The SciFi Pubcast is a discussion show with only the finest galactic libations to offer. Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
Our customers have described this place as quirky and with good reason. We endeavour to provide intellectual "bar-style" conversations about themes and topics in science fiction and related genres. We don't take this establishment too seriously, eschewing pretentiousness while not spilling our drinks.
We especially like having new people to podcasting come visit us. If you are passionate about something, message us! We need to talk! The bar embraces inclusivity and a variety of voices.
Our current staff are:
Joel Welch (Twitter: @Joel_Welch)
Keri Simpson (Twitter: @keriblackfire42)
Derek Beebe (Twitter: @DerekJBeebe) and
Randal Graham (Twitter: @Randal_Graham) (casual).
Follow the show on Twitter (@SciFiPubcast), and on Instagram at SciFiPubcast. Episodes are also uploaded to YouTube.
Listen responsibly. Please enjoy.
Hi folks,
Joel here. I'm the owner of the SciFi Pubcast and I must a share a brief announcement regarding the pubcast.
We're moving to exclusively YouTube and will end the audio only podcast feeds due to costs. My life circumstances are changing, and I need to get my financial house in order. We may go back to the podcast feeds in the future.
The pubcast has been going since 2017 and will continue. We're about to hit the 10,000-download number and that's great for a little comedic hobby podcast. Thank you all but I want to especially thank my co-hosts, Keri Simpson and Derek Beebe, and everyone who has spent time at the pub. You are all brilliant.
The long and short of it is that I am continuing to work on my dissertation, but I am moving to Florida in March 2026, for employment and research reasons (to loosely quote Steve Zissou, "life is an adventure.") I need to reduce my costs.
Our email is also changing. If you want to contact management, you can message us on our social media (our "X" and Instagram accounts are still active) or email me at joelwelch123@gmail.com. Furthermore, I am in the process of uploading the audio of our back catalog to YouTube.
Cheers!
Joel Welch
London, Ontario, Canada
Music provided courtesy of Logan Rathbone. The SciFi Pubcast logo is by Jea Rhee. Widescreen photograph (iss065e001065) used for the header on our social media used courtesy of NASA and the ISS.
Listen Responsibly. Copyright 2025 Joel Welch. All rights reserved.
17 Nov 2025
The Predator Franchise!
Episode 116: The Predator Franchise!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We're talking the Predator franchise. Let the hunt begin! Find your clan/tribe and survive. So, grab any cocktail made with the blood of your enemies.
This is the SciFi Pubcast. Episode recorded and released on November 16, 2025.
Music provided courtesy of Logan Rathbone. The SciFi Pubcast logo is by Jea Rhee. Widescreen photograph (iss065e001065) used for the header on our social media used courtesy of NASA and the ISS.
Listen Responsibly. Copyright 2025 Joel Welch. All rights reserved.
22 Sept 2025
Foundation (Apple TV+, 2021-)!
Episode 115: Foundation (Apple TV+, 2021-)!
Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation.
We’re talking Apple TV+’s Foundation series. Of course, psychohistory has already predicted this.
So, grab a Moscow mule with an extra lime wedge.
This is the SciFi Pubcast.
On this episode: Keri, Derek and Joel.
Episode recorded on September 21, 2025. It was released as a podcast and uploaded to YouTube on September 22, 2025.
Show website: www.scifipubcast.space.
Find us (the podcast and our personal accounts) on most social media, or send us an email at management@scifipubcast.space.
Here's the link to Derek Beebe's website.
Here's the link to Randal Graham's website, and links to his novels, Beforelife, Afterlife Crisis, and the third book of the trilogy, Nether Regions, published by ECW Press (https://ecwpress.com/).
Music provided courtesy of Logan Rathbone. The SciFi Pubcast logo is by Jea Rhee (https://www.instagram.com/jearhee/). Widescreen photograph (iss065e001065) used for the header on our social media used courtesy of NASA and the ISS.
Listen Responsibly. Copyright 2025 Joel Welch. All rights reserved.
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
2,420
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
80
Social presence
94
YouTube
68
Engagement
76
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