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Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow with Kevin Bupp#884 From Tech to Tenants: George’s Journey, Data-Driven Deals, and the Ma & Pa AdvantageGeorge Roberts is the founder of Roberts Capital Enterprises, a multi family investment group that focuses on value-add opportunities. In addition to owning over 550 units as an active multi family investor, he is also an avid passive investor and holds investments with a number of other sponsors. His passive investments include over 600 multi family units, car washes, early-stage companies, as well as triple-netreal estate. Before devoting himself to commercial real estate full-time, George worked as an award-winning data scientist and bioscientist with nearly 800 citations in the fields of genomics, microbiology, and physiology. George also hosts the popular YouTube Channel “Th...2025-04-1429 min
The Daily MastermindUnlocking Success Through Personal Branding with Shark Kevin HarringtonIn this episode of The Daily Mastermind, host George Wright III kicks off a 10-day series featuring the top Valiant CEO magazine covers of 2024. He highlights a deep-dive interview with Kevin Harrington, renowned entrepreneur from Shark Tank, discussing the transformative power of personal branding. Kevin shares key moments, strategies, and actionable insights that have propelled his success, including impactful stories and steps to establish one's brand authority. Featuring examples like the dramatic growth of Celsius stock and success stories from Kevin’s 'Day with a Shark' event, the episode underscores the necessity of personal branding in today's digital landscape. Ad...2025-02-0513 min
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin GoetzGeorge Folsey Jr. (Veteran Film Editor & Producer) on Film Editing and the Art of the "Fix"Send Kevin a Text Message(Interview recorded Aug 14, 2024 and released Nov 6, 2024. George Folsey Jr. died on December 29th, 2024 at the age of 85. Thank you, George, for all that you gave to this industry--you will be missed.)In this episode of "Don't Kill the Messenger," host Kevin Goetz sits down with George Folsey Jr., the legendary film editor and producer whose illustrious career spans over five decades. Folsey Jr. has collaborated with acclaimed directors like John Landis, Eli Roth, and Paul Feig and is known for his work on films including Trading Places, An American Werewolf...2024-11-0642 min
Chez Kevin Razy#51 CHEZ KEVIN RAZY : GAZA, LIBAN : JUSQU'OÙ IRA BIBI ?Bienvenue dans le 51ème épisode de "Chez Kevin Razy". Avec mon pote sociologue Dr. Hamza, on se réunit pour parler de ce qui se passe dans la vie comme dans un groupe WhatsApp. Entre humour et sociologie, on ne s'interdit aucun sujet.Pour soutenir notre podcast :https://fr.tipeee.com/ckr-podcast/Rejoins notre canal Telegram :https://t.me/CKRnews▬▬▬▬▬▬ DANS CET EPISODE ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬On lit vos commentaires !News HMD : Un chirurgien en France opère un patient qui est à PékinL'Etat Algérien attaque Sarah KnafoLes USA en...2024-09-281h 53
The Kevin Miller PodcastGeorge Mumford: Find Greater Success By Learning To Just Be You & Be For YouI grew up focused on performing. I’m an introvert who doesn’t care for the stage. The performing I’m talking about is being able and capable and winning and achieving and being limitless with no weaknesses. I found a lot of achievement, and heartache, by treating myself as a tool to achieve things. And I missed my potential. Being the fullness of me. In my quest, I’ve found George Mumford. George has worked with basketball legends Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and countless other NBA players, pro athletes in many sports, Olympians, executives, and artists. George d...2024-09-161h 33
The Kevin Miller PodcastGeorge Mumford: Find Greater Success By Learning To Just Be You & Be For YouI grew up focused on performing. I’m an introvert who doesn’t care for the stage. The performing I’m talking about is being able and capable and winning and achieving and being limitless with no weaknesses. I found a lot of achievement, and heartache, by treating myself as a tool to achieve things. And I missed my potential. Being the fullness of me. In my quest, I’ve found George Mumford. George has worked with basketball legends Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, and countless other NBA players, pro athletes in many sports, Olympians, executives, and artists. George d...2024-09-161h 33
239 Real Estate RoundtableRed Hot Naple:The Secrets to Thriving in Southwest Florida Real Estate with George Oberdorste - EP 6👨💼With Special Guest: George Oberdorster
In this episode, we sit down with George Oberdorster, a top real estate agent at Real Brokerage who leads the Red Hot Naples team. George shares his 16 years of real estate experience, detailing his journey from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a successful realtor in Southwest Florida. Battling ADHD and dyslexia, George's story is one of determination and resilience. He discusses his failed attempts at passing the real estate test and his initial foray into loan officer work, which wasn't his passion. George highlights how his background in loans has been ben...2024-06-2439 min
TrueLifeKevin Holt - Living Beyond BoundariesSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. District216Marquee Event:District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee EventIntroducing the enigmatic Kevin Holt, a soul who dances to the rhythm of life’s melodies and explores the mysteries of existence with an insatiable curiosity. As an author, traveler, and connoisseur...2024-04-281h 57
Simple Faith with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 305: Rusty George & Kevin Burrell - "Minister Disguised As A Scout"Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch. 2024-04-1028 minLeading Simple with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 305: Rusty George & Kevin Burrell - "Minister Disguised As A Scout"Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch. 2024-04-1028 min
The Suffering PodcastEpisode 167: The Suffering of Freedom with George DrostSend us a textGeorge T. Drost, a distinguished attorney and curator of art, has a life story that mirrors the resilience and triumph of the human spirit. Born in former Czechoslovakia during one of the darkest periods in history, George's early years were marred by the harsh realities of World War II. His parents were compelled to divorce, and his father faced the brutal fate of being forced into a work camp under the Gestapo.In a heartbreaking decision to protect their family, George's parents chose to leave him in the Czech and...2024-02-251h 08
Jess Get HiredEpisode 60: The Domino Effect of Problem Solving with Kevin DunlapTitle: The Domino Effect of Problem Solving | Jess Get Hired Podcast with Kevin A Dunlap
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In this episode of the Jess Get Hired Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back the incredible entrepreneur and author, Kevin A Dunlap. We dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey, discussing the challenges, the thrill of solving problems, and the sweet spot where passion and success intersect. Kevin shares gems from his own experiences, including insights from his real estate ventures and the creation of his Optimal Performance Academy. Our chat revolves around the idea that problem-solving is woven into the fabric of entrepreneurship...2023-11-1427 min
Crowdfunding AcademyUsing trade shows for your crowfdunding project w/ Bezier Games George sits down with Kevin, the spokesperson and trade show manager from Bezier Games -- who are the brilliant minds behind the wildly entertaining game, "Colossal Cat in the Box" & "Castles of Mad King Ludwig." Together, they unpack the secrets to hosting a successful and budget-friendly trade show experience. From cost-effective booth strategies, like using rented U-Hauls, to the magic of Amazon for last-minute supplies, Kevin highlights the art of making an impression without breaking the bank. They also touch on the nuances of the game industry and share fascinating insights on efficient reward strategies to...2023-09-2028 minLeading Simple with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 271: Kevin Lloyd makes EQ simpleI had a chance to meet Kevin Lloyd, a pastor from North Carolina, and I knew I wanted him to join me on the podcast. Kevin shares his journey to becoming an executive pastor and provides insights on navigating leadership challenges while developing faith. He also opens up about the spiritual disciplines he adopted to help him stay grounded and connected to God during his transition. Kevin stresses the importance of godly relationships and finding rest. He also opens up about his experiences of loneliness while moving into his new role.We shift gears to dig into...2023-08-1634 min
People, Process, Progress with Kevin PannellDiscover the Reality of the American Nuclear Energy Sector with George Pannell (Part 2) | KEV Talks #32In Discover the Reality of the American Nuclear Energy Sector with George Pannell (Part 2) | KEV Talks #32, George Pannell, an expert in American Nuclear Energy, expertly explains the mechanics of nuclear power plants and the contributing factors to America's nuclear power stagnation and proposes measures to mitigate our dependence on foreign nations for energy.2023-06-201h 45
Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi87: BMX Darings Dodging Simple Felonies"Does a spaceship make it sci-fi?" Come along with us for an episode that was originally recorded in January of 2021, deep in the throes of the pandemic. So, does this mean The Busy Dads are back? More will be revealed. What it DOES mean is that we had a few episodes "in the can" and there is no way we couldn't just thrust them upon the world. Join Kevin & George as we wonder on whether ET: The Extra-Terrestrial is more of a fairy tale or a science fiction movie. We t...2023-05-2547 min
The Mind Of George ShowHow to Ignite Your Behaviors to Accomplish Your Mission with Kevin KartchnerWhen it comes to actually creating results within your business, we often focus on the wrong thing. Taking a step back and looking at the foundation of how you create change, you can drastically improve your business and life. In this episode with special guest Kevin Kartchner, you’re able to learn right alongside George how you can ignite your behaviors through a simple goal process, sleeping, and starting your day differently.In this episode, George and his special guest Kevin Kartchner are also diving into:Proximity to those who see what is possible for you is...2023-05-0542 min
TrueLifeKevin Holt - Through The Eyes of a Swiss NationalSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. District216Marquee Event:District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee EventIn this episode we get some insight into the world through the eyes of a Swiss National. Culture, Politics, & Relationships, from a different perspective. www.kevinholt.mehttp://linkedin.co...2023-04-101h 08
TrueLifeKevin Holt - So, She Left You: A Handbook for Divorced MenSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US🚨🚨Curious about the future of psychedelics? Imagine if Alan Watts started a secret society with Ram Dass and Hunter S. Thompson… now open the door. District216Marquee Event:District216 "Death & Psychedelics" Marquee Eventwww.kevinholt.mehttp://linkedin.com/in/real-kevin-holtA candid, real life story about life, love, & loss. I love to read books that allow the reader an honest look inside th...2023-04-0947 min
Son of a BlitchEp. 20 - Kevin Estela (Field Craft Survival, Author of "101 Skills You Need To Survive In The Woods")Send us a textIn this episode, George Blitch sits down with Kevin Estela, who is a best selling author and the Lead Survival Instructor for Fieldcraft Survival. A lifelong outdoorsman with over 2 decades of teaching in the great outdoors, Kevin is well versed in bushcraft and survival skills. Kevin is the former Lead Survival Instructor of the Wilderness Learning Center under the late Marty Simon. Kevin is the author of "101 Skills You Need to Survive in the Woods" and over 150 published magazine titles. He regularly hones his capabilities...2023-02-131h 43
Don't Kill the Messenger with Movie Strategist Kevin GoetzGeorge Tillman Jr. (Director, Screenwriter, & Producer) on Filmmaking, Influences, & More!Send Kevin a Text MessageKevin is joined by the critically acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer George Tillman Jr. to discuss making movies from the heart.George Tillman Jr., Director, Producer, WriterWith a career spanning over two decades, George Tillman Jr. has brought a unique voice and perspective to the film industry, tackling a wide range of genres and themes in his work. He is best known for his films Soul Food, Men of Honor, and The Hate U Give, as well as for producing the successful Barbershop franchise....2023-01-0448 min
Your Intended MessageSelf-improvement Starts with Self: Kevin PalmieriPositive Self Talk leads to Positive Habits
Your action speaks louder than your words
Episode 116 (Kevin is based in New Hampshire)
In this conversation with Kevin Palmieri, we explore:
The power of both positive and negative habits
Recognize the value and purpose of pain
Leading your team by enhancing their value
The importance of seeking the next level of development
When mistakes can be valuable
Why it's powerful to do something for the first time
How you can escape self-imposed traps & limits
About Kevin Palmieri
Kevin is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next L...2022-10-1327 minLeading Simple with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 220: Kevin Burrell makes predicting winners and making disciples simpleI love getting to talk sports on the podcast, and man, have we had had some incredible guests this year, including Ned Yost from the Kansas City Royals and Marty Lamb from the LA Dodgers. (You can listen to my episodes with Ned and Marty here). Today, you’ll get to hear from Kevin Burrell. Kevin is a talent scout for the Chicago White Sox. I sit down with Kevin to talk shop as he takes me through what day-to-day life as a talent scout looks like. Kevin also shares his passion for discipleship, and how he liv...2022-09-2836 minLeading Simple with Rusty GeorgeEpisode 194: Kevin Queen simplifies how to lead through crisisRusty sits down with Kevin Queen, the lead pastor of Crosspoint Church as they talk about developing as a leader and getting creative in crisis. Kevin shares his experiences leading through a leadership transition, changing church culture, and a tornado.2022-03-3142 min
Martial Arts Media™ Business Podcast115 – Kevin Blundell – The Strategic Mindset Behind Running 23 Successful Martial Arts SchoolsIn this exclusive live recording from a recent Partner’s Intensive, Kevin Blundell from Kumiai Ryu Martial Arts System, shared some of the deeper details responsible for his martial arts business success.IN THIS EPISODE:Scaling your martial arts schools from 1 – 23 locationsBecoming the ‘go to’ martial arts school in a small communityWhat can martial arts schools model from country clubs?Strategies to replicate your skills amongst your staffThe science of an effective staff training programInvesting in your instructors with a salary scaleAttracting students into your leadership programHow to keep the quality across multiple martial arts locationsAnd more2021-05-1758 min
Living the DreamLTD Podcast E61: Former President George W Bush, We are all God’s Children. Every Life is PreciousLTD Podcast E61: Former President George W Bush, We are all God's Children. Every Life is Precious
The 74 year old commander in chief turned artist, George W. Bush talks about immigration and his heart towards the immigrants. With his paintings, he hopes he can help set a tone that is more respectful about the immigrant which may lead to reform of the system. He says, “The problem with the immigration debate is that one can create a lot of fear. They're coming after you. But it's a nation that is willing to accept the refugee or the ha...2021-05-0423 min
Living the DreamLTD Podcast E60: Former President George W Bush, Boarder Control with CompassionLTD Podcast E60: Former President George W Bush, Boarder Control with Compassion
In this interview with Hoda Kotb of TODAY, former President George W. Bush talks about immigration. “The beauty of immigration for our country's future has been over clouded by harsh rhetoric and I wanted to tell the stories of courage, compassion, hard work, entrepreneurship, patriotism.” He mainly paints veterans and immigrants because he has a kinship with veterans and got great empathy with immigrants. For a man like George W. Bush, his heart for the immigrants gives us a glimpse of the heart of God for h...2021-04-2720 minBusy Dads Do Sci-Fi80: Biblical Dude Decides Scripture FailsCome on now! I'm pretty sure that we've ALL slept with our own mothers at some point. Well, perhaps not to THAT extent. However, in this episode Kevin and George take a look at the amazing facts, incredibly coherent and occasionally incestuous timeline presented in the German Netflix series DARK. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTune...2021-01-051h 01Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi78: Burned Dude Dead Sawing FootWow. Winter Break seemed extra long this year. Kevin and George (and Producer Vic) are BACK...from the dead? Maaaaaaaybe. More specifically, they are back with the brand of mediocre podcast that only two busy dads can bring you. Sit back, relax and enjoy as we discuss the absolute brilliance of MAD MAX. Which is, apparently, NOT Road Warrior. Huh. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI...2020-12-0858 min
Skinterviews by Nathan & GeorgeSeason 2 Episode 11 Dr Kevin SadatiDr Kevin Sadati: Today on @Skinterviews by Nathan & George we go to the sunny west coast of Newport Beach California. @DrkevinSadati from @Aestheticloungeoc is on Skinterviews and he has a story for the ages. Listen in on Spotify, Stitcher or Apple podcast or watch us from our website www.therevenuedoctors.com on the Skinterviews by Nathan & George Season 2 tab to find out about Dr Sadati. He started as a Math whizz working for his family business, got drafted into the army to become a medic and then decided to move to the USA for b...2020-11-021h 14
dHarmic EvolutionGeorge Hillman, Songwriter, Musician, Engineer, Pastor, & God's GraceGeorge Hillman all the way from New Jersey is our guest today. Since 1994, George has been recording and performing his unique style of Christian music that’s a blend of pop-rock and R&B. George is a producer and has helped engineer, and produce songs for local, regional, and widely known Christian artists, such as singer-songwriter, Gary Oliver, guitarist Mike Deasey of The Wrecking Crew Fame, Jason Alvarez, and Daniel M Stutz. George is also a pastor at a Bloomfield, New Jersey Ministry. If you’ve been blessed to hear one of his songs, then you can...2020-07-311h 13
Podcasting Your Global CareerGeorge Hillman, Songwriter, Musician, Engineer, Pastor, & God's GraceGeorge Hillman all the way from New Jersey is our guest today. Since 1994, George has been recording and performing his unique style of Christian music that’s a blend of pop-rock and R&B. George is a producer and has helped engineer, and produce songs for local, regional, and widely known Christian artists, such as singer-songwriter, Gary Oliver, guitarist Mike Deasey of The Wrecking Crew Fame, Jason Alvarez, and Daniel M Stutz. George is also a pastor at a Bloomfield, New Jersey Ministry. If you’ve been blessed to hear one of his songs, then you can cert...2020-07-311h 13
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastCreating the We Mindset with Dr. Eric GeorgeAlthough we all try at times, we just can’t do it all nor can we do it alone. For our teams and organizations to become successful, we need to change this mindset. Kevin sits down with Dr. Eric George; hand surgeon, investor, philanthropist and author of We: Ditch the Me Mindset and Change the World. George recognized the importance of connection when he started treating patients from every background, ethnicity, age, and gender. He also realized in healthcare; you want the best outcome for your patient. This requires that I depend on you and you depend on me. It...2020-03-2530 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 77: Black Drowing Depths Scottish Fudgecake"Cockroaches." --Kevin In the third installment of our Inhuman Women Suite, Kevin and George take a look at the Jonathan Glazer flick UNDER THE SKIN. Scarlett Johannsen has come to Earth and she's seeking men to turn into intergalactic bloody soup. Perhaps you'd like to volunteer? Eh? You wanna be soup for Scarlett? No? Ok. Good job. Join us as we discuss a brilliant, moody and (some times) sad sci-fi flick. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we di...2019-04-0359 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp: 76: Bella Dolce Dripping She-Breast Fornication"That's why I had to move out of Highland Park." --George Often a monster movie comes with a level of suspension of disbelief. At times, that level can be asking too much from an audience. The movie SPRING, from film making duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead, is not one of those movies. The horror included doesn't ask you to check your brain at the door, nor is it too subtle or vague. It is both quiet and visceral and accomplishes these tasks while telling a very human story. Join Kevin and G...2019-03-201h 00Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 75: Blues Dominated Disaster Saturated Future"Let's just read the notes!" --Kevin IO is a Netflix original movie that we just couldn't. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on Instagram at busydadsdoscifi or e-mail us at busydadsdoscifi@gmail.com Theme...2019-03-0625 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 74: Biomechanical Damsels Dating Shiny Fatfaces"Subby Lawrence." --Kevin What is one of the worst things a movie can do? Is it when it's just bad? Is it when it's good but could be better? Perhaps both. However, as I write this, I find myself thinking that Robert Rodriguez's ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL managed to top both of those options. It's a movie that has so many good qualities that should make it great, but just barely falls short of legendary status. Agree? Disagree? Sound off and tune in as Kevin and George take a dip into the world tha...2019-02-2039 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 73: Brothers Ditching Deity Suspended FreaksEvery once in a while you come across a movie that was birthed of a fantastic idea. No one really nurtured it by giving it a huge budget or a ton of publicity, but it didn't really matter. Perhaps the lack thereof is actually what propelled the filmmakers to stay true to their vision. THE ENDLESS is such a movie. Come and check out what is sure to be a TERRIBLE podcast, based on the fact that both Kevin and George loved this movie. Despite that though, I believe we manage to get to the heart...2019-01-231h 00Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 72: Boring Doers Debating Scientific Fallacies"Dondo!" --G Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse manages to have something that very few big screen adaptations of the wall-crawler have had: heart. I think that this is the only thing that the cross-dimensional versions of George and Kevin can agree upon. Come with us now on a journey through the Multi-Verse as we encounter the single versions of George and Kevin, the NPR-ized incarnations and the one, true version: The Busy Dads. We're all in for a wild ride. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listener...2019-01-0959 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 71: Baby Daughter Delivered Secretly Filmed"I just don't think about it." --Theo CHILDREN OF MEN was a 2006 dystopian science fiction masterpiece that showed up what a slowly decaying world would look 20 years into a global plague in which no human can reproduce. This movie both haunting and important and Kevin and George are sitting down and going toe to toe on how much it meant to both of them. So, as usual, if you haven't seen it GO SEE IT and then come and give us a listen. Enjoy! We take...2018-12-191h 00Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 70: Bio-Diversified Damsels Shooting Fauna"Fingerling potatoes." --Kevin Annihilation is an Alex Garland joint. We watched the movie. Some of us even read the book. Ok, one of us. It was Kevin. Let us know what you think, listening. Hit us up at busydadsdoscifi on Instagram or at busydadsdoscifi@gmail.com JOIN US! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate an...2018-12-051h 02Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 69: Worry Free (Sorry to Bother You)"This could be our raciest episode. I said raciest." --Kevin The Busy Dads take a long, hard look at Boots Riley's SORRY TO BOTHER YOU, which in turn leads to a long, hard look at themselves and the world that we live in. Let us know what you think, listening. Hit us up at busydadsdoscifi on Instagram or at busydadsdoscifi@gmail.com JOIN US! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself...2018-11-141h 00Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 68: Flee From New Jersey (Escape From New York)"I think the 15 pizzas are here." --Kevin John Carpenter's ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK is long considered a classic of 80s Sci-Fi and a gem of the cult movie genre. Kevin and George take a look at it and ask, without judgement, "why?" Come and give us a listen as we take apart a classic from a brilliant director and still manage to find a lot to love, even if time has not maintained the shine we once saw. JOIN US! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our l...2018-10-311h 01Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 67: Screamers and Second Variety"Mark Twain." --Kevin 1996 might not be known as the best year in Science Fiction, or maybe it is. I don't know. I didn't exactly do any research on it. However it was the year that the Philip K. Dick short story SECOND VARIETY was adapted into the movie SCREAMERS, starring Peter Weller and Jennifer Rubin. Kevin and George (the Busy Dads) bounce judiciously between the two in recounting their experience with another classic tale of Artificial Intelligence come to life. Join us! We take a “fly on the wall...2018-10-1056 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 66: Star Trek 2...the First One"NOPE!" --George What does one talk about when everything that can possibly be talked about has been talked about? This is the dilemma that confronts the BUSY DADS as they take a long, hard (hah) look at STAR TREK 2: THE WRATH OF KHAN. A paramount achievement of not only Star Trek, but of Sci-Fi in general. Kevin, an uninitiated wanderer in the world of Trek, and George, a Klingon speaking Trekkie/er that still pretends he is commanding a starship when he's in the shower, take your hand on this miraculous journey. Y...2018-09-2655 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 65: The Last Question by Isaac Asimov"INSUFFICIENT DATA FOR A MEANINGFUL ANSWER" Isn't that what we're all after? A meaningful answer. So, in lieu of our Wrath of Khan episode, we are instead going to be doing another dramatic reading of a great Science Fiction Short Story. Join BUSY DAD George as he reads THE LAST QUESTION by the master Isaac Asimov. Asimov actually considered this short to be some of his finest work and, I must say, that I agree. It weaves a classic sci-fi tale of man wrestling with his own limits and surpassing them. Only to find that there a...2018-09-1236 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 64: Extinction is Extinct, But Not Dead"We don't know what's good for us." --George As though we are going to find a diamond in the rough if we just keep sifting, Kevin and George return once again to the "treasure trove" of the Netflix Sci-Fi and Fantasy section. Only, behold, this time we find more than the usual absolute crap. Join us as we take a look at Extinction, which has recently been billed as "Netflix's first good sci-fi movie". Spoiler: it's not.. Come aboard! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our l...2018-08-151h 00Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 63: Possessed by Possession's Possessiveness"Heinrich was my favorite character." --George The BUSY DADS take the plunge on the 1981 horror/thriller/sci-fi cult classic POSSESSION. What seems to be the simple story of a spy being broken up with by his crazy wife ends up becoming so much more. What did you think, Listener? Join us! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take...2018-08-0157 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 62: Orbiter 9 On Fire"Sorry to bother you." --Kevin We are back and "better than ever! So better in fact that we've decided to jump back into the dumpster fire that is Netflix's Science Fiction section to review ORBITER 9. Also, join us in the celebration that is the Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Language extravaganza. We celebrate the many languages of the world by boldly watching a movie that is entirely in another one. WOW. We are so cultured. Next thing you know we'll actually be reading books. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Orbiter 9, 2017, dir. by Hatem Ruiz-Zorilla S...2018-07-1852 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiBDDSF CLASSIC: Ep. 33: The Return of Tarkovsky's Ghost (Stalker)As if George's life wasn't busy enough, his favorite Russian film making antagonist is back from beyond the grave. Kevin and George sit down, crack a bottle of non-flavored seltzer (thanks, Vic) and talk about Andrei Tarkovsky's iconic masterpiece STALKER. Meditative. Beautiful. Mesmerizing. But, science fiction? Well, it doesn't really matter. Take the trip with us as we unwind what this moving piece of art did for our minds and for our souls. BIBLIOGRAPHY: STALKER, 1979, dir. by Andrei Tarkovsky SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our liste...2018-05-3050 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEp. 61: Huge Peter Dinklage (Avengers: Infinity War)"I love chaos!" --Kevin Kevin and George talk about the movie that the entire planet has seen twice. The culmination of 18 movies and 10 years of movie making and it, SOME HOW, did not manage to let George (a dedicated Marvel fanboy) down in the slightest. Come and listen to find out how this movie was JUST LIKE Kevin's 8 year old son's birthday party All this AND MORE as the Busy Dads take on AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR! BIBLIOGRAPHY: Avengers: Infinity War, 2018, dir. by The Russo Bros. We...2018-05-1646 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 60: Sci-Fi Shorts Round Up (Oats Studios' Adam)"...shorter." --Kevin In this episode we take another look at Neil Blomkamp's Oats Studios and their new three part short series, Adam. What did it do for us? What could it do for you? How does one tell a vast story in such a tiny amount of time? Why are some better than others? We answer absolutely none of those questions and, instead, just make fun of each other for most of the episode. However, it's still a good time. Check us out. 2018-05-0225 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 59: Not The Man From Earth Sequel (Mr. Nobody)"That doesn't sound right. That sounds negative." "It sounds fecal." How can one movie make George go from crying during the viewing to throwing a keyboard at Kevin while discussing it the next day? How can the same movie have Kevin pontificating about the mortality of the Cyclops in the Odyssey and also begrudging Jared Leto for not looking homeless enough? How can one movie elicit such different responses from two ENTIRELY RATIONAL (I know) people!?! How?!? This is the paradox of the movie MR. NOBODY. Come and listen as the Busy D...2018-04-1854 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiBDDSF CLASSIC: Ep. 20: Sleep Exhaustion, Parsecs and the end of MAN FROM EARTHThis time BUSY DADDIES Kevin & George walk through the quiet cult film MAN FROM EARTH. Kevin discusses the vast differences between sci-fi authors Yoss and Richard K. Morgan. George lavishes praise upon the podcast WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE and how it reminds him of some of his favorite, humor filled, Sci-Fi works. We come full circle back to MAN FROM EARTH in a breakdown of laughter and celebration of the shittyness of that movies ending. Hope you enjoy. SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss fa...2018-04-1333 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 58: Altered Carbon Dies At The End"If you just wanna hear the Altered Carbon part of the podcast, skip to 33 minutes 14 seconds." --George Don't worry. We certainly don't go out on a high note. As George and Kevin attempt to remove some potty humor from the show, we visit the cult film JOHN DIES AT THE END. Which, yes, was fantastic and we both loved. So, we also talk about the shit that was the Netflix series ALTERED CARBON. Kevin's hopes of a decent adaptation are dashed and George revels in the idea of what could have been. Jo...2018-03-2854 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 57: Oh! So WE Are The Apes. Or Are They US?!"Oh, so we're still talking about the birds and the bees here." --George We have just recently watched WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (I know, we're late). So, the Busy Dads decide to go back and talk a bit about all the Planet of the Apes movies. To George they're an integral part of his childhood science fiction experience, to Kevin it's just some apes throwing poop. See who wins. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Original series Planet of the Apes (1968) Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) Escape from the Plan...2018-03-1449 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 56: Flying Horses and Fish Sex (The Shape of Water)"Is this a documentary?" --Kevin Guillermo Del Toro has served us up the perfect mix of Swamp Thing and Amelie that we've all been waiting for. With a combo like that how could you possibly go wrong? Well, according to one of us you cannot and according to another one of us it just doesn't matter. Join us for the masterpiece that is our low-level aggression at each other over THE SHAPE OF WATER. Enjoy and keep coming back. BIBLIOGRAPHY: The Shape of Water, 2018, dir. by Guillermo Del...2018-02-2850 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEP. 55: Is Anybody Out There (The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers)"Listener drive." --George The Busy Dads jump into the vast world created by novelist Tim Powers in his 1997 fantasy/sci-fi/period/action/time-travel epic THE ANUBIS GATES. Ever wonder if you can outrun a 15 foot tall magic clown in 19th Century London? Well, you can't. Come and join us for the ride. BIBLIOGRAPHY: The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned.2018-02-1444 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 54: Dark Toilet (Black Mirror, Season 4, Ep. 1)"Is BLACK MIRROR the visual answer to everything that I critiqued about BRIGHT?" --Kevin Everyone's darling dystopian Sci-Fi series is back, but this time there's a bit of a twist. We start off the season on a bright palette homage to original Star Trek? Say what?! Join the Busy Dads as we discuss the beginning of the fourth season of Black Mirror. Take the ride with us and let us know what you think. We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we dis...2018-01-1740 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 53: Not So Bright"Bright is not a movie" --Kevin David Ayer and his best friend Will Smith can never make a movie together again after Suicide Squad. So they have come to Netflix. They've teamed up with Joel Edgerton for a cop movie meets fantasy wannabe epic. This is BRIGHT. We didn't hate it. Well, the collective "we". Kevin totally hated it. Come and listen to what went wrong, what went right and why either of us care enough to call a movie out for not being better than it could be. BIBLIOGRAPHY: Bright, 2017, dir. by...2018-01-0338 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 52: Did I Stutter? (Star Wars: The Last Jedi)"Whatever you do don't pull your punches!" --Kevin Star Wars is known the world around. It's pervasive and it's iconic. The Busy Dads have watched the most recent entry into the Star Wars saga, THE LAST JEDI directed by Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper). We share a bottle of seltzer and discuss whether or not it's possible for a movie called STAR WARS to actually NOT be STAR WARS. We also talk about whether or not that really matters and how much are we going to try to NOT like something even in the face of floa...2017-12-201h 02Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 51: The Gods Are Angry (Stranger Things 2)"The name of this episode should be DO WE HAVE TO?" --Kevin After a well-written and critically acclaimed first season The Duffer Brothers return to Netflix with STRANGER THINGS 2. Kevin and George revisit their favorite characters from Hawkins, Indiana and even take a kinda "meh" side trip to Chicago, Illinois. What worked and what didn't? Did we still care? How long can they keep this series going on just the ultimate beauty that is Steve Harrington's hair? Find out all of this and more in this episode of BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI! Join us!2017-12-0654 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 50: The Last Night of the World by Ray Bradbury"What would you do if you knew this was the last night of the world?" For our Thanksgiving special Busy Dad George does ANOTHER reading of a great Ray Bradbury short. This time around it's THE LAST NIGHT OF THE WORLD. What better way to be grateful for all that we have, than to be reminded that likely in another universe there is a version of you that is standing in a post-apocalyptic rubble just trying not the break his glasses. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody. See you in two weeks! BIBLI...2017-11-2213 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 49: Loved Ones On Fire (Alien: Covenant)"I think that believes how in depth you are." --Kevin (tired and still on East Coast time) It's a sequel to Prometheus. It's also a prequel to Alien. Oh, and it's a prequel to Alien Vs. Predator. Wait. No. It's a prequel to Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem. So, that makes it a sequel to Predators also. Well, ALIEN: COVENANT already has a lot of dings in its armor. Divorced from all that continuity mess, how does this Ridley Scott movie stand up on its own merit? BIBLIOGRAPHY: MOVIES: 2017-11-0848 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 48: Last Episode Plus 30 Years (Blade Runner 2049)"Stupid people ruin shit." --George As part of our exploration of all things Blade Runner, the Busy Dads take a solid look at the new sequel to the cult classic. What does a movie like Blade Runner 2049 mean for the modern cinema experience? Do quiet, meditative movie experiences have any chance against the behemoths of Disney's Marvel and the endless spawn of sequels and franchise wannabes? Just how DAMN good was this movie? Find out and we dive in head first into Blade Runner 2049 on this episode of Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Podcast. BIBL...2017-10-2558 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 47: Do Fanboys Dream of Electric Fords (Blade Runner)"The meditative quality of this meditative movie was moving." --Kevin In a continuation of our return to some of the classic of Sci-Fi, and in anticipation of the sequel, the Busy Dads will finally take a look at the Ridley Scott iconic film that is BLADE RUNNER. Kevin and George discuss why this movie is important now and why it's important to both of them. There is some talk of comparison to the seminal work by Philip K. Dick on which the movie is loosely based as well as talk about any expectations we have fo...2017-10-1152 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 46: The Orville...'Nuff Said."I don't know how Moonraker isn't Sci-Fi if The Orville is." --Kevin We take a look at the first 3 episodes of the hot new FOX show The Orville. From the mind of Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted, American Dad) comes what is seemingly a love letter to Star Trek: The Next Generation. So, why does it also seemingly fall so flat? We're open to the path ahead, but so far the road is bumpy and unfunny. If this description alone is not enough for ya, please give us a listen. BIBLIOGRAPHY: MOVIES...2017-09-2850 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 45: Paging Mr. Blomkamp (Oats Studios Short Films)"Why we gotta talk about people?" --Kevin Neill Blomkamp is a big name in Sci-Fi, unless you were to ask Kevin. In this episode we take a look at three separate short films from Blomkamp's OATS STUDIOS: Firebase, Rakka and Zygote. We discuss each one individually and as a whole. Taking the ride on these meant different things for each of us. What do they mean to you? Check them out and then check us out! Join us! BIBLIOGRAPHY: MOVIES: Zygote, 2017, dir. by Neill Blomkamp 2017-09-131h 09Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 44: Netflix Dumpster Diving (Embers)"It's so European. Maybe even worse: it's Canadian!" --Kevin We might get a little out of hand on this one. If that's the case, it's only because we care so much. The independent "sci-fi" movie EMBERS brings out the best in both Kevin and myself as we discuss the futility of life in a world with no memory, rampant sickness and inevitable starvation and sexual assault. I know. I know. Painting a bring picture of the future of humanity, huh? But, hey, at least it's got John Ritter's son in it. So, you can kind...2017-09-0152 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 43: The One Who Waits"The numbers are goin' through the roof." --Producer Vic Kevin has gone on a long journey to a mysterious, alien place known only as Florida. George decides to take this ONE moment to get a little dramatic, a move he will surely never make again in his life. This episode is a reading of the Ray Bradbury short story THE ONE WHO WAITS. Enjoy.2017-08-1620 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiBUSY DADS CLASSIC: Episode 1: Kevin Calls William Gibson "Cute"The Busy Daddies tear into TIGERMAN, carefully consider William Gibson’s SPOOK COUNTRY while Adam schools us all on cyberpunk. We also talk about movies MAD MAX: FURY ROAD and the worthwhile dystopian gems THE ROVER and YOUNG ONES. WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY TALKING ABOUT? MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2014, Directed by George Miller Watch it: iTunes Amazon THE ROVER 2014, Directed by David Michod Watch it: iTunes Amazon YOUNG ONES 2014, Directed by Jake Paltrow (yes, Gweneth’s brother) Watch it: iTunes ...2017-08-021h 18Busy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 42: "Life" Sucks."Is this a hand job in the theater movie?" --Kevin LIFE is beautiful. LIFE is precious. LIFE is a many splendored thing. All of that. This is not the case with all things that bear the label LIFE. Now, while I haven't seen the Eddie Murphy movie of the same name, I can't imagine it being much more forgettable than the trip that Kevin and George take in this podcast. We watch the 2017 "sci-fi" movie LIFE, so that you don't have to. We don't agree on the outcome one bit. Come and see where t...2017-07-1950 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 41: Is It Just A Love Story? (The Fifth Element)"I would have rather been reading." --Kevin Luc Besson's 1997 "masterpiece" THE FIFTH ELEMENT is an audience divider. Or is it? Do you really have to split one way or the other on a movie like this? What makes this movie a cult classic? IS IT a cult classic? How does it differ from other camp movies from the same era? What does it get right and what does it fall flat on? Kevin and George revisited the Bruce Willis sci-fi flick 20 years after its initial release and came away with conflicting opinions on what we...2017-06-2150 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 40: Four Way Bradbury"How deep was the well back then?" -- Kevin We are a sci-fi podcast and we'd be remiss in our duties if we did not, as some point, talk about the genius that is Ray Bradbury. The man that shaped the ideal of mainstream sci-fi and influenced generations to tell their own stories on Mars and beyond. Kevin and George unpack six of Bradbury's short stories and talk about the man, his influence on their own lives and where they see his work touching the work of others. Also, is Intern T...2017-06-0755 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 39: Doctor Why?GEORGE: William Hartnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, John Hurt (kinda), Christopher Eccleston, David Tennant, Matt Smith, Peter Capaldi. KEVIN: And if you did that it meant you were good to drive? Doctor Who is the longest running science fiction television show ever EVER. Kevin is the new companion to the TARDIS, while George has been here for perhaps TOO long. What is Doctor Who? What is it's appeal to both the young and the older audiences? Join us on a journey through time and s...2017-05-2459 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 38: Comic George Vs. Movie George (Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2)"Is that real?!" --Kevin Kevin is none too happy when he discovers that the Marvel movies are not VERBATIM adapted from the comic books. We talk about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, Vol. 2 and both came away with very different takes on the flick. Also, Kevin has read INFINITY GAUNTLET and managed to fine the hearty Sci-Fi in it all. So, buckle up and put on your favorite mix tape. BIBLIOGRAPHY: MOVIES: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY (2014, dir. by James Gunn) GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, VOL...2017-05-1052 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 37: Friendship Saves The Day (Guardians of the Galaxy)"That's the opposite of having a gift, George." --Kevin How could you possibly condense 40 years worth of comic book stories, told across multiple titles and timelines into one movie and have it maintain all the appeal of the original material? Well, you cannot. BUT...if you just want to make a kick-ass, really fun Sci-Fi Comic Book movie with some great characters and memorable moments then you hire James Gunn. We talk about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, which Kevin has never seen and George has seen about 50 times. So, break out your Rocket Raccoon Happy Meal...2017-04-2655 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiBUSY DADS CLASSIC: Episode 12: George Has Pink EyeOriginal Airdate: April 13, 2016 “Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you limp.” –Adam Well, consider the title a bit of a content spoiler. With Kevin getting back from a brutal work bender, this was the first time we’d been together in over a month. A catch up was in order. What are we doing. How are we BUSY and what’s going on in the DADDY world. We then make the leap into the SCI-FI part of the podcast title. We watched the listener suggested flick COHERENCE, Kevin breaks down the current state of Chinese Sci-Fi...2017-04-1258 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 36: Smell This! (Hard To Be A God)"Diamond Age!" -- George (after the podcast was recorded) Kevin and George watch a worthy follow up to Tarkovsky's STALKER in HARD TO BE A GOD. A movie that gives you a premise and asks you to find the science fiction. Has there been a more bare-bones non-sci-fi sci-fi take done before? I'm hard pressed to think of one. Join us as we experience the experience, misery and all, that is HARD TO BE A GOD. BIBLIOGRAPHY: HARD TO BE A GOD, 2014, dir. by Aleksi German SPOILER POLICY...2017-03-2947 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 35: The Name of the Movie IS Her."I don't know what's creepier a bang on the door or a prolonged soft knock as as to not disturb you." --Kevin Bill Paxton is dead. Long live Bill Paxton. Intern Tony has all but forced us to watch the un-sci-fi sci-fi Spike Jonze movie HER. Thank God he did because it's a fantastic movie and we get into the philosophical nitty gritty of it all. We do what we do. We ask the questions. What does this movie say about relationships? What does it say about Artificial Intelligence? What does it say about us? Our future...2017-03-1552 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 34: Busy Dads Do Sci-Fi Shorts (Prism & Goldilocks)"I don't even know what I'm doing any more, but I'm enjoying the hell out of the ride." --Kevin It can be argued that no genre suits the template of short film or story better than Science Fiction. It CAN be argued, but who likes to fight? Kevin and George watch two AWARD WINNING Sci-Fi shorts, PRISM and GOLDILOCKS. See if they're up to snuff. Whatever snuff is and whatever one has to do to be UP to it. Enjoy. BIBLIOGRAPHY: PRISM, 2015, dir. by Jackson Miller GOL...2017-03-0140 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 33: The Return of Tarkovsky's Ghost (Stalker)As if George's life wasn't busy enough, his favorite Russian film making antagonist is back from beyond the grave. Kevin and George sit down, crack a bottle of non-flavored seltzer (thanks, Vic) and talk about Andrei Tarkovsky's iconic masterpiece STALKER. Meditative. Beautiful. Mesmerizing. But, science fiction? Well, it doesn't really matter. Take the trip with us as we unwind what this moving piece of art did for our minds and for our souls. BIBLIOGRAPHY: STALKER, 1979, dir. by Andrei Tarkovsky SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our liste...2017-02-1550 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiMurder, Misogyny & Mayhem: A Love Story (Passengers)"I have cut the Russian SOLARIS down to a slick 22 minutes. It's brilliant and it has a laugh track." --George "Panty dropper!" --Kevin PASSENGERS is essentially a string of missed opportunities masquerading as a sci-fi romance. Listen as Kevin and George practice their gift of being able to telegraph a better movie than the one they are currently watching. BIBLIOGRAPHY: PASSENGERS, 2016, Dir. by Mortem Tyldum SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls int...2017-01-1837 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 30: The Star Dogs of War (Rogue One)A non-STAR WARSy Star Wars movie that somehow ends up being more STAR and WARS than any of the previous movies, you say? Is this a good thing? Do we need a world in which these stories are explored, or is ROGUE ONE just an example of Gareth Edward's and Disney using the Star Wars brand to show us just another director's take on a tired war movie trope. There are blasters. There are lightsabers. There is sand flying everywhere. Join Kevin and George, the BUSY DADDIES, as we sit down and talk about ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY.2017-01-0441 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 28: Look At Yourself (Black Mirror, Season 3)Off the BBC and straight to Netflix. There was a time when that was NOT a good thing, but for Season 3 of the fantastic Sci-Fi series BLACK MIRROR it's a great thing. We talk about each of the six episodes of the most recent season. Which was our favorites? Which ones fell short of the standard set for storytelling by the first 2 seasons? Most importantly: is George ever going to pick a book to read? Let's find out! BIBLIOGRAPHY: BLACK MIRROR, season 3, 2016, Netflix SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly o...2016-12-1453 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 28: Kevin, have you ever ARRIVED?"I don't care." -- Kevin Kevin and George talk about ARRIVAL starring Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forrest Whitaker. They compare it to the sci-fi short STORY OF YOUR LIFE by Ted Chiang on which it is based while posing some of the bigger questions the movie sets forth to themselves. Come and listen to our best Heptapod impersonations. BIBLIOGRAPHY: ARRIVAL 2016, dir. by Denis Villenueve STORY OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS, by Ted Chiang SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of wh...2016-11-3043 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 27: George Thinks Moon Sucks. But Does He Really?It's okay. The world is NOT coming to and end. At least not the way you think that it's going to. Kevin and George take to the microphone to discuss Duncan Jones' 2009 epic MOON starring multiple Sam Rockwells. Somehow we make it through the entire podcast with out discussing whether or not Sam Rockwell is handsome or not. He's not. BIBLIOGRAPHY: MOON, 2009, dir. by Duncan Jones SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warn...2016-11-0937 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiThe Ballad of Tommy JarvisJason Voorhees' most dangerous adversary was, and always will be, a little boy in glasses that likes to make scary masks. In honor of Halloween, BUSY DADDY George takes you on a nostalgia trip through his experience growing up with the Friday the 13th movies. Specifically, the joy of searching between the cracks in those movies for the genius that lies within. Find out who Tommy Jarvis is, besides the boy that conquered a monster that no one else could. Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach...2016-10-3116 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 26: It's OK To Not Read The Diamond Age"Shouldn't this thing have me by now?!" -- George Kevin and George talk about whether or not it's alright to bail on a book and who the onus to continue is on: the reader or the author. Should a book be expected to hook you or not? We also talk a little bit about STRANGER IN A STRANGE LAND, a Heinlen classic, and discuss what is and what is not Steampunk. Join us! SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into t...2016-10-2636 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 25: Solaris vs. Solaris: The Fight Where There Is No Winner"It was hard to get a word in edgewise." -- George We've got a theme song thanks to the musical genius of professional musician and friend of the show Tony Fernandez. Producer Vic has apparently released his family now. So, we're all good to go about our SOLARIS episode. We agree on more points than we disagree, but still manage to fight about just about everything. Come and watch our dear friendship slowly whither over a set of movies about a ghost ocean planet and some dead wives. Go, SCI-FI! SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on th...2016-10-1245 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 24: Senn is just a bad movie & George knows how to read.George and Kevin back from the Ether, wherever the hell that may be. This episode is like an after school special. There are many lessons to be learned. The first of which, regardless of his height, don't take your 3 year old on Space Mountain. However, most importantly: do not commit to making even a "nano-budget" sci-fi film unless you know how to tell a competent and complete story. Also, I've actually read about 20 pages of a book and I might read more. Come watch us run. SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listener...2016-09-2840 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 23: The Bridge Trilogy, Y.A. and Westworld Trailer Reaction"Jackie Chan was NOT in Wild, Wild West." -- George Adam may be dead for all we know. However, Kevin and George soldier on in his stead. After a brief interlude into Supermanism, we talk about William Gibson's BRIDGE TRILOGY of books and compare them to Young Adult Literature. Specifically, UNWIND by Neal Shusterman. After discovering that Keanu Reeves has played a lot of Jesus allegories, we watch the trailer for the upcoming HBO series WESTWORLD and talk about how different it will be from the cult classic on which it's based. SPOILER POLICY: We take...2016-09-1437 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 22: Dark Matter is a slow burn I don't have time for."Buffy the Vampire Slayer is like punk fans saying they love The Smiths." -- Kevin We essentially eat ice cream and talk about how bad a job we are doing. So, essentially an episode of Sex & The City. Somewhere in there we manage to talk about the Sci-Fi television series DARK MATTER and how it is a "slow burn". SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY TALKING A...2016-08-3139 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEPISODE 21: Stranger Things Did Some Stuff"Is that how movies work?" -- Kevin We talk about Stranger Things. That is literally all that I can write because my wife is having a baby RIGHT NOW! Enjoy the show! SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS. Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADDIES DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts. You can follow us on...2016-08-1833 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEpisode 20: Sleep Exhaustion, Parsecs and the End of MAN FROM EARTHThis time BUSY DADDIES Kevin & George walk through the quiet cult film MAN FROM EARTH. Kevin discusses the vast differences between sci-fi authors Yoss and Richard K. Morgan. George lavishes praise upon the podcast WELCOME TO NIGHT VALE and how it reminds him of some of his favorite, humor filled, Sci-Fi works. We come full circle back to MAN FROM EARTH in a breakdown of laughter and celebration of the shittyness of that movies ending. Hope you enjoy. SPOILER POLICY: We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners. As such, some of what we discuss fa...2016-08-0333 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiBonus #1: Welcome To Comic ConBusy Daddy George recently attended Comic Con, as he does every year. This is a short tribute to walking through those front doors, into a haven of geekdom. How did it used to feel? How does it feel now? How might it in the future? We consistently ask here at BUSY DADDIES DO SCI-FI, "what is Sci-Fi?". This is one fans attempt at answering a slightly deeper, more personal question. Not the what, but the why of it all. Why do I keep on going back to these fictional realms? Where is it all going and how does it affect my...2016-08-0107 minBusy Dads Do Sci-FiEpisode 19: This Was Way Better Than FREEJACK"No seltzer this week. You get water." --Producer Vic After a chiding from our producer, we're back to George and Kevin in the booth as Kevin is still off fighting for the future of the Horse Crab Nebula and their ability to marry outside their caste system. It's a noble effort. On the show we talk about Jennifer Phang's ADVANTAGEOUS and whether or not we'd be into the deal presented. POKEMON GO and the phenom it's becoming in our neighborhood is briefly discussed. Also a discussion about the 90s classic FREEJACK leads Kevin into discussing a sci...2016-07-2034 min