Best Sc Fi Podcasts (2026)

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Snoopy Just Found A New Doghouse, And Batman Is Absolute 26:07

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Send us a text A whirlwind tour through Star Wars Minis, Strange New Worlds’ finale reveals, DC’s Absolute surge, and the business of legacy IP from Peanuts to Archie. We weigh box office milestones, a 007 delay, and what TMNT’s toy shift means for collectors and kids. • Star Wars Minis launch as a kid-friendly gateway • Strange New Worlds adds Bon…

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142 - New Mike Hodges Book - By Jon Spira 43:16

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Jon's Kickstarter Link Summary In this conversation, Jon Spira discusses his new book 'I'll Settle for Nothingness: Conversations with Mike Hodges', detailing the genesis of the book, his friendship with the legendary filmmaker, and the exploration of Hodges' versatile career. The discussion covers many things including the making of 'Morons from O…

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141 - Rob Spera - Film/TV Director’s Field Manual 50:16

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Rob Spera is a film and television director, educator, and the author of Film/TV Director’s Field Manual: 70 Maxims to Change Your Filmmaking. With decades of experience directing features, episodic television, and theatre, Rob brings a deeply practical, human-centred approach to directing and leadership. In this conversation, we discuss: Why Rob d…

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Re-Release The Zone: Unlocking Golf's Hidden Superpower 34:11

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Send us a text Finding your zone in golf requires mental clarity, physical precision, and an ability to get out of your own way when it matters most. • What being in the zone feels like - the ball feels "like nothing" at impact • Three Charleston National players share their unique mental strategies • Wright Blanchard's comeback story - from hole-i…

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Rerecording: The Short Version 15:08

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Send us a text We race through a packed slate: Star Wars returns to theaters for its 50th, a new Old Republic game teases a distant horizon, Dogma escapes rights limbo, Disney bets big on AI, Netflix moves for Warner Bros Discovery, and we honor Jim Ward, Jeff Garcia, and Rob Reiner. Fast news, sharp context, and a candid closer on what this all me…

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140 - Lucas Wars - With Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche 57:53

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I’m joined by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche, the writer and artist behind the acclaimed graphic novel Lucas Wars, which tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of Star Wars from a deeply personal, human perspective. Laurent shares his background as an entertainment journalist and how years of…

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Ep 13: Mines of Mencia 1:18:50

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The crew finds themselves with their backs against the wall at the base of a mighty mountain. With hostile forces closing in quickly, the only way to go is up. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS Check out Field Trip Sketch Com…

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Mutant Turtles Want To Be Like Sonic Now 17:01

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Send us a text We share a quick update on Thomas’s recovery, then dive into a packed slate: Starfighter’s composer choice, a record-breaking Superman sale, a TMNT strategy reset, Henson’s milestone auction, a graphic history expansion, and Zootopia 2’s box office run. Big themes: how music defines new stories, how IP pivots, and how fan culture pre…

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139 - Art Directing from Titanic to House of the Dragon with Dominic Masters 1:09:45

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I speak with art director and supervising art director Dominic Masters, whose decades-long career spans some of the biggest films and series of the last 40 years. He grew up around movie sets thanks to his father, the legendary production designer Tony Masters (2001: A Space Odyssey, Papillon, Dune), a…

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Star Trek:The Lego Generation 35:19

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Send us a text A whirlwind of geek headlines spans V for Vendetta at HBO, a fresh Star Trek film without the Kelvin cast, and Black Panther 3 moving forward with Denzel Washington. We weigh nostalgia against novelty, call out pricing shifts, and honor the legacy of Dan McGrath. • HBO developing a V for Vendetta series with a modern political edge •…

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138 - Jay Glennie on "The Making of Quentin Tarantino's 'Once Upon A Time ...In Hollywood" 40:03

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast I speak with author and film historian Jay Glennie about his new book, The Making of Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time ...In Hollywood. Jay has a real gift for pulling together people, memories and materials, and this book is packed with insight from the cast and crew, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Br…

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Ep 12: Untitled Eppy Bron 1:21:53

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After drawing dangerous attention to the settlement of BP Gass, the gang prepares their escape alongside what remains of Meat Stew's caravan. GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE ON PATREON! GUTTER Patrons get GUTTER TA…

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BONUS - John Walsh on Writing The Art And Making of Gladiator 2 Book 32:13

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In this bonus episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, host Jamie Benning, that's me... talks with author and filmmaker John Walsh about his new book The Art and Making of Gladiator II. Walsh discusses how he was approached by Abrams Books and Paramount Pictures to chronicle the creation of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator sequel, offering rare insights into…

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Summer Superheroes, Honest Takes with Rick Stasi 29:53

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Send us a text Two mega-franchises landed this summer, and we brought in artist and writer Rick Stacey to pull back the cape. We start with Superman’s newest outing and ask a simple question with a thorny answer: when does reinvention enrich a legend, and when does it chip away at what makes the character feel true? From the collar and Kingdom Come…

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137 - The Long Road to "Cleanin’ Up the Town" with Claire and Anthony Bueno 1:12:38

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with sibling filmmakers Claire and Anthony Bueno, the creative team behind Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters - a feature documentary more than a decade in the making, and the definitive oral history of one of the most beloved comedies of all time. The Buenos spent years intervie…

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Practice Makes Perfect: How Non-Practicers Sabotage Their Game (Re-Release) 31:55

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Send us a text Rich Easton dives into the controversial LIV Golf Tour, examining the hypocrisy in responses from the PGA Tour and certain players regarding the Saudi-backed competition. He explores the fundamental differences between tours, questioning why players can't compete across multiple platforms and suggesting how the PGA could innovate to …

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NYCC Shockwaves: Batman, Vertigo, And Star Trek 27:14

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Send us a text A fast tour through NYCC’s biggest reveals, from Batman Nightfall and Vertigo’s revival to Starfleet Academy with Stephen Colbert, major Star Wars publishing moves, and Marvel’s next waves. We weigh what matters, what’s hype, and what could reshape the next two years. • Batman Nightfall animated event details and creative team • Vert…

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136 - Martha's Vineyard - Special Report 39:32

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By Jamie Benning

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Roses, Reboots, and Roundups 30:56

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By Thomas Townley

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Sweltering in the South: Golf, Gators, and Southern Expressions Re-release 31:46

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Send us a text Tales from the First Tee returns with a heat-soaked episode full of Southern expressions, golf course characters, and the peculiar relationships we form with our equipment. Your host Rich Easton shares stories from the sweltering fairways of Charleston where even alligators have more sense than the golfers braving triple-digit temper…

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Ep 11: On Golden Wheels 1:27:42

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The gang joins Meat Stew's caravan and ventures deeper into the deep Deep WARP. Where, despite their isolation, they find a familiar face looming large. [ Watch the Video Interlude here! ] GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GE…

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Ryder Cup, Food Noise, and a Dollar Match 38:57

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Send us a text Pressure doesn’t need a trophy to feel real. We start with Bethpage Black and the Ryder Cup’s unique voltage—captains orchestrating pairings, European chemistry in foursomes and four-ball, and a home crowd that couldn’t keep the line between passion and taunting. Golf asks for silence; fandom doesn’t always listen. You’ll hear how th…

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135 - Inside the Carlton Cinema with historian Nigel Smith 36:23

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Cinema historian Nigel Smith joins Jamie to explore the hidden history of London’s picture houses. In particular the Egyptian-style Carlton in Islington. Nigel brings these spaces back to life through stories, archives, and first-hand recollections. In this episode, Nigel and Jamie discuss: How London’s old cinemas became coffee shops, bingo halls,…

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Fight For The First 38:32

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Send us a text Thomas talks about his upcoming surgery, Plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is approaching its end with a shortened fifth season, intended to lead into The Original Series. Showrunners Henry Alonso Myers and Akiva Goldsman aim for the series to conclude with Kirk's "first day on the job," focusing on the strongest elements of The Ori…

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Re-Release Warriors Come Home: Understanding PTSD and the Mission to Save Veterans' Lives 32:35

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Send us a text Dan Gaeta from Operation VetFit discusses PTSD in veterans and their revolutionary approach to preventing veteran suicide that has resulted in zero suicides among their members. • Clinical definition of PTSD including exposure to traumatic events, intrusion symptoms, avoidance behaviors, and negative alterations in cognition • The "m…

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From Boarding School to Everest: Harry Farthing's Extraordinary Journey 1:13:36

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Send us a text Harry Farthing, author of two novels Summit and Ghost Moths, shares his extraordinary life journey from motorcycle enthusiast to high-altitude mountaineer to writer. His experiences—from boarding school at age eight to climbing Mount Everest and riding motorcycles across continents—have shaped his descriptive storytelling style that …

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134 - Inside the Movie Novelizations of the ’80s with James Kahn — Jedi, Goonies & Poltergeist 50:32

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I talk with James Kahn, the novelist behind some of the most iconic movie novelizations of the 1980s, including Return of the Jedi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Poltergeist. James shares how a chance encounter while working as an ER doctor in Santa Monica led him onto the set …

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Lego My Starship! 19:42

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Send us a text Geek culture expands with major announcements for Star Trek's 60th anniversary, DC's Superman sequel, and Star Wars potentially coming to the world's largest screen at the Sphere in Las Vegas. • Star Trek celebrating its 60th anniversary with a Rose Parade float, new series including Starfleet Academy, and first-ever Lego collaborati…

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When Golf Isn't Stressful Enough: Tales of Ego, Bets, and $1 Walmart Balls 40:13

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Send us a text Journey into the mind of a passionate golfer as Rich Easton delivers an energetic analysis of the upcoming Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage, New York. With razor-sharp insight, Rich breaks down Team USA's three critical advantages—the raucous New York crowd, Keegan Bradley's all-star coaching staff, and a roster brimming with talent. B…

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Ep 10: After The End 1:22:15

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Fleeing the Hell Mall, Otter, Scratch, and Violet finally reach The End. Beyond which, a new leg of their journey awaits. And another. And another. And another... GUTTER is Mike Migdall, Gannon Reedy, Eleni Sauvageau, and Casey Toney. You can find GUTTER on Twitter, Bluesky, Instagram, and at gutter.show // GUTTER PLUGS GET MORE ON PATREON! GUTTER …

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The Art of Business Golf 34:45

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Send us a text Business golf differs significantly from recreational, competitive, country club, gamblers, and drinkers golf because it's entirely about relationship building rather than winning at any cost. Understanding this distinction can mean the difference between business success and failure. • Business golf is about developing relationships…

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From Headbutts to Bounce Backs: A Journey Through Golf and Life's Absurdities 33:11

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Send us a text Tommy Fleetwood's long-awaited breakthrough at Eastlake marks a pivotal moment in golf's mental game saga. After years of Sunday heartbreaks, watching Tommy walk up the 18th with a three-shot lead felt like witnessing the final chapter in a redemption story we weren't sure would ever be written. The revamped FedEx Cup format—where al…

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133 - From The Blob to Pan’s Labyrinth: Tommy Williamson Talks VFX, Guillermo del Toro and Making Movie Magic 1:14:14

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In this episode of The Filmumentaries Podcast, I sit down with Tommy Williamson, a visual effects artist, prop maker, and lifelong creator whose career spans more than three decades. Tommy has worked on films including Spider-Man 2, Sin City, The Mist, Dune: Prophecy, and the modern masterpiece Pan’s Labyrinth. Tommy shares his journey from buildin…

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Wi-Fi, Kris Kringle, and the Curse of the Golf Satchel Re-Release 35:16

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Send us a text Ever found yourself in a heated political argument with a friend or family member and wondered why you're fighting so passionately for politicians who don't even know you exist? In this thought-provoking episode of Tales from the First Tee, I explore this peculiar human tendency and question whether we've become a society that needs …

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PETA Needs Therapy 29:17

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Send us a text We break down James Gunn's Superman coming to VOD early, new Star Trek games, Kumail Nanjiani's revelations about what would have been for Eternals, and remember the legacy of Terrence Stamp who passed away at 87. • Superman hitting VOD on Friday, with James Gunn explaining the release is timed to coincide with Peacemaker season 2 • …