The H2o Podcast

You two need to do the political episode Yes its time You both have enough opposing views but you also have the utmost respect for each other Theres no way that this could get out of handOK Our discussions of politics have generally been brief mainly because we disagree on a great many things But that doesnt stop us from being friends and colleagues Naturally the conversations sometimes tend to get a little energetic lets say But ultimately it comes down to having enough respect for each other to at least listen to what the other one says even if hes wrongNow it appears thats caught up with us

Back to our regular ish schedule this week with a discussion of some of the shows weve missed andor fell behind watching and the need to catch up in order to be the wellrounded totally informed information brokers we claim to be From Wynonna Earp to Game of Thrones to 12 Monkeys there are plenty of shows we need to bingewatch in order to get currentBut first answering listener email on why the new format for this show is the new format for this show

Its over for another yearPlanet Comicon has come and gone and this year we got a great opportunity to repeat what we did at Worldcon broadcast live online from the event floor With the help of our friends at TV25tv we were able to stream interviews and live coverage from PCC pretty much all weekendIn this episode we take a look at how things came together and how the weekend went Our postPlanet analysis continues and were still posting video to SciFi4Me TV so check back frequently for updates We think we may have an angle on this live video thing but were still getting a feel for what the equipment can do should do and what our team is able to deliver which is a lot

The Doctor has returned And hes got a new companion two really And hes got photos on his desk And hes got a desk And a vault Whats he got in the vault Probably the thing thats going to keep him Earthbound this year very much as he was in his Third incarnationAfter having seen the episode twice we found plenty of things to like and plenty of things to wonder and speculate about Sonic screwdrivers Penguins Lectures about physics and poetry they both rhyme And Susan That photograph isnt there by accident With the original Cybermen making an appearance later this season its a sure bet that the photo of the Doctors granddaughter is there for a reasonProgramming note H2O is now on a biweekly schedule so every other Saturday is when youll get a new episode

This week the return of DOCTOR WHO As the tenth season of the revived series draws ever closer to our TV screens and some cinema screens we take a look at the upcoming teases and possible spoilers Not only is this Steven Moffats last year as showrunner but its also Peter Capaldis last season and it looks as if Pearl Mackie may be a companion for only one season Will Chris Chibnall do away with just about everything Or is this a plan to give him a clean slate for the next season and the next DoctorPlus whats this we hear about John Simm returning as the Master Along with Michelle Gomez as Missy Could Derek Jacoby and Eric Roberts be waiting in the wings

We need your helpThis halfhour we offer up an invitation for you to be a part of our live coverage of Free Comic Book Day coming up on Saturday May 6th Well be attempting to connect people from comic book shops all over the world to talk about whats happening in your neck of the woodsAlso theres rumor floating about that Robert Rodriguez is in line to direct the reboot of Escape From New York Do we need this No but the studio machine in Hollywood needs the next big franchise so theyre doing it anyway Because CHiPs was a thing Is Rodriguez the right man for the job Who would be the best new Snake Plissken And how do you do the political commentary in todays climate

The battle is about to beginThis week an extended episode in which we have guests Stefan White and Steven Fuller from Kansas Citys Friends of the River join us to talk about the upcoming attempt to set the world record for the Largest Lightsaber Battle in the World complete with representatives from Guiness World Records On May 6th over ten thousand people will gather on the shores of the Mighty Mo the Missouri River to wage the largest lightsaber battle ever Many groups have been large but this is the first attempt to set a world recordMore importantly its a chance to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Childrens Mercy Hospital here in Kansas City httpwwwchildrensmercyorg May is also Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month and this is a chance to raise money for ongoing research to help kids live long enough to receive lung transplants so that they can live into adulthoodFind out more here httpwwwBattle4KCcomaudioplayer file titlesH2O 151 In Which We Discuss the Biggest Lightsaber Battle in the World arti

Who would have thought wed make it this far Episode 150 This week discussing the books weve been reading or in Mr Harveys case hearing From rereads to new review copies plus a bunch of audiobooks were talking about and recommending a few titles for you Plus a programming note moving forward H2O will be on a biweekly schedule so every other Saturday is when youll get a new episode Which means episode 151 will drop on March 11

Two weeks ago we discussed the upcoming new adaptation of DUNE Its going to be a challenge to get it right Which is the case every time a network or studio takes on the task of adapting a literary work for filmed media The translation either works or it doesnt or it sort of maybe kind of works or it just barely doesnt quite work Or its so far off in left field you dont even recognize itSo what are some of the issues inherent in adapting a work for a new medium We take a crack at examining that very question and throw out a few stories that actually might make good movies only nobody else seems to have had the same idea

As some of you know last year we were able to offer unprecedented coverage of Worldcon with our livestream broadcast from the event in Kansas City This year were hoping to do more of that from other events The livestream broadcast certainly seems to be a possible new model for us And while its nothing new when it comes to gaming conventions its still a new concept for the comicons Wed love to make it the new normalBut whats involved What does it take And where should we go You can help us decide

This week we got the news that THE ARRIVAL director Denis Villeneuve who also happens to be directing BLADE RUNNER 2049 will take the helm of the new DUNE project that we first learned about back in November Frank Herberts seminal work has been adapted before with mixed results Herberts son Brian along with Kevin J Anderson have carried on the DUNE saga with various prequels and sequels based on Herberts notes but theyve also seen mixed reaction Both Herbert the Younger and Anderson are involved in the project so its likely to be as faithful to the source material as any could be But DUNE is a hefty challenge with its political economic and religious themes key elements in the structure of the storyHow tough is this going to be to present a DUNE thats actually DUNE

Alec Peters is calling it a victory But is itWord came out last week that CBS and Paramount had reached a settlement with Peters and Axanar Productions in the copyright infringement lawsuit Just days before they were set to go to trial they issued a joint announcement that a bargain had been put in place Axanar had to admit to overreaching with their original production but they can still move forward as long as they stay within the new official guidelines from CBSWe take a look at whats public about the deal and discuss what it could mean not only for Axanar but for fan films in other franchises moving forward

Last week we began our response to Richard Brodys review of Rogue One in The New Yorker which can be found herehttpwwwnewyorkercomculturerichardbrodyrogueonereviewedisittimetoabandonthestarwarsfranchiseThis week we conclude our conversation and analysis of Mr Brodys review and we also bring into play other negative reviews of Rogue One Only those negative reviews focus on specific mechanics and technical aspects of the film And they dont include massively long runon sentences that when examined with a cursory glance only serve to belabor an obscure point and leave the reader confused because as with so many runon sentences its a stream of consciousness sentence that meanders and wanders and circles around the point stalking it like a mutated turtle stalks pizza

Something weve been wanting to do for a while respond to Richard Brodys review of Rogue One in The New YorkerhttpwwwnewyorkercomculturerichardbrodyrogueonereviewedisittimetoabandonthestarwarsfranchiseIts a painful pretentious meandering diatribe against a franchise that over the past forty years has impacted film production methods film music scoring film editing merchandising visual effects production and film sequel planning in a way that will have a lasting impact long after weve gone the way of the pedantic reviewers of the previous technologically challenged generation and it clearly demonstrates that Mister Brody lacks the fundamental understanding of that which hes been tasked either by himself or a masochistic editor to review with all the preparation of a toddler facing a velociraptorHows that Mr Brody

Were back Its our first episode of the new year First episode on a new day First episode with the new format And the first episode where we share with you our plans for 2017This week we go through the new podcast schedule and bring you up to speed on some of our plans for the content were going to deliver at SciFi4Me a more consistent podcast release schedule more focus on reviews more interviewsIts an effort to deliver more of what you want so feel free to leave a comment or send an email to let us know what you think of the changes and to make suggestions for future topics And if you care to donate our Patreon channel is here wwwpatreoncomscifi4me

As we roll into the holidays we dive into the last episode of the year and talk about quite a number of different things offering you a sampler of topics to demonstrate the range of what we discuss on this show From Star Wars and Star Trek to the pop culture impact of science fiction to politics in the genre we roam far and wide this week to give you an idea of just where our wanderlust takes usFeel free to leave a comment or send an email to let us know what you think of the show and to make suggestions for future topics And if you care to donate our Patreon channel is here httpwwwpatreoncomscifi4me

Over the past few weeks weve seen and heard news about the financial and legal troubles faced by Wizard World CMO Stephen Shamus was unceremoniously fired and then Wizard World sued him over allegations that hed defrauded the company and finagled autographs and collectibles for his own personal pockets Then we got word that Wizard World as a company was in the hole for a lot of money Have they overextended Have they reached the point where its impossible for them to recoverThis week we go through the timeline and opine about the state of Wizard World and by extension other really big conventions Read the legal paperwork here httpwwwbleedingcoolcom20161106breakingwizardworldexecstephenshamusfiredhitlawsuitalleging1mstolenitems

Back from the holiday and we have a slightly more quiet week Yes STAR WARS ROGUE ONE tickets are on sale but outside of that theres really not a lot of major news And the DC television crossover will be a topic for the next ROGUES GALLERY soWere opening the floor to your suggestions and ideas As we head into 2017 well be having a staff meetingretreat this weekend where well be discussing what we do next and we want to hear from you What kind of content would you like to see on SciFi4Me What kind of articles should we write What kind of video should we produce What kind of content can you send usAnd yes we get a little silly this week

Earlier this week news came down that Syfy will air a new television adaptation of Robert A Heinleins Stranger in a Strange Land Given Syfys track record since abandoning The Sci Fi Channel as its brand we thought wed speculate on whether this is actually a good idea or not How do you take whats essentially a think piece and make watchable television fare How do you present the more hippie culture and philosophical aspects of the storyHow do you get away with all the nudity and sexExpectations speculations and more as we measure what could be a fantastic outing in television compared to others theyve produced DUNE ASCENSION CHILDHOODS END HIGH MOON

Its been a tumultuous week here in the United States The election has certainly got a lot of people in a state of notcalmness so we thought wed avoid talking politics altogether and give everyone a safe space full of breathing room while we talk about foodThroughout the science fiction and fantasy genres there have been moments where culinary concoctions make it into our bubble of awareness From blue milk to Romulan ale Klingon gagh to Slurm there are probably more dishes out there than you might think Because oftentimes its just part of the scenery something in the background Pay it no mind Except this week we pay it a great deal of mind Because talking politics right now is likely to get you a sideeye