HAPPY NEW YEAR! The episode of NO FATE you’ve been waiting for since we started this podcast, this time around Michael & Tanner discuss the impromptu series finale of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES titled “Born To Run.” That’s right, everything TSCC-related is on the table now. The Skynet vs John Henry conflict, Weaver outing herself to the Connors, Cameron’s sudden but inevitable betrayal, and the Reece family reunion between John, his father, and his uncle… IN THE FUTURE! We...

Another episode of NO FATE! As the guys near the end of their TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the penultimate episode “Adam Raised A Cain,” which no doubt shocked many of you first-time viewers. They talk about everything here from John Henry’s future to Derek Reese’s final moments to that shocking ending. Nothing is off-limits here, and the guys are sure to cover every detail they can think of. Oh, and the first half of the episode dives deep into new fan mail and a brief...

Another episode of NO FATE before the new year! As the guys continue to finish their TSCC coverage before the end of December (can they do it?), Michael & Tanner discuss the excellent episode “To The Lighthouse,” which is a real tear-jerker. This episode changes the game. Sure, we said that about the past two episodes, but this time there’s no going back as the war with Skynet comes to a head. As the guys discuss the back half of TSCC, stay tuned for further thoughts on the final two...

Welcome back to NO FATE! As continue the final leg of our TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the second half of the “Today Is The Day” two-parter. This episode is where everything comes to a head. Sure, there are some great plotlines here that the guys explore, but the main event is that confrontation between John Connor and Jesse, and what happens afterwards. As the guys discuss the back half of TSCC’s only true two-parter, stay tuned for further thoughts on the final three episodes...

Welcome back to NO FATE! As we shift back into our TSCC coverage, Michael & Tanner discuss the first half of the “Today Is The Day” two-parter. This episode has it all from the fallout of Riley’s death to John’s struggle grieving through it to an efficient Ellison plotline that foreshadows the series’ end. As the guys talk through this epic first part, they also share their thoughts on how the Terminator franchise could continue into animation and beyond. All this and more on the latest...

Welcome back to NO FATE! After a prolonged absence, Michael and Tanner are back to talk about all things TERMINATOR. And you know what that means… Lots of FAN MAIL! As the guys go through all of your thoughts and theories on the franchise, they discuss more of their hopes for the future of the Terminator, the potential updates on James Cameron’s seventh installment, and how cool a dog-like Terminator would be. All this and more on our long-anticipated comeback episode!

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this SEASON FINALE episode, Michael & Tanner round out our 4th podcasting season by covering the groundbreaking TSCC episode “Ourselves Alone,” a real game-changer for the series as it nears its close. Though we’ll be taking a break for a bit, never fear! We discuss everything from the episode—namely Cameron’s arc, the sharp tension, and everything with Riley—and so much more. For those waiting for Tanner’s commentary on the Super Bracket Bros “T-800 vs...

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this edition, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES with the episode “Some Must Watch, While Some Must Sleep.” The guys are a bit all over the place here as they reminisce on the ALIEN and PREDATOR franchises for a bit, but never fear, they return to the TERMINATOR universe shortly. As they cover Sarah’s dual plotlines, her relationship with John, and some interesting John/Cameron moments, they mostly...

Michael and Tanner were invited to return to the Super Bracket Bros Podcast where they debated whether the T-800 from T2 or the Punisher from Marvel’s Netflix shows would win in an ultimate battle. Sadly, Tanner was unable to make it, so Michael flew solo as he joined hosts Jay Davis & Eliah Stokes to talk about all things Terminator, the previous T-800 vs Sarah Connor battle, and if the Punisher could actually take a cyborg. Don’t miss this one and be sure to tune into the Super Bracket...

Welcome back to NO FATE! On this edition, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES with the episode “Desert Cantos.” The guys are a bit all over the place in this one but have no fear, they cover everything from your fanmail, the alternate version of Alien3, the lack of the “Terminator feel” in this episode, the Connor family’s clothing choice, James Ellison, and plenty more as they defend their standards for rating each episode. Don’t...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! On this edition of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, kicking the new year off with “The Good Wound.” As the guys discuss the Sarah and Kyle relationship, the potential of John Connor, their love of Bionicles, and the theological connections within the Terminator universe, they hop onto a tangent or two along the way. All of this and even more on their favorite TV shows, the rights to the Terminator...

Michael and Tanner were invited to guest on a recent Super Bracket Bros Podcast episode where they debated whether Sarah Connor or the T-800 from T2 would win in an ultimate battle. The guys joined hosts Jay Davis & Eliah Stokes as they talked about all things Terminator, as well as Michael and Tanner’s favorite fictional characters, and lots of other fun pop culture-based conversations. Don’t miss this one and be sure to tune into the Super Bracket Bros show for more wacky and exciting...

On our final edition of NO FATE before the New Year, Michael and Tanner continue their coverage of Season 2 of TERMINATOR: THE SARAH CONNOR CHRONICLES, this time covering the midseason finale episode “Earthlings Are Welcome Here.” But while there are some interesting discussions about why the guys hate Sarah’s “three dots” arc, James Ellison’s mentorship of John Henry, and the history between Jesse and Riley, the highlight of this episode might be the guy’s breakdown of their time on the...

On this week's episode of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner discuss another episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the Season 2 episode "Alpine Fields." After talking about their appearance on the Super Bracket Bros. show (which you should all be listening to), the guys discuss this week’s episode and talk through differing timelines, the Derek Reese journey, and the fact that it’s the first episode without John Connor. Plus, they talk about why they stopped watching The Walking Dead...

On this week's episode of NO FATE, Michael and Tanner discuss a pretty straightforward episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the Season 2 episode "Self Made Man." In between talking about the strangeness that is Cameron and John's issues with PTSD, the guys also read your fan mail, give you a sneak peek of what's coming next, and give an impromptu review of Halloween Ends. All this and more on this week's episode of NO FATE! Captain Midnight: "The Slow Death of the Terminator...

The new season of NO FATE continues! In this week’s unedited episode, the guys cover the tenth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Strange Things Happen at the One Two Point.” That means lots of discussion about time travel, the three dots, Ellison’s newfound work with John Henry, John Connor’s personal development, and so much more! All this and more on this week’s episode of NO FATE.

After a nearly two-month hiatus (at least, since we've recorded), the new season of NO FATE is here! In this week’s unedited episode, the guys cover the ninth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Complications.” That means lots of discussion about time travel, the three dots, Ellison’s apparent betrayal, the human responsiveness of machines, and Derek and Jesse! All this and more on this week’s episode of NO FATE.

On this BONUS EDITION of NO FATE, Michael & Tanner debrief from their conversation with Uncle Casey of Tfor2: The Terminator 2 Show before chatting about their new Terminator theme song (thanks Armstrong!), Michael’s dream for a final Terminator sequel(s), and revisit their extensive thoughts on Terminator Genisys. Plus, the guys read through some fan mail, have an impromptu conversation about Aliens, and talk about the upcoming news of an open-world Terminator survival video game! ...

This week on NO FATE, the guys are doing something a little bit different. We’ve teased this episode for a long time, and have been working on making it happen even longer, but it’s finally here. Michael and Tanner are joined this week by Uncle Casey, the host of Tfor2: The Terminator 2 Show which is an internet talk show all about Terminator 2: Judgment Day! Here we talk about everything from Casey’s humble beginnings on YouTube to his vast collection of T2 memorabilia, the post-James...

This week on NO FATE the guys are covering the eighth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Mr. Ferguson Is Ill Today.” This being one of our favorite episodes of the show, we had a lot to talk about! Between Cromartie’s final end, John’s gripping journey, Ellison’s involvement, and Cameron’s… robotic charms, there’s a lot to discuss here. All this and so much more (including some discussion on various Terminator models) on this week’s episode of NO FATE!

Welcome back! This week on NO FATE the guys are covering the seventh episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Brothers of Nablus.” This time around, we talk all about James Ellison (who has a lot to do this week), Cromartie’s overarching goals, a full minute of SPOILERS concerning Riley, and plenty of time-travel theory and discussion. All this and so much more (including some discussions on the upcoming TERMINATOR ANIME SERIES) on this week’s episode of NO FATE! The...

WE’RE BACK (AGAIN)! We’ve got another episode of NO FATE for you, covering the sixth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “The Tower Is Tall, But the Fall Is Short.” We’ve been gone for a minute, but we promise, we’re back to stay - at least until life gets busy again (but then we’ll be back after that too!). Here we talk all about Derek’s new love interest Jesse, John’s struggle to open up about his life, what’s next for Ellison and Weaver, and some pretty shocking...

WE’RE BACK! We’ve got another episode of NO FATE for you, covering the fifth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Goodbye to All That.” We spend a good chunk of this episode talking through YOUR FANMAIL before tackling this next episode, and we’re pretty excited about it. Here we talk all about Derek’s future/past, John’s struggle with his destiny, how Sarah and Cameron differ, and what’s next for Ellison and Weaver. All this and so much more on this week’s episode...

SURPRISE! We’ve got another episode of NO FATE for you, covering the fourth episode of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles - Season 2, “Allison from Palmdale.” We spend most of this episode talking about Cameron and why she reverts to old memories that aren’t even her own, but there’s also some solid discussion about Sarah here as well. Plus, we received an amazing shoutout from the Pick Me! Podcast (link below) recently that we dive into at the start. All this and more on the latest...