2001: A Space Podyssey Podcast
1) Episode 66 - Stanley Kubrick's Numbers with R.H. Vatcher (part two)
We're back with Kubrick scholar R.H. Vatcher to conclude our discussion of 42, model theory, abstract math, and dive into the occurences meaning of 57 in "Full Metal Jacket." The concept of democide,...Show More
2) Episode 65 - Stanley Kubrick's Numbers with R.H. Vatcher (part one)
We know Stanley Kubrick was a chess player and logic puzzle fanatic. What conscious and subconscious meanings did he bury in his later films through numbers and patterns? What is the role of model the...Show More
3) FREE PATREON BONUS - Pinocchio HAL and the Convention Crusade with Virginia Smith
For July's first Patreon Bonus episode, we continue our conversation with Virginia Smith and try to determine if HAL gets to become "a real boy." The differences in how Kubrick and Hyams treat HAL an...Show More
4) Episode 64 - HAL Resurrection, Act IV: The Chandra Factor with Virginia Smith (2010: The Year We Make Content)
We're kicking off a summer of guests with our pal Virginia Smith, here to take on a very special subject: the father and son duo of Dr. Chandra and HAL! How Dr. Chandra's relationship with SAL preface...Show More
5) Episoe 63 - HAL Resurrection, Act III: Absolution
Looking intimately at the scenes of HAL's death and rebirth, one theme stands out above all others: purpose. We all need a purpose in life and so do Heuristic Algorithmic Learning machines. The more ...Show More
6) Episode 62 - HAL Resurrection, Act II: The Return of Douglas Rain
The sequel is written, the crew is hired, the red light is plugged in. To bring HAL back to life, they'll need that secret sauce: the Canadian theatre superstar that is Douglas Rain! But first, they h...Show More
7) Episode 61 - HAL Resurrection, Act I: The Mystery of Pod G
In anticipation of Dr. Chandra reactivating everyone's favorite psychotic processing unit, we're reevaluating the story so far. Since we last saw HAL, we've read more Clarke, researched more on '2001'...Show More
8) Gold Easter Egg (FREE PATREON BONUS MINI)
A free surprise for your Easter basket! Become a "Kuritsa" member on PATREON to open the other eggs! Help children now with UNICEF Find more at spacepodyssey.com BlueSky @spacepodyssey Instagram @spa...Show More
9) Episode 60 - Zip Line to DISCOVERY (2010: The Year We Make Content)
We're trying to keep it together on the solar system's most extreme theme park ride: the spaceship-coupling triangle Zip Line! As we get set to board DISCOVERY, we're looking into LEONOV's mission dir...Show More
10) FREE PATREON BONUS MINI: This Week in 2001! April 1, 1968
This week in 2001 History! Wondering what kind of goodies are available on Patreon? There's already an hour and a half of bonus audio up there, and here's a bonus fun-size freebie! Check out a free ta...Show More