SFUltra
Sean McTiernanBrainwashing myself into loving science fiction, one book at a time.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 215 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
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"Volume's not really that important. It's the size of the room and the relationship of the sound to the enclosure it's in that makes a difference." - Neil Young
On this series, I am joined by Cameron Kunzelman so we can listen to the work of Neil Y... more
"Never stopped to wonder why then I saw black and my face splashed in the sky" - Neil Young, Powerfinger
"Many are transforming in that glorious condition normally described as decay. Transforming through splinter and chemical imbalance. By fading and forgetfulness." - Brian Catling, Lantern Slides, Several Clouds Colliding
"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
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Have never even bothered looking for another one after hearing this
Apple Podcasts5ThePodcastListener
United States4 months ago - Fantastic
Good podcast good criticism, good god!
Apple Podcasts5Kother
Canada9 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 Addict59 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
Germanya year 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
Australia2 years ago
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What is SFUltra about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A thought-provoking deep-dive show that blends film criticism, speculative fiction, and literary analysis. Episodes feature long-form explorations of genre classics, overlooked works, and cross-media themes, often pairing dense theoretical ideas with personal anecdotes and a clear passion for shaping how audiences read and understand storytelling. The host tends to foreground context like translation, publishing, and historical influences, while delivering rigorous, opinionated takes that reward listeners who enjoy connecting literature, cinema, and culture. Noteworthy traits include solo deep-dives peppered with broad cultural references, a willingness to challenge canonical views, and a penchant for uncovering obscure or misunderstood wor... more
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SFUltra launched 9 years ago and published 215 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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1. Cameron Kunzleman
2. Alison Rumphet
3. Tim MacGabhann
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