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Alienating the Audience

By: Andrew Heaton
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  • Andrew Heaton and an army of nerds plunge deep, deep into films, books, and TV shows to ask: what's science fiction really about? What is The Twilight Zone really exploring? What are the underlying themes of Star Trek? What is the worldview of Star Wars? Also sometimes Heaton performs comedy on other planets.
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  • The Zen of Robots

    The Zen of Robots
    Jan 4 2024

    Season Finale! In which we talk about how to use sci-fi robots for helpful psychological thought experiments.

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    32 mins
  • Much Ado About Garak

    Much Ado About Garak
    Dec 4 2023

    Star Trek Deep Space Nine's Elim Garak is a simple, unassuming character. But also a spymaster. Why is he so beguiling, and what's his character arc? Andrew Young joins to discuss.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Doublethinking George Orwell's 1984

    Doublethinking George Orwell's 1984
    Nov 16 2023

    Is 1984 prophetic, or merely a terrifying dystopia? What makes this haunting book so engaging on a literary level? Josh Jennings returns to discuss.
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    1 hr and 37 mins
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For science fiction nerds

Alienating the Audience is on my regular podcast rotation, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who loves sci-fi. Funny and entertaining, I love that they dive into some familiar topics and franchises, but occasionally cover books or movies I haven’t yet explored. The best of both worlds.

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A Different Take, worth a listen.

I appreciate listening to this podcast, hosted by someone who brings a refreshing new take on various topics related to science fiction, yet which can also be taken beyond the world of science fiction. Case in point, the episode “Hollywood sermonizing vs. Good storytelling”, from January 19, 2023. The title alone is a perfect encapsulation of what’s going on across a lot of genres. This podcast is great for science fiction fans as well as those who might not be into sci-fi but who are critical thinkers who appreciate a host who is one too.

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You did blow my mind

Fresh take on the Professor Moriarty episodes have me digging out my old startrek dvd's. keep up the good work

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