A Reader's History of Science Fiction

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S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television

Season 3 · Episode 5

Monday, August 12, 2024 • Duration 27:11

In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era.

TV recommendation: The Orville

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S3E4: Larry Niven Interview

Season 3 · Episode 4

Monday, July 29, 2024 • Duration 32:39

In this episode, I interview the legendary Larry Niven, author of Ringworld, The Mote in God's Eye, Lucifer's Hammer, Footfall, and many more.

Niven's book recommendations from his catalog:

The Seascape Tattoo (fantasy, with Steven Barnes)

Fleet of Worlds Series (with Edward Lerner)

The Goliath Stone (with Matthew Harrington)

Rainbow Mars (fantasy anthology)

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S2E20: Newbery Medal Winners

Season 2 · Episode 20

Monday, March 6, 2023 • Duration 19:44

In this episode, I take one more look at children's science fiction by surveying the winners of the prestigious Newbery Medal.

Book recommendation: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

Other books discussed:
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
The Giver by Lois Lowry
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo

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S2E19: Multiverse Fiction

Season 2 · Episode 19

Monday, February 20, 2023 • Duration 26:18

In this episode, I explore sci-fi works that focus on the idea of the multiverse.

Prospective book recommendation (I'm putting it on my own list): The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

PBS Space Time on the many worlds interpretation

Other works discussed:
The Number of the Beast by Robert Heinlein
Sliders
Rick and Morty
DC Comics
Marvel Comics

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S2E18: Catch-Up Episode #7: Sci-Fi Action Movies

Season 2 · Episode 18

Monday, February 6, 2023 • Duration 18:23

In this episode, I give an overview of recent action movies in the sci-fi genre.

Movie recommendation: Everything Everywhere All at Once

Other movies discussed:
Tenet
Free Guy
The Matrix: Resurrections

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S2E17: Science Fiction in Video Games

Season 2 · Episode 17

Monday, January 23, 2023 • Duration 36:50

In this episode, I bring back my cohost Greg for a conversion about how science fiction has shaped video games, and vice versa.

Classic game recommendation: Chrono Trigger

Ahoy finds the "first" video game.

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S2E16: Catch-Up Episode #6: Children's Sci-Fi Movies

Season 2 · Episode 16

Monday, January 9, 2023 • Duration 21:21

I catch up on the sci-fi movies for kids that have come out in the pandemic era.

Movie recommendation: The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Background on Lightyear here and here.

Other films discussed:
Sonic the Hedgehog
Over the Moon
Flora and Ulysses
Space Jam: A New Legacy
Strange World
Lightyear

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S2E15: Religion in Sci-Fi

Season 2 · Episode 15

Monday, December 26, 2022 • Duration 26:17

In this episode, I give an overview of the different ways that religion and religious themes are used in science fiction.

Book recommendation: Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny

My review of A Case of Conscience.

Other works discussed:
Riverworld series by Philip Jose Farmer
A Case of Conscience by James Blish
Terra Ignota series by Ada Palmer

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S2E14: Margaret Weitekamp Interview

Season 2 · Episode 14

Monday, December 12, 2022 • Duration 55:29

I interview Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator and Chair of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum about her new book, Space Craze: America's Enduring Fascination with Real and Imagined Spaceflight.

Media recommendation: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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S2E13: Gary Bengier Interview

Season 2 · Episode 13

Monday, November 28, 2022 • Duration 54:02

In this episode, I interview Gary Bengier, former CFO of eBay and author of Unfettered Journey, a novel about philosophy and artificial intelligence.

Gary's book recommendation:
Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky

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