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Science Fiction Book Review Podcast

Luke Burrage
Science Fiction
Adrian Tchaikovsky
Dystopia
Alastair Reynolds
The Forever War
Ursula K. Le Guin
1984
Military Science Fiction
Moby-Dick
The Sparrow
Earth Abides
The Left Hand Of Darkness
Philosophy
Herman Melville
Julia
Dune
George R. Stewart
Neverness
Terminal World
Time Travel

Luke Burrage and Juliane Kunzendorf read a science fiction novel and review it when they're done. Then they read another.

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Latest Episodes

Luke and Juliane talk about Robert A Heinlein’s children’s book Have Space Suit – Will Travel, what they enjoyed and what they found problematic, and if it will be added to the SFBRP Must-Read List.

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Luke talks to Juliane about Luminous by Silvia Park, so far the best book he’s read in 2026.

See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3

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Juliane read Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove and in this episodes tells Luke why he shouldn’t read it too.

See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3

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Luke and Juliane discuss Inversions by Iain M Banks, a sure-fire entry into the SFBRP Must-Read List.

See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3

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Recent Guests

Alexander C Kane
Author of the book 'Scum of the Earth'
Self-published author with Audible
Episode: SFBRP #535 – Alexander C Kane – Scum of the Earth

Hosts

Luke Burrage
Host with a strong critical voice focused on science fiction literature, world-building, and narrative structure.
Juliane Kunzendorf
Co-host with a analytical approach to novels, often focusing on themes, world-building, and representation.

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • I’m Done

    I’ve listened to this podcast for about a year, I would say. Enjoyed some of the insights and the knowledge of science fiction literature was a helpful guide on what past and current works to read in the genre. That’s not the problem…

    I plan on unfollowing this podcast after I write this review because I just cannot stand the way the host Luke Barrage talks to his co-host, Juliene. I think they are a couple, if that’s the case, my heart breaks for her.

    In nearly every episode, the host Luke t... more

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    Disappointed newser
    United States2 years ago
  • Poorly Articulated Reviews

    More random banter about personal preferences than objective review

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    datrent
    United States2 years ago
  • Man talks over woman

    The content can be interesting, but it is SO distracting that the male presenter just steamrolls over his partner as soon as she starts to say anything. Hilariously in the latest episode he goes on about a character in a book mansplaining - no self awareness whatsoever. Shame.

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    Mallen Baker
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One guy rambling for 1 hour and a half, repeating the same ideas over and over and being quite wrong about everything... But mostly, it's one guy interrupting his cohost for 1 hour and a half even after she says "please, let me talk"... It was painful to listen.

    Ps: his answer was "let me finish this idea first" and went on to repeat the same ideas for the rest of the podcast.

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    danirrivas
    2 years ago
  • Few will be able to stomach these two dudes

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    Langton
    2 years ago

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Listeners praise deep, thoughtful analysis and passion for sci-fi details.
Some reviews criticize the host dynamics, noting interruptions or dominance in conversations.

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Talking Points

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SFBRP #581 – Neal Stephenson – Anathem
Q: Is it more than just a book to entertain?
Yes, it incorporates deep philosophical concepts and challenges readers to think critically about the world.
SFBRP #581 – Neal Stephenson – Anathem
Q: So what makes it a masterwork?
It ends up bigger than the author and is an influential piece in the literary canon.
SFBRP #553 – Robert A Heinlein – Starship Troopers
Q: How do you know that Heinlein or this story of war equals good and the way that this is all written out, that that is not satirical?
It's not that it's not satirical, but this book makes foundational assumptions about the setup of the world, which if hold true lead to these conclusions.
SFBRP #554 – Arkady and Boris Strugatsky – Roadside Picnic
Q: Do you know why the two brothers, the two Russian brothers in the Soviet Union made a decision to write a book that takes place in America?
The authors aimed to bypass censorship by setting their story in America, allowing themselves creative freedom to explore themes without direct criticism of Soviet society.
SFBRP #530 – Sandra Newman – Julia – 1984
Q: Do you think I'm going to rate this highly or lowly?
This is like... I'm not actually that sure anymore, but I think you're going to rate it like, I don't know, four stars or something.

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This show features in-depth sci-fi book discussions led by a two-person host duo who read a novel and then analyze its world-building, themes, and narrative choices. Episodes typically balance close readings of plot and character with broader comparisons to other works, authorial or publishing context, and reader-facing elements like adaptations or series connections. A notable pattern is the duo's dynamic: strong personal perspectives paired with detailed genre knowledge, which can lead to lively debates, meta-commentary on review processes, and occasional tension that both highlights passion for the genre and risks overshadowing quieter, nuanced viewpoints. Potential listeners who enjoy thoughtful, literature-focused sci‑fi discussion, bo... more

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