Alienating the Audience
Andrew Heaton
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The Black Hole - Movie Club
Alienating the Audience
09/17/20 • 49 min
"The Black Hole" is Disney's 1979 answer to Star Wars--which didn't work out quite as well. It's a fun romp, involving telepaths, snarky robots, and a spacey Captain Nero. Although it has... some issues. Nick Sperdute and Andrew Young join to discuss on ATA's first inaugural Movie Club!
Vagabonding: The Return of Nick
Alienating the Audience
08/13/20 • 10 min
It turns out, rumors of Nick's demise have been greatly exaggerated.
Cast: Andrew Heaton, Nick Sperdute, and Jared Berman as Joeblobe
A Clockwork Orange’s Secret Extra Chapter
Alienating the Audience
11/14/24 • 78 min
Anthony Burgess wrote his dystopian novel “A Clockwork Orange” in 1962, but two different versions appeared on either side of the Atlantic. The American version stops at chapter twenty, whereas the British version has an extra twenty-first chapter, which totally changes the book. Brian Brushwood joins to discuss.
Doublethinking George Orwell's 1984
Alienating the Audience
11/16/23 • 96 min
Is 1984 prophetic, or merely a terrifying dystopia? What makes this haunting book so engaging on a literary level? Josh Jennings returns to discuss.
The Bioethics of “Gattaca”
Alienating the Audience
05/27/21 • 61 min
“Gattaca” (1997) explores a dystopian future where inequality is staggering--and genetic. Andrew Mayne joins the show to discuss the implications of genetic engineering and to what extent it should be avoided morally or prohibited legally.
There Are Infinite You's in the Multiverse
Alienating the Audience
10/19/23 • 46 min
How does the multiverse shake out in science fiction? What are the tropes, and what are the implications?
Scottish scifi twins Dickie and Stone Lynch join to discuss.
If You Leave the Holodeck On Too Long...
Alienating the Audience
07/18/23 • 92 min
Logan's Run is Afraid of Baby Boomers
Alienating the Audience
06/24/21 • 60 min
"Logan's Run" (1976) explores a society where everyone dies aged 30. In the most campy, over-the-top 70s scifi romp imaginable, it explores fear of ageing, fear of death, fear of infantalization... and fear of Baby Boomers.
Galaxy Quest is the Greatest Sci-fi Comedy, Ever
Alienating the Audience
04/01/21 • 42 min
“Galaxy Quest” is the greatest parody of Star Trek imaginable... without technically being Star Trek. Nick Sperdute and Erin Macdonald join the show to discuss what makes the show so memorable--and hilarious.
Links to the film and the referenced documentary at www.mightyheaton.com/goodscifi
P4 The Politics of Star Wars
Alienating the Audience
11/15/19 • 48 min
Stephen Kent is the host of "Beltway Banthas" and joins Heaton to discuss the politics of Star Wars.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Alienating the Audience have?
Alienating the Audience currently has 158 episodes available.
What topics does Alienating the Audience cover?
The podcast is about Scifi, Fiction, Humor, Comedy, Podcasts and Science Fiction.
What is the most popular episode on Alienating the Audience?
The episode title 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Alienating the Audience?
The average episode length on Alienating the Audience is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of Alienating the Audience released?
Episodes of Alienating the Audience are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Alienating the Audience?
The first episode of Alienating the Audience was released on Nov 15, 2019.
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