Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective

Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective


Latest Episodes

Superman Comics for the Superman Movie – Thought Clouds (comic book observations)
July 05, 2025

Ben noticed a handful of comics that were clearly released for the new Superman movie and . . . they got him. Or he got them. Or he got them because they got him? Some were at Dollar Tree, one was at

Zenna Henderson’s THE PEOPLE Series Book Review
June 23, 2025

Ben recently discovered an omnibus edition containing Zenna Hendersons THE PEOPLE stories, a fascinating collection from a writers he was unfamiliar with. And now that he has read the book, he is a f

The STAR TREK: SECTION 31 “Movie” Review
January 27, 2025

What is there to say that hasnt been said? But Bens got opinions and he has a podcast, so . . . You can also watch it here on Youtube! Please like and subscribe! #startrek #section31 #strangersandal

Is THIS PRESENT DARKNESS by Frank E. Peretti Worth Reading? (Christian Sci-Fi Book Review)
January 24, 2025

This book became a giant of Christian publishing and inspired young and old readers. Ben was one of those YOUNG readers . . . now as an OLD reader, he asks the question: is it worth reading? Listen no

KRAVEN THE HUNTER Review w/ Winston Crutchfield
January 17, 2025

Ben and special guest Winston Crutchfield talk about the FINAL entry into the Marvel Sony-verse . . . KRAVEN THE HUNTER!!! Featuring some rabbit trails about the other Sony Spider-Man w/o Spider-Man m

“THE GREEN HILLS OF EARTH” by X-Minus One (OTR)
December 20, 2024

Is THE GREEN HILLS OF EARTH by Robert Heinlein the Best Science Fiction Short Story of all time? The answer: probably not, but this episode explores why its in the running! It also presents the epi

THE SHIFT: Interview with Writer/Director Brock Heasley
November 26, 2024

Ben sits down with the writer and director of Angel Studios THE SHIFT, a Twilight Zone styled sci-fi tale featuring a multiverse, a mysterious man with mysterious powers, and Sean Astin. Websites: Th

VENOM: THE LAST DANCE Road Trip
November 23, 2024

Ben takes a road trip to see the final movie in the VENOM TRILOGY! Yes. A Venom trilogy exists in out universe now. And . . . its not bad. A co-production with Welcome to Level Seven. (In other words

THE CHOSEN ONES TV Series – Interview with Creators, Cast, and Crew
October 31, 2024

Ben sits down with the creators, cast, and crew of THE CHOSEN ONES, a TV series in development right now. Its a contemporary sci-fi superhero series, and Robert Rivera Jr. and his team are taking on

ALIEN: ROMULUS Review with Parker J. Cole
September 14, 2024

Ben brings back guest host Parker J. Cole, a prolific romance writer, to talk about the most logical thing: the Alien franchise! (Find her website here: http://parkerjcole.com . . . and buy her new bo