Space Nerds
Join the Space Nerds for discussions of both science fiction and science fact! Hosted by your constant cosmic companion Jesse Mercury, and featuring a rotating cast of nerds.
WEEKLY SEGMENTS
SPACE NEWS: We learn more about the universe and our place in it by examining the latest in scientific discoveries.
MONTHLY SEGMENTS (rotating weekly)
BLACK MIRROR: Our dystopian fiction nerd Alexandria leads us through discussions of each episode of Black Mirror, exploring the way we interact with science and social media.
DOUG SPACE NINE: Doug and Jesse engage in lively live-streamed discussions of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, breaking down two episodes in each stream. Join a future stream or check out previous episodes at https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi
FIREFLY: Joss Whedon aficionado and Firefly uberfan Jayne leads us through the Firefly 'verse, discussing and rating each episode of the seminal SciFi show.
STAR WARS CLUB: Jenny, Be and Doug join Jesse for discussions of the galaxy far, far away, including news of upcoming projects, plus deep dives into the films and TV shows.
Our back catalog features full coverage of Star Trek: The Next Generation with Jeff and Babylon 5 with Doug, plus tons of Star Wars, Doctor Who and much more! Previously titled SciFi with Jesse Mercury.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 89 minutes
- Episodes
- 183
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2020
SciFi #118: Toledo Blade in Space
Doug reveals his alter ego.
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SciFi #117: Sarah’s SciFi History
Sarah Lehman joins us to discuss the personal history of her SciFi fandom.
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SciFi #116: The Orville and Star Trek and Star Wars and Stuff
After getting sidetracked by the questionable space travel mechanics of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we chat with Andrew Lee Creech about the first two seasons of The Orville. We discuss how the show co…
SciFi #115: Captain Marvel // Avengers Endgame
Jesse and Andi discuss the two newest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel and Avengers Endgame. MAJOR SPOILERS!
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SciFi #114: Sleeping in Light (Babylon 5 Final Season and Films)
Douglas Gale returns to conclude our journey through Babylon 5, discussing the final season and the made for TV films. @douglaswfail
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SciFi #112: Babylon 5 Season 4
Douglas Gale returns to discuss Babylon 5 season 4.
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SciFi #111: Firefly Episode 4 – Shindig
After three months Jesse is back with a new episode! He talks about where he’s been and the future of the podcast before he and Jayne dive into Firefly episode 4, Shindig.
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SciFi #110: Firefly Episode 3 – Bushwhacked
Jesse and Jayne talk space loops, Reavers, favorite scenes and more from the third episode of Firefly, Bushwacked.
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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.
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SciFi #108: Firefly Episode 1 – Serenity
Jesse and Jayne begin their journey through the Firefly ‘verse with the pilot episode: Serenity.
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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 Ficti…
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 …
SciFi #105: In Valen’s Name (Babylon 5 Season 3)
Jesse and Doug enthusiastically unpack season 3 of Babylon 5.
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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.
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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 …
SciFi #101: Time Machine (Modern McFly)
Jeff and Jesse conclude their discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation and reflect on their journey through the show. Jesse shares his brand new SciFi synthpop single, Time Machine (Modern McFly)…
SciFi #100: Beverly Fucks a Ghost
Jesse and Jeff Tapia break down the seventh and final season of Star Trek the Next Generation in the first half of our 100th episode celebration. Jesse shares an acoustic version of his new song, ‘B…