The Hive Mind: A Xenomorphing Podcast

Episode 53 - Alien: Isolation 2 and Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 previews Jul 1, 2026 4675 After a long trip to the Outer Rim to celebrate the New Acheron Knicks' Intergalactic Basketball Championship, Dave returns to join Bradley, Ryan and (eventually) Devan to discuss the upcoming games "Alien: Isolation 2" and "Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2." The crew talk about the trailers and preview footage for these two Alien video game sequels, what they're anticipating and looking forward to most

Episode 52 - Alien: Engineers script review Mar 29, 2026 4995 Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley, and Ryan board The Prometheus, um I mean The Magellan and head back to LV-223, er, um LV-426 to discuss Jon Spaihts' prequel script "Alien: Engineers," which would become the template used by Damon Lindelof for the 2012 film "Prometheus." The crew discuss the 2011 draft from the then-unknown Spaihts' and examine the similarities but also the notable differences betw

Episode 51 - Alien 3: The Legacy Cut review Feb 24, 2026 2361 Dave, Michael, and Ryan break into the vault at 20th Century Studios, open the box titled "We're So Sorry, David Fincher" and grab all the footage of Alien 3 as they talk about one of the latest fan edits of the film from a34k.net titled, "Alien 3: The Legacy Cut." The crew discuss and critique this new vision of the film, which includes enhanced color grading and visual effects improvements, but

Episode 50 - Aliens: Lucky and Alien: Isolation Prequel Comics Jan 9, 2026 3569 Bradley locks Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan in the Communications Bay with a very hungry xenomorph as he leads a discussion on two Alien comics, 1996's "Aliens: Lucky" and 2014's "Alien: Isolation" prequel comic. The crew first chat about the short but sweet Aliens: Lucky, about a not-so-heroic crewman aboard an ill-fated salvage station. They then shift focus to the Alien: Isolation prequel com

Episode 49 - Predator: Badlands review Nov 19, 2025 3048 Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley and Ryan crash land on a distant planet where everything tries to kill you (aka Australia) and go on a hunt to take down the infamous, unkillable and hairball-filled Catlisk as they discuss the latest entry in the Predator franchise, Dan Trachtenberg's "Predator: Badlands." The crew share their thoughts on Badlands and what they enjoyed most about this risky but exci

Episode 48 - Alien: Earth Episode 8 (Season 1 Finale) review Sep 29, 2025 3413 With Brad and Ryan working on some more Outer Rim jobs, Dave, Devan, and Michael use their wit, cunning, and excess plot armor to take over a small island research facility, where they discuss the final episode of season 1 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew analyze this season finale to the first ever Alien TV show, chatting about how well they feel Hawley did with closing out t

Episode 47 - Alien: Earth Episode 7 review Sep 20, 2025 3772 After trying unsuccessfully to communicate with and train Dave's cat Nacho, Dave, Devan, Michael, Ryan and special guest Holden Wilhoite from the Perfect Organism podcast all end up in sick bay, where they discuss the latest episode of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about the polarizing episode, what they think worked and what they thought about some of the more divisive m

Episode 46 - Alien: Earth Episode 6 review Sep 12, 2025 3567 With Brad away at the All Zeta Reticuli Karate Championship, Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head over to New Siam to chat about the latest episode of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew explore various aspects of the episode, such as the writing, character interactions, and some revelations about the alien creatures, and talk about what they think worked and what didn't. They also

Episode 45 - Alien: Earth Episode 5 review Sep 12, 2025 4181 Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley, and Ryan get together at the local Arcturian dive bar, grab a pint, and talk about the good ol' days aboard the USCSS Maginot, when they were running for their lives, screaming their heads off, and crying for their mommies as they discuss the latest episode in Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew examine this surprisingly polarizing flashback episode, w

Episode 44 - Alien: Earth Episode 4 review Aug 30, 2025 3139 Dave, Devan, Michael and Ryan make a pit stop at Gateway Station to have a chat with very special guest Jaime Prater (aka Man Cavalier), host of the popular Perfect Organism podcast, as they discuss episode 4 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." Jaime and the crew share their thoughts on this more character focused episode, what they believed worked and didn't work as well in it, and what

Episode 43 - Alien: Earth Episode 3 review Aug 22, 2025 3723 While Bradley recovers in the med bay in the aftermath of their feline-induced spaceship disaster, Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan are joined by special guest Gary Washington to discuss episode 3 of Noah Hawley's FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew discuss what they liked and disliked about the episode, including the creature effects, the new character developments, and the story elements involvin

Episode 42 - Alien: Earth Episodes 1 and 2 review Aug 15, 2025 4098 When Bradley and Ryan fail to properly contain Michael's cat Buddy and Dave's cat Nacho, the felines send the crew and their ship, the USCSS Arcturia, on a collision course to Earth, while in the meantime they discuss the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's hotly anticipated FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew share what they enjoyed most about the episodes, including some of the characters, the

Episode 41 - Predator: Killer of Killers Jul 26, 2025 2969 After defeating three ravenous squirrels in fierce hand-to-hand combat, Dave, Devan, and Michael are captured, bound with some BDSM-inspired explosive collars, and put in a ring to fight to the death while also discussing the latest film in the Predator franchise, the animated Dan Trachtenberg feature 'Predator: Killer of Killers." The guys chat about each of the three segments within the film, w

Episode 40 - Alien: Earth Official Trailer reaction Jun 12, 2025 3624 Dave, Devan, Mykal, Michael and Ryan take a field trip to Prodigy Corporation and, while getting a tour of the facility, are accidentally locked in the deadly specimen lab, where all hell quickly breaks loose as they discuss their reactions to the first full-length official trailer for Noah Hawley's upcoming FX series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about what they liked most about the trailer, in

Episode 39 - Aliens: Sacrifice (Dark Horse comic book) Apr 26, 2025 3490 While fleeing two malfunctioning Working Joes and four jilted Arcturians, Dave, Devan, Michael and Bradley hide inside Comics R' Us aboard Sevastopol Station and discuss the 1993 Dark Horse comic book "Aliens: Sacrifice." The crew talk extensively about one of their favorite comics in the Alien franchise, including the great writing from Peter Milligan, the excellent artwork by Paul Johnson, and

Episode 38 - Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual Apr 26, 2025 2759 After a horrendously failed prank involving a power loader, an electric prod, and Jonesy the cat, Dave, Michael and Ryan are sent to mandatory HR training, where they are tasked with reading and discussing the 1996 Boxtree Ltd. title, "Aliens: Colonial Marines Technical Manual," written by Lee Brimmicombe-Wood. The crew chat about what they enjoyed most about the technical guide, including its am

Episode 37 - Alien 3 (Video Game) Feb 28, 2025 4384 While on Fiorina 161 serving prison time for some Arcturian shenanigans that went horribly wrong, Dave, Devan, Michael, Bradley and Ryan get some free time in the Fury Arcade, where they play and talk about the 1992 multi-platform video game, "Alien 3." The crew discuss what they enjoyed about the game, including the atmosphere and music, where they feel it fell short, and how it deviated from th

Episode 36 - 2024 Wrap Up and Looking Forward to 2025 Dec 28, 2024 1689 Dave and Ryan celebrate Christmas with Janek aboard the Prometheus while joyfully listening to mutated Fifield slaughter the expedition team over the intercom system as they chat about the year that was while looking forward to the year that will be. The crew talk about at an eventful 2024 and the revival of the Alien franchise with the release of the hit film Alien: Romulus, and examine some of

Episode 35 - Alien: Earth Teaser Footage Reaction Nov 18, 2024 1687 Dave, Devan, and Ryan enter a crashed spaceship in the ocean, where they discover the remains of alien beings, black goo, Dave's cat Nacho with a dead facehugger in its mouth, and seven seconds of footage for the upcoming Noah Hawley TV series, "Alien: Earth." The crew talk about their reactions to the footage, their expectations for the series, and Hawley's past work on the critically acclaimed

Episode 34 - Alien: Romulus Prequel Comic Book Evaluation and Sequel Announcement Nov 4, 2024 5374 Dave, Michael, Brad, and Ryan sit around a campfire (aka bunsen burner) in the Romulus Lab, roast some marshmallows and black goo mutated rat legs, and talk about the recently released Alien: Romulus prequel comic book. Brad takes the crew page by page through the comic as they talk about what they enjoyed (spoiler: not much), and what they felt could've been improved upon and fleshed out better.

Episode 33 - Alien: Isolation 10th Anniversary Oct 13, 2024 3886 Dave, Devan, and Ryan are sent on a mission to Sevastopol Station to rescue their newest crew member, Bradley John Suedbeck, and together they fight off xenos, facehuggers, working joes, and someone named Amanda as they discuss the 10th anniversary celebration of the 2014 Creative Assembly video game, "Alien: Isolation." The crew talk about the legacy of Isolation after 10 years, what they enjoye

Episode 32: Interview with Dane Hallett Sep 23, 2024 4930 Dave, Devan and Michael head to the land down under, where they enter a mysterious lab and use the black goo to create all sorts of friendly death machines such as the Koalahugger, the Xenoroo, and the Proto-Huntsman Spiderpede while they interview the legendary Australian concept artist, creature designer, and filmmaker Dane Hallett. Dane talks about how he got started in the industry and the ex

Episode 31 - Alien: Romulus Reaction and Review Aug 21, 2024 5869 Dave, Mykal, and Ryan head over to Renaissance Station to steal some cryostasis tubes and power units only to find out that there is, truly, "Sum'in in the wa'er!" and discuss the most recent entry into the Alien film franchise, Fede Alvarez' "Alien: Romulus." The crew talk about their initial reactions to the film and what they enjoyed most about it, including the amazingly authentic set designs

Episode 30: Alien Romulus Full Trailer Reaction Jun 11, 2024 4355 We're back!!! After a year and a half of doing Outer Rim jobs and getting some Arcturian poontang, Dave, Devan, Michael, Mykal, and Ryan are back for more Xenomorphing shenanigans and to discuss the full release trailer for Fede Alvarez's upcoming film, "Alien: Romulus." The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the trailer, and their desires and hopes for the upcoming film. They also ch

Episode 29: This is Xenomorphing, Signing Off Nov 6, 2022 1681 Dave, Devan, and Michael come back home to Gateway Station and have their final discussion for the Xenomorphing podcast. In this farewell episode, the crew talk about their time being a part of an Alien podcast, what they enjoyed about it, and how much it meant to them. They also talk about what they're looking forward to as they shift away from the Alien series. We're so incredibly thankful an

Episode 28: Prometheus, Part III - ”Sometimes to create, one must first destroy.” Sep 23, 2022 3231 Dave, Devan, Michael, and special guest Bradley Suedbeck hop aboard Vicker's lifeboat for some bubbly and continue the discussion on Prometheus, this time focusing on the characters and deleted scenes from the film. The crew explore how well the various characters worked within the film, where they fell short, and who among them stood out the most. They also examine some of Prometheus' many dele

Episode 27: Weyland Archives - Baseball Sep 3, 2022 4867 Dave, Ryan, and special guest John Kavanagh take a shuttle from Gateway Station to Citi Field in Queens, New York to watch the Mets and talk about one of their favorite sports: Baseball. The guys reminisce about when their love of the game began and why it has been such a lifelong passion for them. They also discuss who they believe will be the leading teams at the end of this season, who will w

Episode 26: Prey - Review and Discussion Aug 22, 2022 5696 Dave, Michael, Devan, and Mykal take an ill-fated trip to the Great Plains with some French trappers to discuss the fifth and latest installment in the "Predator" franchise, "Prey." The crew talk about the many aspects of the prequel that they enjoyed, from the cinematography and soundtrack to the portrayal of the Predator and the acting, especially Amber Midthunder in the lead role as Naru. The

Episode 25: Alien Comic Books Jul 20, 2022 3842 Dave, Devan, Mykal, and special guest Brad Suedbeck head over to Sevastopol Station's Comics 'R' Us store to explore their love for comic books within the Alien franchise. After talking about how they were initially introduced to comics, the crew spend time discussing Aliens: Genocide and several others, exploring the writing, art and illustration, and how they have contributed to the lore of the

Episode 24: ”This is rumor control. Here are the facts.” Jun 24, 2022 2873 On an bug hunt mission to the Outer Rim, Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan take a quick repose to look at some recent announcements: The release of the official trailer the upcoming Predator prequel entitled "Prey," an in-development, top-down, squad-based, 3rd-person shooter Alien game called "Alien: Dark Descent," and finally "Pathogen," an upcoming DLC for the 2021 video game "Aliens: Fireteam Eli

Episode 23: Alien 3, Part II - Characters May 26, 2022 3994 The Crew gather together to address rumor control and discuss the characters of Alien 3. Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan explore the various convicts and crew members on Fiorina 161, focusing on which characters stuck out the most to them, their favorite moments among the prisoners, and how well the characters worked overall, following up on the iconic personalities from both Alien and Aliens. Th

Episode 22: Prometheus, Part II - ”There is nothing in the desert, and no man needs nothing.” May 15, 2022 3341 Dave and Devan meet up with special guest Clara Carija on the Prometheus' lifeboat to have some drinks and continue the discussion on the film, this time focusing on arguably one of the more iconic characters of the Alien franchise: the android David 8, played by Michael Fassbender. The crew talk about what they enjoyed most about the character and Fassbender's performance, David's importance to

Episode 21: William Gibson’s Alien III Apr 13, 2022 4610 Devan, Michael, and Ryan wear their best cyberpunk cosplay and discuss William Gibson's Alien 3 script, the first of many failed attempts by multiple writers during the film's tumultuous production process. The crew talk about what they liked in the script, areas where it fell short, and whether it would've worked if 20th Century greenlit it into a feature length film. They also discuss how stud

Episode 20: Prometheus, Part I - ”The trick, William Potter, is not minding that it hurts.” Mar 23, 2022 5902 David, Michael, Devan, and special guest Dave use the star maps from various archaeological cave drawings and travel to LV-223 to talk about and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2012 sort-of Alien prequel "Prometheus." They discuss what they liked most about the film, what didn't work as well, the many cut and edited scenes that might have improved the film, and how their views of the film m

Episode 19: Alien 3, Part I - Development Hell Feb 17, 2022 3356 After an extended hypersleep, a fire in the cryogenic compartment forces Dave, Devan, and Ryan to Fiorina 161 where they discuss Alien 3, one of the most polarizing films in the Alien franchise, and one of the most troubled productions in cinematic history. The crew talk about the development issues that occurred with the film early on, several early ideas that fell through, and the plethora of d

Episode 18: A Look Back at 2021 and a Look Forward to 2022 Dec 31, 2021 5145 Dave, Devan, Michael, and Ryan head out to party with some Arcturians and celebrate the New Year by discussing the year that was and the year that is to come. The crew talk about what they enjoyed most regarding the Alien franchise in 2021, and also reflect on what didn't go so well over the past year. They also take a look at what's coming in 2022, and what they're most anticipating and hoping

Episode 17: Horror in the Alien Franchise Dec 6, 2021 4790 Dave, Michael, Devan, and Ryan escape in the Narcissus in terror as they discuss one of the most powerful and prevalent elements not only within the Alien franchise, but in many of the greatest stories ever told: Horror. The crew dive into what draws them in most to horror, how the horror genre was used effectively in the Alien series, and what earlier fictional works helped inspire the filmmaker

Episode 16: Destination Unknown, Crew Expendable Nov 6, 2021 5403 Dave and Ryan take a break at Gateway Station and meet up with two very special guests from Destination Unknown Beer Company in Bay Shore, New York: John Fraioli and John Kavanagh! The guys spend the first part of the discussion talking about their love for the Alien franchise, how they got introduced to it, and why they think, especially the first two films, are such an indelible part of cinemat

Episode 15: Thoughts on Fireteam Elite, New Alien Novels, and Ridley being Ridley Oct 21, 2021 3934 The Hive Mind crew has awakened from cryosleep in the Outer Rim to talk about the latest news and happenings in the Alien universe. Dave, our newest member Devan Gill, and Ryan share their views on the latest game in the franchise, Aliens: Fireteam Elite. The crew discuss what they have enjoyed most about the game since its release two months ago, but also share their criticisms and what improve

Episode 14: The Characters of Aliens, Part III - Creatures Aug 17, 2021 4222 Dave, Mykal, and Ryan join special guest Devan Gill in the med lab at Hadley's Hope to discuss the creatures of Aliens. The crew take a look at some of the adjustments to the creatures James Cameron made, his addition of the xenomorph Queen, and whether or not his changes to these already perfect organisms succeeded in further developing their lore and legacy within the franchise. They also shar

Episode 13: The Characters of Aliens, Part II - Ellen Ripley Jul 9, 2021 4567 Mykal returns from his Weyland-Yutani ore mining gig in the Outer Rim to join Dave and Ryan as they talk about one of the most iconic characters in film history, Ellen Ripley. The crew discuss what they love most about Ripley, the incredible writing that went into her character, Sigourney Weaver's brilliant performance, and the impact Ripley has had on all female action heroines who have followed

Episode 12 - The Characters of Aliens: Part I May 25, 2021 4161 Dave, Michael, and Ryan gear up and head into Hadley's Hope to talk about the characters of Aliens, arguably one of the most memorable ensembles ever created. The crew chat about many of their favorite supporting players within the film, the care that James Cameron took in writing each of them, and the positive impact that writing strong characters had not only on Aliens, but on films in general.

Episode 11 - Aliens: Fireteam Apr 13, 2021 2438 Dave, Michael, and Ryan load up their nukes, knives, and sharp sticks and hop aboard the USS Endeavor to discuss the upcoming video game Aliens: Fireteam, set to be released Summer 2021. The crew talk about the 25 minutes of gameplay footage released by IGN on YouTube, their initial impressions of it, and both their hopes and concerns about how the game will ultimately turn out, following on the

Episode 10 - Alien: Isolation Feb 25, 2021 4201 Dave, Michael, and Ryan arrive on Sevastopol Station to examine 2014's much lauded Alien: Isolation, quite arguably the best video game ever made based on the Alien franchise. The crew discuss what they loved the most about the game, including it's atmosphere and aesthetic, the thoroughly effective survival horror gameplay, the characters and high quality voice acting, and more. They briefly cha

Episode 9 - AVP: Requiem Jan 18, 2021 6776 Dave, Michael, and Ryan head over to Smalltown, USA to talk about the almost universally panned Alien vs. Predator sequel, AVP: Requiem. There, the guys meet up with our first very special guest, Trent Shumway! Trent is a freelance compositing artist who did uncredited post-production visual effects work on Requiem. Trent talks to the crew about his time working on the film, and gives some grea

Episode 8 - AVP: Alien vs. Predator Dec 10, 2020 7195 The Hive Mind crew set sail to an abandoned whaling station in Antarctica to discuss the much maligned crossover of two iconic franchises: 2004's AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Dave, Michael, Mykal, and Ryan talk about our first impressions of Paul Anderson's film, what we enjoyed, what we felt went very wrong, and what, if any, lasting impact the film has on us and if it is worthy to be included among

Weyland Archives - The Horror Genre Oct 31, 2020 6157 Happy Halloween!! In our first side episode, where we explore other topics that may not be directly related to the Alien series, Dave, Michael, and Ryan dig deep into the Weyland Archives to talk about the horror genre. We discuss when we first got introduced to the genre, what our favorite (and scariest) horror films are, and what ultimately draws us into watching horror films again and again.

Episode 7 - Alien 40th Anniversary Short Films Oct 10, 2020 3555 Dave, Michael, and Ryan board the Sulaco to discuss the Alien short fan films that were released in the Spring of 2019 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original release of Alien. The crew discuss each of the six films ("Harvest," "Alone," "Night Shift," "Ore," "Specimen," and "Containment'), which ones we enjoyed the most and why, and which ones we think fell short in adding to the atmosp

Episode 6 - Alien: Covenant Sep 13, 2020 7225 Before entering our stasis pods on our way to Origae-6, the whole crew sits down to discuss the latest and arguably the most divisive film in the entire Alien franchise: 2017's Alien: Covenant. Dave, Mykal, Michael, and Ryan talk about when we first saw Covenant and our initial thoughts on the film. We then delve into what we liked most about it, and where we think the film went wrong. We also

Episode 5 - Prometheus Aug 24, 2020 4816 Dave, Michael, and Ryan land on LV-223 to discuss the first of Ridley Scott's divisive prequels: 2012's Prometheus. We talk about our first impressions of the film and what we enjoyed most about it, including the astonishing visuals, the Engineers, and some of the performances by the A-level cast. We also talk about the problems we had with the film, along with the writing and editing issues tha

Episode 4 - Alien: Resurrection Jul 15, 2020 5069 The Hive Minders are back to chat about the much-maligned fourth (and likely final) entry in the Ellen Ripley saga: Alien: Resurrection. Each of the crew chats a bit about some of the elements we enjoyed in the film, ranging from the characters, individual sequences, etc. Much of the discussion, however, is aimed at where we think this fourth film went wrong, and whether or not it was even a nec

Episode 3.5 - Reaction to Proposed Alien 5 Treatment Jun 28, 2020 1751 Dave, Michael, and Ryan enter the Hive to briefly discuss the recent news of a proposed Alien 5 treatment written by longtime Alien producers and Brandywine founders Walter Hill and David Giler. We talk about our initial thoughts on the announcement, how we feel about the possibility of bringing Ripley back again and, after the debacle of Neil Blomkamp's Alien 5 being scrapped several years ago,

Episode 3 - Alien 3 Jun 17, 2020 5315 The Xenomorphing crew come together to talk about a movie that had one of the most troubled productions in film history: Alien 3. We discuss when we first saw it, our first impressions and how we feel about it today. We also talk about our favorite moments and characters, the genius of a young David Fincher shining through all the production interference, and the excellent score by Eliot Goldent

Episode 2 - Aliens May 19, 2020 4981 The gang is back and discussing the action-packed follow up to Alien: James Cameron's Aliens! We talk about when we first saw it, what we loved about it, and our favorite scenes and characters. Almost unanimously considered to be one of the greatest sci-fi action films of all time, and also one of the greatest sequels ever made, we really hope you enjoy this episode. Let us know what you think

Episode 1 - Alien Apr 17, 2020 4074 In the first full length episode, Dave, Michael, Mykal, and Ryan discuss Alien, the 1979 horror masterpiece that launched the franchise. We talk about our individual experiences when we first saw the film and discuss what we love most about it: scenes, themes, characters, etc. We really hope you enjoy this episode! Please leave us comments and let us know when you first saw Alien and what you l

Episode 0 Mar 25, 2020 1402 Welcome, fellow facehuggers, to The Hive Mind: A Xenomorphing Podcast! This is our very first episode, where we introduce the crew and talk a bit about what the podcast will be about. We hope you listen and enjoy! If you have any questions or comments, please leave them here or visit us at the Xenomorphing Facebook page. Thanks and see you at the Hive!!

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