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Alienating the Audience

Shrinkage!

Sep 26, 2023

In this episode we talk about all the times people get tiny in science fiction, from "Honey I Shrunk the Kids" to "The Fantastic Voyage" to Jonathan Swift.

Meeting Celebrities at Sci-Fi Conventions

Sep 20, 2023

Comedian John Robertson is a regular performer, panelist, and celebrity at science fiction conventions. He joins to discuss the community element of conventions, how celebrities should comport themselves, and how fans can best interact with them.

Soylent Green is People!

Sep 12, 2023

Charlton Heston stars in "Soylent Green," a film about the terror of overpopulation, urban ennui, and ultimately cannibalism. Based on the novel "Make Room! Make Room!" by Harry Harrison.

Scottish scifi twins Stone and Dickie Lynch join to discuss.

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The Hilarious Fantasy of Terry Pratchett

Sep 5, 2023

At its height, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series accounted for fully 2% of all book sales in the United Kingdom. Over the course of his life he wrote 59 books, achieved knighthood, and created a beloved and hilarious franchise.

What was Pratchett's worldview, and what motivated him to crack jokes about Death...