Podcasts about Space opera

Featuring: AmmosArt, Ashgar, Belghast, Kodra, Tamrielo, and Thalen   Hey Folks! We are down a Grace this week and start off with what seems like a reasonable list of topics…  that we immediately have to bump half of because the night ran long. Thalen starts off with a bit of a rebuttal to our Eurovision topic as he shares his thoughts about Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente. From there, we talk about the death of Marathon and potentially Bungie as things keep getting worse for that game and its studio. Speaking of angry crowds…  we also talk a bit about the self-own of Star Citizen's recent round of pay-to-win allegations. Steam OS is officially available for devices that are not the Steam Deck, and we share our thoughts about an eventual future where we are running this on desktops. Somewhere in the midst of the show, we have this entire unintended conversation about how making PVP work for non-PVPers would mean needing to make losing feel enjoyable. Finally, Tam shares his thoughts about what he has played of Dune Awakening so far, and it is probably enough to rope several of us into trying the game on release.   Topics Discussed Space Opera The Marathon Debacle The Potential Death of Bungie Star Citizen Self-Own Steam OS Broad Release PVP for Non-PVPers Dune: Awakening 

Join us for the Lair of Secrets' annual summer reading list! We run down a few of the books on our respective lists, but we're always looking for more! Featured in this episode are: Red Sonja Consumed by Gail Simone When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi Cold Eternity by S.A. Barnes Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente Infinite Archive (The Midsolar Murders #3) by Mur Lafferty Vicious by V.E. Schwab As well as side quests to talk about Iain Banks' The Culture series, Terry Prachett's Discworld, and Neal Stephenson's Seveneves. Suggest your own book ideas in the comments! Chapters 0:00 Intro & Rocket Misfires0:40 Red Sonja: Sword & Sorcery Revival1:45 Moon Cheese Madness: Scalzi's Absurd Apocalypse3:10 Seveneves vs. Moon Made of Cheese4:20 Ghosts in Cryo: Cold Eternity Breakdown5:35 Space Opera and the Glam-paign Idea6:50 Infinite Archive: Murder, She Wrote in Space8:00 Vicious by V.E. Schwab: Superpowered Rivalry9:10 The Overflowing To-Read Pile10:20 Pratchett's Final Discworld Reflections11:20 Saying Goodbye to The Culture Series12:00 More Books, More Time: Summer Reading Goals13:10 Share Your Book Picks!14:00 Outro & Call to Action Listen to the Episode Watch to the Episode Watch Summer Reading List 2025 (S4E24) on YouTube. Show Notes Red Sonja Consumed by Gail Simone (Ken) - I got this as a Christmas present, and I'm looking forward to Gail's take on Red Sonja in novel form (I already read the comic book series she wrote; it was great). From the book blurb: The gutsy, wild, tortured free spirit, forged in pain yet unafraid of life or death, Red Sonja, the famous, fiery She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She's taken what she wanted, from treasure to drink to the companionship of bedfellows. She's fought who deserved it (and sometimes those who didn't). And she's never looked back. But when rumors start bubbling up from her homeland—rumors of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths—and a strange voice begins whispering to her in her sleep, she realizes she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. And finally do the only thing that has ever scared her: confront her past. When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi (David) - I've been a fan of most of Scalzi's books. This is one of his more humorous books like Starter Villain and Kaiju Preservation Society. I'm looking forward to it. It's also going to hold me over until the next Old Man's War book comes out. The moon has turned into cheese. Now humanity has to deal with it. For some it's an opportunity. For others it's a moment to question their faith: In God, in science, in everything. Still others try to keep the world running in the face of absurdity and uncertainty. And then there are the billions looking to the sky and wondering how a thing that was always just there is now... something absolutely impossible. Astronauts and billionaires, comedians and bank executives, professors and presidents, teenagers and terminal patients at the end of their lives -- over the length of an entire lunar cycle, each get their moment in the moonlight. To panic, to plan, to wonder and to pray, to laugh and to grieve. All in a kaleidoscopic novel that goes all the places you'd expect, and then to so many places you wouldn't. It's a wild moonage daydream. Ride this rocket. Cold Eternity by S.A. Barnes (Ken) – Barnes' third sci-fi/horror/ghost story novel is out. I loved the creepy atmosphere of the first two, which makes this one an easy pick. Halley is on the run from an interplanetary political scandal that has put a huge target on her back. She heads for what seems like the perfect place to lay low: a gigantic space barge storing the cryogenically frozen bodies of Earth's most fortunate citizens from more than a century ago… The cryo program,

Le chef d'oeuvre de Pierre Bordage aura son jeu de rôle ! Découvrez Les Guerriers du Silences, un projet actuellement en financement participatif sur la plateforme Ulule. Sébastien Moricard nous présente son projet fou. Le plus grand roman de science-fiction française a son jeu de rôle ! Enfin ! Les éditions Elder Craft lancent le jeu de rôle des Guerriers du Silence. Ce classique de la science-fiction écrit en 1993 va connaître une autre vie. Le lecteur pourra incarner un héros contre la terrible rébellion de Scaythes d'Hyponéros. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Cette semaine, cap sur l'espace avec Sun Ra, figure mythique du jazz et pionnier de l'afrofuturisme. Pour en parler, nous avons le plaisir de recevoir Joseph Ghosn, journaliste, auteur et spécialiste des musiques et cultures alternatives. Visionnaire excentrique, Sun Ra a marqué l'histoire avec son jazz cosmique, ses performances hors normes et son imaginaire radical mêlant science-fiction, mythologie égyptienne et revendications politiques. En affirmant que ses origines étaient extraterrestres, il a ouvert une voie nouvelle pour repenser l'histoire noire et imaginer un futur d'émancipation. Avec Joseph Ghosn, nous revenons sur l'œuvre immense de Sun Ra, son impact sur la musique, le cinéma, l'art, et l'héritage qu'il a laissé dans la pop culture contemporaine.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this special bonus episode of Geek Freaks, Frank is joined by acclaimed comic book writer Aubrey Sitterson to explore the radical, sci-fi world of Free Planet, his new series from Image Comics. Known for his bold storytelling and politically rich narratives, Aubrey takes us deep into the philosophical core of Free Planet, unpacking its themes of revolution, freedom, and the cost of building a better world. With deep dives into the creative process, the influence of history and anthropology, and the collaboration with artist Jed Dougherty, this episode is packed with insight and fire. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 – Intro: Why this bonus episode matters 00:19 – Who is Aubrey Sitterson? Background and work 01:03 – The concept behind Free Planet 02:08 – Revolution, history, and political roots 04:30 – Defining real freedom and post-war challenges 07:53 – Layouts, spreads, and comic as object 09:46 – Balancing personal drama with large-scale politics 12:30 – Research-driven worldbuilding over aesthetics 18:06 – Interpersonal conflict as a reflection of ideology 22:34 – Creative process with Jed Dougherty 25:54 – Lettering innovations and character voice 28:01 – The unreliable narrator and historical context 34:11 – Print vs digital: Why Free Planet demands paper 43:01 – Final reflections and what's next Key Takeaways: Aubrey Sitterson uses Free Planet to challenge conventional ideas of freedom and revolution. The comic is deeply researched, pulling from real-world political and cultural movements. Free Planet is built as a print-first experience, with double-page spreads, maps, and dense visual storytelling. The creative team—Jed Dougherty, Taylor Esposito, and Vittorio Astone—elevate the book's layered vision. The book includes in-world historical commentary that questions neutrality and narrative control. Sitterson aims to create work that demands attention and resists passive reading. Quotes: “The only freedom worth having is the freedom you fight for.” – Aubrey Sitterson “We made Free Planet for people who want to sit with something and really think.” – Aubrey “Talon's fan reaction was so strong, I had to restructure the story just to give him more space.” – Aubrey “There's a difference between mimicking aesthetics and actually building something from the same roots.” – Aubrey Call to Action: Love these kinds of deep-dive interviews? Subscribe to Geek Freaks, leave a review, and share this episode using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Bonus episodes like this are just one of the many ways we celebrate creators and storytellers in geek culture. Links and Resources: All news and updates from this episode at GeekFreaksPodcast.com Pick up Free Planet from Image Comics — Available now at your local comic shop! Follow Us: Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Patreon: patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast Listener Questions: Got a favorite indie comic or creator you think we should feature? Let us know on social or at GeekFreaksPodcast.com! Apple Podcast Tags: comics, sci-fi comics, Free Planet, Aubrey Sitterson, Image Comics, political comics, comic book creators, independent comics, comic interviews, revolutionary stories, space opera, speculative fiction, graphic novels, comic book podcast

It's time for Star Wars Questions! Can you like Star Wars if you don't like Space? It's a fair question that takes us all over the galaxy. It's all here and more on Star Wars Questions. Go live with Jennifer Landa and Ken Napzok on the 750th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, host of the Obsessed podcast), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neste episódio: nós fomos Em Busca do Tintin Perdido — e achamos ninguém menos que o autor do livro, Ricardo Leite!Entre uma pista e outra, conversamos sobre vida, paixões nerds, o charme dos quadrinhos e como boas histórias podem nos encontrar quando menos esperamos.Apresentado por: Ricardo Herdy e Raphael Modena.Convidados: Ricardo leite e participação especial de Luis Eduardo Matta.Links:Nas ruinas de Innsmouth – https://www.catarse.me/nasruinasFronteiras Siderais: contos de Space Opera – https://www.catarse.me/fronteiras-sideraisTelegram Ghost Writer – t.me/programagwFacebook Ghost Writer – www.facebook.com/programagwEmail Ghost Writer – programagw@gmail.com

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Cette semaine, on analyse Death Stranding, le chef d'oeuvre vidéoludique d'Hidéo Kojima avec Antony Fournier, auteur de l'essai Entre les mondes de Death Stranding. Créer le lien par le jeu chez Third Editions. Déjà un classique vidéoludiqueNous nous penchons sur Death Stranding, l'œuvre énigmatique d'Hideo Kojima qui continue de diviser, fasciner, et questionner. Sorti en 2019, Death Stranding dépasse le simple cadre du jeu vidéo. Avec son gameplay singulier, son esthétique post-apocalyptique et ses thématiques fortes – isolement, écologie, liens humains, fin du monde –, Kojima signe une œuvre profondément originale. À la fois réflexion sur la société contemporaine et métaphore de la reconstruction, Death Stranding a su créer un choc culturel inattendu, notamment après la pandémie. Dans cet épisode, on revient sur les ambitions artistiques du jeu, son rapport au cinéma et à la SF, et la manière dont il s'inscrit dans un imaginaire de plus en plus inquiet face à l'avenir.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Welcome to Talk about Tatooine! We are so happy you took the time to watch this video! We are very passionate about Star Wars, obviously. So we spent some time, put our heads together, and brainstormed what is and isn't working with the current formula over at the House of Mouse. Disney may own our favorite IPs, but that doesn't mean everything they do is God's gift to Humanity. We are here to bring you some ways Star Wars could improve moving forward instead of the financial-first thinking from the current proprietors of a Galaxy Far Far Away. In the next few weeks we will be covering all of the releases from Star Wars Celebration and Season 2 of #Andor! www.patreon.com/TalkAboutTatooinePatreon Benefits: 1. Private Discord Access for Life2. Access to private events (Example: Game nights and book clubs)3. Production input for Podcasting & Streaming4. Access to discount codes for Etsy Shop5. Automatic entry into future giveawaysAll our Links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/talkabouttatooineSubscribe to our podcast here on YouTube, Google, Apple, Anchor and Spotify!SourcesJohn Boyega's comments about racism in Star Wars: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-racism-john-boyega-calls-out/Will Boyega return? - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-john-boyega-new-jedi-order-giving-up-hope/Star Wars Super Weapons - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sith-superweapons-death-star-comparison-list/All SW movies - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Star_Wars_filmsRyan Gosling SW movie - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-ryan-gosling-movie-sooner-than-you-think/Star Wars Fortnite - https://screenrant.com/fortnite-star-wars-leaks-chapter-6-season-3/Mando and Grogu - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-movie-han-solo-return-theory/Bit reactor's SW game might have a name - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-zero-company-respawn-report/Star Wars Franchise Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_WarsNintendo switch preorders paused starting at 10:35 https://youtu.be/5zQ0WewZY50?si=uUIY6cf0at_yPQfaOutlaws DLC - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-outlaws-dlc-pirates-fortune-hondo-ohnaka-op-ed/Space Operas - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_operaMaster of Evil - https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-celebration-2025-lucasfilm-publishing-panelChopper Lego - https://www.starwars.com/news/lego-chopper-building-setFulgrim testing - https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/bdx89ep1/fulgrim-vs-the-world-how-good-is-the-phoenician-on-the-tabletop/Star Wars War Game - https://screenrant.com/star-wars-memior-44-game-affordable-wargame-op-ed/Space Marine Patch notes - https://community.focus-entmt.com/focus-entertainment/space-marine-2/blogs/175-pts-release-patch-notes-7-0-update-trygon

Severance est-elle la meilleure série actuelle de science-fiction ? Découvrez l'analyse de Benjamin Fau, spécialiste des séries TV. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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