Kate and I continue in this ambitious podcast as she continues to take me down to her personal singularity: INTERSTELLAR is a triumphant film. I remain on the event horizon, unwilling to be mentally dilated by her arguments and concerned about the questionable leaps that director Christopher Nolan makes. Do we find a compromise or equilibrium, even a stable orbit of sorts, or is our decades-long friendship heading towards a dramatic depressurization, perhaps even supernova? Find out at the very end of the episode. “Love, TARS.”

After a long hiatus, The Pork Chop Express with Lee is back with the first of a new two-part episode with Kate White, a high school friend, sci-fi enthusiast, and defender of one of Christopher Nolan's most controversial films. This podcast was actually ten years in the making when Lee used to post on Facebook with reckless abandon, and apparently he crossed a line with Kate on this one. Yet after a decade, do his opinions remain? Can Kate's optimistic outlook thaw a heart that's colder than the icy clouds of Mann's planet? Or is the gravity of his thoughts as powerful as the ones that create skyscraper-high tidal waves on Miller's Planet?

"Love, TARS, love."

The conversation continues! In Part 2, my guest SJ Murdock and I finally get to the main topic: Dune Part Two (released in March 2024). We don't just review the film - SJ and I talk about mentats, fighting exclusively with sword, metal bikinis, the Bene Tleilaxu, Bene Gesserit anti-feminism, and whether the Golden Path is unfolding into the next likely film based on Dune Messiah. If you're just getting into Dune, this might be an overwhelming conversation for you. Otherwise, come join us as we go sietch-deep into the known universe.

#dune #dunemovie #adaptations #dune2024

After seeing DUNE: Part 2 for the third time in theaters, I knew I needed to make a podcast, but I needed a guest that could properly match my level of knowledge and fandom. I could not imagine a better guest than SJ, whose online presence often suggests she might be part of a interplanetary ancient witch ninja cult.

We go so deep into Dune lore and fandom that this episode requires multiple episodes to get through it all. Join us as we talk about our respective entry points and relentless joy and appreciation for arguably the greatest and most influential soft sci-fi saga ever.

LOVE LIVE THE PODCASTERS!

#dune #scifi #adaptation #fandom #dunelore #lisanalgaib #shaihalud

After four years, I watched the latest adaptation of Netflix's Avatar the Last Airbender ... and got two episodes in. Yet my history and relationship extends beyond that of a fan. For my first solo episode, I share my candid thoughts on the latest endeavor to turn one of my favorite stories into a "reality" of sorts.

Topics: adaptation, story, character, production, Avatar: The Last Airbender, fandom

Can anyone beat the Scarlet Witch? Neither my guest Jessica Falkenthal nor I are entirely sure. Think about it: she took on Thanos. Ultron (in zombie mode). Doctor Strange. Captain Marvel. Mr. Fantastic. Professor X. Even Captain Britain (aka Carter). Jess and I go into several topics, finding common ground in growing up during the 90s when we were both exposed to such classics such as X-Men '97 or Batman: The Animated Series.

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What started as an innocent conversation about STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, the 8th overall chapter in the Skywalker Saga turned into a deep-dive conversation between two friends with an axe to grind. This talk exists in four chapters overall, and they're critical for any Star Wars fan out there to listen to the full story. This episode will only include the first chapter for free.

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Should we be concerned about A.I., or is there another potential in store for us? I chat with Jeff MacDonald, a longtime friend and mentor since our days in local broadcast television. Jeff is a bit of a futurist, but also deeply concerned about "the singularity" and humanity's place in it all. I've been dying to podcast with Jeff for years, and now our time has come. This will be the first of many. Also, ChatGPT.

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