Perfect Organism: The Alien Saga Podcast

In this mini-episode, Jaime and Patrick talk about the latest casting news announced for Alien: Earth season two that's currently in production at Leavesden Studios in the UK. From Tracey Ullman to Game of Thrones alumni, we talk excitement and more.

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In this episode, a handful of us at Perfect Organism discuss the black goo, or pathogen that was introduced into the saga with Prometheus.

Just what is the black goo? Is it effective? Is it lazy? We come up with our answers to some of these questions as we investigate how useful or not it is for the lifecycle. This is the first episode we've ever devoted to the pathogen. It was an in-depth conversations, as so many of our discussions are. We hope you enjoy.

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Part of the enduring appeal of Aliens is its complexity. For all its iconic dialogue and huge set pieces, Aliens is also a surprisingly nuanced and layered look at human morality.

Would "dusting" Burke have been the morally right thing to do? Was Gorman a bad person, or just an incompetent one? Is an android's existence worth less than a human's?

Join the whole team on this big ol' roundtable as they find their way through these (and many more!) moral quandaries.

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Alien: Isolation 2's show-stopping spotlight at Summer Games Fest 2026 has fandom ablaze. In today's very special episode, Jaime and Patrick speak with journalist (and Patron!) Peter Hoskin, who was able to play twenty minutes of the game in Los Angeles this week.

This episode contains details about the setting, the protagonist, the gameplay, and more. It's extraordinary access, and we're so grateful to Peter for taking us into the (already terrifying) world of Alien: Isolation 2!

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WE JUST SAW OUR VERY FIRST GLANCE OF ALIEN: ISOLATION 2 AT SUMMER GAMES FEST 2026!!

Micah, Ross, Kyle, and Patrick jumped on YouTube to record an immediate first reaction to this huge reveal. This is one of those "remember where you were" moments for Alien fandom—join us to celebrate it!

Much more speculation and coverage coming soon!

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For many of us in fandom, collecting is more than a hobby—it's a ritual, a chance to stay connected with these films that have been so central to our lives.

Our friend Jeremy Todd (of Epic Film Guys Podcast, which you should absolutely listen to) is one of the most passionate collectors we know. In today's episode, Jaime and Patrick chat with Jeremy about their respective collections, the stories behind them, and the white whales they've been searching for.

This was a fun one!!

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As we approach the 40th anniversary of James Cameron's seminal film, Aliens, the Perfect Organism Podcast Strategy Team sat down to record a kick off episode.

What we all agree on is that Aliens feels like home. It's the sequel that made the series into what it is today. Aliens endures because the characters endure. That's a testament to James Cameron's writing.

As amazing as Aliens is, did it set up the rest of the series for failure? Can lightning-in-a-bottle happen again? If yes, how does it? We discuss these questions and more.

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In this final episode of the Marines: Ultimate Badasses series, we dive deep into the extraordinary character of Hicks, exploring why he stands as one of cinema’s most quietly remarkable figures. From his calm competence under fire to his instinctive protectiveness and emotional intelligence, Hicks embodies a rare combination of steady strength and sensitivity. We discuss how his courage, thoughtful leadership, and genuine care for those around him make him not just a survivor, but the kind of hero who feels achingly real and irreplaceable. Join us as we celebrate why Hicks remains unmatched in the pantheon of on...

We are pleased to present, Perfect Organism: The ALIEN Saga Podcast's newest audio drama, ALIEN: Apotheosis.

Written by J.M. Prater

Directed by Patrick Greene, Micah Greene & J. M. Prater

Story by J.M. Prater | Additional story by Patrick Greene & Micah Greene

Original Score composed and performed by Patrick Greene & Kyle June

Kathleen Strecker as Veronica Williams | James Anton as Nick Momally

& Caroline | Nieves as Taryn

With Micah Greene as Jo Denton

Perry Chicos as Elliot | Mykal McCulloch as John Saguaro

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In this episode, nearly the full team behind Perfect Organism Podcast comes together to speculate, dream, and dig into what an Alien: Isolation sequel could become. From the kinds of creatures we might encounter, to whether Amanda Ripley’s story should continue, nothing is off the table. Everyone brings a perspective, and the excitement in the room is real.

We also break down the latest Alien: Earth news, including the addition of Peter Dinklage to the cast, a move that opens up some very interesting possibilities.

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The Alien series has a long, complex history with the video game industry. From the 2600 Pac-Man clone days to the hyperrealism of Alien: Isolation, fans of the series have been battling (/hiding from) xenomorphs for nearly five decades.

Mike Diver's upcoming book, Aliens: The Video Games, is a sweeping journey through Alien gaming history. With original research and interviews—and no small helping of nostalgia—the book is a blast to read.

On today's episode, Mike sits down with Patrick, Holden, and Mario to talk the book, the games, the films, and the future.
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With Alien: Earth season two about to start filming at the legendary Pinewood Studios, Jaime and Patrick thought it might be fun to explore what this could mean for the future of the first-ever Alien television series.

And there've been rumors floating around about the sequel to Alien: Romulus, including who just might be directing it.

Join us for this little news/rumor discussion; thanks for being here!

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In this episode, Perry and Jaime sit down with Aliens: Resurgence director TrisRex to explore his ambitious, labor-of-love fan film set twenty years after the events of James Cameron’s Aliens. What began as an idea during the uncertainty of 2021 evolved into a full-scale production, complete with pandemic challenges, practical builds, and even a Chicago windstorm that literally blew the set away.

A lot has been said—and rightfully so—about Ripley and how important she is to the history of the perception of women in Hollywood stories.

But it's worth noting the many progressive, complex, and well-rendered male characters who also make the Alien series so special.

Whether it's Dallas' steady leadership, Hicks' quiet kindness, or Dillon's redemptive (or is it?) arc, the Alien saga has many male characters worth celebrating.

Today, Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, and Micah do just that!

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In this episode, Patrick, Jaime, Perry, Andie and Micah discuss the "dream theory" that's surrounded Alien 3 since it's storied release in 1992. Why does this theory exist? What's behind it? We all try to answer these questions in our own way as re-engage a film that continues to be fiercely controversial while also gathering more support as each year passes. As with so many of our conversations, this was a spirited panel, and we hope you enjoy. If you'd like to be a producer for Perfect Organism Podcast, please go to www.perfectorganism.com/support and sign up. Our Producer...

In a shocking late-2025 announcement, we learned Fede Alvarez wouldn't be returning as director for the sequel to Alien: Romulus.

Months later, we still don't know why—and we still have no idea who'll be directing in his place!

On tonight's roundtable, the team spitballs about some scenarios. Should the story continue Rain and Andy's narrative? Who should direct it? What kind of tone should they aim for, and what do they need to get right to ensure it happens?

Join us as we have some fun gathering together for some speculation!

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The Perfect Organism Podcast strategy team in conversation about what truly makes ALIEN Alien. Building on the foundation Patrick and Jaime laid in part one, the team digs deeper into the thematic architecture of the series, why these ideas continue to resonate across generations, and what may be essential for Alien to evolve while remaining true to its core identity.

As always, thank you for listening, for thinking deeply alongside us, and for your continued support. It genuinely means everything.

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A phrase we often throw around is "This (movie, TV show, book) feels like Alien."

But what does that actually mean? In today's episode, Jaime and Patrick attempt to figure that out.

We will return to this conversation in the new year, so please send us your thoughts in the meantime! You can do so at r/perfectorganism, Building Better Worlds, or by sending us an email via the Contact page on our website. We'd love to feature your voices!

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Alien: Earth has been renewed for a second season, and that's making a lot of people feel a lot of big feelings!

On tonight's roundtable, the PO Team comes together to discuss this news and how they're personally processing it. What lies ahead? How do we feel about the series now that we've had a couple months to live with it?

Come hang, and let's chat about it!

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You'll know Shaun Hamill is a lifelong Alien nerd within the first few pages of his new novel Alien: Perfect Organisms (out today, November 18, wherever books are sold!). With believable characters, a healthy dose of body horror, and extensive meditations on creativity and capitalism, Alien: Perfect Organisms is a wonderful new entry in the Expanded Universe.

Join Jaime and Patrick as they chat with Shaun about how the book came together, what Alien means in his life, and how the long and rich history of Alien novels is continuing strong in the 21st century.

Be sure...

In this episode, the Perfect Organism team unites to explore what the Alien series truly means to each of them. From Patrick’s fascination with the creature itself to Andie’s devotion to character, no corner of the franchise, or the human heart behind it, is left unexplored. Joining the crew is patron and returning guest Mario Benvenuto, who inspired this episode’s theme. Together, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Holden, Mario, and contributing host Micah Greene dive deep into their enduring love for Alien, and what keeps them coming back, again and again.

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One of the great thrills of covering Alien: Earth's release was getting to speak with so many people involved with the show. We aired many of these interviews throughout the season as part of our aftershow, but we had to leave almost two hours' worth on the cutting room floor for the sake of brevity.

Presented here, for the first time as a single, cohesive audio documentary, are interviews with twenty-one of the key creatives who brought Alien: Earth to life. In approximate order of appearance, you'll hear:

After a month-long break that felt more like a deep breath after a storm, Jaime and Patrick return to the mic following a relentless stretch of Alien: Earth coverage. In this episode, they take a long, unflinching look at where the Alien universe stands today. From the legacy of the original trilogy to the uneven terrain of everything that followed, they explore how each new entry, film, or series has both carried and fractured the weight of what came before.

They also turn their focus to the future: who might take the director’s chair for the ne...

WE MADE IT! This is our final episode of UnEarthed (at least for now ...). Today we're covering the final episode of Alien: Earth's first season: "The Real Monsters." This massive aftershow features nearly the entire Perfect Organism team, along with guests Micah Greene and Dave Gogel (of Xenomorphing).

After the live aftershow, you will hear our interviews with (in order of appearance): Sydney Chandler ("Wendy"), Lily Newmark ("Nibs"), Jonathan Ajayi ("Smee"), Erana James ("Curly"), Babou Ceesay ("Morrow"), and series creator/showrunner Noah Hawley.

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Join us for the audio version of our live Alien: Earth aftershow! Today’s installment covers the seventh episode of season one, titled “Emergence.”

Stay tuned at the end for our interviews with Samuel Blenkin ("Boy Kavalier"), Alex Lawther ("Joe Hermit"), Lily Newmark ("Nibs"), Jonathan Ajayi ("Smee"), Adarsh Gourav ("Slightly"), and Dana Gonzalez (Director, DP, EP)!

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Join us for the audio version of our live Alien: Earth aftershow! Today’s installment covers the sixth episode of season one, titled “The Fly.”

Stay tuned at the end for our interviews with Sandra Yi Sencindiver ("Yutani"), Kit Young ("Tootles"), and Ugla Hauksdóttir (Director of Episodes 4 and 6)!

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In a news item that NONE of us saw coming, Fede Alvarez just announced he will step down from directing the sequel to Alien: Romulus. Instead, he and Ridley Scott will jointly produce the film.

In this brief news update (recorded live on YouTube), Jaime and Patrick discuss this wild development.

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Join us for the audio version of our live Alien: Earth aftershow! Today's installment covers the fifth episode of season one, titled "In Space, No One ..."

Stay tuned at the end for our interviews with Babou Ceesay ("Morrow") and Richa Moorjani ("Zaveri")!

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Andie, special guest Micah Greene, Patrick, and Jaime dig into episodes three and four of Alien: Earth. From our shared fascination with the Eye Midge to our uncertainty about where the story is headed, we explore the intricacies and brilliance of Noah Hawley’s series.

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Join us for the audio version of our live Alien: Earth aftershow! Today's installment covers the fourth episode of season one, titled "Observation."

Stay tuned at the end for an excerpt of our interview with David Rysdahl, who plays Arthur Sylvia! You'll be hearing more from him later in the season, but we wanted to share a little preview of that conversation early.

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We're releasing this as special bonus content for our recent episode of UnEarthed: a wonderful little interview with Maggie Phillips and Jeff Russo, Alien: Earth's Music Supervisor and Composer, respectively!

Among other duties, Maggie is behind the "needle drops" in the show—a hallmark of Hawley's style, and a thrilling (if somewhat divisive) addition to the Alien universe. And Jeff was kind enough to come back on just a couple months after his first appearance on Perfect Organism to take us behind some of his already iconic music cues, giving us a glimpse into his creative process.

In episode two of our Alien: Earth aftershow, Jaime, Patrick, Andie and Perry re-convene to talk about 'Metamorphosis' the third installment of Noah Hawley's new Alien series. In this hour-long episode we discuss how the show is improving, how we're feeling and the excitement of what's to come. Jaime also introduces a new segment called 'I Like Griping' where we talk about what might not be working as well. 

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Nearly the entire Perfect Organism Podcast team gathers to dive into Neverland and Mr. October, the gripping first chapters of Noah Hawley and FX’s Alien: Earth. From raw first impressions to probing what it truly means to become something else, we unravel a web of ideas and unsettling possibilities woven into this bold new vision of the Alien universe.

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Jaime, Patrick, Perry and Andie host Perfect Organism Podcast's first aftershow. Covering the first two episodes of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth, your hosts cover different aspects of each episode in dynamic new segments while giving their first impressions of this exciting new show. We hope you enjoy. To watch the show every Tuesday when it airs, please go to www.youtube.com/@perfectorganism

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We're launching our new official Perfect Organism Podcast aftershow for Alien: Earth!

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SPOILERS AHEAD

Here is Jaime and Patrick's review of the first episode of Noah Hawley's Alien: Earth. Recorded immediately after the premiere screening in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, this conversation is a deep dive into the themes, characters, and events in this first episode. We're releasing this as the review embargo lifts in the hopes you'll tune in once you've had a chance to see it (especially those of you attending the screenings around the country on Wednesday, August 6!).

For our written review, visit: https://www.perfectorganism.com/reviews/2025/9/5/review-neverland-the-alien-earth-pilot-episode

As al...

In this exciting pseudo-roundtable episode, Perry, Andie, Xander, Adam, Holden and Ross discuss their excitement for Alien: Earth. From managing expectations to experiencing the unknown, all aspects are covered as we anxiously await the series premiere on August 12. This discussion centers around a few quotes from Noah Hawley that are featured in the August edition of SFX Magazine. This was a fun episode and we hope you enjoy.

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Two of the most intriguing characters in Alien: Earth (at least from what we've seen so far!) are, without a doubt, Wendy (played by Sydney Chandler) and Morrow (Babou Ceesay). Jaime and Patrick had the chance to chat with them inside FX's podcasting space at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, and we're more intrigued than ever to see where these characters go throughout the rest of the season!

It was an utterly surreal moment: talking about Alien: Earth inside the recreated USCSS Maginot crash site with two of the actors who have brought this series to life. It's been a...

In the midst of all the chaos at SDCC, Jaime and Patrick managed to sit down with TQ Jefferson and Eugene Elkin from Survios to chat about Alien: Rogue Incursion's upcoming move to consoles! This was recorded on an iPhone in a loud ballroom, so the audio isn't great. But luckily there is video as well! Check our channels for that later today.

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Just moments after the SDCC Hall H Alien: Earth panel ended—a panel which included a screening of the full first episode!—Jaime and Patrick ran back to the podcast studio to record some quick thoughts. There are NO SPOILERS in here, so don't be worried about that.

We then stayed in the studio for another 45 minutes and recorded our first-ever spoiler reaction/analysis of Alien: Earth's pilot, which was immense fun. Look for that after the review embargo lifts! And don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube so you don't miss a moment of our Alien: Earth...