Those Sci-Fi Guys

Mac opens up with how his last few days went along with seeing Jackass Forever with his brother in the middle of a weekday. Then he goes on to detail how his brother roped him into playing Call of Duty Zombies. Then they discuss playing Call of Duty while deployed. DT details the Blizzard that ran through New England. Eventually they get into the topic of the day which is their favorite Sci-Fi mov...

Mack opens the show with how the ground hog refuses to predict an early winter and DT makes a Covid joke. They talk about how they could live life without shaking hands again and how that benefitted DT in Iraq. After discussing maritime law and how the drinking laws work on cruises, the guys move on to discuss various small ships in Sci-Fi. And Mack of course brings up the DeLorean where DT veheme...

This episode the guys open up on the blizzard DT went through and how Mack reflects on how he could never have been an elementary school teacher. They discuss how children somehow can’t follow direction but when they do, it’s a blessing. They also go over the blessings of always being prepared for any eventuality. They pay tribute to Tom Brady’s retirement and then move on to discuss Marvel Phase...

The guys move into the second portion of their second second parter ever by discussing the different Enterprises. Mac tries to make the case for Moya from Farscape but it doesn’t go well. Then they talk about how The Enterprise A had only one movie where it was fully functional and how Mac Loves the D… From the Next Generation…

The guys spend the episode discussing the different “Starships” of Sci-Fi but that was only when DT decides to mix it up at the last minute before the episode (but not the recording) begins.  After that minor marriage spat, the dig into the different ships that made a difference in Sci-Fi including those form Star Trek, Stargate, Firefly and others.   Stick around until the very end...

The guys continue their analysis of the best Sci-Fi captains. And DT continues to crap on Mac’s examples and thoughts. Ultimately they feel they have a good list and Mac steals a good one from DT.

This time, the guys decide to discuss Sci-Fi’s greatest Captains (or commanders) depending on the definition form the show or movie. First Mac discusses how he is chaperoning Mac Jr’s 6th grade class to the mountains ina few weeks and DT has some survival advice for him which include bringing a weapon… among 6th graders… Then they delve into the world of Sci-Fi and who was a great Captain/Commande...

The guys come back from their break and discuss what they did. DT talks about the last Pat’s game in Gillette Stadium and McKay talks about a near tropics new year. Then they talk about the culmination of Hawkeye, their thoughts on the Marvel Studios TV shows, and how they thought it could have ended differently but not in a bad way. Then they slide into Spiderman and their thoughts on the latest...

The guys start out talking about DT’s plans for the holidays. Then they dive right into the idea of religion in sci-fi, such as Babylon5, Star Wars, and Star Trek. They question the writers’ motives for withholding religion from the stories at least on the human side. And then immediately point out Seth MacFarland is an atheist and how that is reflected in The Orville. Then they discuss the value...

The guys open up with their frustrations on tech issues and the fact that Mac should have been more prepared than otherwise. They then discuss the merits of have Geordie or Miles O’Brian as and engineer on their ship. Then they discuss how Geordie was the most undeserved character on TNG, but then they discover how others in the main cast are underserved too. Then they explore the representation o...

They guys dig right into the NBC show La Brea. The guys discuss the difference of California Cold versus rest the country cold. Then they talk about old man medicines. Mac talks about the stress of setting up Christmas decorations and they then analyze the characters and how the pilot is a solid foundation for a show that has been renewed despite it being a paleolithic Lost.

The guys start off discussing football on the college level and then the professional level. It’s a good 20 minutes before they start talking about Hawkeye and the first couple episodes and their thoughts on it.

The guys open up with other people’s takes on Ghostbusters Afterlife, how some usually critical people loved it, others were more fair and some, who should have liked it, just downright hated it like Redlettermedia. Then they move on to discuss the season 4 premier of Star Trek Discovery. McKay is disgusted with the lack of scientific thought in the writing but is jealous of the visuals. DT is mor...

The guys discuss going back to the movies and how good it feels and then they get into their thoughts on a complete spoiler filled review of Ghostbusters Afterlife. The mostly good, some missed opportunities, and how Mac Jr. is not as afraid of scary movies as McKay is.

The guys open up with a discussion of the final Spider-Man No Way Home trailer. They then talk about the previous Spider-Man movies and how they tie into the MCU now. They also throw out the idea of their wish to have Bruce Campbell become the new recurring watcher that Stan Lee played until his untimely death. Then they talk about the role of comedy in sci-fi and how some shows were geared toward...

A very Veteran’s Day themed episode where Mac opens up about thanking DT for his service. They then go over proper protocols in thanking a veteran for their service, how a veteran should respond, and that awkward moment when a veteran goes to cash in on a free item and the employee is not familiar with that fact. They then engage into a spirited discussion about the use of military in Star Trek, B...

This weeks, the guys discuss the sad passing of Dean Stockwell. They delve into how they reacted to other celebrity deaths in Sci-fi and how Mac cried when Leonard Nimoy departed. The conversation takes a turn which the discussion of the passage of time and the future loss of other icons. Then DT discusses watching the pilot episode of Stargate SG1 and how he almost was caught with an unexpected s...

The guys open up the episode with how McKay was drowning in the atmospheric river which was really just rain. But for some reason an inch of rain was enough to knock the power out for his city for a good 5 hours Monday morning. Then they explore how weather terms have become more sensational recently for no reason. And on that they explore Canon in Sci-Fi, its importance, why they think it’s impor...

The guys begin by talking about how Antman is delayed another year and they go on to discuss how the MCU is loyal to the spirit of the comics but not a retelling which is why they are successful.  They then discuss how Michael Clark Duncan has range and move onto the fact the DT is officially retired from the armed services.  Then they delve into the final episode of Marvel’s What If…&#1...

The guys decide to discuss a few select episodes of DT’s favorite sci fi western: The Adventures of Briscoe County Jr. They go into the juxtaposition of having such a sci fi show in a western setting. Certain thoughts on shows like No Man’s Land, Brisco for the Defense, Bounty Hunter’s Convention, and finally, Hard Rock, where DT Got way too much satisfaction for an Elvis Sheriff.

The guys discuss their weeks and McKay opens up with his rewatching of the Quantum Leap episode What Price Gloria? And he brags about totally nailing it! Then they intend to discuss the Season finale of What If… but move on to The Masters of the Universe show on Netflix and how it was a missed opportunity in a weird way. DT Talks about being the Big Man by getting the entire DVD set of TNG and McK...

The guys open up with DT talking about family life again. They the main topic of the week which is Quantum Leap, McKay’s favorite non-Star Trek show. They reconsider what part of their old neighborhood was drained swamp (hint: McKay’s). And McKay delves deep into how he discovered Quantum Leap at the ripe age of 10 on what could be a controversial/modern episode now. And of course the discussion c...

The guys open up with their enthusiasm for cargo shorts and New Balance sneakers and how that trend caught them off guard and now they refuse to lose it. Then they go into discussing all the episodes of Marvel’s What If? Except the last episode which by this recording had not aired yet.