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Wizards Vs. Lesbians

Isaac and Alexis
The Ragpicker
Cannibalism
The Secret Market Of the Dead
Orlando (virginia Woolf Novel)
After Party
Biting the Sun
Folktale Retellings
Onisama-E
Eleanor Arneson
Lolly Willowes
Singing Hills Series
Detective Fiction
Jane Unlimited
Imperial Metropole / East Asia Motif
Direct Descendant
Gender
Yuri
The Starving Saints
Little Shop Of Horrors
Sawkill Girls

A queer sf review podcast about the emerging wizards vs. lesbians microgenre.

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We were promised Moby Dick in space with lesbians, and that's what we got. It's kind of a thankless task, being Moby DIck in space with lesbians - particularly if you're not playing it for laughs, which this book isn't - because the best you're ever ... more

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This book is about struggling with your terrible family while eating lots of lovingly-described food, which means it's the kind of thing we're supposed to like. This episode is mostly dedicated to figuring out why we don't.

The Subtle Art of Foldin... more

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Lee joins us to talk about a book which is difficult to boil down to a paragraph - it's about power, and the means by which power is acquired and lost, and it examines this on a multitude of scales, from the granular to the metaphysical. Also it's se... more

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A cyberpunk colonial parable from one of our favorite authors - or, at least, the author of one of our favorite books. This one is not quite Divine Endurance, but it's certainly something. It's not a pleasant read but it sure is full of historical in... more

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Recent Guests

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Hosts

Isaac
Host and regular contributor on the show.
Alexis
Co-host of the show; frequent host and regular judge on episodes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • It’s like they are reviewing every book I’ve read in the last 10 years

    I’m super enjoying this podcast! The hosts give thoughtful and intelligent analysis of the books; also they are just plain fun to listen too. I’ve read a worryingly large amount of the books they discuss, so when I see one for something I haven’t read I get to add it to my too read lists, another treat :) Absolutely recommend to anyone who like books and thinking about books!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    zelda stop destroying that
    United States8 months ago
  • The WizLes genre’s finest books

    This is the genre of books and the taste in critique I needed. I’ve read many of these but I do enjoy their takes. Great show I’m glad they’re making it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laughing Dog
    United States3 years ago
  • It’s introducing me to a lot of great books.

    Is queer desire the revolutionary moment? I’ll be thinking about the nuances of this question for as long as this podcast runs and a good while after.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocannon R
    United States3 years ago
  • The WizLes genre’s finest books

    This is the genre of books and the taste in critique I needed. I’ve read many of these but I do enjoy their takes. Great show I’m glad they’re making it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laughing Dog
    United States4 years ago
  • A perfect reading list

    I've been absolutely burning through this show and the books it covers, you two are my favorite source of reading recommendations at this point. I would (and have, repeatedly) totally recommend this podcast to anyone interest in queer SFF.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MsEvildoom
    United States4 years ago

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The show is noted for strong book recommendations and accessible yet rigorous critique.
Fans value the inclusive, queer lens on speculative fiction.
Listeners praise the hosts' thoughtful, nuanced analysis and witty banter.
Guests and topics are often cited as informative and engaging for both newcomers and longtime readers.

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BONUS: Q & A 5 (FIVE YEARS!)
Q: Tryina Bex asks, I know your focus is Wizards Vs. Lesbians, in parentheses, awesome, but have you come across any good books about spaceships and dragons?
The Pern series by Anne McCaffrey is the go-to example many consider, and it's often noted for blending dragons with spacefaring elements and psychic bonds, though we acknowledge it's not perfect; we also mention Le Guin as a contrasting approach since she often separates dragons and spaceflight.

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This show centers on queer science fiction and fantasy through close-reading, sharp critique, and playful debate. Episodes frequently explore representation, gender, sexuality, and community within speculative worlds, often tying old texts to contemporary sensibilities and asking how politics, culture, and identity shape storytelling. A standout is the commitment to rigorous analysis delivered with humor and warmth, plus a recurring embrace of cross-genre and cross-era works that spotlight marginalized voices. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations, strong book recommendations, and a welcoming, fandom-forward vibe that treats literature as a shared social project.

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