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-screen characters. We ain’t going anywhere.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;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-screen characters. We ain’t going anywhere.&lt;/p&gt;
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Join us for our last entry into our Patreon-exclusive Hive series discussing the Colonial Marines from Aliens. 

THE HIVE: Ultimate Badasses | Hicks

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 &amp; J. M. Prater
Story by J.M. Prater | Additional story by Patrick Greene &amp; Micah Greene
Original Score composed and performed by Patrick Greene &amp; Kyle June
Kathleen Strecker as Veronica Williams | James Anton as Nick Momally
&amp; Caroline | Nieves as Taryn
With Micah Greene as Jo Denton
Perry Chicos as Elliot | Mykal McCulloch as John Saguaro
Sky Arend as Bill Souza | Matthew Brough as the Nurse
Additional voices by Holden Wilhoite, and Andie Geekgirl
Original art for Alien: Apotheosis by DeadDark
ALIEN: APOTHEOSIS is a contained body-horror story set on the independent colony world of Antares.
When physician Veronica Williams accidentally cross-contaminates her blood while treating a mysterious comatose boy brought to the colony under suspicious circumstances, she begins to suffer a rapid and unexplained biological breakdown. As Veronica’s condition worsens behind quarantine doors, her husband Nick and the colony’s medical team race to understand what has infected her and whether it can spread.
What begins as a medical emergency becomes something far more dangerous when they uncover evidence that the organism inside her is not a virus, but something evolving with purpose.
Set within the world of the Alien universe, ALIEN: APOTHEOSIS is a story of infection, transformation, and survival, centered on a marriage pushed to its limits by an unimaginable biological threat.
This audio drama is presented to our patrons first, without ads.
Perfect Organism Podcast would like to thank our Patreon exclusive Producers who made this audio drama possible.
Erik “poopvayne” Stephens, Darren Jordan, Sky Arend, Weyland-Ytuani Distinguished Engineer, Angel Cruz, Gary Smith, Peter from Melbourne, Jeremiah White, Chris B, Carl Hingst, XenoNick, Jeff Delft, Shaun Rosado, WiED, Ross Yost , Zarnold Quigley, Gee La Torre Yates, Steve Paterson, Vincent Harris, BloodHut, Deal With It, Joseph Rozner, Karln McLean, Matthew Brough, Perry Chicos, Gene McDonald, Dave Turner, David Holmes, Jonas Holmsten, Darren Gold and Nathan Gribble. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;We are pleased to present, Perfect Organism: The ALIEN Saga Podcast's newest audio drama, ALIEN: Apotheosis.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Written by J.M. Prater&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Directed by Patrick Greene, Micah Greene &amp;amp; J. M. Prater&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Story by J.M. Prater | Additional story by Patrick Greene &amp;amp; Micah Greene&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Original Score composed and performed by Patrick Greene &amp;amp; Kyle June&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Kathleen Strecker as Veronica Williams | James Anton as Nick Momally&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;amp; Caroline | Nieves as Taryn&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;With Micah Greene as Jo Denton&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Perry Chicos as Elliot | Mykal McCulloch as John Saguaro&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sky Arend as Bill Souza | Matthew Brough as the Nurse&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Additional voices by Holden Wilhoite, and Andie Geekgirl&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Original art for Alien: Apotheosis by DeadDark&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ALIEN: APOTHEOSIS&lt;/strong&gt; is a contained body-horror story set on the independent colony world of Antares.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;When physician Veronica Williams accidentally cross-contaminates her blood while treating a mysterious comatose boy brought to the colony under suspicious circumstances, she begins to suffer a rapid and unexplained biological breakdown. As Veronica’s condition worsens behind quarantine doors, her husband Nick and the colony’s medical team race to understand what has infected her and whether it can spread.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What begins as a medical emergency becomes something far more dangerous when they uncover evidence that the organism inside her is not a virus, but something evolving with purpose.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Set within the world of the Alien universe, &lt;em&gt;ALIEN: APOTHEOSIS&lt;/em&gt; is a story of infection, transformation, and survival, centered on a marriage pushed to its limits by an unimaginable biological threat.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This audio drama is presented to our patrons first, without ads.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Perfect Organism Podcast would like to thank our Patreon exclusive Producers who made this audio drama possible.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Erik “poopvayne” Stephens, Darren Jordan, Sky Arend, Weyland-Ytuani Distinguished Engineer, Angel Cruz, Gary Smith, Peter from Melbourne, Jeremiah White, Chris B, Carl Hingst, XenoNick, Jeff Delft, Shaun Rosado, WiED, Ross Yost , Zarnold Quigley, Gee La Torre Yates, Steve Paterson, Vincent Harris, BloodHut, Deal With It, Joseph Rozner, Karln McLean, Matthew Brough, Perry Chicos, Gene McDonald, Dave Turner, David Holmes, Jonas Holmsten, Darren Gold and Nathan Gribble.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com"&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Set in the world of the Alien universe, ALIEN: APOTHEOSIS follows a colony physician who accidentally cross-contaminates her blood while treating a mysterious comatose boy and begins a terrifying biological transformation. As quarantine closes in and her condition worsens, her husband and medical team race to uncover the truth before the organism inside her evolves beyond containment.

A L I E N : Apotheosis (audio drama)

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 <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/155631029?pr=true#" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peter Dinklage</a> to the cast, a move that opens up some very interesting possibilities.
This is our final episode before Alien Day 2026, and it felt right to go out on a note of curiosity, passion, and a shared love for this universe.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, nearly the full team behind &lt;em&gt;Perfect Organism Podcast&lt;/em&gt; comes together to speculate, dream, and dig into what an &lt;em&gt;Alien: Isolation&lt;/em&gt; 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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We also break down the latest &lt;em&gt;Alien: Earth&lt;/em&gt; news, including the addition of &lt;a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/155631029?pr=true#" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Peter Dinklage&lt;/a&gt; to the cast, a move that opens up some very interesting possibilities.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is our final episode before &lt;em&gt;Alien Day 2026&lt;/em&gt;, and it felt right to go out on a note of curiosity, passion, and a shared love for this universe.&lt;/p&gt;
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The Perfect Organism Podcast team dives into Alien: Isolation sequel speculation.

ALIEN: Isolation Sequel Discussion | A Roundtable

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. 
Aliens: The Video Games is set to release at the end of August 2026. You can preorder now at Amazon and Waterstones, and learn more by visiting the publisher.
Link For Pre-orders can be found here - https://tinyurl.com/pryb7uub
For More on Aliens: The Video Games click here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/aliens-the-video-games/mike-diver/9781036127718
Publisher's page for the book - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Aliens-The-Video-Games-Hardback/p/58218
Thanks as always for listening!
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<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On today's episode, Mike sits down with Patrick, Holden, and Mario to talk the book, the games, the films, and the future.&lt;br /&gt;
Aliens: The Video Games is set to release at the end of August 2026. You can preorder now at Amazon and Waterstones, and learn more by visiting the publisher.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Link For Pre-orders can be found here - https://tinyurl.com/pryb7uub&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For More on Aliens: The Video Games click here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/aliens-the-video-games/mike-diver/9781036127718&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Publisher's page for the book - https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Aliens-The-Video-Games-Hardback/p/58218&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Thanks as always for listening!&lt;/p&gt;
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Perfect Organism Podcast talks with Mike Diver, the author of the forthcoming ALIENS: The Video Games releasing in late quarter 2026. 

302 // ALIENS: The Video Games with Author Mike Diver

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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<description>&lt;p&gt;With &lt;em&gt;Alien: Earth &lt;/em&gt;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 &lt;em&gt;Alien&lt;/em&gt; television series.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And there've been rumors floating around about the sequel to &lt;em&gt;Alien: Romulus, &lt;/em&gt;including who just might be directing it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us for this little news/rumor discussion; thanks for being here!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;// Join the new Perfect Organism subreddit! It's a great place to interact with us and celebrate all the great stuff coming to Alien fandom lately: https://www.reddit.com/r/perfectorganism/&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;// For more on this and our other projects, please visit www.perfectorganism.com.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;// If you’d like to join the conversation, find us on our closed Facebook group: Building Better Worlds&lt;/p&gt;
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A quick news roundup with Jaime and Patrick!

301 // Alien: Earth Season Two Updates and Romulus Sequel Rumors

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