Monica and Erin round out another season with a wrap up episode this week. Tune in for a discussion of the baffling production that is “Farscape Undressed” and a listener Q&A section which requires legal counsel. There’s also a surprise twist on Monica’s ratings quiz and finally in “Snip Snip” they reveal their definitive thirteenContinue reading “Frellcast Season Two Wrap Up”
Category Archives: Season 2
Frellcast 222 – Die Me, Dichotomy
For the season two finale “Die Me, Dichotomy” it would probably be shorter to list the things Monica, Erin and guest chair Nikita don’t discuss. Join them for this mega episode dedicated to dropping the proverbial truth hammer, savoring the tastiest drama, and the usual quota of groan-swearing. Also “Monica Yells About Science” at oneContinue reading “Frellcast 222 – Die Me, Dichotomy”
Frellcast 221 – Liars, Guns and Money Part III: Plan B
It’s the finale of the Liars, Guns and Money Trilogy and boy does it pack a wallop. For the penultimate episode of the season cum space opera action film, Monica and Erin are spinning from just how much there is to discuss. Join them as they swoon for Aeryn’s badass aesthetic, get creeped the hellContinue reading “Frellcast 221 – Liars, Guns and Money Part III: Plan B”
Frellcast 220 – Liars, Guns and Money Part II: With Friends Like These
In the second episode of the Liars, Guns and Money trilogy the Farscape Friends take a small breather after the hectic energy of part one, but marvel at the amount of plot that still gets thrown around. Monica & Erin talk being happy/sad about Zhaan’s unprecedented second week of greatness, the (ahem) fascinating Scorpius/Natira dynamic,Continue reading “Frellcast 220 – Liars, Guns and Money Part II: With Friends Like These”
Frellcast 219 – Liars, Guns, and Money Part I: A Not So Simple Plan
This week the Farscape Friends find themselves on a roller coaster hurtling toward the end of Season Two with Episode 219 – Liars, Guns and Money Part 1: A Not So Simple Plan. Monica and Erin chat about heists, trust, character payoff, and (as always) even more emotional devastation. Did we mention Scorpius is back?
Frellcast 218 – A Clockwork Nebari
This week Monica & Erin get a little disquieted discussing the ultraviolence of 218 – A Clockwork Nebari. Make sure your eyes stay firmly in your head as you join the Farscape Friends for a Nebari vs. Peacekeeper ideological showdown, lessons in not being a Rygel, and of course a dive into select historical confluencesContinue reading “Frellcast 218 – A Clockwork Nebari”
Frellcast 217 – The Ugly Truth
This week the Frellcast tries to tell the tale of episode 217 – The Ugly Truth but do the Farscape Friends’ stories line up? Join Monica and Erin for a discussion of split loyalties and careful lies as the Moya crew reunite with Talyn and dodge dispersal.
Frellcast 216 – The Locket
The Farscape Friends are joined by returning guest Lacy to comb through the bad science and emotional reckoning of Episode 216 – The Locket. The trio touch on accents, makeup, and mistakes made in cowardice as well as the efficacy (or lack thereof) of delivering critical plot points in extreme slow motion.
Frellcast 215 – Won’t Get Fooled Again
It’s episode 215 – Won’t Get Fooled Again and the Farscape Friends are still recovering. Monica and Erin take a seat in John’s subconscious for this taboo-busting mindfrell of a story. Join them for a discussion of good acting, great preparation, and one of the most unique episodes of Farscape ever produced.
Frellcast 214 – Beware Of Dog
It’s another Monster On Moya (with a dash of Iron Giant) in Episode 214 – Beware of Dog. The Farscape Friends adjust their expectations for Aeryn’s baffling emotional journey, the complexities of cracking up, and the time tested comedy of Vorc body fluids.
Frellcast 213 – Look at the Princess Part III: The Maltese Crichton
The Farscape Friends reach the thrilling conclusion of the Look at the Princess Trilogy with Part III: The Maltese Crichton. In episode 213, Monica & Erin level with David Kemper and get real about nonsense science writing, emotionally manipulative babies, and of course breathtaking kisses.
Frellcast 212 – Look at the Princess Part II: I Do I Think
Monica & Erin return for Part II of the Look At The Princess Trilogy. Join the Farscape Friends for their thoughts on John’s non-traditional survival strategies, how to write women well (even if they hate each other), and just a whole bunch of hurt feelings in emotional spotlights. There’s also a song about pillows.
Frellcast 211 – Look at the Princess Part I: A Kiss Is But A Kiss
It’s another maxi sized episode this week as the Farscape Friends go through Look At The Princess Part I: A Kiss Is But A Kiss with a fine toothed comb. Join Monica & Erin for a roller coaster of sexy times, emotional breakdowns, and monarchical politics in this installment of Farscape’s first trilogy.
Frellcast 210 – My Three Crichtons
This week Farscape Friends Monica & Erin take a crack at Episode 210 – My Three Crichtons. Join the duo as they discuss clumsy morality tales, presidential acting inspirations, and deliver an extra-annoyed science yell.
Frellcast 209 – Out Of Their Minds
Join the Farscape Friends for a truly out of body experience with Episode 209 – Out Of Their Minds. Monica, Erin, and special guest Nikita wade through the delightfully juvenile raunchiness of Farscape’s take on the classic body swap premise. No stone is unturned or vest unzipped as they discuss inter-body hanky panky, mimicking theContinue reading “Frellcast 209 – Out Of Their Minds”
Frellcast 208 – Dream A Little Dream
In episode 208 Monica and Erin jump into the rocky history and uneven results of Dream A Little Dream (aka Re:Union). Join the Farscape friends for chat on police state antics, the law firm of Dominar & Grey, and of course the 2003 Billboard No. 2 hit single “Mesmerize” by Ja Rule (feat. Ashanti).
Frellcast 207 – Home On The Remains
Farscape Friends Erin and Monica take on accents, transactional sex, and xenobiology in 207 – Home on the Remains. How many times can Monica call B’Sogg by the wrong name? Tune in to find out!
Frellcast 206 – Picture If You Will
In Episode 206 – Picture If You Will, Monica and Erin reflect almost a season later on just how terrible that guy Maldis really is. Tune in for thoughts on hurt feelings, implicit trust, what is not working in Zhaanland, and of course John “ScissorLips” Crichton.
Frellcast 205 – The Way We Weren’t
Monica, Erin, and special guest/honorary Farscape Friend Lacy sink their teeth into one of the densest episodes yet, 205 – The Way We Weren’t. In this supersized show, the crew discusses the weight of dark histories under authoritarianism, continuing emotional labor, & the presence of enough character development to last most shows a whole series.Continue reading “Frellcast 205 – The Way We Weren’t”
Frellcast 204 – Crackers Don’t Matter
The Farscape Friends are joined by special guest Michael for a chat about one of the series’s most notorious episodes, 204 – Crackers Don’t Matter. The gang sink their teeth into the dual cruelty and humor of the writing, Farscape’s weirdo tendencies, and what exactly makes this episode so popular.