Androids and Assets
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The Fandom Menace
February 03, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MBThe Rise of Skywalker has completed the Star Wars sequel trilogy and we are finally ready to share our thoughts with you. We discuss the most recent installment in the Star Wars franchise with our good friend, Justin (you might know him from his previous appearance). The movie, while it looks and feels traditionally Star … Continue reading "The Fandom Menace" The post The Fandom Menace appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Remembrance of Podcast’s Past
January 29, 2020 17:08 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBWe talk about Death’s End the 2010 novel from Cixin Liu. Translated into English in 2016 by Ken Liu, it was short-listed for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and winner of the Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel. This is a big book with lots of big ideas. It excels where it thinks … Continue reading "Remembrance of Podcast’s Past" The post Remembrance of Podcast’s Past appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Science Fiction for Sustainability, In Conversation with Cory Doctorow
January 20, 2020 17:33 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBWe were excited to have Cory Doctorow as a guest. We spoke with Cory in mid-December about his recent collection, Radicalized, and his 2017 novel, Walkaway. We discuss the role of economics in science fiction and the opportunity for science fiction to present scenarios for a sustainable future. The post Science Fiction for Sustainability, In Conversation with Cory Doctorow appeared first on Androids and Assets.
In Conversation with Karl Schroeder
November 14, 2019 17:08 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBIn early October Androids and Assets had the pleasure of speaking with author, Karl Schroeder. Karl is the author of many books and short stories. The most recent is Stealing Worlds an excellent near-future novel full of incredible ideas and a fun action-y, mystery-ish story. It’s available from Tor Books and is well worth reading. … Continue reading "In Conversation with Karl Schroeder" The post In Conversation with Karl Schroeder appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Green 9/11
October 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThis week we’re joined by local comedian, Mav. We talk about Mav’s recent show Last Days on Krypton. A comedy based around the climate crisis and collective action as the only real, lasting solution to this crisis. Mav talks about committing a Green 9/11, which we understand to be the collective uprising of working people … Continue reading "Green 9/11" The post Green 9/11 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
WorldCon 2019 Brief – Anne Charnock
September 27, 2019 16:00 - 9 minutes - 4.26 MBA brief conversation with Anne Charnock at Dublin 2019. Our previous briefs with V.E Schwab and Kate Sheehy can be found here and here. The post WorldCon 2019 Brief – Anne Charnock appeared first on Androids and Assets.
WorldCon 2019 Brief – Kate Sheehy
September 25, 2019 16:00 - 15 minutes - 7.08 MBA brief conversation with Kate Sheehy, a panelist at Dublin 2019. Our previous brief with V.E. Schwab is available here. The next brief will be posted on Friday. The post WorldCon 2019 Brief – Kate Sheehy appeared first on Androids and Assets.
WorldCon 2019 Brief – V.E. Schwab
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBA short, between-session conversation with Victora “V.E.” Schwab at Dublin 2019. The second and third WorldCon briefs will be posted on Wednesday and Friday. The post WorldCon 2019 Brief – V.E. Schwab appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Hot Takes Me Away
August 27, 2019 16:00 - 19 minutes - 9.07 MBWe did a couple of short, hot takes. Or at least lukewarm takes. We were going to do one on Black Panther and then remembered we did an entire episode on it. Tell us we’re wrong, we dare you. Tell us your hot takes. We can fight about it. The post Hot Takes Me Away appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Context Providers
August 06, 2019 20:00 - 45 minutes - 15.6 MBWe talk with Rick Harp, host of Media Indigena, about indigenous cultures, particularly those in the place now called Canada, the Hugo Awards, colonialism, The Walking Dead, and economic development of indigenous peoples the world over. This podcast was recorded some time ago. We apologize if any of the information it contains is out-of-date. Errata … Continue reading "Context Providers" The post Context Providers appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Labour Unions in Science Fiction
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBOur guest this week is Olav Rokne of the Hugo Book Club to talk about unions and organized labour, or rather the lack of it, in science fiction. While representation of unions in science fiction is pretty unusual, it’s moved from anti-union hostility to more of a benign neglect. See our show notes for more … Continue reading "Labour Unions in Science Fiction" The post Labour Unions in Science Fiction appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Future of Work
February 26, 2019 17:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBWe talk about Wired’s Future of Work series of short stories. The shortage of actual work and the absence of organized labour leaves a lot to be desired. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic assumptions in science fiction and fantasy and how they shape the world in which … Continue reading "The Future of Work" The post The Future of Work appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Anon
January 21, 2019 17:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBWe discuss Anon, the 2018 Netflix thriller. Set in a near-future, dystopic world of constant surveillance, the movie questions the value of privacy, police overreach, and the value of memory. This is Androids and Assets, the podcast that discusses the political and economic assumptions in science fiction and fantasy and how they shape the world … Continue reading "Anon" The post Anon appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Double the Helix Double the Fun!
December 27, 2018 06:07 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBLet us take you on a magical journey into a story from those days of yore. A story of miracle children, virgin births, and the struggle between good and evil. Let us take you into this ancient text from 1996… Double Helix. To help us decode this Contemporary Christian Techno Thriller we have resident biologist … Continue reading "Double the Helix Double the Fun!" The post Double the Helix Double the Fun! appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Animorphs and Assets
November 02, 2018 04:08 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBWe got child soldiers; we got weird bug aliens; and we got Tessa, expert contributor to the Dork-Bajir Chronicles. This week we ask the big questions about the Animorphs. Spoilers abound. The post Animorphs and Assets appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Author Interview – S.B. Divya
October 22, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.3 MBOur interview with S.B. Divya author of great works such as Runtime and Contingency Plans for the Apocalypse and co-editor of Escape Pod. Find her work at www.eff-words.com Some works we discussed: The Revolution Brought to You by Nike by Andrea Phillips published in Fireside Magazine. Also available in audio from Escape Pod. Cat Pictures … Continue reading "Author Interview – S.B. Divya" The post Author Interview – S.B. Divya appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Podcast Element
October 02, 2018 01:53 - 46 minutes - 21.6 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Androids and Assets! Thanks for being here with us! We’ve decided to make Luc Besson our traditional season opener so today we’re talking about The Fifth Element. It’s a movie that requires societal supervision so be sure to watch it with a diverse group of friends. The post The Podcast Element appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Left Hand of Darkness
September 17, 2018 16:00 - 42 minutes - 19.4 MBWe’re talking about Ursula K. Leguin’s Left Hand of Darkness with Rachal, someone who just likes Ursula K. Leguin. It’s an important book and a great episode. The post The Left Hand of Darkness appeared first on Androids and Assets.
28 – Crossover! Northern Nerd Network on Androids and Assets
September 04, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MBWe chat with Dan from the Northern Nerd Network about what makes a person a nerd and what it means to be a nerd today. The post 28 – Crossover! Northern Nerd Network on Androids and Assets appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Annalee Newitz WorldCon 76
September 01, 2018 16:00 - 13 minutes - 6.4 MBIn conversation with Annalee Newitz, science journalist and author of Autonomous, at WorldCon 76. We geek out about economics and science fiction. Who would have guessed? The post Annalee Newitz WorldCon 76 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Kelsey Olesen WorldCon 76
August 31, 2018 16:00 - 7 minutes - 3.41 MBIn conversation with Kelsey Olesen while at WorldCon 76. We briefly discuss the role of women in SFF stories. As promised, the author of Dread Nation is Justina Ireland. And for reference, Zen Cho is the author of Sorcerer to the Crown. The post Kelsey Olesen WorldCon 76 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Gonzalo Alvarez WorldCon 76
August 29, 2018 16:00 - 10 minutes - 4.85 MBIn conversation with Gonzalo Alvarez, creator of Polloman. Keep up-to-date with Gonzalo’s work by following him on Twitter @Gonzzink. Support his work and buy your copy of Polloman at legendofpolloman.com. The post Gonzalo Alvarez WorldCon 76 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
WorldCon 76 Trip Report
August 27, 2018 16:00 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBMarshall went to WorldCon76 in San Jose and we talk about how the trip went and why you too should go to WorldCon. The post WorldCon 76 Trip Report appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Infinity Genocide
May 23, 2018 05:03 - 18 minutes - 8.47 MBThe post Infinity Genocide appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Podcast 9 3/4ths – The Patriarch Who Lived
May 01, 2018 05:29 - 32 minutes - 15.1 MBWe’re talking about Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s [Sorcerer’s] Stone. It’s a simple story with a lot of unintended consequences. Part one of an ongoing series in which the Androids and Assets team reads the entire series. The post Podcast 9 3/4ths – The Patriarch Who Lived appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Ready Single Player
April 24, 2018 00:37 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBWe saw Ready Player One. It’s a combination of sexism, naïveté, toxic nostalgia, and pessimism. The post Ready Single Player appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Hell on Wheels of Dharma
April 17, 2018 04:06 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWe’re talking 2017 movie Along with the Gods. Our good friend Jin-Ho wanted to share this movie with us and boy are we glad he did. We get into cultural differences in the afterlife and find that they’re not as different as we expected. The post Hell on Wheels of Dharma appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Vibranium Standard
April 10, 2018 03:41 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MBWe’re talking Black Panther! A very important movie that talks about some urgent topics. Not your standard super hero beat em up. The post The Vibranium Standard appeared first on Androids and Assets.
A Podcast in Time
March 26, 2018 03:50 - 34 minutes - 15.8 MBWe talk about Ava Duvernay’s new movie, A Wrinkle in Time. Our special guest is children’s book lover, Candace. This movie has great lessons for children and adults. The post A Podcast in Time appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Matrixgate
March 21, 2018 02:36 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBWe’re talking about the Matrix, hacking, russiagate, and goths. Find out about the state of the world today by looking at a movie from 18 years ago. This fantastic alternative poster is from Timothy Anderson. The post Matrixgate appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Okja Part 2: Podcast Liberation Front
March 09, 2018 04:50 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBToday we carry on our conversation with Candace! We’re talking about Okja, sustainability, and animals in our food systems. The post Okja Part 2: Podcast Liberation Front appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Okja Part 1: Superpig Industrial Complex
February 27, 2018 05:47 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBWe talk Joon-ho Bong’s 2017 movie Okja with animal scientist Candace! Okja is a meat cute movie about a superpig and her girl. The post Okja Part 1: Superpig Industrial Complex appeared first on Androids and Assets.
A Stanford Torus Podcast
February 20, 2018 06:50 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBWe’re talking about inequality and Neill Blomkamp’s 2013 Elysium starring our best friend, Matt Damon. Music is from An Ant and An Atom. They’re great. The post A Stanford Torus Podcast appeared first on Androids and Assets.
A Podcast and Its Hosts
February 06, 2018 13:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBWe’re talking about The Chronicles of Narnia and the weird beliefs of author C.S. Lewis. Also, I know the word is foray but sometimes in the heat of a recording I don’t word well and say foyer. Feel free to make fun of me for it. The post A Podcast and Its Hosts appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Dragons of a Rising Podcast
January 29, 2018 13:00 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBWe talk deflationary currency and dragons with prominent Dragonlance critic, Olav. Why anyone ever thought a steel-based currency was a good idea is beyond us. The post Dragons of a Rising Podcast appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Officer BRIGHTeyes
January 16, 2018 05:10 - 24 minutes - 33 MBWe took a look at Bright and had mixed opinions. The post Officer BRIGHTeyes appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Existentially Downsizing
January 09, 2018 06:00 - 22 minutes - 30.5 MBWe went to go see downsizing and found it added little to a big debate. The post Existentially Downsizing appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Interstellar Overman Part 2: The Blackboard Review
January 02, 2018 18:01 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBYou’ve heard part 1. Now hear the stunning conclusion. We explore all the science in Interstellar with an actual physicist, Pasquale. The post Interstellar Overman Part 2: The Blackboard Review appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Autoeconomic Asphyxiation – Star Wars Month Part 4
December 26, 2017 02:00 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MBStar Wars Month Part 4! We look into the past, present, and future of Star Wars. May the Force be with you, every one! The post Autoeconomic Asphyxiation – Star Wars Month Part 4 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Go See a Star War – Star Wars Month Part 3
December 20, 2017 06:04 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBEpisode 3 of Star Wars Month. We’ve seen Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Now you can hear us talk about it. Poe Dameron is a space hero, yoda is a know-it-all, bad guys sell weapons. The post Go See a Star War – Star Wars Month Part 3 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
The Star Wars Expert – Star Wars Month Part 2
December 12, 2017 06:08 - 58.8 MBWe’re less than a week from The Last Jedi and can hardly contain ourselves. This episode we talk to Justin, Resident Star Wars Expert. The post The Star Wars Expert – Star Wars Month Part 2 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Jakku Jedi Jamboree – Star Wars Month Part 1
December 05, 2017 05:23 - 26 minutes - 5 MBHey! We’re doing Star Wars Month! Episode 8 has us super excited and all we want to talk about is Star Wars. This week we talk about how Jedi are assholes. The post Jakku Jedi Jamboree – Star Wars Month Part 1 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Interstellar Overman Part 1: The Lunar Schoolspiracy
November 21, 2017 03:36 - 27.3 MBAndroids and Assets has its first ever guest, the enigmatic physicist Pasquale. Join us as we wrestle with the big cosmological questions of the late Mchonaissance. Marshall laments the dark future of Gumbo, Stephen feels Randian, and Pasquale hangs back for the first episode. More to come next week… The post Interstellar Overman Part 1: The Lunar Schoolspiracy appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Lord of the Rings and Fantasy Genocide
November 14, 2017 05:13 - 34.4 MBAfter a short hiatus the Androids and Assets team returns stronger and more resolved to discuss the dreaded… Fantasy Racism. For more weird LOTR strangeness watch this video for what Marshall was talking about historicity of Middle Earth. Watch for us in coming weeks On iTunes and Google Play. Bakshi LOTR Forever!!! The post Lord of the Rings and Fantasy Genocide appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Blade Run to you 2049
October 31, 2017 01:08 - 29.3 MBThis week we run the gambit from Waifu’s to Workforce Automation as we cover Blade Runner 2049. The post Blade Run to you 2049 appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Rickdroids and Ricksets
October 24, 2017 02:00 - 21.7 MBEpisode four where we give our hot takes on Rick and Morty. I hope no crudely drawn characters with silly voices show up. The post Rickdroids and Ricksets appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Time For Wealth Redistribution
October 18, 2017 01:55 - 41 MBThe Androids and Assets team makes a terrible dad joke, in being late to publish its episode on In Time (2011). Listen as we debate if this movie is a scathing critique of capitalism or some lame feel good nonsense. The post Time For Wealth Redistribution appeared first on Androids and Assets.
A Song Of Ice & Fiat Currency
October 10, 2017 02:06 - 37.1 MBWe did it again. This week we talk about those gold, gold coins in the Game of Thrones Symphonic Universe. Thanks for listening and check out our companion blog post… If you want to know more about tray depth and Japan’s debt go here. The post A Song Of Ice & Fiat Currency appeared first on Androids and Assets.
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Widgets
October 03, 2017 03:30 - 26.9 MBOur first episode! We’re talking about Luc Besson’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, the big-budget flop from the summer of 2017. Thanks for listening and check out our companion blog post. The post Valerian and the City of a Thousand Widgets appeared first on Androids and Assets.