Podcasts about sci fi book club

ALIENS! THEY'RE IN THE WALLS! Released in 1986 for 20th century fox this much awaited sequel to the Ridley Scott classic was directed by James Cameron and features Sigourney Weaver with an all new cast…Ripley is discovered in cryo sleep and wakes up 57 years after the horror aboard the Nostromo, only to find those DANG DASTARDLY capitalists are at it again, and have not only gone back to LV-426 but placed hundreds of workers there to terraform the planet. Despite her better judgement she is drafted to act as a consultant for a motley crew of space marines to go and rescue wat is left of the colony and try to escape alive. -- Meghan and Jon, a married sci fi couple, are well beloved by the sci fi community for starting and amazing book club simply called “The Sci Fi Book Club” which has grown from just a handful to THOUSANDS of members over the past 9 years. They read books and talk about them monthly on zoom and all year on discord. They also participated in the recent Brooklyn Sci Fi Film Festival as judges, and BOY was that one amazing festival! http://thescifibookclub.com/ Follow Us On Insta! https://www.instagram.com/theycamefromouterspace_/

[ENCORE] This week, we're listening back to our 2nd episode ever, way back in January of 2020, talking about the modern history of our library with Kevin Deegan Krause, former Board Director & Friend of the Library. We talk a lot about civic refurbishment, renovations, architecture, and science fiction! And we'll be back next week with another NEW episode, so stay tuned!

For our local audience here in Ferndale, we have some insights into the history of the Ferndale Library over the last 20 years, but for broader audiences, this is a discussion about how libraries are surviving and thriving even while some had predicted their demise. Libraries couldn't survive and thrive without the support of their community, and that's what we're chatting about with Kevin Deegan-Krause, Associate Professor of Political Science at Wayne State University, and former President of the Ferndale Library Board of Trustees--an integral advocate for getting this library renovated 10 years ago.  For Sci-Fi literature fans, and for those who have always been curious about trying out that genre, we also talk about the Sci-Fi Book Club that Deegan-Krause facilitates here at the Ferndale Library. 

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re discussing a beast of a book. And, friends? We’ve … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! With this month’s read, Ray Bradbury is officially claiming the title of … More

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Winx and Adrienne are back with Part 2 of our discussion of The Forever War by Joe Haldeman. SHOW NOTES: … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club and our first episode of 2019! We’re kicking the year off with … More

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Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Join us this week as we wrap up our November discussion. We’re … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re diving into a Space Yarn treat from Adrienne’s childhood. … More

Happy Halloween and welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This week we’re spooking things up by interviewing Horror/Sci-Fi … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! As is now tradition in the Commonwealth, we’re celebrating October by reading … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! We’re back with our wrap up discussion for September. We’ve got coffee … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! We’re back after our brief hiatus and diving into a new Space … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This week we’re not only wrapping up our latest space yarn, but … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re revisiting Ray Bradbury for another true Space Yarn. We … More

Join Adrienne and Winx for part two of our conversation on The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re off to the Moon. It’s the story of a … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Hold onto your nuclear pocketknives, folks, because we’re launching off this week … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re reading a truly classic space yarn by one of … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Join us as we discuss alien mice, fjord design, and the answer … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Grab your towel and DON’T PANIC. It’s time to kick off our … More

We’re talking about blue space noms. We’re talking about the origin of Star Trek’s The Q. We’re talking about Hufflepuff … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Kick up your space boots and grab some Tang, because we’re about … More

There’s much to discuss as we wrap up our read for February! It’s Malone/Raxton slash fiction. It’s “Colonialism: A Novel.” … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! Grab your explorer’s cap and get ready for adventure as we start … More

What a bittersweet post this is! We recorded this episode mere days before Ursula K Le Guin’s death was announced. … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! It’s a new year, a new month, and time for a new … More

We’re hitting some deep issues in this episode! Can we really tell the difference between psychopathic humans and empathy-lacking androids? … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month, based on your votes, we’re reading a gritty classic: Do … More

We’re talking about mud people, flamethrowers, scanty sandals, and more. Join us for the second half of this month’s discussion … More

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re digging into a true classic with Cat’s Cradle by … More

We’ve got trunks of bodies, epic bromances, a battle of wretchedness, and Ted the corpse-creature. Join us for our wrap … More

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #7: Split, Hit, Tilt In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 7 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. After Jon announces that we don't have many segments this episode, we begin the most segment-heavy mini ep yet; later, Steve is content with all of the content.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #6: Ham, Lamb, Spam In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 6 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. The Baby Producers show up to criticize the podcast, and Steve gets unprecedented points awarded in Who's the Hero?

Welcome back to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club! This month we’re getting our spook on and going way back to … More

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #5: Wafer, Quaker, Laser In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 5 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. Steve sets a new high score in his Prediction Corner; Brent continues down the Doo Diligence trail; and Jon plugs our new sponsor, Accidental Beans.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #4: Syrup, Europe, Stirrup In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 4 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. The three great marks of a true drama are discussed in the Tripod Theory of a perfect episode.

Teary-eyed Tom Cruise. The science of doors. Martian poofs. Tune in for these topics and more as we wrap up … More

Welcome to the S’more Sci-Fi Book Club, the cosmic podcast experience where we discuss vintage science fiction books, their history, … More

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #3: Two, Doo, Loopity-Loo In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 3 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. Jon and Steve roll the same number on their dice not once, not twice, but three times. Roll for initiative, universe!    

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #2: Pool, Ghoul, Fool! In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 2 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. Steve explains second base, and we rhyme a perfect three-word episode synopsis.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Mini Ep #1: Hawkins, Richard Dawkins, Stocking Stuffers In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Stranger Things Season 1 Episode 1 created by the Duffer Brothers, 2016. On the first miniature episode, Brent and Jon are joined by a new Steve to talk Stranger Things, Indiana extraterrestrials, and Scooby Doo geneaology.

How gay is Sci-Fi anyway? Gwen and Frank welcome Casey Maher, leader of the LGBTQ Sci-Fi Book Crew meetup (held at the Jefferson Market Library)! They discuss everything from technology and gaming to science fiction (of course) right on up to Hemingway.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #24: Zelda, Warrior Princess In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, 1986. In our final night in Minnesota, we’re reunited with Rey and Tiny Dyson, and so many new friends! Our new friend Amy and our old friend Rey host the best podcast yet; Brent, Jon, and Dyson act out a compromising situation; and our ship inspector Steve sends frogs. Listening Guide: 00:00:00 - 00:40:40: Amy joins Brent and Jon to introduce the episode, and stowaways Rey and Dyson show up.00:40:41 - 00:54:58: Brent, Jon, and Dyson perform a Ceremony, then everyone has to deal with it. 00:54:59 - 1:15:59: Grab a beer if you need it. 1:16:00 - 1:28:58: Questions for the Future.1:28:59 - 1:54:00: Questions from the Audience.1:54:01 - 2:10:57: Listener Challenge! Tattoo from the Future! Axe to Grind! Rating Systems!2:10:58 - 2:12:35: A transmission from the future.2:12:36 - 2:20:31: Thanks, Raps, Bye!

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #23: Giles's Love Gun In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L’Engle, 1962. In the first G-rated episode, we’re back at Boneshaker Books, and joined by a lovely Minnesotan family; then, our new friend Amy gets a cinnamon roll and helps us Hunt That Bullfrog With A Trident!

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Questions for the Future #4: What Food Do You Have That's Not From Our Time? In which the Sci-Fi Book Club answers questions for the future, including Dave’s question, “What food do you have that’s not from our time?” In everyone’s favorite segment Cooking Corner, Brent and Jon share their raptor recipes. Later, in a slow rap, Adam from Savage meets Bucky the Ten-Legged Alien, and Buffy the Ten-Legged Alien Slayer, who will both unquestionably be back on the pod.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Questions for the Future #3: Are There Any More Stellar Women Sci-Fi Writers? In which the Sci-Fi Book Club answers questions for the future, including Adriana’s question, “Are there any more stellar women sci-fi writers?” Brent has answers in his bookbag; Jon gets religious; and we play some musical instruments.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Questions for the Future #2: Do Birds in the Future Have Human Teeth? In which the Sci-Fi Book Club answers questions for the future, including Giuliana’s question, “Do birds in the future have human teeth?” Y’all ready for this?

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Questions for the Future #1: When Am I Gonna Die and When Is Dinosaurs Gonna Appear? In which the Sci-Fi Book Club answers questions for the future, including Elayna’s question, “When am I gonna die and when is dinosaurs gonna appear?” Brent and Jon say a prayer for Elayna, and count down the Top Five Visionaries of the 2000s and 2010s Who Were Not Recognized in Their Own Time.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #22: Teen Todd In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Frankenstein, or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley, 1818. Still stuck in 2017, Brent and Jon return to Boneshaker Books for another live show! Our Minnesotan friend Aaron remembers high school, we tell ghost stories, and then fail at tattoos.

In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu, 2010. When the pod crash lands on White Bear Lake in 2017, Brent and Jon take the podcast to Boneshaker Books in beautiful Minneapolis for the first live show! We're joined by a gaggle of Minnesotans, learn Minnesota facts, and answer some questions for the future.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #20: We’re All Having Fun In which the Sci-Fi Book Club counts down the Top 20 Books, Movies, and Segments of Season 01. Brent and Jon are joined by old friends Adam, Z, Uno, and Dos for the SFBCPC Season 01 Season Finale. Adam’s just lips for now, Uno and Dos are bilingual now, Z starts writing Just the Tips of my Lips, we make contact, our Baby Producers criticize us, and finally, the longest rap. Listening Guide: 00:00:00 - 1:15:58: Guests Adam, Z, Uno, and Dos help Brent and Jon count down from #20 to #6. 1:15:59 - 1:39:42: Brent and Jon make contact with 900 years in our past! 1:39:43 - 2:03:27: We begin the Top 5 on the Countdown with our Baby Producers. 2:03:48 - 2:24:19: The #1 Book and #1 Segment of Season 01. 2:24:20 - 2:39:03: Rap Words

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #19: Cross Species Peace Treaty In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Maddaddamm by Margaret Atwood, 2013. Rey's back on the pod, which means we finally finish a book series on the SFBCPC. Later, when Rey is explaining cocoon technology, Brent and Jon realize its inventor is none other than Doctor Rumplescott, their arch nemesis.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #18: Tiny Dyson In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Dark Forest by Cixin Liu, 2008. Upon Dyson's return, Brent and Jon struggle to understand the curse that summons Tiny Dyson. The search for Dyson ... ends?    

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #17: Cocoon Room In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood, 2009. Already, there are frogs; Rey takes a nap; and Brent and Jon sing a hymn. It's a big steamin' load of content.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #16: June/July Creation Times In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Life, The Universe, and Everything by Douglas Adams, 1982. When our old friend Steve comes back to inspect the pod, Brent and Jon find it hard to talk about a third book in the Hitchhikers series, but do cover butts, the creation story, and frogs. Plus, Sexy After Dark Christmas Special raps.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #15: Squirms In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, 2003. Brent and Jon are taken by surprise when a contest winner shows up on the pod, hosts The Most Valuable Genetic Animal Mutation Being segment, and generally makes herself at home.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #14: The Good Smith In which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches I, Robot directed by Alex Proyas, 2004 and Ender's Game directed by Gavin Hood, 2013. When Adam entangles with another Lip Portal, we spend the episode getting to know Z, noted author of best-selling classics including Robot God, Where Are You? How Can I Find You? You Exist In My Room And In My Heart. Period.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #13: The Slime ThickensIn which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card, 1985. Brent, Jon, and Adam join Mr. Andrew Wiggler and Officer Paul Quiglax in the Search for The Wiggler! It's compelling!

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #12: No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads I, Robot by Isaac Asimov, 1950. A new friend(s) takes a break from running a marathon to visit the pod; and in a bonus episode of the SFBCPC Sexy After Dark Christmas Special Podcast, the origin story of the SFBCPC begins with a little baby and a host of holographic projections.

In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams, 1980. Jon gives the definitive answer to Brent's germane question, "What's the difference between ghosts and angels, with regards to time travel?" #sevenwormsforDyson

In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, 1969. Jon's Holographic Projection Virus is back, but don't worry, it clears up around minute 29. It's the most musical episode yet; Dyson asks questions; and we get a Space Oscar!

In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke, 1953. "Swayze take the wheel" of this episode with role-playing, space viruses, and good raps. Brought to you by Karallen's Sweet Tea.

In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu, 2006, and translated by Ken Liu, 2014. Things get science-y on the pod with Dyson back, with no less than three science experiments, not to mention Dyson's Karaoke Corner, all the favorite segments, and lots of sound effects.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast#7: Lip PortalIn which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. A familiar visitor comes back to visit the pod, lots of audio-booking, and the worst raps yet.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Episode #6: Herb and LynIn which the Sci-Fi Book Club watches Dune directed by David Lynch and Jodorosky's Dune directed by Frank Povich. When two guests visit the pod, it immediately becomes the Dune of episodes: long, dense, and convoluted. Topics include Sting, dude stuff, God talk, and narrative structures.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Episode #5: Meet Your Coffee MakerIn which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Dune by Frank Herbert. The space flu has taken the pod, leading to a (relatively) serious start, before turning to the usual talk of coffee, Melange Spice, and sandworm locomotion.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #4: 18 Point Bold Font In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut. Hauntings on the pod, history of the Hashtag War, the Sheet War, and lots of talk about page layout on this episode.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast #3: Matthew McConaughey 1.0 In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott and watches Interstellar directed by Christopher Nolan. There's travel through multiple dimensions, visits Flatland, Fratland and Fretland.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Episode #2: Freakish Frankenstein Dogs In which the Sci-Fi Book Club reads Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles; discuss the origin of the “pod cast,” invent “audio books,” and do some research about hot-dogs.

Sci-Fi Book Club Podcast Episode #1: Uncanny Valley In which the Sci-Fi Book club reads Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick, and then watches Blade Runner directed by Ridley Scott. Harrison Ford becomes president, the club plays Robot Hot or Not, and goes for podcast gold!

It's books, books, books this month as Chris and Jay discuss the pros and cons of an EU reboot, talk with Ewok Adventure: Caravan of Courage star Eric Walker (Mace Towani) on his upcoming project and visit DK's "Attack of the Authors" East Coast tour. All this plus comics, magazines, thoughts on the just announced Celebration VI, an exciting Sci-Fi Book Club update and more right here on the June 2011 edition of Jedi Journals.