Shortlisted!

Hey all, a fun announcement: This podcast is a finalist for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Fancast! Woo! My buddy Colin jumped on a quick call with me since he was the one who noticed the nominations were announced. Thanks to everyone who nominated, and congrats and best of luck to the other nominees! … Continue reading “Shortlisted!”

HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)

HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)

Ann and Alice from the Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast join me for a discussion of the 1981 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Joan Vinge’s The Snow Queen, which is a better book than The Wanderer, thank the Lady. The next episode you’ll see in the feed is my “What’s Next?” episode, … Continue reading “HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)”

HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)

HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)

Seth is joined by Brian Collins to discuss the 1965 Hugo winner, Fritz Leiber’s The Wanderer. Start – 15:00 Intro through “Why this book?” 15:01 – 28:08 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:09 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Brians’s links: Website: https://sffremembrance.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdcollins_1995 Mastodon: @bdcollins@wandering.shop Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Atlas_Nebula/ Notes & Mentions: … Continue reading “HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)”

HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)

HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)

Seth is joined by Dr. Sue Vazakas to discuss the 2020 Retro Hugo winner (for the year 1945), Leigh Brackett’s Shadow Over Mars. Start – 21:02 Intro through “Why this book?” (along with additional background) 21:03 – 31:44 Non-Spoiler discussion 31:45 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Sue’s links: … Continue reading “HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)”

Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians

Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians

Dr. Paul Brians, retired professor of literature (including SF) from Washington State University, joins me for a discussion of his website and book, as well as SFF movies and books, and some more recent reading recommendations outside the genre. Find the book here: https://wmjasco.com/william-james-company/22-common-errors-in-english-usage-3rd-ed.html Links: Paul’s WSU website (includes links to the common errors site … Continue reading “Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians”

HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)

HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)

Seth is joined by 2022 Hugo Award-winning Fan Writer, Cora Buhlert, to discuss the winner of the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Arkady Martine’s A Desolation Called Peace. Start – 10:24 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:25 – 28:15 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:16 – end Spoiler discussion 1:00:54 Upcoming survey announcement Cora’s links: http://corabuhlert.comhttps://twitter.com/corabuhlerthttp://galacticjourney.org/ Notes … Continue reading “HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)”