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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 262 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we conclude our analysis of the FX series Alien: Earth with episode 7, “Emergence” and episode 8, “The Real Monsters.”
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It’s The Pop Culture Professors, and we continue our analysis of the FX series Alien: Earth with episode 5, “In Space, No One…” and episode 6, “The Fly.”
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What happens if you took one of the classic characters of Chinese literary fiction and dropped him into early 20th-century China?
That’s the premise of Wu Jianren’s novel, New Story of the Stone (Columbia UP, 2025), written in 1905, which takes J... more
This interview is with one of the translators, M. Lynx Qualey.
A girl must save herself and her family after discovering her society's secrets in this sci-fi novel in translation.
I Want Golden Eyes (U Texas Press, 2025) is set on the Comoros Isla... more
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Rob Wolf takes on all things sci-fi in this great interview podcast that highlights some of the best the genre has to offer-as well as some up-and-comers. Wolf’s questions are targeted and insightful, demonstrating that he has not just read the books he’s discussing, but has engaged with them and is genuinely interested to expand his understanding of the author’s intent. Any author should be so blessed as to have such an engaged reader. This care that he has for the books he platforms makes me w... more
Marshall, host of the podcast, highlights all aspects of new reads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!
As witness to my love of this new book, science fiction/ fantasy podcast, of which I am a new listener, I have bought 5 books, put one previously purchased book on the top of my TBR stack and I have completed only 8 episodes starting back in 2011! The interviewers are knowledgeable, informed and well-read in the genre and ask questions that really engage the author. Great insights to the featured books and I enjoy hearing the authors talk about their craft and their excitement about this genre.... more
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This show's approach to interviews with authors about their influences and craft is fantastic. The interviews really dig into the work, the author's approach, the world of science fiction, etc. That makes for a show that feels more like a Lipton-style craft and life conversation than a simple PR-centered conversations. Those are the interviews I tune back into because I actually feel like I've learned something new and interesting.
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The content features engaging conversations with bestselling and award-winning science fiction authors who discuss their latest works and the broader themes within the genre. Discussions often center on literary craft, influences, and the social and political contexts surrounding the authors' narratives, providing listeners with an in-depth look at contemporary trends in science fiction literature. This podcast is likely to appeal to avid readers, writers, and fans of the genre who are interested in understanding the creative process behind science fiction novels and the authors' perspectives on significant cultural issues.
What sets this series apart is the focus on in-depth interviews that go beyond typical promotional discussions, allow... more
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