Space Nerds – Details, episodes & analysis

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!

Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram:
Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse
Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson
Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail
Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle

Star Trek Club:
Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha
Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff

Star Wars Club:
Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/
Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/

The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi
CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

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

Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram:
Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse
Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson
Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail
Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle

Star Trek Club:
Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha
Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff

Star Wars Club:
Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/
Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/

The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi
CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

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.

Connect with the Space Nerds on Twitter or Instagram:
Jesse: https://twitter.com/spacenerdjesse
Alexandria: https://instagram.com/MissAJHenderson
Doug: https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail
Jayne: https://www.instagram.com/jayneinseattle

Star Trek Club:
Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/saraha_cha_cha
Andi: https://www.instagram.com/andialhadeff

Star Wars Club:
Be: https://www.instagram.com/be_russell755/
Jennie: https://www.instagram.com/jenniemariestudio/

The modern Star Trek renaissance is happening on CBS All Access! To sign up and support this podcast at the same time, click this link: https://cbsallaccess.qflm.net/XjMYG
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/jessemercuryscifi
PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/spacenerdspodcast
DISCORD: https://discord.gg/H94mQWZ
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jessemercuryscifi
CONTACT: spacenerdspodcast@gmail.com
WEBSITE: https://www.jessemercury.com

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.

Follow this week’s guest on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/DouglasWFail

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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.

Watch the Black Panther trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxWvtMOGAhw

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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

Follow this week’s guest Ryan Casey on Twitter and check out his bio.

Follow Jesse’s post-apocalyptic pal Evan heard in this episode on Twitter, and check out his blog.

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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.

Jesse’s guest appearance on The Johnny Unicorn Show mentioned in this episode can be found at http://www.johnnyunicorn.com/wordpress1/podcast/episode-18-extremely-jesse-mercury/

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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.

Visit this link to learn more about Protect Our Tacos, the Planned Parenthood benefit event discussed in this episode.

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