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Podside Picnic

Pete and Connor
For All Mankind
Watership Down
Shogun
Raiders Of the Lost Ark
The Rocketeer
Sneakers
Silent Running
Dick Tracy
The Truman Show
Riddick
Blue Oyster Cult
The Vvitch
Cold War
The Barbarians
Fantasy Literature
Science Fiction
Ponyo
Studio Ghibli
Inside Number 9
Peeping Tom

Karlo, Kurt, Chris and Pete explore the literature of the fantastic, movies and everything between. Join us! Check us out on Patreon.com/PodsidePicnic for premium content.

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We get back together to . . . well, you know

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Karlo
Host of Podside Picnic; often guides conversations and introduces topics.
Kurt
Co-host; engages in film discussion and lively dialogue.
Chris
Co-host on Podside Picnic; provides analysis and perspectives.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • Kurt has ruined this pod

    I have really been enjoying listening through the back catalogue but I am sorry to report I can no longer stomach listening to the show. Kurt is overbearing, talks over other hosts and derails most episodes he is on. Pete and Connor had a great flow, and Pete and Karlo have a good vibe but add Kurt to the mix and he destroys and all flow and flattens the other hosts. Unfollowing for now, will return if Kurt ever leaves.

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    Joe Galt
    Australia4 years ago
  • All good episodes are not pay per listen

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    CassiusDi0
    5 years ago
  • All good episodes are not pay per listen

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    erikpierce
    5 years ago
  • Really good and informative podcast.

    This podcast has been just what I’ve been looking for.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Unlath
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Informative and Engaging

    Pete and Connor have such an entertaining dynamic, as the sci-fi devotee and the academic sci-fi novice. They are informative, engaging, and expand my understanding of the genre. This makes it sound super dry, but they also talk about Alita: Battle Angle.

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    Marx&Jesus
    United States6 years ago

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Dynamic host banter and insightful analysis appeal to sci‑fi fans and literary listeners.
Overall, positive appreciation for passion and breadth of topics, with occasional critique of pacing.
Some feedback notes a desire for tighter moderation and smoother guest transitions.
Listeners praise approachable yet thoughtful conversations and guest diversity.

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A group of four hosts analyzes science fiction, fantasy, and adjacent media through thoughtful critique, pop culture context, and occasional playful banter. Episodes mix book and film discussions with occasional guest perspectives, exploring themes like technology, society, and storytelling craft across classics and contemporary works. The show often blends academic-style analysis with accessible, enthusiast storytelling, and frequently promotes a creator-supported model and community spaces for listeners. Its strength lies in hosting chemistry, a broad range of topics, and a willingness to rotate guests from literary to media perspectives, making it appealing to both hardcore sci‑fi readers and casual fans looking for insightful conversati... more

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