Podcast appearances and mentions of scott mcnulty

Our walk through the 10 different novels nominated for the Hugo and Nebula awards in 2025 begins! In this episode we discuss “Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory” by Yaroslav Barsukov, “A Sorceress Comes to Call” by T. Kingfisher, and “Someone You Can Build a Nest In” by John Wiswell. Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet.

Our walk through the 10 different novels nominated for the Hugo and Nebula awards in 2025 begins! In this episode we discuss “Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory” by Yaroslav Barsukov, “A Sorceress Comes to Call” by T. Kingfisher, and “Someone You Can Build a Nest In” by John Wiswell. Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/559 http://relay.fm/upgrade/559 All Fingers Are Digital 559 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. clean 6779 After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Scott McNulty Links and Show Notes: Books Jason: M.R. Carey's Pandominion duology (Infinity Gate/Echo of Worlds) James S.A. Corey's Expanse series (9 books, “Leviathan Wakes”) Adrian Tchaikovsky's Final Architecture series (3 books, “Shards of Earth”) Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time series (3 books, “Children of Time”) The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Steven Baxter (5 books, “The Long Earth”) Merchant Princes series by Charles Stross (6+ books, “The Family Trade”) Scott: Jo Walton's Small Change (Farthing, Ha'penny, Half a Crown) Yoon Ha Lee's The Machineries of Empire (Ninefox Gambit, Raven Stratagem, Revenant Gun) The Culture novels by Ian Banks (not really a good fit, but sort of!) Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Ambient music: Free background tunes on your iPhone without ads Howard Lutnick says electronics tariff exemptions are temporary | AP News A 'US-Made iPhone' Is Pure Fantasy Why price increases aren't the only way Apple can fight tariffs – Six Colors How Apple Fumbled Siri's AI Makeover — The Information Report Reveals Internal Chaos Behind Apple's Siri Failure - MacRumors Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall - MacRumors Trump Tariffs Add to Apple's Long-Standing Innovation Woes - The New York Times Upgrade #8: With Special Offers - Relay Upgrade #85: Talk to this Cylinder - Relay Which e-reader should you buy? – Six Colors 2024 Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Review: No perfect choices – Six Colors RF Remote Control Page Turner for Kindle Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors The future of the Roomba, and the best robot vacuums | The Verge Kindle Scribe review: Big, beautiful, and… buttonless? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Kindle Scribe – Good feature, but get it out of my face – Blankbaby Upgrade 559: A

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/upgrade/559 http://relay.fm/upgrade/559 Jason Snell and Myke Hurley After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. clean 6779 After nearly 500 episodes away, Scott McNulty returns to the podcast to discuss the resilience of babies, dysfunction at Apple, the future of the Vision Pro, and (of course) ebooks and e-readers. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Fitbod: Get stronger, faster with a fitness plan that fits you. Get 25% off your membership. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get an extra three months free. Factor: Healthy, fully-prepared food delivered to your door. Guest Starring: Scott McNulty Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Submit Feedback Ambient music: Free background tunes on your iPhone without ads Howard Lutnick says electronics tariff exemptions are temporary | AP News A 'US-Made iPhone' Is Pure Fantasy Why price increases aren't the only way Apple can fight tariffs – Six Colors How Apple Fumbled Siri's AI Makeover — The Information Report Reveals Internal Chaos Behind Apple's Siri Failure - MacRumors Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall - MacRumors Trump Tariffs Add to Apple's Long-Standing Innovation Woes - The New York Times Upgrade #8: With Special Offers - Relay Upgrade #85: Talk to this Cylinder - Relay Which e-reader should you buy? – Six Colors 2024 Kindle Colorsoft and Paperwhite Review: No perfect choices – Six Colors Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors The future of the Roomba, and the best robot vacuums | The Verge Kindle Scribe review: Big, beautiful, and… buttonless? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Kindle Scribe – Good feature, but get it out of my face – Blankbaby (4) Upgrad

Book Club travels to the far future for the sci-fi/fantasy mash-up “Moonbound” by Robin Sloan. Here be dragons! Not to mention wyrd multidimensional witches at the bottom of a pool, Arthurian proto-heroes, friendly sentient robot hive minds, and plucky talking beavers! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Joe Rosensteel and Heather Berberet.

Book Club travels to the far future for the sci-fi/fantasy mash-up “Moonbound” by Robin Sloan. Here be dragons! Not to mention wyrd multidimensional witches at the bottom of a pool, Arthurian proto-heroes, friendly sentient robot hive minds, and plucky talking beavers! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Erika Ensign, Scott McNulty, Joe Rosensteel and Heather Berberet.

It’s the end of the world and a robot apocalypse has happened, so what are the robots up to now? One robot butler takes an unusual journey through the darkly absurd world of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s “Service Model.” All bytes will be sorted and preserved, Uncharles. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Katie Mack.

It’s the end of the world and a robot apocalypse has happened, so what are the robots up to now? One robot butler takes an unusual journey through the darkly absurd world of Adrian Tchaikovsky’s “Service Model.” All bytes will be sorted and preserved, Uncharles. Jason Snell with Joe Rosensteel, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Katie Mack.

Scott and Jason review the Paramount+ original movie “Star Trek: Section 31” and then, just for fun, rank all the Star Trek movies from worst to best! Scott McNulty and Jason Snell.

We send off the crew of the USS Cerritos and salue the completion of the five-year mission of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” This show expanded what “Star Trek” could be—in several dimensions. And yet it was also utterly, completely a “Star Trek” series. We try to find the special alchemy that brought it all together. Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Moisés Chiullán, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel.

We send off the crew of the USS Cerritos and salue the completion of the five-year mission of “Star Trek: Lower Decks.” This show expanded what “Star Trek” could be—in several dimensions. And yet it was also utterly, completely a “Star Trek” series. We try to find the special alchemy that brought it all together. Jason Snell with David J. Loehr, Moisés Chiullán, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel.

The writers of “The Expanse” are back with a new series, and “The Mercy of Gods” is an alien invasion story that goes to some extremely dark places. But sometimes, dark is good… right? Right?! Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Heather Berberet and Aleen Simms.

The writers of “The Expanse” are back with a new series, and “The Mercy of Gods” is an alien invasion story that goes to some extremely dark places. But sometimes, dark is good… right? Right?! Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Heather Berberet and Aleen Simms.

Our heroes deal with a wish-granting non-genie, disagreeable keys, and a powerful lich in this, the concluding chapter of Tomb of Horrors! Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott.

Our heroes deal with a wish-granting non-genie, disagreeable keys, and a powerful lich in this, the concluding chapter of Tomb of Horrors! Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott.

After a year-long sabbatical, it’s Shocktober once again for Ch’omasa, L’nell, Daffné, and Thald, as they deal with skulls, gems, and a bone-chilling fear of keys in the triumphant return of Tomb of Horrors! Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott.

After a year-long sabbatical, it’s Shocktober once again for Ch’omasa, L’nell, Daffné, and Thald, as they deal with skulls, gems, and a bone-chilling fear of keys in the triumphant return of Tomb of Horrors! Scott McNulty with Annette Wierstra, Mikah Sargent, Monty Ashley and Nick Scott.

After seven years Eglath’s Angels finally managed to complete the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure. But at what cost? Maybe they should have stayed in Tyr. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

After seven years Eglath’s Angels finally managed to complete the Princes of the Apocalypse adventure. But at what cost? Maybe they should have stayed in Tyr. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers. Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston.

Antony Johnston, author and dapper fellow, joins Scott to discuss “The House of Quark” (DS9 S3E3). Topics include Klingon accounting practices, forced marriages played for laughs, and the versatility of the High Council chambers. Scott McNulty with Antony Johnston.

While the party explores so. many. corridors, Carlos doesn’t have an inside voice, Omlöl keeps walkin’, Regdar doesn’t like it when Carlos winks, Zotasha is interested in swirly purple, Kat’chka talks to monstrosities every day, and Shara recognizes Regdar’s hat. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

While the party explores so. many. corridors, Carlos doesn’t have an inside voice, Omlöl keeps walkin’, Regdar doesn’t like it when Carlos winks, Zotasha is interested in swirly purple, Kat’chka talks to monstrosities every day, and Shara recognizes Regdar’s hat. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

As the party battles a whole family of hook horrors, Eglath’s Angels suddenly become competent, efficient, and effective. Scott wonders if he’s in the wrong Zoom. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

As the party battles a whole family of hook horrors, Eglath’s Angels suddenly become competent, efficient, and effective. Scott wonders if he’s in the wrong Zoom. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11). Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi. Scott McNulty with Steven Schapansky.

Steven Schapansky, podcaster producer and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Data’s Day” (TNG S4E11). Topics include the power move of having your wedding near the Neutral Zone, Service Merchandise and Consumers Distributing, and who you’d rather get bad news from: Data or Geordi. Scott McNulty with Steven Schapansky.

As the party keeps on truckin’, Regdar chews on a stalagbite, Kat’chka invents the frisbee, Omlöl continues learning about himself, Zotasha wants to go mudding, Shara is in search of something shiny, and Carlos ain’t afraid of no crystals. Oh, and Scott reminds us we’re all just skeletons deep inside. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

As the party keeps on truckin’, Regdar chews on a stalagbite, Kat’chka invents the frisbee, Omlöl continues learning about himself, Zotasha wants to go mudding, Shara is in search of something shiny, and Carlos ain’t afraid of no crystals. Oh, and Scott reminds us we’re all just skeletons deep inside. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

As the party continues into the tunnels, Omlöl communes with nature, Carlos looks for a seam, Zotasha doesn’t trust hot mud, Kat’chka discovers weird things, and Shara doesn’t want to levitate a pebble but Regdar does—as long as it’s glowing. Oh, and Scott invents a baby cave. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

As the party continues into the tunnels, Omlöl communes with nature, Carlos looks for a seam, Zotasha doesn’t trust hot mud, Kat’chka discovers weird things, and Shara doesn’t want to levitate a pebble but Regdar does—as long as it’s glowing. Oh, and Scott invents a baby cave. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Our Book Club wraps up its 2024 walk through nine shortlisted SF/F novels with our overall rankings, some short fiction recommendations, and a quick dip into what we’ve read recently and really enjoyed. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7). Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes. Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough! Scott McNulty with Liz Barr.

Liz Barr, co-host of Antimatter Pod, joins Scott to discuss “Dragon’s Teeth” (VOY S6E7). Topics include the strength of Starfleet vessels, which character we’d most like to kiss (consensually), and the sadness that we don’t see the Vaadwaur in any other episodes. Liz blogged about Dragon’s Teeth too, in case you can’t get enough! Scott McNulty with Liz Barr.

Our Book Club wraps up its 2024 walk through nine shortlisted SF/F novels with our overall rankings, some short fiction recommendations, and a quick dip into what we’ve read recently and really enjoyed. Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

In this episode, Carlos hears roaring and gurgling, Kat’chka puts the bug in bugaloo, Omlöl likes running toward danger, Regdar runs near danger, Shara doesn’t go around the bend, and Zotasha is yellopathic. Oh, and Scott puts up with all of it. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

In this episode, Carlos hears roaring and gurgling, Kat’chka puts the bug in bugaloo, Omlöl likes running toward danger, Regdar runs near danger, Shara doesn’t go around the bend, and Zotasha is yellopathic. Oh, and Scott puts up with all of it. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Welcome back to the blood-soaked sands of Athas! Door Dash your Pegasus and throw your money on the floor because these weirdos are level 10 now. You might think that means fewer hijinks and less nonsense, but you would be very very wrong. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Welcome back to the blood-soaked sands of Athas! Door Dash your Pegasus and throw your money on the floor because these weirdos are level 10 now. You might think that means fewer hijinks and less nonsense, but you would be very very wrong. Scott McNulty with Aleen Simms, Dan Moren, Erika Ensign, Jason Snell, Steve Lutz and Tony Sindelar.

Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18). This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling. Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas. Scott McNulty with Guy English.

Guy English, podcaster and programmer, joins Scott to discuss “Eye of the Beholder” (TNG S7E18). This episode of TNG starts off with a scene depicting suicide. Support is available if you are struggling. Topics include the portrayal of mental health issues, “it was all a dream,” and Riker’s pajamas. Scott McNulty with Guy English.

Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Our Book Club convenes for its final set of shortlisted novels, including “The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi,” “The Water Outlaws,” and the Nebula-winning “Saint of Bright Doors.” Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers. Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel.

Our 2024 book club shortlist read continues with “Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon”, “The Terraformers,” and “Some Desperate Glory.” We enjoyed them all, to varying degrees! Plus: What else are we reading? Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign and Heather Berberet.

John Moltz, freelance writer, podcaster (The Rebound and Biff!), joins Scott to discuss “These are the Voyages” (ENT S4E22). Topics include how bad this episode is on many levels, shocking cameos, great characters in not so great shows, and inexplicable deaths. Scott McNulty with John Moltz.

Monty Ashley, Incomparable host and all around nice guy, joins Scott to discuss “Live Fast and Prosper” (VOY S6E21). Topics include Scott explaining The Traitors, expressions of love for Taskmaster and Drag Race Espana, and eventually Star Trek. Scott McNulty with Monty Ashley.

We begin our walk through the 2024 nominees for Best Novel from the Hugo and Nebula Awards. First up: “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi, “Translation State” by Ann Leckie, and “Witch King” by Martha Wells. Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms, Scott McNulty and Heather Berberet.

Our book club reconvenes to discuss the “Shades of Magic” series by V.E. Schwab, as well as the start of a second trilogy, “The Fragile Threads of Power.” Before the spoilers begin, we’ll explain the parallel fantasy world structure and explain why it’s such a great series. Then we’ll discuss the newest book in the series. Plus: What are we reading? Jason Snell with Scott McNulty, Erika Ensign, Aleen Simms and Heather Berberet.