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Tag: Sci-Fi Book Club

  • Episode 597: Yautja, Genetics and You

    Episode 597: Yautja, Genetics and You

    This week we jump from stand-up comedy, missing co-hosts, and fallen plant heroes in Real Life into pre-life genes, ancient genetic risks, and cosmic-scale evolution in Future or Now — before closing out with Predator: Badlands, franchise nostalgia, and a deep appreciation for Yautja lore. Real Life Ben was not present this week. The official…

  • Episode 594: Hope, Ice, and Non-Human Intelligence

    Episode 594: Hope, Ice, and Non-Human Intelligence

    This week’s episode is a very real-life-heavy one, with winter storms, family travel chaos, sick kids, and a surprising amount of ice setting the tone. From a memorable Nashville trip and pop culture check-ins to a passionate Star Trek defense and thoughtful sci-fi discussion, we settle in for a conversational episode that leans into where…