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Journey Through Sci-Fi: A Science Fiction Film Podcast

A sci-fi film podcast where two hosts pair movies to explore how science-fiction cinema evolved. Each episode connects two films (often from completely different eras) to uncover how sci-fi ideas, themes and storytelling have changed over time. From Metropolis to Dune, The Terminator to Ex Machina, Journey Through Sci-Fi explores the history of science fiction through smart, unexpected pairings. 🎧 New episodes every other Thursday

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All Episodes

01:08:56

Mad Science: Horny Creations (The Rocky Horror...

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2025/05/21

In this week’s episode of our Mad Science series, we slip into our fishnets and fire up the floppy disks as we delve into the horny world of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Weird Science (1985). From Frank-N-Furter’s glitter-soaked lab to an ‘80s teenage boys pervy fantasy, we explore two more takes on the Frankenstein myth. Expect cult cinema, born-sexy-yesterday tropes, and a lot of talk about Tim Curry. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of

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43:19

Future Frontiers: Murderbot, Andor & AI Dubbing

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2025/05/14

In this month’s bonus Future Frontiers episode, we dive into the future of AI-dubbed films, featuring the Swedish sci-fi Watch the Skies hitting cinemas. We also discuss the highly anticipated returns of Andor and The Last of Us, take a closer look at Thunderbolts (what's up with the asterisk in the title?), and unpack Apple's intriguing new Murderbot series, based on Martha Wells' novel (don’t let the title fool you!). Plus, we explore the growing trend of video games adapted into films and answer

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01:07:35

Mad Science: Attack of the Tiny Tourists (Fantastic...

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2025/05/07

Two films. One mind-blowing concept: what if you could go inside the body? This episode, we explore the micro-madness of Fantastic Voyage (1966) and Innerspace (1987) - two very different takes on internal exploration. From high-concept sci-fi to comedic calamity, we look at how the trope of the shrunken scientist has mutated through the decades. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your copies of Fantastic Voyage and Innerspace through our affiliate links 🎬

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01:13:44

Mad Science: Frankenstein’s Monstrous Mates (Bride of...

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2025/04/24

It's alllliiiiiiiive!...again This week, we continue our journey through mad science examining two continuations of the Frankentesin cinematic legacy: James Whale's Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Kenneth Branagh's Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994). We delve into how Whale's Gothic flair and camp sensibility redefined the story, while Branagh's Shakespearean touch added tragic depth and a fair share of melodrama to the tale. Want to watch the classics we’re chatting about on the podcast? Grab your

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01:06:39

Doctor Strangelove & Young Frankenstein: Satirising...

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2025/04/09

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we examine how Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove (1964) and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (1974). cleverly parody the mad scientist archetype. Whether it's triggering global catastrophe or reanimating the dead, these films remind us that playing god can lead to comedic—and catastrophic—consequences. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the

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01:01:14

From Flubber to Buddy Love: Mad Professors of 60s...

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2025/03/27

In this episode, we take a comedic detour into 60s sci-fi as we revisit Disney's "The Absent-Minded Professor" and Jerry Lewis' "The Nutty Professor." From gravity-defying Flubber to the egotistical Buddy Love, we unpack how these eccentric inventors helped shape the mad scientist archetype. Expect flying cars, chaotic labs, and a surprising amount of heart as we explore the cultural legacy of these iconic sci-fi comedies. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us

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43:29

Mickey 17 Lands, A Secret Sci-Fi Musical &...

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2025/03/20

Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 is here—but can it live up to the hype? Meanwhile, Netflix drops The Electric State with a mind-blowing $250M budget… and audiences aren’t impressed. Plus, Daredevil: Born Again gets brutal, The End gives us a sci-fi musical, and we dig into Wheel of Time season 3. All that, plus listener questions! (Oh, and gold star if you catch Matt’s cat's podcast cameo) Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or shows, or thoughts on

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01:19:50

Eyes Without a Face & The Skin I Live In: Stolen Skin...

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2025/03/13

When science and obsession collide. We break down Eyes Without a Face (1960) and The Skin I Live In (2011), two chilling films about stolen faces, extreme body modifications, and the horror of losing yourself—literally. With guest Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror), we discuss mad scientists, surgical nightmares, and the disturbing legacy of these two films. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us

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01:08:15

The Man with Two Brains & The Brain That Wouldn't...

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2025/02/27

From The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’s predatory surgeon to The Man with Two Brains’s lusty neurosurgeon, mad science films often mix unethical experiments with unchecked libido. We examine how these films handle (or fail to handle) their problematic gender dynamics and how exploitation cinema shaped the portrayal of scientists on screen. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the

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01:24:19

The Fly 1986 & 1957: One Tiny Mistake, One Giant Body...

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2025/02/13

This week, we're discussing The Fly—both the 1958 and 1986 versions—to talk about teleportation experiments gone very, very wrong. From the old-school murder mystery of the original to Cronenberg’s stomach-churning body horror, we dissect what makes these films ultimate mad science nightmares. Listen now... before your DNA gets scrambled Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK Follow us on LETTERBOXD Support the

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40:55

Red Hulk Crashes Valentine’s, Star Trek Goes Rogue &...

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2025/02/06

We're back with our sci-fi check-in! This month, we dive into Dune: Prophecy, Kraven, and Wallace & Gromit's latest adventure (yes, really). We also break down new releases, including Star Trek: Section 31, Companion, and Captain America: Brave New World. Plus, we debate whether Mary Poppins is secretly sci-fi and answer your listener mail! 🛸💥 🎧 Tune in now – and yes, Matt still hasn’t watched Dark. Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or

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01:12:01

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids & The Incredible Shrinking...

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2025/01/30

What happens when science makes you way too small? This week, we’re diving into accidental shrinking in sci-fi, from the eerie existential crisis of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) to the backyard-sized adventure of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Join us as we explore the thrills, fears, and fun of shrinking stories—why they captivate us, what they say about our place in the universe, and why a simple ant can become the scariest movie monster of all. Visit our

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01:21:47

Jurassic Park & The Man in the White Suit: Science...

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2025/01/16

From high-tech fabric to genetically engineered dinos, we discuss The Man in the White Suit (1951) and Jurassic Park (1993), as Mad Science meets commerce in this weeks episode. What happens when groundbreaking inventions threaten the balance of power—and profits? We explore the ethical dilemmas, corporate greed, and unintended consequences behind these sci-fi classics. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/ Email Us! Follow us on TWITTER Add us on INSTAGRAM Like us on FACEBOOK

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Severance Season 1 Recap: Theories, Spoilers, and WTF...

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2025/01/02

Get ready to step back into the office… if you dare! With Severance season 2 just around the corner, we’re releasing our deep dive into the mind-bending first series! While we enjoy our festive break (before reality and work hit), this spoiler-filled recap is the perfect refresher for all you fans gearing up for more Lumon Industries intrigue. We unpack the sci-fi thriller that had everyone buzzing—Apple TV+’s twisty take on workplace weirdness. Visit our website https://www.journeythroughscifi.com/

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01:03:12

Dr. Cyclops & Downsizing: Pint-Sized Perils and...

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2024/12/05

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re tackling the science of shrinking with two unique takes on mad experiments. First, the technicolor terror of Dr. Cyclops (1940), where a power-mad scientist shrinks his colleagues to doll-sized proportions. Then, the satirical Downsizing (2017), where miniaturization is pitched as a solution to society’s woes—with some bizarre twists. Join us as we explore the science, the ethics, and why shrinking remains such a big deal in sci-fi. Visit our

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Future Frontiers: Sci-Fi to Binge This December, Star...

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2024/12/02

It’s Christmaaaaas! (well almost). This episode, we’re unwrapping December’s sci-fi and genre releases — Kraven the Hunter, The Lord Of The Rings:The War of the Rohirrim, Sonic 3, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and Squid Game: Season 2. Plus, we’re talking festive sci-fi classics, sharing what we’ve been watching, and answering your big questions. It's a jam-packed sleigh ride through all things sci-fi! 🚀🎅✨ Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or

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01:07:15

Darkman & The Invisible Ray: Rising Super Villains &...

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2024/11/21

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we’re disussing a couple of scientists who lose the plot thanks to their own experiments. First up, it’s a 1930s classic—The Invisible Ray (1936)—where Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi team up for a tale of cosmic rays, glowing death touches, and some tense scientific rivalry. Then, we fast-forward to Sam Raimi’s Darkman (1990), where Liam Neeson stars as a disfigured anti-hero who takes matters (and masks) into his own hands after a lab explosion. We’re unpacking

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01:12:28

Doctor X & Time After Time: Cannibals, Time-Traveling...

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2024/11/07

In this week’s episode of Journey Through Sci-Fi, we're taking a look into the minds of scientists on the trail of killers and unraveling the mysterious motives of mad doctors! Join us as we explore Doctor X (1932), directed by Michael Curtiz. The pre-Code thriller in which Dr. Xavier and his team of scientists search for the notorious "Moon Killer." Then, we fast-forward to Time After Time (1979), where H.G. Wells must hunt down Jack the Ripper in 1970s San Francisco. Visit our

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48:41

Future Frontiers: Dune Prophecy Predictions, Is...

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2024/11/04

In this month's Future Frontiers bonus episode, we're diving into the sci-fi screenings we caught in October and sharing our thoughts on Megalopolis, Joker: Folie à Deux, Venom 3: The Last Dance, The Wild Robot, and Transformers One. We’re also spotlighting our indie pick for November, Things Will Be Different, directed by Michael Felker, a frequent collaborator of Benson and Moorhead. Looking ahead, we’re gearing up for November’s big releases, with early thoughts on Dune: Prophecy, Silo Season 2,

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01:34:34

The Island of Lost Souls (1932) & The Island of Dr....

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2024/10/24

This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we cover another of H.G. Wells' works brought to the big screen—The Island of Dr. Moreau—and examine two film adaptations: Island of Lost Souls (1932) and The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). One is a haunting masterpiece from the 1930s, known for its eerie atmosphere and groundbreaking makeup effects, while the other is infamous for its chaotic production, behind-the-scenes drama, and a story as wild as the mad science it depicts. NB: We also make a lot of

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