Podcast appearances and mentions of charles london

2000 bringt Maxis mit Die Sims ein Spiel heraus, das nicht die Reise eines auserwählten Helden, sondern den Alltag einer Familie in den Mittelpunkt stellt. In dieser offenen Simulation übernehmen die Spieler die Kontrolle über die Leben virtueller Charaktere – sie gestalten Häuser, knüpfen Beziehungen und erleben individuelle Geschichten in einer lebendigen Umgebung. Christian und Gunnar sprechen in dieser Folge über die Entstehung von Die Sims, analysieren die innovativen Mechaniken und diskutieren, ob und wie dieser genreprägende Ansatz die Gaming-Landschaft nachhaltig verändert hat. Thema: Die Sims Erscheinungstermin: Februar 2000 Plattform: Windows, später MacOS, Linux Entwickler: Maxis Publisher: Electronic Arts Genre: Lebenssimulation Designer: Will Wright, Luc Barthelet, Claire Curtin, Roxana Wolosenko, Charles London u.a Music: Jerry Martin, Marc Russo, John R. Burr Podcast-Credits: Sprecher: Christian Schmidt, Gunnar Lott Audioproduktion: Christian Schmidt Titelgrafik: Paul Schmidt Intro, Outro: Nino Kerl (Ansage); Chris Hülsbeck (Musik)

The Browns search for a new offensive coordinator is fully underway, starting with their interview of their tight ends coach, Tommy Rees, and now plans to interview both Darrell Bevell and Charles London. Mary Kay Cabot, Ashley Bastock and Dan Labbe talk about the coordinator search in the latest edition of the Orange and Brown Talk podcast, trying to decipher what the early names teach us about what head coach Kevin Stefanski is looking for in a replacement for Ken Dorsey. First, they talk about the hire of offensive line coach Mike Bloomgren and what it tells us that they were able to find Andy Dickerson's replacement so quickly. They also discuss Catherine Hickman interviewing for the Titans GM job. Want to become a Football Insider subscriber? Get more info here. Music credits: Ice Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3898-ice-flow License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing a theme throughout Mike Macdonald's search for assistant coaches, the Seattle Seahawks have landed a new quarterback coach with a diverse background in Charles London. Host Corbin Smith discusses London's resume and why he's a great fit given Seattle's current quarterback situation with Geno Smith and a potential rookie entering the fold. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

Continuing a theme throughout Mike Macdonald's search for assistant coaches, the Seattle Seahawks have landed a new quarterback coach with a diverse background in Charles London. Host Corbin Smith discusses London's resume and why he's a great fit given Seattle's current quarterback situation with Geno Smith and a potential rookie entering the fold. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

In the final hour of Caroline, Willy, and D-Mase, Turron Davenport joined the show from the Senior Bowl and shared his thoughts on the recent news of the firing of Tim Kelly and Charles London. TD also shared his thoughts on the talent at the Senior Bowl. What wide receivers are good looks for the Titans to look at? To end the show, Caroline and the guys previewed the Preds big game this evening. The Preds are back in town tonight taking on the Panthers. Who do you think will win? Can the Preds rally some wins to get in the playoffs? Listen to hear more.

Turron Davenport joined the show from the Senior Bowl and shared his thoughts on the recent news of the firing of Tim Kelly and Charles London. TD also shared his thoughts on the talent at the Senior Bowl. What wide receivers are good looks for the Titans to look at?

One is a new coach returning to the Titans. The other is a current Titans assistant with new responsibilities. Visits with Charles London and Tony Dews on the latest edition of The OTP, presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that the Tennessee Titans will host wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on a free-agent visit. If reports of other possible destinations are accurate, it is clear that Hopkins, a five-time Pro Bowler, values familiarity. In Vrabel, offensive coordinator Tim Kelly and passing game coordinator Charles London, he has that in Tennessee, courtesy of his seven seasons with the Houston Texans. Earlier in the offseason, franchise officials preached patience in the pursuit of much-needed help at wide receiver. Hopkins could provide the payoff. ... Kevin Byard was asked to take a pay cut this season (he has not done so) and then stayed away to train on his own during organized team activities. The leader of the Titans defense said – when he finally met the media – that those things are not related and that he informed franchise officials months ago of his plan to train on his own for much of the offseason. There is no doubt that he said all the right things but little faith that he actually told the truth (or at least the whole truth). Given his exemplary record on the field, as a locker room leader and in prior dealings with the front office, it is impossible to think anything other than first-year general manager Ran Carthon made a major misstep in this case. ... As training camp approaches, there still are questions about the roster, including an absence of obvious contributors at one position, the uncertainty about the value of one newcomer and the troubling injury history of a veteran player.

What is the plan for the Titans in free agency?  Is money an issue given the stadium situation?  Do we think the Titans will draft a QB this year to sit behind Tannehill?  What kind of impact could Charles London have on the offense and can Malik Willis be the backup?  We touch on some of the new MLB rule changes for this season.

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII on Sunday when they defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. That makes two championships in four years for Patrick Mahomes and the rest, and during that span arguably no team has matched up better with them than the Tennessee Titans have. Does that mean Tennessee is closer to a championship than it appeared at the end of the 2022 regular season? ... Speaking of winning Super Bowls, the Titans are one of 12 NFL teams that never have done it. That group includes one that nearly did it a year ago (the Cincinnati Bengals) and several others that feature high-profile and highly productive young quarterbacks. So, is there one that looks capable of a breakthrough next season? Is it the Titans? If not, where do they stand on that list? ... Coach Mike Vrabel announced a host of changes to the coaching staff last week. Among them, Tim Kelly was promoted to offensive coordinator and Jason Houghtaling made a big jump from offensive line assistant to offensive line coach. Two others were demoted, Pat O'Hara from quarterbacks coach to pass game analyst and Luke Steckel from tight ends coach to run game analyst. Tony Dews was moved from running backs to tight ends, and a few others were added from the outside, including quarterbacks coach/pass game coordinator Charles London. What do these moves say about what the Titans want to do on offense from a personnel and scheme standpoint next season? ... Finally, Tennessee's former offensive coordinator, Todd Downing, has been hired by the New York Jets, a team reportedly interested in Ryan Tannehill. Does their familiarity with one another make the Jets a likely landing spot for Tannehill, if he is released or the Titans are willing to trade him?

Justin Melo and Justin Graver are back to discuss the latest with the Tennessee Titans. This week, we cover all the new hires and role changes on the Titans staff announced last week, starting with Tim Kelly's elevation to Offensive Coordinator. We discuss Charles London, Luke Steckel, Pat O'Hara, Tony Dews, Jason Houghtaling, the new need for a RBs coach, and hit our Beef of the Week. Then we move to defense to cover Chris Harris, Lori Locust, and Justin Hamilton before closing the show with the latest Titans quarterback rumors. The Music City Audible is presented by The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden.

From 'Peachtree Football' (subscribe here): Hosts Beau Morgan and Dylan Mathews react to Charles London leaving the Atlanta Falcons to become the passing game coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Dylan and Beau also explain how this will impact Desmond Ridder if at all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Peachtree Football' (subscribe here): Hosts Beau Morgan and Dylan Mathews react to Charles London leaving the Atlanta Falcons to become the passing game coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Dylan and Beau also explain how this will impact Desmond Ridder if at all. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zach Lyons from BroadwaySportsMedia.com and the F-Words pod and Braden Gall of 440Sports.com talk Titans and SEC football. Why is Tim Kelly the Titans OC? What was Tim Kelly actually doing last year? What will Tim Kelly's offense look like Why an in-season move is so different What does Charles London bring to the table How wide of a net did Mike Vrabel cast? Continuity and in-house development Responsibility now falls to Mike Vrabel What does this mean for Ryan Tannehill? What the Super Bowl can teach us about QB play Kansas City on the money line? A Football Show is brought to you by two locally owned Nashville companies: The Pharmacy Burger Parlor and Beer Garden! Come hang with us every Monday at 1 pm. The Kingston Group

15:26 - Commanders: react to the Tennessee Titans announcing the hiring of Chris Harris from the Commanders and announcing the hiring of Commanders offensive-coordinator candidate Charles London...and thoughts on whether the Commanders will/should exercise the fifth-year option in Chase Young's rookie contract off us learning the cost of that option - $17.452 million 20:41 - Guest: Commanders insider Michael Phillips of Richmond.com on the Washington, D.C.-area potentially hosting a Super Bowl, the latest in the sale of the Commanders, the Commanders targeting Eric Bieniemy to be their offensive coordinator, Kansas City Chiefs fans still doing the Arrowhead Chop while the Redskins were forced to change their name, whether there's any chance that new Commanders ownership would go back to the name Redskins and more 37:33 - College Basketball: analysis of Maryland's 63-58 loss at Michigan State and No. 8 Virginia's 63-50 win over No. 22 N.C. State Visit PaulsonAndNace.com and tell Paulson & Nace that Al Galdi sent ya! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons has eyes and ears down here in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. Charles London will be the offensive coordinator for the American team on Saturday. Jarvis Davis got a chance to catch up London to talk about this opportunity. Also, they discussed whether or not Desmond Ridder needs competition to stay the course in his development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons has eyes and ears down here in Mobile, Alabama at the Senior Bowl. Charles London will be the offensive coordinator for the American team on Saturday. Jarvis Davis got a chance to catch up London to talk about this opportunity. Also, they discussed whether or not Desmond Ridder needs competition to stay the course in his development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan and Craig take a mailbag question that asks how Charles London could be a serious candidate and the guys change the question to answer what makes a position coach a good coordinator in the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons weren't lying when they said they were going to do an extensive search for their next defensive coordinator. Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith have now tabbed Vic Fangio as next in line to interview for the vacant position. Also, Charles London is set to coach in the Senior Bowl as the offensive coordinator. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about the movement on their coaching staff could be a good thing going forward. They then discussed Jaden Rashada asking to be released from his scholarship. Secondly, the Atlanta Hawks were able to get a win on the road against the Dallas Mavericks 130-122. Dejounte Murray had a great day at the office with 30 points and seven rebounds. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how the Hawks are figuring things out with a healthy squad in place. Lastly, McDonalds is one the most recognizable fast food brands in the world. There was a young man by the name of Josiah who got a little more than the sausage mcmuffin that he asked for. Jarvis and Tenitra talked about what they would have done in that particular situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons weren't lying when they said they were going to do an extensive search for their next defensive coordinator. Terry Fontenot and Arthur Smith have now tabbed Vic Fangio as next in line to interview for the vacant position. Also, Charles London is set to coach in the Senior Bowl as the offensive coordinator. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about the movement on their coaching staff could be a good thing going forward. They then discussed Jaden Rashada asking to be released from his scholarship. Secondly, the Atlanta Hawks were able to get a win on the road against the Dallas Mavericks 130-122. Dejounte Murray had a great day at the office with 30 points and seven rebounds. Jarvis Davis and Tenitra Batiste talked about how the Hawks are figuring things out with a healthy squad in place. Lastly, McDonalds is one the most recognizable fast food brands in the world. There was a young man by the name of Josiah who got a little more than the sausage mcmuffin that he asked for. Jarvis and Tenitra talked about what they would have done in that particular situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell and Medhurst Hour 1: Wizards won last night with good cohesive play, What does this Wizards team composition like right now? Charles London is interviewing for the Commanders' OC position today

The Atlanta Falcons have been spoiled in years past with wide receivers like Roddy White and Julio Jones. With Arthur Smith being an offensive minded coach, he is going to have to develop this next group of wide receivers. Jon Chuckery talked about how in order for the Falcons to be a contender, they have to develop guys in the middle of their roster. Secondly, the Atlanta Braves are in the same position as other contenders around Major League Baseball. Alex Anthopoulos has to figure out a package that will get someone in here that can help his team make a run in the playoffs. Jon Chuckery talked about a few names that are out there that can help them do that. Lastly, the Atlanta Falcons have been on a mission to set themselves to win games for a long time. That starts with figuring out who will be their quarterback for the 2022 season. Jon Chuckery talked about the competition between Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota. Also, he discussed Charles London's comments about Marcus Mariota being the starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Atlanta Falcons have been spoiled in years past with wide receivers like Roddy White and Julio Jones. With Arthur Smith being an offensive minded coach, he is going to have to develop this next group of wide receivers. Jon Chuckery talked about how in order for the Falcons to be a contender, they have to develop guys in the middle of their roster. Secondly, the Atlanta Braves are in the same position as other contenders around Major League Baseball. Alex Anthopoulos has to figure out a package that will get someone in here that can help his team make a run in the playoffs. Jon Chuckery talked about a few names that are out there that can help them do that. Lastly, the Atlanta Falcons have been on a mission to set themselves to win games for a long time. That starts with figuring out who will be their quarterback for the 2022 season. Jon Chuckery talked about the competition between Desmond Ridder and Marcus Mariota. Also, he discussed Charles London's comments about Marcus Mariota being the starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in 14 seasons, the Falcons are set to have a new starting quarterback. We discussed the situation during our one-on-one with head coach Arthur Smith. We also spoked to quarterbacks coach Charles London and quarterback Marcus Mariota. The Falcons want to get Mariota ready after two seasons as a reserve, develop rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder and find a role of Feleipe Franks. We also give you the five players to watch during the open OTA session on Friday.

Falcons running backs coach Desmond Kitchings, quarterbacks coach Charles London, defensive line coach Gary Emanuel and passing game specialist T.J. Yates offer some insight to the their position groups and they get ready for the rookie minicamp, phase two and phase three of the mostly virtual offseason program.

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Aaron discusses the latest assistant coaching hires for the Atlanta Falcons.He discusses the impacts of new Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees' potential "switch" to a 3-4 scheme, Charles London's rare opportunity, and then breaks down whether Arthur Smith will build up the confidence that Matt Ryan lacked in the play-calling in 2020.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you'll get 20% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.EchelonGo to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days.Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron discusses the latest assistant coaching hires for the Atlanta Falcons. He discusses the impacts of new Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees' potential "switch" to a 3-4 scheme, Charles London's rare opportunity, and then breaks down whether Arthur Smith will build up the confidence that Matt Ryan lacked in the play-calling in 2020. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron discusses the latest assistant coaching hires for the Atlanta Falcons. He discusses the impacts of new Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees' potential "switch" to a 3-4 scheme, Charles London's rare opportunity, and then breaks down whether Arthur Smith will build up the confidence that Matt Ryan lacked in the play-calling in 2020. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON,” and you’ll get 20% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Echelon Go to EchelonFit.com/LockedOn and try any Echelon Fitness equipment at home for 30 days. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Conference Championship 2021 Predictions (AFC & NFC) & Picks + Eagles hire Nick SirianniIn today's episode of a Fantasy Football Podcast by the FF Faceoff, Anthony Cervino (@therealnflguru) and Mike Hauff (@theffrealist) will break down NFL Conference Championship Sunday. Not only will they reveal their predictions, but they will also give their betting picks (SU, ATS, Total) and top NFL Player Props as well. On top of Championship Sunday, the guys will also discuss the Eagles hiring of former Colts OC Nick Sirianni and the fantasy football impact of the addition. Anthony is the 45th best (out of 778) NFL betting experts at TallySight for the 2020 NFL regular season: https://tallysight.com/analyst/anthony-cervino/NFL/2020-21-regular-seasonAnd as always, the guys will also prioritize answering your start or sit and other lineup questions in the Live Chat. Anthony Cervino's Betting Preview of Buccaneers-Packers at (@TheGamedayNFL): https://thegameday.com/3149/buccaneers-packers-bet-tips-picks-nfc-championship-game-predictions-tampa-bay-green-bay/Player Props via (@thegamedayNFL): https://thegameday.com/3236/buccaneers-packers-prop-bets-tips-picks-nfc-championship-davante-adams-robert-tonyan-leonard-fournette/Check out the FF Faceoff's Merchandise at Veridian Global:https://veridianglobal.com/collections/ff-faceoffHere is Today's Sponsor:Thrive Fantasyhttp://bit.ly/ThriveFantasyPromo Code: FACEOFFUse the code and Thrive will match your first deposit up to $250Here is the latest NFL News and Rumors:Eagles hire former Colts OC Nick Sirianni as new head coach | Bills WR Gabriel Davis (ankle) did not practice Thursday | Falcons hired Charles London as their quarterback's coach | Jets hired Miles Austin as WRs coach | Chiefs RB Le'Veon Bell was held out of Thursday's practice after experiencing swelling in his knee | Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (concussion) was limited during Thursday's practice | Jets hired 49ers passing-game coordinator, Mike LaFleur, as offensive coordinator | Jets hired Falcons LBs coach Jeff Ulbrich as defensive coordinator | Steelers signed Dwayne Haskins to a one-year deal | Buccaneers HC Bruce Arians said Antonio Brown (knee) will be a game-time decision on Championship Sunday | Lions HC Dan Campbell said he wants to use RB D'Andre Swift as a slot receiver | Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown (knee) remained sidelined for Thursday's practice | Steelers interviewed Hue Jackson for its offensive coordinator vacancy | Packers are expected to sign CB Tramon Williams, formerly of the Ravens#2021FantasyFootball #FantasyFootball #FantasyFootballAdvice--------------------------------------------------------HOUSE-KEEPING---------------------------------------------------------------Here is today's sponsorwww.manscaped.compromo code: FACEOFFGet 20% off your order!Email Anthony and Mikeffaceoff@gmail.com Sure to Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/fffaceoffhttps://twitter.com/therealnflguruhttps://twitter.com/theffrealistDon't forget to follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thefffaceoffFind us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/FFFaceoff/Join our Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2213414128877661/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab&source_id=918684538289626 SUBSCRIBE to dominate your competition https://www.youtube.com/thefffaceoff?sub_confirmation=1LISTEN on Apple iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ff-faceoff/id1340277737?mt=2JOIN our Patreon Communityhttps://www.patreon.com/fffaceoffStep up your game with FantasyData.com https://fantasydata.com/?fp_ref=faceoffSubscribe on Google Podcasts https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ioht3362q3s5ov4bqj4nigpf2xi?t%3DThe_FF_Faceoff%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16-----------------------------------------------------------

Nachdem Werner, Ray und Charles London hinter sich gelassen haben, gilt es, die Antigua genau unter die Lupe zu nehmen: Alle Gegenstände und Räume werden untersucht und die Crewmitglieder kennengelernt. Zugegben: Eigentlich passen die Drei ziemlich gut auf das Schiff von Kapitän Brooks, wenn nur Charles nicht ständig auf Ärger aus wäre...

Pat and Cleaver discuss plenty about the Houston Texans. They open up two new segments with "Keep Forgetting" and "Color Me Paxton", discuss the running back position, also running back coach Charles London discusses the position group and much more.

Take a siesta with fast-talking goofball C. Alexander London, author of new middle grade series THE WILD ONES, talk diverse sci-fi with smooth-talker Alex London, and even get a glimpse of the elusive non-fiction writer Charles London in the first interview with a built-in drinking game! Also: adorable dog noises. C Alexander London Show Notes IT by Stephen King REDWALL by Brian Jacques Refugees International Anna Freud child psychologist Robert Coles child psychiatrist at Harvard THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupery ONE DAY THE SOLDIERS CAME by Charles London Sterling Lord Jack Kerouac Walter Lord A NIGHT TO REMEMBER and DAY OF INFAMY Blood Diamond (movie) Chris Crutcher Scott Westerfeld Upton Sinclair THE JUNGLE David Levithan Truman National Security Fellowship Affluenza ENDER’S GAME by Orson Scott Card (and his homophobia) GIOVANNI’S ROOM by James Baldwin Rick Riordan Cassandra Clare Veronica Roth THE GREAT GREENE HEIST by Varian Johnson THE YOUNG ELITES by Marie Lu Tim Federhle BETTER NATE THAN EVER GRACEFULLY GRAYSON by Ami Polonsky

This week’s podcast was an experiment. Rather than record the conversation with author Alex London over Skype, I decided to take the subway to Brooklyn and meet with him face-to-face in a coffee shop. I found it liberating to be unchained from an Internet connection, which has been known to fail mid-conversation, but the price of having a barista nearby is boisterous background noise. London’s novels about class conflict, debt, and rebellion are set in a grim future. A significant portion of Proxy takes place in a city where the poorest citizens dwell in a violent shantytown known as the Valve while the wealthy thrive in well-guarded neighborhoods of private speedways, luxury homes, and high-tech toys. The sequel, Guardian, is set in a crumbling Detroit exponentially more decrepit than the Motor City of today. As London explains, the horrors of the Valve are his “futuristic re-imagining” of slums outside of Nairobi, which he witnessed while researching one of his non-fiction books, One Day the Soldiers Came, about children affected by armed conflict. “For a lot of children all over the world caught up in wars and poverty and natural disaster … dystopia is not some kind of fantasy but the day-to-day reality of how they are living,” he tells me. Although the books portray a dark future, the publisher avoids the word “dystopia” in its marketing of Proxy and Guardian. “They call it a ‘futuristic thriller,'” London says. The marketing department also shies away from the science fiction tag, fearing it’s too narrow. But London says he embraces the label. “Science fiction for me implies … an awareness of possibility.” London himself is brimming with possibility. For one thing, he writes under three names. Proxy and Guardian, which are aimed at young adults, bear the name Alex London. But as Charles London, he’s published adult non-fiction about war and the survival of beleaguered Jewish communities around the world. And as C. Alexander London, he continues to write for middle-grade readers about real-life war experiences and fantastical adventures involving squids and dragons. Like any good science fiction writer, London seeks to push boundaries. Proxy explores what would happen if wealthy transgressors rigged a system of debt and credit to avoid punishment for their crimes and instead made the poor (known as proxies) receive the punishment instead. London also pushes cultural boundaries: Proxy and Guardian‘s main character, Syd, is gay, which makes him unusual as the star of a science fiction series geared for young adults. As a result, London has received an outpouring of fan mail from young people seeking advice. “It’s been very touching to see kids who might not otherwise be drawn to explicitly queer books … find their way to Proxy,” he says. Because the books are primarily thrillers, some kids, especially those living in conservative communities, feel safer reading them than gay-themed books that focus on romance or coming out, he explains. “I’ve been getting letters from a lot of actually straight boys writing about their friends and wondering how they can be better allies. Those are my favorite,” London says. Related link: –Keep track of Alex London on his website and tumblr Spoiler alerts: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast was an experiment. Rather than record the conversation with author Alex London over Skype, I decided to take the subway to Brooklyn and meet with him face-to-face in a coffee shop. I found it liberating to be unchained from an Internet connection, which has been known to fail mid-conversation, but the price of having a barista nearby is boisterous background noise. London’s novels about class conflict, debt, and rebellion are set in a grim future. A significant portion of Proxy takes place in a city where the poorest citizens dwell in a violent shantytown known as the Valve while the wealthy thrive in well-guarded neighborhoods of private speedways, luxury homes, and high-tech toys. The sequel, Guardian, is set in a crumbling Detroit exponentially more decrepit than the Motor City of today. As London explains, the horrors of the Valve are his “futuristic re-imagining” of slums outside of Nairobi, which he witnessed while researching one of his non-fiction books, One Day the Soldiers Came, about children affected by armed conflict. “For a lot of children all over the world caught up in wars and poverty and natural disaster … dystopia is not some kind of fantasy but the day-to-day reality of how they are living,” he tells me. Although the books portray a dark future, the publisher avoids the word “dystopia” in its marketing of Proxy and Guardian. “They call it a ‘futuristic thriller,'” London says. The marketing department also shies away from the science fiction tag, fearing it’s too narrow. But London says he embraces the label. “Science fiction for me implies … an awareness of possibility.” London himself is brimming with possibility. For one thing, he writes under three names. Proxy and Guardian, which are aimed at young adults, bear the name Alex London. But as Charles London, he’s published adult non-fiction about war and the survival of beleaguered Jewish communities around the world. And as C. Alexander London, he continues to write for middle-grade readers about real-life war experiences and fantastical adventures involving squids and dragons. Like any good science fiction writer, London seeks to push boundaries. Proxy explores what would happen if wealthy transgressors rigged a system of debt and credit to avoid punishment for their crimes and instead made the poor (known as proxies) receive the punishment instead. London also pushes cultural boundaries: Proxy and Guardian‘s main character, Syd, is gay, which makes him unusual as the star of a science fiction series geared for young adults. As a result, London has received an outpouring of fan mail from young people seeking advice. “It’s been very touching to see kids who might not otherwise be drawn to explicitly queer books … find their way to Proxy,” he says. Because the books are primarily thrillers, some kids, especially those living in conservative communities, feel safer reading them than gay-themed books that focus on romance or coming out, he explains. “I’ve been getting letters from a lot of actually straight boys writing about their friends and wondering how they can be better allies. Those are my favorite,” London says. Related link: –Keep track of Alex London on his website and tumblr Spoiler alerts: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s podcast was an experiment. Rather than record the conversation with author Alex London over Skype, I decided to take the subway to Brooklyn and meet with him face-to-face in a coffee shop. I found it liberating to be unchained from an Internet connection, which has been known to fail mid-conversation, but the price of having a barista nearby is boisterous background noise. London’s novels about class conflict, debt, and rebellion are set in a grim future. A significant portion of Proxy takes place in a city where the poorest citizens dwell in a violent shantytown known as the Valve while the wealthy thrive in well-guarded neighborhoods of private speedways, luxury homes, and high-tech toys. The sequel, Guardian, is set in a crumbling Detroit exponentially more decrepit than the Motor City of today. As London explains, the horrors of the Valve are his “futuristic re-imagining” of slums outside of Nairobi, which he witnessed while researching one of his non-fiction books, One Day the Soldiers Came, about children affected by armed conflict. “For a lot of children all over the world caught up in wars and poverty and natural disaster … dystopia is not some kind of fantasy but the day-to-day reality of how they are living,” he tells me. Although the books portray a dark future, the publisher avoids the word “dystopia” in its marketing of Proxy and Guardian. “They call it a ‘futuristic thriller,'” London says. The marketing department also shies away from the science fiction tag, fearing it’s too narrow. But London says he embraces the label. “Science fiction for me implies … an awareness of possibility.” London himself is brimming with possibility. For one thing, he writes under three names. Proxy and Guardian, which are aimed at young adults, bear the name Alex London. But as Charles London, he’s published adult non-fiction about war and the survival of beleaguered Jewish communities around the world. And as C. Alexander London, he continues to write for middle-grade readers about real-life war experiences and fantastical adventures involving squids and dragons. Like any good science fiction writer, London seeks to push boundaries. Proxy explores what would happen if wealthy transgressors rigged a system of debt and credit to avoid punishment for their crimes and instead made the poor (known as proxies) receive the punishment instead. London also pushes cultural boundaries: Proxy and Guardian‘s main character, Syd, is gay, which makes him unusual as the star of a science fiction series geared for young adults. As a result, London has received an outpouring of fan mail from young people seeking advice. “It’s been very touching to see kids who might not otherwise be drawn to explicitly queer books … find their way to Proxy,” he says. Because the books are primarily thrillers, some kids, especially those living in conservative communities, feel safer reading them than gay-themed books that focus on romance or coming out, he explains. “I’ve been getting letters from a lot of actually straight boys writing about their friends and wondering how they can be better allies. Those are my favorite,” London says. Related link: –Keep track of Alex London on his website and tumblr Spoiler alerts: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices