Ben and Evan talk about two big comic book multiverse movies featuring multiple versions of superhero characters and packed with nostalgia. It’s not really a fight – they definitely thought one was “better” than the other – but the two movies, released so closely in time with such similar themes and concepts invited some comparisons. […]

THE FLASH vs. SPIDER-MAN ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – SA407

This episode post has LOTS of links! Links to the books Ben talks about (Amazon affiliate links – it doesn’t change the price for you, but it does give us a little kick back – VERY little); links to the videos on Youtube that Ben recorded that this episode is made from; and links to […]

Asking “Is It Worth Reading?” about Two Book Series: JEWEL OF THE STARS and FLIGHT OF THE ANGELS – SA406

It’s a mystery in the canon of C.S. Lewis’ library. The unfinished manuscript that may or may not have been written by C.S. Lewis. It’s created controversy. It’s created confusion. And it’s a possible glimpse into a path not taken. This would have been the sequel to OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET . . . […]

THE DARK TOWER (C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy Part 4) – SA405

Ben takes a road trip to see Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but also takes the opportunity to talk about another gaming movie (albeit a different kind of gaming): The Super Mario Bros. Movie! Which one gets a thumbs up? Which one gets a thumbs down? Does he like either of them? Find out […]

SUPER MARIO BROS. and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Road Trip Double Feature – S&A 404

David Collings

Picard season 3 has come and gone . . . and if you’ve seen it you probably have opinions! So does Ben and his guest host, sci-fi writer Adam David Collings. Join them as they explore season three’s ups and downs and ups and more ups . . . in this THIRD send off to […]

Picard Season 3 w/ Special Guest Adam David Collings – SA403

A few years ago, Ben subscribed to Peacock but it wasn’t until a few months ago that he discovered that the streaming service is actually a pretty strong source for old Sci-Fi TV . . . and when he started watching the OLD stuff, he found a new show that he really enjoyed. In this […]

Streaming Sci-Fi on Peacock & Review of The Ark – SA402

William Shatner

Recently, Ben joined his friends William and Nathan Marchand to see a theatrical showing of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which also had William Shatner do a live stage performance that was sort of a Q&amp;A session. But it was really just an excuse for Shatner to tell some hysterical stories from his […]

STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan and William Shatner Live – SA401

Episode 400 is here, and to celebrate this milestone we’re taking a look backwards at an early episode featuring Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce! It’s a fun conversation that serves as a nice time capsule to a time before the MCU dominated everything. A conversation just exploring the strengths of two of our favorite genres: […]

“Sci-Fi Vs. Fantasy”: Revisiting Episode 7 – SA400

It’s a ROAD TRIP! Ben thought he would have a chance to talk to Evan about AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, but things didn’t go their way. Evan got sick . . . and then went on vacation. But on a lark, Ben decided to record his solo road trip to see the movie, not […]

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Road Trip Review – SA399

it’s that time again! Time to talk about last year’s pop culture releases! Taking our cues from Evan’s ranked list of movies from the year, we talk about our viewing experiences from 2022 as we step into the year 2023! The first half of 2022 was covered in this episode: The First Half of 2022 […]

2022 in Review – SA398

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Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective

The weekend of San Diego Comic Con has come and gone, and with it there were some interesting news items and some less exciting news items. There were some fantastic trailers and some less than stellar trailers. In this episode we explore three “lessons” to be learned from this years Comic Con weekend.

Lessons from San Diego Comic Con – SA281

Ben and Evan talk about one of the best movies of the year, one of the best animated superhero movies, one of the best Marvel movies, and one of the best superhero movies. And they are all the same movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Review – SA294

The final chapter of the Godzilla anime movie trilogy has arrived on Netflix. Ben, Evan, and Steve take a look. Is it a good movie? Is it a good ending to the trilogy? Is it better than the other two? Does it make the other two better? Our first episode about this series can be […]

GODZILLA: PLANET EATER Review – SA304

Evan’s been talking about this for months! It’s a game he LOVES. It’s a game he PLAYED. It’s a game that none of the other hosts have systems to play . . . So here’s Evan’s review as he and friend of the podcast Zach Nelson talk about the game that lots of people are […]

Spider-Man for the PS4 – SA305

It’s another animation retrospective! This time, we discuss the first half of the Walt Disney Studios Animation feature films…

Disney Animation Retrospective Pt. 1 – SA285

A special Strangers and Aliens Advent event! Every Sunday (and then Christmas Day) join us for some thoughts on the traditional Advent candles . . . even if we don’t have candles . . . Week 2 of Advent: FAITH Faith and hope are very similar, faith is hope in action. And for this reflection […]

Advent Week 2: FAITH – SA293

Shyamalan Superhero

Ben and Steve discuss the final chapter in Shyamalan’s superhero trilogy, where we revisit characters from a beloved and acclaimed movie from 20 years ago. How does this chapter work? How does the trilogy come together? Does it live up to their expectations?

M. Night Shyamalan Superhero Retrospective: Glass – SA303

In Retro Movie Missions the Retronauts fire the Retro-rockets on their Retro-starship to take a look back at some retro-movies! Will they discover something new? Will they retroactively change their opinion? Join Captain Ben, Sergeant Steve, and Ensign Evan as they explore the feature film 90s kids were clamoring for but 2018 adults may be less […]

POKEMON: THE FIRST MOVIE (Retro Movie Mission 6) – SA284

Ben and Steve journey back in time to talk about 1979 and it’s place in science fiction and motion picture history, and how the effects of the mega-blockbuster hit Star Wars began showing up forty years ago.

1979 and the STAR WARS Effect – SA322

Ben takes a road trip to see Detective Pikachu, and talks about parenting, collecting, and how Pokemon has become a big presence in his house. Then his son joins him for an eight-year-old perspective.

DETECTIVE PIKACHU ROADTRIP – SA313

There was one potential future where they win, and while we knew the snap survivors would be victorious, we certainly didn’t know how. With surprise after surprise, and call back after call back, and send off after send off, we come to the historic Endgame. Ben, Evan, and Steve are here to talk about it. […]

AVENGERS ENDGAME Review – SA312

Ben and Evan are joined by our friend Nathan Marchand to take on the newest installment in the Legendary Monster-verse: Godzilla King of the Monsters! Some of us liked it! One of us did not! But all of us had fun! And all of us had some problems with the movie! All of that makes […]

GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS – SA315

We’ve teased this project for a while, and here’s the result! VR, a superhero audio drama!

VR: the superhero audio drama – SA306

It’s another family road trip to another Marvel cinematic universe movie. Evan, Ben, and most of the Avery clan head out to a theater close to home, and you get to ride with them to and from the theater as they talk about this new Spiderman cinematic experience!

SPIDERMAN: FAR FROM HOME Road Trip – SA318

With the SUPERSONIC Pod Comics Kickstarter in full swing, here’s our short preview episode written by Ben! This is a story that becomes a kickstart itself — a short story setting up the style of stories that SUPERSONIC Pod Comics will features, while also introducing some of the threads we’ll be pulling on for season […]

TRACKS: a SUPERSONIC Pod Comics Preview – SA311

It’s Ben vs. Rambo, as he watches through the entire Rambo franchise over the summer, culminating in seeing RAMBO: LAST BLOOD in theaters opening night. What’s good? What’s bad? What one will he definitely watch again? What one will he never revisit ever? Find out here!

RAMBO franchise retrospective – SA324

Ben and Evan take a roadtrip to see the Captain Marvel. On the drive to the theater, they discuss their expectations and hopes. In the parking lot after the movie, they talk about what they thought without spoilers. On the drive home, they talk about more details about the movie and what they liked and […]

CAPTAIN MARVEL Roadtrip – SA307

Ben, Evan, and Ben’s son Tim take a road trip to the Jurassic! One of them cosplayed. One of them didn’t wear the shirt to the thing. But all of them agreed on the movie! Part one is the drive to the theater, where they discuss the franchise and other things. Part two starts with […]

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM Road Trip – SA277

Ben and Evan take a road trip to see VENOM. Their standard? Is is better than Spider-Man 3? Is it better than Fantastic Four? Is it as good as an MCU movie?

VENOM Road Trip – SA287

Join Ben and Evan and four of Ben’s kids on a road trip as they drive to the theater to see Ant-Man and the Wasp, and then as they drive home after seeing the movie! Was it good? Bad? Ugly? How does it tie into Infinity War? Is it worth seeing? Find out here!

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP Road Trip – SA279

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