SFUltra
Sean McTiernanBrainwashing myself into loving science fiction, one book at a time.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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"So I think when I'm looking at you, I see you there. But I can't just explain what you are. I see you there and you could be photographed, but then after you'd been photographed, one still wouldn't know what your realism was. You'd have to find a te... more
"If you can talk about it, why paint it?" - Francis Bacon
Main works discussed: The Horror at Red Hook - H. P. Lovecraft The Ballad of Black Tom - Victor LaValle The Courtyard - Alan Moore Neonomicon - Alan Moore Providence - Alan Moore
"So you think you know what terror is As it stares from the newspaper... more
"Tell me what you know about a man's affliction PC plod talk pure science fiction" - Cowboy Dave, Happy Mondays
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Have never even bothered looking for another one after hearing this
Apple Podcasts5ThePodcastListener
United Statesa month ago - Fantastic
Good podcast good criticism, good god!
Apple Podcasts5Kother
Canada5 months ago I feel that Sean McTiernan, the host of this podcast, is a witty and insightful critic who does a lot of thoughtful research so even with books I've read before (not many) he reveals new insights and ways of reading them. Recommended highly
Podcast Addict55 months agoRD888Subtitle- Finally…
…someone finally talks about Tanith Lee!
(Oh and also a ton of other way too deep dives.)
Apple Podcasts5Alb Carmus, the Hocus
Germany10 months ago - A kind of stark radiance
SFUltra is the kind of show that doesn’t review books that you could think “yeah I could write that”, but blasts you with the stuff of stars that revels in your insignificance in the Universe.
Apple Podcasts5andrewdoull
Australiaa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Ireland/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #213 | Ireland/Arts |
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A thoughtful, literature-and-genre focused podcast that analyzes speculative fiction and cinema through close readings, personal anecdotes, and cross-disciplinary context. Episodes balance scholarly critique with engaging, conversational storytelling, often tying themes to broader social issues like canon formation, ethics, identity, and media culture. Noteworthy strengths include rigorous, nuanced analysis of older and obscure works, a distinctive voice that blends erudition with irreverence, and a consistent cadence of deep dives paired with occasional lighter, informal episodes. The show is likely to appeal to readers and cinephiles who enjoy theory-informed discussions, genre history, and strong, opinionated takes from a knowledgeable h... more
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SFUltra launched 9 years ago and published 212 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Alison Rumphet
3. Tim MacGabhann
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