Today’s podcast will be the final episode of Space Nerds. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks to all who have listened to this show, so we put together this massive final episode to say goodbye to Andi, Alexandria, Doug, Jayne and Jesse.
SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 17:31) NASA has released the Artemis Accords, a set of guidelines for humans to abide by in space. Check out the original article from sciencealert.com: https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-has-just-released-the-artemis-accords-a-rule-book-on-how-we-re-all-gonna-behave-on-the-moon
BLACK MIRROR: (Starts at 31:25) We close out our Black Mirror segment with Alexandria by discussing the final two episodes of series 3, ‘Men Against Fire’ and ‘Hated in the Nation.’ We break down both of these phenomenal episodes, discussing the fictional technology featured in the stories and our reactions to the many plot twists.
LOWER DECKS: (Starts at 02:06:08) Doug and Jesse discuss the first two episodes of the new Star Trek animated comedy, Lower Decks. We debate whether or not the show is striking an effective comedic tone, and accidentally reopen Wiggate.
FIREFLY: (Starts at 02:45:48) Jayne and Jesse finally conclude their journey through the ‘verse with the final episode of Firefly, ‘Objects in Space.’ We discuss the existential emptiness of bounty hunter Jubal Early, and whether or not this is a fitting end to the series.

And with that we’ve reached the end of our podcasting journey. We’ve loved creating every episode of this show, and are honored that you experienced any part of that journey with us. Stay nerdy out there!

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Today on the Space Nerds podcast:
SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 17:10) Scientists believe they have identified a strange substance recently discovered on the moon. Check out the original article from sciencealert.com: https://www.sciencealert.com/we-finally-know-what-that-gel-like-substance-on-the-far-side-of-the-moon-is
BLACK MIRROR: Alexandria and Jesse are excited to return to Black Mirror with this trilogy of episodes. We start by living through video game horror in ‘Playtest’ (starts at 23:03), then contemplate hacking for blackmail with ‘Shut up and Dance’ (stats at 35:53), but the main event is ‘San Junipero,’ (starts at 49:19) an incredible love story seen through futuristic technology.

Check out the latest episode of Mercury Rising, featuring UFO videos and quantum realities! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=326hgjalTN0&t=52s

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Star Trek Club discusses episode 5 of Discovery, ‘Choose Your Pain.’ We spend time with Harry Mudd in a Klingon prison, and worry about the space bear’s health.

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Jesse and Doug engage in a wide ranging discuss of the first season of Babylon 5. Jesse shares his recent experiences in Tahoe, plus the latest updates on his continuing journey through Lyme disease.

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In preparation for the upcoming trial of Terminator Genisys on SciFi on Trial, Naomi Adele Smith and Johnny Unicorn join Jesse for an examination of the first four Terminator films, The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Salvation. Jesse also has a nerdgasm over the Black Panther trailer.

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The Directors Series with Ryan and Jesse continues with a discussion of John Carpenter’s SciFi movies, focusing on Escape from New York, The Thing, Starman, They Live and Ghosts of Mars. Ryan and Jesse also discuss the merits of CGI vs practical effects.

Listen to Jesse’s review of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 mentioned in this episode: https://jessemercury.bandcamp.com/track/episode-21-guardians-2-reaction

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Carolynne Wilcox shares opinions on the current wealth of post-apocalyptic SciFi shows including The 100, The Leftovers, The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead. She also discusses her new blog, You, Me & The Postapocalypse. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and check out her website.

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First time guest Carolynne Wilcox shares stories of her acting school days with John Barrowman, discusses her lingering crush on the 5th Doctor and her interest in post-apocolyptic tales.

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Jesse and Sarah discuss Willow and Oz’s first date and 80s sexism in My Stepmother is an Alien.

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Sarah Lehman joins Jesse for a discussion of guacamole and colloquialisms before tackling click bait and the rise of fake news, while asking whether we can reach a utopian Star Trek future.

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Jesse embarks on a quest to introduce his girlfriend Andi to the world of SciFi, starting with the 1998 reboot of Lost in Space.

You can hear more of Jesse and Andi’s conversation (including Andi’s experience singing the national anthem at a major league baseball game) on the premium SciFi Project Podcast, available on Patreon.

Jesse reacts to The Last Jedi trailer, reviews Ghost in the Shell and discusses The Chronicles of Riddick with his guest Leah Russell.

Jesse details his latest medical flare-up and subsequent diagnostic testing, before confronting his new diagnosis.

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Today on the Space Nerds podcast:
SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 31:40) NASA astronauts are heading to space, but not in a NASA spacecraft! Elon Musk’s SpaceX is sending their first crewed mission into orbit in a test of their Crew Dragon spacecraft. Check out the original article from spacenews.com: https://spacenews.com/nasa-sets-may-27-launch-date-for-spacex-commercial-crew-test-flight/
BLACK MIRROR: (Starts at 43:20) Alexandria and Jesse discuss ‘Nosedive,’ the first episode of Black Mirror’s third season. This episode features a future overtaken by a social media app in which users rate each other for everyday interactions. We discuss similar apps in the real world, and the ways in which social media can prevent positive human interaction.

Jesse and Alexandria get sidetracked by Frasier and baked beans in the latest Patroncast! https://www.patreon.com/posts/37455091

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Jesse chronicles his lifelong mystery illness, newly revealed to be Lyme disease.

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Continuing their discussion of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (SciFi #58), Jesse and Amie Simon dive deep into the last two seasons of the show. Jesse shares a work in progress of his new song ‘Time Machine’.

Jesse and Amie also dissected Rogue One and it’s place in Star Wars canon, available on the premium SciFi Project Podcast.

Accompanied by an epic Star Wars score, Jesse is joined by Ryan Casey, Douglas Gale, Pete GeeKay and Naomi Adele Smith for a rousing game of Edge of the Empire, the Star Wars roleplaying game.

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Jesse and Jefferson Salamander discuss every episode of Star Trek The Next Generation season 5 during a live Facebook stream.

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Jesse and first time guest Leah Russel embark on a journey through the Chronicles of Riddick, starting with Jesse’s first viewing of Pitch Black.

After recording this episode, Leah and Jesse got stoned and chatted for over an hour. That conversation is available as part of the premium SciFi Project Podcast, available on Patreon.

Jesse and his guest Anica Cihla break down everything you need to know about this foundational genre film.

Jesse shows Baby Dan the final cut of Blade Runner and gets his first reactions. Ken Carlson (Dead Drift) and James McEwan (Hammer’s War Trilogy) share their thoughts on the film. Laura Bee discusses the problematic sex scene.

Jesse and his guest Ryan Casey discuss the three films of Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko, Southland Tales and The Box.

Jesse talks through everything he loved about Passengers, and performs his new song ‘My Positronic Brain.’

Jennie Krantz weighs in on Rogue One, Jesse shares his first reactions. Dedicated to Carrie Fisher.

Star Trek Club reassembles to discuss episode 4 of Discovery’s first season, ‘The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not for the Lamb’s Cry.’ We chat about Landry’s unfortunate encounter, Lorca’s war conducting and spores, spores, spores.

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Jesse and Sarah discuss the 1985 film Cocoon, debating whether or not they would swim in the life giving pool.

Jesse and Doug continue their commentary of the Star Wars Holiday Special.

Jesse and Doug watch the first half of the Star Wars Holiday Special while attempting to reconcile it’s existence in the Star Wars universe.

Get to know international SciFi correspondent Laura Bee through a discussion of bandom, toupees, Doctors, Narnia and a magical tiny house. Spoilers for Doctor Who, particularly the Tenant years.

Barton McGuire from Pink Moon performs three of his songs about historical mysteries, and discusses the stories with Jesse. You can find Pink Moon at www.pinkmoontheband.bandcamp.com.

Amie Simon joins Jesse for a spoiler heavy discussion of the first five and a half seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Jesse explains why he’s been podcast AWOL for the last month.

Jesse and Sarah discuss the 1997 film Contact, the relationship between science and religion, and whether or not we are alone.

Pete GeeKay and Ryan Casey explain the basics of tabletop roleplaying games to Jesse, to prepare for their upcoming Star Wars adventure. They also discuss what they’ve been watching, including Turbo Kid and Stranger Things.

Jesse’s guest is David Barr Kirtley, SciFi author and host of the Geek’s Guide to the Galaxy podcast. They discuss falling in love with SciFi, getting into podcasting and how SciFi can shape your mind. Jesse performs an acoustic version of ‘Battle Cry of the Browncoats.’

Jesse debuts a new work in progress for the SciFi album, a song inspired by Firefly called “Battle Cry of the Browncoats.” Barney Britton explains Brexit to Jesse, who is woefully ill-informed.

Today on the Space Nerds podcast:
SPACE NEWS: (Starts at 2:01) Andi and Jesse discuss a proposed telescope that would permanently live on the dark side of the moon, positioned with an unobstructed view of the cosmos. Read the original article from livescience.com: https://www.livescience.com/nasa-telescope-far-side-of-moon.html
RISE OF SKYWALKER: (Starts at 7:22) Andi finally saw Rise of Skywalker! She shares her first experience with the film, while Jesse provides a revised review after his second viewing.
STAR WARS CLUB: (Starts at 43:34) Jennie, Be and Doug return for another meeting of Star Wars Club! We talk through season 2 of Rebels, featuring appearances from Darth Vader, Ashoka Tano, Princess Leia, Emperor Palpatine, Rex and more! We also discuss the story progression and character development for the main cast, and how much we love space whales.

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Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff

Star Wars Club:
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Jesse and Barney Britton discuss the various incarnations of Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Barney shares a British perspective on the classic series.

Jesse, Tiffin, Kayla and Jeff complete their discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4. Jesse shares the finished version of his new single ‘Moisture Farm,’ and a sneak peek at his next song ‘Saturn.’

Jesse shares an original SciFi short story called ‘My Positronic Brain,’ plus a panel discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4, episodes 7 through 18. Featuring Jeff Salamander, Kayla Greet and Tiffin Perry.

Jesse, Jeff, Kayla and Tiffin begin their whisky fueled discussion of Star Trek: The Next Generation season 4. Kayla provides proof that Data remains fully functional, Tiffin describes her night out with Riker, and Jesse shares a special musical treat.

Immediately after their first viewing of the film, Jesse, Tiffin, Kayla, Dan and Ross sit down to capture their reactions to Star Trek Beyond.

After the announcement that Sulu will be openly gay in the new film Star Trek Beyond, Jesse and his friends sat down to share their thoughts on the news and discuss LGBT representation in Star Trek. Featuring Kevin Hope, Sarah Lehman, Rachel McCabe and our first report from international correspondent Laura Bee.

Jesse and Dan break down everything they loved about Independence Day Resurgence while drinking whisky out of wine glasses (spoiler alert, it had good legs). They also revisit Bill Pullman’s immortal speech from the first film, to see if it has the same emotional impact when delivered in different accents.

To celebrate a year of podcasting, Jesse chats with the man who played young Spock from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Stephen Manley. He shares stories of working with Leonard Nimoy, Robin Curtis and Christopher Lloyd on set, and discusses the infamous Pon Farr scene. He fills us in on his recent work as a leading man, including the soon to be released Ghosthunters and Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter.

It’s Jesse’s first solo podcast outing, as a special tribute to his Dad for Father’s Day. Topics include positive developments in the Axanar legal drama, Star Trek Beyond, Trekonomics, Doctor Who season 3 and The Walking Dead season 6. He also discusses the loss of Anton Yelchin, who tragically passed away on the day this was recorded.

Daniel Timothy Desrosiers discusses his EP Dial 888, based off the seminal novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K Dick. Jesse and Dan examine the creative impulse and how it effects their lives.

Star Trek Club discusses episode 3 of Discovery, ‘Context is for Kings,’ featuring the debut of the Discovery herself, crewed by a bunch of meanies.

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Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff

Star Wars Club:
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Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/

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Jesse is joined by Jason, Ken and Matty from Dead Drift, a SciFi comedy webseries about the uptight captain of a decrepit ship and his bumbling mechanic traversing the galaxy. They discuss the inception, writing, production and inspiration behind their show.

Jesse and Sarah discuss the intricacies of relationships, the constant challenges of human interaction, and how those themes will tie into Jesse’s new SciFi comedy webseries.

Sarah has been obsessed with the X-Files for decades, and wants you to believe that the truth is out there. She guides Jesse through a discussion of season 10, explaining what casual viewers need to know to appreciate the brand new episodes. Jesse recounts his recent Star Trek adventures: emcee’ing the opening party for the Exploring New Worlds exhibit at EMP, and participating in a Smithsonian channel documentary for the Star Trek 50th anniversary.