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SFF Yeah!

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Arboriality
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The Cartographers
The Archive Undying
Pet Peeves
Favorite Tropes
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Midnight On Beacon Street
The Locked Tomb

SFF Yeah! is a biweekly show dedicated to the latest happenings and our favorite recommendations from the worlds of science fiction and fantasy.

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Latest Episodes

Sharifah is joined by some of Book Riot's editorial team to send off SFF Yeah with a parting gift of some of our favorite science fiction, fantasy, and speculative books.

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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.

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Book Riot's managing editor and All the Books host Vanessa Diaz joins Sharifah for a Halloween special, with book, movie, and music recommendations to make your season extra spooky.

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Sharifah talks about some of her favorite backlist SF/F reads.

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Recent Guests

Jeff O'Neill
CEO of Book Riot, host of the Book Riot podcast
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Erika Azafetti
Co-host of Hey YA podcast, associate editor at Book Riot
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Danika Ellis
Captain of the Our Queerest Shelves newsletter and contributor to The Lesbrary.
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Episode: Some Excellent Queer SF/F
Chloe Gong
Best-selling author and writer of 'Immortal Longings' inspired by Shakespeare's works.
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Episode: Shakespeare Does SFF
Erica Ezeifedi
Captain of Book Riot's In Reading Color newsletter, co-host of the Hey YA podcast
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Episode: Representation in SFF
Vanessa Diaz
Managing editor for Book Riot, knowledgeable about recent SFF releases.
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Episode: Best SFF Books of 2024 So Far

Host

Sharifah Williams
Host and co-host known for engaging discussions on science fiction and fantasy literature, often highlighting diverse narratives and themes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • He will get it tomorrow and I’ll let you know when I’m

    I’ll be in my office in about a half a minute or something I’ll call when I can go home tomorrow if you want me home I’ll

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    her bad
    United States2 years ago
  • Mug b is a good one too I think it would be a good one to

    The first time you have a good day I think you’re a great friend to have and you have the right attitude to do things you want and I

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shut ski
    United States2 years ago
  • Maybe more for TV/movie fans

    Since it’s a Book Riot podcast I really wanted it to talk about sci fi fantasy books. I ended up being really annoyed with the hosts’ reviews mainly consisting of basically hey, I’ve heard of this book but didn’t actually read it ha ha not really into reading right now. Okay….

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    😸🌺🐯🌸🐷🌻
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Content for the Genre's I'm most interested in

    Just started listening, and I profess to skipping over conversation that isn't about the books sometimes. But the book discussion/ reviews are wonderful depcitions of the narrative and details about how the book reads that is compelling. I think the content warnings are great because it prepares people for what elements of the books that may be hard, or even if its just something they have to not buy because they can't handle those elements. I'd much rather get that piece from the reviewer than ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    847buckykatt
    United States3 years ago
  • Okay, but occasionally cringe.

    Podcast is fine, but the hosts are a bit tryhard. For example, they recently gave a trigger warning for classism. For a book about a princess.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pmffn
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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There is some feedback criticizing the hosts for occasional tangents or perceived elitism in discussions, but overall, the content is well-received for its depth and relevance.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its engaging hosts who share insightful book recommendations and personal experiences.
Reviews highlight the focus on diversity in literature, particularly regarding LGBTQIA+ representation in science fiction and fantasy.

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Backlist To The Future, With Listener Questions
Q: What other suggestions do you have in the vein of John Scalzi's campy, cute pop culture books?
I suggest 'Light Years from Home' by Mike Chen and 'Hench' by Natalie Walschots, both of which should appeal to your tastes.
Backlist To The Future, With Listener Questions
Q: What recommendations do you have for good fantasy romance or romantasy?
I recommend 'Better Medicine' by Mia Tsai and 'The Hurricane Wars' by Thea Guanzon, both of which have elements of romance and adventure.
Backlist To The Future, Listener Questions Part 2
Q: I would love some badass women or queer people doing cool things in space, preferably something very character driven with interesting world building.
Jenn recommends 'Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe' by Alex White, 'Genesis of Misery' by Neon Yang, and 'Stars are Legion' by Kameron Hurley.
Backlist To The Future, Listener Questions Part 2
Q: I would like something shorter and punchy that is a fun high action sci fi.
Jenn recommends 'How You Lose the Time War' by Max Gladstone and Amal el Mohtar, Charles Yu's 'Sorry, Please, Thank You', and suggests checking out works by P. Djèlí Clark as well.
Backlist To the Future, Listener Questions Part 4
Q: Can you recommend any high fantasy that approaches specifically politics and warring peoples from a purely female perspective?
Jenn recommends 'The Unbroken' by CL Clark and 'She Who Became the Sun' by Shelley Parker-Chan for their unique perspectives on female characters in political contexts.

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Focused on exploring the realms of science fiction and fantasy, this podcast offers a biweekly dive into both contemporary and classic works within the genres. The hosts frequently share their latest recommendations, covering a wide range of themes from personal identity to social issues, often highlighting diverse voices and perspectives in literature. Notable discussions include numerous backlist titles, LGBTQIA+ representation, and the significance of inclusivity in storytelling, all while maintaining a light-hearted and engaging atmosphere that appeals to both avid fans and newcomers to speculative fiction.

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SFF Yeah! launched 8 years ago and published 318 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. Jeff O'Neill
2. Erika Azafetti
3. Danika Ellis
4. Chloe Gong
5. Erica Ezeifedi
6. Vanessa Diaz

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