SciFi #113: Gardening with Picard

J. Wesley Fox of Prescient SciFi joins Jesse for an epic nerd-dive into Star Trek, Star Wars, podcasting and more. They discuss their hopes for the upcoming Captain Picard TV show, the current state of toxic fandom, and trying to build an audience as content creators. Check out his podcast 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 #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 #92: A History of Who

Doctor Who expert Jacob Finkle takes us on a history lesson through the Doctor Who universe, describing each of the classic Doctors and how the titular character has evolved. Check out Jacob’s list of recommended episodes from classic Who: https://jessemercury.com/jacobs-list-of-recommended-classic-who To sign up for CBS All Access in time for Read more…