On the 66th meeting of The SciFi Geeks Club; the politics of Starfleet captains. Fan favorites returning to a Fox event series. Which ships are the fastest? Newcomers to the Flarrowverse. What other sci-fi movies should've been added to the BBC's 100 Greatest American Films list? The geek drink of the week. Plus, our recommendations.
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Guest Geek
Chris Ferrell - All Things Good and Nerdy Podcast producer/co-host, co-host for the Gonna Geek podcast, and cohost of the Starling Tribune podcast.
http://www.atgnpodcast.com or www.gonnageek.com
News
William Shatner shoots down Ted Cruz: Captain Kirk is no Republican
http://mashable.com/2015/07/23/shatner-cruz-kirk-star-trek/
The Lone Gunmen set to return to The X-Files
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/22/x-files-lone-gunmen-return
How Sci-Fi Ships Stack Up
http://www.fatwallet.com/blog/fastest-ship-in-the-universe/
Arrow and The Flash Casting News
http://variety.com/2015/tv/news/arrow-mr-terrific-echo-kellum-season-4-1201543026/
Big Question
What other sci-fi movies should have made the BBC's 100 Greatest American Films list?
Geek Drink of the Week
Groot Beer Float (Guardians of the Galaxy cocktail)
Ingredients:
1.5 oz Bourbon
1 large scoop Pistachio Ice Cream (or gelato)
Root Beer
Directions: In a tall glass, put your desired amount of pistachio ice cream or gelato. Pour a shot of bourbon over the top, then fill the glass with your favorite root beer! Drink until the only thing you can say is "I am Groot."
http://www.thedrunkenmoogle.com/post/115236004946/groot-beer-float-guardians-of-the-galaxy
Sci-Fi Recommendations
Ant-Man (film)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478970/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Humans (airing on AMC in the U.S.)
"Vermillion" (novel) by Molly Tanzer from Word Horde
Mr Robot (television show)