Boston SciFi Presents

Garen Daly, Executive Producer

Exploring sci-fi, fantasy and speculative films through the lens of imagination & imagery.

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SciFi TV: The New Golden Age

Boston SciFi Presents

10/08/21 • 47 min

Back in the day, science fiction on television was all TWILIGHT ZONE, OUTER LIMITS, the original STAR TREK, and if you really pushed it, MY FAVORITE MARTIAN.
These days the plots are intricate, and smart. These days the shows push boundaries no TV show has pushed before. These days it is the reboot of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. These days it is the edgy,THE EXPANSE. These days it is a throwback STRANGER THINGS. These days it was once unfilmmable FOUNDATION. Oh, did we mention how incredible the SFX are?
Boston ScIFi takes a deep dive into the how and the why we are seeing and experiencing so much great TV. Listen in. The Future is Now. The Golden Age of TV is Now.
Joining MC Michelle Barbera is Den of Geek's TV maven Michael Ahr and MIT Tech Review's Erin Underwood.

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The Drive to Mars

Boston SciFi Presents

07/18/21 • 55 min

"The Drive to Mars" was recorded live on Facebook and YouTube on June 8th, 2021 at 7pm.
Michelle and guests discuss the recent news about the Red Planet and the films that have portrayed it throughout the cinematic age.
Hosted by: Michelle Barbera
Guests: Wes Hazard and Ken Reid
Meet our guest, WES HAZARD: A comic, storyteller, and actor seen on ABC & PBS Wes brings wit, energy, and honesty to the stage. Named 1 of Boston’s “5 Comics To Watch” by The Boston Globe, he’s been heard on the Risk! podcast, The MOTH Podcast, and is a 3x Jeopardy! Champion.
Meet our Guest KEN REID: Ken Reid is an (on hiatus, thanks Global Pandemic) stand up comedian and host of the TV Guidance Counselor Podcast. He has appeared on TBS, Comedy Central, NPR, PBS and at Comic Cons across the nation!

Boston SciFi Presents Disruptive Films, Part One

Boston SciFi Presents

12/05/22 • 43 min

Certain films have changed the landscape. In this episode of Boston SciFi Presents, we look at five such films. Joining the conversation are Erin Underwood, Event Producer for The MIT Technology Review and Michael Ahr, Multimedia Content producer for Den of Geek. Host is Gare Daly, Festival Director of The 48th Boston Science Fiction Film Festival & Marathon

S2, E4: BostonSciFi: Inside an Audio Drama

Boston SciFi Presents

10/06/22 • 35 min

Whether listening while driving, or in the comfy confines of your den, audio dramas, an extension of podcasts, have emerged as a creative outlet for many. They may also be calling cards to Hollywood. Joining this episode of Boston SciFi, is EJ Kavounas. EJ is the Producer of BROKEN ROAD, an audio drama.
He explores the history of audio dramas, and how they are influencing the modern entertainment world.
Host: Garen Daly, Festival Director, Boston SciFi

Last Ship to Proxima Centauri

Boston SciFi Presents

03/31/22 • 27 min

"Highly imaginative" - Portland Press herald
Clauder Competion award winner!
An errant spaceship has finally arrived at the new home world from a devastated Earth. Expecting a hero's welcome, they are surprised to find they are unwanted. Playwright Greg Lam, director Kevin R. Free and Literary Manager Todd Backus explore the themes, the challenges and the importance of using science fiction in stage productions.
Host: Garen Daly; Producer/director: Mark Sherwood

ATOMIC BOMBS ON FILM

Boston SciFi Presents

10/26/23 • 48 min

Prometheus was a Titan who stole fire from the Gods and gave it to humanity. Ever since then, humans have grappled with the ambivalence of technological advancement and the sometimes inherent destructiveness of that which was created. This is no more evident than in films about, or featuring atomic bombs. From THE BEGINNING OF THE END (1947) to OPPENHEIMER (2023) movies have showed our intimate feelings about what we hath wrought. And now, there is a new technological advancement that threatens something more than just fire, how we think. Join MC Garen Daly along with film programmer Melissa Starker and film director Dave Gianacola as they open the bomb bay doors and drop a new podcast.
Some fo the films discussed: Gojira, Blast from the Past, Terminator 2, DR Strangelove and more

Live Long & Prosper

Boston SciFi Presents

04/15/22 • 42 min

Star Trek began in 1966. Now 60 years later, it has spawned numerous films TV shows and inspired cultural changes. It has boldly gone where few franchises have gone before. Den of Geek's Michael Ahr & director Ben Myers join Boston SciFi Festival Director Garen Daly in a conversation on how a ground breaking TV show has lived long and prospered.

Going Ape! A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast

Boston SciFi Presents

07/27/23 • 46 min

From King Kong in 1933 to Rise of the Planet of the Apes, films have used simians as stand-ins for racism, colonialism and even lawyers. Please join film review Erin Underwood and Boston Hassle critic Oscar Goff as they look at the evolutionary of apes on screen.

MC: Garen Daly; Producer: Irene Leite; Director: Mark Sherwood
Next: Atomic Bombs
Coming Soon: Drive-In Movie Theatres

RELEASE THE KRAKEN! A Boston SciFi Presents Podcast

Boston SciFi Presents

07/13/23 • 46 min

Sea Monsters have been with us since humans began venturing out into unknown waters. These denizen of the deep are known to have devoured sailors. They can be revenge seeking creatures of destruction. Comely maidens have been sacrificed to satisfy some dark, primitive obsession lurking within them. And movies have been fascinated by them. Let share that fascination. Please listen in as Alexis den Boggende and Oscar Goff from The Boston Hassle join Boston SciFi Festival Director Garen Daly to talk the Creature from the Black Lagoon, Jaws, Moby Dick, The Host and, of course, the Kraken.

Death of the Art House

Boston SciFi Presents

07/29/22 • 41 min

Covid has changed many things. One off the things they have changed is the movies. With the release of TOP GUN MAVERICK, it seems that Hollywood is back, and maybe it is. What is not back are art houses. They are struggling and it looks like they maybe dying. To explore that Boston SciFi has asked Jon Fitzgerald and Ian Judge to join us. Jon is a film maker, and cofound er of the SlamDance Film Festival. Ian is the Creative Director fo Boston's venerable Somerville Theatre. The host ion Garen Daly, Festival Director for the 48th Boston Science Ficiton FIlm Festival (Feb 15-20, 2023). Listen in as we discuss what's working, what's not and if there is even a future for art houses

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How many episodes does Boston SciFi Presents have?

Boston SciFi Presents currently has 39 episodes available.

What topics does Boston SciFi Presents cover?

The podcast is about Sci-Fi, Film Interviews, Films, Virtual Reality, Podcasts, Movies and Tv & Film.

What is the most popular episode on Boston SciFi Presents?

The episode title 'Boston SciFi Presents SF48 Film Festival Highlights' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Boston SciFi Presents?

The average episode length on Boston SciFi Presents is 47 minutes.

How often are episodes of Boston SciFi Presents released?

Episodes of Boston SciFi Presents are typically released every 20 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Boston SciFi Presents?

The first episode of Boston SciFi Presents was released on Jul 18, 2021.

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Boston SciFi Presents

Garen Daly, Executive Producer

Top 10 Boston SciFi Presents Episodes

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When was the first episode of Boston SciFi Presents?

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