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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 #63: Cocoon

SciFi #63: Cocoon

Jesse and Sarah discuss the 1985 film Cocoon, debating whether or not they would swim in the life giving pool.

00:57:12  |   Tue 20 Dec 2016
SciFi #62: The Star Wars Holiday Special (Part 2)

SciFi #62: The Star Wars Holiday Special (Part 2)

Jesse and Doug continue their commentary of the Star Wars Holiday Special.

01:13:26  |   Fri 16 Dec 2016
SciFi #61: The Star Wars Holiday Special (Part 1)

SciFi #61: The Star Wars Holiday Special (Part 1)

Jesse and Doug watch the first half of the Star Wars Holiday Special while attempting to reconcile it’s existence in the Star Wars universe.

01:02:50  |   Thu 08 Dec 2016
SciFi #60: Laura Bee Reporting

SciFi #60: Laura Bee Reporting

Get to know international SciFi correspondent Laura Bee through a discussion of bandom, toupees, Doctors, Narnia and a magical tiny house. Spoilers for Doctor Who, particularly the Tenant years.

01:18:20  |   Thu 01 Dec 2016
SciFi #59: Helicopter Hieroglyphs

SciFi #59: Helicopter Hieroglyphs

Barton McGuire from Pink Moon performs three of his songs about historical mysteries, and discusses the stories with Jesse. You can find Pink Moon at www.pinkmoontheband.bandcamp.com.

 

01:15:35  |   Thu 24 Nov 2016
SciFi #58: Live from the Hellmouth

SciFi #58: Live from the Hellmouth

Amie Simon joins Jesse for a spoiler heavy discussion of the first five and a half seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jesse explains why he’s been podcast AWOL for the last month.

01:33:10  |   Wed 16 Nov 2016
SciFi #57: Contact

SciFi #57: Contact

Jesse and Sarah discuss the 1997 film Contact, the relationship between science and religion, and whether or not we are alone.

01:10:42  |   Wed 19 Oct 2016
SciFi #56: Where’s the Cream Filling?

SciFi #56: Where’s the Cream Filling?

Pete GeeKay and Ryan Casey explain the basics of tabletop roleplaying games to Jesse, to prepare for their upcoming Star Wars adventure. They also discuss what they’ve been watching, including Turbo …

00:50:30  |   Fri 07 Oct 2016
SciFi #55: David Barr Kirtley

SciFi #55: David Barr Kirtley

Jesse’s guest is David Barr Kirtley, SciFi author and host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. They discuss falling in love with SciFi, getting into podcasting and how SciFi can shape your min…

00:59:31  |   Wed 28 Sep 2016
SciFi #54: Barney’s Guide to Brexit

SciFi #54: Barney’s Guide to Brexit

Jesse debuts a new work in progress for the SciFi album, a song inspired by Firefly called “Battle Cry of the Browncoats.” Barney Britton explains Brexit to Jesse, who is woefully ill-informed.

01:26:12  |   Sun 18 Sep 2016
SciFi #53: Don’t Panic

SciFi #53: Don’t Panic

Jesse and Barney Britton discuss the various incarnations of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Barney shares a British perspective on the classic series.

01:00:37  |   Fri 09 Sep 2016
SciFi #52: Moisture Farm

SciFi #52: Moisture Farm

Jesse, Tiffin, Kayla and Jeff complete their discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4. Jesse shares the finished version of his new single ‘Moisture Farm,’ and a sneak peek at his next …

01:13:40  |   Fri 26 Aug 2016
SciFi #51: My Positronic Brain

SciFi #51: My Positronic Brain

Jesse shares an original SciFi short story called ‘My Positronic Brain,’ plus a panel discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4, episodes 7 through 18. Featuring Jeff Salamander, Kayla G…

01:02:35  |   Thu 18 Aug 2016
SciFi #50: TNG Season 4 (Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places)

SciFi #50: TNG Season 4 (Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places)

Jesse, Jeff, Kayla and Tiffin begin their whisky fueled discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4. Kayla provides proof that Data remains fully functional, Tiffin describes her night out …

01:05:57  |   Sat 13 Aug 2016
SciFi #49: Star Trek Beyond!

SciFi #49: Star Trek Beyond!

Immediately after their first viewing of the film, Jesse, Tiffin, Kayla, Dan and Ross sit down to capture their reactions to Star Trek Beyond.

00:51:14  |   Wed 03 Aug 2016
SciFi #48: To Boldly Gay

SciFi #48: To Boldly Gay

After the announcement that Sulu will be openly gay in the new film Star Trek Beyond, Jesse and his friends sat down to share their thoughts on the news and discuss LGBT representation in Star Trek.…

01:53:31  |   Wed 20 Jul 2016
SciFi #47: Independence Day Resurgence

SciFi #47: Independence Day Resurgence

Jesse and Dan break down everything they loved about Independence Day Resurgence while drinking whisky out of wine glasses (spoiler alert, it had good legs). They also revisit Bill Pullman’s immorta…

00:47:37  |   Thu 14 Jul 2016
SciFi #46: The Search for Stephen

SciFi #46: The Search for Stephen

To celebrate a year of podcasting, Jesse chats with the man who played young Spock from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Stephen Manley. He shares stories of working with Leonard Nimoy, Robin Cu…

01:28:08  |   Wed 29 Jun 2016
SciFi #45: The Enterprise Has a Very Sexy Badonkadonk

SciFi #45: The Enterprise Has a Very Sexy Badonkadonk

It’s Jesse’s first solo podcast outing, as a special tribute to his Dad for Father’s Day. Topics include positive developments in the Axanar legal drama, Star Trek Beyond, Trekonomics, Doctor Who se…

01:22:48  |   Mon 20 Jun 2016
SciFi #44: Does Daniel Dream of Electric Guitars?

SciFi #44: Does Daniel Dream of Electric Guitars?

Daniel Timothy Desrosiers discusses his EP Dial 888, based off the seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick. Jesse and Dan examine the creative impulse and how it effects t…

01:51:05  |   Tue 14 Jun 2016
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