Those Sci-Fi Guys

The Guys are joined by Thes Sci-Fi Guys’ Dave to review Army of Darkness. Dave describes how this is his first Bruce Campbell movie and goes over his impressions of the horror/comedy bending movie. Mack and DT largely agree with Dave and enjoy the movie discussing how it was a large jumping off point for some major projects for the creators like Hercules and Xena, and Spiderman. Plus Dave gives us...

The guys review the rest of the season of Lanterns. The overarching question the guys discuss: Why do all of our heroes have to be deconstructed? They go over how this show was such a missed opportunity with sloppy writing, amazing cinematography, and a need to assassinate the characters of both Hal Jordan and John Stewart for no reason whatsoever, all to uninspired an audience that looked for ins...

The guys toast to These Sci-Fi Guys celebrating their 150th episode. Then they go over the incredible life and career of Bruce Campbell who has been promoting is latest movie Ernie & Emma that he funded and made with his wife. They review an interview he did talking about his mortality and the guys go over their favorite rolls of Bruce’s and basically just admire a great guy. Take a listen! #Bruce...

They guys discuss the 40th anniversary showing of Transformers The Movie! They talk about the jarring deaths and the loss of beloved established characters that rocked the 80’s and had a lasting effect to this day. Then they discuss the Optimus Prime short that takes place after his death and they delve into the deeper meaning and Peter Cullen’s farewell. #Transformersthemovie #OptimusPrime #Peter...

The guys review the first two episodes of DC’s Lanterns on HBO. They weave through the plot and talk about how Damon Lindleof is a JJ Abrams acolyte and was well versed in the Mystery Box trick that is heavily overused. However for a mystery show, it is appropriate here. The go over what they like and what they don’t like. Mack found it watchable but then it took him 24 hours to realize why he fel...

The guys review the past five years of their pod and how it started. DT discusses how 9/11 influenced us and how the 25th anniversary of Band of Brothers and the 60th anniversary of Star Trek came about in the same week. Mack laments wanting to watch it but then they focus on the evolution of Star Trek and how the writing change over the generations. Ultimately, in a time of change, they have hope...

They guys are back to recap DT’s cruise trip to Canada for his final family summer bash. Then they discuss three major losses the entertainment industry took. We go over the careers of Tim Curry, Peter Cullen, and Dolly Parton. We look at their contributions to society and our lives and we wish them a heartfelt goodbye. #DollyParton #TimCurry #PeterCullen #Transformers #9to5 #InSpace -------------...

The guys discuss the previous weekend and what DT did, which was take is daughter to Boston Fan Expo. He discusses the panel he attended with Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, and Gates McFadden. He ran into former guest of the show, James. He took a photo with Captain America, Chris Evans, and he talks about visiting different vendors and pretending to use Republic Credits to buy Star Wars merch. #B...

The guys are back and Mack shows video of a big bear that was trapsing around the condo complex he was staying at in Tahoe. DT discusses his fundraising weekend at Fenway and they then discuss Spider-man’s Massive opening weekend. Then they review the first two episodes of season for of Strange New Worlds! Spoiler: Episode 2 was weird. #Startrek #BlackBear #SNW #StrangeNewWorlds #Spiderman -------...

The guys advise their schedules are unusually busy this summer and to expect some missed weeks. DT discusses his busy weekends and Mack talks about how his house is completely emptied due to painting and a remod. Then they go into reviewing the trailers for Doomsday and SpiderMan Brand New Day and how last year’s Marvel movies were setting up for this despite their low box office. We’ll see if the...

The guys quickly recap their 4th of July celebrations. Then they discuss the battle of Gettysburg and the movie from 93. They talk about the battle itself, where the movie focused, and one whom. They talk about the historical accuracies and little tid bits about the extras. #Scifi #Gettysburg #Lee #Picket #Chamberlain #USArmy ---------------- Visit our site! https://www.thosescifiguys.com Buy Mack...

They’re back and Mack gives a quick brief of his trip to DC, contesting with the closed road for the anniversary and the UFC fight. He was shaken seeing Washington’s tomb and amazed at the history that was preserved. Then the guys delve into the movie Independence Day and how awesome it is and how it still holds up. There is no counter argument. #ID4 #July4th #Scifi #DC #WillSmith #Aliens --------...

The guys discuss DT seeing Masters of the Universe and how he liked it. Then Mack discusses his upcoming trip to DC and the plans to see the monuments, Williamsburg, and Gettysburg. Finally, the guys discuss the first two episodes of Spider-Noir on Amazon. They discuss the plot, how well it was made and how much fun Nicholas Cage seems to be having in this fun, retro world. #SpiderNoir #BlackandWh...

Mack opens the show with a song that has gone viral over the previous week, discussing “Chet McKenzy’s” latest hit. Then the guys delve into the latest Star War movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu. They go through the good, the bad and the ugliness of the color palette. Shockingly one of us like it more than the other. #Mando #StarWars #Grogu #BabyYoda #RottatheHutt ---------------- Visit our site! h...

The guys spend the show going over different news items in the entertainment industry. Mack opens up the show with a hypothetical borrowed from These Sci-Fi Guys, then he enlightens DT on the Odyssey controversies. And that’s only the first thirty minutes. Stick around for their long meandering thoughts on what’s coming and what they want to watch. Oh, and the TV show Wings is discussed. #Odyssey...

Mack opens up the show with a quote for a former TV executive Paul Chato about how being on Youtube or podcasting should be about having fun and not about chasing the algorithm. Then the guys get into the rest of Maul: Shadow Lord. They go through the structure, what they liked and why Mack, who genuinely liked the show, feels dead inside after seeing the final two episodes. #StarWars #DarthSidiou...

The guys are back discussing DT’s quick trip to the Cape with his family for Spring Break. Then they delve into the first three episode of Star Wars: Maul. They go over the plot, what they like and what was well done like the animation and the characters. Mack then goes over some criticisms with how it starts out slowly and the shows could have been condensed into a singular movie that would have...

The guys start off by showing off the new toys that Dave from These Sci-Fi Guys made them with his 3-D printer. Mack was eternally grateful for his Prometheus model from SG1 and both guys loved their Type II Phasers from the TOS era. Then they delve into the true jewel of the season: Project Hail Mary. They go through the good and not really the bad because it was just an amazing and refreshing st...

The guys are joined by Dave from These Sci-Fi Guys to go through another round of replacements of major characters in Sci-Fi. Mack acknowledges his forgotten mistake from SG-1 and Dave details how Sea Quest was replaced three different times and basically made three different shows from those seasons. #Jonas #DanCastelanetta #DanielJackson #Space1999 #SeaQuestDSV #Babylon5 ---------------- Visit o...

The guys open with Mack talking about being on call for Jury Duty for the week and the havoc it has caused him. DT discusses his jury duty experience. Then they go into the Sci-Fi shows that have replaced major characters in the past. Yes, the go through Babylon 5. They also go through Stargate SG1 and Atlantis. Ultimately, there are enough examples for a second episode. #Pulasky #Sheridan #Picard...

The guys discuss the exciting prospects of the Artemis II launch bringing America back to the moon. Then the guys delve into TNG’s episode of The Wounded. This episode premieres the Cardassians and the Nebula Class Starship. But they analyze the stress of recovering from post war life and trying to move on when those ghosts still haunt you. And what if the ghosts are right? #ArtemisII #StarTrek #O...

The guys pay tribute to two actors we lost in the last week: Nicholas Brendon from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the Notorious Chuck Norris whom Death asked if it was OK for him to go. Then Mack discusses the Starfleet Academy cancellation and the end of Kurtzman Trek. He rages at the actors calling old school fan intolerant. Warning: Expletives fly. And then the guys review the first episode of Da...

The guys review the new Spiderman trailer and discuss what their thoughts are. Then they discuss the recent St. Patrick’s Day holiday and Irish mythology and folklore. They discuss how Mack really yearned for modern tellings like Darby O’Gill but was disappointed a lot of the time and used that disappointment to make his own books. They discuss the use of other mythologies in modern day work like...