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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 #83: It Was the Dawn of the First Season of Babylon 5

SciFi #83: It Was the Dawn of the First Season of Babylon 5

Jesse and Doug engage in a wide ranging discuss of the first season of Babylon 5. Jesse shares his recent experiences in Tahoe, plus the latest updates on his continuing journey through Lyme disease…

02:25:46  |   Fri 30 Jun 2017
SciFi #82: The Terminator Franchise

SciFi #82: The Terminator Franchise

In preparation for the upcoming trial of Terminator Genisys on SciFi on Trial, Naomi Adele Smith and Johnny Unicorn join Jesse for an examination of the first four Terminator films, The Terminator, …

01:52:49  |   Tue 13 Jun 2017
SciFi #81: Directors Series – John Carpenter’s SciFi

SciFi #81: Directors Series – John Carpenter’s SciFi

The Directors Series with Ryan and Jesse continues with a discussion of John Carpenter’s SciFi movies, focusing on Escape from New York, The Thing, Starman, They Live and Ghosts of Mars. Ryan and Je…

01:36:36  |   Fri 02 Jun 2017
SciFi #80: You, Me & the Postapocalypse

SciFi #80: You, Me & the Postapocalypse

Carolynne Wilcox shares opinions on the current wealth of post-apocalyptic SciFi shows including The 100, The Leftovers, The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. She also discusses her new blog,

01:47:29  |   Fri 26 May 2017
SciFi #79: Tales of the Barrowman

SciFi #79: Tales of the Barrowman

First time guest Carolynne Wilcox shares stories of her acting school days with John Barrowman, discusses her lingering crush on the 5th Doctor and her interest in post-apocolyptic tales.

Please lea…

00:58:15  |   Wed 17 May 2017
SciFi #78: My Stepmother is an Alien

SciFi #78: My Stepmother is an Alien

Jesse and Sarah discuss Willow and Oz’s first date and 80s sexism in My Stepmother is an Alien.

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00:50:55  |   Thu 11 May 2017
SciFi #77: Searching for a Star Trek Future

SciFi #77: Searching for a Star Trek Future

Sarah Lehman joins Jesse for a discussion of guacamole and colloquialisms before tackling click bait and the rise of fake news, while asking whether we can reach a utopian Star Trek future.

Visit th…

00:46:09  |   Thu 04 May 2017
SciFi #76: Joey in Space

SciFi #76: Joey in Space

Jesse embarks on a quest to introduce his girlfriend Andi to the world of SciFi, starting with the 1998 reboot of Lost in Space.

You can hear more of Jesse and Andi’s conversation (including Andi’s …

01:08:32  |   Fri 28 Apr 2017
SciFi #75: The Chronicles of the Ghost in the Last Jedi

SciFi #75: The Chronicles of the Ghost in the Last Jedi

Jesse reacts to The Last Jedi trailer, reviews Ghost in the Shell and discusses The Chronicles of Riddick with his guest Leah Russell.

01:28:46  |   Wed 19 Apr 2017
SciFi #74: Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe It’s Lyme Disease (Part 2)

SciFi #74: Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe It’s Lyme Disease (Part 2)

Jesse details his latest medical flare-up and subsequent diagnostic testing, before confronting his new diagnosis.

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01:33:01  |   Thu 06 Apr 2017
SciFi #73: Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe It’s Lyme Disease (Part 1)

SciFi #73: Maybe He’s Born With It, Maybe It’s Lyme Disease (Part 1)

Jesse chronicles his lifelong mystery illness, newly revealed to be Lyme disease.

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00:59:22  |   Tue 28 Mar 2017
SciFi #72: Life from D’Hoffryn’s Perspective

SciFi #72: Life from D’Hoffryn’s Perspective

Continuing their discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (SciFi #58), Jesse and Amie Simon dive deep into the last two seasons of the show. Jesse shares a work in progress of his new song ‘Time Machi…

01:23:05  |   Fri 10 Mar 2017
SciFi #71: Nabooian Tatooian

SciFi #71: Nabooian Tatooian

Accompanied by an epic Star Wars score, Jesse is joined by Ryan Casey, Douglas Gale, Pete GeeKay and Naomi Adele Smith for a rousing game of Edge of the Empire, the Star Wars roleplaying game.

Go be…

01:13:39  |   Sat 04 Mar 2017
SciFi #70: Klingon Birthright (TNG Season 5)

SciFi #70: Klingon Birthright (TNG Season 5)

Jesse and Jefferson Salamander discuss every episode of Star Trek The Next Generation season 5 during a live Facebook stream.

To go behind the scenes of this recording (and hear the many failed atte…

02:01:29  |   Thu 23 Feb 2017
SciFi #69: Pitch Black

SciFi #69: Pitch Black

Jesse and first time guest Leah Russel embark on a journey through the Chronicles of Riddick, starting with Jesse’s first viewing of Pitch Black.

After recording this episode, Leah and Jesse got sto…

00:55:54  |   Thu 16 Feb 2017
SciFi #68: Metropolis for Dummies

SciFi #68: Metropolis for Dummies

Jesse and his guest Anica Cihla break down everything you need to know about this foundational genre film.

00:56:07  |   Sat 04 Feb 2017
SciFi #67: Blade Runner

SciFi #67: Blade Runner

Jesse shows Baby Dan the final cut of Blade Runner and gets his first reactions. Ken Carlson (Dead Drift) and James McEwan (Hammer’s War Trilogy) share their thoughts on the film. Laura Bee discusse…

01:10:09  |   Thu 26 Jan 2017
SciFi #66: Directors Series – Richard Kelly

SciFi #66: Directors Series – Richard Kelly

Jesse and his guest Ryan Casey discuss the three films of Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko, Southland Tales and The Box.

01:21:56  |   Thu 19 Jan 2017
SciFi #65: Passengers

SciFi #65: Passengers

Jesse talks through everything he loved about Passengers, and performs his new song ‘My Positronic Brain.’

01:01:07  |   Thu 12 Jan 2017
SciFi #64: Rogue One

SciFi #64: Rogue One

Jennie Krantz weighs in on Rogue One, Jesse shares his first reactions. Dedicated to Carrie Fisher.

01:02:14  |   Wed 28 Dec 2016
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