stories about his childhood surrounded by Trek, reflects on his mother Majel Barrett’s legacy, and gives us his honest take on the current state of the franchise. We even dive into his...

The Classic DS9 Episode Few hours of Star Trek have ever hit as hard — or as honestly — as Deep Space Nine’s “The Visitor.” In this deeply personal episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew opens up about one of the most powerful and emotionally devastating stories in Trek history. We explore why this episode continues to resonate decades later, how its themes of grief, legacy, and the unbreakab...

The 2025 Film Hold onto your butts — a new episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast has escaped the paddock! This week, the hosts take on Jurassic World: Rebirth, unpacking its biggest moments, boldest ideas, and all the dino‑powered excitement in between. Whether you're Team T‑Rex or Team Raptor, you’ll have a blast with this one. 🦕🎧 Dive in and enjoy the adventure!

The Smash-hit Film This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we’re diving head‑first into the cosmic thrill ride that is Project Hail Mary! The crew breaks down the film’s biggest surprises, its bold adaptation choices, and why this story of survival, science, and unexpected friendship is hitting audiences so hard. If you loved the book, loved the movie, or just love great sci‑fi, this is the conversat...

This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve dive back into the halls of Starfleet Academy as they boldly explore episodes 6–10 of the show’s first season. From surprising character turns to big emotional beats, from questionable command decisions to laugh‑out‑loud moments only this crew could deliver, the team breaks down what worked, what didn’t, and what has them hyped fo...

The 2004 Film. In this episode, the crew of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast dives webs‑first into Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, the beloved 2004 sequel that many fans and critics still hail as one of the greatest superhero films ever made. We explore why this movie continues to resonate—from its heartfelt exploration of Peter Parker’s struggle between responsibility and desire, to Alfred Molina’s unforgettable...

Brian invited the crew to listen to the audio book (highly abridged version) of the classic Michael Jan Friedman novel "Shadows on the Sun." Brian grew up listening to this story and has read the actual novel. It's one of his favorite Trek stories of all time. Will his co-host's love James Doohan's narration? Will they feel the same way Brian does about this story? Find out w...

The 1951 Classic Sci-Fi Film. This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew journeys back to the golden age of cinematic science fiction to explore the apocalyptic spectacle of George Pal’s 1951 classic, When Worlds Collide. Long before asteroid‑impact blockbusters and CGI‑driven disaster epics, this film dared to imagine humanity’s final days—and the desperate scramble to survive the unthinkable....

Adeena Reporting Adeena reports about her experience from the Star Trek cruise and shares all the fun details about what it was like being aboard a ship filled with Trekkies and Trek celebrities! Brian, Cris, and Steve hang on her every word as they only wish they could have been there, too! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content fr...

Across the 8th Dimension This week on The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we strap in for one of the wildest, most delightfully eccentric rides in sci‑fi cinema as we dive deep into the 1984 cult classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. Buckaroo Banzai isn’t just a neurosurgeon. Or a rock star. Or a particle‑physicist‑slash‑comic‑book‑hero. He’s all of the above—and somehow that’s o...

Trek Talks 5! The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast welcomes the incomparable John Billingsley—beloved to Trek fans everywhere as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek: Enterprise—for a lively and meaningful conversation about Trek Talks 5, the annual charity event benefiting the Hollywood Food Coalition. John joins Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve to share why this event matters, how the Trek community continues to rally arou...

To Khan or Not to Khan In this week’s episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, Brian, Cris, and Steve tackle Star Trek: Into Darkness with full‑throttle enthusiasm. From its bold reinterpretation of classic Trek lore to its high‑octane action sequences, this film continues to spark debate across the fandom — and our crew is more than ready to jump into the fray. We explore: • The film’s ambitious themes...

The First Five Episodes 🎓 Welcome to Starfleet Academy — Class Is Now in Session! 🚀 In this week’s episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve dive head‑first into the first five episodes of the brand‑new Starfleet Academy series. From fresh faces and bold storytelling choices to surprising character arcs and the evolving tone of Starfleet life, the crew breaks down what’s...

The 1970 Sci-Fi Film In this episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew dives into one of the most fascinating—and unsettling—techno‑thrillers of the classic sci‑fi era: Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970). This underrated gem imagines a world where humanity hands global security over to a supercomputer… only to discover that the machine has ideas of its own. Join the team as they explore the fil...

The Infamous DS9 Episode In this lively and laughter‑filled episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, the crew dives headfirst into one of Deep Space Nine’s most delightfully bizarre adventures — “Move Along Home.” From hopscotch‑like puzzles to the Wadi’s mysterious game of Chula, this DS9 outing gives us plenty to unpack, debate, and celebrate. Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve explore every corner of thi...

Best Selling Author In this standout episode of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author Hugh Howey—the visionary mind behind the Silo series, the story that inspired Apple TV’s acclaimed hit show Silo. Hugh joins the crew for a rich, thoughtful, and often surprising conversation about world‑building, creative resilience, and the journey from independently published author to gl...

The Final Frontier? The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast crew boldly goes… into Star Trek V: The Final Frontier! Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve dive deep into one of the most debated films in Trek history. From its heartfelt character moments to its infamous production challenges, the team unpacks what works, what doesn’t, and why this movie still sparks such passionate conversation among fans. Whether you cons...

Sci-Fi Thriller or Western in Outer Space? Season 10 of The BIG Sci‑Fi Podcast launches with a deep dive into Outland (1981), the gritty sci‑fi thriller starring the legendary Sean Connery. Once dismissed as a box‑office disappointment, this atmospheric space‑frontier tale has slowly built a loyal cult following. But does it deserve a place among Sci-Fi's underrated gems, or is it simply a hig...

The One and Only The amazing and fun Rod Roddenberry joins us for our season 9 finale! We were privileged to spend time with Rod recently and loved every second of our conversation with him! We discussed the current state of Trek, where we've been and where Trek should go. Trek fans will love this deep and fascinating discussion. We're ending the season with fireworks and an episode that w...

1980 Sci-Fi Film The crew discusses this 1980 sci-fi film in all of it's cheesy and whacky glory! Listen for yourself to see if it's worth watching or if it's a film worth skipping. Brian leads the crew this week on an hilarious adventure into the unknown and places they have never gone before. You might just want to watch this film to see what all the banter is about! Buckle up, becau...

Discussing the 1997 Film Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law. Blockbuster? Far from it, but this film is still being talked about 30 years later by sci-fi enthusiasts like ourselves! It has gained a cult-like following as more sci-fi fans continue to discover it. Listen in as Adeena, Cris, and Steve discuss this intriguing film about genetic manipulation. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Ge...

Jellico and Riker We discuss this pivotal and powerful two part episode from TNG's 6th and 7th season. We've focus on Picard's trauma in the past so, as we talk about this story, we focus tightly on the relationship between Riker and Jellico. We take a different angle on this episode that might surprise you! As usual, we had lots of fun talking about our favorite universe in sci-fi! Th...

Actor from Tron and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure Dan Shor played a variety of roles during his time in Hollywood and he got to star in some of the most iconic films of his time including Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and the original Tron film. He is also loving known in the Trek community for his role as the Ferengi Arridor in the TNG episode "The Price." Dan sat...

ST: Strange New Worlds Composer The wonderful and talented Nami Melumad joins the crew for a fun behind the scenes look at the making of season 3 of Strange New Worlds! She gives us incredible insight into the production off screen as she describes her work as the music composer for the series. She shares her experiences in composing music for this amazing show and we loved every second of it! Thi...

The One and Only The amazing Doug Drexler joins us for the third time on our show to discuss his upcoming documentary, his work in Trek, and more! We had a blast, as usual with good friend of the podcast, the incomparable, Doug Drexler. Donate to the kick starter to help fund Doug's amazing documentary: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonjasonjason/trek-star-the-doug-drexler-documentary...