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The Incomparable Mothership

Jason Snell
Science Fiction
Planet Of the Apes
Doctor Who
Back To the Future
Hugo Awards
Saturday Night Live
Crimson Tide
Disney Plus
Fantasy
Artificial Intelligence
Dune
Ryan Reynolds
Star Wars
Mad Max: Fury Road
Nebula Awards
Apple TV+
Nostalgia
Fantasy Genre
Character Development
Fright Night

The Incomparable Mothership is the flagship of the Incomparable podcast network. It’s all about geeky media we love, including movies, books, TV, and more, featuring a rotating panel of guests and hosted by Jason Snell and friends.

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Latest Episodes

Now the curtain is going up, “The Sting” is starting the show! Snappy patter and jokes, along with the star power of Robert Redford and Paul Newman, drive this story of an elaborate con that goes right—or does it?! Also there’s a lot of Scott Joplin ... more

Eleven books later, our Awards Book Club has finally reached the end of the line. In this episode we cover our last uncovered book, “Shroud” by Adrian Tchaikovsky, recommend some Hugo-nominated short fiction, and rank all eleven books. Plus: What are... more

Our Summer of Sundance kicks off with Sundance himself, as we travel back to the end of the old west (and, later, to the garden spot of Bolivia) to visit a couple of robbers, their lady friend, and their not-very-important gang with “Butch Cassidy an... more

Buy some flowers and get ready to profess your feelings—we’re here to talk about “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” in which Tom Holland’s Peter gets to be a sad sack who is saving New York while his personal life has fallen completely apart. There are sur... more

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Recent Guests

James Thomson
Guest discussing the film from Glasgow perspective
Independent reviewer
Episode: 830: Sad Man in a Van
Ben McCarthy
Guest contributing insights from different vantage points
Independent reviewer
Episode: 830: Sad Man in a Van
John Siracusa
Panelist, technology journalist
Episode: 812: Ridley Scott Just Can't Stop
Moisés Chiullán
Panelist
Episode: 812: Ridley Scott Just Can't Stop
Erika Ensign
Panelist
Episode: 812: Ridley Scott Just Can't Stop
Glenn Fleishman
Two-time Jeopardy! champion
Jeopardy! contestant
Episode: 809: Triple J on 'Jeopardy!' with Jennings
Paul Weimer
Returning guest who discusses literary topics.
Episode: 806: Demon in a Photocopier
Heather Berberet
A regular participant in the book club.
Episode: 806: Demon in a Photocopier
Joe Rosensteel
An occasional visitor to the book club.
Episode: 806: Demon in a Photocopier

Hosts

Jason Snell
Host of The Incomparable Mothership, The Incomparable network's flagship show, guiding rotating panels through geek culture discussions.
Annette Wierstra
Guest/Panelist on The Incomparable with contributions across episodes.
Monty Ashley
Panelist on The Incomparable with frequent cross-episode appearances.
Tony Sindelar
Panelist on The Incomparable, regular guest and discussion facilitator.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 986 ratings
  • Monty

    I love you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    avivpash
    Israela month ago
  • Binged in during this last episode.

    I want to thank you for the recommendation of North of North I binged the whole season before I finished listing to this episode. Also agree on Plur1bus. Love it. Now trying Better Call Saul I’m one of the few who have not watched Breaking Bad or Better Call. So far I’m not sure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPL
    United States8 months ago
  • It’s no longer summer…

    Would love an episode about something other than old submarine movies. It’s almost October. Summer is done.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Anonymous Fan (AF)
    United Statesa year ago
  • Eh. It’s ok.

    Quality of episodes depends on which guests are on. Some guests are good and others are awful. There is no disagreement on anything amongst the hosts just complete group think.

    It gets too woke at times. Attempts to cram feminism or pick your woke topic into conversations has left me rolling my eyes and deleting shows too often. Whether it’s lobbying for Hercules to be pansexual or counting the number of women in Batman Begins you can see where some conversations go.

    Also yeah the girl who ca... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Drizzle Dry
    United States2 years ago
  • Dynamically inserted ads?

    Love the show but I can’t believe you’ve stooped so low to use dynamically inserted ads. Very disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    puffymonster
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The panel chemistry/guest variety is a major draw for fans.
Listeners praise thoughtful analyses and broad topic range across media.
Some criticism notes inconsistent guest quality and moments of perceived “groupthink.”

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Apple Podcasts
#227
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

801: Chekhov's Chunga Palm
Q: What about aliens?
Mostly unclear.
801: Chekhov's Chunga Palm
Q: Is this this?
If you've watched The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, think of the extremely high concept of an episode of that show taken as the premise to a long-running show that is going to go global.
801: Chekhov's Chunga Palm
Q: Are they about the show?
No, I haven't seen the show.
707: Crime is Not Cozy
Q: How do you intend to keep your series fresh?
By creating different dog characters tied to the plot, I maintain excitement and variability in each book.
707: Crime is Not Cozy
Q: What challenges do you face while constructing a mystery?
The hardest part is figuring out the clue path and ensuring all characters could plausibly be suspects.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Incomparable Mothership

What is The Incomparable Mothership about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show offers deep, wide-ranging discussions on geek culture, with rotating panels dissecting films, books, TV, and broader pop culture phenomena. Episodes blend rigorous analysis, humorous banter, and thoughtful debates across topics from classic cinema and Star Trek to contemporary fantasy and science fiction, often anchored by a steady host who nudges conversations with curiosity and wit. Noteworthy is the prolific guest roster and the mix of nostalgia, archetypal storytelling, and genre-history context, which makes it appealing to listeners who want smart, entertaining conversations about media they love.

A standout characteristic is the rotating-cast format that brings diverse perspectives while maintaining a cohesive, enthusiast-fr... more

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1. James Thomson
2. Ben McCarthy
3. John Siracusa
4. Moisés Chiullán
5. Erika Ensign
6. Glenn Fleishman
7. Paul Weimer
8. Heather Berberet

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