Better Than Fiction Episode #495! Gran Turismo and Alien doc!

 Episode #495! This week we focus on film versus books. First up Scott tells us about a documentary. However it's a documentary that DL would actually consider watching. Memory: The Origins Of Alien sheds some light on the early thoughts and process that went into creating the sci-fi / horror fan-favorite. After that, DL talks about the new film Gran Turismo. Like ten's of thousands of other people, Jann Mardenborough had a passion for simulator racing on PlayStation's Gran Turismo. With countless hours racing on the world's most high profile tracks, Mardenborough beat out 1000's of real-world wannabes to realized his dream of becoming a real professional racer. Give it a listen!

The game that started it all!

A gamer made good. Hero to the wannabes.
The real Jann Mardenborough.

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-09-12T14_52_32-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #494! Time Out Of Joint and Night Fever!

 Episode #494! This week we focus on two books. First up, Scott has a book by Hugo Award winning author Philip K. Dick. Time Out of Joint tells the story of Ragle Gumm and the strange things that happen in his small town. After that DL has the latest Brubaker/Phillips graphic novel. In Night Fever, Jon Webb can't sleep after a business flight to France. During his bout of insomnia, Jon lies his way into a private party which sets him on a path of crime and murder. Check it out!     

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-09-04T10_19_45-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #493! Conquest of the Planet of the Apes!

 Episode #493! Conquest of the Planet of the Apes! Prior to recording this episode, DLNelson and Scott Sackett watched the fourth movie of the classic Apes series. After their viewing, they sit down for a conversation about the film. Listen as they talk about various scenes from the movie and give their thoughts about the story. Give it a listen!

This episode can be found here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-08-28T17_45_46-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #492! Sword of the Atom and works by Geof Darrow and Masamune Shirow!

 Episode #492! Welcome back listeners. First up, DL brings the complete Sword of the Atom trade to the podcast. Written by Jan Strnad and drawn by Gil Kane this tale places Ray Palmer in the Amazon Rainforest helping a tribe of small humanoid aliens. After that Scott talks about various works by Manga legend Masamune Shirow and illustrator extraordinaire Geof Darrow. Check it out!

This episode can be heard here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-08-21T15_54_45-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #491 The Best of Simon and Kirby, Brubaker's Daredevil and The X-Men!

 Episode #491 This week we are back with two high-profile runs from Marvel Comics and a great "Best Of" book. First up, Scott brings the really nice The Best of Simon and Kirby from Titan Books. Inside the book you'll find some forgotten stories from the '40's-'60's. Next, DL talks about Ed Brubaker's 40 issue run on Daredevil The Man Without Fear. And to wrap up this week's episode, Scott continues his travels through 1970's X-Men comics with issue #95! Check it out!

This episode can be found here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-08-15T14_49_44-07_00

Better Than Fiction Episode #490! Escape From The Planet Of The Apes!

 Episode #490! Escape From The Planet Of The Apes! Prior to recording this episode, Scott Sackett and DLNelson watched the 1971 follow-up to Beneath The Planet Of The Apes. After their viewing, they sit down for a conversation about the third movie of the series. Listen as they talk about various scenes from the movie and give their thoughts about the story. Give it a listen!

This episode can be found here:

https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/betterthanfictionpodcast/episodes/2023-08-07T15_12_17-07_00