136: Artificial Skin, Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker Premiere!

This week on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: Scientists are working on creating artificial skin that could enhance virtual reality and help in rehabilitation. Jesse has other ideas for potential uses, and Alexandria introduces us to haptics. Check out the original article from TechXplore: https://techxplore.com/news/2019-09-artificial-skin-virtual-reality.html RISE OF SKYWALKER: (Starts Read more…

SciFi #110: Firefly Episode 3 – Bushwhacked

Jesse and Jayne talk space loops, Reavers, favorite scenes and more from the third episode of Firefly, Bushwacked. 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 #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 #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…

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 #94: The 100

Jesse shares his thoughts on the latest episodes of Star Trek Discovery, The Orville and Walking Dead season 7 before diving into a discussion of The 100 seasons 1 through 4 with Carolynne Wilcox. To sign up for CBS All Access while supporting this podcast, use this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please Read more…

SciFi #70: Klingon Birthright (TNG Season 5)

Jesse and Jefferson Salamander discuss every episode of Star Trek The Next Generation season 5 during a live Facebook stream. To go behind the scenes of this recording (and hear the many failed attempts to start broadcasting) check out Episode 15 of the premium SciFi Project Podcast, available on Patreon.