The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine went boldly where no Star Trek show had ever gone before.  The show debuted in January of 1993 and forever changed the landscape of the Star Trek universe.  It was darker and infused a spiritual eliment into the story telling on a regular basis.  It was not wiley received originally, but then they made the Klingons bad guys again and brought in a fan favorite, Worf.  The...

We compare a classic science fiction film made when we knew little about the planet Mars versus The Martian, a modern science fiction film made with a much more realistic and knowledgeable understanding of the red giant.  Both films have their own level of charm and allow for a bit of "willing suspension of disbelief."  However, we tackle these films with an open mind and have fun comparing the re...

Part two of our interview with director, David Livingston, is full of incredible stories from behind the scenes from TNG, DS9, VOY, and ENT! He tells some stories we have never heard before and we were so honored to have him spend some time with us.  If you're a Trek fan, you do not want to miss this treasure trove of an episode! View and purchase David's photography ! Don't forget to watch Trek T...

We're kicking the New Year off with a bang as we welcome director and photographer, David Livingston on the show! David directed over 60 episodes of Star Trek from TNG - ENT and also did a bit of producing and writing.  He is currently working as a professional photographer for Getty Images, and is working with friend of the podcast, John Billinglsey, at The Hollywood Food Coalition in promoting t...

Cris leads us in a passionate and intriguing discussion about the Disney+ series, Andor.  This series has been called "the best show on television" and has received rave reviews for it's production value and high level of acting.  Listen in as we talk about this part of the Star Wars saga. This podcast is a part of the Listen Frederick Podcast Network . Join our Facebook group to continue the disc...

The incomparable Larry Nemecek, also known as Dr. Trek, joins us for an interesting and fun look at his experience working within the Star Trek universe through the years as an historian and record keeper of all things Trek.  He wrote the Star Trek: The Next Generation - Companion, released in 1992, a book of vast information about TNG, and a book that helped fuel the fandom of so very many Trek f...

This week we discuss the 2021 film adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune.  This update gives fans a new look and perspective of one of the all-time classic and unique stories within the science fiction genre.  Listen to see what our crew thinks of this film and how the story was portrayed in this film. This podcast is a part of the Listen Frederick Podacst Network ! Follow us on Instagram ! Subscribe...

Welcome to season 3 of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! In this season opener, we have the privilege of talking with David Gerrold who wrote one of the most famous and popular Trek episodes of all time, The Trouble With Tribbles (OST).  David also worked on the first season of TNG, but is a prolific and talented science fiction author outside of the Trek universe.  He won Hugo and Nebula awards for his boo...

We wrap up our "What Does Frank Think Series" with a fun conversation about the popular Star Trek cartoon, Lower Decks.  Frank has some thoughts and, guess what?  So do the rest of the crew!  Thanks Frank for being a part of our podcast in these in-between seasons special content! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more content! Join our Facebook Group to interact with Adeena, Brian, Cris, and S...

Frank joins us for a another "frank" discussion about the Star Wars Saga.  We love Trek the most, but we are also big fans of the Wars.  Is Frank? Listen to this episode to find out! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for additional content! Join our Facebook Group to interact with Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve.  Join our community of Sci-Fi fans! Follow us on Instagram for news and updates! Email...

Frank gives us his top 3 favorite films of all time and you might be surprised.  His picks are thoughtful and meaningful for him, as they should be!   Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content! Join our Facebook Group to interact more with Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve.  We're building a community of science fiction fans who love to talk about all things sci-fi! Follow us on Instagram for...

Frank is back an answering more questions about the Kobyashi Maru test as seen in Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan and various other incarnations of Trek.  Frank gets really "frank" with us on this one! Subscribe to our YouTube page for more video content! Follow us on Instagram for updates and news! Join our Facebook group to interact with Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve, as well as other sci-fi fan...

Frank tells us all about what he thinks of the classic Trek film, The Wrath of Khan.  He's watched it recently with his mom, Adeena, on the big screen for the film's anniversary.  As Trek fans and fans of good cinema, we love this movie.  What does Frank think? Listen to find out! Season 3 debuts on December 9th!  We have lots of fun surprises in store for you this season!   Join our Facebook grou...

In our season two finale, Steve leads us on a quest to discuss the film that won the box office in 1998. This is a film that many either love or hate and we dive deep (not unlike its rival film, Deep Impact) into the debate on what is good, bad, and ugly about this film. We laugh a lot in this episode and so we hope you have fun listening to Adeena, Brian, Cris, and Steve having fun as they talk a...

Adeena leads the crew this week on a voyage into the known of what we know about science and how it interacts with most sci-fi films and television.  How does the unknown of the infinite universes created by science fiction authors and film producers interact with the reality of the science we know to be true today?  Can a film or story have bad science and be a good or even great film?  Can we en...

This week we go on a trip down memory lane as we remember one of the greatest sequels ever made in film history - Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan!  This film has so much good about it. It has the action, the effects, the music, the story development and, most of all, the character development we loved in the original Trek.  Thanks to Saint Nick, WOK breathed much needed new life into the movie fran...

Cris presented us with the recent HBO film, Moonfall. Most of us watched it (accept for Steve - lucky guy!) and we discuss quite candidly our feelings concerning this disaster film.  Basically, the moon is falling from orbit into earth and there isn't much hope.  It's a real "pick-me-up" of a film!  Whatever the case and, whether you have watched this film, love it or hate it or somewhere in betwe...

Our man, Steve, takes us into the vast and exciting universe of all things Marvel on this week's episode and we dive deep (at least we think so) into what we love and dislike about the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  If you're a fan of the MCU, then you don't want to miss this episode!  If you're a fan of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, then you don't want to miss this episode! Wakanda Forever! Thank you for...

John Billingsley joins us for part 2 of our interview and we talk about so much! He was a wonderful guest and incredibly generous with his time.  Please check out the links for the Hollywood Food Coalition and donate to the amazing work they are doing to fight hunger.  Also, stay tuned for more info on Trek Talks! The Hollywood Food Coalition Join our Facebook group to continue the conversation an...

The talented John Billingsley, best known for his portrayal as Dr. Phlox from Star Trek Enterprise, joins us this week (and next) as we talk about his time in Trek, as well as many of his other projects and passions such as reading and the Hollywood Food Coalition.  You don't want to miss this fun and intriguing episode. This episode does have language that our typical episodes do not have.  Pleas...

Brian takes us on a journey to Middle Earth in this week's episode and our own BIG Sci-Fi Fellowship has lots of fun talking about the groundbreaking and epic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings!  Spoilers and fun are ahead if you are brave enough to join our fellowship!  NOTE: This episode was originally scheduled to air before our "Vegas, Baby!" episode.  We've moved things around because of our inte...

Michael Moore is a master at prop making and building really cool things for television and film...including puppets!  Join us for this second part of our interview with the incredibly talented Michael Moore who has created props for hundreds of television shows and films, including Star Trek, The Hobbit Trilogy, and Total Recall, to name a few! This Podcast is proud to be a part of the Listen Fre...

Michael Moore is best known by sci-fi fans as a prop maker for shows like TNG, DS9, VOY, and ENT, along with 4 TNG films, and the Hobbit films.  His credentials are superb and impressive as he has worked on hundreds of films and television shows. It was a pleasure to have him on the show and to learn about behind the scenes stuff that us Trekkies love! Our time with Michael was highly enjoyable an...