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Tales From The Bridge

Sam, Kevin, James, Hannah, Ryan, Tristan

Fiction

Arts

Tv & Film

Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 163

Tales From The Bridge discusses science fiction books & films, and talks to the people that create them.

Join Kevin, James, Sam, Hannah, Ryan & Tristan as they cover the best in science fiction, from books to television and film. We also geek out on cutting-edge concepts in our news segment, Science Fiction-Science Fact.

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🇫🇷 France - Science Fiction
28/09/2026
#89
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
27/09/2026
#88
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
26/09/2026
#65
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
25/09/2026
#69
🇫🇷 France - Science Fiction
23/09/2026
#90
🇩🇪 Germany - Science Fiction
29/08/2026
#94
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
21/08/2026
#94
🇨🇦 Canada - Science Fiction
20/08/2026
#70
🇫🇷 France - Science Fiction
20/08/2026
#93
🇫🇷 France - Science Fiction
19/08/2026
#68

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TFTB Book Club: Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Season 6 · Episode 162

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 • Duration 43:11

Welcome, Bridgertons (that's weird, let's workshop it) to this episode of the TFTB Book Club, wherein we discuss Kevin's latest pick: Exhalation by Ted Chiang. This collection of smart, high-concept short stories had something that appealed to each member of the Bridge Crew, with tales that The Guardian described as an "...expert balance of the emotional and the cerebral."

But before that, you've likely noticed TFTB's glow-up, and we're happier than a Vulcan calculus class to welcome a special guest to the Bridge, artist/designer Eduardo Valdes! We nerd-out with Ed about sci-fi art, his process and inspirations including comics legend Bill Sienkiewicz (see one of James' favourite pieces), Ken Kelly's amazing Micronauts package art, and the late movie poster maestro Drew Struzan.

We also take a look back at this cruel summer for a little "In Memoriam" segment as we bid adieu to the genre and entertainment greats that have left us recently: Sam Neill, Peter Cullen, Tim Curry, and Dolly Parton. (Yes, really.)

Stick around to the end of the episode for our next book review pick. Hold on to your butts, it's a good one.

Eduardo Valdes links: https://evaldes.weebly.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edvcreative/

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

Check out our new and improved website: https://talesfromthebridge.com - and let us know what you think!

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TFTB Timewarp: A Chat with Dennis E. Taylor

Season 6 · Episode 161

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 • Duration 44:37

OK Bridge gang... step into your stone circle, heat up your hot tub or rev your big British phone box to 88 mph and take a quantum leap with us as we slingshot around the sun back to season 3, episode 88 (!) for a TFTB Timewarp, originally published Dec. 23, 2023.

In this episode we sat down with author Dennis E. Taylor to discuss his hit Bobiverse series, which has spawned sequels almost as fast as his von Neumann Probe of a character(s). Dennis shared his path to writing and publishing, his thoughts on how uploaded human consciousness and self-replication could be used to explore interstellar space - and the risks of cryogenically freezing (and editing) your brain!

It's a fun chat, so stick around until the end to hear Dennis and the Bridge Crew shamelessly try to ingratiate themselves to our imminent A.I. overlords...

The Infinite Extent, the sixth installment in the Bobiverse series by Dennis E. Taylor releases on September 10, 2026 — the tenth anniversary of the Bobiverse franchise!

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

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TFTB Film Club: Oxygen (2021)

Season 6 · Episode 160

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 • Duration 34:13

On this episode of TFTB Filmclub, our adventurous and possibly misguided film watchers climb into a very small box and take a look at **Oxygen**, the claustrophobic sci-fi thriller starring Mélanie Laurent.

Trapped in a cryogenic unit with her oxygen supply rapidly running out, Liz has to figure out who she is, why she's there, and whether the mysterious voice on the other end of the line can actually help her. It's a film about survival, memory, identity, and the increasingly alarming consequences of waking up in the wrong place.

Expect spoilers, existential panic, and a surprisingly good time.

**Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!**

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TFTB with Ray Nayler

Season 6 · Episode 159

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • Duration 48:21

Ray Nayler is back on the Bridge to talk about his latest novel, Palaces Of The Crow. A Hugo and Locus Award winning author, Nayler can be reliably counted on to deliver something you haven’t read before. We dive into the novel and in typical fashion, our conversation goes where you least expect it. Kick back and enjoy the listen, you’re in for a treat.

Be sure to check out Ray’s website to preorder Palaces of the Crow, and to see what else he has going on: https://www.raynayler.net/

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TFTB with Peter Watts

Season 6 · Episode 158

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • Duration 01:25:53

Peter Watts is back on The Bridge, and he has a new short story collection coming in September. Check out Tachyon Publications for details on the pre-order.

Visit Peter's website Rifters.com

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

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TFTB Film Club: Star Wars, A New Hope (1977)

Season 6 · Episode 157

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Duration 46:56

On this episode of TFTB Filmclub, our intrepid film watchers go back to the original Star Wars, A New Hope and see where it all began. Before the prequels, Rogue One, and Andor, and Disney.

If you're Gen X, this is where your childhood began, and you have friends everywhere. Enjoy!

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

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TFTB Book Club: The Faith of Beasts by James S.A. Corey

Season 6 · Episode 156

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 • Duration 41:00

In this episode of TFTB Bookclub, we're discussing Faith of Beasts by James S.A. Corey. It's the second installment in the Captives War series, brought to you by the creators of The Expanse. The world is expanding in this space opera, and we're happy to jump in.

Of course, we've got our Science Fiction-Science Fact segment for you, and we're looking at the latest in gene editing. That's good news for our Game of Thrones fans because they've decided to make Dire Wolves.

We'll also get into what else we're Reading and Watching, and be sure to stay until the end for our next Book of the Month; it's Kevin's pick, and he's a man of taste.

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com

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Interview Hightlights

Season 5 · Episode 155

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • Duration 33:31

As we wrap up our 5th season on Tales From The Bridge we thought we’d share some interview highlights from the past year. We’ve got some fun moments here, and we hope you enjoy.

We’ve included excerpts from our conversations with Chris Hadfield, Travis Baldree, Mike Carey, James Rollins, Tade Thompson, Neil Clarke, Hugh Howey, Claire North, Arkady Martine, and the legendary Joe Haldeman.

We will have more science fiction (or ‘speculative fiction’ - if you must), authors joining us on the Bridge. We’ve also got more book and film reviews on the way.

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com

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TFTB Film Club: Minority Report (2002)

Season 5 · Episode 154

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 • Duration 50:07

Should we have picked Mac & Me, or Mad Max for the letter M? Well, we didn't choose either. We chose Minority Report, the fast paced Spielberg thriller from 2002. We talk about how the film has aged, and how well Spielberg put this tiny masterpiece together. Be sure to stick around to find out Ryan's pick for the letter N!

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

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TFTB Book Club: Rosewater by Tade Thompson

Season 5 · Episode 153

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 • Duration 43:48

On the latest Episode of TFTB Book Club we discuss Tade Thompson’s Rosewater. Our regular listeners will be up to date on his work as he joined us on the Bridge just last episode. In that interview we discussed his work and his process for getting words on paper. Aspiring authors take note!

As always, Kevin has some cool Science Fiction – Science Fact for us, and we’re talking tractor beams. Well, it’s tractor beam adjacent, but still fascinating stuff. We also catch you up on what else we’re Reading and Watching, and we have plenty of cool recommendations for you, including an article about Andor's Tony Gilroy being asked to avoid an "F" word. It's OK, he has friends everywhere.

We announce our next Book of the Month at the end of the episode. It’s Sam’s pick this month (you’re welcome), and he’s going with a new release that is getting plenty of hype. Any guesses? There are plenty of new books in the Science Fiction space right now, so there is plenty to choose from…

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast!

You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com

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Tales From The Bridge – Details, episodes & analysis

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