Alien Nation: The Newcomers Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

  Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover the movie that started it all, Alien Nation Directed by Graham Baker Written by Rockne S. O'Bannon Original air date October 7th 1988 Plot Summary: A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine but are victims of a new type of discrimination. When the first Newcomer police officer, Sam Francisco is assigned his new partner, he is given Matthew Sykes , a mildly racist veteran, the animosity between them soon gives way to respect as they investigate the Newcomer underworld, and especially Newcomer leader William Harcourt. Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• The Geek Roundtable Podcast  

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Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover the fifth and final TV movie: The Udara Legacy (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 2) Directed by Kenneth Johnson Written by Renee Longstreet & Harry Longstreet Original air date July 29th 1997 Plot Summary: Matt and George investigate a series of strange occurrences involving newcomers, who are found to be programmed to carry out someone's dirty work. The method by which they are brainwashed dates back to the slave ship's rebellion group, the Udara, who we find Susan is a part of. Buck decides he wants to follow in his father's footsteps and joins the police academy. Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com Unfilmed Season Two Scripts - HERE Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• Anomaly

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Show NotesBrothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover the first of five TV movies: Dark Horizon (we are splitting each 2 hr movie into two podcasts, this is part 1)Directed by Kenneth Johnson Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider Original air date October 25th 1994 Plot Summary: George and Matt continue to investigate the virus killing newcomers, which takes a very personal turn for them. A scout from the newcomers' home world is sent to Earth to determine the condition of their slaves. He decides not only will they take their slaves back, but he begins planning to enslave the human population as well. While the Francisco's face medical and spiritual challenges. Matt makes a decision regarding his personal life and chooses between Lorraine and Cathy.Hope you enjoy it,Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• Anomaly

Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover listener feedback from Twitter, Podbean, Emails and Itunes Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• The Slayerettes

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Hello Alien Nation Fans, Sorry for the delay in new podcasts but unfortunately it's going to continue for possibly a few more months. I recorded this short mini cast to explain what's happening. Thank you for your continued support and we hope you join us again when we have things back up and running. Kenny & Michael

Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover Season 1, Episode 22 - Green Eyes Directed by Tom Chehak Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider Original air date May 7th 1990 Plot Summary:Matt and George investigate a series of Newcomer deaths which exposes a plot by the National Purist Front (NPF). Their plan is to eliminate the entire Newcomer population. At the same time, Matt and George need to reexamine their relationship when George gets a promotion, which puts him at a higher rank than Matt.Matt tries to suppress his growing feelings for Cathy by dating another woman.Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.comPodcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• The Ragtag Fugitive Podcast
• The Slayerettes

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Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover Season 1, Episode 21 - The Touch Directed by Harry Longstreet Written by Steven Long Mitchell & Craig Van Sickle Original air date April 30th 1990 Plot Summary:Cathy is reunited with a young boy she knew on the ship, but something terrible has happened to him. Cathy convinces George and Matt to look into this matter and what they find is terrifying.George and Susan begin looking for daycare for VessnaHope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.comPodcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• Tuning into Sci fi TV
• Treks in Sci Fi Podcast

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Show Notes Kenny and special co-host Doug review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover Season 1, Episode 20 - Gimme, Gimme Directed by David Carson Written by Diane Frolov & Andrew Schneider Original air date April 9th 1990 Plot Summary: After George invests his money into a new revolutionary fabric, Nu-Knit, one of the creators is murdered. Matt and George investigate this crime and discover some disturbing information about the new company. George also discovers that the company has a connection with another member of his family. Matt sells Albert one of his scratch off lottery tickets and Albert wins the big prize. Albert shares his wealth with Matt and Matt learns sometimes it is better when your dreams do not come true.Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Doug Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.comPodcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• The Ragtag Fugitive Podcast
• Anomaly

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Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover Season 1, Episode 19 - Rebirth Directed by Tom Chehak Written by Tom Chehak Original air date March 12th 1990 Plot Summary:Matt and George search for a newcomer who is robbing convenience stores and ends up killing Matt. Fortunately he is brought back to life by his killer.  After his near death experience, Matt begins looking for answers and starts with a religious sect that they investigated recently. During Matt's search for answers he faces some of the demons from his own past.George is asked to be the coach of Emily's little league team and looks for guidance from Matt.Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.comWebseries and other show promo’s played during the show this week:

• Geek Therapy

Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• Knights of the Guild Podcast
• Tuning into Sci fi TV

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Show Notes Brothers Kenny and Michael Mittleider review and discuss a short lived but very socially aware TV series from the late 80's early 90's ALIEN NATION. Each podcast we will review a single episode in sequential order starting with the Pilot. Will give you our thoughts on the episode as well as some fun behind the scenes information. Today we cover Season 1, Episode 18 - Crossing the Line Directed by Gwen Arner Written by  Steven Long Mitchell & Craig Van Sickle Original air date February 26th 1990 Plot Summary: A new detective joins the squad. Matt plans a vacation to Hawaii. But plans are put on hold when a serial killer Matt once tangled with starts killing again. The Franciscos plan Vessna's MookdeBooty, an old Tenctonese custom, but Vessna's health takes a turn for the worse and one member of the family blames them-self. Hope you enjoy it, Kenny & Michael Find Us on the Web: Main website - http://AlienNationPodcast.com Listen on Stitcher Radio HERE Twitter - @AlienNationCast Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/AlienNationPodcast Email Us - AlienNationPodcast@Gmail.com Podcast promo’s played during the show this week:

• MASH 4077 Podcast
• The Upper Memory Block Podcast
• Tuning into Sci fi TV

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