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Join the Walsh girls every week as they explore the mysteries and magic of sci fi television and movies.
Episodes
- Episode 261 - Chosen: The Fact that Meteors are Made of Glass is Pretty Crazy!
Did you ever think about what meteors are made of? The SYNWiS gals hadn’t either! Join them as they chat about Danish scifi series Chosen (2022) and the possibility that aliens have invaded a small town full of rather odd people. Love the…
- Episode 260 - Wall-E
The gals are back after a brief hiatus to talk about a genuine classic of the early 2000s: Wall-E (2008). If you’ve ever wondered about the future of humanity, this is a truly sobering version of how we’re all going to turn into giant babi…
- Episode 259 - Between: Us vs. Them
Ever wondered how it would go if a government were run by children? While we may indeed be seeing that now in real life, back in 2016 that was just a derivative premise for the scifi dystopia teen series Between (2015-2016). Love the show?…
- Episode 258 - Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Self Made Man
This week we remain in the world that Terminator 2: Judgment Day created with a chat about a Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009) episode. Listen as the gals chat about how terminators seem to spend their free time. Love the…
- Episode 257 - Terminator 2: Part Two
The SYNWiS all-star two-parter continues this week, as Amy and Sarah conclude their chat about Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). It seems that even terminators can, with patience, become better fathers than human men. Woof! Love the show?…
- Episode 256 - Terminator 2: Part One
This week, SYNWiS returns for one of its true all-stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Join the gals as they discuss one of the best-loved and most successful sequels (scifi or otherwise) of all time — Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). Love the…
- Episode 255 - Hypernauts: Battle at Vekara
This week, the gals chat about the “proof of concept” series Hypernauts (1996). While the show didn’t lead to careers for any of the cast, it did provide one of the most memorable special effects Sarah and Amy have ever seen. Love the show…
- Episode 254 - WarGames: Part Two
The conclusion to the two-parter for WarGames (1983) sees Ally Sheedy and Matthew Broderick convincing a sad, old 40-something to start to care about the world again. They also teach a computer that reality exists. Pretty normal day, reall…
- Episode 253 - WarGames (Part One)
Let the SYNWiS gals take you back to a simpler time: the Cold War! Listen along, as WarGames (1983) depicts a “superior” technology dooming humanity to extinction as a direct result of human arrogance and paranoia. It turns out, the more t…
- Episode 252 - The Day of the Triffids: Part Two
Ever wonder how to solve the looming oil crisis? Did you ever think about genetically-engineering flowers? Join the SYNWiS gals as they chat about some of the downsides of this plan as explored in the British scifi miniseries The Day of th…
- Episode 251 - Canaries or Alien Party Crashers
The SYNWiS gals are back and it’s a new year! This week they explore the exotic world of the Welsh DJ scene as portrayed in Canaries or Alien Party Crashers (2017). Turns out, it’s a bit underwhelming. Love the show? Please subscribe, rate…
- Episode 250 - The Bionic Woman: Kill Oscar Part 1
It’s a Christmas miracle! Enjoy the gals as they chat about the origin of the fembot (again) and what constituted a hostile workplace in the 1970s. Even The Bionic Woman (1976-1978) has her limits. Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, an…
- Episode 249 - The Abominable Dr. Phibes
In this episode, the gals learn that even a Vincent Price star vehicle can have its limits. Though a critical darling that spawned a sequel the following year, The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971), even left Sarah a bit flat. Love the show? Pl…
- Episode 248 - The Avengers: The Hour That Never Was
The gals continue with their mini-spy series and chat about an episode of classic British television series The Avengers (1961-1969). The inspiration for Austin Powers? Maybe so! Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and review us here. A…
- Episode 247 - Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Not to toot our own horn, but this may be the best episode the SYNWiS gals have ever done! Listen along as they chat about a true Vincent Price classic, Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and…
- Episode 246 - Tom Corbett, Space Cadet: The Mystery of the Missing Mail Ship
The gals go all the way back to the beginning of scifi tv series for this literal piece of history: Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (1950-1955). While the set dec leaves something to be desired, looking at you Ralph, at least the commercials for…
- Episode 245 - Creature from the Black Lagoon
A blast from the past when evolution and Earth being a globe were agreed upon knowledge! Join the SYNWiS gals as they chat about monster movie classic: Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and revie…
- Episode 244 - Solos: Peg
Following on last week’s exploration of COVID-produced content, the gals chat about an installment of Solos (2021). In this episode, the incomparable Helen Mirren plays the semi-invisible Peg, which even further shows her acting chops. Lov…
- Episode 243 - Significant Other
The gals reminisce about the joys of the pandemic and the fun of relationships as they chat about Significant Other (2022). Also, how much they enjoy camping. Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and review us here. Also, check out our w…
- Episode 242 - Wizards vs. Aliens: The Thirteenth Floor
Continuing on our journey of British scifi, the gals chat about an episode of the early 2010s series Wizards vs. Aliens. Though made only a mere dozen years ago, it has the feel of the more arcane material of the early 90s. And prehensile…
- Episode 241 - Sorry to Bother You (Part 2)
The gals of SYNWiS are back and continue chatting about Sorry to Bother You (2018). Sadly, things are only going to get worse for our protagonist in a very disturbing way. Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and review us here. Also, ch…
- Episode 240 - Sorry to Bother You (Part 1)
A modern allegory for our times about the horrors of unfettered capitalism and tech bro shitheadery, listen as Amy and Sarah chat about Sorry to Bother You (2018). Though this movie was made in “simpler” times, it seems saddeningly prescie…
- Episode 239 - The Strangerers: Crunchy Munchy
Ever wonder how hard it is to walk? What about if you’ve never eaten food before? Would cockroaches be your first meal? The answers to these and many other questions await as you listen to the gals chat about The Strangerers (2000). Love t…
- Episode 238 - The Time Machine
Journey forward 800,000 years into the future to see that Earth has become a truly bizarre place! Listen as Amy and Sarah chat about how not even Guy Pearce could save The Time Machine (2002). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and rev…
- Episode 237 - Eerie, Indiana: Reality Takes a Holiday
After an unexpected hiatus, the gals are back to talk scifi and 90s kids’ programming. This week, take a trip down memory lane with Eerie, Indiana (1991-1992) a town that provides X Files content for children. Love the show? Please subscri…
- Episode 236 - The Iron Giant
This week the gals chat about the bittersweet tearjerker The Iron Giant (1999). Was this the electric moment when Vin Diesel knew that he’d eventually have a cottage industry of voice work in Guardians of the Galaxy? Who’s to say? Love the…
- Episode 235 - Jem: One Jem Too Many
This may be the deepest hair and make up talk the SYNWiS gals have ever gotten into! Join as Sarah and Amy discuss face make up (not the kind you’re thinking of) and fringe princess belts as they explore the truly, truly, truly outrageous…
- Episode 234 - Short Circuit
According to this movie, “life is not a malfunction.” Of course, Amy and Sarah have some quibbles with that as well as the amount of kittens Ally Sheedy allows in her kitchen. Listen as they chat about 80s classic Short Circuit (1986). Lov…
- Episode 233 - Mork & Mindy: Mork Meets Robin Williams
Do comedians have the saddest inner lives? This week’s discussion of Mork & Mindy (1978-1982) perhaps unintentionally encourages a reflection on the nature of celebrity culture and the price of fame. Also, should your boss sleep off their…
- Episode 232 - Invasion of the Bee Girls
What would you do if you were stuck in a podunk town with nothing but your insect research? Maybe you, too, would decide to infuse yourself and all your best girlfriends with bee qualities. The gals try not to judge while they chat about I…
- Episode 231 - Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea: The Day the World Ended
What would you do if all of humanity disappeared while you weren’t paying attention? Is it the best gift of your life or the worst curse? Listen as Amy and Sarah chat about that and mind control when they discuss an an episode of Voyage to…
- Episode 230 - The Nutty Professor
The gals experiment with watching two versions of the same movie: The Nutty Professor (1963 and 1996). Two comedy legends, Jerry Lewis and Eddie Murphy, both give their best shots of teaching us to love ourselves as we are. Amy and Sarah r…
- Episode 229 - The Invisible Man: Odds Against Death
Did you ever realize that invisible people are also nude?!?!? This is the episode where Amy finally does and it’s truly magical. Listen as she and Sarah chat about The Invisible Man (1958-1960). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and r…
- Episode 228 - The Day the Earth Stood Still
Have you ever wondered how the human species would react when aliens reveal themselves? So have lots of scifi writers and directors! This week, the ladies chat about one of the earliest versions of this plot device The Day the Earth Stood…
- Episode 227 - Mrs Davis: A Great Place to Gain Control of Your Drink
As our billionaire overlords seek to ruin our lives, do you ever wonder just how powerful AI could really get? Also, do you remember how hilarious Janeane Garofalo is? The gals think through these big questions while they talk about an epi…
- Episode 226 - Moonshot
Do you know what planned obsolescence is? Would you go to Mars for your first date? What does the future hold for humanity? To get the answers to these and many other questions, listen to the gals as they chat about Moonshot (2022). Love t…
- Episode 225 - Killjoys: A Bout, a Girl
This week the gals talk about an episode of Killjoys (2015-2019). Amazingly, Amy reveals that she finds BOTH male leads attractive! Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and review us here. Also, check out our website: www.seeyounextweeki…
- Episode 224 - Her
Sarah and Amy share a LOT of opinions about dating and tech bros when they chat about Her (2013). Turns out the two don’t often go together 😂 Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and review us here. Also, check out our website: www.seey…
- Episode 223 - Charlie Jade: Dirty Laundry
Have you ever wished that your hard-boiled detective series also involved alternate universes? Then Charlie Jade (2005) is for you! The gals chat about an episode of the short-lived South African scifi series and worry about our own impend…
- Episode 222 - Primer
Join the gals as they try and parse an exceptionally confusing time travel movie: Primer (2004). Turns out, though neither of them are experts at physics or engineering, they do know better than to try and mess with the space-time continuu…
- Episode 221 - Biker Mice from Mars: Hickory Dickory Doc
Join the gals for a chat about a fever dream from the 90s that perhaps is best left in the past, Biker Mice from Mars (1993-1996). Is this merely a bastardization of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or does it merit a revamp courtesy of Ryan R…
- Episode 220 - Junior (Part 2)
One episode wasn’t enough to do justice to one of the stranger, and surprisingly serious, family comedies of the 90s. This week, we finally get to talk a pregnant Schwarzenegger in Junior (1994). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and…
- Episode 219 - Junior (Part 1)
The new year is here and the gals are back in top form! Listen as they discuss one of the most beloved SYNWiS actors in the game: Arnold Schwarzenegger. Buckle up for lots of chats about male pregnancy as they cover Junior (1994). Love the…
- Episode 218 - Fear Itself: New Year’s Day
Nursing a hangover? Feeling a bit anxious about 2025? Then this episode is for you! Listen as Amy and Sarah chat about an installment of the short-lived horror anthology Fear Itself (2008-2009). Love the show? Please subscribe, rate, and r…
- Episode 217 - It’s a Wonderful Knife
Have you ever wondered if you really matter to your friends, family, and loved ones? Do you know how you’d react if you gruesomely killed someone in self-defense? What exactly is the aurora borealis? These questions and many more will be a…
- Episode 216 - Chucky: Chucky Actually
It’s that time of year again! The Christmas season is here and the SYNWiS gals couldn’t be more pleased. The holiday content kicks off with an episode of the comedy horror series Chucky (2021-2024). Turns out, scary things do come in small…
- Episode 215 - 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Amy and Sarah find themselves navigating the challenges of a high-waisted sailor jean and a man who seems to prefer to be shirtless and married to a seal in this week’s episode. And that’s just Kirk Douglas’s character. Join them as they c…
- Episode 214 - Stitchers: Red Eye
While the series Stitchers (2015-2017) left both the gals a bit underwhelmed, this week’s episode did afford a surprising amount of opportunity to reflect on how dating in the 2010s was only a preview of the crumbling dumpster fire human i…
- Episode 213 - C.H.U.D.
Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy 1980s New York City as it was always meant to be: full of people living in the sewers! This week Amy and Sarah chat about C.H.U.D. (1984) and confirm that they’re meant to remain above ground. Love th…
- Episode 212 - Defying Gravity: Fear
The SYNWiS gals celebrate Halloween with an episode of the flash in the pan scifi series Defying Gravity (2009). Perhaps surprisingly, we end up learning more about Sarah’s hatred for musicals than we do anything else. Love the show? Pleas…