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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
89 minutes
Episodes
183
Years Active
2015 - 2020
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SciFi #99: Blade Runner 2049

SciFi #99: Blade Runner 2049

Jesse and his guest Andi Alhadeff dive into the long awaited sequel to Blade Runner, discussing their reaction to the film.

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00:58:43  |   Thu 23 Nov 2017
SciFi #98: The Matrix (1999)

SciFi #98: The Matrix (1999)

After Tiffin and Jesse watch The Matrix for the first time as adults, they discuss how it’s themes are more timely today than when it was released in 1999.

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00:53:10  |   Sun 12 Nov 2017
SciFi #97: Predator (1987)

SciFi #97: Predator (1987)

Jesse and his guest Johnny Unicorn give a live commentary to the beefcake fueled SciFi action fest, Predator.

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02:17:46  |   Sun 05 Nov 2017
SciFi #96: Riddick

SciFi #96: Riddick

Leah Russel returns to discuss the third Riddick film with Jesse, creatively titled ‘Riddick’. They debate how this film fits into the franchise, and whether the blatant misogyny crosses a line.

Get…

01:19:55  |   Fri 27 Oct 2017
SciFi #95: Bizarro Napoleon (Babylon 5 Season 2)

SciFi #95: Bizarro Napoleon (Babylon 5 Season 2)


Douglas Gale returns to discuss Babylon 5 season 2. Jesse and Doug discuss the growth of the characters, bemoan the cultural aesthetic of the Centauri Republic, and debate whether or not Jack the Ri…

02:01:45  |   Wed 18 Oct 2017
SciFi #94: The 100

SciFi #94: The 100

Jesse shares his thoughts on the latest episodes of Star Trek Discovery, The Orville and Walking Dead season 7 before diving into a discussion of The 100 seasons 1 through 4 with Carolynne Wilcox.

T…

01:14:18  |   Wed 11 Oct 2017
SciFi #93: Star Trek Discovery

SciFi #93: Star Trek Discovery

A lifelong Star Trek nerd shares his reaction to the first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery. Spoilers!

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00:45:52  |   Tue 26 Sep 2017
SciFi #92: A History of Who

SciFi #92: A History of Who

Doctor Who expert Jacob Finkle takes us on a history lesson through the Doctor Who universe, describing each of the classic Doctors and how the titular character has evolved.

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01:59:07  |   Thu 21 Sep 2017
SciFi #91: The Orville Takes Flight & TNG Season 6 (Part 2)

SciFi #91: The Orville Takes Flight & TNG Season 6 (Part 2)

Jesse shares his thoughts on The Orville premiere, then continues his discussion of Star Trek the Next Generation season 6 with Jeff Tapia.

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01:39:41  |   Fri 15 Sep 2017
SciFi #90: TNG Season 6 (Part 1 of 2)

SciFi #90: TNG Season 6 (Part 1 of 2)

Jeff Tapia returns to discuss season 6 of Star Trek the Next Generation with Jesse during a live YouTube stream.

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01:02:05  |   Thu 07 Sep 2017
SciFi #89: Heliotropic

SciFi #89: Heliotropic

Barton McGuire returns to sing two new songs of paranormal mystery for Andi and Jesse, and discuss the historical events that inspired the music.

Listen to Barton’s performance of 5 additional songs…

01:03:42  |   Wed 30 Aug 2017
SciFi #88: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

SciFi #88: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Jesse and Collin discuss the newest film from French auteur Luc Besson (writer/director of The Fifth Element and Lucy), Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets. They discuss the questionable mis…

01:13:05  |   Sat 12 Aug 2017
SciFi Supplemental: Matty on SciFi #85

SciFi Supplemental: Matty on SciFi #85

Matty Burdick shares his personal connection to the topics discussed in SciFi #85.

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00:14:39  |   Mon 07 Aug 2017
SciFi #87: Very Prime Directive

SciFi #87: Very Prime Directive

Zac and Jesse dive deep into Star Trek philosophy. They examine the beauty of the Prime Directive (Star Trek’s policy of non-interference) and how it can be applied to our fractured society.

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01:52:50  |   Fri 04 Aug 2017
SciFi #86: Losing Zac Gandara

SciFi #86: Losing Zac Gandara

Jesse’s guest is Zac Gandara, creator of the Losing Our Religion podcast. Zac shares his story of transition from megachurch pastor to heathen podcaster, triggered by a near-fatal congenital kidney …

01:43:29  |   Wed 26 Jul 2017
SciFi Supplemental: Star Wars with Ashley, Gillian and Andi

SciFi Supplemental: Star Wars with Ashley, Gillian and Andi

Ashley Timm shares her first Star Wars memories. Gillian Durkee reminds Andi Alhadeff of the first time she saw Star Wars on a bus during a field trip. This is a supplemental for SciFi #84: Star War…

00:18:54  |   Tue 18 Jul 2017
SciFi #85: Fiction Plus

SciFi #85: Fiction Plus

Jesse’s good friend Jayne Smith stops by for her first podcast chat. They discuss her formative SciFi and fantasy worlds, especially her love of Joss Whedon shows. Jesse shares his thoughts on the c…

02:22:59  |   Thu 13 Jul 2017
SciFi #84: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

SciFi #84: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Andi reacts to her first viewing of Star Wars. Jesse shares stories of how the film has interwoven with his life, shaping his view of the world.

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02:38:18  |   Thu 06 Jul 2017
SciFi Supplemental: Kevin Hope – Babylon 5

SciFi Supplemental: Kevin Hope – Babylon 5

Kevin Hope shares his thoughts on season 1 of Babylon 5.

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00:10:33  |   Mon 03 Jul 2017
SciFi Supplemental: Evan and Cammie – Babylon 5

SciFi Supplemental: Evan and Cammie – Babylon 5

In the first of a new segment dedicated to giving SciFi fans a place to share their thoughts, Cammie and Evan Carter discuss Babylon 5. Email submissions to [email protected].

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00:15:18  |   Fri 30 Jun 2017
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