Science Friction: Where sci-fi meets sci-fact!

Where your devilishly handsome and witty (not to mention humble) host, Karl Byrne takes a look at the real science behind science fiction, from time travel and alternate universes, to evil clones and superheroes.

Episode 1

To start the ball rolling, and in honour of the world surviving the Large Hadron Collider (aka "big scary black hole machine") being turned on, in this episode Karl talks about blackholes: what they are, where they come from and the reality behind what we've seen on TV and in the movies. He also reviews some of his favourite sci-fi books, TV shows and movie's that involve black holes and as an added tells you how the sun is going to die.

If you have any questions or comments about the show or any suggestions about what you'd like to hear in future episodes, you can contact karl here on the forum's (where he's known as Carlitobaby) or alternatively email him at sciencefriction@ymail.com.

So have a listen and then come along and watch him make a fool of himself at the Birmingham comic convention on the 3rd October!

The is a quick 2 minute reminder about the 2008 Podcast Awards Well everyone it's that time again. Last year we ask you guys to nominate us in the 2007 and podcast awards and the response was fantastic. I'm sure you will rise to the challenge once more. Although we didn't win we did get nominated and given the numbers and podcasts involved that was a huge achievement so thanks to everyone who voted. So if you like what we've been doing on Geek Syndicate then please vote. We've got out 100th episode coming up so to get a 2nd nomination would be an awesome way to celebrate our 100th episode! It only take a few mins out of your day so please vote today(wow I just made that rhyme). NOMINATIONS CLOSE AT 2359 ON SEPT, 30th SO PLEASE NOMINATE NOW. VERY IMPORTANT: You only get to submit this form "1" time. Fill it out completely! Once you hit Submit you are done for 2008! Do not submit the same show in multiple categories. Exception: "You can submit a Show for "People's Choice" or "Best Produced" and one other category." Confused? See the Rules! So if you could vote for us in People's Choice and the Best Entertainment category that would be great. All you need to do is answer for the podcast and url Geek Syndicate http://www.geeksyndicate.co.uk http://www.podcastawards.com/ Cheers all!

Join us as we continue our epic march towards episode 100 with another trek into the fertile land that is Geek.

Before the boys can get a head of steam going they are already tearing to shreds the new Bond theme Another Day to Die.

In the news the guys dicuss the crazy idea of a Naked Gun movie without Leslie Nielsen, the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, how Vigrin Comics have gone liquid and Warner Bros earns itself a few dry slaps.

Moving onto The Week that was there are reviews of Umbrella Academy: Apolcalypse Suite, Batman: Going Sane and The Hunter: 3 Terminal Oblivion and well as a brief mention of a few 2000AD titles

In this week's main feature Barry watches his last ever episode of Smallville as the lads take us on a whistle-stop tour through some of the season openers. Some the shows covered are Supernatural,Smallville, Merlin, Sarah Conner Chronicles and more. Be warned there may be a few spoilers bumps(massive ones for Smallville) along the way but nothing you can't handle.

Also the winner of the anniversary/relaunch of Listener of the Month is revealed!

Enjoy and look out for latest podcast to join the Geek Syndciate Network, Science Friction coming soon!

Welcome to more underbelly trawling in the murky world of Geekdom. This week there is some excessive use of the f word and bad singing (I know surprise) from the outset...you have been warned. In the news we talk about some of the claims being made about Transformers 2 and Star trek. Dave reveals his lack of excitement for season 3 of Heroes. In this week's week that was we chat about Spooks code 9, Buffy, Infinite crisis and Secret invasion what we think so far, Samurai Girl and Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow. Week that was kind of became our main feature as we went into a discussion/ rant about well Geek Marketing I guess and how Comic/tv companies could better use of the tools around them. Enjoy! Please Nominate GS in the People's choice and Entertainment categories of the 2008 Podcast Awards over at www.podcastawards.com Thanks all!

That's right people after we're are back after our month long hiatus and we're back with a bang!

In our main feature we have the first ever podcast interview with Drew Pearce, the writer/ creator of the new superhero sitcom 'No Heroics' coming to ITV2. It will be the channel's first ever original sitcom.

Drew reveals the origin of the show and it's cast as well as his own comic roots before taking some questions from our forum members.

Warning this episode contains bad signing from the outset!

 News

Week that was

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Interview with Drew Pearce, Creator/writer of the upcoming 'No Heroics' Enjoy!!

In this super-duper special episode, The Ladies of the Racks get up close and personal with none other than Ubu Bubu creator and all-round cool dude, Jamie Smart!

Alas, there are no news and reviews segments, but heck, who needs those when you have a awesome interview?? Especially when said interview reveals a deep seated hatred of Jaffa Cakes, a general fear of selling oneself at conventions, a far too large amount of talk about cat porn, and the revelation that Jamie Smart smells. It's true. No, really.

Sir Jamie Smartington sticks with the girls through Rack Music, almost causing a divide in Rack City, and even puts forth a Peeve of the Fortnight. Like this podcast wasn't filled with enough vitriol

All this plus girly squeals, more random swear words than you can shake a stick at and a whole lot of fun!

~ Please to note: We apologise profusely for the sound quality of this episode. Unfortunately technical difficulties minutes before recording and the Pamela program's all-round hatred of Racks fun lead to a rather muffled Jamie. We present this episode to you in the best state we could muster, and we hope to muck around with other recording programmes in order to have Jamie on again in the future. If he'll do it, that is, we were quite scary... ~

Jamie Smart's website of awesomeness

SURPRISE!!!!..In this super secret episode Barry and Stace from Comic Racks join forces in this explosive episode. No episode blurb just sit back and wonder at just how many tangents these two can go off on without their respective co-hosts to keep them on the straight and narrow. Oh and there might be some singing...you have been warned! Enjoy!!!!