153: Betelgeuse is Dusty, Firefly episode 9 ‘Ariel’

This week on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: (starts at 10:18) Jayne and Jesse recently reported on the sudden dimming of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse, and now scientists believe they can explain the phenomenon. Learn more in an article from Space.com: https://www.space.com/betelgeuse-star-dimming-just-dust.html FIREFLY: (starts at 20:55) We continue Read more…

139: Mushroom House on Mars, Black Mirror ‘Be Right Back’

This week on the Space Nerds podcast: SPACE NEWS: Would you live in a mushroom house on Mars? Jesse beams in Doug to discuss a whole new type of space mushrooms. Read the original article from Futurism.com: https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-grow-moon-base-mushrooms BLACK MIRROR: Alexandria and Jesse break down ‘Be Right Back,’ in which Read more…

SciFi #116: The Orville and Star Trek and Star Wars and Stuff

After getting sidetracked by the questionable space travel mechanics of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we chat with Andrew Lee Creech about the first two seasons of The Orville. We discuss how the show continues the legacy of 90’s era Star Trek by examining the social issues of 2019.

SciFi #114: Sleeping in Light (Babylon 5 Final Season and Films)

Douglas Gale returns to conclude our journey through Babylon 5, discussing the final season and the made for TV films. @douglaswfail Doug and Jesse are live-streaming discussions of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on their new show, Doug Space Nine! Check them out on Jesse’s Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/jesse_mercury Next episodes 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 #109: Firefly Episode 2 – The Train Job

Jesse and Jayne continue their journey through Firefly with episode 2, The Train Job. Jesse also shares some thoughts on the first two episodes of Electric Dreams. 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 #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…

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