SciFi Diner Podcast

Iron Man (2008): Does It Still Hold Up 18 Years Later? | SciFi Diner 18 years ago, Tony Stark built a suit of armor in a cave and changed superhero movies forever. But does Iron Man still hold up today? Released in 2008, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man, starring Robert Downey Jr., didn’t just introduce audiences […]

Michael Jan Friedman on The Company of Enhanced Beings & His Legion of Super-Heroes Inspiration New York Times bestselling author Michael Jan Friedman joins The SciFi Diner Podcast to talk about his upcoming Kickstarter for The Company of Enhanced Beings, a new collection of interconnected superhero stories inspired by his love of the Legion of […]

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 may be its boldest—and strangest—season yet. In this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we take a deep dive into Season 4 and ask the questions that stuck with us after the finale. Did the show’s wild genre experiments keep Star Trek fresh, or did Strange New Worlds […]

Alien Nation (1988) Isn’t Really a Sci-Fi Movie… Is It? We went back to 1988 to revisit a movie we remembered as science fiction. And we came away asking: Is Alien Nation actually a science-fiction movie? On this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we revisit Alien Nation, starring James Caan and Mandy Patinkin—a film […]

Star Trek Went Full Muppets?! + 3 Body Problem, VisionQuest News, Scott Hertzog’s The Last King of Äncale What happens when Star Trek: Strange New Worlds turns the crew of the Enterprise into puppets? This week at the Sci-Fi Diner, we’re talking about one of Strange New Worlds’ strangest swings yet—and whether going full puppet […]

They Live Was a Warning — And 38 Years Later, It’s Terrifyingly Relevant What if John Carpenter’s They Live wasn’t just a sci-fi satire—but a warning? Released in 1988 and starring Roddy Piper and Keith David, They Live gave us alien overlords, subliminal advertising, those iconic sunglasses, and one of the most legendary fight scenes […]

Shore Leave 46 is in the books, and we’re breaking down everything from one of the East Coast’s longest-running science fiction conventions. From celebrity guests and vendor hall treasures to cosplay, panels, and unforgettable fan moments, we share what stood out—and what didn’t. The biggest conversation of the weekend centered on one panel that asked […]

RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever RoboCop at 40: Why It’s More Relevant Than Ever Forty years after its release, RoboCop remains far more than an over-the-top action movie filled with explosions, one-liners, and unforgettable villains. Beneath the chrome armor lies one of science fiction’s sharpest satires—a film that asks uncomfortable questions […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 512 – Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu The SciFi Diner Podcast returns with a full review and discussion of The Mandalorian & Grogu, the latest entry in the Star Wars universe. Did Lucasfilm successfully make the jump from streaming series to theatrical film? Does The Mandalorian & Grogu feel […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 511 – Interview With David Hewlett of Stargate Atlantis The longest interview in the history of The Diner is officially served! As we gear up for Shore Leave 46 (July 10–12, 2026 in Lancaster, PA!), we are sitting down with the legendary David Hewlett for a massive, wide-ranging conversation. We […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 510 – Interview With Stephanie Czajkowski; Celebrating Star Wars This week on The SciFi Diner Podcast, we celebrate 49 years of Star Wars and reflect on the galaxy far, far away that shaped generations of science fiction fans. We talk about our very first encounters with Star Wars — the […]

Project Hail Mary Movie Review… Was It Worth the Hype? | SciFi Diner Ep 509 We finally watched Project Hail Mary… and wow—we have thoughts. If you’ve read the book, you already know the stakes:👉 One man.👉 One mission.👉 The fate of humanity. But the real question is… Did the movie actually deliver? In SciFi […]

🚀 Babylon 5 Was WAY Ahead of Its Time… And We’re Finally Talking About It In this episode of the SciFi Diner Podcast, we dive deep into one of the most ambitious sci-fi series ever created — Babylon 5. From long-form storytelling before it was mainstream…to political intrigue, character arcs, and world-building that still holds […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 507 – James Frain Interview; Star Trek Academy This week, we’re beaming back to last July and looking forward to the future of the Federation! First, we are excited to finally share our sit-down interview with James Frain, recorded live at Shore Leave 45 in Lancaster, PA! James joined us […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 506 – V- The Final Battle Retro Review

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 505 – V: The Miniseries Retro Review In this retro review, V: The Miniseries is revisited as one of the most ambitious and unsettling science-fiction events of early 1980s television. What begins as a classic alien-arrival story quickly reveals itself as a sharp allegory for propaganda, authoritarianism, and moral complacency—wrapped […]

Did 2025 Change Sci-Fi Forever? Our Review & 2026 Predictions | SciFi Diner 504 As we close the airlock on 2025, it’s time to look back at a massive year for science fiction and peer through the long-range sensors at what’s coming in 2026. From the long-awaited return of prestige TV to mind-bending new cinematic […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 503 – Red One: A Christmas Movie Review In this episode, we dive into the high-energy, holiday-fueled adventure Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. We break down the action, the comedy, the world-building, the WTF moments, and whether this movie actually earns a spot on your annual Christmas […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 502 – A Definitive Look At The Star Trek Movie Franchise

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 501 – James Gunn’s Superman Review

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 500 – Our Interview With Scott Pearson, Copy and Content Editor for Star Trek Novelizations

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 499 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 Review The Enterprise is back for more boldly going! Join us as we deliver our full, spoiler-filled review of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3! Captain Pike, Spock, Una, and the whole crew returned for 10 new episodes of classic […]

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep. 498 – Space 1999 Rewind

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 497 – 50 Years of Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail

The SciFi Diner Podcast Ep 496 – Our Interview with Tracee Cocco from Star Trek