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Welcome to Wizards and Spaceships, the only podcast that’s about wizards and also about spaceships. Well, probably not, but it does involve wizards, spaceships, and the things we love (and complain about) in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

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It’s the 20th anniversary of Blindsight! David and Rachel sit down in Rachel’s living room with marine biologist, critically acclaimed author, and enemy-of-the-state Peter Watts to drink two bottles of wine and talk about theories of consciousness, c... more

The podcast is part of the oral tradition, and joining us to talk about ancient epics, living texts in dead languages, Babylonian Pride parades, and how all of this relates to sci-fi, fantasy, and horror is writer, translator, and cultural historian ... more

A contract with one of the five big publishing companies means placement in bookstores and libraries, reviews in major publications, award nominations, and a huge advance—even a chance to get on the bestsellers list. But is this actually the case? Jo... more

So you've trashed the world. An EMP or a nuclear bomb or a plague of zombies have taken out civic infrastructure—now it's your chance to show off your survival skills. Fortunately, there's an incredible resurgence of Indigenous post-apocalyptic ficti... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Watts
Science fiction author (Blindsight, Rifters trilogy, Starfish)
Self
Episode: Are We Having Fun Yet? ft. Peter Watts
Sophus Helle
Postdoctoral fellow at the Free University of Berlin; translator and cultural historian
Free University of Berlin
Episode: This Episode is Epic ft. Sophus Helle
Jeremy Szal
Author of the Common Trilogy; published by Galance Orion
Galance Orion
Episode: What the Big 5 Don’t Tell You ft. Jeremy Szal
Daphne Singingtree
Author, educator in plant medicine and midwifery, Circle of the Earth author
Circle of the Earth / Zinniya Center
Episode: Indigenous Survivance for the Zombie Apocalypse ft. Daphne Singingtree
Samantha Mills
Award-winning SFF author
Various publishers and awards
Episode: Didactic Fiction ft. Vajra Chandrasekera, Samantha Mills, and Gregory A. Wilson
Gregory A. Wilson
Speculative fiction author, professor, and game writer
Grey Assassin series, Chosen Heart
Episode: Didactic Fiction ft. Vajra Chandrasekera, Samantha Mills, and Gregory A. Wilson
Vajra Chandrasekera
Writer from Colombo, Sri Lanka; multiple award-winning author
The Saint of Bright Doors, Rakesfall
Episode: Didactic Fiction ft. Vajra Chandrasekera, Samantha Mills, and Gregory A. Wilson
Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Author of Gods of Jade and Shadow, Mexican Gothic, Velvet Was the Night
Author
Episode: In Praise of Difficult Women ft. Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Steve Davidson
Fan of science fiction, publisher/collector involved with Amazing Stories
Steve Davidson (publisher/fan)
Episode: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd Penney

Hosts

Rachel A. Rosen
Host of Wizards & Spaceships; frequent co-host; engages in discussions on SF/F and related media
David L. Klink
Co-host; guides conversations on publishing, editing, and genre analysis

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Good times

    I’m loving this. Can’t wait for more. 🤪

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wint3rpear
    Canada2 years ago
  • A great start to a SFF podcast!

    David and Rachel look like they’re going to be seeking fiction that goes beyond the accepted genre definitions and I’m here for it…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    frandroid atreides
    Canada2 years ago

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Guests bring diverse perspectives, including underrepresented voices and postcolonial viewpoints.

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Are We Having Fun Yet? ft. Peter Watts
Q: Are we headed toward being conquered by something that mimics consciousness, or is this just a marketing tactic to boost stock value?
Watts suggests it is not an either/or: we have already been shaped by those who profit from and control such technologies, and the real question is how to navigate a future where consciousness-like systems are embedded in powerful infrastructures without losing humanity.
This Episode is Epic ft. Sophus Helle
Q: Why is Tablet 12 in Gilgamesh treated as a separate narrative, and what does that say about editorial practices?
Tablet 12's content and narrative focus on death and an underworld exploration make it feel like a distinct, final flourish that challenges the continuity of Tablets 1–11, illustrating how editors historically rearranged or separated sections to accommodate different interpretive aims, yet still integrate them as part of the broader epic.
This Episode is Epic ft. Sophus Helle
Q: How much of these ancient epics influence modern writing in science fiction, fantasy, and horror?
Beowulf is a crucial touchstone, but epics influence modern writing across many texts and cultures; the guest highlights how Beowulf's legacy extends through Tolkien and into contemporary fantasy, showing that epics function as a deep, structural well of myth, language, and storytelling devices rather than mere source material.
What the Big 5 Don’t Tell You ft. Jeremy Szal
Q: How do books by lesser known authors get into bookstores and libraries?
Publishers and sales reps actively promote titles to bookstores, and local interactions with booksellers can lead to orders; authors themselves often need to engage in outreach and media appearances to complement this.
The Science Bros Answer Your Science Questions, Part 2, ft. Rob & Jon Mound
Q: Is it possible that altering the timeline could wreck the future, and how do you handle the idea of a delicate balance?
The discussion centers on the fragility of timelines and the risk that changing events could destabilize the future, underscoring how caution and thoughtful world-building are important in speculative fiction.

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2. Sophus Helle
3. Jeremy Szal
4. Daphne Singingtree
5. Samantha Mills
6. Gregory A. Wilson
7. Vajra Chandrasekera
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