The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

Special Bonus Episode! Our own, Adeena Mignogna, just got back from The Cruise and is spilling the beans on all of her fun adventures! We get an inside look at what it was like to cruise with some of Trek's biggest stars and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Voyager. One day, all of us will be on this cruise together! Until then, we live happily through the stories of our intrepid and lucky co...

The One and Only Tracee Cocco (Actress | Stunt Woman | Model | Lt. Jae on Star Trek TNG & Movies | DS9, Voyager, Baywatch, Demolition Man, Night Mistress, Assassins Apprentice 2 and many more) joins us for a fun and energetic conversation about her time in Trek and other things she has been involved with throughout her career. We had an absolute blast getting to know Tracee and hearing her sto...

The 2011 Sci-Fi/Western Film Saddle up your horses as we take you on an adventure unlike any other! Remember that time when cowboys had to fight off...aliens? That's right! Cowboys & Aliens has a stellar cast, but does it have a stellar plotline? Find out what our cowboys and cowgirl think about this unique science fiction movie! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Netwo...

Multi-Genre Author The talented author Greg Cox joins us this week to discuss is work in the world of Trek novelizations, and many of the other genres he has written for over the years! He has a new Star Trek book out called Lost To Eternity. We had a great time listening to his stories about his life, writing, and his love for Trek! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network a...

The 2011 Film We are stepping into the ring this week with the 2011 film, starring Hugh Jackman, Real Steel! It's about to get real as our crew discusses this boxing film with a sci-fi twist! Get ready to rumble because the action on this week's episode is fast and fun! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over th...

Legendary Puppeteer Dave Barclay got his first "big break" in the movie industry as a puppeteer when he was called up to help control the now legendary Yoda in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He was also one of the people inside Jabba the Hutt in Return of the Jedi. Having worked in all sorts of films and television including Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Fraggle Rock, The Muppet Chri...

The Premiere Episode In this exciting episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, we dive deep into the captivating world of Farscape as we dissect the series premiere episode. Released in 1999, this groundbreaking show blends stunning visuals, complex characters, and imaginative storytelling to create a unique sci-fi experience. Join us as we explore the journey of astronaut John Crichton and his unexpect...

As Of Right Now! Join us as we discuss our favorite characters from the iconic series Star Trek: Voyager, and why they stand out in the Trek universe. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the show, this episode is packed with insights and fun discussions that will make you appreciate Voyager even more! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sci-fi fun! This podcast is a pr...

The 2012 Film The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast embarks on an intriguing journey into the world of Robot and Frank, a heartwarming and thought-provoking film that explores the unlikely friendship between an aging ex-cat burglar and his robot caretaker. Join us as we delve into the film's captivating storyline, examine its poignant themes of aging, memory, and the ethical implications of caregiving robots, an...

Going Where No Film Has Gone Before The 2014 film, Interstellar, directed by Christopher Nolan boasts an all-star cast, stunning visual effects, a powerful music score, and a story that is both gripping and mind-bending. Our crew discusses this ground-breaking film with great excitement in this week's fun and mind-bending episode! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and...

Author Our guest this week has authored 80 works over the years making him one of Star Trek's and science fiction's most prolific and popular authors. If you're a Star Trek fan and love to read Trek fiction, then you have probably read one or two or three Michael Jan Friedman stories! He's a versatile author and a nice human being as you'll discover in this week's intriguing and insightful episode...

A Star Wars Story Rogue One is a compelling film that tells the story of the brave souls who sacrifice everything to steal the plans of the dreaded Death Star! Listen to what the crew thinks about this important and fun film that stands apart in the Star Wars saga as one of the best. This week we are one with force and the force is one with us! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcas...

Season 1 Episode Discussion Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is emerging as a new fan favorite within the franchise. More and more people are discovering its depth and complexity in character development and how it discusses hard issues of all kinds. Its scope of adventure was also fantastic. This season one episode still stands apart as a dynamic and powerful story that still has relevance. We talk thr...

The 1995 Ron Howard Film This film is one of our favorites and, even though it's science-fact, we just had to talk about it! With a star-studded cast, an amazing director, and a musical score and soundtrack that helps to make this film great, see what our crew thinks about this epic story from NASA's legendary Apollo missions. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and work...

IMHO We love Star Trek: The Next Generation so much that we put ourselves through the pain of narrowing down our top ten episodes of this groundbreaking sci-fi series! We each came up with our own top ten list with a few honorable mentions. Listen now to see if our choices line up with your own! This is a fun and light-hearted episode that will make you smile, laugh, and maybe even cry as we go do...

1999 Animated Sci-Fi Film The Iron Giant is a charming animated film directed by Brad Bird that failed to create box office success, but it has since become a favorite of robot loving sci-fi fans everywhere! Starring Vin Diesel, Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston, and Christopher McDonald, this film is little deeper than the typical animated films of it's time. Our crew discusses this film to dis...

Staff Writer on Voyager The wonderful Lisa Klink joins us to discuss her time writing for Star Trek Voyager! She shares how she got into writing and got on to Voyager's writing staff. We talk more about Voyager on this episode than we have any other before! So hold on tight Voyager fans...you're going to love this week's fun episode! We loved talking to Lisa and you will love the behind-the-scenes...

The 1987 Comedy/Sci-Fi Film May the Schwartz be with you! Spaceballs may just be one of the greatest spoof films of all time, and our crew watched it again to gain fresh perspective on this now classic comedy film. We're all Star Wars fans and love the jokes, but does the film hold up today? Listen now to hear what our own ragtag crew of heroes thinks about Spaceballs. This podcast is a proud part...

Prolific and Versatile Author Author and Writer extraordinaire, Robb Pearlman joins us to discuss his many books and fandoms! From Star Trek to Marvel, the Golden Girls, I Love Lucy, and many more, Robb has given fans a lot of great material to sink their fandom teeth into. He has written something for everyone, (literally)and it doesn't sound like this train is slowing down any time soon! Join th...

The 2023 Film This week's episode focuses on the surprisingly inspirational and beautiful sci-fi film, Godzilla Minus One! Godzilla is back, and so is the crew of The BIG Sci-Fi to talk about their experience watching this latest version of a film legend. Lots of thoughts and feelings here, folks! So buckle up and hold on tight for this week's exciting and surprising episode! This podcast is a pro...

with Mike and Denise Okuda! Welcome to season 7! We're kicking things off with a bang as we talk about the Apple+ series For All Mankind. Joining us for this discussion are Star Trek legends Mike and Denise Okuda who serve as technical advisors for the show! So sit right back and hear a tale of one of our favorite new television series! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Networ...

Last But Not Least Jamey is a newer fan of the podcast but has been very active on our social media accounts since finding our podcast while searching for David Gerrold interviews! He's a hardcore Trek fan but we learned about his other fandoms as well! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction uni...

One of the OG's Todd has been a fan of our podcast from day one! He joins us to talk about his different fandoms and his great love for science fiction! We appreciate our fans and Todd is as loyal and true as they come. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We would love to hear your...

In-Between Season "Shorts" Dr. Jim Thorne has been a long time listener to the podcast and joins us to share his thoughts on his favorite fandoms, his song writing, his involvement with the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, and more! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network and works hard to bring you great content from all over the science fiction universe. We woul...

In-between Season "Shorts" We just wrapped season 6 and now bring you our in-between season content we like to call "Shorts." This time around we decided to invite some of our biggest fans onboard to talk about their various fandoms and what they love in the sci-fi universe! First up is one of the original fans of the podcast, Miriam Ballinger! This podcast is a proud part of t...