Podcasts about Second Variety

in the aftermath of an extensive nuclear war between the Soviet Union (sometimes referred to as Russia) and the United Nations. Early Soviet victories forced the North American government and production to flee to a Moon base, leaving the majority of their troops behind. To counter the almost complete Soviet victory, U.N. technicians develop robots, nicknamed "claws" —the basic models are "a churning sphere of blades and metal" that ambush their unsuspecting victims "spinning, creeping, shaking themselves up suddenly from the gray ash and darting toward… [any warm body]." U.N. forces are protected from the claws by a special radiation-emitting wrist tab. Within six years, the sophisticated and independent claws have destroyed the Soviet forces, repairing and redesigning themselves in underground automated factories run without any human oversight. The U.N. forces receive a message from the Soviets asking for a policy-level officer to go to them for a gravely urgent conference. The U.N. victory was costlier than they had expected. Major Joseph Hendricks is sent to negotiate with the Soviets. En route to the rendezvous, he meets a small boy named David who asks to accompany Hendricks. When they near the Soviet bunker, soldiers immediately kill the boy, revealing him to be an android. The claws' development program has evolved to develop sophisticated robots, indistinguishable from humans, designed to infiltrate and kill. The three Soviets met by Major Hendricks—soldiers Klaus, Rudi, and a young woman named Tasso—reveal that the entire Soviet army and command structure collapsed under the onslaught of the new robots - they are all that are left in the command center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hmphaudiobooks/support

Second Variety by Philip K. Dick audiobook. Early victories by the USSR in a global nuclear war cause the United Nations government to retreat to the moon leaving behind troops and fierce autonomous robots called “Claws”, which reproduce and redesign themselves in unmanned subterranean factories. After six bloody years of conflict the Soviets call for an urgent conference and UN Major Joseph Hendricks sets out to meet them. Along the way he will discover what the Claws have been up to, and it isn't good… - Second Variety was first published in the May 1953 edition of Space Science Fiction Magazine. 

Join acclaimed horror author Vince V. Cava (CREEPYPASTA, JUST A LITTLE TERRIBLE) as we look at how comedy and horror work together (or not). We discuss Bizarro horror, Creepypasta, crazy Anime, and "the Amazon Smut Illuminati." This is a pre-recorded live podcast from the FAN EXPO-SAN FRANCISCO performed on Black Friday (11/25/2022). I hope you enjoy the show! MOVIES: SCANNERS (1981) CREEPSHOW (1982) RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD (1985) SAINT MAUD (2019) THE RITUAL (2017) RELIC (2020) THE BABADOOK (2014) VIDEO GAMES: DOKI DOKI LITERATURE CLUB (2017) "BACKROOMS" LOAB (CREEPYPASTA AI DEMON) BOOKS: DECOMPOSING HEAD: Frighteningly Funny Tales That Will Rot Your Brain (2014) GAS STATION BATHROOM (STORY) CANNIBAL (STORY) THE BEAST BENEATH THE STREETS (2023) CANDIDE by VOLTAIRE (1759) "THE SECOND VARIETY" by P.K. DICK S.R. TOOMS THE “AMAZON SMUT ILLUMINATI” (12 PEOPLE WRITING ALL THE AMAZON SMUT) BIZARRO HORROR LITERATURE HEAD IN THE FRIDGE (STORY) CREEPYPASTA  

Set during the events of a globally catastrophic nuclear war, Second Variety follows Major Rebecca Hendricks as she leads a mission into enemy territory during a mysterious communications blackout. For more information visit: www.curiousmatterpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set during the events of a globally catastrophic nuclear war, Second Variety follows Major Rebecca Hendricks as she leads a mission into enemy territory during a mysterious communications blackout. For more information visit: www.curiousmatterpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set during the events of a globally catastrophic nuclear war, Second Variety follows Major Rebecca Hendricks as she leads a mission into enemy territory during a mysterious communications blackout. For more information visit: www.curiousmatterpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James once again joins Andrew and Dave for a particularly Canadian episode of Films(trips)! Having made it through THE ART OF WAR, the trip turn their attention to director Christian Duguay's 1995 adaptation of the Philip K. Dick short story "Second Variety", SCREAMERS! Just how Canadian is the film? Is Peter Weller too good for this film? Will Dave defend the excessively long exposition dump at the start of the film? Tune in and find out! Next Episode: The final conflict! I mean, the final dimension! No, wait: the sorcerer! Okay, how about the magician? All music by Andrew Kannegiesser. Editing by Dave Babbitt

B.J. Harrison reads a science fiction classic by Philip K. Dick. In a post-nuclear world, self-replicating robots are on the loose and thinking independently...Uitgegeven door SAGA EgmontSpreker(s): B. J. Harrison

This week, we return to a post-apocalyptic world, following a horrific war between the Soviets and the UN.  Soldiers are the only remaining inhabitants of Earth, and the UN forces unleased a deadly robot weapon, known as 'claws,' to fight the Soviets.  It was effective.  So effective, that they appear to have taken on a life of their own - we left Major Hendricks having witnessed for the first time that they can now look and sound human.  What other horrors await him, and will he ever make it to safety on the moon...?If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):Second Variety - https://amzn.to/3grtunm Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick - https://amzn.to/2SAyuf5 The Philip K. Dick Collection: Library of America Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2OYLpVZ FilmsScreamers - https://amzn.to/3n3MZ7N Minority Report - https://amzn.to/2HxNYdg Blade Runner: The Director's Cut - https://amzn.to/2V2cSK0 The Adjustment Bureau - https://amzn.to/3bMlydr  I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, Kaffee Stark, Leathery Wings, Drew Atkins and John Bowles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale)

We return, for this week's Tale, to the work of sci-fi giant Philip K. Dick.  First published in 1953 in Space Science Fiction, Dick transports us to a world where the Cold Ward had heated up - an apocalyptic war has broken out between the Soviet Union and the United Nations, and a near total Soviet victory has forced the North American government to flee to a Moon Base, leaving the majority of the troops behind.  The UN's solution to fight back - a new robot weapon, nicknamed 'claws.' This, like much of Dick's work, is a Tale where technology has moved beyond a useful comfort to mankind and has the potential to become something harmful, and something we cannot fully understand... If you'd like to support The Well Told Tale, please visit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtaleBooks - (buying anything on Amazon through this link helps support the podcast):Second Variety - https://amzn.to/3grtunm Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick - https://amzn.to/2SAyuf5 The Philip K. Dick Collection: Library of America Boxed Set - https://amzn.to/2OYLpVZ FilmsScreamers - https://amzn.to/3n3MZ7N Minority Report - https://amzn.to/2HxNYdg Blade Runner: The Director's Cut - https://amzn.to/2V2cSK0 The Adjustment Bureau - https://amzn.to/3bMlydr  I would like to thank my patrons: Toni A, Joshua Clark, Maura Lee, Jane, Kaffee Stark, Leathery Wings, Drew Atkins and John Bowles. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewelltoldtale)

Philip K. Dick returns to the show with what might be his strongest story yet with “Second Variety,” but how does the adaptation by Christian Duguay stack up? In episode 151, Luke & James smoke some anti-radiation cigs and set off into the wastes to hunt some deadly machines. Topics: Peter Weller AKA Robocop himself as Hendrickson, a swiss-army knife character, cold war era anxieties, secret Terminator inspiration, PKD’s signature woman-character revisited, a remarkably unsexy onscreen kiss, teaching machines how to… you know, and a final vote deciding which was better: the short story or the movie! Become a Patron to access exclusive content: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Ink to Film Book Club on Goodreads Music: Ross Bugden

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Set during the events of a globally catastrophic nuclear war, Second Variety follows Major Rebecca Hendricks as she leads a mission into enemy territory during a mysterious communications blackout. For more information visit:  www.curiousmatterpodcast.com (http://www.curiousmatterpodcast.com/) Support this podcast

S4E8B* (Show Notes) “Second Variety (1953)” by Philip K. Dick (short story) “Jon’s World (1954)” by Philip K. Dick (short story) +bonus+   Hosted by: Ryan Sean O'Reilly Guests: Rick (former co-host)   Website: www.nodeodorant.com   Related Episode Links: “Screamers (1995)” by Christian Duguay (Peter Weller) (movie) “Total Recall (1990)” by Paul Verhoeven (Arnold Schwarzenegger) (movie) Click for other episodes concerning: Philip K. Dick         * DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the views and opinions of the hosts and guests of NDIOS are completely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of the other hosts and guests or that of NDIOS.    

Episode: S4E8P* (Episode Page) (preview for forthcoming episode) “Second Variety (1953)” by Philip K. Dick (short story) “Jon’s World (1954)” by Philip K. Dick (short story) +bonus+ “Screamers (1995)” by Christian Duguay (Peter Weller) (movie)   Hosted by: Ryan Sean O'Reilly Guests: Rick (former co-host)   Website: www.nodeodorant.com   * DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that the views and opinions of the hosts and guests of NDIOS are completely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of the other hosts and guests or that of NDIOS.

On we have a work of fiction sent in by Jose Munoz about a bike ride gone strange. We hear the final chapter of Second Variety by Philip K. Dick, and we have two ghost stories from you guys. Tom Williams is back with another Growing Up he calls Weekends and Old Cars. So grab a coffee and press that play button. Featured Story - Second Variety So far in our story, we know that the Americans have created self-replicating robots to fight the Russians for them. Also, that these robots have flipped the script and began making humanoid versions of themselves to fool their enemies. The Russians have taken many losses and are ready to work with the Americans to end the war. Is it too late? In this final chapter, we learn the truth. The story is called Second Variety and was suggested to me by listener Mark Lopez a few months ago. It was first published in Space Science Fiction in the May of 1953 issue. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On we have a brand new listener submitted, Johnny Is It True - Pearl Harbor edition. We follow that up with two scary stories, The Red Lady Of Huntingdon, and a naked man faces a strange cryptid. Also, on the program, we continue with Part 3 of Second Variety by Philip K. Dick. So press play and enjoy! Featured Story - Second Variety In parts one and two, we learn that the Americans have created self-replicating robots to fight the Russians for them. Also, that these robots have flipped the script and began making humanoid versions of themselves to fool their enemies. The Russians have taken many losses and are ready to work with the Americans to end the war. Is it too late? Are these robots now the true nemesis?  And why can’t Major Hamilton contact his home base? The story is called Second Variety and was suggested to me by listener Mark Lopez a few months ago. It was first published in Space Science Fiction in the May of 1953 issue. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On this time we have another high-rise story from Herman, Sharon K. is back with a head-scratcher, and we hear a cryptid tale from North Carolina. Our featured story is part two of Second Variety written by  Also, just for fun, we visit more OTR commercials from our past.   Featured Story - Second Variety Part Two In part one of our story, a Russian soldier is sent on a suicide mission to deliver a message to the Americans. He was killed by allied owned robots before he could deliver it. An American soldier was dispatched to check the body and to recover the note. It was a warning and a request for a high-level meeting. Major Hendricks was the closest official at hand and was sent out on his own to meet with his Russian counterpart. The story is called Second Variety and was suggested to me by listener Mark Lopez a few months ago. It was first published in Space Science Fiction in the May of 1953 issue. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

On Ron’s Amazing Stories this week we have a cryptid story that takes place in my backyard at the famous in Oregon. Also, we have a Philip K. Dick tale called Second Variety, and Tom Williams is back with a special Growing-Up story from his friend Fred. Featured Story - Second Variety The claws were bad enough in the first place—nasty, crawling little death-robots. But when they began to imitate their creators, it was time for the human race to make peace—if it could! - Philip K. Dick When future war becomes so horrific that humans turn to machines and computers to design ways to kill each other strange things begin to happen.  Second Variety is a four-part story that begins today. It was first published in Space Science Fiction in May of 1953 and is read for quite expertly by Phil Chenevert. Ron’s Amazing Stories is produced and hosted by Ronald Hood: Email: Blog Page: Facebook: Twitter: Helpful Links: - Help the podcast by taking this survey. - Use this link to submit your stories to the show. - Looking for the first 100 episodes of the podcast?

"Mark Twain." --Kevin   1996 might not be known as the best year in Science Fiction, or maybe it is.  I don't know.  I didn't exactly do any research on it.  However it was the year that the Philip K. Dick short story SECOND VARIETY was adapted into the movie SCREAMERS, starring Peter Weller and Jennifer Rubin. Kevin and George (the Busy Dads) bounce judiciously between the two in recounting their experience with another classic tale of Artificial Intelligence come to life.   Join us! We take a “fly on the wall” approach to our listeners.  As such, some of what we discuss falls into the realm of SPOILERS.  Consider yourself warned. If you enjoyed BUSY DADS DO SCI-FI, please take the time to rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Tune In, Spotify, Google Play or wherever you may find your podcasts.  You can follow us on Instagram at busydadsdoscifi or e-mail us at busydadsdoscifi@gmail.com Thanks for listening and keep coming back.  See you in two weeks. Theme song by Tony Fernandez

In "Jon's World," Philip K. Dick wrote a followup to "Second Variety." While the humans one the war, the survivors are put in a position of prefering an alterantive timeline where the war never started, even if it means the end of all they knew.

As the Summer of PKD winds down, the Pavement Pounders discuss yet another bad adaptation of one of his stories, this time 1995’s Screamers, based on the 1953 short story “Second Variety.” Tune in and watch Peter Weller mail in his performance, and watch as the 1995 PC video game cutscene level graphics make you think, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #55: Teddypocalypse (Screamers) →

As the Summer of PKD winds down, the Pavement Pounders discuss yet another bad adaptation of one of his stories, this time 1995’s Screamers, based on the 1953 short story “Second Variety.” Tune in and watch Peter Weller mail in his performance, and watch as the 1995 PC video game cutscene level graphics make you think, … Continue reading TMTYR Episode #55: Teddypocalypse (Screamers) →

The Summer of PKD continues, this time with The Adjustment Bureau, the 2011 adaptation of “Adjustment Team.” Have the Pavement Pounders finally found a good one? (Yes. Yes they have.) Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: Movie Story Notes: Read the story for free here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Adjustment_Team Next month’s homework, “Second Variety”: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32032

The Summer of PKD continues, this time with The Adjustment Bureau, the 2011 adaptation of “Adjustment Team.” Have the Pavement Pounders finally found a good one? (Yes. Yes they have.) Rankings!: Colin/James/Seth: Movie Story Notes: Read the story for free here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Adjustment_Team Next month’s homework, “Second Variety”: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32032

In "Second Variety", Philip K. Dick explores the future of war at its most brutal.

Ralph, Liz and Josh give each other the side eye trying to work out which of the others are human… we read Philip K. Dick's Second Variety. Show Notes Second Variety by Philip K. Dick Elizabeth Lovegrove, Josh Fox and Ralph Lovegrove Synopsis and comments start 00:30 // BSG 05:00 // The 100 13:25 //…Read more Episode 216: Second Variety by Philip K. Dick

The Conclusion!  Good story, but who could expect any less from Philip K. Dick?  I am definitely adapting this into an episode for the show. On Friday, the new story begins - The Affair of the Brains.  Not as classic.  But more typical of old school sci fi.  A bit of a Buck Rogers style story.  Yes, there will be editorial comments.

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In a war-torn future, robots are the ultimate weapon.  But what if they work too well?

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 In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Baz and Xan drunkenly attempt ro review this Philip K. Dick Adaptation from 1995, "Screamers" directed by Christian Duguay and starring Peter Weller, Roy Dupuis & Jennifer Rubin Listen as our intrepid hosts talk about the terrible acting, the amazing special effects, the pro cigarette message, and the paranoia behind Philip K. Dick's writing. ----more---- Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme by Normand Corbeil ( Screamers OST), Ending Music - Finale by Normand Corbeil ( Screamers OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Guest Host's Email baz@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spirakenmovie Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What did you think about Screamers compared to Second Variety?

In partnership with Now Playing's retrospective of all Philip K Dick screen adaptations, Books & Nachos explores the source material that inspired the movies and transformed the science fiction genre for a whole generation of readers.   This week Stuart takes a look at "Second Variety", the 1953 novella that inspired the Peter Weller midnight movie SCREAMERS.

In 1995, ROBOCOP star Peter Weller signed up for more cybernetic carnage playing the leader of a space colony overrun by war machines originally designed to protect them from a human enemy. Will fans of Philip K Dick's "Second Variety" scream with delight or howl in pain at this low budget Canadian curiosity? Listen in and find out!