The Wrath of the iOtians

Jake and Ron welcome back Sylvain Neuvel to the podcast! They chat about Until the Last of Me, B ook 2 of the Take Them to the Stars trilogy. Sylvain discusses his creative and research processes for Until the Last of Me . He also shares his thoughts about the future beyond the trilogy. Finally, hear his thoughts on civilian space travel and his ideas for a Star Wars TV show. Until the Last of Me...

The iOtians chat about the Severance and From on EPIX finales! The Severance finale was nail-biting and heart-stopping! What an incredible season of TV; from the directing and set design to the casting, acting, and writing. We don't ever want to be severed, but we love Severance! :) We can't wait for season 2! Candidly, we were disappointed in the From on EPIX finale. We felt like it bor...

If you follow movie news and development then you've already heard of the sci-fi novel Mickey7 .  In 2020, Plan B, Brad Pitt's production company, acquired the film rights to the tale. Earlier this year, it was announced that Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho selected Mickey7 to be his next project, with Robert Pattinson attached to star in the titular role. And this all happened befor...

The iOtians review the first episode of the new MCU show, Moon Knight. Jake also provides an overview of Moon Knight for those unfamiliar with the Marvel comic book. Finally, the iOtians remind people to watch From on EPIX! We don't want to see if get canceled like Archive 81! Moon Knight https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10234724/ From on EPIX! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9813792/?ref_=fn_al_tt_...

The iOtians chat about the fantastic show From ... on EPIX! Yes, the iOtians poke a little fun and nitpick, but they do love the show. Remember, it's on (but not On on) EPIX! Jake recommends his favorite podcast, Weird Studies. He also chats about a strange, independent movie called Humans .  So, lock up your doors and windows and hang up your talisman when you listen to this episode! From on...

The iOtians chat about the new Apple TV+ show, Severance. Jake experiences a mandaory Wellness Check and ends up in the Break Room! Then, Ron and Jake re-revisit the wacky world of Raised by Wolves and chat about episodes 3-5. Jake then offers a quick review of the Apple TV+ show, Servant. So sit down at your desks, and start putting those scary numbers in their buckets to avoid the Break Room ......

The iOtians chat about Brendan P Bellecourt's new sci-fi novel, Absynthe. Then they revisit the wacky world of Kepler 22-B in Raised by Wolves Season 2. And, they chat about the Mandalorian's off-season run. Or is it Luke's Jedi Academy?  Oh, that's right ... it's the Book of Boba Fett! Finally, we get another Five Minutes of Culture with Jake! He covers a comprehensive au...

The iOtians dive into the strange world of Archive 81, get their hands dirty with the eerie black mold while cleaning videotapes, and hang with the demon Kaelego. Their verdict on Kaelego's pad? A decent crib, but hey ... some snacks and drinks (and a clock and calendar) would be appreciated next time! They move on to talking about the greatest DC superhero ever--and we mean ever! It's t...

Welcome to the Wrath of the iOtians Season 2 Premiere! The iOtians kick off the episode by chatting about December and January streaming content. For once they're giving hot takes on new shows! They start with a brief discussion of The Expanse (Jake is now watching it!) and jump head-first into their review of Station Eleven. Let me tell you folks ... the iOtians remember damage!!! They move...

The Emerald City Comic Con (Dec 2021) was back in Seattle, WA after taking a year off in 2020. Ron was able to get a press pass and he met with author JS Dewes, Alpha Girl Comics founder and author Amy Chu. He also attended the World Building in Science Fiction panel. Check out some photos from ECCC on the iOtian Instagram and Twitter accounts (see below). Enjoy this episode of the very first fiel...

It’s a New Year's Day bonus episode to start 2022! Normally, the iOtians take time off during the holidays and no episodes are published. This year we've assembled outtakes as a bonus to our listeners for New Year's Day. The outtakes are from Episode 29: Folk Horror, and Episode 28: Thanksgiving Special. Also, there is a first take for Episode 27: Dune. Next episode will be the Emer...

It's time for the annual holiday gift guide! Jake and Ron chat about some unique and fun horror and sci-fi gifts.  Remember, if you'd like to buy a book as a last-minute gift please consider supporting your local independent bookstore. You can find the closest one to you here: https://bookshop.org/   Happy holidays everybody! Note: There are audio quality issues with this episode. We los...

The iOtians chat about Folk Horror, its origins in the 60s and 70s with the "Unholy Trinity" (Witchfinder General, Blood on Satan's Claw, The Wicker Man), and why it's seen a surge in popularity in recent years (A Field in England, The Witch, The Ritual, and Midsommar). More importantly, the iOtians teach you how to recognize when you're in a Folk Horror situation, so you...

The iOtians celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on their 1st year as a podcast. They chat about their favorite episodes and topics and look ahead to 2022. Jake and Ron send heartfelt thanks to their family and friends for their early support and to the thousands of listeners and subscribers who downloaded the podcast. Our podcast has been downloaded in 36 countries over 6 continents ... amazing!...

The iOtians share their thoughts about Dune, Foundation, the introduction of Adam Warlock to the MCU, and Chucky, the new TV show. They also talk about the Babylon 5 reboot, Cowboy Bebop, and Invasion. Check it out! Dune (2021) directed by Denis Villeneuve https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1160419/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Dune (1984) directed by David Lynch https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087182/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2...

It's time for the annual iOtians Halloween Special! Jake talks about his top 5 scariest books and movies. Then, both Jake and Ron make a few movie recommendations for your Halloween party. And finally, they discuss the biggest jump scares they've experienced in a movie.  Listen to this episode at the stroke of midnight on Halloween, and break out your ouija board. Happy Halloween everyon...

Jake and Ron welcome Marina J.  Lostetter, acclaimed author of the Noumenon Trilogy, to the podcast to talk about her two latest novels: The Helm of Midnight (fantasy genre) and Activation Degradatio n (sci-fi genre). In between laughs, Jake talks to Marina about her creative process. We're amazed she completed two astoundingly good novels in one year. We highly recommend reading both books!...

Hunting Bigfoot is a new movie about one man's obsessive pursuit of Sasquatch. Taylor Guterson (writer/director) and Academy Award nominee Leigh Savidge (one of the Executive Producers) join Jake and Ron to discuss the creative process and marketing and distribution of the movie. During the interview, you'll hear clips from the film. Grab yourself a beer .... this is gonna be a fun episo...

In 1981 John Boorman directed a tale of the greatest Arthurian myths set to film: Excalibur ! The iOtians chat about one of their favorite movies on its 40th anniversary.  You'll learn about interesting casting prospects (Sean Connery as Arthur) and hear other behind-the-scenes tales from the making of the film. Before you go hunting for the Grail, listen to this podcast! Excalibur (1981) dir...

Welcome to the Wrath of the iOtians Labor Day Special! No rest for the iOtians! Jake and Ron chat about The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix, My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones, the forthcoming Dark City TV series, Brand New Chery Flavor on Netflix, and David Cronenberg and David Lynch. Get your favorite case of beer, rent or stream your favorite 80s horror movie, and listen t...

Welcome to the Giant-Sized Summer Special Episode of the Wrath of the iOtians! Grab a beer ... or two ... or three.... Ahhh, just get a case! Sit back and hang with the iOtians for the next hour and enjoy the rest of your summer!   Jake and Ron chat about the following: Fugitive Telemetry: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells https://publishing.tor.com/fugitivetelemetry-marthawells/9781250765376/...

Jake and Ron welcome back to the podcast author J.S. Dewes to chat about the second book in The Divide Series, The Exiled Fleet. Get your copies of the The Last Watch and The Exiled Fleet   at https://www.jsdewes.com/books What Else? Garth Marenghi's Dark Place   (TV Show 2004) https://www.amazon.com/Garth-Marenghis-Dark-Place-Season/dp/B01ENYSHSK Spectre Movie Pilot https://youtu.be/LimAIJAz...

The iOtians dig into The Weird anthology, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer.  They also talk about the bad sci-fi book covers found on r/badscificovers. The Weird, edited by Ann and Jeff VanderMeer https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765333629/theweird What Else The home of shockingly bad sci-fi book covers by Jess Sabine published on Boing Boing https://bit.ly/2TmzCWV The Wrath of the iOtians Emai...

Jake and Ron  interview author/playwright/blogger Neil Sharpson, and discuss his debut sci-fi thriller When the Sparrow Falls. Neil outlines the creative process for his novel and also chats about his favorite animated films. When the Sparrow Falls is now available! Get your copy here: https://unshavedmouse.com/2020/10/19/when-the-sparrow-falls-now-available-for-pre-order/ Check out Neil Sharpson&...

The iOtians take a break from their usual format and instead have a "bar talk" episode on UFOs ... or is it UAPs? Jake plays Mulder, who wants to believe, while Ron plays Scully the skeptic. What do you believe? Either way, have fun listening to this impromptu episode! The Winners of the Last Watch book giveaway contest are Gene from the Pacific Northwest and Felipe in New England! Congr...