#019 - Alien Nation 1.13 "The Spirit of '95"

#022 - Alien Nation 1.16 "Partners"

In this week's episode of "Alien Nation," Matt and guest character Theo Miles were former partners on the force, Matt & George are current partners on the force, and Susan & George are partners in the gestation of their baby...well, pod, for now (baby later). That's right, if you want to learn what it's like for a male Tenctonese to become pregnant, listen to our review of 1.16 "Partners." Stay tuned next week when we review the episode where George deals with the challenges of his pregnancy. - What three marks does Nick have against this episode right away? - How much did Nick's wife enjoy watching George have the alien equivalent of morning sickness & labor pains? - What are some of Todd's theories as to how pregnancy could put George & Susan in biological sync? - What issues did both co-hosts have with the guest character in this episode? - In what ways did Todd feel like Matt finally "calmed down" in this episode? - In what ways is a Tenctonese pod transferral similar to...and very different from...human pregnancy & labor? - What three objects used during the pod transferral have been mentioned and/or shown in previous episodes? - What disagreement did the producers & writers have, before this episode aired, about how viewers would respond to it? - Which co-host had an issue with how fake some of the laughter sounded in this episode? - What were some of the nitpicks about police work this week? - Were there any contenders for the Albert Einstein Award this time? - According to the "Alien Nation" press kit, what are some interesting things about actress Terri Treas (Cathy Frankel), and does sour milk have negative health effects on Tenctonese the way alcohol does on humans? - And, what does one co-host mean when he says this episode is guilty of the "Up" effect? Listen now for the answers to these and other laboring questions as we reminisce about..."Partners." Please review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify and GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is alienatingourselves@gmail.com. Royalty-free music used in this episode comes from Pixabay.com.

#021 - Alien Nation 1.15 "Eyewitness News"

This week's episode of "Alien Nation" is guest starring Oscar-nominated, SAG award winner, BAFTA-nominated, DGA-nominated, Emmy-nominated, Golden Globe winner, Angela Bassett, Queen Mother of Wakanda herself, as a local TV news reporter in an episode appropriately called, "Eyewitness News." - What line, delivered by Angela Bassett, made Todd laugh out loud? - What sexually-awkward scenes between Matt & Cathy did Nick enjoy? - In what ways did Nick feel this episode was progressive? - What did we learn about Tenctonese pregnancy? - What quaint 1990s party decoration did Todd point out during the fake birthday party scene? - What reference to a 1990s canine celebrity did Nick appreciate? - How did the show work in a brief Ronald Reagan mention? - What was interesting about the test of the Emergency Broadcast System and how one Newcomer reacted to it? - What weird fashion choice of Matt's did one co-host point out this week? - What moment in the episode felt unusually preachy? - How did one co-host compare Matt & Cathy's on-and-off-again flirtations to a recurring segment of "The Late Show with David Letterman"? - Which behaviors of Matt's were pointed out in this week's segment of "Yikes, Sikes"? - What about this episode reminded Todd of two episodes of "Babylon 5"? - Which guest star from this episode was also in Gary Graham's movie, "Robot Jox"? - Which "Alien Nation" actor was the son of a CBS News correspondent? - And, what about this episode lead to a tangent conversation about city mayors? Listen now for the answers to these and other hard-hitting questions, as we do an exposé on..."Eyewitness News." Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify & GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is alienatingourselves@gmail.com. Royalty-free music used in this episode comes from Pixabay.com.

#020 - Alien Nation 1.14 "Generation to Generation"

Uncle Moodri is back, Matt becomes a big brother, and we explore the "Heart of Tencton" in this week's review of "Alien Nation" episode "Generation to Generation." - How good is it to have Uncle Moodri back? - What do the co-hosts think of the name Vessna for the upcoming Francisco baby? - How strange is it to see the depiction of an auction where the main items for sale are related to forms of slavery? - What do the co-hosts think about Matt becoming a big brother and the kid he mentors? Why is the kid so nice & thankful? Are there suspicions that there's something wrong with grandma (the kid's guardian)? - The kid mentions wanting to go camping with Matt. What creative (and derogatory) name does one co-host have for camping.? - Which co-host was pleasantly surprised & relieved that the kid wasn't a psychopath? - What did the co-hosts think about the Tenctonese culture this week, including a certain kind of memorial service? - What did the co-hosts have to say this week about plot points, pacing, and structure? - Which co-host was surprised to find out he's had the "Alien Nation" DVD box sets this whole time and feels stupid for not being able to find his DVD player remote control? - Speaking of boxes, what did the co-hosts think about "The Box," also known as the Heart of Tencton, in this week's episode? - Which of Matt's traits were featured in this week's "Yikes, Sikes!" segment? - And, what did Todd come up with from the "Unofficial Companion" book and for the "Wheel of Press Kit" segment? Listen now for the answers to these and other out-of-the-box questions, as we look back at..."Generation to Generation." Please like or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify and GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is alienatingourselves@gmail.com. Royalty-free music in this episode comes from Pixabay.com (plus one from the now defunct FreePD.com).

#019 - Alien Nation 1.13 "The Spirit of '95"

It's election week...maybe not in real life, but it is in this week's episode of "Alien Nation." We review "The Spirit of '95" when there's a referendum for giving Tenctonese the right to vote. - How tough is George for going into enemy territory to defend his family? - What was going on with the bag that Matt was carrying down the hall and that he dropped? Was it groceries coming in or trash going out? What did Cathy spot in Matt's bag, and why did she think it smelled so good? - What lessons did Matt learn in this episode? - What adorable thing did Cathy say this week? - Why was George grouchy with his family, when they were almost victims of a bombing? - Are Tenctonese less protective of pregnant women, and is it because Tenctonese women and/or their...pods...are tougher than Human equivalents? - Did the plot twist work well in this episode? - How well did the political content work in this episode? Should we have seen more? - Which guest star of this "Alien Nation" episode was also in a low-budget sci-fi movie, filmed in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for which Todd got to visit the filming, on the night they blew up a van and set a stuntman on fire? - How long did it take before major character George Francisco actually showed up in this episode? - What does "I love you" sound like in Tenctonese? - And, what philosophical question during an interrogation scene totally blew Nick away? Listen now for the answers to these and other civil questions as Nick and Todd debate "The Spirit of '95." Please like, subscribe, or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify and GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is alienatingourselves@gmail.com Royalty-free music used in this episode came from Pixabay.com.

#018 - Alien Nation 1.12 "The Red Room"

After a brief "Star Trek" detour, we're back to our "Alien Nation" rewatch with 1.12 "The Red Room," an episode that explores another dark secret in George Francisco's past. - What did Nick like so much about the Monopoly scene? - What did Todd notice & appreciate so much about the episode? - What is special about this week's medical examiner character and the actress that plays her? - In what ways does this episode explore the growing friendship (and possibly more) between Matt & Cathy, and what was illogical about some of Matt's reactions this week? - What scenes had seemingly bad police procedures? - What things did both co-hosts like from George's hypnosis scene? - What nitpicks did Nick have involving animals, keyboards, teasing, and hypocrisy? - Was there anything notable and the writing, directing, locations, or casting, this week? - What brand new weekly segment did Todd introduce, based on something he got for Christmas (well, almost weekly; he forgot it one week, possibly the week right after introducing it)? - And, how well did this week's episode explore psychology, government agencies, and technology? Listen now for the answers to these and other mind-altering questions, as we investigate..."The Red Room." Please rate or review us wherever you listen to podcasts. You can leave comments on individual episodes via the Spotify & GoodPods apps. Our e-mail address is alienatingourselves@gmail.com. Royalty-free songs used in this episode come from Pixabay.com (and one from the former site, FreePD.com).