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1:35:08 S1E12

#012 - Alien Nation 1.08 "Contact"

Happy New Year! We welcome 2026 with a review of the "Alien Nation" episode "Contact," a story about a Kleezantsun intimidating scientists into sending a nefarious signal into outer space. …

1:31:48 S1E11

#011 - Alien Nation 1.07 "Night of the Screams"

Just in time for Christmas is our review of the "Alien Nation"...Halloween episode. Sorry, I guess we should have started the podcast a couple months earlier. Anyway, you will shriek …

1:40:45 S1E9

#009 - Alien Nation 1.06 "The First Cigar"

After a two-week "Star Trek" detour, we're back to "Alien Nation" with an episode about taxes, bribes, scams, and gangs. This week's episode, called "The First Cigar" involves a Tenctonese …

1:21:11 S1E8

#008 - "Star Trek" Primer - Part 2 of 2

Nick & Todd continue their discussion of the "Star Trek" franchise. - What was Nick's hot take about "TNG" season 2, teased at the end of Part 1? - What …

1:17:25 S1E7

#007 - "Star Trek" Primer - Part 1 of 2

The "Alien Nation" rewatch will definitely continue, but this week (and next), Nick & Todd take a detour to talk about one of the biggest sci-fi franchises of all..."Star Trek." …

1:17:04 S1E6

#006 - Alien Nation 1.05 "The Takeover"

This week, Nick & Todd review the 5th "Alien Nation" episode, "The Takeover," a story about a police station siege during a city riot, with the themes of control and...smells(???). …

1:15:41 S1E5

#005 - Alien Nation 1.04 "Fifteen With Wanda"

Nick & Todd are really enjoying rewatching & podcasting about "Alien Nation." But, even the best things in life aren't always perfect. Join Nick & Todd as they critique the …

1:24:58 S1E4

#004 - Alien Nation 1.03 "Little Lost Lamb"

Nick & Todd return to talk about the 3rd episode of "Alien Nation" in which Detective Matt Sikes tries to protect a teenage Tenctonese girl who's life has taken a …

1:39:31 S1E3

#003 - Alien Nation 1.02 "Fountain of Youth"

Nick & Todd are back for the first "Alien Nation" 1-hour episode entitled "Fountain of Youth." This is an episode that explores the topic of aging from two different angles. …

1:58:51 S1E2

#002 - Alien Nation 1.01 "Pilot"

Nick & Todd are back and diving in to the "Alien Nation" pilot TV movie (counting as episode 1 of the TV series). This episode is packed with world-building, character …