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…

SciFi #97: Predator (1987)

Jesse and his guest Johnny Unicorn give a live commentary to the beefcake fueled SciFi action fest, Predator. Get CBS All Access to watch Star Trek Discovery, After Trek and more! Support this podcast when you sign up by using this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please leave a positive rating and review Read more…

SciFi #96: Riddick

Leah Russel returns to discuss the third Riddick film with Jesse, creatively titled ‘Riddick’. They debate how this film fits into the franchise, and whether the blatant misogyny crosses a line. Get CBS All Access to watch Star Trek Discovery, After Trek and more! Support this podcast when you sign Read more…

SciFi #93: Star Trek Discovery

A lifelong Star Trek nerd shares his reaction to the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery. Spoilers! To sign up for CBS All Access while supporting this podcast, use this link: http://cbs-allaccess.7eer.net/c/314688/400489/3065 Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Support this podcast and the rest of Read more…

SciFi #90: TNG Season 6 (Part 1 of 2)

Jeff Tapia returns to discuss season 6 of Star Trek the Next Generation with Jesse during a live YouTube stream. Follow this week’s guest on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RatQueenJeff Please leave a positive rating and review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/scifi-with-jesse-mercury/id1014844182?mt=2 Learn how to support this podcast and the rest of Jesse’s SciFi Project Read more…

SciFi #88: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Jesse and Collin discuss the newest film from French auteur Luc Besson (writer/director of The Fifth Element and Lucy), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. They discuss the questionable misogynistic undertones and infamous Rihanna cameo, as well as a detour through French erotic cinema. Jesse also reviews Spiderman: Read more…

SciFi #87: Very Prime Directive

Zac and Jesse dive deep into Star Trek philosophy. They examine the beauty of the Prime Directive (Star Trek’s policy of non-interference) and how it can be applied to our fractured society. Check out Zac’s podcast Losing Our Religion, in which he discusses his past as a megachurch pastor and Read more…

SciFi #86: Losing Zac Gandara

Jesse’s guest is Zac Gandara, creator of the Losing Our Religion podcast. Zac shares his story of transition from megachurch pastor to heathen podcaster, triggered by a near-fatal congenital kidney issue. Jesse and Zac discuss their mutual desire to see Star Trek philosophy applied to real life, and fall down Read more…

SciFi #85: Fiction Plus

Jesse’s good friend Jayne Smith stops by for her first podcast chat. They discuss her formative SciFi and fantasy worlds, especially her love of Joss Whedon shows. Jesse shares his thoughts on the conclusion of Doctor Who season 10 (as spoiler free as possible), and plays a little guitar. Please Read more…