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Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast

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Perfect Organism is the premier Alien Saga podcast on the internet. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

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01:15:46

280 // A Predator In An Alien Film

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/06/17

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime welcome AvP Galaxy’s Adam Zeller for a bold and timely conversation about a major development: the possible return of the Predator—this time, in a sequel to Alien: Romulus. What could this mean for the future of the Alien franchise? Is it a bold evolution, or a risky crossover just as Alien is rediscovering its creative core?Together, we explore the legacy of both creatures, the pitfalls of merging iconic IPs, and the essential question at the heart of it all:

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01:14:09

279 // Alien: Earth Trailer Live Reaction Roundtable!

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/06/06

It's here—a real trailer for FX's Alien: Earth! On this massive roundtable, the entire PO Team breaks down every frame of this amazing new look into the world of Noah Hawley's soon-to-be-released series. This was recorded live, on YouTube. Subscribe to us there so you don't miss any future live episodes (we have quite a few of them planned!): https://www.youtube.com/@PerfectOrganismPodcastAnd join the new Perfect Organism subreddit, while you're at it! It's a great place to interact with us and

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01:08:23

278 // What If Ripley Hadn't Survived the Nostromo...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Listener Peter Wright wrote to us back in January with a killer episode idea: what if Ripley never made it off the ship, but someone (or something) else had? In today's show—a loose continuation of our ongoing "What If" series—Perry, Andie, Ross, and Patrick tease through all the various ways that question could play out. What if Dallas had survived? Would he have known to check on Special Order 937? What if Lambert had survived? Would she have jumped ship, overwhelmed by fear, and come

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00:49:13

277 // Interviewing Matt Savage, Alien: Romulus...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/05/20

On today's show we welcome back Matt Savage (IG: mattasav.concept) to talk about his amazing work as a concept artist on Alien: Romulus. Matt's work on numerous design elements of the film—most famous being the Corbelan IV (interior as well as exterior!)—lent a tremendous amount of realism and believability to Fede Alvarez's film.Join Jaime and Patrick as they chat with Matt about bringing this amazing universe to life! // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our

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00:11:09

Alien Earth News Update

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/05/14

The release date for Alien: Earth just dropped—along with new images.Patrick and Jaime dive into first impressions, what’s got us excited, and what’s raising eyebrows. Join us for a quick breakdown of everything we just learned. // Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com. // If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds // To support the show, please consider

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01:08:15

276 // What Weyland-Yutani Knew : A Roundtable...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/05/06

In this episode, the Perfect Organism crew dives deep into the mystery of what Weyland-Yutani knew and when. With Alien: Earth on the horizon, we're asking the big questions: Were other ships sent to retrieve the creature? How long has the Company been tracking it? What don’t we know? This is a riveting, high-stakes conversation packed with theories, revelations, and just the right amount of paranoia.// Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please

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00:50:25

275 // Alien Day Roundtable Wrap Up

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/27

In what has become an annual Alien Day ritual, the team at Perfect Organism Podcast comes together to discuss the highlights of Alien Day 2025, what we saw, what we heard, and how we experienced it. The conversation then moves towards the Alien Earth clips and the excitement and mystery surrounding the series as we await a premiere date. This was a fun and substantive conversation we hope you enjoy!// Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For more on this and our other projects, please

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00:50:57

274 // The Alien War Documentary: Interviewing the...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/26

In this episode, Jaime and Christian sit down with Doug McCarthy and Paul King to explore Beneath London: The Story of Alien War—their gripping short documentary chronicling one of fandom’s most legendary events. From construction to opening day, Doug and Paul pull back the curtain on a hidden chapter of Alien history, revealing how they stitched together decades-old footage and firsthand accounts to bring audiences back into the heart of the action, over 30 years ago.Beneath London: The Story of

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00:42:19

273 // Inside Alien 3 : The Legacy Cut

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/26

In this exclusive Alien Day episode, Patrick and Jaime sit down with Martin and Chad, two key architects behind the haunting 4K Legacy Cut of Alien 3. From Martin’s earliest experiments in Photoshop to the painstaking restoration of a cinematic myth, we dive deep into the hidden story of how one of the Alien saga’s most storied chapters was brought roaring into the 21st century. To find out more about the 4K Legacy Cut restoration, go to https://www.a34k.net/ There's lots more to come today, so

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01:20:09

272 // Alien and the Iconography of Terror (With...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/26

Episode art by Tristan Jones (IG: @tristans_bones) HAPPY ALIEN DAY 2025!! Looking back through the history of cinema, there are very few - if any - monsters as iconic as the Alien. But why is that? Why are we so afraid of it, intrigued by it, obsessed with it? Why does it speak to audiences in 2025 with just as much power as it did nearly five decades ago? In this episode (which is something of a third installment in our Anatomy of an Alien Film series), Jaime and Patrick discuss these sorts of

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00:57:01

Interviewing DeadDark, Our Alien Day 2025 T-Shirt...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/24

(Note: the episode art is an itsy-bitsy preview of the full design that will be revealed on April 26th) One of our favorite Alien Day traditions is our annual t-shirt unveiling. Over the past near-decade, we've gotten to work with tons of gifted artists from around Alien fandom – and this year is VERY MUCH no exception. DeadDark – whose actual name is Ross, and who can be found on IG here (for his digital art @deaddark23) and here (for his tattooing @_deaddark) – is a crazy talented artist/Alien

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01:16:08

Anatomy of An Alien Film Part Two: The Characters

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/04/01

In this dynamic follow-up to our first installment, Perry, Andie, Patrick, and Jaime dive deep into the characters of the ALIEN films, when they soar, when they fall flat, and how the modern studio system shapes not just how movies are made, but how we experience them. This episode is spirited, unfiltered, and full of sharp insights and passionate debate.With Alien: Romulus now out and Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth on the horizon, there’s no better time to talk about what makes a character resonate in

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00:17:09

Alien Earth Special Look Footage Reaction Minisode

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/03/24

In this quick-hit episode, Jaime and Holden dive into the newest glimpse of Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth—a just-released clip that runs over a minute, the longest footage we've seen yet. But is it just a tease? Will we get a full trailer? And most importantly… are we convinced?Join us as we unpack it all. Enjoy!

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01:01:25

Interviewing Alien: Romulus Concept Artist Nick Stath...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/03/18

When we last had concept artist Nick Stath on Perfect Organism (way back at episode 240, released on Alien Day 2024!), we were just months from the release of Alien: Romulus. Given how intimately involved Nick was with the artistic appearance of that movie, we had to be very careful to avoid spoiling anything.But now we've had Romulus out and in the world for seven months (can you believe it?), and we circled back with Nick to discuss his Romulus contributions in great detail. Please make sure you

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00:41:27

Alien Earth Teaser and Marketing Footage Reaction...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/03/06

The wait is over! In this electrifying episode, the Perfect Organism team dives headfirst into the newly released teaser trailer for Alien: Earth and the latest marketing footage as the countdown to Noah Hawley’s bold new series begins. From the eerie, mysterious setting to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse of what could be a brand-new Xenomorph, we break down every thrilling detail. What secrets lurk beneath the surface? What does this fresh take mean for the Alien legacy? Join us as we dissect,

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01:00:50

Anatomy of an Alien Film Part One: The Plot

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/02/25

A lot of talk in fandom as of late has centered around where the Alien franchise should go next. Can we handle another film with an "airlock sequence," a countdown, a beacon, etc.? Or do audiences want something completely new and wholly inventive?In today's episode—the first of a two- (or maybe three- or maybe more?) part series, Jaime and Patrick discuss where the saga could go next by examining where it's come from. We're first examining this through the key plot elements in Alien films,

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01:08:08

Becoming ALIEN: Interviewing Alien Romulus Creature...

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/02/11

In this episode, Perry, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Alien: Romulus creature performer Trevor Newlin for a deep dive into his incredible work. From undergoing a full-body scan to stepping into a legacy pioneered by Bolaji Badejo, Trevor shares the fascinating process of bringing the film’s terrifying creature to life. He takes us behind the scenes of making a film on the scale of Alien: Romulus and how the experience has shaped his career and perspective. This was a truly fantastic

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00:56:17

Alien Earth Teaser Reaction Roundtable

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/01/28

The team at Perfect Organism Podcast dives into the recently released 40-second teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth. While many expected a full trailer with actual footage from the series, what we got was something entirely different. Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Adam, and Xander share their thoughts on whether this teaser hit the mark and lived up to expectations. Though Holden couldn’t join us for this episode, he was with us in spirit!// Apple Podcasts: bit.ly/perfectorganismitunes // For

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00:54:02

The Makeup Effects of Alien: Romulus

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/01/14

In this episode, Jaime, Patrick and Perry talk with Iván Pohárnok and Viktoria Stieber about their practical effect work on Alien Romulus. From working with Aileen Wu to creating the mechanism for Andy's upgrade, Ivan and Viktoria go in to wonderful detail about the rigors of working on a very practical film, the hours involved and what they're most proud of. This episode is a fantastic and detailed look behind the curtain of a film the size of Romulus. We hope you enjoy!// Apple

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01:04:22

Tomorrow, Together: Ten Years of Isolation Part Five

Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast ·

2025/01/02

As we close out a banner year in Alien fandom, we return to our series dedicated to the game that changed everything: Alien: Isolation.When we last had Andy Kelly on the show, he was telling us about a book he was in the very early stages of writing. Now that that book (Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion) is released (and is spectacular!), we had Andy on the show again for a rousing conversation on Isolation's enduring legacy. Thank you all for an INCREDIBLE 2024!! // Apple

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