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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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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

Welcome to our new season! To celebrate, we’re kicking it up a notch by holding an all-star roundtable of some truly incredible writers. Vajra Chandrasekera, Samantha Mills, and Gregory A. Wilson join us to discuss didactic genre fiction. Is it a ski... more

Genre fiction is full of strong, independent women, badass heroines, brave Final Girls, and virginal princesses. Frankly, we’re getting a little sick of it? For our season finale, with us to discuss difficult women is the queen of messy, complicated,... more

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Amazing Stories Magazine. It started way back in March or April, of 1926, depending on who you ask. With us to talk about the magazine's past, present, and maybe even the next hundred years, are its publish... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kermit Woodall
Editor/creative lead with long involvement in Amazing Stories
Amazing Stories editor/lead
Episode: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd Penney
Lloyd Penney
Editor/reader with decades in fandom and Amazing Stories involvement
Amazing Stories editor-in-chief (past role)
Episode: Amazing Stories 100th Anniversary ft. Steve Davidson, Kermit Woodall and Lloyd Penney
Jon Tattrie
Author and journalist, biographer of Charles R. Saunders
Right Now / author of multiple works on Saunders
Episode: Charles R. Saunders ft. Jon Tattrie
Alexandra Pierce
Editor and publisher of Speculative Insight
Speculative Insight
Episode: Editing Roundtable ft. Alexandra Pierce and Josh Wilson

Hosts

Rachel A. Rosen
Host and co-creator; long-standing presence with editorial and production ties
David L. Klink
Co-host and host roles across episodes; central figure in show"s dynamic

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 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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A friendly, collaborative vibe with accessible explanations for complex ideas.

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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.
The Science Bros Answer Your Science Questions, Part 2, ft. Rob & Jon Mound
Q: What is your preferred model of time travel and associated handling of temporal paradoxes?
Time dilation is discussed as a preferred mechanism, creating a narrative where the traveler experiences time differently from those left behind, raising paradox questions and opportunities for character-driven storytelling.
Charles R. Saunders ft. Jon Tattrie
Q: Can you give us a little bit of context about the Imaro novels and the term Sword and Soul?
Imaro is a Black warrior-centered fantasy character whose stories combine high adventure with deep cultural roots, aiming to feature Black protagonists at the core and to present Africa with historical depth rather than as mere backdrop, which became the cornerstone of Sword and Soul.
How to Write a Kick-Ass Fantasy Battle ft. Suzannah Rowntree
Q: Flaming arrows, yes or no?
The guest explained that flaming arrows are less common than often depicted; instead, incendiary pots with Greek fire are more historically plausible and effective for spreading fire.
A New World In Our Hearts
Q: How do you make utopian interesting when conflict is the root of the Western narrative tradition?
Ken discussed using conflict between different factions and viewpoints within a utopia to create narrative tension.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wizards & Spaceships

What is Wizards & Spaceships about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A show blending speculative fiction, craft, and critical analysis, with hosts often guiding wide-ranging discussions that span didactic fiction, postcolonial perspectives, editorial practices, and science-focused explorations of space, time, and technology. Guests range from award-winning authors and editors to researchers and critics, yielding conversations about writing craft, genre boundaries, representation, and publishing. Noteworthy twists include in-depth historical looks at magazines and archives, rigorous science-grounded episodes, and thoughtfully framed debates about terminology like Hopepunk and Grimdark, all delivered with accessible humor and a collaborative host dynamic. This mix makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy thou... more

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