Podcasts about southern reach

Episode 169 is another instalment of Page to Screen, where we read a book, watch the screen adaptation, and talk about both. This time we're discussing Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer and the 2018 film adaptation of the same name, directed by Alex Garland. Show NotesThe book and the movie are so different, but they're both so good in their own ways!We can't wait to read the rest of the books in the Southern Reach series: Authority, Acceptance, and Absolution. Neither of us had ever heard of the New Weird literary genre, which Vandermeer is considered a part of, but we are here for it.We continue to take a firm stance against deckled edges on books. Our next episode we'll be talking about the graphic novel Alone in Space by Tillie Walden, a collection of Walden's early short comics,Read our latest blog post, March 2025 Book Releases for Comfort Reading, where Gen rounds up anticipated March releases. (Which are now all out for you to read! Comfort not guaranteed.) Other Books and Media MentionedWonderbook by Jeff VandermeerHummingbird Salamander by Jeff VandermeerThe Martian by Andy WeirProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirGiden the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirEat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria GriffinPan's LabyrinthMulholland DriveOther Page to Screen Episodes151: Under the Bridge130: Silence of the Lambs119: Fight Club102: Little Women91: The Martian80: Jurassic Park61: If Beale Street Could Talk48: Mystic River27: The Virgin Suicides18: Sharp ObjectsDon't forget to follow us on Instagram and check out our website!

In this weekly update, Steve discusses his recent readings, including 'Absolution' from the Southern Reach series and 'Dead House Gates' from the Malazan Book of the Fallen. He reflects on the themes of war and the impact of reading on personal growth. Additionally, he addresses the ongoing conversation about why men may not read as much, emphasizing the availability of diverse literature and the importance of reading for everyone.Send us a messageSupport the showFilm Chewing Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2235582/followLens Chewing on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lenschewingSpeculative Speculations: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/speculative-speculationsSupport the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7EQ7XWFUP6K9EJoin Riverside.fm: https://riverside.fm/?via=steve-l

If you feel like your phone is tracking your every move, or that AI is getting a little too advanced for comfort… You're not the only one. Helen Phillips' latest dystopian thriller, Hum, is set in a near future where climate change has devastated life as we know it — and superintelligent robots have become an irreplaceable part of society. Helen talks to Mattea Roach about her complicated relationship with technology, parenting in the digital age and reclaiming our humanity through the little joys. If you enjoyed this conversation, check out these episodes:Jeff VanderMeer: How his blockbuster Southern Reach series reflects our own fight against climate changeNalo Hopkinson: How Caribbean folktales inspired her fantastical novel, Blackheart Man

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Jeff Vandermeer discusses his new Southern Reach novel, Absolution.

When Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach series was first published 10 years ago, it was a sensation. The mysterious environmental phenomenon known as Area X captivated readers and inspired a movie. Now the saga continues with a highly anticipated fourth installment, Absolution. Jeff talks to Mattea Roach about the inspiration behind the series, dealing with climate threats to his home in Florida and what fiction can teach us about our own environmental crisis.

President Biden formally apologized on Friday to tribal communities for the federal Indian boarding schools that operated for 150 years and separated Native American children from their families. Native News Online founder Levi Rickert reacts. Then, are you having a hard time remembering things? Experts say they're seeing more people in their 20s, 30s and 40s experience memory issues. Boston College psychology professor Elizabeth Kensinger joins us. And, novelist Jeff VanderMeer's "Absolution" is a surprise sequel to his celebrated "Southern Reach" trilogy. Here & Now's Chris Bentley talks to VanderMeer.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Jeff VanderMeer returns to his provocative Southern Reach series with a surprise fourth (and he says final) installment, Absolution. He joins us to discuss ahead of his event on Thursday night in conversation with Emily St. John Mandel at 7:30pm at St. Joseph's University, New York,

In this episode, we talk about: What 's been going on the last 10 months. The 2024 Election. What we're entertaining ourselves with: Big Brother The Penguin. Agatha All Along. Joker 2. "The Expanse" books. Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach novels. Mark Helprin's novel, The Oceans and the Stars. Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario. A whole lot more! If you like our show, there's a few things you can do to help us out: Check out our website at https://www.softservepodcast.com! Subscribe to our podcast in your favorite app, download our episodes! Leave a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-soft-serve-podcast/id1428770328 TELL A FRIEND about our show!

We're kicking off the spooky season with a look at the romance of Alex Garland's 2018 sci-fi horror quest Annihilation! Join in as we discuss Natalie Portman's underrated performance, the movies differences with Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy, the various controversies that came up on the film's release, and, of course, that freaky bear. Plus: Why didn't the movie shoot in the US? Why did the Saturns fail to celebrate it? How did Scott Rudin (of all people?) save the movie? And, most importantly, is Paramount okay? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Psycho (1960)

In which the Spiders consider Acceptance, the third book in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach trilogy, and a step down from the focused mood and mystery of the first two installments -- though not without its virtues.

The last third part of the Southern Reach trilogy series, and the last we'll be discussing, this month it's Jeff VanderMeer's Acceptance. Did we like it or would we have preferred it would be something it's not? Yes.Join us next month as we dive into First Blood, by David Morrell. One of us read this more than thirty years ago, when they were far too young. Can you guess which?Have feedback for us? Did we hate on something you love? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is over but it's all still there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo episode this week! In this episode, Steve provides an update on what he has been reading and discusses his thoughts on various books. He talks about his experience reading Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy and shares his disappointment with the repetitive nature of the book. Steve also discusses his thoughts on the Southern Reach trilogy, the Second Apocalypse series, and the manga series Blame. He mentions upcoming episodes and guests for the Friday Conversation podcast, as well as his other podcasts and reading commitments.Support the Show.PageChewing.comPAGECHEWING: Comics & Manga PodcastFilm Chewing PodcastBuy me a coffeeLinktreeLogo by The GlimmerTwin Art HouseJoin Riverside.fm

We've got the second Southern Reach book, Jeff VanderMeer's Authority. This time we mostly just take shots at the book itself, rather than roping in any innocent bystanders.Join us next month as we conclude the original Area X trilogy with VanderMeer's Acceptance.Got thoughts? Let us know at rereadersclub@gmail.com. Our Lord of the Rings reread at rereaders.substack.com is wrapping up. Head over there and catch up, and sign up for the newsletter to get every week's chapter delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's be honest with you, dear listeners: the Indieventure trio are making this podcast in our spare time around our full-time day jobs and, sometimes, we simply can't find the time or just don't feel like writing a detailed script. Which is why, on this occasion (and at random intervals going forward) we've crowd-sourced our theme for this episode! We asked and you lovely people answered, throwing out some great questions that we were only too delighted to respond to in the form of our trademark lengthy rambles. Ever wondered what everyone's first indie game was? Which indie characters we'd love to see in Smash Bros.? The indie game we'd most like to see get a movie adaptation? If we have any secretly shameful indie faves? Or whether we have any opinions on tabletop games? (Spoiler alert for that last one: turns out, we do.) I mean, obviously there's a high chance you did wonder about all this, because we don't have that many listeners, so there's good odds that the person reading this right now did submit some of these questions. In which case: hi! And thank you! It's been a pleasure, and I can assure you that all these queries and more become the subject of lively discussions (if not yielding actual answers) by the end of the episode. We finish as ever with our latest hyperfixations, and while this isn't a competitive section, Liam definitely wins by becoming absolutely obsessed with Jeff VanderMeer's Southern Reach trilogy of New Weird sci-fi/horror novels, a preoccupation that Rachel and Rebecca are only too happy to encourage since it turns out we're all big fans of the series. Rebecca, meanwhile, has a lot of good things to say about Re/Member, a Japanese teen horror film featuring not one but two time-loops that got absolutely slated in reviews when it came out on Netflix, but which in her opinion was close to 5-star quality (but then again, it is an extremely Rebecca-coded film). And Rachel has been playing a short but sweet (and surprisingly queer) indie mystery game: This Bed We Made, which sadly got a bit lost in the shuffle when it launched towards the end of last year despite great reviews. And finally: you might have noticed that our music is back at long last! With huge thanks to Ollie Newbury for composing a bespoke theme for Indieventure that we can call our very own. Check out Ollie's work on Instagram if you want to hear more of his stuff, because he's very talented and cool.

This week we backflipped into the CGI sewers of 2012 to check out an episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The episode follows some startling revelations about Splinter's origins, a sexy pistol-toting tiger & surprisingly decent action for a kid's show.Sam has also been reading Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach trilogy, and tells us all about the Annihilation sequel Authority. Meanwhile Lewis has been watching Netflix's saddest (and perhaps best) animated series, Bojack Horseman.We've also both watched the 5th episode of the current Star Wars tv programme which is called Ahsoka, and we discuss all those Anakin moments along with our predictions for next episode.00:00 Intro & Catchup04:06 Project News (Tarantino Predictions & Great 78 In Trouble)12:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) "The Manhattan Project: Part 1"01:01:20 Personal Projects (Authority, Bojack Horseman, Ahsoka)Thanks to Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the synths.Contact us:https://linktr.ee/theprojectprojectpod

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Tuesday Aug. 1 Publish Date: Monday July 31 From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Tuesday August 1st , and happy 61st birthday to actor Wesley Snipes ****Snipes****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties Buford and Norfolk Southern reach blocked railroad crossings agreement Lawrenceville's Fairview Presbyterian Church set to celebrate 200 years And School buses are back on Gwinnett's roads   All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Break 1 :  Slappey          Story 1. crossings   U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde announced an agreement between Buford city officials and Norfolk Southern to reduce blocked railroad crossings in the city. The issue of parked trains blocking crossings has been a major concern for Buford residents and first responders. Clyde's office facilitated the negotiations between the city and the railroad company. The agreement calls for Norfolk Southern to change its operations to eliminate blockages, improving conditions for Buford residents and emergency responders. The congressman praised both parties for their efforts in finding a solution and enhancing safety and economic prosperity in Georgia's 9th District. Norfolk Southern also commended the collaboration with local officials.............read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com     STORY 2: 200   Fairview Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville, known as the state's oldest still-operating Presbyterian church, is celebrating its bicentennial this year. The commemoration includes events such as collecting food for the Lawrenceville Co-op, a patriot grave marking for Revolutionary War soldiers buried in the church cemetery, and a primary celebration at the annual Homecoming in August. The church, which comfortably seats about 100 people, expects around 200 worshipers at the service. The pastor, Melissa McNair-King, expressed pride in the church's resilience during the pandemic and its willingness to try new things to reach the community. She praised the congregation's genuine sense of hopefulness and unity, making her time at Fairview enjoyable.   Story 3: school Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) bus drivers have begun running their routes to prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents are urged to be vigilant for buses on the roads and help their children become familiar with their bus stops. GCPS is the third-largest student transporter in the nation, with over 1,900 school buses transporting more than 128,000 students. The district emphasizes the safety of bus transportation and urges parents to ensure their children know their stops and landmarks. GCPS officials advise parents to have their children ride the bus on the first day of school to establish a routine and encourage adult supervision at bus stops. In case of any issues, parents can contact the GCPS Transportation Department.... … read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com We'll be right back   Break 2:   M.O.G.- Tom Wages -  Obits   Story 4: buis   Kirk Buis, a retired Gwinnett County Public Schools teacher and founder of a nonprofit donating books to elementary students, plans to run for the District 3 seat on the school board in the 2024 nonpartisan election. He aims to bring his firsthand experience in schools to the board and focuses on literacy levels and discipline-related issues. Buis believes the board should set policies to encourage student reading and limit cell phone use. Domonique Cooper has also announced her candidacy for the same seat. The election is part of Georgia's 2024 general primary, expected in the spring of next year.   Story 5: volunteer   The Medical Reserve Corps covering Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, known as MRC GEM, is celebrating its 16th anniversary with 1,300 volunteers ready to assist during crises. MRC GEM has saved taxpayers over $1 million and played a significant role during the COVID-19 pandemic, administering vaccinations and tests and providing 17,256 hours of service. The group specializes in different tasks, including mass vaccination efforts and emergency response. They offer training in various skills, and about 30 to 35% of their members have medical backgrounds. MRC GEM is seeking younger members to build a diverse and resilient volunteer base.   Story 6:  v.i.p.   The Gwinnett County Public Library system will host a Caregivers V.I.P. Day on August 13 at the Duluth library branch. The event aims to provide caregivers of elderly, disabled, or ill loved ones an opportunity to relax, connect with others facing similar situations, and learn about available resources. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is recommended. Participants can register at gwinnettpl.libnet.info/event/8719190. The event will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at 3180 Main Street in Duluth.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 9- UMC   Story 7: allen   Central Gwinnett senior Jayson Allen, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back, has committed to play football for the U.S. Naval Academy. He previously played for Grayson's state playoff teams for three seasons and had offers from Georgia Tech and Air Force. The Naval Academy's football program, led by former Kennesaw State coaches Brian Newberry and Grant Chestnut as head coach and offensive coordinator, is likely to gain more traction recruiting here in Georgia.   Story 8:  moses And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with us about sugar free items In another recruiting announcement, South Gwinnett senior Malik Moses, a 6-foot-4, 260-pounder, has committed to play football for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a talented player, serving as a defensive end and tight end and previously earning Georgia Athletic Coaches Association All-State honors during his time at Salem in Rockdale County. Additionally, Moses boasts an impressive 3.7 GPA, showcasing his commitment to both academics and athletics.   Story 9:  33 months   An Arizona man, Ronald Bell, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for attempting to extort Georgia Tech with a false accusation against former basketball coach Josh Pastner. Bell colluded with a security guard to falsely claim that Pastner assaulted Jennifer Pendley. He demanded money from Georgia Tech representatives in exchange for not pursuing the assault claim, promising the amount could reach $20 million. Bell's scheme was exposed when the security guard confessed to making false statements for a share of the money. Pastner was cleared of wrongdoing by a Title IX investigation. Bell's accomplice, Jennifer Pendley, will be sentenced on August 9th   We'll have final thoughts after this.Open champion.   We'll have final thoughts after this   Break 4:  Lawrenceville - Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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The GBGBs step into THE SHIMMER this episode with their review of 2018's Annihilation! Based on The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman as an ex-military biologist tasked with joining a team to explore a mysterious phenomenon. Things get pretty twisted from there as the place known as "Area X" wreaks havoc on the minds and biology of the team. There's also a wicked lamprey alligator, a skeleton bear, and a liquid metal terminator clone so there's something for everybody!    Thanks for stopping by!

Willkommen im Sprawl! This episode is brought to you by Southern Reach. Die kleine kosmische Anomalie Area X ist das perfekte Urlaubsziel für alle die es unheimlich und verstörend mögen und trotzdem einen gefährlichen Weg zum herrlichen Sandstrand haben möchten. Und alles inklusive: Flug, Transfer von ihrem Hotel über die Grenze und zurück, Frühstück und natürlich der schwarze Mietkasten direkt bei Ihnen im Hotel. Southern Reach - Das Glück beginnt hier! Ihr wolltet schon immer einmal wissen, was man unter Weird Fiction versteht und wie man das Unheimliche definieren kann? Dann seid ihr in dieser Folge genau richtig. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Internet Creepypasta Backrooms und es geht weiter mit unserer Lektüre.In dieser Folge: 'Auslöschung' von Jeff Vandermeer (bis S. 162).In der nächsten Folge: 'Auslöschung' (bis zum bitteren (?) Ende)Schreibt uns eine E-Mail an sprawlradio@gmx.deTwitter @sprawlradioLetterboxd: Kim_chi und gamurgaIhr mögt unseren Podcast und möchtet uns finanziell unterstützen? Wir freuen uns über kleine oder große Beträge über Paypal: paypal.me/sprawlradio oder an sprawlradio@gmx.deLiteratur:Jeff Vandermeeer, Auslöschung (2014)Über die Backrooms (knowyourmeme)Kane Pixel und die Backrooms auf YouTubeFilmtipps:Planet der Affen (1968)Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)Vivarium (2019)Time To Hunt (2020)Verwendete Musik:Dee Yan-Key - Sloshed

Today on the 5: I just finished reading Annihilation: A Novel, the first book in the Southern Reach trilogy. This is a rare case where I saw the movie before reading the book, but that strangely had no influence on how the book worked for me.

The Spooky Screen have deep, meaningful, and intellectual conversations about the sci-horror, "Annihilation" (2018, USA) while also being thoroughly confused and somewhat bored.

This month on the Big Screen Book Club, we take a bold step into Area X as we take a look at Annihilation, the first novel in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach trilogy, and its film adaptation by visionary director Alex Garland! Expect New Weird assessments, brilliant impressions of the film's soundtrack, and Joseph somehow making it about Neon Genesis Evangelion. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! @BSBookPod Theme music - Why But by Grandma Futters? Art by 82palette

the credits end, the script ends, and finally our host speaks of himself. annihilation minute 115.find links to my other shows at http://www.lemmingdrops.com/ and support lemming drops studio at https://www.patreon.com/lemmingdrops★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Did You Read The Book? ! Join me and my guests, BJ Kingery and Daniel Palmer, as we dive into Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, the first book of The Southern Reach trilogy.   Recommendations From My Guests The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan   Find Me Online If you like Did You Read The Book?, don't be shy and share with your family, friends, neighbors, and anyone else you see fit! You can also follow me on Twitter (@DYRTBPodcast), Threads, Facebook, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iTunes, Tune In/Alexa, Spotify, and Pandora!   About The Show Music composed and produced by Abek Cover art created by Jared Stokes Banner art and background design by IndigoLink Podcast production by Erin Palmer

as the credits roll, we take one last look at climate change. annihilation minute 114.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The credits roll and we make an effort to tie Garland's themes into Vandermeer's. Annihilation minute 113.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The credits roll and we look back on how Garland adapted the the story like a dream. Annihilation minute 112.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A different transformation comes over Saul. The above-the-line credits and the Biologist's last will and testament conclude. Annihilation minute 111.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The above-the-line credits continue, Saul's transformation continues, the biologist's last will and testament continues. And we look at the environmentalist messaging of the book and the film, the Anthropocene, and the hyperobject climate change. Annihilation minute 110.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Saul's lighthouse discovery, Lena's bright eyes, and the Biologist's owl friend. Annihilation minute 109.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Saul experiences something strange in the local bar, Lena and Kane question one another, and the Biologist explores the island. Annihilation minute 108.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lena goes to see Kane, the biologist finds a mutation, the lighthouse keeper records his daily goings on. Annihilation minute 107.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lomax questions Lena and we explore more of what happened to the biologist in Annihilation minute 106.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As Lomax questions Lena, we start to look at what happened to the biologist in the novels. #Annihilation minute 105.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We look at the biologist's relationship with her husband in the novel as Lena walks away from the burning lighthouse and collapsing crystalline trees. #Annihilation minute 104.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lena leaves, the Biologist finds herself in an empty lot, and the Humanoid is left behind to burn. Annihilation minute 103.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

from goblin market to a burning lighthouse, Lena exits and the Humanoid turns to Kane's burned body in Annihilation minute 102.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dan and Riley sit down with science fiction author Jeff VanderMeer, author of the bestselling Southern Reach trilogy, Borne, and numerous other works of weird brilliance. We discuss ecology, the power of storytelling, and what it means to have hope in a world of incomprehensible horror. Then, we have (let's be honest, Dan has) soundtracked a reading from Jeff's new book, Hummingbird Salamander. Check it out! When you're done, don't forget that this episode and a lot more fun ones like it could be found on www.patreon.com/dabottlemen 

The Humanoid becomes Lena but Lena tricks it into destroying itself in Annihilation minute 101.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Lena and the Humanoid get up and face one another; depression, self, and suffering; #Annihilation minute 100.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Jeff VanderMeer's NYT-bestselling Southern Reach trilogy has been translated into over 35 languages. The first novel, Annihilation, won the Nebula Award and Shirley Jackson Award, and was made into a movie by Paramount in 2018. Recent works include Dead Astronauts, Borne (a finalist for the Arthur C. Clarke Award), The Strange Bird. These novels, set in the Borne universe, are being developed for TV by AMC and continue to explore themes related to the environment, animals, and our future. His latest book, Hummingbird Salamander, is out this week and already getting rave reviews.We had great fund talking with Jeff and learning about how he crafts his unique stories. We talked about how his work defies categorisation, why he likes to experiment with his writing and what themes are important to him in his writing. We also get his thoughts on the adaptation of Annihilation into a movie, and find out about how his unique writing process helps him get into the heads of his characters.Links:Buy Hummingbird Salamander and Jeff's other booksVisit Jeff's websiteFollow Jeff on TwitterWatch our video panel Page One Sessions as we discuss writing with great authors: https://youtu.be/gmE6iCDYn-sThe Page One Podcast is brought to you by Write Gear, creators of Page One - the Writer's Notebook. Learn more and order yours now: https://www.writegear.co.uk/page-oneFollow us on Twitter: @write_gearFollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WriteGearUK/Follow us on Instagram: write_gear_uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dan and Riley sit down with science fiction author Jeff VanderMeer, author of the bestselling Southern Reach trilogy, Borne, and numerous other works of weird brilliance. We discuss ecology, the power of storytelling, and what it means to have hope in a world of incomprehensible horror. Get it on Patreon! www.patreon.com/dabottlemen 

There are many classic trilogies of books known and loved the world over, and some that are lesser known but well worth diving into. In this episode, Jude and John recommend some of their favorite Trilogies and discuss why they are worth the investment of your time and energies. Ranging from epic fantasy quests to existential mysteries to poetic elegies of a fading time and culture, this discussion covers a ton of ground and should have something for just about any reader. It's a 3-for-1 special on the latest installment of the Book XChange! BOOKS DISCUSSED/MENTIONED/RECOMMENDED IN THIS EPISODE: Trilogies recommended by both John and Jude: The Lord of the Rings trilogy (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, Return of the King) - J. R. R. Tolkien The Border trilogy (All the Pretty Horses, The Crossing, Cities of the Plain) - Cormac McCarthy The New York trilogy (City of Glass, Ghosts, The Locked Room) - Paul Auster Other titles from Jude: Current read: 'The Mirror and the Light,' Hilary Mantel Other recommended trilogies: The Divine Comedy trilogy by Dante Alighieri, the Los Angeles trilogy by James Ellroy, the Foundation trilogy by Isaac Asimov, the Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff VanDerMeer Upcoming read: 'Paper Doll'/'Project X,' Jim Shepard Other titles from John: Current read: Various short stories by Jim Shepard Other recommended trilogies: The Africa trilogy by Chinua Achebe, the Cairo trilogy by Naguib Mahfouz, the Barrytown trilogy by Roddy Doyle Upcoming read: Various short stories by Jim Shepard (in preparation for Episode 12)

Hey hey, we’re back with episode 42, in which we dive into some PS4 games (Spider-Man and Dragon’s Crown Pro), the tv show Colony, Silent Poets (music), the book Authority (part 2 of the Southern Reach trilogy), and the movie Return of the King (maybe you’ve heard of it?). All the links below. Enjoy! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-six/id1226639142

Ralph briefly returns to Jeff Vandermeer’s Southern Reach trilogy. Show Notes The Southern Reach trilogy (Annihilation, Authority, Acceptance) by Jeff Vandermeer. Annihilation episode recap 01:05 Authority 04:35 Acceptance 08:40 RPG bit (Call of Cthulhu, Cthulhu Dark and Lovecraftesque) 11:45 Music credits “Cylinder Three“ from Cylinders by Chris Zabriskie chriszabriskie.com // bandcamp // free music archive

Becky, Ralph and special guest Tod Foley discuss the bizarre, creeping horror in Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach series. Show Notes Annihilation (and sequels) by Jeff Vandermeer. Ralph Lovegrove with Becky Annison and Tod Foley Bronson Pinchot has a lovely voice 01:05 // Synopsis (and general conversation) 01:45 // RPG ideas start 07:40 // Man Against…Read more Episode 204: Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer

Cymene and Dominic debate the merits of season 1 of Bloodline and quickly agree to disagree on this week's Cultures of Energy podcast. Then (9:25) we get to the main event, our conversation with Nebula and Shirley Jackson Award winning writer Jeff VanderMeer, author of the NYT bestselling, Southern Reach Trilogy (FSG, 2014). Our friend Roy Scranton joins us on the line as well—since you last heard him, Roy has published his own novel War Porn (Soho Press, 2016) and become a Professor at Notre Dame: way to go, Roy!—and together we all get deep into Area X. We ask Jeff about the challenges of language and knowledge in the trilogy, whether Area X could be a metaphor for the Anthropocene, and what is going on with the doppelgangers. Jeff talks about his fascination with fungi and how they show we are always already contaminated. He discusses his use of dreams and how the speculative and uncanny elements of fiction can be a way of gaining new perspective on the world without lecturing the reader. He drops a terrific idea for a VR device that could make us see the invisible vectors in the world around us and we rashly promise to help him build it. There's a film in the works for the first volume of the trilogy, Annihilation, and we talk about how not to let the Southern Reach be reduced to Hollywood formula. And, finally, we talk about Jeff's upcoming projects including his novel about a Godzilla-sized psychotic flying bear, Borne. If you, like Jeff, are doing your best to contribute to a lack of bullshit in the world, then this episode is for you!

VanderMeer's trilogy chronicles expeditions orchestrated by a government agency called the Southern Reach into a dangerous landscape where reality and unreality blur.