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The Baen Free Radio Hour

Baen Books
One Jump Ahead
Baen Books
Science Fiction
Tinker
Fantasy
Wen Spencer
Character Development
Dragoncon
Military Science Fiction
Liaden Universe
To Tread Obsidian Shores
Libertycon
Alternate History
Richard Fox
Honorverse
The Winds Of Fate
Rise From Ruin
John Ringo
Admiral and Commander
Men Of Bretton

The Baen Free Radio Hour. Baen Books science fiction and fantasy news, interview, audiobooks, and audio drama

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Latest Episodes

Part two of Jeremy Comeaux’s interview of David West and DJ Butler on Hell on Wheels, part 2 of 3; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 66. View the podcast in video form at www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/rbI9... more

Part one of Jeremy Comeaux’s interview of David West and DJ Butler on Hell on Wheels; Part One; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 65. View the podcast in video form at www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfkRpgP... more

Sean Hazlett interviews Sharon Lee on A Liaden Universe Constellation Vol. 6, Part Two of Two; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 64. View the podcast in video form at www.baen.com/podcastfiles/mp3/https://www.youtube.com/embed/G4zM0MV0... more

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Recent Guests

David J. Butler
Science fiction and fantasy author; co-author of Hell on Wheels
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 05 29 Jeremy Comeaux interviews David West and DJ Butler on Hell on Wheels, P1; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 65. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfkRpgPl2CI and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
David J. West
Author and editor with Baen; co-author of Hell on Wheels
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 05 29 Jeremy Comeaux interviews David West and DJ Butler on Hell on Wheels, P1; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 65. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfkRpgPl2CI and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Sharon Lee
Author discussed in interview
Liaden Universe contributor
Episode: BFRH 2026 05 15 Sean Hazlett interviews Sharon Lee on A Liaden Universe Constellation Vol. 6, P1; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 63. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/UJmN7psHcO4 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Lois McMaster Bujold
Grand Master of Science Fiction, author of Penric's Intrigues
Baen Books (publisher)
Episode: BFRH 2026 05 08 Jeremy Comeaux interviews Lois McMaster Bujold on Penric’s Intrigues; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 62. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/IxObg89zsVA and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Mike Kupari
Author and interview guest
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 04 17 Part One of Twin Star Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 59. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/-l6obXakn58 and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Mercedes Lackey
Author, Brainship contributor, co-author on The Ship Who Dared
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 04 03 The Ship Who Dared Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 57. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/Et0NU0V_cFo and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Veronica Giguere
Audiobook narrator and co-author on The Ship Who Dared
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 04 03 The Ship Who Dared Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 57. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/Et0NU0V_cFo and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
David Boop
Anthology editor discussed in interview
Self/Various publishers
Episode: BFRH 2026 03 27 Part 2 Anthology Editors Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 56. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/VQwSGqv-VmQ and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Nick Steverson
Author, Plausibly Deniable contributor
Baen Books
Episode: BFRH 2026 03 06 Part 1 Plausibly Deniable Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 53. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/CQ5y4upNuHA and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.

Hosts

John Ringo
Co-Author, discussing Beyond the Rift
Sean Hazlett
Host of The Baen Free Radio Hour
Toni Weisskopf
Publisher of Baen Books
Griffin Barber
Host of The Baen Free Radio Hour

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Problems

    This might be a wonderful podcast, but it does not play properly on this app, constantly repeating after about 5 minutes of promotional content, and Baen seems to have no interest in fixing the problem. A frustrating listen…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Invulinus
    United States4 years ago
  • WTB sound engineer?

    What I could hear of the interview segment was good, but the levels were all over the place.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Resivan
    United States5 years ago
  • A look from the inside

    If you ever wonder what an author is thinking about when they write you can find out. Both why they write what they write, and a bit on the how well. Discussions of the research and the world construction provide some wonderful insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Contracorner
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcasts

    I enjoy listening the the Baen Podcasts. I especially enjoyed the newest video podcasts and hope they keep doing them. I find them a great way to discover new books to read. This is also a problem as I find to many books to read. I also enjoy the serialized books at the end of the podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SFC MartiG
    United States6 years ago
  • A great window into scifi literature.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MDB
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Most listeners enjoy deep dives with genre auteurs and publishers.
Fans appreciate the blend of author interviews with serialization updates.
Show notes and guests consistently focus on world-building and writing craft.

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BFRH 2026 05 29 Jeremy Comeaux interviews David West and DJ Butler on Hell on Wheels, P1; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 65. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/hfkRpgPl2CI and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: Is this your first long-form novel together, and how did the project originate?
The guests describe starting from storytelling at conventions and online exchanges, with the two authors deciding to actually write the book after talking about it at a party and at a convention, evolving from short-form ideas to a full-length collaboration.
BFRH 2026 02 13 Jeremy Comeaux interviews Marisa Wolf on The Study Guides of Baen Books and One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name part 50. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/SS-cS0buhOA and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: So first things first, so Marisa, you've been working on study guides for Baen. So why don't you tell people what that is per se and how it helps the community?
Marisa explains that Baen's study guides are free resources for teachers and homeschool parents that include chapter-by-chapter summaries, reading comprehension quizzes, and extension activities. They are designed to help teachers relate the novels to broader topics like science, mythology, and history, while also offering quick refreshers for students pressed for time.
BFRH 2026 04 10 Blood on the Sand Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 58. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Y_i-RhOvaY and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: Did world-building or character development come first for you, and how do they inform each other?
She explains that world-building and character development inform one another, using deities and moral systems to shape characters like Romick, Dane, and Ville, while ensuring the magic and culture support rather than overshadow the personal arcs.
BFRH 2026 04 10 Blood on the Sand Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 58. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/9Y_i-RhOvaY and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: So Kacey, tell us a little bit about yourself and a little bit about Magelight maybe, and then we'll get on to the meat of the story.
Kacey Ezell describes herself as genre-fluid, with a background in military SF and fantasy; Magelight follows a young sorceress named Ailis and then Blood on the Sand expands that world with three male protectors and a threatened romance, trauma, and growth.
BFRH 2026 02 20 The Monster Hunter Files, Volume 2 Interview; One Jump Ahead by Mark L. Van Name, part 51. Video at https://www.youtube.com/embed/0jSZVhTyU3c and at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjV7Nn4-bkB48wDjtobIuPQ.
Q: What was Larry's approach to writing his story within the anthology?
Larry mentions he always writes his story last to avoid overlapping with others and to ensure he covers themes and characters not yet explored, aligning with the anthology's goals.

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