HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)

HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)

Returning guest David Agranoff joins me for an extended non-spoiler discussion of The Dispossessed, and it really never gets that spoilery at all. Lots of background on Le Guin and the philosophy/politics of the book. Start – 7:30 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:31 – 44:02 Non-Spoiler discussion 44:03 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & … Continue reading “HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)”

HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)

HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)

Lisa McCarty joins me for a discussion of Lois McMaster Bujold’s 1992 Hugo-winner, Barrayar. Start – 5:55 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:56 – 14:31 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:32 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Wayfarers Series, by Becky Chambers The Interdependency Series, by John Scalzi Adrian Tchaikovsky The Galactic Cold War Series, by … Continue reading “HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)”

HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)

HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)

Seth is joined by Phil Nichols to discuss the 1980 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke Start – 3:45 Intro through “Why this book?” 3:46 – 23:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 23:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Web Between the Worlds, Charles Sheffield The … Continue reading “HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)”

HT #58: Blackout/All Clear, by Connie Willis (feat. Emmanuel Dubois

HT #58: Blackout/All Clear, by Connie Willis (feat. Emmanuel Dubois

Seth is joined by Emmanuel Dubois, to discuss the 2011 two-volume winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Blackout & All Clear, by Connie Willis Start – 5:34 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:35 – 14:30 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:31 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Voyagers, Quantum Leap, Journeyman Slaughterhouse-five podcast on Take … Continue reading “HT #58: Blackout/All Clear, by Connie Willis (feat. Emmanuel Dubois”

2021 Hugo-nominated Novelettes Panel!

2021 Hugo-nominated Novelettes Panel!

I’m joined by Cora Buhlert, Ivor Watkins, Sarah Elkins, Olav Rokne, and Juan Sanmiguel to discuss the 2021 nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Novelette. For a video version of this podcast, go to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58074634 “Helicopter Story” article and podcast: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22543858/isabel-fall-attack-helicopter https://podbay.fm/p/cancel-me-daddy/e/1625727600 Olav’s Hugo-nominated blog: http://hugoclub.blogspot.com/ Cora’s Hugo Nominated Writing: http://corabuhlert.com/

Bonus Episode! Dune (2021 movie), with Mandy Self and Michael Gabriel

Bonus Episode! Dune (2021 movie), with Mandy Self and Michael Gabriel

The Spoilers must flow! #desertpower Michael Gabriel, who covered Dune (novel) with me for the podcast, returns along with his podcast co-host Mandy Self to talk (at length) about the new film adaptation. If you enjoy the discussion, you’ll probably enjoy their podcast, Trivially Crucial. I’m mostly a fly on the wall here. Also, keep … Continue reading “Bonus Episode! Dune (2021 movie), with Mandy Self and Michael Gabriel”