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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 #23: Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play

SciFi #23: Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play


Jesse’s guest is Andrew Lee Creech, who was part of the incredible ensemble cast of ‘Mr. Burns, a Post Electric Play’ at the ACT Theater in downtown Seattle. They discuss the post-cultural world in …

01:22:40  |   Thu 10 Dec 2015
SciFi #22: The Race to Hamunaptra

SciFi #22: The Race to Hamunaptra

Actor, writer and musician Andrew Lee Creech stops by to discuss his recent run in Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play at the Act Theater in downtown Seattle. In part one of this discussion, Jesse and An…

00:48:10  |   Thu 03 Dec 2015
SciFi #21: Hana Hatae – The Real Molly O’Brien

SciFi #21: Hana Hatae – The Real Molly O’Brien

Hear the story of growing up on the Deep Space Nine set, straight from the source. Hana Hatae shares her Trek memories, from believing Rumpelstiltskin was real in season 1 to the series finale 7 year…

00:54:07  |   Mon 23 Nov 2015
SciFi #20: The One Where Odo Explodes

SciFi #20: The One Where Odo Explodes

The boys continue their discussion of all things Star Trek, including fan films, the mirror universe and all the original cast films. Jesse shares his SciFi track ‘Ceti Alpha V,’ based off the film …

01:40:47  |   Tue 10 Nov 2015
SciFi #19: Redshirts Assemble!

SciFi #19: Redshirts Assemble!

Jesse and fellow Star Trek aficionado Ian Adams nerdgasm over the full spectrum of Trek lore. Ian delves into the five-year mission of the Redshirts, a local fan group watching all Star Trek in chro…

01:28:52  |   Thu 05 Nov 2015
SciFi #18: Manu Intiraymi

SciFi #18: Manu Intiraymi

Jesse is joined by Manu Intiraymi of Star Trek: Voyager and 5th Passenger fame. In a very open conversation they discuss the nature of our society, growing into yourself with fame looming over you, …

01:11:45  |   Wed 28 Oct 2015
SciFi #17: Morgan Lariah and Scott Baker of 5th Passenger

SciFi #17: Morgan Lariah and Scott Baker of 5th Passenger

From the far away cosmic realm of Los Angeles come this week’s guests Morgan Lariah and Scott Baker, to talk about their upcoming indie SciFi feature film, 5th Passenger. They lead Jesse behind the …

01:08:25  |   Wed 21 Oct 2015
SciFi #16: Beam Up the LadyBro!

SciFi #16: Beam Up the LadyBro!

This week is the Great Podcast Crossover with Turn Up the LadyBro! Listen to Part 1 at www.turnuptheladybro.com. Part 2 features a semi-successful attempt to discuss Ridley Scott’s Alien, waylaid by …

01:30:25  |   Wed 14 Oct 2015
SciFi #15: Brazil! (Has Anybody Seen Sam Lowry?)

SciFi #15: Brazil! (Has Anybody Seen Sam Lowry?)

Have you experienced the utter majesty of Terry Gilliam’s 1985 dystopian classic Brazil? No? THEN GO WATCH THAT MOVIE AND THEN COME LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST. Join Jesse and Anica as they analyze, theo…

00:52:24  |   Wed 07 Oct 2015
SciFi #14: We Were Stardust

SciFi #14: We Were Stardust

Asher describes getting into TNG as an adult, and analyzes Han Solo’s immortal ‘I Know.’ In a special new segment, Jesse shares the work-in-progress studio recording of ‘Cosmic Child.’

00:57:03  |   Wed 30 Sep 2015
SciFi #13: Cosmic Child

SciFi #13: Cosmic Child

Jesse is visited by a friend from his old life in San Diego, Asher Mendel. They discuss the intention behind content creation in a vast landscape of reboots, remakes and sequels. Jesse performs his …

01:05:36  |   Wed 23 Sep 2015
SciFi #12: Things are Looser in South Alderaan

SciFi #12: Things are Looser in South Alderaan

Jesse and Naomi shine a light on the lies of Yoda and Obi-Wan, incest taboos in South Alderaan, SciFi they can believe in, and the struggle to feel good about yourself. Featuring an acoustic duet pe…

01:19:56  |   Tue 15 Sep 2015
SciFi #11: Science Fantasy

SciFi #11: Science Fantasy

Jesse is joined by ofttimes collaborator and synth wizard Naomi Adele Smith on a fantastical journey through plot devices and deep feels.  Part 1 of 2.

01:09:23  |   Thu 10 Sep 2015
SciFi #10: Be Cool

SciFi #10: Be Cool

Jesse is joined by Lindsey Leonard and Randy Wood, AKA Kenzie Kenzington and Chloe Bluntzer-Hurst of Super Famous. They discuss a wide variety of SciFi topics, including Randy’s growing disinterest …

01:27:41  |   Tue 01 Sep 2015
SciFi #9: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

SciFi #9: I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

 

Jesse’s guest this week is the lovely Seattle comic Anica Cihla, lover of intellectual science fiction and the #Poopstagram. Together, they read and discuss the Harlan Ellison short story ‘I Have N…

01:50:26  |   Tue 25 Aug 2015
SciFi #8: It’s Definitely Great White Buffalo

SciFi #8: It’s Definitely Great White Buffalo

 

Jesse and Audri continue their discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 2. Riker holds his own, the Borg get nasty, and Data is consistently adorable. The writers strike is discussed, cu…

01:23:27  |   Tue 18 Aug 2015
SciFi #7: Guinaaaaan!!!!!!!

SciFi #7: Guinaaaaan!!!!!!!

Jesse Mercury and Audri Tapia (the newly christened Bonnie Quest) discuss season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Doctor Pulaski gets her fair shake, and Whoopi Goldberg is adored. Part 1 of 2.

00:59:09  |   Wed 12 Aug 2015
SciFi #6: Synth Mantacular

SciFi #6: Synth Mantacular

It’s time to dive into The Great Pacific Garbage Vortex! Jesse’s venerable musical collaborator Barton McGuire is an electronic tinkerer and architect of bizarre soundscapes, building chaotic reverb…

01:00:42  |   Wed 05 Aug 2015
SciFi #5: Jurassic Parks and Recreation

SciFi #5: Jurassic Parks and Recreation


Jesse and his guest Barton McGuire (aka Divatron of Mugatu) talk all the way through the Jurassic Park franchise, reminiscing about the magic of the first film, the merits of the sequels, and whethe…

01:12:55  |   Wed 29 Jul 2015
SciFi #4: He Blinded Me with Science!

SciFi #4: He Blinded Me with Science!

Johnny Unicorn and Jesse Mercury get deep and personal, discussing Captain Eo, SNICK and the relationship between drugs and science fiction. This episode contains special acoustic performances, incl…

01:09:17  |   Wed 22 Jul 2015
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