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Journey Through Sci-Fi

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.

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Update frequency
every 10 days
Average duration
76 minutes
Episodes
170
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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Tenet (2020) - Nolan’s Time-Twisting Epic

Tenet (2020) - Nolan’s Time-Twisting Epic

In a special bonus episode of the podcast James & Matt discuss Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet (2020) and unpack the film's use of time travel and where it sits in Nolan's filmography. 

CONTAINS F…

00:57:48  |   Thu 15 Oct 2020
Time Travel Law & Paradoxes - Timecop (1994) & Predestination (2014)

Time Travel Law & Paradoxes - Timecop (1994) & Predestination (2014)

"If I could guarantee that you'd get away with it, would you kill him?"

In this episode, we explore the intriguing concept of law enforcement through time with Timecop (1994) and Predestination (2014…

01:24:42  |   Thu 08 Oct 2020
Fate & Alternate Futures - Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority Report (2002)

Fate & Alternate Futures - Donnie Darko (2001) & Minority Report (2002)

“Every living creature on Earth dies alone.”

In this episode, we dive into the eerie world of clairvoyance in time travel with Donnie Darko (2001) and Minority Report (2002).

Both films explore the u…

01:23:58  |   Thu 01 Oct 2020
Changing the Past to Save the Future - 12 Monkeys (1995) & Source Code (2011)

Changing the Past to Save the Future - 12 Monkeys (1995) & Source Code (2011)

“There's no right, there's no wrong, there's only popular opinion.”

In this episode, we explore how memory plays a crucial role in the time-travel narratives of 12 Monkeys (1995) and Source Code (201…

01:32:32  |   Thu 24 Sep 2020
Stuck in a Time Loop - Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Stuck in a Time Loop - Groundhog Day (1993) & Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

"Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn't one today”

In this episode, we’re diving into the mind-bending world of time loops with Groundhog Day (1993) and Edge of Tomorrow (2014).

Both fil…

01:26:30  |   Thu 17 Sep 2020
Unexpected Journeys - Flight of the Navigator (1986) & Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)

Unexpected Journeys - Flight of the Navigator (1986) & Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)

"Where I presently dwell, life has no beginning, no middle, and no end”

This week we take a look at what happens when aliens decide to get involved in time travel. We discuss childhood classic Flig…

01:06:01  |   Thu 10 Sep 2020
Memory Loops & Lost Time - Je t’aime, je t’aime (1968) & The Jacket (2005)

Memory Loops & Lost Time - Je t’aime, je t’aime (1968) & The Jacket (2005)

"How likely I'll survive? Oh yeah, 100% if I were a rat"

This week we discuss time travel caused by experiments gone wrong. To delve into this theme we discuss the powerful Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968…

01:10:04  |   Thu 03 Sep 2020
Shocking Futures - Planet of the Apes (1968) & Demolition Man (1993)

Shocking Futures - Planet of the Apes (1968) & Demolition Man (1993)

"You Maniacs! You Blew It Up!”

We dive into two films which both feature characters frozen in time, who awaken to very different worlds to the ones that they remember. This week we discuss Planet Of …

01:19:29  |   Thu 27 Aug 2020
From H.G. Wells to 1985 - The Time Machine (1960) & Back to the Future (1985)

From H.G. Wells to 1985 - The Time Machine (1960) & Back to the Future (1985)

"Are You Telling Me You Built A Time Machine...Out Of A DeLorean?”

In this episode, we're all about inventors and their time machines, diving into Back to the Future (1985) and The Time Machine (1960…

01:27:48  |   Thu 20 Aug 2020
Time-Travel Misadventures - Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) & A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1949)

Time-Travel Misadventures - Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) & A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (1949)

"Time flies when you're having fun" 

In this episode, we dive into the concept of time travel as the ultimate form of tourism through two iconic films: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989) and A C…

01:07:39  |   Thu 13 Aug 2020
Time Travel Series Introduction: How Time Travel Works

Time Travel Series Introduction: How Time Travel Works

In this introductory episode of our time travel series, we lay the groundwork for the fascinating exploration of temporal adventures.

We’ll dive into the fundamental concepts and theories that make…

00:33:54  |   Thu 06 Aug 2020
Space Series Recap & Best of Space Cinema

Space Series Recap & Best of Space Cinema

In the final episode of our space series, we reflect on the incredible journey we've taken through the cosmos, revisiting the films and themes that have shaped our exploration of space.

We also celeb…

01:11:58  |   Thu 04 Jun 2020
Space: Star Trek’s Vision of the Final Frontier

Space: Star Trek’s Vision of the Final Frontier

In this special episode, we dive deep into the world of Star Trek and explore how the series has shaped our understanding of space exploration. From its iconic starships to its groundbreaking storyte…

00:54:19  |   Thu 28 May 2020
DEVS Mini Series: Ending Explained and What It All Means (Ep 7 & 8)

DEVS Mini Series: Ending Explained and What It All Means (Ep 7 & 8)

In this final episode of our DEVS mini-series, we dive into the gripping conclusion with Episodes 7 & 8. The mysteries unravel as we reach the endgame, where the true purpose of the DEVS program is r…

01:01:39  |   Tue 26 May 2020
Existential Space Journeys - Aniara (2018) & High Life (2018)

Existential Space Journeys - Aniara (2018) & High Life (2018)

In this week's episode, we tackle the profound theme of existential crisis in space with Aniara (2018) and High Life (2018). These films delve into the psychological and philosophical challenges face…

01:08:06  |   Thu 21 May 2020
DEVS Mini Series: Can We Alter the Course of Fate? (Ep 5 & 6)

DEVS Mini Series: Can We Alter the Course of Fate? (Ep 5 & 6)

In this episode, we dive deeper into the intense and philosophical world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 5 & 6. As the series reaches a critical point, we explore the profound questions it raises about…

01:01:51  |   Tue 19 May 2020
DEVS Mini Series: How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go? (Ep 3 & 4)

DEVS Mini Series: How Deep Does the Rabbit Hole Go? (Ep 3 & 4)

In this episode, we continue our journey into the complex and mysterious world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 3 & 4. As the plot thickens, we delve deeper into the unsettling questions the series rais…

01:00:37  |   Thu 14 May 2020
Surviving the Final Frontier - Gravity (2013) & The Martian (2015)

Surviving the Final Frontier - Gravity (2013) & The Martian (2015)

In this week's episode, we're exploring the intense and perilous challenge of surviving in space with Gravity (2013) and The Martian (2015).

We start with Gravity, Alfonso Cuarón's gripping tale of s…

01:34:08  |   Thu 07 May 2020
DEVS Mini Series: What Is the True Purpose of the DEVS Program? Ep 1 & 2)

DEVS Mini Series: What Is the True Purpose of the DEVS Program? Ep 1 & 2)

It's a brand new Mini Series!

In this episode, we begin our deep dive into the enigmatic and thought-provoking world of DEVS, focusing on Episodes 1 & 2.

We explore the mysterious tech company at the…

01:01:16  |   Thu 30 Apr 2020
Cosmic Gateways & Timeless Journeys - Stargate (1994) & The Fountain (2006)

Cosmic Gateways & Timeless Journeys - Stargate (1994) & The Fountain (2006)

In this week's episode, we're venturing into the realms of space and time with Stargate (1994) and The Fountain (2006).

We start with Stargate, a sci-fi adventure that opens a portal to other worlds …

01:27:08  |   Thu 23 Apr 2020
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