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The Hive Mind: A Xenomorphing Podcast

A podcast for wild world of the Alien Universe. Everything from movies to video games to toys to comics and everything in between. A relaxed and fun atmosphere unique to Alien fandom. Grab a beer and enjoy.

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Episode 28: Prometheus, Part III - ”Sometimes to...

The Hive Mind: A Xenomorphing Podcast ·

2022/09/23

Dave, Devan, Michael, and special guest Bradley Suedbeck hop aboard Vicker's lifeboat for some bubbly and continue the discussion on Prometheus, this time focusing on the characters and deleted scenes from the film. The crew explore how well the various characters worked within the film, where they fell short, and who among them stood out the most. They also examine some of Prometheus' many deleted and edited scenes, and which ones they felt should've been kept in the final cut. Thank you again

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01:21:07

Episode 27: Weyland Archives - Baseball

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2022/09/03

Dave, Ryan, and special guest John Kavanagh take a shuttle from Gateway Station to Citi Field in Queens, New York to watch the Mets and talk about one of their favorite sports: Baseball. The guys reminisce about when their love of the game began and why it has been such a lifelong passion for them. They also discuss who they believe will be the leading teams at the end of this season, who will win the MVP and CY Young awards in both the American and National leagues, and some of their favorite

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01:34:56

Episode 26: Prey - Review and Discussion

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2022/08/22

Dave, Michael, Devan, and Mykal take an ill-fated trip to the Great Plains with some French trappers to discuss the fifth and latest installment in the "Predator" franchise, "Prey." The crew talk about the many aspects of the prequel that they enjoyed, from the cinematography and soundtrack to the portrayal of the Predator and the acting, especially Amber Midthunder in the lead role as Naru. They also talk about the very few aspects they thought could have been improved upon and what we could look

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01:04:02

Episode 25: Alien Comic Books

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2022/07/20

Dave, Devan, Mykal, and special guest Brad Suedbeck head over to Sevastopol Station's Comics 'R' Us store to explore their love for comic books within the Alien franchise. After talking about how they were initially introduced to comics, the crew spend time discussing Aliens: Genocide and several others, exploring the writing, art and illustration, and how they have contributed to the lore of the Alien series. We think you'll really enjoy listening to these grunts chat about Alien comics,

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47:53

Episode 24: ”This is rumor control. Here are the...

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2022/06/24

On an bug hunt mission to the Outer Rim, Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan take a quick repose to look at some recent announcements: The release of the official trailer the upcoming Predator prequel entitled "Prey," an in-development, top-down, squad-based, 3rd-person shooter Alien game called "Alien: Dark Descent," and finally "Pathogen," an upcoming DLC for the 2021 video game "Aliens: Fireteam Elite." The Crew discuss their excitement for these upcoming entries into the Predator and Alien

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01:06:34

Episode 23: Alien 3, Part II - Characters

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2022/05/26

The Crew gather together to address rumor control and discuss the characters of Alien 3. Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan explore the various convicts and crew members on Fiorina 161, focusing on which characters stuck out the most to them, their favorite moments among the prisoners, and how well the characters worked overall, following up on the iconic personalities from both Alien and Aliens. This was a fun discussion as we continue our look back at Alien 3 on the 30 year anniversary of its

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55:41

Episode 22: Prometheus, Part II - ”There is nothing...

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2022/05/15

Dave and Devan meet up with special guest Clara Carija on the Prometheus' lifeboat to have some drinks and continue the discussion on the film, this time focusing on arguably one of the more iconic characters of the Alien franchise: the android David 8, played by Michael Fassbender. The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the character and Fassbender's performance, David's importance to the franchise, how his story was continued with Alien Covenant and the direction further movies or tv

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01:16:50

Episode 21: William Gibson’s Alien III

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2022/04/13

Devan, Michael, and Ryan wear their best cyberpunk cosplay and discuss William Gibson's Alien 3 script, the first of many failed attempts by multiple writers during the film's tumultuous production process. The crew talk about what they liked in the script, areas where it fell short, and whether it would've worked if 20th Century greenlit it into a feature length film. They also discuss how studio interference, budget concerns, and lack of faith in the project in general ultimately contributed to

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01:38:22

Episode 20: Prometheus, Part I - ”The trick, William...

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2022/03/23

David, Michael, Devan, and special guest Dave use the star maps from various archaeological cave drawings and travel to LV-223 to talk about and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2012 sort-of Alien prequel "Prometheus." They discuss what they liked most about the film, what didn't work as well, the many cut and edited scenes that might have improved the film, and how their views of the film may have changed after 10 years. They also talk a bit about how the 2017 sequel "Alien: Covenant" both

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55:56

Episode 19: Alien 3, Part I - Development Hell

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2022/02/17

After an extended hypersleep, a fire in the cryogenic compartment forces Dave, Devan, and Ryan to Fiorina 161 where they discuss Alien 3, one of the most polarizing films in the Alien franchise, and one of the most troubled productions in cinematic history. The crew talk about the development issues that occurred with the film early on, several early ideas that fell through, and the plethora of different writers and directors who were brought on board to try and create a follow up to the smash hit

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01:25:45

Episode 18: A Look Back at 2021 and a Look Forward to...

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2021/12/31

Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head out to party with some Arcturians and celebrate the New Year by discussing the year that was and the year that is to come. The crew talk about what they enjoyed most regarding the Alien franchise in 2021, and also reflect on what didn't go so well over the past year. They also take a look at what's coming in 2022, and what they're most anticipating and hoping for in the new year. We can't thank you enough for your listenership and support over this past year,

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01:19:50

Episode 17: Horror in the Alien Franchise

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2021/12/06

Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan escape in the Narcissus in terror as they discuss one of the most powerful and prevalent elements not only within the Alien franchise, but in many of the greatest stories ever told: Horror. The crew dive into what draws them in most to horror, how the horror genre was used effectively in the Alien series, and what earlier fictional works helped inspire the filmmakers within the franchise. They also talk about a few of the many horror films that were heavily

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Episode 16: Destination Unknown, Crew Expendable

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2021/11/06

Dave and Ryan take a break at Gateway Station and meet up with two very special guests from Destination Unknown Beer Company in Bay Shore, New York: John Fraioli and John Kavanagh! The guys spend the first part of the discussion talking about their love for the Alien franchise, how they got introduced to it, and why they think, especially the first two films, are such an indelible part of cinematic history. In the second half, Dave and Ryan learn more about Destination Unknown and how the two

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01:05:34

Episode 15: Thoughts on Fireteam Elite, New Alien...

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2021/10/21

The Hive Mind crew has awakened from cryosleep in the Outer Rim to talk about the latest news and happenings in the Alien universe. Dave, our newest member Devan Gill, and Ryan share their views on the latest game in the franchise, Aliens: Fireteam Elite. The crew discuss what they have enjoyed most about the game since its release two months ago, but also share their criticisms and what improvements they would like to see from the developers. Devan shares a couple of new book releases, and they

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01:10:22

Episode 14: The Characters of Aliens, Part III -...

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2021/08/18

Dave, Mykal, and Ryan join special guest Devan Gill in the med lab at Hadley's Hope to discuss the creatures of Aliens. The crew take a look at some of the adjustments to the creatures James Cameron made, his addition of the xenomorph Queen, and whether or not his changes to these already perfect organisms succeeded in further developing their lore and legacy within the franchise. They also share some of their favorite creature moments within this iconic film. We really hope you enjoy this

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01:16:07

Episode 13: The Characters of Aliens, Part II - Ellen...

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2021/07/09

Mykal returns from his Weyland-Yutani ore mining gig in the Outer Rim to join Dave and Ryan as they talk about one of the most iconic characters in film history, Ellen Ripley. The crew discuss what they love most about Ripley, the incredible writing that went into her character, Sigourney Weaver's brilliant performance, and the impact Ripley has had on all female action heroines who have followed her over the last few decades. They also talk about if she should be brought back for another Aliens

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01:09:21

Episode 12 - The Characters of Aliens: Part I

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2021/05/25

Dave, Michael, and Ryan gear up and head into Hadley's Hope to talk about the characters of Aliens, arguably one of the most memorable ensembles ever created. The crew chat about many of their favorite supporting players within the film, the care that James Cameron took in writing each of them, and the positive impact that writing strong characters had not only on Aliens, but on films in general. We had such a great time talking about the other characters, we never even got to Ripley! She'll

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Episode 11 - Aliens: Fireteam

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2021/04/13

Dave, Michael, and Ryan load up their nukes, knives, and sharp sticks and hop aboard the USS Endeavor to discuss the upcoming video game Aliens: Fireteam, set to be released Summer 2021. The crew talk about the 25 minutes of gameplay footage released by IGN on YouTube, their initial impressions of it, and both their hopes and concerns about how the game will ultimately turn out, following on the heels of the highly praised Alien: Isolation and the greatly loathed Aliens: Colonial Marines. Let us

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01:10:01

Episode 10 - Alien: Isolation

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2021/02/25

Dave, Michael, and Ryan arrive on Sevastopol Station to examine 2014's much lauded Alien: Isolation, quite arguably the best video game ever made based on the Alien franchise. The crew discuss what they loved the most about the game, including it's atmosphere and aesthetic, the thoroughly effective survival horror gameplay, the characters and high quality voice acting, and more. They briefly chat about some of the very minor criticisms they had of it, including the game's length and the choice to

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01:52:56

Episode 9 - AVP: Requiem

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2021/01/18

Dave, Michael, and Ryan head over to Smalltown, USA to talk about the almost universally panned Alien vs. Predator sequel, AVP: Requiem. There, the guys meet up with our first very special guest, Trent Shumway! Trent is a freelance compositing artist who did uncredited post-production visual effects work on Requiem. Trent talks to the crew about his time working on the film, and gives some great insight into what goes on during the post-production process. He also reveals some surprising info

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