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Never Seen It Podcast #100 — Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

What makes Blade Runner 2049 such a compelling sequel to one of science fiction’s most influential movies? We get together for a deep dive into Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sci-fi epic, thirty years after the events of the original Blade Runner. We discuss whether 2049 works as a legacy sequel, how it expands the world of…

Never Seen It Podcast — Episode 99 Project Hail Mary (2026)

August 18, 2026

We’re talking about Project Hail Mary, the science fiction adventure based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, and we’re joined by sci-fi writer and VFX compositor Jordan Spaulding for a deep discussion about the movie, the book, and everything that makes this adaptation work. At its heart, Project Hail Mary follows Ryland Grace, a science teacher…