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Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever*

Ayesha Khan
Science Fiction
Cold War
Nuclear War
Film History
Metropolis
Special Effects
Cultural History
Technology
Science Fiction Cinema
Creature From the Black Lagoon
2001: A Space Odyssey
Mccarthyism
Dr. Strangelove
Godzilla
King Kong
Voyage Dans La Lune
George Méliès
The Incredible Shrinking Man
Afrofuturism
Doctor Who

The Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* podcast looks back at more than a century of films, beginning in 1902 and working towards the future. Each episode focuses on a film, director or theme and brings in experts to discuss the history, politics, and influences. Join sci-fi enthusiast Ayesha Khan as she travels through time and space, encounters aliens, and battles authoritarian regimes all from the c... more

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We have reached over halfway through the 2001: A Space Odyssey mini-series! Today's episode (which is episode 3) I will be speaking to an amazing sound designer and a musicologist (yes that's a real job) to delve into the delights of the very spectac... more

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"Please read the show notes!" She screamed into the void of a blank page. (I realise no one apparently reads the show notes but this time I genuinely think it might be useful to you.)

This is episode two of the 2001: A Space Odyssey mini-series!

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As always there are spoilers ahead!

This is episode one of a four-episode mini-series. To make things even more confusing Episode 1 has two parts. This is part 2. If you have arrived here before treading the ground of part 1 turn back now!

The i... more

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As always there are spoilers ahead!

As we chronologically venture through science fiction history it is finally time to examine one of the heaviest of heavyweight sci-fi films. 2001: A Space Odyssey.

The idea is to most definitely watch the film ... more

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Recent Guests

Midge Costin
Professor Emeritus of Cinematic Arts at USC, retired Hollywood sound designer and documentary director
University of Southern California
Episode: 2001: A Sound Odyssey
Christine Gengaro
Music professor, musicologist and author of Listening to Stanley Kubrick: The Music in His Films
Los Angeles City College
Episode: 2001: A Sound Odyssey
Paul Franklin
Special effects supervisor on many blockbuster films (Dark Knight series); Oscar‑winning for Interstellar and Inception
Industrial Light & Magic / various
Episode: 2001: Special Effects That Changed Cinema
Julie Turnock
Professor of Media and Cinema Studies, University of Illinois, Urbana‑Champaign
University of Illinois, Urbana‑Champaign
Episode: 2001: Special Effects That Changed Cinema
Michael Benson
Filmmaker, author of books on Kubrick and space (guest)
Author/Filmmaker
Episode: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Part 1)
Scott Bukatman
Cultural theorist, professor of media studies at Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Part 1)
John Wills
Professor of American Media and Culture
University of Kent
Episode: Planet of the Apes: Evolution, Supremacy, & the Death of Liberty
Phil Nichols
Senior Consultant at the Ray Bradbury Center
Indiana University
Episode: Planet of the Apes: Evolution, Supremacy, & the Death of Liberty
Lisa Yaszek
Regents' Professor of Science Fiction Studies at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech
Episode: Barbarella 1968: Pop Art, Sex & Space Opera

Host

Ayesha Khan
Host of Every Single Sci‑Fi Film Ever*

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 370 ratings
  • Just great stuff

    Really enjoy your show and the in-depth discussions of sci-fi movies, past and present. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Redge One
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nerds of Sci-Fi Unite

    Love love love as movies are delved into with like aficionados.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jenni Jai
    United States4 months ago
  • I’ve found my podcast people!

    This hits the absolute sweet-spot for me: sci fi, movies, and guests with deep knowledge rather than just opinions.

    Ayesha is a host who obviously loves the material, and is masterful at keeping the conversation moving and getting the most out of the experts she invites on. I especially like the recommendations they give at the end, leading to even more films/books I hadn’t heard about before.

    I burned through the previous episodes, and the only frustration is having to wait for new ones.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bourgeois Squirrel
    United States5 months ago
  • I love this Podcast! 😊

    Ayesha, I came upon your podcast a couple months ago and started listening. I am thoroughly enjoying it! Being 64 yrs old and a HUGE “Sci Fi” fan, all the movies you have reviewed I’ve watched as a kid and loved! I am almost caught up and will soon be current with your new release. Thank you! I wish you nothing but continued success! A new and dedicated fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KingDavidEve
    United States6 months ago
  • A must for Sci-fi fans

    It’s been a fun journey following this podcast since it started, being introduced to lesser known films or learning something new about the production or place in history of the ones I have seen.

    The bad reviews must be from pretentious as hell people, because there’s plenty of in-depth critical thinking, and Ayesha and her guests have perfectly fine broadcast voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jax karma
    United States7 months ago

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Some listeners note a highly academic tone may feel dense to casual fans.
The host's engaging interview style helps seasoned scholars and newcomers alike.
Sound quality and pacing are generally praised, with occasional critiques of cadence.
Listeners value the deep academic and contextual rigor the show brings to sci‑fi films.
Guests are consistently knowledgeable, with a strong emphasis on cultural and historical context.

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2001: A Sound Odyssey
Q: Can we talk a bit about HAL's voice in this?
Costin describes HAL's voice as calm and eerie, with its slowing tones making the computer's growing panic and eventual shutdown unsettling. Christine Gengaro adds that HAL's vulnerability contrasts with the emotionally controlled astronauts and reflects contemporary ideas about computers.
2001: A Sound Odyssey
Q: Can you explain the different elements of sound in a film?
Midge Costin outlines music, backgrounds or atmospheres, effects synchronized to picture, off-screen effects, Foley, production dialogue and ADR, explaining how editors combine them to create a coherent soundtrack.
Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968): Time Travel, Memory and Loss
Q: What makes this film a good classroom piece for studying narrative technique?
Its deliberate non-linearity, reliance on memory as a plot engine, and the blend of documentary-like elements with surreal dream sequences offer a clear case study in montage, audiencely interpretation, and the politics of memory in cinema.
Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968): Time Travel, Memory and Loss
Q: How does the film engage with the political climate of 1968 France?
The discussion connects censorship, generational tensions, and the upheavals around Cannes 1968 to the film's themes of autonomy, memory, and how modernity is depicted as potentially destabilizing or dystopian.
Je t'aime, je t'aime (1968): Time Travel, Memory and Loss
Q: Can you explain how René uses editing to disrupt traditional narrative continuity?
René fragments memories and uses time slips to displace conventional sequence, letting viewers deduce the order and meaning, which foregrounds memory as a constructed, subjective experience.

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This show consistently presents in-depth, scholarly conversations about sci‑fi cinema, tracing how films reflect historical moments, political shifts, and cultural imaginaries. Episodes frequently feature academics, critics, and practitioners who unpack genre milestones—from mid‑century classics to modern iconography—through lenses like national cinema, technology, and gender. A standout trait is the cross‑disciplinary approach: guests come from film studies, architecture, Japanese and Italian studies, and visual effects, offering richly contextualized analyses that connect production, reception, and social meaning. The result is a thought‑provoking listening experience that rewards careful viewing and invites listeners to rethink familiar ... more

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