Tales From The Bridge
Sam, Kevin, James, Hannah, Ryan, TristanTales From The Bridge discusses science fiction books & films, and talks to the people that create them.
Join Kevin, James, Sam, Hannah, Ryan & Tristan as they cover the best in science fiction, from books to television and film. We also geek out on cutting-edge concepts in our news segment, Science Fiction-Science Fact. Subscribe, follow, like, and leave a review. We'd love to hear from you!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 164 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Science FictionArtsBooksFiction | |||
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This month's film of choice is Possessor, the 2020 film by Brandon Cronenberg. It's bloody. It's gory. It's psychologically compelling. Join us as we discuss the film making style, and twisted nature of this science fiction Canadian gem. And be sure ... more
Welcome, Bridgertons (that's weird, let's workshop it) to this episode of the TFTB Book Club, wherein we discuss Kevin's latest pick: Exhalation by Ted Chiang. This collection of smart, high-concept short stories had something that appealed to each m... more
OK Bridge gang... step into your stone circle, heat up your hot tub or rev your big British phone box to 88 mph and take a quantum leap with us as we slingshot around the sun back to season 3, episode 88 (!) for a TFTB Timewarp, originally published ... more
On this episode of TFTB Filmclub, our adventurous and possibly misguided film watchers climb into a very small box and take a look at **Oxygen**, the claustrophobic sci-fi thriller starring Mélanie Laurent.
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- One of my favourite podcasts
There aren’t many good science fiction book podcasts around as far as I can tell. These guys and girls always surprise me with their intelligent and entertaining takes on old favourites, as well as recommendations for new things to read and watch.
Apple Podcasts5Piero
United Kingdom9 months ago - A low-key, entertaining mix
This casual, friendly, conversational yet focused podcast is just what I like. The format is low-key. The discussion is well-informed and well-organized. The science-fiction or science-fiction-adjacent topics are varied and intriguing. I look forward to these episodes!
Apple Podcasts5W. Mattimoe
United Statesa year ago - Top Notch for a bunch of nerds!
Absolute gems these guys. Good podcasters too. Doing a deep dive now- will report back.
Apple Podcasts5Stephen Osterberg
Canada2 years ago - Very enjoyable
Good takes on many books. Great guests. Highly recommended for science fiction fans.
Apple Podcasts5jwock3Canada2 years ago - They’re great
Love listening
Apple Podcasts5scifi girl101Canada2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #109 |  France/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #149 |  Germany/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #3 |  Denmark/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #23 | Denmark/Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #67 |  Norway/Fiction/Science Fiction |
Apple Podcasts | #70 |  Netherlands/Fiction/Science Fiction |
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A thoughtful, nerd-friendly show that blends deep dives into science fiction books and films with lively host banter and an ongoing interest in how tech, space, and storytelling intersect. Episodes rotate between book club-style discussions, film/TV reviews, and news segments on cutting-edge ideas, often featuring authors, critics, and creators who offer practical insights into writing, adaptation, world-building, and the business of publishing. Unique strengths include a welcoming, literate vibe, a willingness to tackle big concepts (AI, ethics, future tech) without losing humor, and a track record of high-quality guests who pull back the curtain on creative processes and industry realities.
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Tales From The Bridge launched 5 years ago and published 164 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. Eduardo Valdes
2. Dennis E. Taylor
3. Ray Nayler
4. Travis Baldree
5. Mike Carey
6. James Rollins
7. Neil Clarke
8. Joe Haldeman
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