Episode 029. Preamble. (01:11) Introducing Actor Writer Aarti Hari Chopra (04:08) Dune and the way people see themselves in stories, (16:20) AI Coming for Artists Jobs, Propaganda, and the power of celebrities, (29:13) Obelisks, Discussion on History, we’re all just humans, and Who is running the world? (51:39) Writing the Scene: The Most Emotionally Edible Feast. Aarti plays the part of Aubrey, a dog owner about to prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner when she is abducted by Aliens from space planning to prepare a meal of their own. (53:37) Aubrey chooses (A2) to help the Aliens with their cooking skills. (55:33) Aubrey chooses (B3) to consult the Aliens on what to prepare for their meal. (58:23) Aubrey decides (C1) to teach the Aliens how to cook. (1:04:37) Aubrey wants (D2) to learn more about their world. (1:09:47) Aubrey chooses (E1) to impress the Aliens with an elaborate Thanksgiving spread. (1:16:22) Aubrey wants (F1) to convince the Aliens she must serve the meal; not be the meal. (1:21:35) Aubrey opts (G1) to craft a profound, culturally resonant meaning for the feast. Happy Thanksgiving!

Episode 028. The Shutdown is about to end, Ted’s Moon Base Alpha T-shirt, and the idea to have a bare-chested booth at ComiCon. (04:47) Predator: Badlands, (35:16) Veterans Day observation, Ted talks about his service in the US Navy, (38:25) President Woodrow Wilson’s Message to America on the first Armistice Day, (42:00) Kwinn talks about his service in the US Marine Corps.

Episode 027. Preamble. (01:17) Movie: Mars Attacks. (20:34) Netflix and Comcast Interested in Buying Warner Bros Discovery, (27:30) Control: The Illusion of Choice. (41:04) Kwinn’s Fan Made Star Wars Movie Begins Filming.

Episode 026. Kwinn’s Preparation for the fan-made Star Wars film. (06:12) Recommended Sci-Fi Movies for Halloween, (28:23) 2025-PN7 Earth’s quasi-satellite. (35:22) Star-studded movies are losing money and the shrinking attention span of audiences.

Episode 025. Ted Describes a Family Wedding He Recently Attended and Introduces Bradley Walker. (03:09) Demon Slayer, (21:27) Berserk, (41:01) Attack on Titan (52:47) and Sci-Fi Happy Hour Playhouse: The Challenge of Master Ted’s Dojo.

Episode 024. Ted talks a tad about the ongoing government shutdown and Kwinn shares a little about the Star Wars fan film he’s making. (09:27) Next, we discuss our impression of Tron: Ares, (18:33) the character of Ares, the disconnect with audience expectations, and Depeche Mode. (28:32) The story lacked something and why was Kevin Flynn so old? (40:38) We move onto the Predator: Badlands trailer, and the release date will be preceded by Predator: Prey, and the PG-13 rating. (49:26) Benjamin Wallfisch and Sarah Schachner credited for composing the score.

Episode 023. An introduction to author Chris Tannhauser, he describes his work and shares how he grew into writing. (07:44) Next, we read an excerpt from Chris’ piece titled ENDNOTES FROM THE NEW PHRENOLOGY, an entertaining and vivid story about wizards, and Ted analyzes MOSTLY SKIN, Chris’ alternate history of the Weinermobile. Chris explains how he sees the short story format as an experience. (26:40) Chris’ favorite movies. (32:43) Chris discusses his use of music for writing and how cooperation is the genius of our species. (47:16) Chris talks about writing tools and how the novel LIGHT is a brilliant work of science-fiction. (55:41) Writing the Scene: Thief in Dracula’s Castle where we follow Chris (as the Thief) along a “choose your adventure” story. (58:56) The Thief initially wants to hit the tavern and drink but decides to don his baby-skin slippers for Option 2. (01:01:43) The Thief surprises everyone when he whips out his baseball bat with the Pelvis of a Saint lashed to its end and goes on the attack for Option 2. (1:04:31) The Thief plants the Pelvis of a Saint as a trap for Option 3. (01:07:40) The Thief descends towards the Crypt’s Chapel for Option 2. (01:10:31) The Thief chooses to throw the doors wide open and offer the Count a business proposal. (01:14:54) The Thief goes for the grab whilst taking a big dramatic swig. (01:18:17) The Thief uses the vampire toilet for his escape for Option 2. (01:20:45) The Thief chooses to do things we don’t understand for Option 2. (01:23:17) The Thief chooses to flee into the night; his new womb for Option 2.

Episode 022. Looming government shutdown. (08:28) Movie trailer: Tron: Ares. (14:28) AI generated actress Tilly Norwood. (34:29) AI cultural icons; role models. (44:40) Robots taking jobs of human workers.