Ep. 12 Battle Mechs
Battle Mechs Whether it's Battletech, Aliens, Star Wars, or Pacific Rim, sci-fi is obsessed with mechanized suits of armor. One would think that with the advancements in AI, robots and…
Ep. 11 They Live’s Hoffman Lenses
THEY LIVE's Hoffman Lenses In John Carpenter's classic THEY LIVE, The main character puts on a pair of sunglasses and is shown a whole hidden world of subtle alien invasion…
Ep. 10 Acme’s Portable Holes
Portable Holes Portable Holes have been an Acme brand staple for years. Who wouldn't want the ability to walk through a wall, or instantly travel sort distances? Well I get…
Ep. 09 Iron Man’s Armor
Iron Man's Armor Arguably one of the coolest technical marvels in the fictional universe (no pun intended), Tony Stark's suit is actually a hybrid of several advanced systems: Propulsion, communication,…
Ep. 08 Matter Transporter
Beginning with the original The Fly, and popularized through Star Trek, Matter Transporters have been a staple of Sci-Fi since the beginning. Given the current state of travel, who wouldn't…
Ep. 07 Mr. Fusion
Who doesn't want a small, portable nuclear generator? Well Back to the Future may have planted the seed, that is the end of our national energy problem. We discuss fusion…
Ep. 06 Hoverboards
Ever since Back to the Future II came out, everyone has wanted a hoverboard. The idea of a floating skateboard inspired a generation of engineers, who have come out with…
Ep. 05 Spider-Man’s Web-Shooters
Everyone knows Spider-Man. He has been a comic book hero for 55 years, and has several movies based on his exploits. One of the more intriguing aspects to his persona…