This is the audio-only version of the awesome panel I recently hosted, discussing the 2021 nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. The video is posted on http://patreon.com/hugospodcast, and I may post it for the public in the near future. I’m joined by Cora Buhlert, Ivor Watkins, Alan Bailey, Lise Andreasen, Sarah Elkins, … Continue reading “2021 Short Story Nominees Panel!”
HT #57: A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Russ Newcomer)
Seth is joined by Russ Newcomer to discuss the 1993 co-winner of the Hugo Award, A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge. Start – 6:46 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:47 – 18:57 Non-Spoiler discussion 18:58 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Uplift Series, by David Brin The Ancillary Series, by Ann … Continue reading “HT #57: A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Russ Newcomer)”
HT #56: Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein (feat. Josh Ziefle)
Seth is joined by returning guest Josh Ziefle to discuss the 1960 Hugo Award winner, Starship Troopers, by Robert A. Heinlein. Start – 7:48 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:49 – 9:55 Tangent about Josh’s Star Trek book collection 9:56 – 16:24 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:25 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Comps: The Forever … Continue reading “HT #56: Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein (feat. Josh Ziefle)”
HT #55: The Gods Themselves, by Isaac Asimov (feat. Lise Andreasen)
Seth is joined by Lise Andreasen to discuss the 1973 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Gods Themselves, by Isaac Asimov. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 7:11 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:12 – 16:47 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:48 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Arrival, ContactAsimov stories featuring “Thiotimoline”Timothy Zahn’s … Continue reading “HT #55: The Gods Themselves, by Isaac Asimov (feat. Lise Andreasen)”
HT #54: A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine (feat. Trish E. Matson)
Seth is joined by Trish E. Matson to discuss the 2020 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 10:38 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:38 – 24:47 Non-Spoiler discussion 24:47 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Deep Space Nine (The … Continue reading “HT #54: A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine (feat. Trish E. Matson)”
Hugos There Podcast #53: Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner (feat. Chip Mullins)
Seth is joined by Chip Mullins to discuss the 1969 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 3:17 Intro through “Why this book?” 3:17 – 14:05 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:05 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Watchmen (Graphic Novel) “The Evitable Conflict” … Continue reading “Hugos There Podcast #53: Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner (feat. Chip Mullins)”
Hugos There Podcast #52: Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Scott McNulty)
Seth is joined by returning guest Scott McNulty to discuss the 2007 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 10:49 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:50 – 26:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 26:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Buck Rogers in the 25th … Continue reading “Hugos There Podcast #52: Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Scott McNulty)”
Brief Reviews: 2021 Oscars!
Peter Knoch once again joins Seth (Ethan could make this one) to discuss their choices for the best films/performances of the year, as well as their picks for who they think will win.
Comfort Reads: Dan Moren (Strong Poison, by Dorothy Sayers)
Returning guest Dan Moren joins me to discuss his Comfort Reading, as well as the latest book in his Galactic Cold War series, The Aleph Extraction. Dan’s links: https://dmoren.com/https://twitter.com/dmoren
Hugos There Podcast #51: Dreamsnake, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. J.W. Wartick)
Seth is joined by J.W. Wartick to discuss the 1979 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Dreamsnake, by Vonda McIntyre. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 5:51 Intro/getting to know my guest 5:52 – 15:25 Non-Spoiler discussion 15:26 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The works of Robert Silverberg Inception A Canticle … Continue reading “Hugos There Podcast #51: Dreamsnake, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. J.W. Wartick)”