Episode 18: The Martian

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Episode 18: The Martian

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56 minutes

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Mar 12, 2016

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Jaime and Pete review Ridley Scott’s latest film The Martian and then proceed to discuss all the news that’s out there about the two new ALIEN films coming. What a time to be alive!

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Mar 12, 2016

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Episode 9: Alien Resurrection: In this episode, we discuss Alien Resurrection, and how one doomed film nearly ruined an entire multimillion dollar franchise. With an ensemble cast, a great special effects team, and a critically acclaimed French director, what could go wrong? by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 13: Alien Identity: Jaime and Pete talk with Adam Royce Sonnet and Elle Sonnet, the filmmakers behind the new ALIEN tribute film, ALIEN IDENTITY. by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 17: Paradise Lost?: Jaime and Peter discuss the latest news surrounding Ridley Scott’s sequel to Prometheus, suspiciously named ALIEN : Paradise Lost. by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 21: First Roundtable Discussion: Perfect Organism conducts its first round table discussion as it nears it’s year anniversary. Chris Picard, the founder and CEO of Scified.com and the admin of the incredible Facebook page Prometheus 2012 stops in and talks to us about how his site bega... by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 33: 'ALIEN: Covenant IS a Horror Film': Jaime and Peter discuss the latest news, circling back on speculation that perhaps Neill Blomkamp has already been in production on his ALIEN film, Blade Runner tidbits, and more. We hope you enjoy! by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 12: Reboot Culture: Jaime and Pete discuss the reboot culture, Ridley Scott's latest The Martian, and how everything may and can effect Neill Blomkamp's ALIEN film. by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 34: Will ALIEN Covenant Be What We Hope?: Jaime and Peter discuss the latest surrounding ALIEN: Covenant news... by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 29 : Marketing ALIEN : Covenant; A Roundtable Discussion: JM is joined by William Robbie as a guest host to discuss the marketing of the ALIEN films, as it relates to ALIEN : Covenant. Also joining JM and William are a few members of the Weyland Yutani Bulletin. This was a great episode. We start off a bit slow... by Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast
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Episode 18: The Martian

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