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SFF Addicts
SFFA Throwback: Fonda Lee Interview

SFF Addicts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 39:45


In this throwback interview (Ep. 47 in 2023), join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning SFF author Fonda Lee about her novella Untethered Sky, her series The Green Bone Saga, writing both sci-fi and fantasy, TV adaptations, the corporate vs. publishing worlds, falconry, manticores, worldbuilding and much more.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Untethered Sky, Zeroboxer and the Exo series.Find Fonda on Instagram, ⁠Amazon⁠, ⁠Patreon⁠ and ⁠her personal website⁠.

Scottish Football Forums
S15E27 World Cup Draw 2026 Reaction

Scottish Football Forums

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 32:27


It was a day we had waited 28 years for, a World Cup draw featuring Scotland (and not via the UEFA playoff route like 2022 that ended in failure). Lo and behold, the draw gave us two of the same teams we faced at France ‘98 plus an unknown quantity from our viewpoint.John Bleasdale got reaction from the draw event at Barras Art And Design organised by Gully Singh and features interviews with Gully, Gordon Sheach, Blair McNally, Craig Ferguson and SFF's new kid on the block Daris, who took time from his busy media schedule to speak to us. We also got reaction from some of the regular SFF team along with some past guests and contributors.Check out our socials for more content and we aim to bring more World Cup specials between now and the big kick off in June 2026. Bring it on!Thanks for listening and to everyone who has given us feedback on our recent episodes.

LessWrong Curated Podcast
“MIRI's 2025 Fundraiser” by alexvermeer

LessWrong Curated Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 15:37


MIRI is running its first fundraiser in six years, targeting $6M. The first $1.6M raised will be matched 1:1 via an SFF grant. Fundraiser ends at midnight on Dec 31, 2025. Support our efforts to improve the conversation about superintelligence and help the world chart a viable path forward. MIRI is a nonprofit with a goal of helping humanity make smart and sober decisions on the topic of smarter-than-human AI. Our main focus from 2000 to ~2022 was on technical research to try to make it possible to build such AIs without catastrophic outcomes. More recently, we've pivoted to raising an alarm about how the race to superintelligent AI has put humanity on course for disaster. In 2025, those efforts focused around Nate Soares and Eliezer Yudkowsky's book (now a New York Times bestseller) If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies, with many public appearances by the authors; many conversations with policymakers; the release of an expansive online supplement to the book; and various technical governance publications, including a recent report with a draft of an international agreement of the kind that could actually address the danger of superintelligence. Millions have now viewed interviews and appearances with Eliezer and/or Nate [...] ---Outline:(02:18) The Big Picture(03:39) Activities(03:42) Communications(07:55) Governance(12:31) Fundraising The original text contained 4 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- First published: December 1st, 2025 Source: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/z4jtxKw8xSHRqQbqw/miri-s-2025-fundraiser --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

Fantastic Fiction at KGB
Audio from Nov 12th, with Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam J. Miller

Fantastic Fiction at KGB

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 41:34


Here’s the audio from the Nov 12th Fantastic Fiction at KGB, with guests Lara Elena Donnelly & Sam. J. Miller, Nov 12th, 7pm ET (Note: we continue to troubleshoot an audio issue that caused the author intros to be overmodulated; please pardon our mistake as we work to isolate the issue.) Support the Fantastic Fiction at KGB series by clicking here!​​​​​​​​​​​​ Lara Elena Donnelly Lara Elena Donnelly is the author of the Nebula nominated Amberlough Dossier, the contemporary thriller Base Notes, and short fiction in Strange Horizons, Escape Pod, Nightmare, and Uncanny. She has taught in the MFA program at Sarah Lawrence College, as well as the Catapult Workshop. She is a graduate of the Clarion and Alpha writers' workshops, and has served as on-site staff at the latter, mentoring amazing teens who will someday take over the world of SFF. You can also find her at Homeward Books, where she's one of four co-founders working to bring genre-defying literature into being. & Sam J. Miller Sam J. Miller’s books have been called “must-reads” and “bests of the year” by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today, and O: The Oprah Magazine, among others. They’ve also been banned in Florida, and stolen by AI. He’s received the Nebula, Locus, and Shirley Jackson Awards. He’s also the last in a long line of butchers. Sam lives in New York City, and at samjmiller.com

Fantasy for the Ages
Most EPIC Fantasy and Sci-Fi Villains of the 80s!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 13:35


Step into the neon-lit, blockbuster-driven, power-fantasy decade that reshaped speculative fiction forever. In today's episode, Jim counts down the best fantasy villain and the best science-fiction villain for every year of the 1980s — from 1980 all the way through 1989.From Lord Foul and Raistlin Majere… to the Formics and the Shrike… the '80s gave us some of the most iconic, influential, and unforgettable villains in genre history.Whether you love epic fantasy, cyberpunk, space opera, political SF, dark fantasy, or classic military sci-fi, this decade is PACKED with legendary antagonists worth revisiting.Which villain owned the decade for YOU? Tell us in the comments!If you enjoy this journey through SFF history, don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring that notification bell so you never miss an episode.And if you want to support the show and unlock bonus perks, check out our Patreon!:

Fantasy for the Ages
BEST Fantasy & Sci-Fi Villains of the 1970s!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2025 13:44


Travel back to the explosive, experimental 1970s — the decade when fantasy and science fiction grew darker, stranger, and bolder. In this episode, Jim walks year-by-year through the entire decade, naming the best fantasy villain and best science-fiction villain for every single year from 1970 to 1979.From Stormbringer's soul-drinking hunger… to the cosmic coldness of the Monolith Builders… to Morgoth, and of course the Xenomorph — this decade delivered some of the most iconic antagonists in modern speculative fiction. Whether you love sword & sorcery, epic fantasy, dystopian nightmares, hard sci-fi, or cosmic horror, you'll find something here to shiver over.Let us know YOUR favorite villain of the 1970s!If you enjoy deep dives into SFF history, don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss an episode.And if you'd like to support the channel and join our growing Fantasy for the Ages community, check out our Patreon!:

The Country
The Country 20/11/25: Dan Boulton talks to Jamie Mackay

The Country

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 8:05 Transcription Available


The chief executive of Silver Fern Farms, just back from the US, Canada, China and the UK, talks about the great prospects for red meat. We also discuss Trump's tariffs, the Alliance/Dawn Meats deal, the advantage of recapitalising a balance sheet, and why SFF is getting behind the Southern Storm Shout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
Ep. 166- "Let's go for a walk." "I CAN'T MARRY YOU!" (In the Woods)

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 69:27


Send us a textHannah and Laura are finishing up the plot of In the Woods by Tana French in today's episode! They discuss the book's twists, the things they weirdly foreshadowed, and their feelings about the ending. Hannah and Laura also chat about Laura's love for the new Frankenstein movie, and Hannah's progress on her Silksong play-through.*This episode contains SPOILERS for In the Woods by Tana French. Spoiler section begins at: 24 min 10 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of murder, gore, scientific experiments, sexual assault, rape, abuse, parental abuse, neglect, death, mental illness, disappearances, sodomy, psychopathy, supernatural events, police, memory loss, sex, corruption, manipulation, abortion **Media Mentions:In the Woods by Tana French The Prestige---AppleTVOne Punch Man by ONE The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Frankenstein (2025)---Netflix Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuireAcross the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire Hollow Knight: SilksongSupport 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

Effective Altruism Forum Podcast
“Historical EA funding data: 2025 update” by Jacco Rubens

Effective Altruism Forum Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 2:39


Long time lurker, first time poster - be nice please! :) I was searching for summary data of EA funding trends, but couldn't find anything more recent than Tyler's post from 2022. So I decided to update it. If this analysis is done properly anywhere, please let me know. The spreadsheet is here (some things might look weird due to importing from Excel to sheets) Observations EA grantmaking appears on a steady downward trend since 2022 / FTX. The squeeze on GH funding to support AI / other longtermist priorities appears to be really taking effect this year (though 2025 is a rough estimate and has significant uncertainty.) I am really interested in particular about the apparent drop in GW grants this year. I suspect that it is wrong or at least misleading - the metrics report suggests they are raising ~$300m p.a. from non OP donors. Not sure if I have made an error (missing direct to charity donations?) or if they are just sitting on funding with the ongoing USAID disruption. Methodology I compiled the latest grants databases from EA Funds, GiveWell, OpenPhilanthropy, and SFF. I added summary level data from ACE. To remove [...] ---Outline:(00:41) Observations(01:26) Methodology(02:12) Notes --- First published: November 14th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/NWHb4nsnXRxDDFGLy/historical-ea-funding-data-2025-update --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 93: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.93 - Jason P. Burnham & Eliane Boey

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 39:28


Stories featured in this episode:At the Arenaceous Fringes of the Phantom Nebula by Jason P. Burnham  -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/  -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -Open Jaw by Eliane Boey - https://www.elianeboey.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

The Incomparable
792: Deep Books in a Trenchcoat

The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 107:23


If you’ve been thinking of reading Science Fiction and Fantasy but had no idea where to start, we’re here to help. Our panel of longtime SF/F readers has some suggestions just for you! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, David J. Loehr, Erika Ensign, Heather Berberet and Sandra Wong.

Superfeed! from The Incomparable
The Incomparable Mothership 792: Deep Books in a Trenchcoat

Superfeed! from The Incomparable

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 107:23


If you’ve been thinking of reading Science Fiction and Fantasy but had no idea where to start, we’re here to help. Our panel of longtime SF/F readers has some suggestions just for you! Jason Snell with Aleen Simms, David J. Loehr, Erika Ensign, Heather Berberet and Sandra Wong.

Sci-fi fans
From Amateur to Pro: Inside the Writers of the Future Contest with Galaxy Press President John Goodwin

Sci-fi fans

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 50:42


Want to launch your SFF career? We sit down with John Goodwin, the driving force behind the Writers of the Future contest and host of the official WOTF podcast. John gives us the inside scoop on what the judges are truly looking for in a winning story, the massive benefits of the annual workshop, and the exact steps you need to take to grab your share of the $5,000 Grand Prize. Tune in for an episode packed with motivation and actionable advice for every emerging writer!Find out more about writers of the future here

Speccat - En spelpodcast
195. Silent Hill f

Speccat - En spelpodcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 127:54


I avsnitt 195 blir det tunga recensioner av succén Battlefield 6 och det skräckfyllda Silent Hill f. Sen fortsätter vi beta av Spooktober-projekt, med allt från Stephen King till Nightmare on Elm Street-filmerna. Dessutom: vi går igenom programmet till SFF och våra “bästa” festivalminnen. 0:26:00 Spelsegmentet1:35:00 Serie- och filmsegmentetSpel: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Keeper, BALL x PIT, Battlefield 6, Silent Hill fSerier: The StandFilmer: Nightmare on Elm Street 1-7

SFFRomCast
The SFFRomCocktail Book!

SFFRomCast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 4:46


We are interrupting our regularly scheduled entertainment to bring you news!As of today, the recipes for all the cocktails we have discussed during our six degrees of separation seasons are now available in a fun little book!This bitesize recipe book matches delicious cocktails with sci-fi and fantasy romance titles as featured on the SFFRomCast - a podcast dedicated to celebrating SFF romance!Why not treat yourself to a new book and a fun beverage from the suggestions inside? Or plug into the podcast, put your feet up and indulge in a decadent drink while Emma and Jess convince you which romantasy title to read next.With four dedicated sections, covering seasonal and classic cocktail recipes you could host the perfect spooky party, plan your poolside reading for the summer or cosy up through the winter spending the whole time reading and savouring a new tasty drink, the choice is yours! It's available in eBook and on Kindle Unlimited now, with a paperback edition coming very, very soon! You can grab it here.If you try out a recipe we'd love you to tell us about it! (Remember drink responsibly!) You can find us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SFFRomCast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, with the links to our social media and YouTube channel, where you can watch the episode with captions.All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!)

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 92: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.92 - Laura Blackwell, FJ Bergmann, & Elad Haber

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 23:31


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

Fantasy for the Ages
SFF Books I Will Never Read Again!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 18:50


Not every book is meant to be reread—and today, Jim's flying solo to talk about the other side of the bookshelf. These are the SFF books, trilogies, and series he finished once… and will never go back to. Whether they fizzled out, dragged on, or just left him scratching his head, these eight selections are ones that didn't earn a second chance.This episode follows up on Jim's recent countdown of SFF Books He Would Read Again in a Heartbeat. But this time? It's all about the ones that definitely didn't make that list.Will you agree with his takes? Will you clutch your favorite book in protest? That's half the fun. Join the conversation and let us know what you would never read again!

Fantasy for the Ages
The Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror I Would Read Again in a Heartbeat!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 17:33


Some books are so good, they don't just stick with you—they call you back. Even with more than 1,700 books waiting on my TBR, these are the SFFH novels and series I'd gladly reread anytime, anywhere.In this episode, I'm sharing my Top 10 Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror books I would read again in a heartbeat, along with a couple of honorable mentions. From epic fantasy and classic horror to space opera and post-apocalyptic survival, these stories swept me away so completely that I couldn't resist putting them back on the list—even if I've already revisited them more than once.Do you have a book or series you'd dive back into right now, no hesitation? Share your “reread favorites” in the comments—I'd love to see how your list compares with mine!And don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that bell so you don't miss future episodes. Huge thanks to our Patreon supporters for helping us bring you more SFF content every week: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction #Booktube #StephenKing #EpicFantasy #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookRecommendations #FantasyForTheAgesYouTube Channel Mentioned in This Episode:Geaux Read Books: https://www.youtube.com/@geauxreadbooks Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim's Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:15 - Episode Explanation1:55 - Honorable Mentions4:16 - The Top 1016:56 - Conclusion & Wrap-up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Fantasy for the Ages
Recent Reads: 10 Fantasy & Sci Fi Books You Might Love

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 67:36


Zach's been on a reading spree! In this episode, Jim introduces the last 10 fantasy and science fiction reads Zach has enjoyed — with spoiler-lite synopses — while Zach reacts, sets the record straight, and shares three reasons why you might want to pick each up. From grimdark battles to magical schools, from strange new worlds to unforgettable characters, this catch-up episode covers a wide range of adventures across the SFF spectrum.Which of these 10 books or series have you read? Which ones are on your TBR? Let us know in the comments — spoiler-lite please!

Green Team of the Legendarium
#330: WorldCon, Hugos, and Fandom

Green Team of the Legendarium

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 87:17


BefuddledPanda hosts Yetti, Jingalls, and Mr. Anderson in a chatty episode to discuss fandom, conventions, and literary awards. What is a fan? How do we as SFF fans engage with the genre? Why go to conventions? How to get started if you're new to cons? Do we care about literary awards? This and more in the episode.Timestamps:Fans and Fandom: 00:02:00Conventions: 00:41:00WorldCon: 00:59:00Literary Awards: 01:15:00Resources:Article about fandom namesHugo Awards: How to VoteLocus AwardsNebula AwardsWorld Science Fiction SocietyWorldConMusic is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@greenteampod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reddit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Suggestion Box: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 91: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.91 - Todd Sullivan & Marie Vibbert

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 19:11


Stories featured in this episode:Perceptually Misaligned by Todd Sullivan - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jean-Paul Garnier -The Traffic Stop by Marie Vibbert - https://www.marievibbert.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.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

Hugonauts: The Best Sci Fi Books of All Time
Interview with Robert Jackson Bennett - Author of The Tainted Cup!

Hugonauts: The Best Sci Fi Books of All Time

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 32:55


We got to interview Robert fresh from his Hugo win for The Tainted Cup - by far the best SFF book of last year! We couldn't be more excited to talk about it with him and get our burning questions answered - will there be more about the leviathans in the rest of the series?! Join the Hugonauts book club on discordOr you can watch the episode on YouTube if you prefer videoNext episode we'll be discussing the classic dystopia I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman - subscribe so you don't miss it. We talked with Robert about: 00:00 Intro 1:07 Winning the Hugo for best novel 3:04 Brent the hat-eater 4:22 Why plant life as technology? 7:58 Bringing modernity into fantasy 10:49 A fantasy empire that's the good guys 16:05 Ana Dolabra's origins 19:26 Will we learn more about the titans? 21:07 Teasers about the 3rd book 22:08 RJB's other fantasy series 23:53 Mild spoilers - Din and Ana's quirks

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 90: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.90 - Tara Campbell & Brandon Case

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 22:39


Stories featured in this episode:Just Let Me Help by Tara Campbell - http://taracampbell.com -music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -Jackpot God by Brandon Case - https://brandoncase.net/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.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

United Public Radio
The Authors Quill today illustrator Lazarus Black author Robert J_ Sawyer

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 128:58


LAZARUS BLACK Writers of the Future Winner – Biography Lazarus Black is an American author of genre fiction living under the shadow of a Pacific Northwest volcano with three Goddesses, his wife and two daughters. “Psychic Poker” is Lazarus's first sale, but hardly his last. It juxtaposes poker, the synthesis of probability and human behavior, with psychic powers, the solution to both probability and the chaos of free will. What if every player is psychic? What if no player has an advantage? What if their lives are at stake? But the strength of the story is in the reluctant main character: Tyson Young, a middle-aged Aussie with an acute wit. Lazarus writes from life. His stories are inspired by the diverse communities he has lived in, plus friends and family across the globe. He specifically attacks stereotypes and reinvents tropes to reflect authentic experiences that are sometimes stranger than fiction. He once earned a free funeral until the mortician learned his name was Lazarus and a good laugh was had by all (bystanders included). A true lover of learning, Lazarus has traversed North America dozens of times, has been a professional artist, advertising creative, software developer, database designer, epigrapher, executive, educator, inventor, game designer, pool hustler, heathen clergyman, machinist's apprentice, glass blower, scholar, actor, many other roles, and now published author of fiction. He hopes you enjoy “Psychic Poker” and look forward to reading more from him in the future. For more about Lazarus go to www.lazarus.black ROBERT J. SAWYER Bestselling Author, Writers of the Future Judge – Biography Dr. Robert J. Sawyer, called “the dean of Canadian science fiction” by The Ottawa Citizen, has won all three of the science fiction field's top honors for best novel of the year, the Hugo, the Nebula and the John W. Campbell Memorial Award, as well as eleven Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Awards (Auroras). The ABC TV series Flash Forward was based on his novel of the same name. Maclean's: Canada's Weekly Newsmagazine says, “By any reckoning, Sawyer is among the most successful Canadian authors ever.” Sawyer's novels are top-ten mainstream bestsellers in Canada. His twenty-three novels include Frameshift, Factoring Humanity, Calculating God, Wake and the Neanderthal Parallax trilogy: Hominids, Humans, Hybrids. He's often seen on TV, including such programs as Rivera Live with Geraldo Rivera, Canada AM and Saturday Night at the Movies, and he's a frequent science commentator for Discovery Channel Canada, CBC Newsworld and CBC Radio. Sawyer holds an honorary doctorate from Laurentian University and has taught writing at the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, Humber College, the National University of Ireland and the Banff Centre. He edits Robert J. Sawyer Books, the science fiction imprint of Red Deer Press. He was born in Ottawa in 1960, and now lives near Toronto with his wife, poet Carolyn Clink. He has served as a judge since 2005. “The list of past winners and runners-up reads like a Who's Who of the last quarter century of the SF/F field. And the physical anthologies—packed with brilliant stories and thoughtful essays, all wonderfully illustrated by the artist winners—is always a joy to behold: a terrific book, and a terrific launch to the careers of the latest batch of the very best new writers in the field.” —Robert J. Sawyer Find out more at: www.sfwriter.com

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
BONUS EPISODE- "You're still going to have blind spots if you are that much separated in power from the people you are trying to help." An interview WITH JORDAN IFUEKO

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 63:37


Send us a textHannah and Laura were so thrilled to be joined by author, Jordan Ifueko, to discuss her Raybearer duology and her most recent release, The Maid and the Crocodile!! Jordan discusses how she develops characters who challenge societal norms, her interest in the working class and its representation, and writing about parental trauma for a younger audience. She also shares about a book that she is currently writing that will come out in Spring of 2026!**This episode contains SPOILERS for The Maid and the Crocodile and mild spoilers for Raybearer and Redemptor. **Be sure to follow Jordan online at:JORDAN IFUEKO - New York Times Bestseller AuthorInstagram: @jordanifuekoPlease request Jordan's books, Raybearer, Redemptor, and The Maid and the Crocodile at your local library or purchase them from your local indie bookstore!!Media Mentions:Raybearer by Jordan IfuekoRedemptor by Jordan IfuekoThe Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan IfuekoThe Genie Game by Jordan IfuekoHowl's Moving Castle by Dianne Wynne JonesHowl's Moving Castle---HBO MaxCharlotte Bronte's worksFrozen---Disney+Tangled---Disney+Pokémon Detective Pikachu---AppleTVSeverance---AppleTVSinners---HBO MaxA People's History of the United States by Howard ZinnDream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieSupport 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

Fantasy for the Ages
Top 10 Millennial Sci-Fi and Fantasy Authors You Need to Know!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 27:53


Join the conversation as we delve into the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy writing, where Millennials are making their mark! From epic fantasy quests to dystopian futures, this new generation of writers is bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. In this episode, we'll explore how Millennials are attempting a take-over of SFF writing, what's driving this trend, and what it means for the future of the genre. Whether you're a fan of authors like Tamsyn Muir, V.E. Schwab, or Becky Chambers, or you're just curious about the next big thing in SFF, this episode is for you!#FantasyForTheAges #Fantasy #SFF #FantasyFiction #SciFi #ScienceFiction #BestFantasy #BestSciFi #BookRecommendations #TBR #ReadingRecommendations #booktube #booktuberWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

For Your Reference
SFF - Mistress Dispeller, Farming the Revolution & How to Train Your Dragon

For Your Reference

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 53:30


Send us a textThis week we wrap up SFF reviewing Mistress Dispeller, Orwell: 2+2=5, Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, Farming the Revolution, Make It Look Real & How to Train Your Dragon.Interviews below…Mistress DispellerMake It Look RealWebsite | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Dice in Mind
Episode 150: Our Liege Jim Johnson: The Sesquicentennial Episode

Dice in Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 166:08


It's our sesquicentennial episode! Jim Johnson was born about the same time Apollo XII landed on the moon (and has always been kinda spacey) and shares a birthday with the Kindle. He is the author of the Pistols and Pyramids weird western series and the Potomac Shadows urban fantasy series. He's also written a bunch of other stuff in and around the SFF genres and pen and paper RPGs. He's currently the project manager and line editor for Modiphius's Star Trek Adventures RPG. Please check out these relevant links: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Books on Amazon Welcome to Dice in Mind, a podcast hosted by Bradley Browne and Jason Kaufman to explore the intersection of life, games, science, music, philosophy, and creativity through interviews with leading creatives. All are welcome in this space. Royalty-free music "Night Jazz Beats" courtesy of flybirdaudio.

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)
Ep. 156- Harry Dresden dates himself. (Dead Beat)

On Wednesdays We Read (OWWR Pod)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 69:09


Send us a textHannah and Laura are wrapping up their discussion of Jim Butcher's Dead Beat by discussing the characters and themes. They question Harry's relationships, wonder about his mental health, and make guesses about what is next to come in the series. They also chat about a movie soundtrack Laura is loving, a Slavic folklore novella that Hannah recently read, and an actor whose presence in movies makes Hannah instantly fall asleep.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Dead Beat by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 32 min 5 secs. ***CW for the episode: discussions of death, mental illness, violence, sex, gore, blood, memory loss, vampiresMedia Mentions:Dead Beat by Jim Butcher Conan O'Brien Must Go---HBO Max KPop Demon Hunters---Netflix Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo When Among Crows by Veronica Roth King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby The Umbrella Academy---Netflix Blank Check podcast O Brother, Where Art Thou? ---Netflix Blood Simple---AppleTV  The Fugitive---Prime Video Taskmaster: New Zealand---YouTube Rapport: Friendship, Solidarity, Communion, Empathy by Martha Wells Support 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

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 89: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.89 - Toshiya Kamei, Ali Trotta, & James Machell

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 20:57


Stories and poetry featured in this episode:Beautiful Game by Toshiya Kamei - music by Phog Masheeen - https://phogmasheeen.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -I, Robot by Ali Trotta - https://www.alitrotta.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.com -read by Jean-Paul Garnier -Trip Through Eternity by James Machell - https://www.youtube.com/@Fell-Purpose -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.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

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast
"I'm Not A Wizard. I'm A Wizard! ARGH!" - Elder Race with Town At The Edge of Tomorrow Bourbon Whiskey

Beards, Books, and Bourbon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 61:51


In this episode, Stephen and Mark return to the work of Adrian Tchaikovsky in his novella "Elder Race". Once again, Tchaikovksy blends science fiction with fantasy in an almost Arthurian epic quest of unintended consequences, mistaken identities, mythic expectations, and the inevitable march of time. A SFF story needs an SFF bourbon whiskey to pair with it. So, Stephen and Mark finally crack open a bottle they've been holding onto for a while. Filmland Spirits presents The Town At The Edge of Tomorrow bourbon whiskey. Adrian Tchaikovsky, science fiction and fantasy author Filmland Spirits

Fantasy for the Ages
MOST OVERLOOKED SFF Books of the 1970s Revealed?

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 30:30


Get ready to discover the hidden gems of science fiction and fantasy literature! In this episode, Jim's counting down the most overlooked SFF books of the 1970s that deserve more attention. From forgotten classics to under-appreciated authors, we're diving into a decade that shaped the genre. Join us as we explore the lesser-known SFF novels of the 1970s that will make you wonder how you ever missed them. Whether you're a seasoned SFF fan or just looking to expand your reading list, this episode is for you!#FantasyForTheAges #SFF #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #UnderratedBooks #FantasyFiction #BookRecommendations #TBR #HiddenGems #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Alteration: https://t.ly/PSwgQAnd Chaos Died: https://t.ly/eYohvThe Black Corridor: https://t.ly/ClJxpThe Book of Skulls: https://t.ly/nmgFrDhalgren: https://t.ly/NywfiDoctor Rat: https://t.ly/V7jMAThe Dream Master: https://t.ly/HeXEBDying Inside: https://t.ly/VsNlfThe Embedding: https://t.ly/z_R2SEngine Summer: https://t.ly/UYrz_The Female Man: https://t.ly/Cio7JFlow My Tears, the Policeman Said: https://t.ly/OODnPThe Forgotten Beasts of Eld: https://t.ly/nPy5rThe Godwhale: https://t.ly/xnOR2High Rise: https://t.ly/zI6XUThe Hour of the Star: https://t.ly/IPPKKIn the Ocean of Night: https://t.ly/rhINIThe Inverted World: https://t.ly/BX0ctThe Iron Dream: https://t.ly/ZU2f4On Wings of Song: https://t.ly/kQrhLThe Riddle-Master of Hed: https://t.ly/3rjPxRiddley Walker: https://t.ly/KA5mxThe Road to Corlay: https://t.ly/3wg9QTime and Again: https://t.ly/5fvsOWalk to the End of the World: https://t.ly/1Cb9KWatership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-yWhere Late the Sweet Birds Sang: https://t.ly/1Vy50Who Fears the Devil?: https://t.ly/pKqnNWoman on the Edge of Time: https://t.ly/DrrgOThe Year of the Quiet Sun: https://t.ly/Vtiy0Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Fantasy for the Ages
What Are The MOST OVERLOOKED SFF Books Of The Year? (Part 1: The '60s)

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 28:45


Discover the hidden gems of science fiction and fantasy literature! In this episode, we're counting down the most overlooked SFF books of each year since 1960, books that deserve attention from the book community. From debut authors to under-appreciated series, we're shining a light on the books that flew under the radar. Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just looking for something new to read, this video is perfect for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve and discover their next favorite book. So, what are the most overlooked SFF books of the year? For Part 1 of this series, let's dive into the 1960's and find out!#FantasyForTheAges #SFF #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #UnderratedBooks #FantasyFiction #BookRecommendations #TBR #HiddenGems #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Bug Jack Barron: https://t.ly/nznD1The Butterfly Kid: https://t.ly/gFT2MChocky: https://t.ly/_ZRCHDark Universe: https://t.ly/o2JToDay Million: https://t.ly/zW-26The Death of Grass: https://t.ly/uInLwDr. Bloodmoney, or How We Got Along After the Bomb: https://t.ly/1v2wrThe Dragon Masters: https://t.ly/lKHV5The Drowned World: https://t.ly/tk5wWEmpire Star: https://t.ly/wGoo1The Final Programme: https://t.ly/lgAVNThe Genocides: https://t.ly/WGaUiThe High Crusade: https://t.ly/4XRKPHothouse: https://t.ly/oytXMJourney Beyond Tomorrow: https://t.ly/_K-N6 The Last Castle: https://t.ly/IWH3TMacroscope: https://t.ly/Ei4s_Nova Express: https://t.ly/S5IMyPast Master: https://t.ly/HnNXaPicnic on Paradise: https://t.ly/dPskxA Plague of Demons: https://t.ly/R0_ttThe Reefs of Earth: https://t.ly/t0oR_Rogue Moon: https://t.ly/9upssThe Squares of the City: https://t.ly/jCu9SThe Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch: https://t.ly/yudAETime is the Simplest Thing: https://t.ly/SskT1Titus Alone: https://t.ly/ap-vjThe Whole Man: https://t.ly/FmsPFA Wizard of Earthsea: https://t.ly/pJ922The World Swappers: https://t.ly/luAVnWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Fantasy for the Ages
Top Science Fiction and Fantasy By The Decade: 1950s to Today!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 21:20


Time for a wrap-up episode for this series! We've already identified the top three science fiction and fantasy novels of every year since 1950, based on the data of sales, awards, and fan ratings. Crunching the numbers in the same manner as in the prior episodes, now by viewer request I've determined the three best SFF novels of the entire decade. Which ones reign supreme for the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, and 2020s so far? Let's find out!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #ClassicBooks #NebulaAwards #LocusAwards #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Ancillary Justice: https://t.ly/EVQFYThe Chronicles of Narnia: https://t.ly/AbE34The Diamond Age: https://t.ly/t1sUqDune: https://t.ly/4_w_kEnder's Game: https://t.ly/Z62MeFahrenheit 451: https://t.ly/yDP9UA Game of Thrones: https://t.ly/o7bq0Gateway: https://t.ly/xo_kAHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://t.ly/9p0XFHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: https://t.ly/JFuHuHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: https://t.ly/3_MH7House of Earth and Blood: https://t.ly/Pc9IIThe Hunger Games: https://t.ly/E4GSFThe Left Hand of Darkness: https://t.ly/avJCxThe Lord of the Rings: https://t.ly/1eEP9The Martian: https://t.ly/9Ty2EThe Ministry of Time: https://t.ly/uiKukThe Mists of Avalon: https://t.ly/3e3l3The Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgNeuromancer: https://t.ly/lN79IProject Hail Mary: https://t.ly/WWjb-Rendezvous with Rama: https://t.ly/CysvnRingworld: https://t.ly/8I4giStranger in a Strange Land: https://t.ly/gXvOpWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Fantasy for the Ages
What are the BEST SFF Novels of the 2010s?

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 30:54


Join the discussion as we dive into the world of science fiction and fantasy to find out what are the best SFF novels from each year of the 2010s. From acclaimed authors like Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson, to hidden gems and debut novels that took the world by surprise, this list has it all. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just looking for your next great read, this episode is for you. So sit back, relax, and let's find out what's the best SFF novel of the 2010s!Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?11/22/63: https://t.ly/TlX-VAbaddon's Gate: https://t.ly/XsxtoAge of Myth: https://t.ly/rBIv6All the Birds in the Sky: https://t.ly/d9WoFThe Alloy of Law: https://t.ly/HRI1xAncillary Justice: https://t.ly/EVQFYAncillary Sword: https://t.ly/Dt9ciArtemis: https://t.ly/gw8AoArtificial Condition: https://t.ly/qc9AyThe Bands of Mourning: https://t.ly/FVzhuThe Blinding Knife: https://t.ly/z73TBBoneshaker: https://t.ly/i-xWaThe Book of Life: https://t.ly/QXTNgThe Broken Eye: https://t.ly/E02cFCirce: https://t.ly/sZaznChildren of Blood and Bone: https://t.ly/x4qfTA Closed and Common Orbit: https://t.ly/UZyezCold Days: https://t.ly/q_WtCThe Collapsing Empire: https://t.ly/0U8WxThe Crippled God: https://t.ly/TghpcA Dance With Dragons: https://t.ly/cmOLNDark Age: https://t.ly/6zlIlDarkdawn: https://t.ly/KCpxmA Darker Shade of Magic: https://t.ly/44tGCA Discovery of Witches: https://t.ly/rF2KTDivergent: https://t.ly/Rfb-nDoctor Sleep: https://t.ly/Ni3v1Embassytown: https://t.ly/stWGNAn Ember in the Ashes: https://t.ly/sqgfpEmperor of Thorns: https://t.ly/r2m2RFeed: https://t.ly/sHLzhThe Fifth Season: https://t.ly/FzjKpA Gathering of Shadows: https://t.ly/XhBTZGhost Story: https://t.ly/N4QCfGideon the Ninth: https://t.ly/YssfkThe Goblin Emperor: https://t.ly/bXshNGolden Son: https://t.ly/X2BOuHeir of Novron: https://t.ly/orLJYThe Heroes: https://t.ly/yJe-nThe Hundred Thousand Kingdoms: https://t.ly/rGQj3Illuminae: https://t.ly/Rco2zIron Gold: https://t.ly/OkOuaJade City: https://t.ly/qGjvSKing of Thorns: https://t.ly/8gAERLeviathan Wakes: https://t.ly/muEYaThe Long Earth: https://t.ly/6CxbSThe Martian: https://t.ly/9Ty2EA Memory of Light: https://t.ly/HvE8CMiddlegame: https://t.ly/ZOJ6wMockingjay: https://t.ly/zF5FaMorning Star: https://t.ly/KIwpmNinth House: https://t.ly/emk41Oathbringer: https://t.ly/7bhmmThe Obelisk Gate: https://t.ly/oKGptThe Ocean at the End of the Lane: https://t.ly/U3WdAReady Player One: https://t.ly/mjz1TRecursion: https://t.ly/NjzloRed Country: https://t.ly/YJkvNRed Sister: https://t.ly/q2t_LRedshirts: https://t.ly/_ZPHkThe Republic of Thieves: https://t.ly/PielJShadows of Self: https://t.ly/mfaVeSix of Crows: https://t.ly/ZAcu9Skin Game: https://t.ly/MEvPwSpinning Silver: https://t.ly/SI3Q7The Starless Sea: https://t.ly/5Lb8QThe Stone Sky: https://t.ly/dOyUHThis is How You Lose the Time War: https://t.ly/zPdNwToo Like the Lightning: https://t.ly/69riiTowers of Midnight: https://t.ly/iHXt-Uprooted: https://t.ly/08qm3Vengeful: https://t.ly/icxcsThe Way of Kings: https://t.ly/WSI9CThe Wind Through the Keyhole: https://t.ly/LwmlLThe Wise Man's Fear: https://t.ly/zKufnWool: https://t.ly/-qJ9kWords of Radiance: https://t.ly/PmZF4Ways to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheages————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

For Your Reference
SFF - It Was Just An Accident, Happyend & Slanted

For Your Reference

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 47:28


Send us a textWe continue our SFF coverage by covering political commentary films across the Asia Pacific: It Was Just An Accident, Happyend, Slanted, Stranger Eyes & The Haka Party Incident.Check out interviews we have for these films:https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-slanted-writer-director-amy-wang/https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-the-haka-party-incident-director-katie-wolfe/Also KT did a written review of Happyend over on Novastream:https://novastreamnetwork.com/movies/happyend-sff-review/Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

For Your Reference
SFF - The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & My Father's Shadow

For Your Reference

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 58:44


Send us a textIn our first episode of SFF coverage we are covering African/Black films: How to Build a Library, The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, My Father's Shadow & BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions.Check out interviews we have for these films:Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King (video & audio)Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni (audio)Interview with “My Father's Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr. (video & audio)Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Dragon Babies
Episode 142 - The Never War, by D.J. MacHale

Dragon Babies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 103:30


We're returning to D.J. MacHale's Pendragon series with The Never War! This ridiculous (complimentary) alternate reality historical fiction sees Bobby heading to New York City, 1937. He's supposed to stop the Hindenburg from exploding and save the passengers aboard - OR IS HE??? We meet the wonderful Gunny, watch Spader go full Inigo Montoya and wonder how the heck Courtney and Mark are doing. Enjoy butterfly effect fury, concerns about parallel worlds sharing the same timeline, why Bobby can't just go kill Hitler and whether he's trapped in a cycle of grief avoidance. Ya know, regular middle grade SFF stuff!*Note - in spite of a promise to talk at length about season 2 of The Rehearsal, my favorite piece of media from 2025 so far, we had so much to say that there wasn't a chance to get to it. If you would like to discuss the intersection between The Rehearsal and The Never War, I beg you - get in touch.EPISODE MEDIAOther Pendragon episodes:The Merchant of DeathThe Lost City of FaarAdventure Time Islands miniseries episode - Imaginary ResourcesMUSIC - Pippin the Hunchback and Thatched Villagers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Fantasy for the Ages
Mind Blowing Sci-Fi & Fantasy Novels from the 2000s You Won't Believe!

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 29:52


Prepare to have your mind blown by the most epic science fiction and fantasy novels from the 2000s that will leave you speechless! From hidden gems to bestsellers, this episode countdown reveals the most unforgettable SFF books of the decade, some of which you won't believe you missed. Whether you're a seasoned fantasy and/or sci-fi reader or just looking for your next great adventure, this list has got you covered. So, sit back, relax, and get ready to discover the most mind-blowing novels of fantasy and science fiction from the 2000s that will transport you to new worlds and ignite your imagination!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #NebulaAwards #ClassicLiterature #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?Altered Carbon: https://t.ly/8qUi-American Gods: https://t.ly/e_8taAnathem: https://t.ly/Iph54Blood of Elves: https://t.ly/jwP2rThe Bonehunters: https://t.ly/kX-q2The Briar King: https://t.ly/7Ku03Camouflage: https://t.ly/6iORuCatching Fire: https://t.ly/DUcyACloud Atlas: https://t.ly/759HMCryptonomicon: https://t.ly/EfF5eDarwin's Radio: https://t.ly/dFkluDust of Dreams: https://t.ly/vdJWaA Feast for Crows: https://t.ly/wrXylThe Ghost Brigades: https://t.ly/5j5okGoing Postal: https://t.ly/IcnvtThe Graveyard Book: https://t.ly/IB81RHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: https://t.ly/9p0XFHarry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: https://t.ly/SPALRHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: https://t.ly/JFuHuHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: https://t.ly/7CZTXThe Hero of Ages: https://t.ly/sut6LHis Majesty's Dragon: https://t.ly/BrOkWThe Hunger Games: https://t.ly/E4GSFIlium: https://t.ly/hAcQVJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: https://t.ly/8MoJBThe Lies of Locke Lamora: https://t.ly/1UV3hLight: https://t.ly/gmxSiLittle Brother: https://t.ly/4k_CqThe Magicians: https://t.ly/Uyuy8Memories of Ice: https://t.ly/N45ptThe Name of the Wind: https://t.ly/ndJbgOld Man's War: https://t.ly/70DbkOmbria in Shadow: https://t.ly/JU-esPaladin of Souls: https://t.ly/t7UugPattern Recognition: https://t.ly/yY6T_Perdido Street Station: https://t.ly/BMosBThe Quantum Rose: https://t.ly/m7gTYRainbow's End: https://t.ly/f-_2TThe Scar: https://t.ly/IAMAMSeeker: https://t.ly/9c6qBThe Skinner: https://t.ly/d7cVKSpeed of Dark: https://t.ly/NCTZzSpin: https://t.ly/dURIhStorm Front: https://t.ly/eJ5CQA Storm of Swords: https://t.ly/FEoNcThe Way of Shadows: https://t.ly/jfqhzThe Year of the Flood: https://t.ly/Y3V1WThe Yiddish Policemen's Union: https://t.ly/NcCFwWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

SFF Addicts
Ep. 159: Infusing Politics into SFF with Kate Elliott (Writing Masterclass)

SFF Addicts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 63:50


Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and Greta Kelly as they delve into a writing masterclass on Infusing Politics into SFF with author Kate Elliott. During the episode, Kate deconstructs the meaning of politics in sci-fi and fantasy, including why SFF and politics meld so well, choosing political themes for your story/world, revealing politics through characters, political biases, nuance and empathy, in-groups/out-groups and "otherness", using environment and geography to convey politics, "access" as a foundation for political structures and more.NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Kate. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one.LINKS MENTIONED:- Where to start with Kate Elliott's novelsOUR SPONSOR:Transference by Ian Patterson is a sci-fi dystopia that dissects what it means to be human in a city where diseases can be transferred.Transference is available now in eBook and paperback. Purchase it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:Thank you Ian Patterson, David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Christopher R. DuBois, Tai, Luke A. Winch and GavinGuile for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.SUPPORT THE SHOW:- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more)- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friendsEMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kate Elliott is the bestselling author of The Sun Chronicles, the Crown of Stars series, the Spiritwalker series and more. Her latest release is The Witch Roads, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.Find Kate on ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠her personal website⁠.ABOUT OUR HOSTS:Adrian M. Gibson is the author of Mushroom Blues, which you can purchase ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.M.J. Kuhn is the author of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ Thick as Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find M.J. on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Greta Kelly is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Queen of Days⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Frozen Crown and The Seventh Queen.Find Greta on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MUSIC:Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFXOutro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by DivionAD ATTRIBUTION:- Music: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Corporate Advertising Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by SigmaMusicArt / "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Synthetic Deception⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by GioeleFazzeri- Video:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Svavar Halldorsson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gorodenkoff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠artlab⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob Wackerhausen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FHP Animation Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SweetBunFactory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shivkantsharma07⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iLexx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ circotasu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Astragal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alasabyss

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times
Episode 88: Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times Ep.88 - Renan Bernardo & Eric Fomley

Space Cowboy Books Presents: Simultaneous Times

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 34:54


Stories featured in this episode:Plucking Flowers from My Garden of Poison by Renan Bernardo - https://www.renanbernardo.com/ -music by TSG - https://tsgmusic.bandcamp.com/ -read by the Jenna Hanchey -Memory Scrape by Eric Fomley - https://ericfomleyblog.wordpress.com/ -music by Doctor Auxiliary - https://doctorauxiliary.bandcamp.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

Fantasy for the Ages
Discover the AMAZING SFF Books That Defined the 1970s?

Fantasy for the Ages

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 26:02


Join me on a thrilling journey through the most iconic Science Fiction and Fantasy books of the 1970s! In this episode, we'll explore the groundbreaking novels that shaped the genre, from classic authors like Asimov and Le Guin to lesser-known gems that deserve more attention. Whether you're a seasoned SFF fan or just discovering the wonders of this incredible decade, you won't want to miss this fascinating trip down memory lane. So sit back, relax, and get ready to uncover the AMAZING SFF books that defined the 1970s!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #Classics #ClassicLiterature #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Blue Sword: https://t.ly/8FwR3Children of Dune: https://t.ly/bfTU-The Dark is Rising: https://t.ly/4H2cjDhalgren: https://t.ly/NywfiThe Dispossessed: https://t.ly/WK1qrDoorways in the Sand: https://t.ly/MPqlHDreamsnake: https://t.ly/lcsgbThe Forever War: https://t.ly/DmVBhThe Forgotten Beasts of Eld: https://t.ly/nPy5rThe Fountains of Paradise: https://t.ly/Yc4QFGateway: https://t.ly/xo_kAThe Gods Themselves: https://t.ly/Ei9qKThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: https://t.ly/_lsy5The Hollow Hills: https://t.ly/Y4azoKindred: https://t.ly/Z1wXIThe Lathe of Heaven: https://t.ly/HmfEWLord Foul's Bane: https://t.ly/gMP0oMan Plus: https://t.ly/Box7SThe Princess Bride: https://t.ly/SuswQRendezvous with Rama: https://t.ly/CysvnRingworld: https://t.ly/8I4giSalem's Lot: https://t.ly/dWAxoThe Sheep Look Up: https://t.ly/gjb8MThe Silmarillion: https://t.ly/iX9LiThe Stand: https://t.ly/UG_4mThe Sword of Shannara: https://t.ly/X6MvmA Time of Changes: https://t.ly/XPwC_The Tombs of Atuan: https://t.ly/LFs2qWatership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-yWhere Late the Sweet Birds Sang: https://t.ly/IQnxsWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

StarShipSofa
StarShipSofa 758 Pedro Iniguez

StarShipSofa

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 59:33


Pedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker, Elgin, and Rhysling Award-nominated horror and science-fiction writer from Los Angeles, California. He is the author of Mexicans on the Moon: Speculative Poetry from a Possible Future, and Fever Dreams of a Parasite, among others. Forthcoming books include his SFF collection, Echoes and Embers: Speculative Stories, and his debut picture book, The Fib, which are slated for 2025 releases.This story originally appeared in Infinite Constellations, 2023.Narrated by: Mary MurphyMary is a New York based actor/voice-over artist. She loves the world of audio drama and is delighted to be back on board the StarShipSofa. She has performed in theatre, film, TV, animation, radio, and video games. A few of her recent credits include the one-woman play An Evening With Lola Montez, It's A Wonderful Life, a streamed performance of the piece Near Nellie Bly, Divination of The Three for Asheville Fringe, and the audio dramas Frontier Gentleman, Chinook, and Newfield. She can be heard voicing various characters for Disney, GoKidGo, LeapFrog, the Center For New American Media, Audible, and Audimance. She has also been a regular performer on the audio drama series Fireside Mystery Theatre, The NoSleep Podcast, The Wicked Library, To the Manor Borne By Robots, and Campfire Radio Theater. marymurphyonline.comFact: Looking Back At Genre History by Amy H SturgisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kobo Writing Life Podcast
#371 – Writing Fictional Futures with Grace Flahive

Kobo Writing Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 41:02


In this episode, we are joined by Canadian-born, UK-based debut author Grace Flahive, whose humorous and heart-warming speculative fiction novel, Palm Meridian, was recently published by Simon & Schuster Canada. Palm Meridian is described as "a rollicking, big-hearted story of long-lost love, friendship, and a life well-lived, set at a Florida retirement resort for queer women, on the last day of resident Hannah Cardin's life." We were so excited to be joined by Grace to discuss her writing career, her previous work in publishing, and more. Be sure to grab a copy of Palm Meridian, available on Kobo now! We spoke to Grace about her journey to becoming an author, what inspired her to write this story, how she depicted death and mortality in her novel alongside levity and humour, why she chose to focus her story on the queer community, what makes this novel speculative fiction, and much more! Follow Grace on Instagram to learn more.

The Curb | Culture. Unity. Reviews. Banter.
Sydney Film Festival Interview: Zoe Pepper on the dark housing-crisis comedy delight that is Birthright

The Curb | Culture. Unity. Reviews. Banter.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 32:28


Zoe Pepper mines the generational wealth divide for all its worth in the acidic WA-made comedy Birthright. Cory (a perfectly cast deadpan Travis Jeffery) and his very pregnant wife Jasmine (an equally deadpan and delightful Maria Angelico) are getting the shaft from their rental. Stuffed in more ways than one, they load up all they can into the boot of their car and trundle off to the sanctuary of mum and dad, Cory's baby-boomer parents, Richard and Lyn (pitch perfect casting of Michael Hurst and Linda Cropper).Cory's parents live in a swanky abode in a leafy green suburb somewhere in Perth. Their house has more rooms than they need, with costly, barely used furniture swaddled in sheets and blankets to protect them from dust. Their home feels, well, a little soulless, like the misused result of decades of wealth accumulation; by any other name they might be called 'hoarders'.I couldn't help but unleash my praise on Zoe in the following interview, one which explores the foundations of the film, its relevance to now, the casting process, and the joys of bringing dark comedy to life on screen. I also apply a misreading to the film about a rock that Richard holds during one scene, summoning the name of one Scott Morrison, and alluding to his infamous embrace of coal in Parliament House.Birthright is the kind of film that'll shine with an audience, and for Aussies in Sydney, they'll get the chance to do so on Thursday 12 June, with two more sessions on 13 and 14 June at the Sydney Film Festival. Check out SFF.org.au for tickets and more details.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sydney Film Festival: Amalie Atkins on the warm hug of a film that is Agatha's Almanac

The Curb | Culture. Unity. Reviews. Banter.

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 43:41


Amalie Atkins loving documentary Agatha's Almanac follows Agatha Bock, Amalie's aunt, as she lives her life on a farm in southern Manitoba, tending to the vegetables, beans, and the soil. She preserves the heirloom seeds she has nurtured and maintained for decades, connecting her to her families past, and tenderly supporting herself using traditional methods. Agatha is also 90 years old, with her connection to the soil being a life-enriching experience.The charm of the film not only comes from Agatha's connection to her farming skills, but also from the various stories about her life that she tells. Whether it's the different suitors who have proposed to her over the years, or an accident that she had while tending to a window, or in one poignant moment, her memories of her siblings who have passed, Agatha's stories show a life fully lived with love, sadness, and joy.Agatha's Almanac is shot on 16-mm film, creating a warm, tangible feeling that lingers through every frame. The kiss of the sun on a cold day is felt so keenly, with the varied shades of green lifting spirits as the joyous score of 'Green garden music' plays over the soundtrack. The film was shot with an all-female crew over six years, culminating in an experience that is unexpected and delightful, like a warm hug you had no idea you needed.The following interview with Amalie was recorded ahead of the films screenings at the Sydney Film Festival on 6, 7 and 9 June, where she will be in attendance for Q&A sessions. In this chat, Amalie talks about the tangible nature of the film, one that is interspersed with shots of much-loved gloves, of Amalie's fabric-based artwork, and of course, of the gardens. She also talks about getting to bring her families history to life on screen. We also talk about intergenerational love, and why passing along work practices is important. I had a delight watching Agatha's Almanac, and that delight was matched by this charming discussion with Amalie. To find out more about her work, visit AmalieAtkins.ca, and to pick up tickets to the film, visit SFF.org.au.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Sydney Film Festival Interview: Sean Byrne, Jai Courtney, and Hassie Harrison on the bloody brutality of Dangerous Animals

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 19:35


Queensland: Beautiful one day, deadly the next! For American drifter Zephyr (Hassie Harrison) the gorgeous Gold Coast supplies her with great surfing and anonymity where she can leave her dark past behind. For psychopathic fisherman Tucker (Jai Courtney) the ocean provides him with a living, but his real interest lie in dying: the death of those he reels on to his boat to feed the sharks.Sean Byrne's Dangerous Animals harkens back to Ozsploiation in the best way. It's brutal, quick paced, and one hell of a survival horror. Sharks plus serial killer – the perfect bait for Aussie entertainment.Nadine Whitney spoke with Jai Courtney, Sean Byrne, and Hassie Harrison about dipping their toes into shark infested waters.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories from storytellers to a wider audience.Dangerous Animals screens at the Sydney Film Festival on 6 June 2025. Tickets are available via SFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sword and Laser
#509 - New Achievement!

The Sword and Laser

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 52:04


We wrap up Dungeon Crawler Carl, including our horrible imitations of Jeff Hays. Plus, we announce the next pick for May and ponder data-driven determinations of the best SFF books of Tom's life.