A sci-fi podcast exploring the history of science fiction cinema, one subgenre at a time. Join two lifelong sci-fi nerds for a film club-style deep dive into cult gems and cinematic classics - from Metropolis to The Matrix, space travel to mad science, alien invasions to rogue AIs. We’re here to uncover the iconic, the overlooked and the gloriously bizarre corners of sci-fi film history.
This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re disussing a couple of scientists who lose the plot thanks to their own experiments. First up, it’s a 1930s classic—The Invisible Ray (1936)—where Boris Karl…
In this week’s episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we're taking a look into the minds of scientists on the trail of killers and unraveling the mysterious motives of mad doctors! Join us as we explore …
In this month's Future Frontiers bonus episode, we're diving into the sci-fi screenings we caught in October and sharing our thoughts on Megalopolis, Joker: Folie à Deux, Venom 3: The Last Dance, The…
This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we cover another of H.G. Wells' works brought to the big screen—The Island of Dr. Moreau—and examine two film adaptations: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and The Isl…
On this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we cover The Invisible Man from the father of sci-fi himself ,H.G. Wells. We’re tackling both the 1933 classic movie directed by James Whale and the 2020 mo…
This week, we’re kicking off a brand-new monthly special on the podcast—Future Frontiers! Join us as we gaze into the crystal ball of October to uncover all the exciting sci-fi coming your way!
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In this episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we dive into the cinematic history of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. From the early 1912 silent film to the groundbreaking 1931 adaptation, we explore how filmmak…
Join us on a new journey through sci-fi as we dive into the sub genre of Mad Science. In our first episode, we explore Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, often seen as the first science fiction novel. We'l…
We're celebrating 5 years of Journey Through Sci-Fi with some big news! In this special episode, we're unveiling our next subgenre for the podcast and teasing what’s coming up on the main podcast and…
After 27 episodes and 54 films and TV shows, we’ve finally reached the conclusion of our epic series on Space Opera! To celebrate, we’re recapping it all with the Journey Through Sci-Fi awards show, …
It’s that time in the series when we dip back into the Star Trek universe and see how it stacks up in our chosen subgenre. This time, we’re chatting about J.J. Abrams’ thrilling 2009 sci-fi action mo…
This week, we’re tackling the big daddy of Space Opera—but this time, the House of Mouse is running the show. We’re diving deep into the Disney Star Wars trilogy, The Force Awakens (2015), The Last J…
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The eagerly awaited moment is finally here—the sequel to Dune! Matt’s superfan knowledge resurfaces as we delve into Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Parts One (2021) and …
This week, we’re thrilled to have Tiffani Angus, writer and half of the dynamic duo behind Spec Fic For Newbies, joining us as we plunge into the colorful world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We’r…
We’re back on our journey through Space Opera, and this time, we’ve got the ultimate horror aficionado and cult TV enthusiast, Mike Muncer, joining us as we dive into the beloved TV series Firefly (…
This week, we’re joined by podcaster and writer Becky Darke to dive into the hilarious world of space opera parodies. We’ll be dissecting Mel Brooks' iconic spoof of Star Wars, Spaceballs (1987), and…
This week, we’re exploring the theme of interplanetary love in two more Space Opera adventures—Lily and Lana Wachowski's Jupiter Ascending (2015) and Andrew Stanton's John Carter (2012). Join us as w…
This week, we’re diving headfirst into the wreckage of two colossal cinematic misfires—Battlefield Earth (2000) and The Chronicles of Riddick (2004). Join us as we discuss Matt’s favorite topic: big …
This week, we’re joined by the sensational film critic, writer, and podcaster Anna Bogutskaya as we delve into the wild world of Luc Besson’s space opera adventures, The Fifth Element (1997) and Vale…
This time, we’re tackling Space Operas with BIG BLUE aliens, imperialism, and a dash of exotic flora and fauna on the podcast. First up is the 1973 psychedelic animation Fantastic Planet (or in Fren…