Conclave 4 Omnibus: The Compleat ”Forbidden Planet”

In this, the omnibus edition of our fourth conclave, the Society takes a deep dive into the landmark 1956 sci-fi epic, "Forbidden Planet."  

In this episode:

• Pointless bickering. Pointless!
• A new member is welcomed to the conclave
• Deep, deep Shakespearian analysis
• The 1950's US Navy...IN SPACE!
• Return of the Ass-Talking Cockroach Typewriter
• A ship full of Captain Kirks (or is it "Captains Kirk?") 
• Tempting testosterone-fueled space wolves with unspeakable feminine wiles
• A greased-up Methuselah with a fist full of cough sweets
• Weird open-mouthed 1950's kissing
• Jonesing for bug powder
• Robbie the Booze-Bot
• Clark-Nova gets the shoe treatment
• Brother Methuselah gets lippy
• Robbie has a divide-by-zero error
• We render judgement
• A probing consideration of phallic symbols 
• Tom of Finland-inspired Naval Murals
• We find out that sci-fi has always been woke
• A history of EC Comics and moral panics over sci-fi
• How Forbidden Planet inspired Star Trek 
• Freudian psychology versus the Hays Code
• How ethics evolve, but base drives do not
• Fears of Nuclear Annihilation: Then and Now
• Getting hit right in the Oedipus!
• Shakespeare in subtext: multiple layers for various audiences
• Problematic lines when Robbie gives a "Hello, Sailor!"
• Discussion of how consent applies to an atomic super-robot
• Ethan foams at the mouth
• We meet our special guest.
• Tim describes his childhood sci-fi favorites   
• We discuss the socialcultural importance of science fiction
• How sci-fi eases cognitive dissonance
• Human evolution: where it's been, where it's going
• Sci-fi as a tool for thought experiments that explore future trends 
• What sets Trek apart from other sci-fi franchises
• Tim Russ: Citizen Scientist & Astronomer Extraordinaire
• Andy experiences the Total Perspective Vortex
• The Drake Equation: Mind=BLOWN
• The Multiverse Theory: Douglas Adams said space was BIG, but this is getting out of hand 
• The Meaning of Life
• Tim tells us about his most jaw-dropping sci-fi experience
• Some potential culprits of CINEMANIA
• Andy experiences a long-awaited moment of satisfaction
• A post-credits Easter Egg! 

FEATURING:

Ethan Ireland, formerly of Smosh (seasons 2009-2012)

Andre Luc Martinez, of Genshin Impact and Onyx Equinox.

Andy Slack, comic artist / internet comedian of Dune Sietchposting & Star Trek Shitposting

Zacharia Berks, of Dead Tone and Space Pope Egregious 1

Andrea Palladino, Scholar of San Francisco & veteran film crew member

…and Special Guest Tim Russ! 

Trigger warnings include misogyny, abuse of consent, gaslighting, emotional abuse, animal abuse, alcohol abuse, and implied support for eugenics.

WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT. STRONG LANGUAGE & ADULT THEMES.