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S3E5: Modern Sci-Fi Television

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Alex R. Howe

In this episode, I review the recent history and current status of science fiction on television during the streaming era. TV recommendation: The Orville Check out this episode!

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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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S2E1: Farah Mendlesohn Interview

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Alex R. Howe

I interview Farah Mendlesohn, a scholar of children’s sci-fi and fantasy literature and author of The Intergalactic Playground. Farah’s website. Farah’s book recommendations: The Mortal Engines Quartet by Philip Reeve The Year’s Best African Speculative Fiction (free online) Check out this episode!

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I’m Starting a Podcast!

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Alex R. Howe

A long time ago–around the time I started this blog, actually–I decided I was going toread all the classic novels of science fiction. It was a long list, so it’s taken me eight years to get through it, but I’m … Continue reading →

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