Escape from New York: All Style, Some Substance, So Much Potential
This week, we’re exploring Escape from New York — a cult classic packed with attitude, atmosphere, and, in our opinion, a lot of missed opportunities. Join us as we break down what works, what doesn’t...
21 Touko 20251h 27min
War, Fear, and a Dying World: The Terrifying Relevance of Children of Men
In this week’s episode, we dive into a very different — but no less brutal — vision of dystopia. Children of Men imagines a future where no child has been born in over 18 years, and humanity faces ext...
14 Touko 20252h 5min
What If the Nazis Won? The Terrifying World of Wolfenstein (Part 2)
After disrupting Nazi rule in Europe, BJ Blazkowicz makes a long-awaited return home to an occupied America to ignite a revolution. Like Part 1, it’s over the top, but layered with sharp social commen...
7 Touko 202552min
What If the Nazis Won? The Terrifying World of Wolfenstein (Part 1)
In this week's episode, we venture into a horrifying alternate history where the Nazis have won World War II and conquered not only the world but also outer space. However, the resistance has a secret...
30 Huhti 20251h 16min
There Will Come Soft Rains: Bradbury's Haunting Vision of a World Without Us
In this week's episode, we dive into one of Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian stories. Set in 2026, after a nuclear catastrophe, all that remains is a self-operating house. The house continues its progr...
23 Huhti 202559min
Propaganda, Fascism, and War: The Real Message of Starship Troopers
We're doing our part! This week we're looking at the 1997 film, Starship Troopers. Going by the accompanying release poster, you'd be forgiven for thinking this is just another 90s action blockbuster ...
16 Huhti 20251h 11min
What Akira Warned Us About Power, Corruption, and Collapse
In this week's episode, we venture into Neo-Tokyo, a cyberpunk city reborn from the ashes of near annihilation. On the surface, it appears to be a prosperous metropolis, but beneath the bright lights ...
9 Huhti 20251h 7min
Examination Day: Why Intelligence Is a Crime in This Dystopia
In this weeks episode, join us as we explore the short story turned Twilight Zone episode, Examination Day. We discuss the real events that may have inspired Henry Slesar's 1958 piece, as well as the ...
2 Huhti 202547min
