Podcasts about All Systems Red

Welcome to elite territory. In Part 4 of my Top 100 Sci-Fi Reads of All Time, we're counting down ranks 40 through 21 — books that represent the core of what science fiction can do.These are stories about power, intelligence, control, revolution, and the long-term consequences of human ambition. Civilizations rise and fall here. Artificial intelligences gain personalities. Revolutions begin. Futures pivot.At this point, rankings get especially painful — moving any of these feels wrong… and yet, choices must be made.If you've been following the series, you're not going to want to miss the finale. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Ring the Notification Bell.

Whether you like ripping page turners, incredible characters, books that make you laugh out loud, exploring unforgettable new worlds, or literary books that will make you see the world in a new way, there's a great intro to scifi out there for everyone!Join the Hugonauts book club on discord to tell us about your favorite time travel booksOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoIf you want to jump around, here are the timestamps for all the books we talked about: 00:00 Intro 00:38 Incredible Characters - Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold 3:07 A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 4:04 Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes 4:52 Unforgettable Worlds - The Expanse by James S.A. Corey 6:58 Hyperion by Dan Simmons 8:24 House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds 9:20 Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky 10:56 The Forever War by Joe Haldeman 12:22 Funny SF - Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 13:36 Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson 14:50 Old Man's War by John Scalzi 16:01 Page turners - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 17:43 Dark Matter or Recursion by Blake Crouch 18:52 All Systems Red by Martha Wells 20:01 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 21:35 Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 22:34 Literary SciFi - The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin 24:55 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 26:26 The Road by Cormac McCarthy 27:49 Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut 28:40 Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein

Send us a textWe all stay up way too late to talk about the final two episodes of Murderbot season one, "All Systems Red" and "The Perimeter". Joe corrects his correction, Mike notices that something very important is missing, Anna schools us on the laws of Habeas Fakeus Corpus, and Sarah has a bad feeling about the Misgender Leaderboard.Spoiler free discussion: 0 - 1:25:03Books & spoilers: 1:25:03-1:31:52Outtakes and additional shenanigans: 1:31:52Music from this episode:"Space Desert Blues" by Wolfgang Bütow is licensed under Creative Commons 3.0

This week, we're talking about All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first novella in the Murderbot Diaries series-and it's safe to say we're officially obsessed. With a title like Murderbot, you'd expect chaos (and there's plenty), but what really caught us is the dry humor, the unexpected heart, and one of the most relatable AI narrators we've ever met.In this episode, we dive into Murderbot's struggle with autonomy, its complicated relationship with humans, and how this quick-paced sci-fi story manages to balance action, existential questions, and awkward social interactions, all in under 150 pages.Whether you're new to the series or already binge-reading the sequels, come hang out as we break down what makes All Systems Red such a smart, funny, and surprisingly emotional ride through the galaxy.Support the showRecommend us a Book!If there's a book you want to recommend to us to read, just send us a message/email and we'll pop it on our long list (but please read our review policy on our website first for the books we accept).Social MediaWebsite: https://teachingmycattoread.wordpress.com/Email: teachingmycattoread@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmycat2read/Tumblr: https://teachingmycattoread.tumblr.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFXi9LNQv8SBQt8ilgTZXtQListener Surveyhttps://forms.gle/TBZUBH4SK8dez8RP9

(Originally recorded July 10, so any Superman talk is before we saw it). This week's homework episode includes Sisu, Mickey 17, Big Bang Theory, The Bear S4, Sullivan's Crossing, All Systems Red, Artificial Condition, Red Shirts, Batman Vol 2: The Joker War, Detective Comics Vol 5: The Joker War, Batman Vol 3: Ghost Stories, The Incal, Stray Bullets Vol 1: Innocence of Nihilism, Green Lantern, X-Men, The Life of Chuck (book), Little Nightmares, The Accountant 2, The Wolf Hour, Heart Eyes, Coming Home in the Dark, Eden Lake, Walden, Copycat, Here We Go, Splinter, American Animals, Veronica, and Say You Will. The featured song is "Born 2 Late" by Skeetch. You can find them on the Nyrdcast Featured Music Playlist and at: SPOTIFY | APPLE MUSIC | LINKTREE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE Check us out at our website and on social media.  Don't forget to rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Looks Like Antarctica Wasn’t the Only Place Superman Crashed This week on the podcast, Brian and Darryl are talking about the Super(Meh) Opening Weekend Box Office, the last 3 episodes of Murderbot season 1, and they review F1. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Superman Box Office: 7:17 Murderbot: 17:00 F1: 35:55 Superman (2025) Box Office Opening weekend performance: Domestic 3‑day sitting at ~$100–130 million Worldwide debut crossed $200 million Forecasts suggest long‑term haul could reach $1 billion if word‑of‑mouth holds Overall sentiment: Some critics and audiences praised Corenswet's optimistic Superman, slick humor, and DC's tonal reset. Issues cite an overcrowded plot and CGI-heavy final act that didn't fully capitalize on its potential. Murderbot (AppleTV+) Episodes Covered: 8 “Foreign Object”, 9 “All Systems Red”, 10 The Perimeter” Highlights: Ep 8: Secrets revealed—Murderbot admits a shadowy past weaponizing its crew's memories Summary: Murderbot accompanies the PresAux team back to the habitat. The recording of the security cameras shows that in their absence, more superior SecUnits and a representative of the hostile third party—now identified as GrayCris—visited the habitat and left an invitation to meet at a rendezvous point to negotiate terms for their survival. After a security check, the PresAux team take Gurathin to the medical bay. While Bharadwaj performs surgery on Gurathin’s leg, Murderbot plugs into his data port to turn off his sense of pain. The connection allows Gurathin to find out what it calls itself, and that the SecUnit was involved in the deaths of 57 clients, which Gurathin reveals to the group and condemns Murderbot for. Murderbot admits it’s not sure if it killed the clients or not and agrees with Gurathin’s assessment that it could be defective and dangerous, then it leaves the group to go out on its own. The PresAux team concludes that GrayCris is illegally pursuing the alien remnants and that they will liquidate them once they locate their whereabouts. After mulling over whether to abandon or betray its clients, Murderbot comes back and announces that it has a plan. Ep 9: High-stakes deception! Murderbot fakes betrayal to take down GrayCris agents and saves Dr. Mensah in a cliffside showdown Summary: Murderbot puts a dangerous plan into motion, pretending to betray the PresAux team in order to leave the planet. While the team expresses doubts and tension rises, Murderbot keeps the true plan hidden: to have Gurathin hack into GrayCris’s HubSystem using a drone as a transponder and launch their emergency beacon. The ruse includes offering to help GrayCris capture the Preservation team in exchange for being listed as destroyed inventory. Murderbot stalls the enemy using awkward small talk and quotes from Sanctuary Moon, while the PresAux team manages the remote connection. As the plan begins to succeed, GrayCris prepares to torture Murderbot for the information they seek. Mensah intervenes and is caught in the crossfire. In the end, Murderbot shields her from the beacon’s launch blast, which kills the GrayCris team, nearly sacrificing itself. Before Murderbot’s systems fail, it quietly admits to itself that these humans have become its clients not just by contract, but by choice. Ep 10 (Finale): An emotional farewell—post-rescue reprogramming, autonomy restored, and Murderbot walks away into an uncertain future Summary: As Murderbot’s systems reboot, Corporation Rim technicians delete its memory and install a new governor module. At the same time, the PresAux team negotiates with company representatives to find the SecUnit. They offer to buy it and threaten with a lawsuit, but the company refuses, telling them that its memory has been wiped anyway. So Pin-Lee files an injunction to seize Murderbot for evidentiary reasons, while Gurathin manages to retrieve the data that was downloaded during the memory wipe. He locates Murderbot’s personality files by searching Sanctuary Moon episodes. The team saves Murderbot from being destroyed, and Gurathin uploads its personality. It recognises that without its armour it looks like an augmented human. The team invites Murderbot to live as a free agent on their home planet. That night, Murderbot attempts to sneak away but is intercepted by Gurathin, who tries to make it feel welcome. Murderbot insists that it needs to check the perimeter. When Gurathin relents, Murderbot thanks him. Posing as a servant bot, it boards a transport ship that departs as Mensah awakens and realises that it has left. Creators: Paul & Chris Weitz (writers, producers)  Directors: Episodes 8 & 9 by Aurora Guerrero & Roseanne Liang; Ep 10 by Paul Weitz  Rating: Episode 8-10 Out of 10 Murderbots Loose In the Worlds Darryl: 7.4/10 Brian: 7.79/10 Season 1 Out of 10, Who Knew a Novella About a Murder Robot Would Be So Fun Darryl: 7.3/10 Brian: 8/10 F1 (2025) Brad Pitt plays former F1 star Sonny Hayes, coaxed out of retirement to save a failing APXGP team by mentoring rookie Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris). The film delivers adrenaline-fueled races, emotional baggage, and high-stakes redemption on the global circuit. Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Screenplay by Ehren Kruger; story credit to Kosinski & Kruger Cast: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Javier Bardem, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, Kim Bodnia, Sara Niles Producers: Jerry Bruckheimer, Joseph Kosinski, Lewis Hamilton, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner Budget: $200–300 million Box Office (as of today): Domestic: $138 million International: $257.2 million Worldwide total: $395.2 million Production Notes: Shot during real Grand Prix events, featuring authentic F1 vehicles and consulting by Lewis Hamilton; Hans Zimmer score; practical crash sequences inspired by real incidents Reception: Visually thrilling—deemed “Top Gun: Maverick on wheels”—but criticized for predictable story and weak character depth Rating: Out of 10 Gotta Get Out of That Dirty Air Darryl: 8.2/10 Brian: 8.5/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. 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Episode Summary:This week, Peter and Eden dive headfirst into the high-octane world of Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers comic run, exploring its explosive art, emotional beats, and G1 nostalgia. Along the way, they unpack the pains of modern TV consumption, vent about doomed adaptations, and gush over goth rock albums and short-form sci-fi. It's a heartfelt mix of media love, mild despair, and giant robots punching each other in the face—with feeling.Show Notes:Peter kicks things off with a July 4th check-in and a quick rundown of what he's been reading and listening to, including Atomic Habits and the debut album by High Parasite, a side project involving My Dying Bride's Aaron Stainthorpe.Murderbot adaptation on Apple TV+ gets a thoughtful breakdown: Peter shares his appreciation for its tone, visuals, and how closely it mirrors Martha Wells' novella All Systems Red, especially its deadpan view of humanity and delightful Sanctuary Moon cutaways.Discussion veers into TV trust issues—how shows like Paper Girls and Wheel of Time were abandoned too early by streamers like Amazon and Netflix, and why Apple TV+'s longer-term faith in its properties (Slow Horses) earns praise.Eden questions the fractured nature of modern TV popularity, riffing on Yellowstone's massive reach despite their total ignorance of anyone watching it.A segment on Eden's short-lived journey into the glitchy, chaotic world of gacha game Re Memento: White Shadow, complete with mistranslations and catastrophic layoffs.Peter shares exciting news about planning a trip to Japan for his 27th wedding anniversary—and the hurdles of learning Japanese through Duolingo.For our main topic, we dive into the first arc of Daniel Warren Johnson's Transformers comic:Eden provides background on the series and its creative team, praising Johnson's gritty, wrestling-inspired action sequences and nuanced character work.Peter offers perspective as a lifelong fan reconnecting with the property, reflecting on the emotional impact of Optimus Prime, especially how the comic echoes the trauma of Transformers: The Movie (1986).Highlights include gruesome Starscream moments, human character development (especially Sparky's sacrifice), and Optimus wielding Megatron's blaster arm.Both hosts discuss the comic's balance between fresh storytelling and homage to classic G1 design and lore.Closing thoughts touch on the excitement (and dread) around Robert Kirkman taking over the series soon, and how this arc was a rewarding, if nostalgia-heavy, entry point for fans old and new.

Episode 25 - Synopsis for Podcast FeedOn this special bonus Pride Month episode, our hosts, Chris and Amy, read All Systems Red, the first book in The Murderbot Diaries. Murderbot may not be a human, but oh gosh is it relatable! With equal parts humor and peril, this is a story for everyone. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe, you'll even clench your teeth! And all Murderbot will want to do is continue watching Sanctuary Moon. But of course, the humans are doing something to get themselves in trouble. UGH. What's new, honestly?Thank you to Kevin MacLeod for the use of our theme song, 'Werq.' You can find more of their music on https://www.incompetech.com/.If you'd like to contact us with book recommendations or questions for our upcoming episodes, email thebiggaybookclub@gmail.com or message us on Patreon. We'd love to hear from you!Time Stamps:~ 0:00:00: - That's So Gay ~ 0:00:00 - Book of the Month (No Spoilers) (redo)~ 19:00 - Synopsis (take 2)~ 34:40 - Entering Spoiler Territory ~ 0:53:40 - Book Club Questions~ 1:03:40 - TV Adaption~ 1:10:00 - Wrap Up/Overall Impressions~ 1:12:40 - Until Next Time! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Macca and Paul are joined live in the studio by Frances Atkinson, an avid reader, freelance writer, book reviewer (The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald) and works as a Media Adviser.  Book... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 21st June, 2025: Frances Atkinson: Journalist, Critic & Cultural Commentator; Book Reviews: The Eyes of Gaza, Feast While You Can, All Systems Red, The Monkey's Mask appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Rebecca is back from vacation and we talk about Apple TV's MurderBot, starring Alexander Skarsgård. We discuss the series in comparison to Martha Wells' novella, All Systems Red, the source material for the series. We delve into some key character elements that are rarely seen on television: neurodivergence and polyamory. MusicApache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier; licensed from JamendoSourcesMurderbot (TV series) - WikipediaAlexander Skarsgård - WikipediaMartha Wells: I Didn't Know How Non-Neurotypical I Was Until MurderBot | New Scientist | YouTube

In this episode, we discuss the AI Assessment Scale. (https://aiassessmentscale.com/) Things that bring us joy this week: All Systems Red by Martha Wells (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Systems_Red) Will & Harper (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_%26_Harper) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

What would it feel like for other people to love me if they were to truly see me and truly know me as I am right now?Today we meet Esmé and we're talking about the queer book that saved their life: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. And Martha joins us for the conversation!Esmé has been slinging radical books at Firestorm since 2019. They wear multiple hats including communications, event facilitation, and offsite sales. When she doesn't have her nose in a gay book, Esmé sings in a doom metal band and snuggles with the shop dog, an ancient dachshund named Julius Caesar Salad, as much as caninely possible.Martha Wells has written many novels, including the bestselling and award-winning Murderbot Diaries series, which was adapted into an Apple Original TV series debuting May 16, 2025. She also authored Witch King, City of Bones, The Wizard Hunters, Wheel of the Infinite, and the Nebula-nominated The Death of the Necromancer, as well as YA fantasy novels, short stories, and nonfiction.In All Systems Red, the first book in The Murderbot Diaries, a team of scientists are conducting surface tests on a distant planet, shadowed by their Company-supplied SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module. Scornful of humans, all it really wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is. But when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.Special Limited SeriesThis episode is part of a special limited series of episodes featuring only guests who are owners or staff at LGBTQ bookstores. Airing April-June 2025, these episodes will feature six bookstores across the United States and United Kingdom.Today's guest is a bookseller at Firestorm Books, a collectively-owned radical bookstore and not-for-profit event space in Asheville, North Carolina. Since 2008 Firestorm Books has supported grassroots movements in Southern Appalachia while developing a workplace on the basis of cooperation, empowerment and equity.Connect with Esmé and Marthawebsite: firestorm.coopinstagram: @angelicadoomwebsite: marthawells.combluesky: @marthawells.cominstagram: @marthawellswriterBecome an Associate Producer!Become an Associate Producer of our podcast through a $20/month sponsorship on Patreon! A professionally recognized credit, you can gain access to Associate Producer meetings to help guide our podcast into the future! Get started today: patreon.com/thisqueerbookCreditsHost/Founder: John Parker (learn more about my name change)Executive Producer: Jim PoundsAssociate Producers: Archie Arnold, K Jason Bryan and David Rephan, Bob Bush, Natalie Cruz, Jonathan Fried, Paul Kaefer, Joe Perazzo, Bill Shay, and Sean SmithPatreon Subscribers: Stephen D., Terry D., Stephen Flamm, Ida Göteburg, Thomas Michna, and Gary Nygaard.Creative and Accounting support provided by: Gordy EricksonQuatrefoil LibraryQuatrefoil has created a curated lending library made up of the books featured on our podcast! If you can't buy tJoin us in helping Lambda Literary raise $20k for The Writers Retreat for Emerging LGBTQ Voices to ensure all writers can attend. Donate here: http://bit.ly/3RjW51aSupport the show

Welcome back to another episode of the Online Warriors Podcast! This week we have a very special episode! The gang discusses the latest in TV and Gaming! - The Last of Us Season 2 (5:42) - Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3&4 Remaster (13:56) - Xbox Handheld Console (22:11) Then we talk about what the gang has been up to: - Illeagle reads All Systems Red, plays God of War, and chills on the beach (36:05) - Nerdbomber watches Snack Shack and plays Indiana Jones: The Great Circle (37:57) - Techtic watches The Gorge and works on his game to implement skins (41:47)   Special shoutout to our Patreon Producers: Steven Keller and Loyd Weldy!   We'd like to thank each and every one of you for listening in every week. If you'd like to support the show, you can drop us a review on your favorite podcast platform or, if you're feeling extra generous, drop us a subscribe over at Patreon.com/OnlineWarriorsPodcast. We have three tiers of subscriptions, each of which gives you some awesome bonus content! As always, we appreciate you tuning in, and look forward to seeing you next week! Stay safe and healthy everyone! Find us all over the web: Online Warriors Website: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com Online Warriors Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1 Illeagle's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWIlleagle86 Nerdbomber's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWNerdbomber Techtic's Twitter: https://twitter.com/OWTechtic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlinewarriorspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlinewarriorspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOwzY6aBcTFucWEeFEtwIg Merch Store: https://onlinewarriorspodcast-shop.fourthwall.com/

Welcome back to another exciting episode of The Middle of Culture! Your hosts, Peter and Eden, are here to dive into the world of pop culture, sci-fi, and everything in between. This week, we're braving the cold and tackling a highly recommended novella that's been on our TBR list for far too long.What we are checking out:Peter has been diving into some serious reading, tackling "The Lost Metal" from the Mistborn series and a nonfiction book on philosophyEden has been exploring new manga and video games, including finishing "Nichijou" and starting "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle"A deep dive into "Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes," a spiritual successor to the beloved Suikoden series, and its stunning HD 2D graphicsAll Systems RedWe both share our initial thoughts on "All Systems Red," agreeing that it's an enjoyable read but not necessarily a mind-blowing oneDiscussion on the book's cozy sci-fi reputation and appeal to fans of softer, quieter mediaWe dive into the book's exploration of personhood, autonomy, and the dehumanization of cyborgs and AIEden brings up the interesting dynamic between Murderbot and the augmented human, and the implications of respectability politicBoth hosts express curiosity about the broader sociopolitical context of the series and the motivations of the antagonistic groupSpeculation on how the TV adaptation will handle the casting and portrayal of Murderbot, especially regarding its degendered identity.Wrap-Up:Thank you for joining us on this journey through "All Systems Red." We hope you enjoyed our discussion and are as excited as we are to see how the Murderbot Diaries will be brought to life on screen. Stay tuned for our next episode, and as always, take care of yourselves!

​​Welcome to You Haven't Blanked That! It's Guilty Pleasures month. We watched Riding In Cars With Boys. We talk about the flaws of this film, Why this was Forrest's choice, Steve Zahn, That Lady is A Tramp, Jimmy confuses this with Boys Don't Cry, Nick Cave and heroin, young parenting mistakes, peak maturity, anonymity in the 1980s, the ending, David Moscow, Brittany Murphy's Lorraine Bracco impression, James Woods, live action Hades, Emperor's New Groove, Pixar, Jimmy's story time, What We Are Blanking - Skeleton Crew, Little Shop of Horrors, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dream Productions, Interview with the Vampire, Secret Levels, Smile, Evil Dead, House of the Last Resort, the Outsiders, All Systems Red, Hepatitis Bathtub, Sonic 3, ​​Opening theme by the Assassins ​​Closing theme by Lucas Perea ​​ For more info, click the link bio or below. https://linktr.ee/yhblankthat Email: Yhblankthat@gmail.com

Dive into the world of science fiction with Martha Wells' Artificial Condition, a thrilling novel that explores the complexities of artificial intelligence and humanity. In this episode, we'll delve into the themes, characters, and plot twists that make this book a must-read for fans of the genre. From the intricacies of AI consciousness to the moral ambiguities of human nature, we'll expose the hidden gems and surprising revelations that set Artificial Condition apart from other sci-fi novels. Whether you're a fan of Martha Wells or just discovering her work, this episode is the perfect companion to her thought-provoking novel. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to have your mind blown by this spoiler-lite review of Artificial Condition! #FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #sciencefiction #scifi #MurderbotDiaries #Murderbot #TBR #ToBeRead #BookRecommendations #BookReview #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books mentioned in this episode? All Systems Red: https://t.ly/clNRv Artificial Condition: https://t.ly/qc9Ay Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

Get ready to meet the ultimate android, a construct like none other! In this episode, Jim dives into the world of Murderbot and explores what makes this novel stand out from the rest. From its unique perspective to its thought-provoking themes, we examine what sets ALL SYSTEMS RED apart and why it deserves all the buzz it can get. Whether you're a seasoned sci-fi fan or just looking for a new book to obsess over, this episode is for you. So, is ALL SYSTEMS RED a game-changer? Listen to find out! #FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #scifi #Murderbot #sciencefiction #BookReview #TBR #ToBeRead #BookRecommendations #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase the book mentioned in this episode? All Systems Red: https://t.ly/clNRv Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

2024 Sci-Fi, IndiePub, & Theology Etc. In Review We need just a couple more weeks to conclude our Christian ethics book so here are Patrick's book reviews from 2024. Biography and Indiepub heavy, it was overall a good reading year with just a few bad choices. Have you read any of these or pick any up? Timeline: 00:00 - Introduction 02:28 - The Love and Respect Devotional by Emerson Eggerichs 04:06 - Deathbringer by Blake Carpenter 08:20 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells 09:32 - Redeemed By Blood by Shannon Baker 11:34 - Defeating Evil by Scott Christensen 13:24 - Lost and Found by Robert E. Kearns 16:05 - After Moses by Michael F. Kane 20:29 - The Button Girl by Sally Apokedak 23:59 - A Case of Conscience by James Blish 26:05 - Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy 29:05 - All These Worlds by Dennis E. Taylor 30:46 - Hacking Galileo by Fenton Wood 33:23 - Timothy of the 10th Floor by Jenny Phillips 35:11 - Defenders of the West by Raymond Ibrahim 39:04 - I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison 40:36 - The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson 44:41 - The Revenant and the Cult, Book One by Herman P. Hunter 47:16 - Drosselmeyer - Curse of the Rat King by Paul Thompson 49:08 - Hidden Fury by Bjorn Hasseler 51:00 - The Kingdom of Kind by Jenny Phillips 52:28 - Mist and Moonbeams by Paul Michael Peters BOOK LINKS: The Love and Respect Devotional by Emerson Eggerichs Deathbringer by Blake Carpenter All Systems Red by Martha Wells Redeemed By Blood by Shannon Baker Defeating Evil by Scott Christensen Lost and Found by Robert E. Kearns After Moses by Michael F. Kane The Button Girl by Sally Apokedak A Case of Conscience by James Blish Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy All These Worlds by Dennis E. Taylor Hacking Galileo by Fenton Wood Timothy of the 10th Floor by Jenny Phillips Defenders of the West by Raymond Ibrahim I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison The Heights of Perdition by C.S. Johnson The Revenant and the Cult, Book One by Herman P. Hunter Drosselmeyer - Curse of the Rat King by Paul Thompson Hidden Fury by Bjorn Hasseler The Kingdom of Kind by Jenny Phillips Mist and Moonbeams by Paul Michael Peters All episodes, short clips, & blog - https://www.cavetothecross.com  

Join me on an epic adventure through the world of fantasy and science fiction as we explore AMAZING reads from A to Z! From classic novels to modern bestsellers, I'm sharing my list of some of the most captivating stories that will transport you to new worlds, introduce you to unforgettable characters, and ignite your imagination. Whether you're a fan of magic, space exploration, or dystopian futures, this episode is for you! Get ready to discover new authors, series, and genres that will keep you reading all night long. So, sit back, relax, and let's start our journey through the infinite possibilities of fantasy and science fiction! #FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #scifi #sciencefiction #Fantasy #Grimdark #TBR #EpicFantasy #SFF #booktube #booktuber Want to purchase books mentioned in this episode? All Systems Red: https://t.ly/clNRv All the Weyrs of Pern: https://t.ly/N53p9 The Black Company: https://t.ly/QMwqB The Blade Itself: https://t.ly/LSDn2 The Caves of Steel: https://t.ly/uQgGq The Color of Magic: https://t.ly/0joes The Dragonbone Chair: https://t.ly/p02xZ Dune: https://t.ly/4_w_k Empire of the Vampire: https://t.ly/VPeGO Ex-Heroes: https://t.ly/XuifA The Eye of the World: https://t.ly/V-eqm Fated: https://t.ly/h3ku0 Flowers for Algernon: https://t.ly/cOenO The Gunslinger: https://t.ly/U7LP2 Gwendy's Button Box: https://t.ly/Vhn1p Hell Divers: https://t.ly/7DCoU Hyperion: https://t.ly/VYqkP In the Lives of Puppets: https://t.ly/y8J2b Interview with the Vampire: https://t.ly/oddIu Jake the Dragon Talker: https://t.ly/fMu9F Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: https://t.ly/8MoJB The Kaiju Preservation Society: https://t.ly/BGopw The King Beyond the Gate: https://t.ly/wspat Leviathan Wakes: https://t.ly/muEYa The Lies of Locke Lamora: https://t.ly/1UV3h The Man in the High Castle: https://t.ly/wVUUm The Martian: https://t.ly/9Ty2E The Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbg Neuromancer: https://t.ly/lN79I Old Man's War: https://t.ly/Q3uJu The Once and Future King: https://t.ly/veIkR Perdido Street Station: https://t.ly/BMosB The Poppy War: https://t.ly/d6CIF Quarantine: https://t.ly/TpmLC The Queen of the Damned: https://t.ly/R33Rx Red Mars: https://t.ly/Qhd1H Red Rising: https://t.ly/yIHdF Snow Crash: https://t.ly/auBgE The Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4m Tigana: https://t.ly/VVxzk A Time of Dread: https://t.ly/mjcOX Under the Dome: https://t.ly/unbVA Uprooted: https://t.ly/08qm3 Valor: https://t.ly/2PagY Vicious: https://t.ly/HCmTx A Wizard of Earthsea: https://t.ly/pJ922 World War Z: https://t.ly/WYhtl Xanth: https://t.ly/eO4w7 Yumi and the Nightmare Painter: https://t.ly/_SE6e The Year of the Flood: https://t.ly/Y3V1W Zombie Fallout: https://t.ly/oLnaQ Zone One: https://t.ly/6Y9sK Ways to connect with us: Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages Jim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ———————————————————————————— Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/

Abu and Obssa complete their read through of All Systems Red by Martha Wells. They explore the misguided kindness of Dr. Mensa and the question of how to determine sentience. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials and help us decide what books we should cover in Season 2! Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Check our Season 1 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abu and Obssa begin their read through of All Systems Red by Martha Wells. They explore the history of the book's publication and gush about the absolutely lovable Murderbot. Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials and help us decide what books we should cover in Season 2! Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Check our Season 1 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final leg of the Long Journey as Joel Martin and Deanne Sheldon-Collins answer our Invitation! Both previous Long Earth guests return to discuss the fifth and final of Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter's collaborations, the 2016 novel The Long Cosmos. It's 2070, and a message has been received across the Long Earth: “JOIN US.” Joshua Valienté hears it and gets one of his headaches, but he's still mourning the death of his ex-wife Helen, so he rejects the call to adventure. He goes off alone into the High Meggers, despite multiple warnings that he's too old for this shit. Meanwhile Nelson Azikiwe finds and loses a new family, and goes in search of Lobsang for help. And the Next find that the Invitation is more than two words long, and put into action far-reaching plans to bring everyone together to follow its instructions... The last of Pratchett's novels to be published, The Long Cosmos brings the series to a close. (If you need a recap, see our “The Longer Footnote” bonus episode.) Like the previous book, The Long Utopia, this one also takes place on a relatively small number of Earths - but it has its gaze fairly firmly fixed on the stars above, and wears its influences (especially Carl Sagan's Contact) on its sleeve. Who got their epic first contact novel in our weird parallel worlds travelogue? Is this where you thought the story would go? What would your friends be able to predict about you if they kept a detailed spreadsheet? After five books, is this a satisfying conclusion? Join the conversation by using the hashtag #Pratchat78 on social media. Guest Joel Martin (he/him) is a writer, editor and podcaster now based in the UK. He previously hosted the writing podcast The Morning Bell, and produced The Dementia Podcast for Hammond Care. Joel's previously been on the show to discuss The Long Earth, The Long Mars, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic, making him our most frequent guest. He recommended the 1989 novel Hyperion by Dan Simmons, along with its sequel The Fall of Hyperion. (There are also two more novels in the Hyperion Cantos series.) Guest Deanne Sheldon-Collins (she/her) is an editor and writer in Australia's speculative fiction scene, working for Aurealis magazine, Writer's Victoria, the National Young Writer's Festival, and as co-director of the Speculate festival. Deanne previously joined us for The Long War and The Long Utopia. She once again recommended Pratchat listener favourite, Martha Wells' series The Murderbot Diaries, which consists of seven novels and novellas. The first is 2017's All Systems Red. As usual, you can find notes and errata for this episode on our website. We're off to Adelaide to be guests at the Australian Discworld Convention, where on Friday 12 July we'll be recording a live episode with authors Tansy Rayner Roberts and Karen J Carlisle! We'll be discussing Pratchett's Discworld short fiction “Death and What Comes Next”, and probably more broadly how Pratchett writes about Death (and death). The story is available online at the L-Space Web. We'll mostly be taking questions from the live audience, but you can also share yours via social media (if you're quick!) using the hashtag #Pratchat79.

The Drunk Guys‘ systems run on beer this week when they read All Systems Red by Martha Wells, the first book of the Murderbot Diaries. Their machinery is well lubricated by Hop Sounds by Singlecut, One Giant Leap by Finback, and Hop Slam Ale by Bell's Brewery. Join the Drunk

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Send us a Text Message.On this week's Thursday episode of The Book Fix, hosts Yajaira and Cheli delve into the first installment of Martha Wells' acclaimed series, "All Systems Red." The episode kicks off with a brief introduction to the book's premise: a security android, self-named "Murderbot," that has hacked its own governor module and is now free to act independently.Yajaira and Cheli explore the unique perspective of Murderbot, an AI that prefers watching soap operas to interacting with humans. The discussion also touches on the themes of autonomy, identity, and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence. Join the besties as they discuss whether or not they enjoyed reading about Murderbot!Support the Show.become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

From Dukes to Daddies: A Steamy April Wrap-Up with My Sister's TBRWelcome back, bookworms, to another episode recap from My Sister's TBR! This month, we ventured beyond our comfort zones and dove headfirst into some sci-fi and (our usual) seriously steamy reads. Buckle up because we're about to spill all the tea on the age gaps, aliens, and swoon-worthy moments that filled our April TBRs.Stacey Takes a Sci-Fi Detour:First up, we have resident romantasy lover Stacey surprisingly diving into the world of sci-fi. "All Systems Red" by Martha Wells, a novella about a grumpy murderbot with a heart of gold, piqued her interest. Let's just say, robots with existential angst aren't what we expected from Stacey, but it sounds like a fun and unexpected read!Balancing Spice with Sweetness:Next, Stacey took a sharp turn into the world of graphic novels with "Crave" by Marie Llovet. This one promises a blend of dark academia and forbidden desire – not exactly light bedtime reading! Balancing the heat, Stacey also dove into some swoon-worthy romances, "Not Another Love Song" by Julie Soto , "The Things We Leave Unfinished" by Rebecca Yarros, and “The Stand-in” by Lily Chu”. She also tackled the horror book club book “The Final Girl Support Group” by Grady Hendrix Sounds like a month full of emotional rollercoasters for Stacey!Rebecca Sticks to the Familiar:Meanwhile, your girl Rebecca stayed firmly rooted in the world of romance. "Girl Abroad" by Elle Kennedy, a classic enemies-to-lovers trope, delivered the witty banter and steamy encounters she craves. Then, there was "Older" by Jennifer Hartmann, which tackled the age-gap romance trope. We'll delve deeper into this one in a bit, but let's just say it delivered on the emotional connection and earned its positive reviews. And lets not forget the taboo “Your Dad Will Do” by Katee Robert! This one had us seriously questioning our morals.The Duke Takes Center Stage:Now, the moment you've all been waiting for – our Featured Read of the Month, "The Duke and I" by Julia Quinn! This Bridgerton phenomenon had us swooning, giggling, and maybe even a little frustrated (looking at you, Daphne!). We dissect the comparisons to the Netflix show, what worked for us, and what fell a little flat.Spoiler Alert: We loved the banter between Daphne and Simon (seriously, some top-notch dialogue!), and the slow-burn romance had us cheering for their happily ever after. However, some plot points felt a bit rushed, and certain aspects haven't aged as gracefully as we'd hoped. Overall, it's a fun read that perfectly captures the essence of a Regency romance, but don't expect a flawless masterpiece.Looking Ahead: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks:Prepare the tissues, folks! Our next Featured Read will be the ever-popular "Dear John" by Nicholas Sparks. We're ready to dissect the emotional rollercoaster, epic love story, and inevitable heartbreak Nicholas Sparks is famous for. So, grab your copy, settle in with a box of tissues, and get ready for a deep dive into this classic tearjerker.Join the Conversation!As always, we want to hear from you! What books did you devour in April? Did you love or loathe "The Duke and I"? And are you excited to get swept away by "Dear John"? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to follow us for more bookish adventures! Find us on Instagram, @mysisterstbr Happy Reading!Rebecca & StaceyMy Sister's TBRP.S. Don't forget to check out the episode for more in-depth discussions about each book, spicy spoiler moments (be warned!), and our hilarious (and sometimes questionable) opinions! Get full access to My Sister's TBR at www.mysisterstbr.com/subscribe

Tonight as the guys talk about what they forgot from All Systems Red by Martha Wells, they return to a previous bottle, Legent.  This time they try it as a cocktail with an experimental mixer purchased for a magical place called the internet.

To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin's favorite author events this year, Dave's favorite robots, and Tayla's thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry Bunny by Mona Awad This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno Bolero by Wyatt Kennedy Pure Colour by Sheila Heti Down the Drain by Julia Fox We Spread by Iain Reid Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow Jane by Maggie Nelson The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Ponies by Kij Johnson Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events Jennifer Weiner Martha Hall Kelly Sy Montgomery Fiona Davis Warren Zanes A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks Dale Arnold Jean Kwok Kristen Harmel Nicola Harrison Lisa See Marie Benedict Victoria Christopher Murray Ibram X. Kendi Joel Christian Gill Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots The Brave Little Toaster (1987) Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009) A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) All Systems Red by Martha Wells  Short Circuit (1986) The Wild Robot by Peter Brown  The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media Desk Set (1957) The Librarian - SNL (YouTube) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) The Librarians (2014-2018) Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara Nović, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube) Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE Episode 188 - CPL's Teen Volunteers Episode 175 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz

To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin's favorite author events this year, Dave's favorite robots, and Tayla's thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. If you missed the livestream and would like to watch this episode with video, you can find the video version here. Podcast disclaimer Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you'd like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening! Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry Bunny by Mona Awad This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno Bolero by Wyatt Kennedy Pure Colour by Sheila Heti Down the Drain by Julia Fox We Spread by Iain Reid Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow Jane by Maggie Nelson The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins Ponies by Kij Johnson Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events Jennifer Weiner Martha Hall Kelly Sy Montgomery Fiona Davis Warren Zanes A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks Dale Arnold Jean Kwok Kristen Harmel Nicola Harrison Lisa See Marie Benedict Victoria Christopher Murray Ibram X. Kendi Joel Christian Gill Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots The Brave Little Toaster (1987) Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009) A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) All Systems Red by Martha Wells  Short Circuit (1986) The Wild Robot by Peter Brown  The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media Desk Set (1957) The Librarian - SNL (YouTube) Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008) The Librarians (2014-2018) Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara Nović, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube) Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE Episode 188 - CPL's Teen Volunteers Episode 175 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz

Maryann Cockle leads a discussion of All Systems Red, a 2017 science fiction novella by American author Martha Wells.

We know you'll be thrilled to hear from Mary and Roxanna again this weekend as you've been asking for their top 10 lists, and we've got them for you! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . 1:15 - 2023 Reading Review 3:02 - CR Season 6, Episode 22 (Meredith and Kaytee's top 10) 5:26 - Currently Reading Patreon 8:30 - Our Top Ten Reads of 2023 8:43 - The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett (Roxanna) 10:05 - It's Easier Than You Think by Sylvia Boorstein (Mary) 12:35 - A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas (Roxanna) 14:45 - Happy Place by Emily Henry (Mary) 16:58 - Sisters of the Vast Black by Lina Rather (Roxanna) 20:49 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 21:22 - The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson (Mary) 21:33 - @Maryreadsandsips on Instagram 23:32 - Small Change by Roan Parrish (Roxanna, Amazon link) 25:48 - Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder (Mary) 26:00 - Bodies are Cool by Tyler Feder 27:17 - Malagash by Joey Comeau 28:27 - The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (Roxanna) 30:42 - Starling House by Alix E. Harrow (Mary) 31:51 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow  32:34 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Roxanna) 33:57 - The Shadow Cabinet by Juno Dawson (Mary) 34:03 - Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Junon Dawson 35:52 - CR Season 6, Episode 23 36:39 - Essentialism by Greg Mckeown (Roxanna) 39:03 - Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano (Mary) 40:50 - The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier 42:13 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty (Roxanna #3, Daevabad Trilogy #1) 42:15 - Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty 42:17 - Empire of Gold by S.A. Chakraborty 44:30 - Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston (Mary #3) 47:14 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (Roxanna #2) 48:37 - Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross (Mary #2) 48:45 - CR Season 6, Episode 19 (Kaytee's Divine Rivals setup episode) 49:26 - Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross 50:49 - Search by Michelle Huneven (Roxanna #1) 53:38 - After This by Claire Bidwell Smith (Mary #1, audiobook is the only way to purchase!) 53:55 - CR Season 5, Episode 36 (Mary's in depth discussion about After This) Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. January's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, Fabled Bookshop. Trope Thursday with Kaytee and Bunmi - a behind the scenes peek into the publishing industry All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

14:38 - A Long Way To A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers15:36 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel17:25 - City by Clifford D. Simack , David W. Wixon19:17 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells21:14 - City Of Bones by Martha Wells / City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare *** ( Not Sarah J. Maas, so sorry )21:31 - Death Of The Necromancer by Martha Wells21:51 - The Martian by Andy Weir22:01 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir22:21 - The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien22:42 - The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan24:00 - The Lord Of The Rings TRilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien26:15 - A Quiet Life In The Country by T. E. Kinsey36:44 - The Ask And The Answer by Patrick Ness40:07 - Monsters Of Men by Patrick Ness42:27 - The Convenient Wife by Betty Neels44:49 - The 12 Dates Of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss48:21 - The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling49:48 - The Ickabog by J. K. Rowling50:34 - A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos50:53 - Misery by Stephen King 54:15 - Age Of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan / Farilane by Michael J. Sullivan / Esrahaddon by Michael J. SullivanSupport the showBe sure to keep yourself Happily Booked! We are Amazon Affiliates, Any link you find available above will redirect you to Amazon. We earn from qualifying purchases with these links. Becky's Homestead Etsy Page: bobwhitehomestead.etsyInstagram/ TikTok - happilybookedpodcastFacebook - Happily Booked PodcastLikewise - BrookeBatesHappilyBookedGoodreads - Brooke Lynn Bates Storygraph - brookebatesratesbooks / magbeck2011 THE Sideways Sheriff - Permanent Sponsor Insta/ TikTok - Sideways_sheriffFacebook - Sideways SheriffYoutube - Sideways Sheriff

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David and Perry discuss a wide range of reading and movie watching, ranging from Restoration period historical fiction through a contemporary true story to the fantastic and not-so-fantastic futures of science fiction. Introduction (04:40) General News (08:31) Hugo Voting Package 2023 (02:59) Worldcon Site Selection 2023 (01:36) Ditmar Awards Ballot 2023 (02:29) Other Awards (01:22) What we've been reading and watching (01:16:30) Red Notice by Bill Browder (07:15) Every Version of You by Grace Chan (13:18) Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris (08:52) The Migration by Helen Marshall (09:31) All Systems Red by Martha Wells (10:00) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (07:32) The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs (06:30) Oppenheimer (13:10) Windup (00:36) Illustration generated by Wombo Art.

David and Perry discuss a wide range of reading and movie watching, ranging from Restoration period historical fiction through a contemporary true story to the fantastic and not-so-fantastic futures of science fiction. Introduction (04:40) General News (08:31) Hugo Voting Package 2023 (02:59) Worldcon Site Selection 2023 (01:36) Ditmar Awards Ballot 2023 (02:29) Other Awards (01:22) What we've been reading and watching (01:16:30) Red Notice by Bill Browder (07:15) Every Version of You by Grace Chan (13:18) Act of Oblivion by Robert Harris (08:52) The Migration by Helen Marshall (09:31) All Systems Red by Martha Wells (10:00) Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (07:32) The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs (06:30) Oppenheimer (13:10) Windup (00:36) Click here for more info and indexes. Illustration generated by Wombo Art.  

We travel from Victorian London to the ends of an Earth as Deanne Sheldon-Collins returns to the podcast to face the consequences of three books' worth of bad decisions in the fourth Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter Long Earth novel, The Long Utopia. It's 2052. Datum Earth is dying a slow death in the wake of the Yellowstone eruption. The Earths next door are building space elevators, while a new way of living emerges in the high meggers. Lobsang has died, Maggie Kaufman has retired, Sally Linsay is off helping settlers, and the Next are covertly recruiting more of their kind to join them in their “utopia”. Joshua Valienté - now fifty and further estranged from his ex-wife and son - says yes when Nelson Azikiwe offers to track down the father he never knew. But Joshua is also having another one of his headaches, which can only mean trouble is brewing in the Long Earth. Sure enough, in the high meggers settlement of New Springfield, fresh pioneers “George” and Agnes discover something is deeply wrong with their new planet. The solution might have long-reaching consequences for all of humanity - and especially for Sally... The first of Pratchett's novels to be published after his death, The Long Utopia feels different to the ones that came before it. (If you need a recap, see “The Long Footnote” bonus episode.) The action takes place mostly on just a few worlds - there's no picaresque travelogue of weird new Earths. One plot thread goes further back in time than we've been before to fill in backstory for one of our main characters, while another stars someone we've never met (and won't meet again). The biggest plot starts like a horror film, but shifts gears into old-school big concept science fiction. Was this what you came to the Long Earth for? Did it feel like a fitting end for...certain characters? Was Pratchett's voice in there for you, or was something perhaps lost as he moved on quickly to other work he wanted to finish? And if stepping could join up different universes, which of Pratchett's fictional worlds would you like to talk to one another - and how would stepping change the Disc? Let us know! You can use the hashtag #Pratchat69 on social media. Guest Deanne Sheldon-Collins (she/her) is an editor, writer and a fixture in Australia's speculative fiction scene, working for Aurealis magazine, Writer's Victoria, the National Young Writer's Festival, and co-directing Speculate, the Victorian Speculative Fiction Writers Festival. Deanne didn't have anything to spruik, but she did recommend - as have many of you! - Martha Wells' series The Murderbot Diaries, which begin with the 2017 novella All Systems Red. The seventh book, System Collapse, will be published this year. As usual, you can find notes and errata for this episode on our website. We're getting back on track in August with #Pratchat68, our delayed episode discussing Pratchett's proto-Discworld novel, Strata, with guest EJ Mann. In September we return to the Disc proper with the short story “Theatre of Cruelty”, which we'll discuss with UK author C. K. McDonnell. Get your questions in for “Theatre of Cruelty" via social media using the hashtag #Pratchat70, or send us an email at chat@pratchatpodcast.com.

Enjoy this lively book discussion between Fairfax County Public Library Director Jessica Hudson and Branch Manager Christine Jones. They're librarians who love a good book but almost never agree on what makes a book great. In this episode, Jessica selects a science fiction book All Systems Red by Martha Wells, a book about robots and murder so Christine has to love it…right?

"murderbot + actual human = awkwardness"   In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about anti-murder ennui, putting a helmet on and slurping tomato soup and actual human + awkwardness = murderbot in their discussion of All Systems Red by Martha Wells, featuring Superfan Patty for Would You Rather.

Donald, Katie, and Lesley discuss a variety of novellas and how reading shorter stories can serve as palate cleansers between heftier reads.  Books mentioned include:  All Systems Red by Becky Chambers How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N. K. Jemisin Eating the Sun by Ella Frances Sanders Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson The Vegetarian by Han Kang Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata The Strange Library Haruki Murakami The Annual Migration of Clouds by Premee Mohamed All the Horses of Iceland by Sarah Tolmie Fox 8: A Story by George Saunders The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle  

Let the book-swapping fun begin! Alex and Alexis talk about the two books Alex picked, The Honeys by Ryan La Sala (YA) and All Systems Red by Martha Wells (SF), and Lindsey and Kristin talk about Lindsey's picks The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R.M. Romero (YA) and Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix (SF/H). Also discussed in this episode: - Reading YA at all ages! - Listening to books! - Murderous robots! - Books in verse! - Podcast pickles! - Kristin and Lindsey can never go to IKEA again! - Murderous puppets! Theme music by Wolves Incidental music by Colorfilm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/book-prose/message

Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with Hugo, Nebula, and Locus award-winning Science Fiction and Fantasy author, Martha Wells. We'll discuss The Murderbot Diaries series, which begins with All Systems Red, as well as her upcoming releases Witch King (May 30, 2023) and System Collapse (November 14, 2023). Unwind with Martha as she shares her writing process, love of libraries and more! For more information about Martha, visit her website at: www.marthawells.com/. Stay safe and read my friend. It's good for you! #MarthaWells #TheMurderbotDiaries #WitchKing #ScienceFictionNovels #SpaceOpera #FantasyNovels #Libraries #NWRLS #HMCPL #WritingProcess #Author #AuthorInterview #Tor #TorDotCom #Pathfinder #CharacterDevelopment #WorldBuilding #ScienceFictionNovellas #LibrariansFavoriteAuthor

Hannah and Laura present you with the first entry of The Murderbot Diaries Diaries. Laura is overcoming a cold and sounds like a new person, but she still loves all things Disney, Netflix, and Talia Hibbert. She also has a new reality TV obsession and is looking to get a skincare sponsorship. Hannah recently read a book that made her feel uncomfortable with the expectations and toxic positivity surrounding characters.  She also has decided to give up on a certain  popular author. Hannah and Laura then dive into the plot of All Systems Red and try to decide if they are Murderbots, too.We have also launched a Patreon and would love your support!Media Mentions:All Systems Red by Martha WellsThe Deep by Rivers SolomonHighly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia HibbertWednesday---NetflixThe Umbrella Academy---NetflixThe Circle---Netflix@ronniereadsregularlyLove is Blind---NetflixHow the Word is Passed by Clint SmithKindred by Octavia ButlerNight Crawling by Leila MottleyOrbiting Jupiter by Gary D. SchmidtThe Secret Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabThe Starless Sea by Erin MorgensternThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafonHeartstopper by Alice OsemanAssembly by Natasha BrownIt Happened One Summer by Tessa BaileyStrange World---Disney+Book Lovers by Emily HenryTask Master---BritBoxAvatar: The Last Airbender---NetflixNew Girl---NetflixParks & Rec---PeacockMalazan by Steven Erikson

A huge THANK YOU to our Patrons: Console peasant, Edwoon, ("last word" tier) Sinemac, Mohammed Albshaiti (“your message here” tier) Daniel Simonson, Shawn Farrell, Aaron Maule, Michael DeVries, Brandon C, irvin ruiz, Eddydoo, Hoshi 127 ("Credited Supporter" tier), Chris Wolff, Scarlet Dani, Awesomegamer 241, Pavu RS, Gavin Mallott, & Isfar E ("Gratitude" tier, www.patreon.com/bdckr). our previous book reviews: Martha Wells' All Systems Red (https://youtu.be/IfIqIybTpGs?t=4m44s) Sarah Gailey's River of Teeth (same video as All Systems Red) Mara Wilson's Where Am I Now (https://youtu.be/n_MO1-XjL40?t=6m6s) Neil Gaiman's The View from the Cheap Seats (https://youtu.be/wI2LmT4pO7g?t=6m5s) Richard K. Morgan's Takeshi Kovacs series (https://youtu.be/7nEtnjPr41o?t=8m44s) Ursula K. LeGuin's The Found and the Lost and The Unreal and the Real (https://youtu.be/wdRNUscZtNM?t=5m23s) Seanan McGuire's Every Heart a Doorway (https://youtu.be/7UKCg0lLtbE?t=3m42s) Tim Powers' Medusa's Web (https://youtu.be/wk2jXiO786U?t=5m4s) Felicia Day's You're Never Weird on the Internet (https://youtu.be/RyCD83ql66g?t=4m46s) Randall Munroe's What If and Thing Explainer (https://youtu.be/PkfYkPnAFVM?t=3m51s and https://youtu.be/PkfYkPnAFVM?t=5m8s) Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files (https://youtu.be/pV_r0v-uedM?t=6m) Joseph Fink's and Jeffrey Cranor's Welcome to Night Vale (https://youtu.be/JgnNU9kBa0E?t=5m35s) older book reviews from our original channel bdckr: Mira Grant's Newsflesh Series (https://youtu.be/UNORbgIzAac?t=7m9s) Jo Walton's What Makes This Book So Great (https://youtu.be/B2rvP8uT01Y?t=6m35s) Caanan Grall's Max Overacts (https://youtu.be/vqAmRIwK-BE?t=7m35s) Harry Harrison's Stainless Steel Rat Series (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypq7FAZn_gw&feature=youtu.be&t=7m54s) Alan Moore's Miracle Man (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tJd2iBjpqQ&feature=youtu.be&t=9m57s) Robin Hobb's Farseer Trilogy and Robert McCammon's Boy's Life (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uqe2Ag_5Fc&feature=youtu.be&t=7m58s) Pat Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PxrKQyVU94&feature=youtu.be&t=7m20s) Ursula K. LeGuin everything (https://youtu.be/Y8u4Ib_gMMg?t=9m11s) Thanks to the following for providing fodder for our Q&A: @Kamran 107 (MP Matchmaking Unlocked by mg425 AKA u/mtgy425) mg425 AKA u/mtgy425: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mg425 Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/InjusticeMobile/comments/z3sbis/how_online_battles_matchmaker_works_a_study_of/ Article explaining MP Matchmaking: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3wREVKqhiITaOGOh5ZCp6AdTKc-J4WmTp5kNaQHFzs/edit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bdckr/support

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Bookish Moments: travel reading and two great bookish podcast episodes Current Reads: buzzy books, sci-fi, and plenty of murder Deep Dive: book covers that enhanced our reading experience The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  We are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). The goal here is to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Season 5, Episode 17 1:34 - Bookish Moment of the Week 1:57 - Kaytee's noise canceling headphones 4:32 - Episode 126 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live 5:26 - Planet Money: The E-Book Wars 6:52 - Current Reads 7:17 - A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga (Kaytee) 8:21 - The Martian by Andy Weir 8:25 - The Martian; Classroom Edition by Andy Weir 9:15 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 10:25 - Peril at End House by Agatha Christie (Meredith) 15:55 - The Lesson by Cadwell Turnbull (Kaytee) 17:48 - Brilliant Books  18:26 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell 18:57 - The Harbor by Katrine Engberg (Meredith) 20:11 - The Tenant by Katrine Engberg 20:12 - The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg 22:36 - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen 23:38 - Thank You for LIstening by Julia Whelan (Kaytee) 26:53 - Episode 81 of Sarah's Bookshelves Live w/Julia Whelan 26:53 - Episode 340 of What Should I Read Next w/Julia Whelan 27:17 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman (Meredith) 29:19 - Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman 30:00 - A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny (Three Pines #4) 31:32 - The Nest by Cynthis D'aprix Sweeney 31:33 - The Heirs by Susan Reiger  32:20 - Book Covers that Enhanced Our Reading Experience 32:59 - The Family Game by Catherine Steadman 34:40 - Winterhouse by Ben Guterson 36:09 - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 37:18 - White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson 39:02 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 39:22 - Matrix by Lauren Groff 40:47 - How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu 41:54 - Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Elliott Arnold  42:54 - An Immense World by Ed Yong 43:53 - Blackwell's UK 44:39 - Meet Us At The Fountain I wish for suggestions on perfect holiday romance reading. (Kaytee) Email Kaytee at currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com or DM her at @notesonbookmarks with your holiday romances!  I wish those who enjoy it would sink into puzzles and audiobooks this season. (Meredith) 47:00 - HH Holmes Murde Castle Puzzle 47:06 - The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

The long anticipated no-till agriculture warmup is finally here (11:20 to skip). Are these bot makers artisans or exploited factory workers? Luke and Dan stumble into the extinction of trivia and do some gratis white hat SecUnit penetration testing. Okay that sounded bad, the boys do NOT want to talk about the sex bots. The comedian Luke would get on his SecUnit: Gilbert Gottfried. The post All Systems Red first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

Get warmed up by learning a fun fact about the Heimlich maneuver, although double-check those dates before you play trivia (10:30 to skip). Don't worry. We know and understand precisely what happened in this book and can explain it to you perfectly.Today we can announce that we worked with VOLO to design a new pod image that we're putting on our stickers. Big thanks to VOLO for this and letting us use his music for so long! Check out his website and Instagram for more art!Next week check out All Systems Red by Martha Wells.

Get warmed up by learning a fun fact about the Heimlich maneuver, although double-check those dates before you play trivia (10:30 to skip). Don’t worry. We know and understand precisely what happened in this book and can explain it to you perfectly. Today we can announce that we worked with VOLO to design a new pod image that we’re putting on our stickers. Big thanks to VOLO for this and letting us use his music for so long! Check out his website and Instagram for more art! Next week check out All Systems Red by Martha Wells.The post Nona the Ninth: Part Two first appeared on Don't call it a book club..

For their 100th episode, Danielle and Sam are joined by their friend Jim who shares the first book of the The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, the 2017 novel All Systems Red. In the dystopian future, The Company is the major monopoly in the universe. Survey teams exploring worlds are contracted by The Company which also supplies at least one security unit robot for each team. One of these SecUnits has hacked its own governor to give itself free will and named itself Murderbot, and it has decided to use its new freedom to binge-watch soap operas and generally avoid people. Also, while Murderbot is called a robot, it's more of an human-looking android, possibly made from a corpse? It's unclear. Muderbot also has a dark history from before it hacked itself where it was accidentally ordered to murder its entire survey team. Murderbot's current assignment is a survey team of space hippies, and they eventually encounter another evil sabotaging survey team that isn't authorized to be on the planet and is undermining the space hippies for reasons that are largely irrelevant. The EvilSurvey team has been hacking other SecUnits using syringe darts (no idea how that works), which Sam thinks just shows that fleshy, human-like security robots are a bad idea. Murderbot is already hacked, so the dart has no effect on them, but eventually Murderbot fakes being hacked to infiltrate the EvilSurvey team in a plan so convoluted it can only be described as parody. Sam and Danielle do their best to follow a plot that seems almost perfunctory in a story that largely takes place in the mind of an antisocial robot and that is steeped in satire and Jim does an admirable job in the face of Danielle and Sam's goofy incompetence. So join us for our 100th episode where we've come a long way, but are still just as weird as ever!

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: Some of our highlights and learning experiences from Season 4. Who can believe we are four full years into the podcast? Giving you 12 additional presses to fill up your summer and fall TBRs. If you want more presses, an additional 30 will be made available to Patreon subscribers next week!. Join us over at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast ! As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . 2:50 - Reflecting on Season 4 3:50 - Season 4: Episode 21  4:19 - Season 4: Episode 26  4:31 - Season 4: Episode 34 4:39 - Season 4: Episode 25 5:29 - Season 4: Episode 1 5:33 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 5:40 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 6:13 - Season 4: Episode 37 (the rainbow shelves episode) 6:53 - Season 4: Episode 26  7:12 - Season 4: Episode 42 w/Kenda Adachi 8:21 - Currently Reading Patreon 17:54 - Email us your suggestions for cap segments at currentlypodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @currentlyreadingpodcast 18:39 - Currently Reading Patreon 19:23 - Listener Presses Part Two 19:34 - Lacy Eye by Jessica Treadway (Pressed by Beth) 23:31 - The Rent Collector by Camron Wright (Pressed by Mic) 26:49 - Five Little Indians by Michelle Good (Pressed by Francis) 30:08 - Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang (Pressed by Nicole) 30:45 - El Deafo by Cece Bell 30:46 - When Stars Are Scattered by Omar Mohamed and Victoria Jamieson 30:49 - New Kid by Jerry Craft 32:56 - Vicious by V.E. Schwab (Pressed by Katie) 34:37 - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots 34:30 - An Unlikely Story  35:01 - The Hierarchies by Ros Anderson (Pressed by Amanda) 36:38 - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov 36:39 - The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin 36:40 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 37:52 - All Systems Red by Martha Wells (Murderbot #1) 38:04 - The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey 38:21 - Beach Music by Pat Conroy (Pressed by Tiffany) 38:25 - Lords of Discipline by Pat Conroy 40:08 - Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy 41:24 - Answers in the Pages by David Levithan (Pressed by Avery) 44:38 - Afterlife by Julia Alvarez (Pressed by Amy) 46:22 - The Bottom of the 33rd by Dan Barry (Pressed by Michele) 48:13 - Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown 48:40 - The Diddakoi by Rumor Godden (Pressed by Mary Faith, amazon link) 51:24 - The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa (Pressed by Madeline) 53:14 - Currently Reading Patreon Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading

In this episode, we discuss optimal temperature ranges, the Diablo to QWOP scale, and bizarrely wholesome reading experiences. You don't want too many cooks in the kitchen, but what about not enough cooks? Or enough strawbs? Or any sugar? How are you supposed to have your cake and eat it too if you can only make cookies?00:00 Intro03:20 Thanks to our supporters!03:28 For Honor, Ubisoft Montreal (available on Game Pass)09:28 The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells (first book All Systems Red https://bit.ly/cwb-murderbot)Questions answered (abbreviated): 14:19 Fraser_: On an implementation level, what does the gamechanger pipeline look like?  33:16 Mimmabip Gourkee: How much direction do you give your freelancers for creating music and sound effects?  43:19 RoninGameDev: I have this constant urge to just make a better/different version of the game I am currently playing. Do you guys have this, and if so how do you fight it and keep working on CL2? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you'd like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net.★ Support this podcast ★