The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast

The Pilot Episode
The BIG Sci‑Fi crew dives into the unforgettable pilot episode of Fringe, the cult‑favorite sci‑fi procedural created by J.J. Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. This episode kicks off one of the most intriguing genre series of the 2000s, blending weird science, emotional storytelling, and a whole lot of “what on Earth just happened?”

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Award Winning Author
The BIG Sci‑Fi crew welcomes award‑winning and best‑selling author Aaron Rosenberg, creator of the beloved DuckBob series and a prolific writer across science fiction, fantasy, tie‑in fiction, and more. Aaron brings sharp wit, deep craft knowledge, and a contagious enthusiasm for storytelling to this fun and insightful conversation.

Things to listen for in this conversation:

Aaron’s Writing Journey:
How he got started, the twists and turns of his career, and what keeps him excited about writing after dozens of books across multiple genres.

The DuckBob Universe:
Aaron shares the origins of DuckBob, why readers connect with the series, and how humor and heart work together in his storytelling.

Genre‑Hopping as a Creative Strength:
From sci‑fi to fantasy to tie‑in fiction, and even role playing games, Aaron talks about the challenges and joys of writing in different worlds — and how each genre sharpens different creative muscles.

Craft, Process, and Professionalism:
The team digs into Aaron’s writing habits, how he approaches world‑building, and the discipline required to thrive as a full‑time author.

Why This Episode Stands Out:
Aaron’s versatility and passion make this conversation a treat for writers, readers, and sci‑fi fans alike. Whether you love quirky characters, expansive universes, or behind‑the‑scenes insights into the writing life, this episode delivers.

Perfect For Listeners Who Enjoy:
Sci‑fi and fantasy storytelling, tie‑in fiction and shared universes, author interviews, writing craft discussions, and humor‑infused sci‑fi like DuckBob!

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This week we're talking all about Strange New Worlds! This show is boldly going, in different ways, then any show has gone before! Or is it? The crew of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast talks through the first five episodes of season four. From dinosaurs, to zombies and horror, to film noir, and puppets - this season has been a roller coaster ride of genres and gimmicks.

Listen to what our crew thinks about each of the first five episodes as we break it all down and share our honest and raw thoughts about this season of Strange New Worlds. It gets a little spicy, in all the right ways, as these friends and Trekkies talk about what they are most passionate about - Trek!

Whether you are loving or not loving this season of Strange New Worlds, you don't want to miss a second of the fun banter and wonderful tangents of this week's adventurous episode!

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The newest episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast is here, and this week we’re joined by an incredibly talented writer and content creator: Jake Black!
Jake has spent more than 20 years writing and creating content across an amazingly diverse range of media, working with some of the biggest names and brands in pop culture—including Star Trek, WWE, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Supergirl, Smallville, The Umbrella Academy, Adventure Time, Steven Universe, and many more.
But this conversation isn't just about the impressive list of things Jake has written.
We dive into Jake's origin story—how he got started, the twists and turns that shaped his career, and how he became such a remarkably diverse writer.
And honestly? His story is inspiring.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, a creative trying to find your path, or simply someone who loves hearing how people turn their passions into a career, you're going to get a lot out of this conversation.
Jake's journey is a great reminder that sometimes you don't have to know exactly where you're going—you just have to keep writing, keep learning, keep creating, and be willing to say yes to opportunities along the way.
Listen now and discover the story behind the writer.
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French Sci-Fi Film
What happens when artificial intelligence, domestic robots, and a group of very eccentric humans are all stuck under the same roof? Well… things get weird! 🤖😂

In the latest episode of The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast, Adeena, Cris, and Steve take a trip across the Atlantic to check out the quirky French-made Netflix sci-fi film BigBug.

The crew digs into this colorful, bizarre, and often hilarious look at artificial intelligence, human relationships, technology, and what might happen when our robots decide they have ideas of their own.

Is BigBug a clever satire? A strange comedy? A cautionary tale about our technological future? Maybe a little bit of all three!

Adeena, Cris, and Steve share what they loved, what left them scratching their heads, and whether this unusual sci-fi adventure deserves a place among the genre's more memorable films.

Come for the robots. Stay for the chaos.

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