Category Archives: Interviews

S3E4: Larry Niven Interview

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I interview the legendary Larry Niven, author of Ringworld, The Mote in God’s Eye, Lucifer’s Hammer, Footfall, and many more. Niven’s book recommendations from his catalog: The Seascape Tattoo (fantasy, with Steven Barnes) Fleet of Worlds Series (with Edward Lerner) The … Continue reading →

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S3E3: Cameron Kunzelman Discusses Sci-Fi Video Games

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Dr. Cameron Kunzelman of Georgia State University about science fiction in video games. Dr. Kunzelman’s game recommendations:BioshockHaloMass Effect Recommended reference book: https://www.amazon.com/Science-Fiction-Video-Games-Tringham/dp/148220388X Link to the Jacob Geller video in which Dr. Kunzelman appears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPiL3-CYzWk Check out this episode!

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S3E2: Robert Silverberg Interview

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

Robert Silverberg is the last major author whose career stretches all the way back to the Golden Age of Science Fiction. He is an extremely prolific writer and a long-time friend of Isaac Asimov. Hear his story in this interview. … Continue reading →

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S3E1: Jim Harris Discusses the Classics of Sci-Fi

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In the first episode of Season 3, I interview Jim Harris, the creator of the Classics of Science Fiction book recommendation aggregator, which I have referenced several times in the past. The database and list-builderJim’s websiteScan of the original list … Continue reading →

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S2E25: Lisa Yaszek Interview

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

In the series finale, I interview Dr. Lisa Yaszek, a sci-fi historian from Georgia Tech, about where we can expect science fiction to go in the future. Dr. Yaszek’s recommendations:Wormwood Trilogy by Tade ThompsonThe Matrix Sunspot Jungle, ed. Bill Campbell … Continue reading →

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S2E21: Donna Barba Higuera Interview

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I interview Donna Barba Higuera, author of the Newbery winning sci-fi novel, The Last Cuentista (which I’ve previously recommended). Donna’s book recommendation: Reclaim the Stars, edited by Zoraida Córdova Donna’s website Check out this episode!

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S2E14: Margaret Weitekamp Interview

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Dr. Margaret Weitekamp, Curator and Chair of Space History at the National Air and Space Museum about her new book, Space Craze: America’s Enduring Fascination with Real and Imagined Spaceflight. Media recommendation: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Check out … Continue reading →

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S2E13: Gary Bengier Interview

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I interview Gary Bengier, former CFO of eBay and author of Unfettered Journey, a novel about philosophy and artificial intelligence. Gary’s book recommendation:Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Check out this episode!

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S2E11: Nick Nocturne Discusses Unfiction

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Nick Nocturne, host of the YouTube channel Night Mind about the emerging genre of unfiction and its relation to science fiction. Nick’s recommendations:PBhere (sci-fi)Diminish (non-sci-fi) Check out this episode!

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Writer’s History #6 – David Brin

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I interview David Brin, author of the Uplift Series, The Postman, Existence, and many more. David Brin’s website.Advice for new writers.Sample chapters of many of Brin’s books.Brin’s recommended reading list. Brin on Robert Heinlein.Recommended essay: “The World, the Flesh, … Continue reading →

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