The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

This podcast will go where few sci-fi fans have gone before! OK, not really, but we will have fun discussing and interacting with our favorite shows and films from all over the sci-fi universe. We love Trek the most, but our fandom is much deeper and so we'll dive into all sorts of shows and films. Join our panel of sci-fi fans as we gather from all over N. America as we share our opinions and thoughts on all things sci-fi. Our mission is to entertain and have fun. If you love sci-fi, then this is the perfect station for you to dock at. You'll always have friends on the BIG Sci-fi Podcast!

Episodes

November 18, 2025 71 mins

ST: Strange New Worlds Composer

The wonderful and talented Nami Melumad joins the crew for a fun behind the scenes look at the making of season 3 of Strange New Worlds! She gives us incredible insight into the production off screen as she describes her work as the music composer for the series. She shares her experiences in composing music for this amazing show and we loved every second of it! This episode will make you want to watc...

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The One and Only

The amazing Doug Drexler joins us for the third time on our show to discuss his upcoming documentary, his work in Trek, and more! We had a blast, as usual with good friend of the podcast, the incomparable, Doug Drexler.

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October 31, 2025 49 mins

The 1989 Film

Join us on a most excellent adventure where ugly dudes and famous people from history abound! We watched the now classic film, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and had a blast talking about it! Hop into the phone booth with us as we travel back to 1989 for a totally awesome episode of the podcast!

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October 24, 2025 44 mins

Sci-Fi Fandom Origin Stories

This week we walk down memory lane by discussing the origin stories from our love of all things science fiction! What are the shows, the films, or the books that kicked it all off for us? Click that listen button to hear this fun discussion and learn more about the hosts of The BIG Sci-Fi!

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October 10, 2025 62 mins

Classic Trek Film

The last film featuring the original cast, this movie has it all...as far as we're concerned! We rewatched this film and fell in love with it all over again! Listen now to hear our fun and intriguing discussion about this film and how it still has deep meaning today in it's message.

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October 3, 2025 58 mins

2013 Romantic Comedy Zombie Film

This week we review a heart warming film of a Zombie that is more alive than dead and how he meets the one woman that can melt his dead heart and revive it. It is part horror, filled with humor, and full of heart! We have a fun time discussing this very enjoyable film. So, get yourself a cool drink, maybe some fresh brains, and listen to our review of “Warm Bodies.”

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September 26, 2025 59 mins

Creator of the Klingon Language

Marc Okrand joins us for a fun conversation around how he came to work for the Star Trek franchise in creating the Klingon language! He shares some fantastic stories about how he got his first job, creating the dictionary, and even working the first closed-caption television event in TV history! Don't miss this exceptionally fascinating episode!

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September 19, 2025 50 mins

Our New Obsession!

Space: 1999 was a short lived sci-fi series that trailblazed it's way onto televisions in the 1970's. It's unique look, exciting story telling, and a great cast has made it stand the test of time. Listen to our crew discuss, with great excitement, how we feel about the very first episode of this series!

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September 12, 2025 65 mins

Pam from For All Mankind

The lovely and talented Meghan Leathers joins us for a fun and candid discussion about her life, how she got into acting, her time on For All Mankind, and more! We loved spending time with her and learning all about her career. You will, too!

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September 5, 2025 56 mins

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Season 4 of TNG is legendary and firmly established the show as the new standard for television science fiction. The episode Family is a touching follow-up to the action-packed cliff hanger, The Best of Both Worlds. Our crew discusses this touching, funny, and memorable episode with great excitement and energy.

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August 29, 2025 78 mins

with Director Jeffrey Morris

We're kicking off season 9 with one of our favorite special guests, Jeffrey Morris! Jeffrey recently finished work on his documentary film titled The Eagle Obsession and we had the privilege of screening it and then discussing, with Jeffrey, it's impact on us. This episode features a sneak peak into his amazing film, as well as one of our deeper discussions about life, fandom, and more! Don't...

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July 25, 2025 55 mins

LIVE from Trek Long Island 2025!

We had the privilege of hosting the one and only Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax from DS9) at Trek Long Island this past May! She was a blast to talk with and the audience, a packed house, loved every second of this panel discussion about her time in Trek and beyond! Check out this LIVE recording of us and Terry in Long Island, NY!

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July 18, 2025 57 mins

She Flies The Ship!

Melissa Navia, Erica Ortegas from Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, joins us this week for a very special episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! Melissa talks with us about being a part of the Trek family, and what it's like to work on SNW's. She also shares about her late husband, and her process of grieving in some candid and powerful moments, as well as her love for writing. You will be so encouraged and insp...

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July 11, 2025 49 mins

Episodes 7-12

Join the Rebellion as Adeena, Cris, and Steve discuss episodes 7-12 of the epic and climactic season 2 of Andor from Disney+! They dive into the characters, the plot, the action, and more! Let truth arise as this week's episode launches into the podcast universe!

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July 4, 2025 73 mins

Legendary Prop Maker

Russell Bobbitt has been involved in prop making with some of the biggest franchises in film including Marvel and Star Trek! We had the chance to sit down with Russell recently to discuss his creative process, what makes him so passionate about creating things, and we learned a lot about behind the scenes of some of our favorite movies. You'll feel like a major insider as you listen to our conversation this ...

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June 27, 2025 68 mins

Episodes 1-6

The team discusses the epic and dramatic first half of season 2 of the Disney+ series, Andor. This show continues to grow in intensity and intrigue as Andor and the leaders of the Rebellion move more and more towards an organized and official movement against the Empire. Our crew excitedly talks about what we love and what we don't love about the first half of the season, but don't worry, part two is coming soon...

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June 20, 2025 48 mins

A Review

The team discusses this groundbreaking sci-fi film from 2004! An all-star cast and stunning special effects fills the screen as this film went where no films had gone before into the world of green screens. It wasn't a box office hit at the time, but it enjoys a cult following now as new fans continue to discover it. See what our crew thinks about this unique stand-alone sci-fi film.

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June 13, 2025 55 mins

Author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko

Warning: This episode could make you fall in love with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine! It may also cause you to go immediately to your local bookstore or jump onto Amazon to purchase The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko! Either way, this interview with Derek Tyler Attico will inspire you to be a better human and read more! We had a blast talking with Derek about his own story, the story of Ca...

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June 6, 2025 51 mins

The 2025 Sci-Fi Film

In this episode, we're reviewing The Electric State, the latest sci-fi film to hit Netflix, with a star-studded cast and a futuristic storyline that mixes robots, mind uploads, and dystopian drama. Join us as we discuss the highs and lows of this visually stunning, yet divisive film. From the 1990s-inspired aesthetic to the relationship between humans and machines, we dive deep into the film's themes, pe...

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May 30, 2025 48 mins

Remembering the Ground Breaking Series

The BIG Sci-Fi crew jumps ship for a moment to talk about the other space station! The name of the place is Babylon 5! We watched the pilot movie and episode 1 to see what we think about this now iconic sci-fi series.

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