SciFi #108: Firefly Episode 1 – Serenity

Jesse and Jayne begin their journey through the Firefly ‘verse with the pilot episode: Serenity. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ VOICEMAIL: 541-649-2019 WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

SciFi #107: Marleen S. Barr

Marleen S. Barr is an award winning feminist science fiction scholar and writer, who joins Jesse for a discussion of her upcoming short story anthology When Trump Changed: The Feminist Science Fiction Justice League Quashes the Orange Outrage Pussy Grabber (B Cubed Press). Follow Marleen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/marleenbarr Enjoy this episode? Read more…

SciFi #106: Ender’s Game

Ryan Casey joins Jesse for his first viewing of Ender’s Game. They talk through their vague memories of the book series, whether or not this was a good adaptation, and how the public persona of the author can effect our view of popular media. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving Read more…

SciFi #105: In Valen’s Name (Babylon 5 Season 3)

Jesse and Doug enthusiastically unpack season 3 of Babylon 5. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. Support the creation of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi Check out the new SciFi on Trial featuring The Matrix sequels: http://scifiontrial.com/the-matrix-sequels-on-trial Browse Jesse’s podcast Read more…

SciFi #104: The Dark Tower (2017)

Jesse gushes over Travelers season 2, admits that Star Trek Discovery is bad and discusses The Dark Tower film with fellow book series lover Sarah Lehman. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or the platform of your choice. Support the creation Read more…

Star Trek The Motion Picture

SciFi #103: Star Trek The Motion Picture (1979)

Awkwardly long space flights, uniforms of incredible tightness and a galactic message of unity highlight this commentary for Star Trek The Motion Picture, recorded by Jesse and his return guest Zac Gandara. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of Read more…

SciFi #102: Where Silence Has Lease

Daniel O’Connell (aka Baby Dan) returns to discuss his transition from stand-up comedian to hip hop artist. Jesse and Dan share stories of collaborating on beats for Dan’s new project, discuss creativity as political action, and Dan’s first forays into Star Trek. Find Baby Dan on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/danielofconnell Support Jesse’s content Read more…

SciFi #101: Time Machine (Modern McFly)

Jeff and Jesse conclude their discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation and reflect on their journey through the show. Jesse shares his brand new SciFi synthpop single, Time Machine (Modern McFly). Download Time Machine: https://jessemercury.bandcamp.com/track/time-machine-modern-mcfly Support Jesse’s content creation on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi Discover Jesse’s SciFi synthpop album, podcast catalog and more: https://jessemercury.com

SciFi #100: Beverly Fucks a Ghost

Jesse and Jeff Tapia break down the seventh and final season of Star Trek the Next Generation in the first half of our 100th episode celebration. Jesse shares an acoustic version of his new song, ‘Beam Me Away.’ Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Read more…

SciFi #99: Blade Runner 2049

Jesse and his guest Andi Alhadeff dive into the long awaited sequel to Blade Runner, discussing their reaction to the film. Enjoy this episode? Please consider leaving a positive rating and review on Apple Podcasts or the platform of your choice. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Support the creation of this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jessemercuryscifi Read more…