SciFi Pubcast
The SciFi Pubcast is a discussion show with only the finest galactic libations to offer. Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
Our customers have described this place as quirky and with good reason. We endeavour to provide intellectual "bar-style" conversations about themes and topics in science fiction and related genres. We don't take this establishment too seriously, eschewing pretentiousness while not spilling our drinks.
We especially like having new people to podcasting come visit us. If you are passionate about something, message us! We need to talk! The bar embraces inclusivity and a variety of voices.
Our current staff are:
Joel Welch (Twitter: @Joel_Welch)
Keri Simpson (Twitter: @keriblackfire42)
Derek Beebe (Twitter: @DerekJBeebe) and
Randal Graham (Twitter: @Randal_Graham) (casual).
Follow the show on Twitter (@SciFiPubcast), and on Instagram at SciFiPubcast. Episodes are also uploaded to YouTube.
Listen responsibly. Please enjoy.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 122
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Depictions of Scientists in Science Fiction!
Episode 75: Depictions of Scientists in Science Fiction!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking depictions of scientists in science fiction with D…
New Incoming Disney Content! Star Wars & Marvel Galore!
Episode 74: New Incoming Disney Content! Star Wars & Marvel Galore!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
Friend of the show, Mike Clark, visits the bar on thi…
Politicians in Science Fiction!
Episode 73: Politicians in Science Fiction!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We get political on this episode and talk politicians in science fiction… we …
Star Trek: Discovery (Season 3, Episodes 1-4)!
Episode 72: Star Trek: Discovery (Season 3, Episodes 1-4)!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
It’s not a haiku but we’re talking the first four episodes of …
Star Trek: Lower Decks (TV, 2020-)!
Episode 71: Star Trek: Lower Decks (TV, 2020-)!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
No joke - we’re talking Star Trek: Lower Decks and Randal Graham joins us…
The Technology of Batman!
Episode 70: The Technology of Batman!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking Batman and his use of technology. Please don’t tell Superman on us. A…
The Bill & Ted Franchise!
Episode 69: The Bill & Ted Franchise!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
Dudes, we wanted to keep it carefree with this episode so we’re talking the Bill & …
Addiction in Science Fiction.
Episode 68: Addiction in Science Fiction.
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking addiction in science fiction and geekery. Sex, drugs, and technol…
Independence Day Movies!
Episode 67: Independence Day Movies!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking the Independence Day movies from 1996 and 2016.
It’s going to be a dis…
Economics in SciFi! AKA Our Money Episode!
Episode 66: Economics in SciFi! AKA Our Money Episode!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
It’s our money episode! We’re talking economics and financial syst…
The Indiana Jones Franchise!
Episode 65: The Indiana Jones Franchise!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and glory.
We’re talking all things Indiana Jone…
Frakking Battlestar Galactica!
Episode 64: Frakking Battlestar Galactica!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
It’s frakking Battlestar Galactica time! We’re talking the original and the re…
Tank Girl (film, 1995, director: Rachel Talalay)!
Episode 63: Tank Girl (film, 1995, director: Rachel Talalay)!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking Tank Girl, the 1995 film starring Lori Petty, …
Fictional Pandemics and What They Can Teach Us.
Episode 62: Fictional Pandemics and What They Can Teach Us.
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking pandemics – fictional and real. It’s a lengthy …
Avatar (film, 2009, director: James Cameron) and the Future of Pandora!
Episode 61: Avatar (film, 2009, director: James Cameron) and the Future of Pandora!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re going full banshee on this episo…
Star Wars: The Clone Wars!
Episode 60: Star Wars: The Clone Wars!
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Clones fighting wars! Yes! We’re talking Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Mike Clark, …
The 2020 Star Trek Cruise with the Fablulous Professor Randal Graham!
Episode 59: The 2020 Star Trek Cruise with the Fablulous Professor Randal Graham!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
On this episode, Dr. Randal Graham joins…
Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959, film, director: Ed Wood)!
Episode 58: Plan 9 From Outer Space (1959, film, director: Ed Wood)!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking about perhaps the worse movie in the hi…
SpaceX - More Non-Fiction Than Fiction!
Episode 57: SpaceX - More Non-Fiction Than Fiction!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
For this show, we are rocketing into the topic of SpaceX and Elon Musk…
Alternative Histories in Storytelling. Fair Play?
Episode 56: Alternative Histories in Storytelling. Fair Play?
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Is the use of alternative histories in storytelling a good t…