Liber8: a Continuum Podcast

Internet outages and family illnesses delayed our podcast this week, but we managed to cobble together a patchwork of a discussion for Minute of Silence, which will no doubt go down in the annals as the episode that introduced Ryan Robbins' John Doe character. Will this be a romantic interest for our hero? Between Kellog's new strategy and Alec's increasingly abhorrent behavior, the remaining episodes should have some interesting things in store! Join us for sci fi news, nitpicks, predictions, and some great listener feedback as well as our Continuum Closeup game.

More details emerge about Project Leda and the role of Ethan Duncan and Mrs. S. But with the advent of developments at Dyad, our short-lived hope that Leekie might have the clones' interests at heart moreso than Rachel comes to what should not have been but was a shocking end. Sarah and Helena's roadtrip, however, was definitely the episode highlight! Join us as we discuss all things clone-ish in To Hound Nature in Her Wanderings!

If you've enjoyed the webisodes this season as much as we have, whether through the Showcase website or other means, then you absolutely MUST listen to this great interview with the writer of the extra scenes, Todd Ireland. Not only does he give an in-depth description of what it takes to bring a script to the screen, he also talks about interacting with fans on social media as the man behind the ContinuumSeries Twitter and Facebook accounts. And as a special incentive, we have audio commentary from Luvia Petersen, Jennifer Spence, Omari Newton, Michelle Harrison, and Jonathan Walker, plus a special message from Simon Barry. WARNING: Spoilers for Continuum episode 308.

Rachel's back, and it doesn't take her long to replace her monitor and put the pressure on Sarah to turn herself over to her. The intrigue grows as we learn more about Cal, Project Leda, and the Prolethean splinter group. Join us as we discuss Ipsa Scientia Potestas Est and the possible redemption of Helena as we reach the midpoint of the season.

Kiera's point of view, as promised, is starting to turn, but how will her awakening be affected by the tragic loss in this episode? Speculation is running rampant in So Do Our Minutes Hasten as to the missions of Curtis, Kellog, and even Alec with his new technology. Join us as we try to make sense of it all in our analysis, nitpicks, predictions, fan feedback, and our Continuum Closeup game. // //

Sarah and Kira are reunited sooner than we thought as the investigations into Project Leda continue. Mrs. S may be the most knowledgeable character in the series at this point! The biggest drama, however, comes from Daniel's short-lived recovery and Helena's dramatic return to her "sestra." Join us for our in-depth look at Governed as It Were by Chance!

Our latest podcast discussion ran a little long, so we decided to publish our listener feedback for this episode, Waning Minutes, as a separate podcast. Hear your fellow fans' theories, thoughts, and questions that we do our best to answer! Got an idea of your own you'd like to share? Send us an email, record a message through your laptop, or call our hotline at 773-LIBER88 (773-542-3788) // //

It's what you've all been waiting for! Waning Minute is a flashback episode that gives us a flavor of the future like never before. Kiera's awakening may be the most pivotal moment of the series, and we're so excited to see what happens next. As you might imagine, our episode discussion ran quite long this week, so we'll be publishing our listener feedback as a separate mini-podcast early next week. Feel free to contribute this weekend, and don't forget to play our Continuum Closeup game! // //

With Sarah on the run and Allison crumbling under pressure, Mingling Its Own Nature With It had more of an emotional pace. But with new characters being introduced (a father, another clone), the show still packs a lot into its ten-episodes-per-season. All of the clones, even Cosima, are still generating plenty of viewer worry and not much hope for the future. Join us for our mini-podcast discussion, jointly published here and on the Faetalists Podcast. // //

Now that the central mystery of who killed Kiera is presumably solved, let's move onto the next big question: Who is behind the door? Wasted Minute is by far the most Liber8-sympathetic episode yet of Continuum, and it's hard not to agree with the now desk-bound Carlos about them finally doing some good. But with the battle of Alec vs. Alec coming to a close in an unexpected way, we are left wondering if Kiera made the right choice. Join us for analysis, nitpicks, predictions, fan feedback and our Continuum Closeup game!

Our short-format discussion of BBC America's Orphan Black continues with episode 202, Governed by Sound Reason and True Religion. The Prolethians take on a different light, and the plight of Kira and Mrs. S gets twisted around into a whole new angle. New clone phones don't necessarily make a closer-knit group as Allison makes a startling discovery and Cosima moves ever closer to Dyad. // //

We'll definitely be seeing more of Michelle Harrison as Firing Point anchor, Diana Bolton, on future episodes of Continuum, so we figured why not find out more about this wonderful actor who has joined the cast in season 3? Did you know her husband was also on the show in episode 303? Also find out where you may have seen her before and what other projects, including coaching and singing, Michelle is involved with in this interview edition of our podcast.

Join us for our very first experimental short-format Orphan Black discussion! We've often marveled at our good fortune in finding the perfect podcast material in Continuum, but we've sometimes wondered, "What if we were talking about a different show? Which one would we do?" Without a doubt, it would be another critically-acclaimed Canadian series, Orphan Black. While we don't want to go full-bore or even start with Season 1, we thought we'd give it a try with Season 2 and see how it is received. Let us know what you think!

Liber8 continues their plan to take down the corporations with their own dirty little secrets as Dillon and Travis take to the air waves in 30 Minutes to Air, a commentary on the role of the media in the selling out of everyone's personal freedoms. The Alecs further differentiate themselves, Carlos gets a break from his funk, and Betty uses her position as a mole to save lives. But a new mole is set to be placed within Liber8... Join us as we discuss this insanely good episode, and find out what our predictions and nitpicks are this week! Don't forget about Fan Feedback and the Continuum Closeup!

Are we witnessing the rise of a more media savvy Julian? Will the downward descent of Carlos and Betty stop? Which Alec should we be rooting for? These questions and more are explored this week as we discuss Minute Changes. Join us for sci-fi news, episode discussion, nitpicks, predictions, listener feedback, and our Continuum Closeup (should be an easy one this week).