Aces & Jokers: A Wild Cards Podcast
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsWe’re reading and discussing Wild Cards, a set of shared-world superhero novels edited by George R. R. Martin. We don't own Wild Cards and this is not an official podcast. We use brief clips from the audiobooks and other sources to illustrate and aid discussion. Spoilers abound. Support us at https://patreon.com/acesjokerspod
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Episodes
Deuces Down, Part 2: hey kid, your mom's a Real Doll
March 20, 2020 21:18 - 1 hour - 34.3 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Deuces Down (Wild Cards Book 16). Show Notes Keeping it teeny and tidy: We think the first time we saw Gangsta Joey was in Down and Dirty (Book 5), when Yeoman puts an arrow through the arms of an unnamed mafioso. Let us know if we got that wrong. Here's the pic Ben wanted you to see. General Notes The authors that contributed to this book are: John J Miller Walton Simons Melinda M. Snodgrass Stephen Leigh Michael Cassutt Kev...
Deuces Down, Part 1: Unaffected Child of Nature
February 18, 2020 14:40 - 1 hour - 35.8 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Deuces Down (Wild Cards Book 16). Show Notes Short and sweet, friends: Read John Jos. Miller's Wild Card and Sports article now, please. You can add songs that are relevant to Wild Cards to our Wild Cards Songs playlist, but please make sure they're directly relevant. Someone has added a Billie Eilish song; I don't have the energy to determine whether it's actually right for the playlist so whatever. Maybe drop us a note with your thinking...
Superhero TV: Local, Sustainable, Organic Insulin
December 27, 2019 19:24 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBIn this episode we discuss superhero TV, mostly the new Watchmen series, but a few others too. We also try to figure out how the wealth of superhero TV we already have may or may not impact what Hulu could do with Wild Cards. This episode is FREE to everyone including Patreon patrons--and don't worry; we'll be back to books in the new year. Show Notes Just a few bits and pieces: Re Jordan Peterson: It seems I actually stopped reading at 52% through the book, so I guess I only understa...
Wild Cards Comic Books vols 1-4: Hot, Strong and Black
October 26, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the Wild Cards Comic Books, vols 1-4. Show Notes These show notes are short and sweet, like we like our men. Jay does indeed wet the bed in Dead Man's Hand, after his Lovecraftian nightmare. No mention of rubber sheets there, though. Whether he is a habitual bedwetter is still unconfirmed. That milk ducts image isn't real, but they should still use it in the show. You have homework: watch Watchmen on Netflix, and watch The Boys on Amazon Prime. We are pla...
[TEASER] - Black Trump, Part 2: Bizarre Shapeshifting Killer Slut
September 25, 2019 13:45 - 38 seconds - 3.89 MBThis is a preview of our discussion of part two of Black Trump, Wild Cards book 15. To get the full episode (as well as other bonus content), go to Patreon and back us. Pledge $2 or more to unlock earlier premium content, like our Nightflyers commentary track and our discussion of the Jokertown Shuffle reissue.
[TEASER] - Black Trump, Part 1: I Can Lick Every Man In This Place
August 26, 2019 12:34 - 1 minute - 4.69 MBThis is a preview of our discussion of Black Trump, Wild Cards book 15. To get the full episode (as well as other bonus content), go to Patreon and back us. Pledge $2 or more to unlock earlier premium content, like our Nightflyers commentary track and our discussion of the Jokertown Shuffle reissue.
(TEASER) Jokertown Shuffle reissue discussion
July 20, 2019 16:00 - 1 minute - 4.26 MBThis is a preview of our premium episode discussing of the extra chapters in Tor's recent Jokertown Shuffle reissue. We didn't cover these stories in our main episode about the book, because they hadn't been published yet. To hear the complete episode, join our Patreon at the $2 per podcast level. This short episode is free to $2 patrons: you'll only be charged $2 for our regular episodes. You'll also get access to future episodes a day early, as well as instant access to existing premiu...
Marked Cards, Part 2: Milking The Serpent
July 13, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Marked Cards (Wild Cards Book 14). Show Notes Please donate to Howard's Gofundme for his medical bills: https://www.gofundme.com/m5dwy-medical-bills-anything-helps and share it on social media. Ben's information on horse penises comes from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stallion#Reproductive_anatomy The song "Black Flanders" comes from the Episode One podcast: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast Here is the song on YouTube: https://www.you...
Marked Cards, Part 1: Guess Who's Bisexual!
June 25, 2019 11:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Marked Cards (Wild Cards Book 14). Show Notes I'm tired so I'm phoning these in this week: Read William F Wu's Triple Dualities article now, please. Angel got gently and correctly dragged in a column about bisexuality and now is FULLY OUT ok. I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle. Barbara Walters interviews Michael Jackson on 60 Minutes FUN FACT: Oprah went off the air in 2011—BUT she was on 60 Minutes for a while after...
Card Sharks, Part 2: The DP Site
June 10, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Card Sharks (Wild Cards Book 13). Show Notes As we mention in the episode, "Cursum Perficio" (1993) was indeed Kevin Andrew Murphy's first contribution to a Wild Cards novel, although he contributed to the GURPS Wild Cards roleplaying game supplement "Aces Abroad" in 1991. The fictional book within Philip K Dick's novel "The Man In The High Castle" is called The Grasshopper Lies Heavy, not The Grasshopper Lies Quietly as Ben says in this epi...
Card Sharks, Part 1: Spoil Me, Daddy
May 23, 2019 08:57 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Card Sharks (Wild Cards Book 13). Show Notes Here's that water supply article Ben was talking about, and the episode of Planet Money about the same subject that Angel mentioned. Never seen Breakfast at Tiffany's? Here's what they thought was appropriate makeup for Mickey Rooney. As promised, here's a Wikipedia link to Chinatown: Chinatown (1974 film) Like animals? You'll love this heartwarming zoo-based documentary. . . . just don'...
Nightflyers S1E1 (Patron-Only Preview)
February 27, 2019 18:08 - 2 minutes - 7.58 MBHello Aces & Jokers! Here is a sneak preview of our upcoming Patron-Only episode covering Nightflyers episode 1, available only to our Patreon patrons. If you want to hear more, come on over to patreon.com/acesjokerspod to support the show.
Turn of the Cards, Part 2: The Erotic Adventures of Lunar Girl
February 12, 2019 14:06 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Turn of the Cards (Wild Cards Book 12). Show Notes Short and sweet show notes this week: Please add to our Wild Cards Songs playlist on Spotify, and let us know (via email or on Twitter) your rationale for anything you do add. Section titles, implied lyrics, characters based on songs, songs explicit, implicit, and implied--we want them all. Are you an unpublished or independently published author with a manuscript burning a hole in your p...
Turn of the Cards, Part 1: 10% Of Your Brain Is Jewish
January 20, 2019 09:38 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Turn of the Cards (Wild Cards Book 12). Show Notes Ringworm and Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner were the songs highlighted in this week's episode Gina Carano would make a perfect Hera Victor Milán wasn't joking about the Dutch and their curtain aversion. It has now been THIRTEEN YEARS since Guy Goma got interviewed on the BBC instead of a different Guy. A.D.I.D.A.S. That brief moment when Madonna was linked to Jose Canseco ...
Dealer's Choice, Part 2: An Octopus For Danny
December 25, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Dealer's Choice (Wild Cards Book 11). Show Notes Are you aware of the Dunning Kruger effect? Are you capable of knowing whether you are aware of it? Read more about Christopher Duntsch if you dare! There's also a great podcast about him called Dr Death. Here's a discussion of the AI Alignment Problem that Ben mentioned. Brief note about how the laws of robotics need an update. Ben said "World War 2" when he meant "World War 1" when ...
Dealer's Choice, Part 1: The Gay Community Will Thank Me
December 15, 2018 21:22 - 1 hour - 44 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Dealer's Choice (Wild Cards Book 11). Show Notes CONTEST TIME! Congratulations to Matthew Elmslie, who won the contest from last week's show notes. Oh, you didn't read the show notes? Maybe now you have learned your lesson. September 21st 1990 really was a Friday. I guess they learned their lesson after 15 Sept 1946 was accidentally a school day on a Sunday. It’s only in researching these show notes while editing the podcast that I realis...
Double Solitaire, Part 2: Honeymoon Fresh
December 01, 2018 21:20 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Double Solitaire (Wild Cards Book 10). The authors that contributed to this book are: Melinda Snodgrass George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon to get exclusive Discord chat access, and/or leave us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. The more ratings we get, the more...
Double Solitaire, Part 1: Hot Grandad Winky
November 17, 2018 08:56 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Double Solitaire (Wild Cards Book 10). The authors that contributed to this book are: Melinda Snodgrass George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon to get exclusive Discord chat access, and/or leave us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. The more ratings we get, the more ...
Jokertown Shuffle, Part 2: No Dangle, No Dingle
October 14, 2018 12:04 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Jokertown Shuffle (Wild Cards Book 9). The authors that contributed to this book are: Stephen Leigh John Jos. Miller Melinda Snodgrass Victor Milán Walter Jon Williams Lew Shiner Walton Simons George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon to get exclusive Discord chat access, ...
Jokertown Shuffle, Part 1: All-Meat Diet
September 24, 2018 19:12 - 1 hour - 36 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Jokertown Shuffle (Wild Cards Book 9). The authors that contributed to this book are: Stephen Leigh John Jos. Miller Melinda Snodgrass Victor Milán Walter Jon Williams Lew Shiner Walton Simons George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon to get exclusive Discord chat access, a...
One-Eyed Jacks, Part 2: Fluid-Bonded Poly Throuple
September 09, 2018 09:56 - 1 hour - 34.7 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of One-Eyed Jacks (Wild Cards Book 8). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walton Simons Chris Claremont Lew Shiner William F. Wu Victor Milán Stephen Leigh Melinda Snodgrass John Jos. Miller Carrie Vaughn Kevin Andrew Murphy George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on...
One-Eyed Jacks, Part 1: A Bush Victory
August 23, 2018 11:59 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of One-Eyed Jacks (Wild Cards Book 8). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walton Simons Chris Claremont Lew Shiner William F. Wu Victor Milán Stephen Leigh Melinda Snodgrass John Jos. Miller Carrie Vaughn Kevin Andrew Murphy George R.R. Martin (editor) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on ...
Dead Man's Hand, Part 2: Human Centipede Special
August 05, 2018 22:45 - 1 hour - 39.6 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Dead Man's Hand (Wild Cards Book 7). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R.R. Martin Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Please support us on Patreon, and/or leave us a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts. The more ratings we get, the more people are likely to find us. Thanks to F Douglas...
Support us on Patreon
August 01, 2018 14:59We now have a Patreon at http://patreon.com/acesjokerspod You can use Patreon to send us a few dollars every month to support the show. If enough listeners sign up for this, we'll be able to start making bonus episodes.
Dead Man's Hand, Part 1: 50 Different Words For Eskimo
July 22, 2018 20:09 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Dead Man's Hand (Wild Cards Book 7). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R.R. Martin Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe.
Ace in the Hole, Part 2: Elections and Erections
July 06, 2018 10:11 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards Book 6). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walter John Williams Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Melinda M. Snodgrass Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Congratulations to Matthew Elmslie on winning the hardback copy of Knaves Over Queens! Thanks to @SamuelSakke...
Ace in the Hole, Part 1: The One Without Any Incest
June 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Ace in the Hole (Wild Cards Book 6). The authors that contributed to this book are: Walter John Williams Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Melinda M. Snodgrass Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Thanks to @lord_anarchy and @Jvargasleal for their Twitter DMs, which contributed to our discussion this week. Y...
Down and Dirty, Part 2: Milking Jane
June 16, 2018 09:03 - 1 hour - 38.2 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Down and Dirty (Wild Cards Book 5). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R. R. Martin Roger Zelazny Leanne C. Harper Arthur Byron Cover Melinda M. Snodgrass Edward Bryant Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Pat Cadigan Walter John Williams Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Thanks to F Do...
Down and Dirty, Part 1: Rachel Profiling
June 08, 2018 13:18 - 1 hour - 35 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Down and Dirty (Wild Cards Book 5). The authors that contributed to this book are: John J. Miller George R. R. Martin Roger Zelazny Leanne C. Harper Arthur Byron Cover Melinda M. Snodgrass Edward Bryant Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Pat Cadigan Walter John Williams Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Thanks to @theealan...
Aces Abroad, Part 2: Substantial Women
May 18, 2018 17:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Aces Abroad (Wild Cards Book 4). The authors that contributed to this book are: Carrie Vaughn Edward Bryant Gail Gerstner-Miller George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Kevin Andrew Murphy Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Michael Cassutt Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow t...
Aces Abroad, Part 1: Magical Tantra Pimp
May 11, 2018 11:13 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Aces Abroad (Wild Cards Book 4). The authors that contributed to this book are: Carrie Vaughn Edward Bryant Gail Gerstner-Miller George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Kevin Andrew Murphy Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Michael Cassutt Stephen Leigh (S. L. Farrell) Victor Milán Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow th...
Jokers Wild, Part 2: Gator AIDS
April 13, 2018 09:03 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the second half of Jokers Wild (Wild Cards Book 3). The authors that contributed to this book are: Edward Bryant George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Gator AIDS. Is it in you? Questions, comments, or corrections? Email us at acesjokerswildcards...
Jokers Wild, Part 1: Squirt Your Poison Squirt
April 06, 2018 10:37 - 48 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the first half of Jokers Wild (Wild Cards Book 3). The authors that contributed to this book are: Edward Bryant George R. R. Martin John J. Miller Leanne C. Harper Lewis Shiner Melinda M. Snodgrass Walton Simons Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Need more croc cock? Take a gander at Alligator penis surprise. Questions, comments, or correct...
Aces High, Part 2: Call Me Daddy
March 30, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBIn this episode we discuss the following stories from Aces High (Wild Cards Book 2): Jube (George R R Martin) Unto The Sixth Generation (Walter Jon Williams) Winter's Chill (George R R Martin) Relative Difficulties (Melinda Snodgrass) With a Little Help From His Friends (Victor Milán) By Lost Ways (Pat Cadigan) Mr Koyama's Comet (Walter Jon Williams) Half Past Dead (John J Miller) You can blame both of us for Ben's yelling voice in this one. He forgot to record using a monito...
Aces High, Part 1: Toasters That F*ck
March 23, 2018 11:00 - 59 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode we discuss the following stories from Aces High (Wild Cards Book 2): Pennies From Hell (Lewis Shiner) Jube (George R R Martin) Unto The Sixth Generation (Walter Jon Williams) Ashes To Ashes (Roger Zelazny) If Looks Could Kill (Walton Simons) Our fantastic theme tune is Ace Of Spades (8 Bit Remix Cover Version) by the great folks at 8 Bit Universe. Follow them on YouTube and Twitter. Full disclosure: "Space Yeast" is a term Angel probably lifted from Katie Rask's h...
Wild Cards Book 1, Part 2: Furries Begin
March 16, 2018 12:18 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBNOW WITH IMPROVED AUDIO! In this episode we discuss the following stories from Wild Cards, Book One: Interlude One (George R R Martin) Captain Cathode and the Secret Ace (Michael Cassutt) Powers (David D. Levine) Shell Games (George R R Martin) Interlude Two (George R R Martin) The Long Dark Night of Fortunato (Lewis Shiner) Transfigurations (Victor Milán) Interlude Three (George R R Martin) Down Deep (Edward Bryant and Leanne C. Harper) Interlude Four (George R R ...
Wild Cards Book 1, Part 1: Origins
March 09, 2018 12:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThe very first episode of our podcast about Wild Cards. It lacks the high production values of the later episodes after it became hugely popular and successful and we hired a load of interns, but it's still surprisingly listenable. (Spoilers throughout.)