The Sci-Fi Horror and Fantasy Show Podcast

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded July 5, 2025

This week’s episode kicks off with news that M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated Blumhouse sequel, has flopped at the box office—leaving fans of the original disappointed. The hosts dive into the fallout, including a comment from Jason Blum about the challenges of creating successful sequels.

🎬 The conversation then shifts to the passing of legendary composer Mark Snow, reflecting on his pro...

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded Father's Day Weekend 2025

This week’s episode kicks off with Ron reading an email from a longtime listener sharing thoughts on the upcoming comic book prequel to the 1997 sci-fi horror classic Event Horizon. This sparks a spirited discussion between Ron and Jeff about prequel storytelling—specifically, how theatrical prequels can either enhance or complicate the legacy of the original film.

🎬 Then...

🎙️ Episode Summary – Recorded the Week of June 11, 2025

The episode opens with Ron reading a listener email responding to a previous Question of the Week. Along with their answer, the listener pitches a fresh idea for the show—one the hosts agree is definitely worth trying out in future episodes.

From there, the conversation turns to actor Anson Mount’s recent comments about how his portrayal of Captain Pike differs from Captain Kir...

(Recorded on June 7, 2025)

This episode kicks off with the team diving into the newly released trailer for The Home, starring Pete Davidson. That sparks a deeper conversation about the highs and lows of M. Night Shyamalan’s filmography, as the hosts share their favorite (and not-so-favorite) movies from the director.

Next up, the crew reacts to a recent post by Chris Hemsworth that has fans speculating whether he’s officially hanging...

(Recorded on May 24, 2025)
Episode Highlights: AI Movie Trailers, Supervillains in the New DCU, and a New Fly Horror Movie?

In this episode, the team kicks things off with a lively discussion about the rise of AI-generated movie trailers—specifically those using the likenesses of real actors and actresses. Would you be okay with someone creating an AI version of you for a trailer? The debate gets interesting.

Next, the conversat...

(This episode was recorded on May 17, 2025)

Jeff, Ron, and Mario kick things off with exciting news: IDW Comics is developing a prequel to the 1997 cult horror film Event Horizon. Titled Event Horizon: Dark Descent, the comic series will explore the mysterious fate of the original crew aboard the ill-fated ship, leading up to the events of the film. The trio weighs in on whether this new series might introduce a fresh generation of ...

(This episode was recorded on May 03, 2025) 

Episode Highlights: DC Delays, Superhero Coins, and Horror Musicals?

Jeff and Ron kick off the episode with breaking news from the DC Universe: the Sergeant Rock movie has officially been put on hold. The hosts unpack what this development could mean for the future of the DCU and dive into possible behind-the-scenes factors contributing to the delay.

From there, they spotlight a surprising ...

Back from a two-week break, the show picks up with Ron sharing what he's been up to during the hiatus. He talks about watching—or attempting to watch—two movies that had been sitting on his watchlist. First up, Ron gives his take on the latest Marvel installment, Captain America: Brave New World, sharing his thoughts with Jeff and Mario.

Then, Ron and Jeff admit they couldn’t make it through the newest adaptation of Nosferatu, ...

In tonight's episode, Ron, Jeff, and Mario kick things off by discussing Marvel's unconventional approach to unveiling 26 actors and actresses who have been cast in Avengers: Doomsday, along with their roles in the highly anticipated film. Ron shares his theory about how the Avengers might end up facing off against Dr. Doom, and it’s revealed that this movie could feature as many as 42 to 43 superheroes on screen.

Next, th...

After a three-week break, the crew—Gigi, Ron, Jeff, and Mario—return to make up for lost time in this action-packed episode. They dive into the exciting news about Dark Horse Comics’ upcoming sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show comic book series. The team explores what this new chapter could mean for fans of the original film and for a fresh generation of readers who may be encountering it for the first time.

Next, Ron shares hi...

This week's episode kicks off with the crew discussing the troubling sexual abuse allegations against Neil Gaiman. The team dives into their thoughts on the fallout, including the swift decision by several comic book companies and movie studios to sever ties with him.

Next, the conversation shifts to the recent resurgence of Universal Monsters across various entertainment platforms, including TV, movies, and comics. The hosts s...

The episode kicks off with a lively discussion about the future of the Predator franchise. The gang shares their thoughts on Predator: Badlands, a film that promises to break away from the familiar formula of previous Predator films. With the promise of something different, the team speculates about the direction of the story, the setting, and whether the film can capture the magic of the original. They also discuss Prey 2, the fol...

Season 2, Episode 1: "Batman, Lobo, and the Soundtracks that Stick"

In the exciting first episode of Season 2, Gigi, Ron, Mario, and Jeff dive headfirst into the newest developments in the DC Universe, starting with the big news: Batman’s first cameo appearance in episode 6 of Creature Commandos. The gang shares their immediate reactions to the Caped Crusader's brief but significant moment on screen, speculating on ho...

This week's episode kicks off with the team — Gigi, Ron, Mario, and Jeff — sharing their opinions on the latest news: Matt Reeves' The Batman 2 release has been delayed from October 2026 to October 2027. They dive deep into the implications of this delay, speculating on what it could mean for the Batman franchise and the broader DC Universe.

Next, the group switches gears to discuss the exciting casting news for the upcomi...

This week's episode kicks off with the hosts—Mario and Jeff and Ron—diving into their first impressions of the newly released Superman: Legacy trailer. From the action-packed moments to the character reveals, the hosts break down their likes and dislikes, reflecting on how this trailer has set the stage for James Gunn’s vision for the new DC Universe. It's a lively discussion about what fans can expect from the future of ...

The team kicks off the show by introducing their newest cohost, Gigi Garcia, offering a warm welcome and getting her thoughts on joining the team. Gigi shares a little bit about her background and what she's looking forward to contributing to the show.

 The team dives into a fascinating piece of news: James Gunn was at one point considering Matt Reeves' The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson, to be a part of his n...

This week’s episode kicks off with an exciting announcement: veteran actor Sterling K. Brown and pop sensation Rita Ora have signed on to the cast of the upcoming Voltron movie. The team discusses what this means for the film, noting that the studio behind the project is clearly serious about adapting this classic 80s property. Brown and Ora’s involvement adds weight to the production, and the hosts speculate on how the casting of ...

This week’s episode starts off with a deep dive into Deadline's report that Brian Vaughan—the acclaimed writer behind the comic book series Y: The Last Man—has been selected to pen the script for the remake of Forbidden Planet for Warner Brothers Studios. The three hosts each bring their unique perspectives to the table, diving into the question of whether classic films should be remade in the first place. As they debate, they...

This week's episode kicks off with an update on a previous show with Ron sharing a recent People Magazine article that reported a new CGI image of Stitch from the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action remake was revealed at Brazil’s D23 convention. The new look was shown to a packed crowd, sparking mixed reactions about how the character will translate from animated to live-action.

Next, the trio into dive into the ...