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149 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe political economy of speculative fiction
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Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin
June 15, 2022 01:47 - 1 hour - 27 MBRecorded on June 8, Star Wars correspondent and newly minted PHD Justin comes on the Pod to talk about the latest D+ Series Obi-Wan. We talk about how the Monarchy of Alderan works inside the Galactic Republic/Empire and our predictions for the last two episodes of the run. The post Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Project for the New Aerospace Century
June 08, 2022 03:51 - 1 hour - 21 MBThe boys get down to brass tacks about Andy Weir’s 2021 book, Project Hail Mary, and how it explains our inability to address climate change. The post Project for the New Aerospace Century appeared first on Androids and Assets.
How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav
April 28, 2022 03:41 - 39 minutes - 13.5 MBWe are looking back on the 1989 classic How to Get Ahead in Advertising. For a deep dive on the intersection of psychology and commerce we are joined by Hugo nominated Blogger and long time friend of the show Olav. The post How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter
April 06, 2022 04:01 - 59 minutes - 20.3 MBThe TV show version of the Expanse ended months ago. Now get our expanded criticisms on the shows final season and our big picture takes the Expanse Franchise, and what we really think about Basic. PS The show is entering a new phase, and we will only be doing one episode a month. So you … Continue reading "Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter" The post Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter appeared first on Androids and A...
The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi
March 17, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 22.2 MBMarshall and Stephen are joined by the dynamic and entertaining John Scalzi to talk about his new book, The Kaiju Preservation Society. The post The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia
January 31, 2022 04:42 - 55 minutes - 19 MBMarshall and Stephen are joined by returning guest Gautam Bhatia to talk about his recently released novel The Horizon. Works Mentioned Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Planetary Mine by Martín Arboleda Aurora Rising originally titled The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton Echopraxia by Peter Watts Economic Science Fictions edited … Continue reading "The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia" The post The Horizon Coalition, In Convers...
The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom
January 17, 2022 04:50 - 57 minutes - 19.9 MBThe boys talk about Boba Fett and why the media discourse can’t stop talking about lords and ladies. The post The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath”
January 11, 2022 18:06 - 44 minutes - 25.5 MBThe boys are back at it with Season 4 Episode 4 – Hippocratic Oath. Julian and Miles are stranded on a planet with Jem’Hadar and have the first big fight of their relationship. On the station, Worf is learning to adjust to his new role and butts heads with Odo. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Can’t Look Away
January 01, 2022 04:46 - 1 hour - 21.5 MBTaking a well worn path to the orchard of problematic Netflix content, the androids and assets team get angry as they lazily pluck the low hanging fruit that is American political discourse. Please enjoy this review of the 2021 sci-fi comedy Don’t Look Up. Happy New Year… It probably won’t get worse. The post Can’t Look Away appeared first on Androids and Assets.
EOP Indiscretion with The Anime Sickos
December 19, 2021 23:24 - 1 hour - 23 MBAt long last we settle the question… Is DS9 Anime. Specialist and swell guys Tom and Jo Remind us that DS9 is great, that jobs suck, and we exaggerate the value of suffering. The post EOP Indiscretion with The Anime Sickos appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Where You From: In conversation with Cat Rambo
December 16, 2021 03:04 - 54 minutes - 18.7 MBMarshall and Steve sit down with the brilliant and ever didactic Cat Rambo to discus their newest book You Sexy Thing. Out now. The post Where You From: In conversation with Cat Rambo appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “The Visitor” ft. SyFy Sistas
December 07, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBWe are joined by SyFy Sistas, an incredible Star Trek podcast, to discuss Deep Space Nine’s second episode, “The Visitor”. It’s a heart wrenching episode and a great representation of family and black love. Here is a link to the wonderful interview SyFy Sistas did with Cirroc Lofton. The post Emissaries of Profits — “The Visitor” ft. SyFy Sistas appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Patriarchy Was an Inside Job
December 01, 2021 22:12 - 1 hour - 20.9 MBIn order to review Netflix’s Inside Job, Stephen and Marshall must go back to the conspiracy that started it all. The post The Patriarchy Was an Inside Job appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits – “The Way of the Warrior”
November 20, 2021 20:42 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MBSeason 4 has arrived and the Klingons are up to something. Marshall and Steve are reviewing Season 4 Episode 1, “The Way of the Warrior”. The post Emissaries of Profits – “The Way of the Warrior” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories III
November 02, 2021 13:59 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBStephen and Marshall get aggressive talking about the Hugo shortlisted short stories in part three of our three part series. Today we cover “The Mermaid Astronaut” by Yoon Ha Lee and “Little Free Library” by Naomi Kritzer. The post Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories III appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker”
October 25, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 22.8 MBIn honour of the completion of Season Three of Deep Space Nine. We are covering the space station’s guest appearance on the pilot episode of Star Trek Voyager – “Caretaker”. In this episode, Marshall and Steve talk about how Voyager contrasts with Deep Space Nine and how Voyager un-critically replicates problematic ideas in it’s quest … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker”" The post Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker” appear...
Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories II
October 19, 2021 04:05 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBStephen and Marshall get excited talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part two of our three part series. Today we cover “A Guide for Working Breeds” by Vina Jie-Min Prasad and “Metal Like Blood in the Dark” by T. Kingfisher The post Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories II appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary”
October 10, 2021 04:08 - 53 minutes - 30.4 MBWe finish of season 3 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with “Facets” and “The Adversary”, two episodes about identity and belonging . The post Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Assassins and Assets – Anna ft. Alex
October 08, 2021 03:20 - 56 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Androids and Assets team goes undercover as a spy thriller podcast to review Luc Besson’s 2019 thriller, Anna. We’re pleased to be joined by Alex, President of the Edmonton chapter of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. The post Assassins and Assets – Anna ft. Alex appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories I
October 03, 2021 15:33 - 37 minutes - 21.7 MBStephen and Marshall get serious talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part one of our three part series. Today we cover “Open House on Haunted Hill” by John Wiswell and “Badass Moms in the Zombie Apocalypse” by Rae Carson. The post Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories I appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar”
September 28, 2021 04:46 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBAn experimental episode where unpack a perfect trifecta of DS9 Season 3. We nerd out about weird stuff from elevator pricing, to Thor Heyerdahl, and our favorite theocracy the UK. Three times the episode. Three times the weirdness. The post Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology
September 13, 2021 21:20 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe’re joined by the hosts of one of our favourite shows, Adventures in Ideology, to talk about the first Cyberquest story, The Pharaoh’s Tomb, by Sigmund Brouwer. It’s Christian propaganda with a thin veneer of science fiction. Like a single coat of science applied with a poor brush by an unskilled painter. Please don’t read … Continue reading "Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology" The post Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”
September 04, 2021 17:14 - 44 minutes - 25.6 MBWe discuss Tain’s Plot to preempt the Dominion War in Deep Space Nine episodes 20 and 21, “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”. We get into the real life failings of spies and the probability of hiding The post Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Entertainment and Control, In Conversation with Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell
August 31, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 27 MBSpecial guests and legends of Space Opera, Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell, generously took time to talk to us about their newly released novella, Light Chaser. Recommendations Seven of Infinities by Aliette de Bodard Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North The post Entertainment and Control, In Conversation with Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee
August 25, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 37 MBThe boys sit down with Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee to talk about DS9 Season 3 Episode 19 “Through the Looking Glass” and reflect on the meaning of the mirror universe. Through the Looking Glass Ben is abducted from Deep Space Nine and taken to the mirror universe where he bones the counterparts of his … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee appeared first on ...
Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices”
August 10, 2021 15:52 - 52 minutes - 30.1 MBO’Brien sees himself die and deals with it. Bashir worries about turning 30 and how eventually one day he’ll die and it almost kills him. We also discuss the wisdom of provoking the Dominion and the shortcomings of Jungian analysis. Visionary Romulans are on the station to discuss the Dominion threat and O’Brien is time … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices”" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices” appeared first on Androids ...
Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal
August 01, 2021 03:04 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBA more serious episode where we talk about climate change, science fictions critical role in shaping the way we think about the future, and how to call people to action. We also focus on the fact that climate change is now a completely political problem. In our view political action is the only path to … Continue reading "Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal" The post Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Destiny” and “Prophet Motive”
July 28, 2021 02:12 - 1 hour - 39.9 MBStephen and Marshall review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 3 Episode 15 “Destiny” and Season 3 Episode 14 “Prophet Motive”. We talk about everyone’s favorite topic… Imaginary religions. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Destiny” and “Prophet Motive” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Private Sector Experience: The Tomorrow War
July 21, 2021 22:30 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBOn the brink of catastrophic climate change and America’s defeat in Afghanistan, one movie will pretend neither of these things are happening. We review Amazon’s 4th of July long weekend extravaganza, The Tomorrow War. The post The Private Sector Experience: The Tomorrow War appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Fascination” and “Heart of Stone”
July 05, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBIs it love, or is it psychic contagion? We talk love, relationships, and vaccines as the boys review season 3 episodes 10 and 14, “Fascination” and “Heart of Stone”. Come for the kissing and stay for listener questions. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Fascination” and “Heart of Stone” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Losing Humanity, In Conversation with Neil Sharpson
June 28, 2021 13:13 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBWe are joined by Neil Sharpson author of debut novel, When the Sparrow Falls. It’s a clever and engaging science-fiction thriller looking at artificial intelligence, totalitarianism, and transhumanism available from Tor books on June 29. You can find Neil at unshavedmouse.com and on Twitter. Recommended Works Shadowplay by Joseph O’Connor The post Losing Humanity, In Conversation with Neil Sharpson appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Life and Death and Death and Death in Palm Springs ft. Seth
June 21, 2021 19:54 - 1 hour - 98.3 MBSeth from Hugos There, Take Me To Your Reader, Brief & Not So Brief joins us to discuss Palm Springs. We talk about Cartesian Dualism, capitalism, and what is a life worth living. Seth hosts Hugos There, a monthly podcast talking about Hugo Award winning novels with a guest(s). It’s great. Check it out. You … Continue reading "Life and Death and Death and Death in Palm Springs ft. Seth" The post Life and Death and Death and Death in Palm Springs ft. Seth appeared first on Androids and Ass...
Emissaries of Profits — “Life Support”
June 11, 2021 01:19 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBPolitical intrigue, medical ethics, cross cultural dialogue, and teen dating… If that seems like too much for one episode of DS9 you’re right! Come with us as we muddle through this beautiful mess of an episode. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Life Support” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Playing with Humanity, In Conversation with Daryl Gregory
May 31, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBWe are joined by Daryl Gregory (twitter) to discuss his new novella, The Album of Dr. Moreau. We get into animal rights, the nature of consciousness, and the privilege of wealth. Also by Daryl Gregory and available in late August, Revelator, pre-order now. Other Works Mentioned Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgement by Daniel Kahneman, … Continue reading "Playing with Humanity, In Conversation with Daryl Gregory" The post Playing with Humanity, In Conversation with Daryl Gregory appeared first ...
Emissaries of Profits — “Past Tense Part 1 & 2”
May 26, 2021 14:07 - 1 hour - 110 MBThis week’s episode is a rare look into our own future, as Sisko travels back to 2024. In a world of Neo Trotskyists, walled ghettos, net tycoons and Quad Cycles the Federation’s own time travel policy must be violated to save it. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Past Tense Part 1 & 2” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalyini and Ra Page
May 15, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe are joined by Basma Ghalayini, editor of the collection Palestine +100: Stories from a Century after the Nakba, and Ra Page, the cofounder of publisher Comma Press. Palestine +100 is a collection of stories exploring how Palestine might look 100 years after the Nakba when Palestinians were displaced and the occupation by Israel began. … Continue reading "Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalyini and Ra Page" The post Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalyini and Ra ...
Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalayini and Ra Page
May 15, 2021 20:03 - 1 hour - 105 MBWe are joined by Basma Ghalayini, editor of the collection Palestine +100: Stories from a Century after the Nakba, and Ra Page, the cofounder of publisher Comma Press. Palestine +100 is a collection of stories exploring how Palestine might look 100 years after the Nakba when Palestinians were displaced and the occupation by Israel began. … Continue reading "Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalayini and Ra Page" The post Palestine +100, In Conversation with Basma Ghalayini and R...
Emissaries of Profits — “Meridian” and “Defiant”
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBTo Coup or not to Coup? Things get political as the news on your side Androids and Assets team talks about headlines from 1994. Reviewing Season 3 episodes 8 and 9. Meridian The crew of Deep Space Nine is exploring the Gamma Quadrant, which is totally their job, and using a little warship to do … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Meridian” and “Defiant”" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Meridian” and “Defiant” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
May Day Ex-Strugatsky-ganza
May 01, 2021 22:44 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBFor May Day we read Soviet era novel, Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. It’s a bleak look at utopia, the utterly alien nature of aliens, and the insignificance of humans. We disagree about the end of the novel and leave it up to you, dear listener, to decide the true meaning. The post May Day Ex-Strugatsky-ganza appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “The Abandoned” and “Civil Defense” ft. Continuum Drag
April 27, 2021 03:56 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBContinuum Drag joins the boys to review… Pogs, I guess, and Season 3 episodes 6 and 7. The Abandoned Odo is a father for a day after Quark buys a Jem’Hadar baby and immediately surrenders it to the state. Jake is dating an older woman and Ben doesn’t approve. Difficult fathering situations abound. We reference … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “The Abandoned” and “Civil Defense” ft. Continuum Drag" The post Emissaries of Profits — “The Abandoned” and “Civil Defense” ft. Continuu...
Currency and Colonization in The Traitor Baru Cormorant
April 18, 2021 03:29 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBWe talk about currency, empire, and colonialism in Seth Dickinson’s The Traitor Baru Cormorant. This is a novel all about economic conquest and effective resistance to empire with a seeming message that there is no effective resistance to empire. The post Currency and Colonization in The Traitor Baru Cormorant appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in Ideology
April 13, 2021 02:28 - 1 hour - 104 MBWe are joined by Candace and Charis of Adventures in Ideology to discuss “Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” from season 3. Equilibrium Jadzia Dax is vaguely remembering things that never happened and the Dax symbiont is beginning to die. The crew must take her to the Trill home world for gaslighting and reluctant medical treatment. Second … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Second Skin” Ft. Adventures in Ideology" The post Emissaries of Profits—”Equilibrium” and “Sec...
Lapsis: The Amazon Warehouse but for Walking
April 06, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBLapsis is a 2020 movie from Noah Hutton that takes on the gig work economy. It is timely and dark. There are many ideas in Lapsis and we picked out labour organizing and monopolies. We cannot recommend you seeing this movie strongly enough. The post Lapsis: The Amazon Warehouse but for Walking appeared first on Androids and Assets.
A Fiscal Crisis in the Republic
March 20, 2021 17:27 - 1 hour - 117 MBReturn guest and guy who has seen Star Wars, Justin, joins us to review Star Wars Clone Wars the Clovis Arc. We dissect the Galactic republic’s monetary policy and why we should nationalize the banks. The post A Fiscal Crisis in the Republic appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits – House of Quark
March 16, 2021 02:31 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBQapla’ friend. You look cold and weary… step inside, rest your old bones, have some Gagh and Blood Wine. Look into my deep set eyes and I will tell you the tale of this grand old house. These days they call it House Grilka, but way back they called it the House… of Quark! The post Emissaries of Profits – House of Quark appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Brokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato
March 10, 2021 00:09 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBReturn guest James D’Amato is back to resolve the question of currency on Campaign Skyjacks. So man the rigging and secure lines because we are headed into the sky. Stay till the end for a special insight into the future of 2021, as James draws a luminary to reveal what lays ahead. Errata The Traitor … Continue reading "Brokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato" The post Brokerage and Banditry in Conversation with James D’Amato appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits—The Dominion Introduction Arc
February 28, 2021 04:39 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBWe’ve reached the end of season 2 and that means the Dominion is a thing! We’re covering the final episode of season 2 and the first two of season three. It’s all about the Dominion and remembering where Odo came from. The post Emissaries of Profits—The Dominion Introduction Arc appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Cost of the Martian Military Industrial Complex
February 20, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBIn an experimental episode Marshall and Stephen break down the cost of the destruction of the MCRN Donnager in James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse and what that can tell us about the future of naval warfare and planetary governance. The post The Cost of the Martian Military Industrial Complex appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Emissaries of Profits — “Tribunal”
February 16, 2021 01:01 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBConsulting legal eagles from the Hugo, Girl! help us break down the Cardassian court system as we review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine‘s “Tribunal”. Season 2, episode 25. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Tribunal” appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Funding the Future with Comradery
February 01, 2021 17:27 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBComradery is a worker coop building for the future. It feels like science fiction but it’s fact. We’re super excited about it and invited Ty from Comradery to tell us more about it. Works Mentioned A Canticle for Leibowitz – Walter M. Miller Jr. Consider Phlebas – Ian Banks Small Gods – Terry Pratchett Fallout … Continue reading "Funding the Future with Comradery" The post Funding the Future with Comradery appeared first on Androids and Assets.