Podcasts about Science fiction

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Author, Author, The Doctor takes his first stab at fiction, but his holonovel hits a little too close to home. Captain Jenkins is a sadist, Tulak relishes punishment, and Lt. Marseilles just wants to get in your pants. The crew is shocked. The Doctor calls it “art,” and a Federation publisher calls it “contractually locked.” As Voyager debates creative expression vs. defamation, a deeper issue emerges: does the author have rights? “Photons Be Free”—but only if Starfleet says so, in Author, Author on this week's Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated:Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Not long ago, everybody was arguing about whether characters need to be "relatable". We get to the bottom of a debate that still makes us intensely grouchy. Plus we talk to one of our favorite writers, C.L. Polk, about how to write excellent descriptions in your fiction -- and it turns out to be all about connecting to a character's POV.

For this week's Haunting Season-themed Bonus Episode we're chatting all about the mythology of Zombies and Revenants! To start off with, which is which? Because one dates from Medieval times, and the other comes from a word invented by an English poet in 1819.And if we look further back, to Ancient Egypt, Ancient Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome and Scythia, what root creatures and legends can we find that travel forward through history to become 'The Zombie' and 'The Revenant.'One is rooted in fear surrounding death, too, and society showing due respect to the dearly departed, while the other is rooted in racism, yet both end up in the same place.A world of paranoia, filled with the fear of others, and about the belief the End Times are coming.Mix in a little bit of Samurai and Cowboy mythology and a sprinkling of Science Fiction and it turns out we've ended up exactly where we wanted to be.A place where zombies could be anywhere, or anyone... but don't worry, as zombies can be cute now, so, presumably, less dangerous?Three Ravens is an English Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on one of England's 39 historic counties, exploring the history, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon, too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Author, Author, The Doctor takes his first stab at fiction, but his holonovel hits a little too close to home. Captain Jenkins is a sadist, Tulak relishes punishment, and Lt. Marseilles just wants to get in your pants. The crew is shocked. The Doctor calls it “art,” and a Federation publisher calls it “contractually locked.” As Voyager debates creative expression vs. defamation, a deeper issue emerges: does the author have rights? “Photons Be Free”—but only if Starfleet says so, in Author, Author on this week's Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated:Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

The Wandering Tavern presents:  "Shadows of the Night" by Darin Kennedy Narrated by William Walker! Stay up to date with Darin's new releases including updates on the SONGS OF THE ASCENDANT series at darinkennedy.com Learn more about William Walker HERE Visit thewanderingtavern.com! Follow @TWTavern on Instagram! Miguel Johnson - Good Day To Die is under a Creative Commons BY 3.0 license. A Himitsu - Two Places is under a YouTube Free license. Music powered by BreakingCopyright.  

It's time for the explosive conclusion of Space Patrol! (Also Colin's mic is better) If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com.  Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week!   Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now.Support the show

Stories featured in this episode:Breathing Night by Laura Blackwell - https://www.pronouncedlahra.com -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/  -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Care of Your Electric Sheep by F.J. Bergmann - https://fibitz.com/ -music by Oneirothopter -  read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Skeletal by Elad Haber - https://eladhaber.com/ - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -theme music by Dain Luscombe -Simultaneous Times is a monthly science fiction podcast produced by Space Cowboy Books in Joshua Tree, CA. -https://www.spacecowboybooks.com -https://ko-fi.com/spacecowboybooks7054

Long before the internet brought fans together, the Star Trek community thrived through newsletters, potlucks, and passionate word of mouth. This week, The Trek Files celebrates the 50th anniversary of the United Federation of Phoenix (UFP), the longest-running independent Star Trek fan club, with guest Dr. David Williams, UFP member and Arizona State University planetary scientist. Using a 1975 Arizona Republic article as our time capsule, we look back at how a group of Arizona fans kept the Trek spirit alive in the years between the show's cancellation and its cinematic rebirth. From screening parties and fan films to homemade uniforms and sci-fi socials, UFP didn't just preserve the legacy, it expanded it. Dave and Larry explore the roots of early fandom, the transition from stamps to screens, and why clubs like UFP still thrive after half a century of community-building.

Episode 288 journeys to the United Kingdom for a visit with horror, post-apocalyptic, and sci-fi writer, Peter Germany! The conversation is a blast as Jason and Peter discuss turning story ideas into short stories, knowing the end vs exploring, getting the reader to feel emotions, movies that scared us, and their mutual admiration for a long-gone podcast. All this and more are only a click away! Peter Germany's website with social media links Peter Germany's books on Amazon Learn more about Jason Contact the show at samplechapterpodcast@gmail.com  

Paul Cornell (Doctor Who, Elementary) and Lizbeth Myles (Big Finish, Verity!), discuss the Science Fiction and Fantasy television made in the UK every year from 1953 to the present day.   In this episode, we discuss episodes from both Fireball XL5 and Out of This World, both of which premiered in 1962.

In this episode, Steve reviews Ken Liu's latest novel 'All That We See or Seem', exploring its themes of technology, surveillance, and personal growth. He also discusses the disturbing elements of 'Negative Space' by B.R. Yeager, reflecting on the impact of streaming services on entertainment consumption, and shares his thoughts on a quote from 'Fight Club' regarding freedom and loss.I misspoke during the episode, the book releases on the 15th of October. I thought today was the 15th.Send us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing Blog Page Chewing Forum Film Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPal Join Riverside.fm Co-Hosts and friends: Jarrod Varsha Chris Jose Carl D. Albert (author) Holly Tinsley (author) Susana Imaginário (author) Tim Hardie (author) Thomas J. Devens (author) Michael R. Fletcher (author) Janny Wurts (author)

Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse watch The Thing, the 1982 science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter, featuring Kurt Russell as R.J. MacReady, Wilford Brimley as Blair, Keith David as Childs, and Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper! Find us here:X/Twitter:  @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook:  @DrunkCinema Bluesky:  @charlesskaggs.bsky.social, @udanax19.bsky.social Email:  DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

In 1986, with the global economy in ruins, the Americans and the Soviets were ready to launch a full-scale nuclear exchange when the United Gray Consortium stepped in, made first contact, and brought the escalation to a halt. In the years since, Grays and other races of the Consortium explored Earth to experience its many authentic, primitive cultures. They discovered the miraculous elixir “coffee.” Brad, a Gray who initially came to Earth as a volunteer, immigrated to New Orleans with a plan to export coffee from Earth to the civilized worlds in the Consortium. There's only one problem: The Consortium does not allow coffee imports since they see it as a drug requiring decades of study. With an addictive product, eager customers, but no legal way to sell it, Brad takes a page from his human friends. If you like our work, you can donate at Mixtapestories.net or at Patreon/MixtapeStories. Thank you!

Powerful AI boosters claim to love science fiction novels, but why do they always seem to take the wrong lessons from them? Reporter and writer Reo Eveleth joins us to discuss the ways tech leaders misuse storytelling, and how we can avoid their visions to imagine better futures.Reo Eveleth is a reporter, writer, and co-founder of COYOTE Media Collective. They created the hit independent show Flash Forward, which they also turned into a book of the same name. Reo's work has been nominated for a Peabody, an Emmy, and an Eisner Award.References:Tech Billionaires Need to Stop Trying to Make the Science Fiction They Grew Up on RealHow New Science Fiction Could Help Us Improve AIAlso Referenced:Statement from the listed authors of Stochastic Parrots on the “AI pause” letterFresh AI Hell:Stop Worrying About AI's Return on InvestmentThe most radical act of feminism? Using AILeader of Albania Pelted With Trash for Appointing AI-Powered Minister to CabinetThe Human Cost of Every ChatGPT Query: Inside the Cobalt Mines That Power AIAltman on "AGI" and quantum gravityOK Go - Impulse PurchaseCorrection: We misstated Lee Ostertag's name during the livestream for this episode. We apologize for the error!Check out future streams on Twitch. Meanwhile, send us any AI Hell you see.Our book, 'The AI Con,' is out now! Get your copy now.Subscribe to our newsletter via Buttondown. Follow us!Emily Bluesky: emilymbender.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@EmilyMBender Alex Bluesky: alexhanna.bsky.social Mastodon: dair-community.social/@alex Twitter: @alexhanna Music by Toby Menon.Artwork by Naomi Pleasure-Park. Production by Ozzy Llinas Goodman.

This time, Desmond has the pleasure of interviewing some cast and crew from the brand new meta-horror comedy The WeedHacker Massacre: actress Bobbie Grace, writer Ray Spivey, and actor / executive producer Allen Danziger (Jerry from The Texas Chain Saw Massacre). Then, Des goes solo on a review of the brand new documentary about the impact of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre on five separate artists: Chain Reactions. Songs included: "Weeds" by Life of Agony, "Get Whacked" by Suicidal Tendencies, "Chain Reaction" by Henry Mancini, and Chainsaw Buffet" by Lordi. Send feedback to: dreadmediapodcast@gmail.com. Follow @DevilDinosaurJr and @dreadmedia on Twitter! Join the Facebook group! Support the show at www.patreon.com/dreadmedia. Visit www.desmondreddick.com, www.stayscary.wordpress.com, www.dreadmedia.bandcamp.com, www.kccinephile.com, and www.dejasdomicileofdread.blogspot.com.

Mikey & Jeremy watch S7E4 of Smallville, "Cure". They discuss Vandal Savage, Kyrptonian Families, and Lana's secret hideout. 

Die israelische Armee erklärt Angriffe auf Ziele in Gaza und Libanon in Videos mit 3D-Grafiken. Der angebliche Beweis für Terror-Zentralen in Spitälern und Häusern ist jedoch irreführend. Eine Google-Karte des Libanon. Die Video-Animation zoomt ein auf den Süden, auf die Dörfer dort, dann, verschwommen, auf eine bestimmte Ortschaft. Eine 3D-Grafik zeigt, mit Röntgenblick, das Innere der Häuser: rot leuchten überall versteckte Raketen. Nur: Ein Dorf mit dieser Gebäude- und Strassenstruktur gibt es dort gar nicht. Seit Oktober 2023 hat die israelische Armee mindestens 43 solcher Erklärvideos veröffentlicht, darunter auch das Modell einer angeblichen Hamas-Kommandozentrale unter dem Shifa-Spital in Gaza, das sie mehrfach angegriffen hat. Ein Merkmal der Videos: Die gezeigten Räume sind ausgestattet mit 3D-Grafiken von bekannten Online-Plattformen, die man aus Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Animationen für Filme und Videogames kennt. Die israelische Armee redet von «Illustrationen». Aber im Gegensatz zu den minutiös recherchierten OSINT-3D-Grafiken zur Ermittlung von Gewaltverbrechen, sind die Armee-Grafiken zur Rechtfertigung von Angriffen auf zivile Infrastruktur nicht überprüfbar. Dennoch verbreiten sie auch Mainstream-Medien. Eine Recherche /Reportage in Zusammenarbeit mit SRF-Rundschau, +972 Magazine und dem Viewfinder-Kollektiv.

In this episode the crew sat down to discuss The Blob (1958) & Beware! The Blob (1972)!Show Notes:Your Geekmasters:Mike "The Birdman" - https://bsky.app/profile/birdmanguelph.bsky.socialAlex "The Producer" - https://bsky.app/profile/dethphasetwig.bsky.socialKen Reels - https://bsky.app/profile/kenreels.comAaron PollyeaFeedback for the show?:Email: feedback@thisweekingeek.netTwitter: https://twitter.com/thisweekingeekBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thisweekingeek.netSubscribe to our feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3571037/episodes/feediTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-geek/id215643675Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Lit2bzebJXMTIv7j7fkqqCastbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id2162049Website: https://www.thisweekingeek.netOctober 12, 2025

Fan of free, independent audio science fiction? Join host, author, and narrator Mike Luoma on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio! A New-Listener-Friendly episode as we have a nearly stand-alone short story – Alibi Jones: Remember Two Things. The Devrizium are xenophobic time travelers, and Alibi Jones is dealing with the ramifications of being found with stolen Devrizium tech – such as the aliens altering his timeline! Listen to Alibi Jones: Remember Two Things as The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus – and The Time War of The Devrizium – continues.Our promo this week is for the Fix-It Home Improvement podcast.   Thank You Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Patrons! Become a Patron at https://patreon.com/glowinthedarkradio.  Green Mountain Book Festival October 18th in Burlington, Vermont – info: https://open.substack.com/pub/greenmountainbookfestival/p/announcing-the-2025-green-mountain. The 44+ Hour Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus Audiobook is available everywhere online. Links to all formats of the book at https://books2read.com/alibijonesomnibus.   Free Stuff? Videos? Everything else? Links and details: http://glowinthedarkradio.com and http://mikeluoma.com.   Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). Show theme - "Hitman". Alibi Jones theme - "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Eine extralange Folge aus Gründen (wait til the end) mit einem wunderbaren Interview-Gast: Caroline Wahl spricht über Shitstorms und wie man sie bewältigt, die Sitzqualität von Stofftieren, beste Gönnungen - und natürlich über ihr neues Buch "Die Assistentin". In der Bestseller-Challenge geht's um den neuen Roman von Rebecca Gablé ("Bist du Typ Mittelaltermarkt?") inklusive Met- und Cidre-Verkostung. Außerdem gibt‘s metaphernreiche Neuerscheinungen, einen lang ersehnten All Time Favourite und eine kleine Oktopus-Überraschung. Alle Infos zum Podcast: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep Mail gern an: eatreadsleep@ndr.de Alle Lesekreise: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-lesekreise Unseren Newsletter gibt es hier: https://ndr.de/eatreadsleep-newsletter Podcast-Tipps: Deutschland3000 mit Caro Wahl: https://1.ard.de/D3000_Caroline_Wahl Alles in Butter: https://1.ard.de/alles-in-butter Die Bücher der Folge: (00:08:49) Rebecca Gablé: „Rabenthron“, Lübbe (Bestseller-Challenge) (00:26:38) Barbara Kingsolver: „Die Unbehausten“; übersetzt von Dirk van Gunsteren (Tipp von Daniel) (00:36:27) Emma Pattee: „Auf der Kippe“, übersetzt von Stefanie Jacobs, Piper (Tipp von Katharina) (00:49:09) Caroline Wahl: „Die Assistentin“, Rowohlt (Interview-Gast) (01:13:18) Oscar Wilde: „Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray“, diverse Ausgaben - wir hatten die Schmuckausgabe von Coppenrath Unser Gast in dieser Folge: Caroline Wahl, Autorin Rezept für Cidre nach Normannenart https://www.ndr.de/kultur/buch/eatreadsleep-149-met-cidre-und-mittelalter-drama,ersfolge-120.html eat.READ.sleep. ist der Bücherpodcast, der das Lesen feiert. Jan Ehlert, Daniel Kaiser und Katharina Mahrenholtz diskutieren über Bestseller, stellen aktuelle Romane vor und präsentieren die All Time Favorites der Community. Egal ob Krimis, Klassiker, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kinder- und Jugendbücher, Urlaubsbücher, Gesellschafts- und Familienromane - hier hat jedes Buch seinen Platz. Und auch kulinarisch (literarische Vorspeise!) wird etwas geboten und beim Quiz am Ende können alle ihr Buch-Wissen testen und Fun Facts für den nächsten Smalltalk mitnehmen.

On the latest episode of the podcast, Jamie doesn't let a little thing like a broken mic and dead earbuds get in the way of her talking shit about Rusty Griswold, Doug suggests some brief edits to make this movie 'kid-friendly', and we both just want to know more about the sorority girl who is doing a science experiment that requires numerous human brains. Keep your mouth closed when you encounter an obvious zombie dog/puppet, fondle that dress, and join us as we kick off scary season talking about the wonderful horror/comedy, Night of the Creeps!Night of the Creeps is a 1986 film written and directed by Fred Dekker and starring Tom Atkins, Jason Lively, Jill Whitlow, Steve Marshall, Allan Kayser, David Paymer & Dick Miller.Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookDoug's Schitt's Creek podcast, Schitt's & Giggles can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/schitts-and-giggles-a-schitts-creek-podcast/id1490637008

Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Curing Aging: Science or Science Fiction?01:10 How a Father's Challenge Sparked a Lifetime Mission03:30 Why Aging Might Be a Disease06:00 Evolution & the Purpose of Aging08:30 The Discovery of Telomerase13:00 Ride-Ticket Analogy: Why Cells Stop Dividing17:30 What Telomeres Are & Why They Shorten20:00 How Telomerase Reverses Cellular Aging24:00 Lifestyle Habits that Accelerate Aging28:00 Vegan Diet, Oils, and Longevity Myths31:00 Omega-3s & Vitamin D for Telomere Health33:00 Exercise, Sugar, and Oxidative Stress38:00 Why Too Much Training Can Age You Faster41:00 Gene Therapy & Nanotech in Aging Research46:00 The Promise and Risk of Viruses in Gene Therapy49:00 Can We Live Past 125 Years?52:00 Introducing TeloVital – Plant-Based Telomerase Activator58:00 Telomeres vs DNA Methylation & Horvath Clock1:02:00 Senolytics and Why They Might Be Dangerous1:05:00 Why It's Never Too Late to Start Slowing Aging1:10:00 AI, Machine Learning & the Future of Longevity1:14:00 The Business of Curing Aging & Investor Challenges1:18:00 Best Choice Medicine & FDA Change1:22:00 Plant Medicine, Stress & Cancer Therapies1:27:00 Music Break: The Doors, Taylor Swift & BTS EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient CareEndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise.Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FBConnect with host, Len May, on IG Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Q2, Q drops by Voyager for a surprise visit, and he brings Q with him. No, not himself… the other Q. His son. This junior Q is every bit as powerful, unpredictable, and exasperating as his old man, with none of the charm (yet). When the Continuum threatens to de-Q him permanently, it's up to Aunt Kathy to teach Q some responsibility before he's stuck living as an amoeba or worse, a teenager. Mission Log wrangles Q, Q, and more Q in Q2. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao MISSION LOG SURVEY: Take the survey NOW and you could win rare, original TOS film cells! Offer ends October 10, 2025. Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

Nick and Benji present... Sherlock Holmes Untold - The Aftershow... The Chat: Chimes of Midnight and Jubilee and Rob Shearman... Behind-the-scenes and Drama Tease: The War Master - His Latest Trick.

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Q2, Q drops by Voyager for a surprise visit, and he brings Q with him. No, not himself… the other Q. His son. This junior Q is every bit as powerful, unpredictable, and exasperating as his old man, with none of the charm (yet). When the Continuum threatens to de-Q him permanently, it's up to Aunt Kathy to teach Q some responsibility before he's stuck living as an amoeba or worse, a teenager. Mission Log wrangles Q, Q, and more Q in Q2. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao MISSION LOG SURVEY: Take the survey NOW and you could win rare, original TOS film cells! Offer ends October 10, 2025. Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved

The shortest Dark Tower content yet and Stephen King still managed to work in a dick.  There's more from the Strange and Beautiful Network!Enjoying our work? Buy a cup of Hot Jala! https://ko-fi.com/strangeandbeautifulnetworkListen to Rachel, Kate, and Hannah discuss spicy books, serious books, and everything in between (but mostly spicy!). It's like sitting down with girl friends to chat about hot book boyfriends but in podcast format! Listen now at Feast, Sheath, Shatter: A Book Chat PodcastLove Movies, TV Shows and Books in the Fantasy, Scifi, and Horror genre and want to hear more? Check us out at The Strange and Beautiful Book Club where Rachel and her husband Matt discuss all things genre-related.Listen to us chat our way through the greatest scifi tv show ever made on We Are All Kosh - A Babylon 5 podcastLonging for a simpler time in the police procedural genre AND love Vampires? Matt and Rachel also review the classic television show Forever Knight on their podcast, Come in 81 Kilo.Not getting enough sweaty 90s sexcapades from your television and movie content? Listen to Meg and Rachel discuss the finer points of Geraint Wyn Davies' career over at Ger Can Get It!You can also:Join us on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/strangeandbeautifulnetwork/⁠⁠⁠Find us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz9ENwKdHrm57Qmu8L4WXwQRiverside.fm is a video/audio recording platform built for podcasters. Check them out today for uncompressed audio and video recording, unlimited transcription services, AI Social Media clips, teleprompter and on screen scripts, and a bunch of other cool stuff too. Make long distance podcasting 100x easier. (Don't work harder, work smarter) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Join us on Houselights as we dive into the sci-fi wonder of Robert Zemeckis's 1997 film, "Contact." With a story by Carl Sagan, this episode explores the film's ambitious themes of faith, science, and politics, featuring a stellar cast including Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey. We discuss the film's technical achievements, its place in Zemeckis's filmography, and the dualities present in its narrative. Tune in for a thoughtful analysis and a nostalgic look back at a 90s classic.

Science fiction bends natural laws with speculation grounded in possibility. In this episode, we explore the foundations of sci-fi storytelling. Plus: publishing news on new imprints, prize controversies, AI audiobooks, and why indie presses are thriving.

Support our Halloween “Overcoming the Darkness” campaign to help people with depression: https://weirddarkness.com/HOPEThese fictional books predicted the Titanic, nuclear weapons, presidential names, and pandemic lockdowns before they happened, and with such terrifying accuracy that you'll question whether the authors were writing fiction — or prophecy.IN THIS EPISODE: The captain and crew of the ocean vessel St. Andrew not only saw what appeared to be a flying saucer – but narrowly avoided being destroyed by it when it dove into the sea, almost crashing into their ship. (The Falling Saucer) *** We hear of crashed UFOs, flying saucers, or extraterrestrial spacecraft – but… how reliable are the stories we've been told? We'll look at cases after the Roswell incident to see if they hold up. (Where Are The Crashed UFOs?) *** In the Mexican city of Durango there lived a witch who, while stunning beautiful, was grotesquely ugly when it came to her soul and personality – because people never seemed to believe her when she told them of the powers she possessed. And some regretted that. (The Witch of Durango) *** Imagine yourself in the Old West renting a carriage, forgetting to return it the next morning on time, and because of that, having the finger of murder being pointed at you. That's what happened to Hattie Woolsteen. (The Trial of Hattie Woolsteen) *** A cemetery off the western coast of Winnipeg has lost its gravestones, the house that used to be there is gone, but that doesn't mean that souls don't reside there. (The Legend of Nes Cemetery) *** But first – we'll look at nine books, works of fiction, but somehow they eerily predicted the future with stunning accuracy. We begin with that story. (Books That Predicted The Future) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:00:49.672 = Show Open00:03:07.223 = Books That Predicted The Future00:10:40.243 = The Falling Saucer00:17:27.342 = ***Where Are The Crashed UFOs?00:24:53.333 = Witch of Durango00:28:07.862 = Trial of Hattie Woolsteen00:36:22.416 = ***Legend of Nes Cemetery00:43:26.739 = Show Close*** = Chapter starts after ad break inserted at this time stampSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…What Would It Take To Build Jules Verne's Space Cannon?: https://tinyurl.com/yyrktv2qSilas Newton's FBI File: https://vault.fbi.gov/silas-newton“Books That Predicted The Future” by Ben Gazur for Mental Floss: https://tinyurl.com/y4nb5j7b“The Falling Saucer” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/yyv9ryt6“Where Are The Crashed UFOs?” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y6lobv92“The Witch of Durango” by Robert Bitto for Mexico Unexplained: https://tinyurl.com/y6fnjpuz“The Trial of Hattie Woolsteen” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y5ba3e9h“The Legend of Nes Cemetery” by MJ Banias for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yxklmlh3=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: November 04, 2020EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BooksThatPredictedFutureABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#WeirdDarkness #BooksThatPredictedTheFuture #ScienceFiction #TitanicPrediction #CreepyPredictions #FictionBecomesReality #PropheticNovels #EeriePredictions #UnexplainedMysteries #BooksTheCameTrue

A man begins to sense that part of himself has slipped away—only to reappear in Ireland, where he was born. What unfolds is a haunting tale of divided identity and the eerie possibility of living two lives at once. No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Author Victoria Lincoln dabbled in science fiction only once, writing a single short story in the genre. She was best known as a novelist, biographer, and true crime author, whose career spanned several decades.Born in 1904 in Fall River, Massachusetts, Lincoln grew up in the same city forever associated with another notorious resident, the infamous Lizzie Borden. In 1967, Lincoln turned her attention to Borden's story in A Private Disgrace, a deeply researched account of the 1892 murders. The book earned her the prestigious Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, solidifying her reputation as a master of true crime and biography rather than science fiction.Her single sci-fi story can be found in The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction in April 1958 on page 70, No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, New York was a bad town for robots this year. In fact, all over the country it was bad for robots…. The Velvet Glove by Harry HarrisonWebsite - https://lostscifi.com/Survey - https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlkRise - http://bit.ly/45So7Yr☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVDiscord - https://discord.gg/EXrY7UHT

Today we dive into Hammer Horrors version of a Frankenstein movie in The Curse of Frankenstein. We cut open the value of an enhanced Frankenstein portrayed by Peter Cushing, the doctors depravity outside of the lab, and the horrendous decision that was the monsters costume. This melodramatic reimagining of Frankenstein brings new life to an old Messed Up monster tale.  Synopsis: While awaiting execution for murder, Baron Victor Frankenstein tells the story of a creature he built and brought to life - only for it to behave not as he intended. Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Robert Urquhart, Hazel Court Directed by Terence Fisher Youtube: https://youtu.be/TnN57J_Jy00 Help us make our first feature length Messed Up Movie:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mr-creamjean-s-hidey-hole-horror-comedy-movie#/ Support the show on the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Watch our newest short film Sugar Tits Now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz7leFqqo4g

You know how Easter is a time for hunting eggs and dressing up as a giant rabbit that poops sugar and maybe catching up on whatever brand of religious fervor floats your boat? Well this ain't your grandpappy's Meta-Easter, that's for dang sure! Hold onto your togas because this party is about to get old school (okay, maybe it is your grandpappy's Meta-Easter, the one with that suspicious ship wreck story and only one leg). If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com.  Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week!  Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now.Support the show

Send us a textAs of October 7th, Queen Demon by Martha Wells is officially out in the world!! So in order to properly prepare, Hannah and Laura are discussing the first book in The Rising World series, Witch King!*This episode contains SPOILERS for Witch King by Martha Wells and mild spoilers for Queen Demon by Martha Wells. *Media Mentions:Witch King by Martha WellsQueen Demon by Martha WellsThe Murderbot Diaries by Martha WellsThe Books of the Raksura by Martha WellsThe Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. JemisinMalazan Book of the Fallen by Steven EriksonSinners---HBO MaxRevenge Arc by Cat VoleurTaskmaster---YouTubeSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

20 movies and shows—mostly movies—ranked from OK to Awesome-sauce! In this episode I share 18 films and 2 TV series from Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy released since the year 2000. These are creative, entertaining, sometimes bizarre, but always worthwhile watches for the right audience.I'll give you the year, the genre, a spoiler-lite summary, and why I enjoyed each of them (plus what some folks didn't). If you've seen all of these, then your tastes are disturbingly similar to mine—and we may need to talk.Which of these have you watched? Which did I rank too high, or too low? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to hear your take!

Die israelische Armee erklärt Angriffe auf Ziele in Gaza und Libanon in Videos mit 3D-Grafiken. Der angebliche Beweis für Terror-Zentralen in Spitälern und Häusern ist jedoch irreführend. Eine Google-Karte des Libanon. Die Video-Animation zoomt ein auf den Süden, auf die Dörfer dort, dann, verschwommen, auf eine bestimmte Ortschaft. Eine 3D-Grafik zeigt, mit Röntgenblick, das Innere der Häuser: rot leuchten überall versteckte Raketen. Nur: Ein Dorf mit dieser Gebäude- und Strassenstruktur gibt es dort gar nicht. Seit Oktober 2023 hat die israelische Armee mindestens 43 solcher Erklärvideos veröffentlicht, darunter auch das Modell einer angeblichen Hamas-Kommandozentrale unter dem Shifa-Spital in Gaza, das sie mehrfach angegriffen hat. Ein Merkmal der Videos: Die gezeigten Räume sind ausgestattet mit 3D-Grafiken von bekannten Online-Plattformen, die man aus Science-Fiction- und Fantasy-Animationen für Filme und Videogames kennt. Die israelische Armee redet von «Illustrationen». Aber im Gegensatz zu den minutiös recherchierten OSINT-3D-Grafiken zur Ermittlung von Gewaltverbrechen, sind die Armee-Grafiken zur Rechtfertigung von Angriffen auf zivile Infrastruktur nicht überprüfbar. Dennoch verbreiten sie auch Mainstream-Medien. Eine Recherche /Reportage in Zusammenarbeit mit SRF-Rundschau, +972 Magazine und dem Viewfinder-Kollektiv.

In 1973, Star Trek: The Animated Series debuted as a Saturday morning cartoon, but early reviewers quickly realized it was something far more ambitious. A contemporary article from the Pantagraph (Bloomington-Normal, IL) praised the show's complex themes and emotional storytelling, declaring it a breakthrough in children's animation that adults could take just as seriously. This week, The Trek Files welcomes back Adam Kotsko, author of Late Star Trek, to explore the deeper legacy of TAS from its psychological depth and allegorical storytelling to its role as the franchise's first major reinvention. With Gene Roddenberry at the helm and the original cast returning, The Animated Series wasn't just a placeholder between live-action runs; it was a bold step into new narrative territory. Was it canon? Does it matter? Adam and Larry unpack how TAS laid the groundwork for later series, balanced nostalgia with innovation, and helped define Star Trek's long-standing ability to evolve with its audience.

Mikey & Jeremy watch the Robert Zemeckis classic, Back to the Future. They discuss time travel theories, trilogies, and the tremendous cast. 

Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!Welcome to Chapter 76 of the Okie Bookcast - Our 4th Bookcastaversary Show!Stay tuned after the conversation for some updates as we move into Year 5.For this special episode of the Bookcast, I sat down with the incredible Daniel H. Wilson. Daniel is a Cherokee citizen, Tulsa native, and the multiple New York Times bestselling author of techno-thrillers such as Robopocalypse, The Clockwork Dynasty, and The Andromeda Evolution (an authorized sequel to the Crichton classic). He earned a PhD in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, as well as Masters degrees in Machine Learning and Robotics. He just released a new novel, Hole in the Sky, a fantastic story of Native First Contact. In our conversation, we talk about the new book and its deep connection to his Oklahoma roots and Native heritage. We also talk about writing technology for non-technical folks, indigenous science fiction, and Daniel gives a quick impromptu masterclass on screenwriting.Connect with Daniel: websiteMentioned on the show:Robopocalypse - Daniel H. WilsonHow to Survive a Robot Uprising - Daniel H. WilsonEarth 2 - Daniel H. Wilson and Jorge JimenezThe Clockwork Dynasty - Daniel H. WilsonThe Buffalo Hunter Hunter - Stephen Graham JonesThe Gilda Stories - Jewelle GomezHP LovecraftRoadside Picnic - Arkady and Boris StrugatskyThe Doomed City - Arkady and Boris StrugatskyLord of the Rings - J.R.R. TolkienConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH

Send us a textHannah and Laura are thrilled to have the author of The Singing Hills Cycle, Nghi Vo, on today's episode to discuss the newest addition to the series, A Mouthful of Dust!! Nghi talks about the power of storytelling, inspirations for her series, and the ways that food connects people. **CW for the episode: discussions of violence, famine, death, cannibalism ***This episode contains SPOILERS for A Mouthful of Dust and The Singing Hills Cycle. *Be sure to pick up A Mouthful of Dust at your local indie bookstore or request it at your local library today!! You can find Nghi Vo online at:Website: Home - Nghi VoInstagram: Nghi Vo (@nghivowriting) • Instagram photos and videosBluesky: @nghivo.bsky.social — BlueskyMedia Mentions: A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi VoA Long and Speaking Silence by Nghi VoThe Singing Hills Cycle by Nghi VoThe Scarlet Ball by Nghi VoThe Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi VoThe City in Glass by Nghi VoDon't Sleep with the Dead by Nghi VoSeanan McGuire's Wayward Children seriesThe Forever Desert series by Moses Ose UtomiSupport the showBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter (updates only): @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsBlueSky: @myyypod

Shandy was a teddy bear, a lion, an ape, a rival for Nancy Tanner's affections.... But what else was he? Shandy by Ron Goulart. That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.Special thanks to Someone who bought us $15 worth of coffee. We appreciate you! You can contribute to the podcast anonymously or tell us who are you are, it's entirely up to you.If you'd like to buy us a coffee there is a link in the description or check out the new https://lostscifi.com/ where you will find a link.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVThe new https://lostscifi.com/ has samples from all 437 episodes of the podcast, it's still a work in progress but offers several new features like the ability to discover all the episodes from a favorite author, listen to the samples or the entire episode. Take a look, we think you'll like it.From the 67 year old pages of If Worlds of Science Fiction in October 1958 we will discover the shape shifting star of the show on page 58, Shandy by Ron Goulart…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, A man returns from Ireland carrying only a bottle of homemade whiskey—and the unsettling sense that he may no longer be the same person. As old friends question his memories and identity, suspicion grows, but in the end there is no evidence of the truth. No Evidence by Victoria Lincoln.Survey - https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/gNLcxQlkRise - http://bit.ly/45So7Yr☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsVDiscord - https://discord.gg/EXrY7UHT

Oh, Canada... So, while Derek and Tito prepare to head down to the Big Apple for New York Comic Con next week, Marc an Brien jumped in the escape-pod and headed up North to the Big Smoke (that's Canadian slang for Toronto) to meet up with friends-of-the-show (and fellow podcasters) Christopher and Tristan Ham of the Get Your Shinebox podcast. While we were there, we took in a couple of Toronto Blue Jays baseball games and hung out to drink copious amounts of alcohol, eat poutine and watch lots of movies...two of which we talk about in this week's episode, Blood of Heroes (starring Rutger Hauer, Delroy Lindo, Vincent D'Onofrio and Joan Chen) and Turbo Kid (featuring Michael Ironside).

We are just your average married couple who love watching and talking about science-fiction television. The Expanse is the series we're talking about and one we're watching through for the first time! Listen to us break down episodes of The Expanse and see if it's as good as everyone says it is. Exploring The Expanse is released to our Patreon first and so if you want to hear more of our discussions then come over and support the podcast.This week we're exploring The Expanse book “Babylon's Ashes”It's time to unleash the blue goo!SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US: Twitter: @YumYumPodcastFacebook: @YumYumPodcastInstagram: @yumyumpodReddit: r/YumYumPodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/yumyumpodcast.bsky.socialTiktok: @yumyumpodTumblr: @yumyumpodLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2NbEuaHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2CjDLSsGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/37NheZPSimplecast: https://bit.ly/2ASPib8RadioPublic: https://bit.ly/30WxQ01iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2VnKBgqStitcher: https://bit.ly/3hIryqFTuneIn: https://bit.ly/3dDzjuPYoutube: https://bit.ly/3dk7tDA SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh This week on my podcast, I read “The real (economic) AI apocalypse is nigh,” a recent column from my Pluralistic newsletter; about the looming economic crisis threatened by the AI investment bubble: A week ago, I turned that book into a speech, which I delivered as the annual... more

Show Notes: Miruna studied art history at Harvard, focusing on Renaissance art. After taking a year off to travel and visit Romania, she decided to study Latin American Studies and Spanish and Portuguese at Yale. She found the graduate experience at Yale challenging, especially the sense of isolation that can come with graduate work when it is not socially or politically involved. Miruna began traveling to Mexico for her research on colonial Latin America, focusing on the intersection of history of science, literature, and ritual. Teaching History of Science Miruna moved to Mexico City, where she still resides. She works at a public university, Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, in the Humanities Department where she  works on narratives that have to do with the history of science. She also teaches courses on collecting and museum formation  from a material culture perspective. She works with the national archeological collection in Mexico City, focusing on how collections are formed and the role of material culture in shaping history. Arriving in the U.S. As a Refugee Miruna shares more about her experience as a refugee and her journey to the US. Miruna was 13 when she left Romania with her parents, staying in a refugee camp near Vienna before moving to the US. Her parents applied for asylum in Australia, Canada, and the U.S., and the U.S. was the first to grant it. Miruna describes the cultural shock of arriving in Los Angeles in March with heavy winter coats, highlighting the differences between Central Europe and Southern California. The Cultural Importance of Understanding the Past Miruna discusses her teaching at a public university in Mexico, where she encourages students to question and engage with the past. She explains the hierarchical nature of Mexican society and how public universities provide a space for people from different backgrounds to meet. Miruna emphasizes the importance of understanding that the past is not fixed and that there are always opportunities to intervene and shape the present. In her courses on the history of archeology and collecting, she encourages students to develop their own relationships with the past. Archeological Collections and Community Ownership Miruna shares a story from the 19th century about the National Museum of Mexico and how archeology became a central part of the country's national heritage. She explains how archeological collections were moved from communities to the capital, often with resistance from local people. Miruna discusses a specific incident where urns from the Pacific coast were shattered during transportation, highlighting the different ways of caring for objects. While disciplinary narratives insist that museums care for objects, this episode shows how the opposite is true as well: objects and their meanings can be destroyed, physically and conceptually in their transfer to museum. She further discusses  a more recent event, involving state violence and local resistance, when a 168-ton monolith was moved from  a village outside Mexico City to the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, in 1964. Practices and Norms in Archeology The conversation turns to changes in archeological practices and norms over the years. Miruna notes that younger archeologists are more likely to seek permission from local communities and give credit to local guides and people working on excavations. She mentions the increasing difficulty of accessing certain areas in Mexico due to organized crime, which has reduced the number of archeological projects in some regions. Miruna emphasizes the importance of local museums and community collections in providing more inclusive and contextualized narratives. The Rise of Political Parties and the Zapatista Movement Miruna shares her experience of arriving in Mexico and the political changes she witnessed, including the rise of new political parties and the Zapatista movement. She describes the vibrant and dynamic nature of Mexican society, with ongoing efforts to find new ways of relating to the past and imagining the future. Miruna discusses the challenges of prejudice and hierarchies in Mexican society, despite progress in areas like gay marriage and feminist marches. Science Fiction as a Form of Resistance Miruna teaches science fiction written from the Global South, which she sees as a form of resistance against dominant narratives. She explains that this genre is relatively new in Latin America and is influenced by writers from the Global North like Octavia Butler and Ursula Le Guin. Miruna highlights the work of young writers like Gabriela Damian and Fernanda Trias, who explore social and cultural realities through science fiction. She discusses the importance of imagining open networks and connected worlds, rather than closed systems and technological fantasies. Archeological Points of Interest in Mexico Miruna offers a few recommendations for visitors interested in archeology in Mexico. She suggests visiting the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, which focuses on archeology and pre-Hispanic history. She also recommends a trip to Teotihuacan, highlighting the importance of visiting the mural paintings in the residential compounds. Miruna also recommends exploring the center of Mexico City, which is a palimpsest of different centuries and cultures, with the Templo Mayor, a pre-Hispanic structure from the 16th century, which is rising out of the ground due to shifts in soil and shifts in the water table. Harvard  Reflections Miruna mentions Joseph Koerner, who taught Northern Renaissance art, and John Sherman, who taught Italian Renaissance art. She also recalls Oleg Grabar, who taught Islamic art and read poems such as Yeats' poem "Sailing to Byzantium" to inspire students to see art with different eyes. Miruna expresses regret for not taking classes with other influential professors like Stephen Jay Gould, which she would have loved to do now. Timestamps: 01:35: Studying Art History and Latin American Studies 03:20: Life and Work in Mexico City 04:43: Experiences as a Refugee and Arrival in the US 08:43: Teaching and Research in Mexico 13:41: Historical Context of Archeology in Mexico 21:43: Changes in Archeological Practices 24:33: Miruna's Experience in Mexico and Political Context 29:38: Teaching Science Fiction from the Global South Featured Non-profit The featured non-profit of this week's episode is recommended by Becca Braun who reports: “ Hi. I'm Becca Braun from the class of 1992. The featured nonprofit of this episode of The 92 Report is the Lawrence School in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. The Lawrence School is a leading school in teaching students with ADHD and dyslexia, and its wonderful tagline is “Great Minds Don't Think Alike.” Lawrence School has been transformative for our youngest child with ADHD, and he went from thinking that he was a troublemaker and problem student to completely believing in himself and loving going to school every day. Every child should have this opportunity, regardless of their financial means. We have donated and hope that you might so that more children with ADHD or dyslexia, those who are unable to thrive in large public school classrooms might have the opportunity to attend this transformative school. Thanks a lot. You can learn more about their work at Lawrence school.org, Lawrence L, A, W, R, E, N, C, E, school.org, and now here is Will Bachman with this week's episode.” To learn more about their work, visit: www.lawrenceschool.org. 

I was requested to weigh in on the show "Dark". The problem was, I hadn't watched it. The lesser problem was I didn't want to do a solo show on a three season show. So, one of the suggesters was recruited and he, in turn, recruited another. Thus, three Lynbrook, NY public school kids - now AARP members - reunited for the first time to review the German mystery box show "Dark",Note: There are spoilers. Constantly. Like every aspect will be spoiled. We might not be right, but we are revealing everything as we understood the show.This limited series is aiming to cover 1 season per podcast episode. 1 for 1 so far. This is season 1.Your intrepid host is yours truly. And our guests are returning guest and artist, DIna Levy. Also known as the person called before me in attendance for like 10 years. Also, we are joined by loyal listener, musician. and semi retired smart guy, Joey Restivo. His credits include actually visiting me once in Baltimore. The outro music is courtesy of Pre War Yardsale.

Sound warning, this was recorded on my phone, of live panel held at the Speculative Fiction Across Media Conference on September 25th 2025. The sound is far from perfect but the content is great. In this panel, we talk about the themes and meaning of the AppleTV series Severance. It is a spoiler-filled discussion about both seasons.I am the moderator of the panel that features the Actor and academic Tom Scholte of the University of British Columbia, Dr. Sharon Sharp, who is Professor of Film, Television and Media at California State Dominguez Hills, and Sherryl Vint, who teaches Science Fiction at UC Riverside is the author of several books about Science Fiction.

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Listen to independent audio science fiction free on each episode of Glow-in-the-Dark Radio, with host, author, and narrator Mike Luoma! It's another great week for New Listeners as we once again have a stand-alone short story – Alibi Jones: About Time! Shirra – an old flame of Alibi's – shows up with stolen Devrizium tech. The Devrizium are said to be time travelers. No one steals Devrizium tech. Well, no one except Shirra, evidently… Alibi Jones deals with the ramifications in Alibi Jones: About Time as The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus continues – and we begin The Time War of The Devrizium!Our promo this week is for Nutty Bites – learn more at https://www.nimlas.org/blog.   Thank You Glow-in-the-Dark Radio Patrons! Become a Patron at https://patreon.com/glowinthedarkradio.  Green Mountain Book Festival info: https://open.substack.com/pub/greenmountainbookfestival/p/announcing-the-2025-green-mountain. The 44+ Hour Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus Audiobook is available everywhere online. Links to all formats of the book at https://books2read.com/alibijonesomnibus.   Free Stuff? Videos? Everything else? Links and details: http://glowinthedarkradio.com and http://mikeluoma.com.   Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com). Show theme - "Hitman". Alibi Jones theme - "Mesmerizing Galaxy" Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Human Error, Seven of Nine is trying something new: a little music, a little cooking, and a little romantic roleplay—typical holodeck experiments in humanity. But when feelings get real and a Borg failsafe kicks in, the cost of vulnerability may be more than just emotional. Oh, and yes, Voyager is also facing a dangerous space-time shockwave, but honestly? We're just here for the “Human Error,” this week on Mission Log. Hosted by John Champion and Norman Lao MISSION LOG SURVEY: Take the survey NOW and you could win rare, original TOS film cells! Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time. In every episode of Mission Log we… Recap the story and analyze key moments. Discuss the morals, messages, and meanings of the dilemmas presented. Debate whether the episode holds up and if the themes are still relevant. Join the Conversation: For as little as $1 a month, you can gain access to our exclusive Discord Community! There, we continue the discussion with dedicated channels and  weekly video chats with the hosts. Become a member of our Patreon today! https://www.Patreon.com/MissionLog SPECIAL THANKS the supporters of this week's show: Chris Garis, Julie Miller, Stuart, Michael Park, Paul Shadwell, Matt Esposito, Alan Simonis, Mike Richards, David Takechi, Mike Schiable, VADM Erickson, and Lars Seme Thanks to all of our Patreon Supporters https://www.missionlogpodcast.com/sponsors/ Want to share your thoughts on an upcoming episode? Email us at MissionLog@Roddenberry.com for a chance to be featured during the episode. Follow us on Social Media: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/RoddenberryEntertainment THREADS https://www.threads.net/@roddenberrypodcasts FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/MissionLogPod Did you know we're on YouTube? Find the video versions of your favorite shows like Mission Log: Prodigy, The Orville, as well as exclusive content only available on YouTube. Subscribe now:  https://www.youtube.com/@RoddenberryEntertainment?sub_confirmation=1 Our shows are part of the Roddenberry Entertainment family. For more great shows and to learn more about how we live the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, creator of Star Trek, follow us here: RODDENBERRY PODCASTS https://www.instagram.com/roddenberrypodcasts RODDENBERRY ENTERTAINMENT https://www.instagram.com/roddenberryofficial THE RODDENBERRY FOUNDATION https://www.instagram.com/theroddenberryfoundation   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY: Listeners like you - Support Mission Log on Patreon for early access to shows and the Mission Log Discord! Subscribe and Stay Updated: Never miss an episode! Subscribe on your preferred podcast player, leave a review, and join Mission Log on the journey of weekly deep dives into the Star Trek universe. Technical Director - Earl Green Producer - John Champion Associate Producer - Jessica Lynn Verdi Executive Producer - Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry Roddenberry Entertainment | All Rights Reserved