Best Lone Locust Productions Podcasts (2025)

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765 – The Invaders – Beachhead

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This week Fusion Patrol looks at “The Invaders: Beachhead” as Kenneth and Eugene discuss— Every aspect of the DAvid Vincent’s life being systematically destroyed, Uncertainty about who is alien and who is actually human, Unreliable pinky gestures and Creator Larry Cohen’s intended symbolism of the aliens’ extended pinky, and they posit whether anyo…

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764 – Soylent Green (1973) 1:08:00

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This week Fusion Patrol looks at the 1973 movie Soylent Green as John and Eugene discuss if starving people even care if Soylent Green is people, Charlton Heston’s most human performance in a dystopian film, women treated as apartment “furniture” in a collapsing society, and Edward G. Robinson’s final acting role as his own death scene Soylent Gree…

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763 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Planet of the Amazon Women 42:02

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This week Fusion Patrol looks at Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, “Planet of the Amazon Women” as John and Eugene discuss Looking “like leftover dinner” as an insult. The proper technique for making a grilled cheese sandwich, which doesn’t involve holding bread over an open flame. Twiki’s use of the phrase “Holy Toledo.” Planet of the Amazon Women …

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762 – Bugs – Pandora’s Box

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Simon and Eugene look at Season 4, episode 6 of Bugs — Pandora’s Box. They discuss why you can’t fix a sixth century plague with modern technology, Beckett’s annoying, sexy upstairs neighbor, and why blowing things up is a much better solution to a contagion than containment. Pandora’s Box Airdate: April 8, 1995 Runtime: 50 minutes Starring: Jesse …

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761 – Children of the Dog Star – Kolob & Alien Contact 52:42

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Kenneth and Eugene discuss the final two parts of Children of the Dog Star, with the episodes Kolob, and Alien Contact. Kolob Airdate: October 6, 1984 Runtime: 24 minutes Starring: Sarah Dunn, Jason Wallace, Hamish Bartle Guest Stars: Roy Billing, Susan Wilson, Catherine Wilkin, Raymond Hawthorne Director: Chris Bailey Writer: Ken Catran Synopsis: …

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760 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Unchained Woman 51:14

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John and Eugene talk about the time Buck Rogers met the Scream Queen, Jamie Lee Curtis, and they discuss the Tennessee delicacy, sand squid, as they look at the episode Unchained Woman. Unchained Woman Airdate: November 1, 1979 Runtime: 48 minutes Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O’Connor, Pamela Hensley, Felix Silla, Mel Blanc Guest Stars: Jam…

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759 – Rodan 58:44

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This week, Ben and Eugene look at the 1956 Japanese Kaiju classic, Rodan! Or, as originally known, Sora no Daikaiju, Radon. Rodan Release Date: December 26, 1956 (Japan), August 6, 1957 (US) Runtime: 74 minutes Starring: Kenji Sahara, Yumi Shirakawa, Akihiko Hirata Director: Ishirô Honda Writer: Takeshi Kimura, Takeo Murata (screenplay), based on s…

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758 – Bugs – Hell and High Water 55:06

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Simon and Eugene look Season 4, Episode 5 of Bugs, Hell and High Water. They discuss how this throws back to earlier Bugs episodes, whether Alex commits the most unethical act seen in the show so far, and if you work on defense contracts and give your computer to a museum, whether you should check what’s on it first. Hell and High Water Airdate: Au…

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A Message from Fusion Patrol 13:28

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Hello and welcome to this not-actually-an-episode of Fusion Patrol. I’m Eugene, and I’m all alone here today. Have you noticed that Fusion Patrol episode numbers just keep getting higher and higher? Here we are at over 750 episodes. Our first episode dropped in April of 2010. That’s over 15 years. That’s like 30 to 60 times longer than many of the …

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757 – Children of the Dog Star – Swamp Light & Alien Summons 48:26

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Kenneth and Eugene look at episodes 3 and 4 of Children of the Dog Star. Swamp Light Airdate: April 16, 1984 Runtime: 24 minutes Starring: Sarah Dunn, Jeison Wallace, Hamish Bartle, Roy Billing, Susan Wilson, Catherine Wilkin, David McKenzie, Raymond Hawthorne, Anzac Wallace Guest Stars: John Mellor, Whatanui Skipwith, Jim Hickey, Rodney Newman, De…

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756 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Return of the Fighting 69th

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Who’d have thunk it? Buck Rogers in the 25th Century decides to tackle issues of ageism, the mental anguish of disabilities, and questions of identity as related to the concept of “fixing” a disability. Or at least, it would have been if the production staff had given this episode much thought. John and Eugene, on the other hand, give this episode …

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755 – Village of the Damned (1960) 1:22:20

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This week Ben and Eugene look at the 1960 movie, Village of the Damned, inspired by the 1957 John Wyndham novel, the Midwich Cuckoos.By Lone Locust Productions

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754 – Bugs – The Two Becketts

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This week, Simon and Eugene discuss ultrasonic weapons and whether they are as effective at punching holes in concrete as they are at cleaning dental guards, Ross’s suddenly discovered sensitivity to sexism and Alex being patronized for her age, and Eugene introduces his groundbreaking conception of the three eras of Britain. The Two Becketts Airda…

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753 – Children of the Dog Star – The Brass Daisy & Power Stop 53:49

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This week, Kenneth and Eugene begin their look at a new series here on Fusion Patrol — the 1984 New Zealand production, Children of the Dog Star. This time, the first two installments, The Brass Daisy and Power Stop. The Brass Daisy Airdate: April 2, 1984 Runtime: 24 minutes Starring: Sarah Dunn, Jeison Wallace, Hamish Bartle, Roy Billing, Susan Wi…

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752 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – The Plot to Kill a City

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John and Eugene discuss the time Buck Rogers pits himself again the lamest group of assassins the galaxy can muster, and they ponder the riddle, “Why are they even a threat?” It’s the two-part episode, The Plot to Kill a City. The Plot to Kill a City Airdate: October 11–18, 1979 Runtime: 96 minutes (two-part episode) Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray…

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751 – Dr. Phibes Rises Again 1:06:06

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It’s hard to keep a good Phibes down. Would it be as hard to keep a bad Phibes down? Ben and Eugene discuss the 1972 The Abominable Dr. Phibes sequel, Dr. Phibes Rises Again. Dr. Phibes Rises Again Release Date: July 5, 1972 Runtime: 89 minutes Starring: Vincent Price, Robert Quarry, Valli Kemp, Peter Cushing, Beryl Reid, Terry-Thomas, Peter Jeffre…

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750 – Bugs – Girl Power 1:08:46

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This week, Simon and Eugene look at Bugs, Series 4, Episode 3, Girl Power. When they discuss child geniuses being given the idiot ball, how convincingly Ed and Beckett are at getting duped, and when the Intel Pentium 7 chip came out. Girl Power Airdate: July 25, 1998 Runtime: 48 minutes Starring: Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Steven Houghton, Jan…

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749 – Space Rangers – The Trial

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Kenneth and Eugene finally arrive at the final episode of Space Rangers with, the Trial.By Lone Locust Productions

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748 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Vegas in Space 48:18

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This week, John and Eugene look at the Buck Rogers in the 25th century episode, Vegas in Space, where we ask the questions, do you see mirrors or a piano keyboard, and can Buck be a bigger SOB to Wilma than he was in the movie, we also reflect on Gil Gerard’s moment of acting. Vegas in Space Airdate: October 4, 1979 Runtime: 48 minutes Starring: Gi…

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747 – The Abominable Dr. Phibes 55:40

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This week, on World Beyond movie Night, Ben and Eugene dip their toes into comedy/horror Diesel Punk with The Abominable Dr. Phibes. The Abominable Dr. Phibes Release Date: May 18, 1971 Runtime: 94 minutes Starring: Vincent Price, Joseph Cotten, Virginia North, Hugh Griffith, Terry-Thomas, Peter Jeffrey, Aubrey Woods, Susan Travers, David Hutcheson…

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746 – Bugs – Sacrifice to Science 1:02:00

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This week, Simon and Eugene look at Season 4, Episode 2 of Bugs, Sacrifice to Science. They discuss the naming of government security departments, the difference between boathouses and houseboats, and whether you could be excused for not trusting scientists if you only ever meet the mad ones. Sacrifice to Science Airdate: July 18, 1998 Runtime: 48 …

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745 – Space Rangers – The Entertainer 54:40

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A washed-up comedian, Buddy Hackett, arrives for a show, and there’s a disaster… No, that description might just be a little too meta. A washed-up comedian, Lenny Hacker, is en route for a show, and there’s a disaster. The Space Rangers team has to rescue him from a notorious prison planet. Kenneth and Eugene discuss The Entertainer.…

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744 – Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Planet of the Slave Girls 1:08:44

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Investigating a mystery on the planet of the slave girls. Tough job, and only one man in the 25th century is up to it: Capt. Buck Rogers! John and Eugene discuss Planet of the Slave Girls. Planet of the Slave Girls Airdate: September 27–28, 1979 Runtime: ~95 minutes (as two-part episode) Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O’Connor, Felix Silla, M…

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743 – The Day After Tomorrow 48:19

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Between seasons 1 and 2 of Space: 1999, Gerry Anderson took another stab at space opera, this time with an eye towards teachiing children about Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity. How well did that plan go? Find out as Ben and Eugene discuss The Day After Tomorrow. (AKA, Into Infinity) The Day After Tomorrow (Into Infinity) Airdate: December 9…

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742 – Bugs – Absent Friends 1:09:36

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Simon and Eugene pick up where they left off on their coverage of bugs, this time with the opening episode of series 4, Absent Friends. Where they rant… er… discuss recasting, retcons, recasting, cliffhangers, and recasting. Absent Friends Airdate: July 11, 1998 Runtime: 48 minutes Starring: Jaye Griffiths, Jesse Birdsall, Steven Houghton, Jan Harv…