Inspired by the  COVID-19, Sci-Fi Carnival hosts, Maryck Allyson and James Robinson nerd-out over pandemics in science fiction.  Whether it be a zombie apocalypse, a vampire love triangle, or an opportunistic ape, at the heart of it all is a virus that some government officials underestimated. And in this episode of Sci-Fi Carnival we dive into the infectious world of pandemics and all the pandemonium they cause.

In this episode of Sci-Fi Carnival,  Maryck Allyson and James Robinson get deep in the weeds over this curious thing called Time Travel.  Closed loops, open loops, multi-verses: we attempt to cover it all. But there’s just never enough time...or is there?

We may be quarantined, but your mind doesn’t have to be, as we plunge into the Delphic expanse known as Star Trek: Picard. The latest offering of the venerable Trek universe is no doubt a polarizing endeavor. But where do we fall on the cosmic scale of thought? Can the former captain Picard once again save the soul of the Federation? Don’t wait to find out. Download the show and make it so!

In this month's feature, we nerd-out in part two of a two-part discussion on two critically acclaimed books in the  Lovecraftian genre: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff and The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle.  Turn your volumes up and block out all distractions because this is going to be a trip like none other.  Enjoy the show! Spoiler HEAVY!

In this month's feature, we nerd-out in part one of a two-part discussion on two critically acclaimed books in the  Lovecraftian genre: Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff and The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle.  Turn your volumes up and block out all distractions because this is going to be a trip like none other.  Enjoy the show!

In this episode of SCI-FI Carnival, James Robinson and Maryck Allyson nerd out over the conclusion of the Star Wars space novella, RISE OF SKYWALKER.   A long time ago, we started watching this franchise in a faraway place called the 80s. We've faced our own evil empires, made journeys that make the Kesel run look like a walk in the park, and gathered a rag-tag group of lifelong allies. But we're still waiting for that victory medal.

In this episode of Sci-fi Carnival, join us as we take a deep dive into vats of blood and examine the evolution of the vampire. The eccentric worlds in which they exist have long been a staple of folklore, legend, mystery, and terror throughout the world. Vampires that make us want to run and hide, stand and fight, or swoon and fall in love, this, arguably the most famous of the classic monsters, has captivated our imaginations for generations and will do so for many more.