Sci-Fi Therapy is a podcast that uses science-fiction series and films as a lens to explore psychological, ethical, and existential questions.
Each episode takes a specific sci-fi story and examines its themes from two complementary perspectives: theology and psychotherapy. Topics include identity, trauma, power, responsibility, faith, guilt, freedom, and what it means to be human in times of crisis.
Rather than offering plot recaps or fan commentary, Sci-Fi Therapy treats science fiction as a modern narrative space where inner conflicts and social tensions become visible. The discussions connect fictional situations with real-life experiences, personal development, and societal questions.
Sci-Fi Therapy is aimed at listeners who enjoy science fiction and are interested in reflective, structured conversations that link storytelling with psychological insight and ethical depth.
In this episode, Mark and Nilima dive into three of the show’s most compelling characters: Kara “Starbuck” Thrace, Commander William Adama, and Lee “Apollo” Adama.
From Starbuck’s glorious contradictions and Adama’s formidable presence to Apollo’s ideals, struggles, and seriously complicated family dynamics, there’s plenty to unpack. What drives these characters? What makes them so frustrating, fascinating, and occasionally infuriating? And what do their relationships reveal about loyalty, leadership, identity, and family?
So grab a seat on the couch and join Mark and Nilima as they get under the skin of Starbuck and the Adamas.
And, of course, stick around to discover: What Have We Learnt?
More episodes
Guilt, Grief and Starbuck’s Crash Landing
SFT#5 Act of Contrition and You can't go Home
2026-04-26 103 min
In this episode of Sci-Fi Therapy, Mark and Nilima discuss two early Battlestar Galactica episodes, Act of Contrition and You Can’t Go Home, using them as a ...
Water Wars & Prison Politics
SFT#4: Water, Bastille Day
2026-03-22 96 min
In this episode of Sci-Fi Therapy, Mark and Nilima dive into “Water” and “Bastille Day” from Battlestar Galactica—two stories that prove survival isn’t just ...
No Sleep Till Kobol: Ethics at 33-Minute Intervals
SFT#3: Battlestar Galactica Episode 33
2026-02-22 90 min
In this episode of Sci-Fi Therapy, Mark and Nilima put the relentless premiere “33” from Battlestar Galactica on the couch—and quickly discover that exhausti...