• Alien Earth Teaser and Marketing Footage Reaction Roundtable
    Mar 6 2025

    The wait is over! In this electrifying episode, the Perfect Organism team dives headfirst into the newly released teaser trailer for Alien: Earth and the latest marketing footage as the countdown to Noah Hawley’s bold new series begins. From the eerie, mysterious setting to a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse of what could be a brand-new Xenomorph, we break down every thrilling detail. What secrets lurk beneath the surface? What does this fresh take mean for the Alien legacy? Join us as we dissect, theorize, and speculate on what’s to come. Strap in—it’s going to be a wild ride!

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    41 mins
  • Anatomy of an Alien Film Part One: The Plot
    Feb 25 2025

    A lot of talk in fandom as of late has centered around where the Alien franchise should go next. Can we handle another film with an "airlock sequence," a countdown, a beacon, etc.? Or do audiences want something completely new and wholly inventive?

    In today's episode—the first of a two- (or maybe three- or maybe more?) part series, Jaime and Patrick discuss where the saga could go next by examining where it's come from. We're first examining this through the key plot elements in Alien films, discussing where they've become tired (and where they might be refreshed). We'll be tackling characters next, with more of the PO Team—so stay tuned!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Becoming ALIEN: Interviewing Alien Romulus Creature Performer Trevor Newlin
    Feb 11 2025

    In this episode, Perry, Patrick, and Jaime sit down with Alien: Romulus creature performer Trevor Newlin for a deep dive into his incredible work. From undergoing a full-body scan to stepping into a legacy pioneered by Bolaji Badejo, Trevor shares the fascinating process of bringing the film’s terrifying creature to life. He takes us behind the scenes of making a film on the scale of Alien: Romulus and how the experience has shaped his career and perspective. This was a truly fantastic conversation—Trevor isn’t just a master of his craft, he’s a storyteller at heart. You can enjoy this episode, ad-free only on Patreon.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Alien Earth Teaser Reaction Roundtable
    Jan 28 2025

    The team at Perfect Organism Podcast dives into the recently released 40-second teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth. While many expected a full trailer with actual footage from the series, what we got was something entirely different. Jaime, Patrick, Perry, Andie, Adam, and Xander share their thoughts on whether this teaser hit the mark and lived up to expectations. Though Holden couldn’t join us for this episode, he was with us in spirit!

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    56 mins
  • The Makeup Effects of Alien: Romulus
    Jan 14 2025

    In this episode, Jaime, Patrick and Perry talk with Iván Pohárnok and Viktoria Stieber about their practical effect work on Alien Romulus. From working with Aileen Wu to creating the mechanism for Andy's upgrade, Ivan and Viktoria go in to wonderful detail about the rigors of working on a very practical film, the hours involved and what they're most proud of. This episode is a fantastic and detailed look behind the curtain of a film the size of Romulus. We hope you enjoy!

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    54 mins
  • Tomorrow, Together: Ten Years of Isolation Part Five
    Jan 2 2025

    As we close out a banner year in Alien fandom, we return to our series dedicated to the game that changed everything: Alien: Isolation.

    When we last had Andy Kelly on the show, he was telling us about a book he was in the very early stages of writing. Now that that book (Perfect Organism: An Alien: Isolation Companion) is released (and is spectacular!), we had Andy on the show again for a rousing conversation on Isolation's enduring legacy.

    Thank you all for an INCREDIBLE 2024!!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Survival // Rescue // Grief: Reengaging the Original Trilogy
    Dec 17 2024

    In this episode, the whole gang gets together to reinvestigate the original Alien trilogy through the lens of Survival, Rescue and Grief. Why do the first three films resonate so deeply all these years later? Was it just about the characters or something more? Join Patrick, Jaime, Andie, Perry, Xander, Adam and Holden as we explore the many themes presented in the films. It's a fun and contemplative ride.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Interviewing Aileen Wu (Navarro in Alien: Romulus)
    Dec 3 2024

    How often do you get to hear directly from an actor who got to be facehugged? In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Andie get the full download from the wonderful actor Aileen Wu, whose performance as Navarro is a real highlight of this fascinating movie.

    Aileen talks about building her character, getting to know her ship (and her crewmates), how that majestic chestbursting sequence came to life, and so much more. Aileen was an absolute delight to talk to, and we're so excited to share this interview with you all.

    Follow what Aileen is up to on her IG: https://www.instagram.com/aileenwu_/

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    1 hr and 4 mins