Blade Runner 2099 Trailer | A Frame by Frame Discussion

In this episode, Patrick, Micah and Jaime gather to discuss in detail the images showcased in the first teaser trailer for Blade Runner 2099. 

From how Replicants are born, to the meaning of the logo on Cora's jacket, we leave no stone unturned. The hosts also discuss the visual symmetry between the original 1982 film, Blade Runner 2049 and Silka Luisa's new vision. 

This was an exciting episode and we're so happy to be back in regular discussion about Blade Runner as we await the release for 2099 on November 25th, 2026. 

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Blade Runner 2099 First Trailer Reaction Episode!!

It's FINALLY HERE! Amazon has released a flurry of images for Blade Runner 2049 as well as an official first teaser at the Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic Con. 

Jaime and Patrick sit down to discuss what's been released in terms of story beats and of course, the incredible trailer. This is a new era for Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast and the Blade Runner saga. From 'sunshine noir' to two new protagonists set in a world filled with Replicants that are now in control, there's a lot to dissect and discuss. We hope you enjoy. Stay tuned. There is so much more to come in the weeks and months ahead!

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BREAKING NEWS | Blade Runner 2099 & San Diego Comic Con

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime discuss the news that Blade Runner 2099 will have a Hall H presence at this year's San Diego Comic Con. In what is some surprising news, it looks like 2099 just might be released by late last quarter of this year. Join us as we discuss what we know, the ongoing silence from Amazon and just what we might see on July 24th.

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176 // Where Is Blade Runner 2099?

First, an apology: we have been pretty quiet for the past couple of months. We are going to switch to an every-other-month schedule for the time being, as we want to keep the show as fresh as possible.

That's been a little difficult lately, given the absolute paucity of information on Blade Runner 2099. 

In today's episode, Jaime and Patrick discuss the current situation and compare it to other promotional cycles.

We will go back to monthly (and likely biweekly) episodes again soon, but until then we will see you every other month. Thanks for sticking with us! Once 2099 is more clearly on the horizon, we will have a very exciting time in fandom. 

We're looking very forward to that. 

175 // Empathy Tests and the Police State

In this episode, Jaime, Patrick, and Micah examine what’s happening in our world through the lens of the Blade Runner films. What began as a film discussion quickly became something more sobering, more challenging, and unexpectedly personal.

We attempt to honor Philip K. Dick’s intentions in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, exploring questions that feel increasingly urgent: Why would a system create versions of humanity without empathy? Who is permitted to belong? And in what ways do replicants mirror the experiences of immigrants and the displaced?

This conversation moves into complex and uncomfortable territory. It is not designed as escapism. If you are looking for easy entertainment, this may not be the episode to start with. But if you are willing to sit with difficult questions and unsettling parallels, you may find something here that stays with you.

174 // Anatomy Of A Scene | Officer K's Memory

In our first episode of 2026, we return to one of Blade Runner 2049’s most quietly devastating moments: K’s memory of the Morricole orphanage, and what that memory actually means within the larger story at play.

On the surface, we’re watching a synthetic being (whatever a Replicant ultimately is) recount a memory he knows to be false to his superior officer. But this retelling doesn’t happen freely. It happens under pressure. Under surveillance. Under the constant threat of erasure. And in that moment, the scene crystallizes something essential about K’s existence: the psychic cost of obedience in a world governed by deeply unhappy, emotionally stunted humans.

What begins as a test of authenticity becomes something far more unsettling. A performance of belief. A ritual of submission. A reminder that even false memories can carry real emotional weight and that belief itself may be more dangerous than truth.

In this discussion, we peel back the layers of that scene and uncover implications that reach far beyond the orphanage. We talk about memory as control, trauma as programming, and why Blade Runner 2049 insists that meaning doesn’t come from whether something is “real,” but from how it changes the one who carries it.

This conversation surprised us. It took us places we hadn’t anticipated, and it reshaped how we understand K, Wallace’s world, and the fragile boundary between human suffering and manufactured experience.

173 // Blade Runner and Loneliness

We often talk about a "loneliness epidemic" in modern society. We're more connected than we've ever been, and yet we're feeling more isolated from one another.

Blade Runner, for all of its vibrant street life and urban density, has a profound undercurrent of loneliness.

In today's episode, Jaime, Patrick, Peter, and Micah are joined by returning guest Dom for a discussion about loneliness in the world of Blade Runner, and how it reflects some of the loneliness we are seeing in the real world around us all.

We wish you a happy and healthy close to 2025, and we'll see you in 2026!

172 // JOI In the Age of Artificial Intelligence

We are getting this episode out later than planned, but it is a special one and worth the wait. As humanity tries to understand the rise of artificial intelligence, Patrick and I sit down with our contributing hosts Peter from the Midwest and Micah Greene to talk about JOI in the time of AI.

 AI is here in every corner of our lives now, from ChatGPT to large language systems to the generative engines reshaping art and communication. With this new reality around us, how does JOI read today. Does she feel different? Does she come across as something more troubling or more harmless? Has the world changed enough that her presence in the Blade Runner universe means something new.

 We explore all of it in this episode. We hope you enjoy the conversation.

171 // Blade Runner 2099 // A Virtual Set Tour

In this episode, Patrick and Jaime open the vault and take you behind the curtain of Blade Runner 2099. Fresh from their virtual set visit, they walk you through an array of exclusive behind-the-scenes imagery, offering a rare glimpse into the making of Amazon’s long-awaited series.

Rumors suggest that 2099 returns to the haunting beauty and texture of Ridley Scott’s 1982 masterpiece , but how true are those claims? Your hosts dive into the details: the architecture, the props, the atmosphere, and the spirit of what they’ve seen. Are we truly stepping back into the neon-soaked dream of the original film, or are we witnessing a new world take shape?

Settle in and enjoy this one. It was an extraordinary experience for us, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you.

* A correction: Drew Struzan was the creator of the Final Cut poster, not the original. That one was by John Alvin.

170 // Blade Runner: Black Lotus | Las Vegas | Interviewing Writer Nancy Collins

In this episode Jaime and Patrick sit down with the writer for Blade Runner: Black Lotus | Las Vegas, Nancy Collins. From the ins and outs of writing a comic like Blade Runner, to her connections with Swamp Thing, Nancy covers a lot of ground as she traverses the world that Philip K. Dick started. Join us for this very thorough discussion. We hope you enjoy. 

169 // Catching Up with David Leach, Senior Creative Editor at Titan Comics

Believe it or not, it's been SIX YEARS since David Leach has been on our show. Last time, we were discussing the imminent release of the first arc of Blade Runner Titan comics. Now, we're about to get three massive omnibus releases collecting Blade Runner 2019, Blade Runner 2029, and Blade Runner 2039 (and a whole lot more).

It was nice to take a moment to reflect back on all that's happened since 2019 in Blade Runner comic-dom—and to look ahead at what's to come!

More Blade Runner comics talk coming next month, so stay tuned!

168 // Interviewing Scott Marczewski, Director of Do Androids Dream

A few weeks ago, we spotted a fan-made trailer for a project called Do Androids Dream by a filmmaker named Scott Marczewski. This one-minute trailer—which you should watch here—is gorgeously shot and suffused with love of Blade Runner, and we knew we had to track Scott down to have him on the show.

In today's episode, Jaime and Patrick chat with Scott about his project, why Blade Runner, DADOES, and Blade Runner 2049 continue to resonate so deeply with fans around the world, and what we all hope future Blade Runner projects get right.

Again, make sure you watch the trailer first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T50pWNZbOA

And subscribe to Scott's YouTube channel, where you will be the first to see the next trailer (which goes live in just a couple weeks!): https://www.youtube.com/@LumenProductionsOfficial

167 // Anatomy of a Scene: Luv's Death

It's been awhile since our last Anatomy of a Scene episode, so we thought we'd revisit the format with an especially impactful scene from Blade Runner 2049: Luv's death at the hands of K.

Sylvia Hoeks' performance is a thing of wonder. The score is ravishing. This complicated, astonishing narrative reaches its denouement. 

Let's talk about it!

166 // Blade Runner Behind-The-Scenes with Assistant Director Vicki Rhodes

In this ultra-special episode, Jaime and Patrick sit down with Vicki Rhodes, assistant director on Blade Runner, to uncover the incredible behind-the-scenes stories of this cinematic landmark. From all-night shoots to ostrich wrangling, Vicki shares a perspective few have ever heard, a journey into the making of a film that continues to define and defy its genre. This is a riveting conversation, and we’re so grateful to Vicki for pulling back the curtain and sharing her memories of a world that still fascinates us all.

165 // Off-World: The Costumes of Blade Runner

We're proud to announce our inaugural episode of our exclusive Patreon series, Off-World. In this episode, Patrick and Jaime are joined by patron and listener David Hanbury as we go through the costumes of the first Blade Runner film. What makes the designs of the costumes in Ridley Scott's seminal film so iconic? Which costume is your favorite? Do the costumes in Denis Villeneuve' s sequel, Blade Runner 2049 live up to the original film? We answer all of these questions and more!

164 // Blade Runner Ties: Devs

Alex Garland's Devs is a heady sci-fi series that asks some Big Questions about the nature of reality, the things that make us human, and the inescapable reality of loss—so if you love Blade Runner, you'll likely love this show!

In today's installment of our ongoing Blade Runner Ties series, Jaime and Patrick look at Devs through the lens of Blade Runner and Blade Runner 2049. Let us know if you have other suggestions for this series!

163 // Blade Runner Ties: HER

In the second installment of our Blade Runner Ties series, Patrick, Peter, and Jaime dive into Spike Jonze’s Her (2013). Set in a near-future world, the film tells the story of Theodore, a man who falls in love with his operating system—voiced beautifully by Scarlett Johansson. While there are undeniable connections to Blade Runner 2049 in the characters of JOI and Samantha, there are also some striking differences that set them apart. We explore these parallels and much more in this exciting new episode.

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162 // Blade Runner Ties: Ex Machina

Jaime and Patrick kick off a new series exploring the themes of Blade Runner through the lens of other films. In this first episode, they dive deep into Alex Garland’s Ex Machina, examining its parallels to Blade Runner and where the two films diverge. This episode is thought-provoking and rich with discussion—everything this podcast is at its core. We hope you enjoy!

161 // 2024 In Review

In this recap of 2024, Patrick and Jaime sit down to review highlights of the year, the wrapping of Blade Runner 2099, notable discussions and more. We have a lot in store for 2025. With what we hope will be a fantastic new live action series from Alcon and Amazon, there will be a lot to discuss in the coming months. Thank you for listening to the show and supporting us over the years. Happy New Year!

160 // Home Again Home Again: Interviewing Blade Runner Actor Kevin Thompson

In this exclusive interview with Shoulder of Orion: The Blade Runner Podcast, Patrick & Jaime are joined by Blade Runner actor Kevin Thompson. Kevin most famously played J.F. Sebastian's toy bear in Blade Runner as well as a myriad of other roles. Kevin takes us through his time on Blade Runner, his relationship with Ridley Scott, Rutger Hauer and so much more. We hope you enjoy!