Podcast # 210 - Western Sci-Fi

Rico · January 18, 2009, 10:54:06 AM

New show is up all about Western themed Sci-Fi TV and films. Again, had a lot of fun in this one and hope you all enjoy it. Thanks especially to those that sent in comments.

http://www.treksinscifi.com/podcasts/TreksInSciFi_210_Western_SciFi.mp3

Rico · January 18, 2009, 11:15:20 AM

Love this clip. Go get 'em lefty Brisco/Bruce!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLQiTuTFF6I

Yeoman Mara · January 18, 2009, 12:42:48 PM

Can't wait to listen!

davekill · January 18, 2009, 07:01:53 PM

Western Sci Fi - YEEHAW!

Being a big fan of Firefly, I was looking forward to this weeks podcast!
The old west rebel mixed with a space fairing but fractured society was a great idea and had many years of stories to tell.

Not long ago I watched West World again after reading an article that mentioned it was first major movie to use computer enhanced effects - the pixelated vision of the gun slinger.
It was great to see a dark haired, "long and lanky" Majel Barret in a couple of scenes too.

While West World and Serenity shared a dark theme of science run amok.
The "Steam Punk" gadgets of The Wild, Wild West and Back to the Future 3 where a lot of fun.

moyer777 · January 18, 2009, 07:43:25 PM

Just got done listening. Great show Rico, it was great to hear a bunch of listener comments! WAY TO GO everyone!

Great job Rico.

Here are the lyrics and the link to:

http://www.christrocks.com/parody

I wanna be a Robot Gunslinger Cowboy

words, music and recording by Rick Moyer

Growin up we lived a long way out of town
so I made up a world that I could live in
the Dog was my partner and I ran the show
if you're lucky I'd let you win

I wanna be a robot gunslinger cowboy
Like Yul Brenner

I watched Westworld and it that glued me to my seat
searched high and low and put my cowboy boots on my feet
picked up my cap gun and I ran outside to the lawn
I was Yule brenner the robot so I wrote you this song

I wanna be a robot gunslinger cowboy
Like Yul Brenner

I'd pull my gun and shoot at my foe
My eyes they sparkled with that android like glow
I'd chase 'em down like I was malfunctioning
Wearing black and sporting my sling...

I wanna be a robot gunslinger cowboy
Like Yul Brenner

A little part of me
wanted some robot circuitry

I wanna be a robot gunslinger cowboy
Like Yul Brenner

Dangelus · January 19, 2009, 04:00:18 PM

Great show once again. Learnt a lot. Oh and great song Rick!

Geekyfanboy · January 19, 2009, 05:44:14 PM

Great stuff...

batmite · January 20, 2009, 05:42:40 AM

Excellent show Rico. Hopefully in the future we will get a entire show just for Firefly/Serenity. And here, for more Western Sci-Fi goodness, take a look at Muse's "Knights Of Cydonia" music video. Its a pretty cool geek fest, especially if you like old Sci-Fi and Westerns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_sBOsh-vyI

moyer777 · January 20, 2009, 11:40:14 AM

hey everybody, I'm trying to locate the series "Beyond Westworld" I've searched but haven't found it anywhere. Any ideas?

Rico · January 20, 2009, 11:59:47 AM

Quote from: moyer777 on January 20, 2009, 11:40:14 AM
hey everybody, I'm trying to locate the series "Beyond Westworld" I've searched but haven't found it anywhere. Any ideas?

I doubt it has been "officially released" on DVD. But sometimes you can find "bootleg" DVD's on eBay of old TV series or even by Googling.

Oh - I found it here:
http://www.warlockvideos.com/BeyondWestworld.html?gclid=CPCPvbH3nZgCFQwDGgodtT_4mQ

I have bought from these guys before and they were reliable. Got my "Man From Atlantis" set from them I think.

Dangelus · January 20, 2009, 12:05:05 PM

Quote from: moyer777 on January 20, 2009, 11:40:14 AM
hey everybody, I'm trying to locate the series "Beyond Westworld" I've searched but haven't found it anywhere. Any ideas?

This came up in google:

http://www.warlockvideos.com/BeyondWestworld.html?gclid=CJD3lrL3nZgCFQ0zQgodEWBQ5Q

and here

http://www.cartoon-avenue.net/product_info.php?products_id=183

Strange, can't find a UK release even though the packaging has a UK BBFC certificate on it. The US website says it is region 0 though! ;D

Might not be legit though - ooops Rico beat me to it!

Rico · January 20, 2009, 12:12:02 PM

Just to let you know, these are typically DVD's made from the video tapes of the broadcast episodes. Normally commercials are edited out and the quality is ok - but of course that can vary. The sets I have gotten are very watchable and personally since they are decades old and not out on DVD I see no problem in buying these.

Dangelus · January 20, 2009, 12:34:08 PM

All this talk about Westworld has got me wanting to watch it again! I don't think I have ever seen Futureworld, is it any good?

Wouldn't mind seeing the TV series either.

moyer777 · January 20, 2009, 01:23:19 PM

I downloaded both Futureworld and Westworld on Itunes. They were great. Westworld is a tad bit better... but hey.

Darrell · January 22, 2009, 01:49:56 PM

One of my first Sci-fi adventures long ago was Westworld. Haven't seen it since way back when. I should rent it - but wonder if it's too dated / corny now. Totally loved it way back then!

Podcast # 210 - Western Sci-Fi

davekill