Red Hulk Crashes Valentine’s, Star Trek Goes Rogue & is Mary Poppins ACTUALLY Sci-fi?! | Future Frontiers
Release Date: 02/06/2025
Doctor Strangelove & Young Frankenstein: Satirising the Mad Scientist | MAD SCIENCE Pt 14
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This week on Journey Through Sci-Fi, we examine how Stanley Kubrick's Doctor Strangelove (1964) and Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein (1974). cleverly parody the mad scientist archetype. Whether it's triggering global catastrophe or reanimating the dead, these films remind us that playing god can lead to comedic—and catastrophic—consequences. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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The Absent-Minded Professor & The Nutty Professor: Swinging Scientists of ’60s Sci-Fi Cinema | MAD SCIENCE Pt 13
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​In this episode, we take a comedic detour into 60s sci-fi as we revisit Disney's "The Absent-Minded Professor" and Jerry Lewis' "The Nutty Professor." From gravity-defying Flubber to the egotistical Buddy Love, we unpack how these eccentric inventors helped shape the mad scientist archetype. Expect flying cars, chaotic labs, and a surprising amount of heart as we explore the cultural legacy of these iconic sci-fi comedies. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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Mickey 17 Lands, A Secret Sci-Fi Musical & Daredevil’s Brutal Return | Future Frontiers
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Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 is here—but can it live up to the hype? Meanwhile, Netflix drops The Electric State with a mind-blowing $250M budget… and audiences aren’t impressed. Plus, Daredevil: Born Again gets brutal, The End gives us a sci-fi musical, and we dig into Wheel of Time season 3. All that, plus listener questions! (Oh, and gold star if you catch Matt’s cat's podcast cameo) Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or shows, or thoughts on past episodes? Share your personal experiences, predictions, or debates with us!...
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Eyes Without a Face & The Skin I Live In: Stolen Skin & Sinister Surgeons | MAD SCIENCE Pt 12
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When science and obsession collide. We break down Eyes Without a Face (1960) and The Skin I Live In (2011), two chilling films about stolen faces, extreme body modifications, and the horror of losing yourself—literally. With guest Mike Muncer (Evolution of Horror), we discuss mad scientists, surgical nightmares, and the disturbing legacy of these two films. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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The Man with Two Brains & The Brain That Wouldn't Die: Love, Lust & Loose Brains | MAD SCIENCE Pt 11
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From The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’s predatory surgeon to The Man with Two Brains’s lusty neurosurgeon, mad science films often mix unethical experiments with unchecked libido. We examine how these films handle (or fail to handle) their problematic gender dynamics and how exploitation cinema shaped the portrayal of scientists on screen. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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The Fly 1986 & 1957: One Tiny Mistake, One Giant Body Horror | MAD SCIENCE Pt 10
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This week, we're discussing The Fly—both the 1958 and 1986 versions—to talk about teleportation experiments gone very, very wrong. From the old-school murder mystery of the original to Cronenberg’s stomach-churning body horror, we dissect what makes these films ultimate mad science nightmares. Listen now... before your DNA gets scrambled Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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Red Hulk Crashes Valentine’s, Star Trek Goes Rogue & is Mary Poppins ACTUALLY Sci-fi?! | Future Frontiers
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We're back with our sci-fi check-in! This month, we dive into Dune: Prophecy, Kraven, and Wallace & Gromit's latest adventure (yes, really). We also break down new releases, including Star Trek: Section 31, Companion, and Captain America: Brave New World. Plus, we debate whether Mary Poppins is secretly sci-fi and answer your listener mail! 🛸💥 🎧 Tune in now – and yes, Matt still hasn’t watched Dark. Want to be a part of the podcast? Got a burning sci-fi question, recommendations for movies or shows, or thoughts on past episodes? Share your personal experiences, predictions, or...
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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids & The Incredible Shrinking Man: Small Mistakes, Big Problems | MAD SCIENCE Pt 9
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What happens when science makes you way too small? This week, we’re diving into accidental shrinking in sci-fi, from the eerie existential crisis of The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957) to the backyard-sized adventure of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989). Join us as we explore the thrills, fears, and fun of shrinking stories—why they captivate us, what they say about our place in the universe, and why a simple ant can become the scariest movie monster of all. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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Jurassic Park & The Man in the White Suit: Science for Sale! | MAD SCIENCE Pt 8
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From high-tech fabric to genetically engineered dinos, we discuss The Man in the White Suit (1951) and Jurassic Park (1993), as Mad Science meets commerce in this weeks episode. What happens when groundbreaking inventions threaten the balance of power—and profits? We explore the ethical dilemmas, corporate greed, and unintended consequences behind these sci-fi classics. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
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Severance Season 1 Recap: Theories, Spoilers, and WTF Moments!
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Get ready to step back into the office… if you dare! With Severance season 2 just around the corner, we’re releasing our deep dive into the mind-bending first series! While we enjoy our festive break (before reality and work hit), this spoiler-filled recap is the perfect refresher for all you fans gearing up for more Lumon Industries intrigue. We unpack the sci-fi thriller that had everyone buzzing—Apple TV+’s twisty take on workplace weirdness. Visit our website Follow us on Add us on Like us on Follow us on Support the podcast on
info_outlineWe're back with our sci-fi check-in! This month, we dive into Dune: Prophecy, Kraven, and Wallace & Gromit's latest adventure (yes, really). We also break down new releases, including Star Trek: Section 31, Companion, and Captain America: Brave New World. Plus, we debate whether Mary Poppins is secretly sci-fi and answer your listener mail! 🛸💥
🎧 Tune in now – and yes, Matt still hasn’t watched Dark.
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