Strangers and Aliens
By Ben Avery
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Podcast Description
A podcast exploring faith and imagination. Looking at the relationship between God and man through the lens of science fiction and fantasy . . . and looking at science fiction and fantasy through the lens of the relationship between God and man.
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Episode 17 — “Avengers . . . Finally Assembled!” | The Avengers have assembled! Finally!!! And so have the sci-fi guys -- Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce. It's the movie geeks around the world have been waiting for, and these guys have been no exception. Here's what they thought of the movie . . . | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 16 — “Captain Kirk vs. Captain Picard — Round 2″ | This week: part two of a conversation (some might say "argument" . . . others, "debate") about the best captain from the Star Trek franchise! It's Kirk vs. Picard vs. a some other people. But really, it's a chance to have fun geeking out about a topic near a dear to many Strangers and Aliens' hearts: Star Trek. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 15 — “Captain Kirk vs. Captain Picard — Round 1″ | This week: part one of a conversation (some might say "argument" . . . others, "debate") about the best captain from the Star Trek franchise! It's Kirk vs. Picard vs. a some other people. But really, it's a chance to have fun geeking out about a topic near a dear to many Strangers and Aliens' hearts: Star Trek. | 4/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 14 — “Hunger Games” | Hunger Games. Everyone is talking about it, and the strangers and aliens got in the conversation, too. Why is this book so popular? Why is it so controversial? Does it deserve either? The sci-fi guys wanted to find out . . . | 4/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 13 — “Marvel Movies vs. DC Movies” | It's Marvel Comics movies vs. DC Comics movies! Which comic publisher has the best movies based on their characters? The strangers and aliens take a look at some favorites . . . and some not-so-favorites! | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 12 — “John Carter of Mars” | John Carter, Disney's $250 million sci-fi epic adventure movie opened to disappointing numbers this weekend, pulling in just a touch more than $100 million. Disappointing box office aside, was the movie itself a disappointment? Ben and Steve saw it this weekend and recorded this special, impromptu episode of Strangers and Aliens. Were they satisfied with the movie? Did it live up to their expectations? To their standards? Will you like it? Find out by listening to this mostly spoiler free episode. | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 11 — “Zombies!!!” | Braaaains . . . today's episode: strangers, aliens, and zombies! The sci-fi guys talk Walking Dead, horror as art, and the zombie genre! | 3/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 10 — “Strangers and Alienation: Interview with Jon S. Lewis” | Join Ben and Steve as they interview sci-fi author/comic book writer Jon S. Lewis, writer of the CHAOS series of books from Thomas Nelson. They talk about his books, and of course the conversation gets into Lord of the Rings, superheroes, and World War II, among other things! | 2/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 9 — “Sci-Fi TV: Cancelled Too Soon” | It happens to every fan of imaginative fiction . . . you get into a new show, and the network cancels it just as it gets good. Join the sci-fi guys as they talk about favorite shows that have fallen prey to the networks chopping block! | 2/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 8 — “Big Mike vs. the Podcast” | With the finale of Chuck just airing, Ben and Dr. Jayce got a chance to talk to Chuck's own "Big Mike", Mark Christopher Lawrence. He talks about life on the set, his work on Terminator 2, and what he's up to now! | 2/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Episode 7 — “Sci-Fi Vs. Fantasy” | The sci-fi guys -- Steve, Dr. Jayce, and Ben -- discuss the differences and similarities of two genres: science fiction and fantasy. Are they really that different? Or do some types of stories lend themselves toward one genre or the other? | 2/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 6 – “Star Wars Part 2: The Original Trilogy” | Dr. Jayce, Steve, and Ben continue their conversation from the previous episode, this time tackling the Star Wars films that both STARTED it all . . . and ENDED it all! Join the conversation as the Star Wars guys turn their attention to the Star Wars original trilogy! | 1/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 5 – “Star Wars Part 1: The Prequels” | Dr. Jayce, Steve, and Ben are back for their first episode of 2012 . . . taking a look back at Star Wars. With the rerelease of Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in theaters (in 3D), the sci-fi guys are going through the Star Wars theatrical movies in story order. For this episode, they take a look at the highlights and lowlights of episodes 1 through 3. | 1/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 4 – “There and Back Again – Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit” | Ben and Steve look back at the Lord of the Rings and look forward to The Hobbit after seeing The Hobbit's new trailer. | 12/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 3 – “The Best (and Worst) Christmas Stories” | Join Ben and Dr. Jayce as they reminisce about their favorite Christmas movies and stories. What's the best film adaptation of A Christmas Carol? Do all the stop motion Rankin Bass Christmas specials from the '70's make up a single epic Christmas saga? | 12/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 2 – “What if You Could Go Back … to the FUTURE” | "What if You Could Go Back ... to the FUTURE?" It's time for Episode 2. And Episode 2's topic? Time travel. Dr. Jayce, Steve, and Ben talk about their favorite time travel stories, why they enjoy time travel stories, and the questions and ideas that time travel stories bring up. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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EPISODE 1 – “Why Sci-Fi” | "Why Sci-Fi?" The pilot episode - Ben, Dr. Jayce, and Steve explore the spiritual draw that science fiction, fantasy, and imaginative fiction has . . . | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 17 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Christian views + sci-fi= GREAT :)
I'm 17 and love your guy's podcasts! I just found this podcast and love how you guys put a christian message to the stories and subjects you guys talk about... especially sci-fi! :) And has great laughs! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and fight the good fight! Cant wait for more!
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