Hugos There Podcast
127 episodes - English - Latest episode: 25 days ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsReading the Hugo winners, one guest at a time.
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Zoomed Out: Urban Fantasy, with Katie Heasley
April 01, 2024 13:20 - 59 minutes - 47.1 MBMy little sister Katie joins me for an informal discussion of her favorite subgenre, Urban Fantasy. This isn’t perhaps as scholarly as previous Zoomed Out episodes, just an off-the-cuff discussion with my sister. Sorry for the doggies’ panting that occasionally shows up in the background. The dogs love Katie and couldn’t stop snuggling up to … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Urban Fantasy, with Katie Heasley"
Vernor Vinge Tribute episode
March 27, 2024 17:35 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWith the sad news of Vernor Vinge’s recent passing, I decided (at Olav’s prompting) to host a short-notice discussion panel about Vinge’s work. This podcast has previously covered his three Hugo-winning novels, but we go a bit deeper here, giving some other recommendations for Vinge reading. I’m mostly just here to facilitate, and more than … Continue reading "Vernor Vinge Tribute episode"
Oscars 2024 (feat. Lori Anderson, Juan Sanmiguel, and Peter Knoch)
March 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBLori from Hugo, Girl!, and Juan (frequent bonus episode guest) join Peter and me to discuss our picks for the 2024 Oscars.
Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)
March 01, 2024 13:57 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBPeter Kuskie, son of my co-host Colin from TMTYR (and brother of my theme music composer), and also childhood friend of my son, joins me in person for a discussion of Andy Weir’s 2022 Hugo-nominated novel Project Hail Mary. We get into spoilers about 14 minutes in. Comps: Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me … Continue reading "Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)"
“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel
February 13, 2024 07:44 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIt’s been almost exactly a year since multiple-time guest of the podcast, Michael Gabriel, finished the World Marathon Challenge (Seven Days, Seven Marathons on Seven Continents), and I asked him to chat with me about the whole experience. it’s not science fiction related, but I just like to chat with interesting people, so this is … Continue reading "“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel"
Alas, Babylon, by Pat Frank (feat. Mitch Wagner)
February 01, 2024 14:09 - 59 minutes - 47.4 MBThis is a “Seth’s picks” episode of the podcast, still Science Fiction related this time, with the classic 1959 nuclear war novel Alas, Babylon. Joining me for the podcast is returning guest Mitch Wagner. I noticed there are some pops and crackles on Mitch’s audio, and I did my best to clear them up, but … Continue reading "Alas, Babylon, by Pat Frank (feat. Mitch Wagner)"
Bonus: Favorite 2023 Movies (with Ethan Heasley)
January 29, 2024 02:43 - 42 minutes - 32.3 MBEthan asked to do a favorite movies of 2023 episode with me. Since we recorded, we’ve both started watching stuff for our Oscars episode, so there’s definitely stuff we’d have done differently if we recorded today. Our Letterboxd profiles: https://letterboxd.com/sethheasley/ https://letterboxd.com/bevold/ Ethan’s List: 10. The Killer 9. Barbie 8. Creed 3 7. Mission: Impossible: Dead … Continue reading "Bonus: Favorite 2023 Movies (with Ethan Heasley)"
Zoomed Out: Patricia A. McKillip, with Dr. Audrey Taylor
January 01, 2024 13:16 - 59 minutes - 48.8 MBDr. Audrey Isabel Taylor joins me for a look at the work of Patricia A. McKillip. Time codes included for the major sections, as well as two mini-discussions of McKillip’s World Fantasy Award winners. Checking those off the list! A transcript is available for this episode. Intro to Audrey Taylor (02:22) Intro to McKillip (07:53) … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Patricia A. McKillip, with Dr. Audrey Taylor"
Zoomed Out: Pandemic Fiction, with Bob Morrell
December 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn the first of hopefully many Subgenre Spotlights, Bob Morrell joins me for a discussion on Pandemic Fiction. Who doesn’t want to think about pandemics? Trigger warning for anyone who isn’t ready to talk about pandemics. Here we focus mostly on COVID-19 but also there’s substantial discussion of AIDS, so be warned. Links & Notes: … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Pandemic Fiction, with Bob Morrell"
“I think of them as cartoon documentaries,” a discussion with Darryl Cunningham
November 10, 2023 18:36 - 43 minutes - 32.9 MBSeth is joined by Darryl Cunningham, author of these tremendously interesting Graphic Nonfiction Titles: Darryl’s Links:https://myriadeditions.com/creator/darryl-cunningham//https://www.patreon.com/acmedarrylhttps://twitter.com/AcmeDarrylhttps://bsky.app/profile/acmedarryl.bsky.social
The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. Sarah Elkins)
November 01, 2023 12:45 - 1 hour - 58 MBSeth is joined by Sarah Elkins to discuss the 1998 Nebula Award winner for Best Novel, The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre. Just a more or less typical episode. Financially support this podcast (and others by Seth): Patreon (ongoing support): https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Buy Me a Coffee (one-time or ongoing): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Time Codes: Start – … Continue reading "The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. Sarah Elkins)"
2023 Fiction Nominees Panel!
October 14, 2023 01:37 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBJuan Sanmiguel, Sarah Elkins, Ivor Watkins, and Lacey Jane Wolfe join me for a discussion of the major nominees in the fiction categories. We don’t cover them exhaustively, just touching on the titles we enjoyed.
Zoomed Out: Isaac Asimov, with Alec Nevala-Lee
October 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBAlec Nevala-Lee, author of the stellar biographies Astounding and Inventor of the Future joins me for a discussion on Isaac Asimov, the author and his work. All discussions of the works mentioned stay fairly spoiler-lite. Asimov 101: Advanced Asimov: Alec’s Links:
Planet of the Apes, by Pierre Boulle (feat. Emmanuel Dubois)
September 01, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn the first episode of Hugos There 2.0, Seth is joined by returning guest Emmanuel Dubois to discuss The Planet of the Apes, by Pierre Boulle, the 1963 novel (originally written in French) that spawned a major film franchise. Emmanuel’s links: https://twitter.com/manu_photo https://twitter.com/lafayettepod Notes/Mentions: https://www.lafayettepodcast.com/1969630/13073537-de-gaulle-jfk-and-the-new-world-order-with-sean-j-mclaughlin Micromégas, by Voltaire
Ask Me Anything!
August 01, 2023 16:22 - 45 minutes - 37 MBI collected questions thru my Hugos There Future Survey, and this is the episode in which I answer them! My recording setup: Links: https://www.thehugoawards.org/the-voting-system/Lady Business Hugo Award Sheet of Doom!: https://bit.ly/hugoaward2023https://nebulas.sfwa.org/
Retrospective and What’s Next
July 16, 2023 14:20 - 29 minutes - 24 MBHugos There 1.0 is in the bank, so what’s next for this space? Seth goes into his thought process about what comes next, along with some feedback from listeners on what they’d like to see, laying out what he’ll do for Hugos There 2.0. Time codes: Here’s the Mondo List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/
Shortlisted!
July 03, 2023 01:33 - 9 minutes - 7.41 MBHey all, a fun announcement: This podcast is a finalist for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Fancast! Woo! My buddy Colin jumped on a quick call with me since he was the one who noticed the nominations were announced. Thanks to everyone who nominated, and congrats and best of luck to the other nominees! … Continue reading "Shortlisted!"
HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)
July 01, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBAnn and Alice from the Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast join me for a discussion of the 1981 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Joan Vinge’s The Snow Queen, which is a better book than The Wanderer, thank the Lady. The next episode you’ll see in the feed is my “What’s Next?” episode, … Continue reading "HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)"
HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)
June 01, 2023 12:13 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBSeth is joined by Brian Collins to discuss the 1965 Hugo winner, Fritz Leiber’s The Wanderer. Start – 15:00 Intro through “Why this book?” 15:01 – 28:08 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:09 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Brians’s links: Website: https://sffremembrance.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdcollins_1995 Mastodon: @[email protected] Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Atlas_Nebula/ Notes & Mentions: … Continue readi...
SciFi Around the World, with Andy Parry
May 16, 2023 14:34 - 29 minutes - 23.1 MBSeth is joined by Andy Parry, creator of the SciFi Around the World blog and podcast to talk about how he came up with the idea for the project, and how it’s going so far. He also administers a fun Hugo-based quiz to Seth. Links & Notes: Blog: https://scifiaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/ Books mentioned: The Three Body Problem, … Continue reading "SciFi Around the World, with Andy Parry"
HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)
May 01, 2023 13:35 - 55 minutes - 46.9 MBSeth is joined by Dr. Sue Vazakas to discuss the 2020 Retro Hugo winner (for the year 1945), Leigh Brackett’s Shadow Over Mars. Start – 21:02 Intro through “Why this book?” (along with additional background) 21:03 – 31:44 Non-Spoiler discussion 31:45 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Sue’s links: … Continue reading "HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)"
Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians
April 15, 2023 14:52 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBDr. Paul Brians, retired professor of literature (including SF) from Washington State University, joins me for a discussion of his website and book, as well as SFF movies and books, and some more recent reading recommendations outside the genre. Find the book here: https://wmjasco.com/william-james-company/22-common-errors-in-english-usage-3rd-ed.html Links: Paul’s WSU website (includes links to the common errors site … Continue reading "Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians"
HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)
April 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBSeth is joined by 2022 Hugo Award-winning Fan Writer, Cora Buhlert, to discuss the winner of the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Arkady Martine’s A Desolation Called Peace. Start – 10:24 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:25 – 28:15 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:16 – end Spoiler discussion 1:00:54 Upcoming survey announcement Cora’s links: http://corabuhlert.comhttps://twitter.com/corabuhlerthttp://galacticjourney.org/ Notes … Continue reading "HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (...
Bonus Episode! Midnight Mass discussion panel
March 21, 2023 23:26 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBIt’s Lent season as this episode is posted, and what better genre show to consider than the excellent Netflix limited series, Midnight Mass. This is just four Christian engineers discussing an awesome series that delves into interesting religious and philosophical topics, wrapped into a super compelling narrative. Joining me are Mandy Self and Scott Danielson, … Continue reading "Bonus Episode! Midnight Mass discussion panel"
Cross-post: Oscars 2023 (from Brief & Not So Brief)
March 10, 2023 17:15 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBCross-posting this episode to the main Hugos feed. It’s not Hugo-related, but it *is* award related, and I’d be shocked if at least one film on the Oscars list didn’t make it into the Hugo nominees this year. Let me know if you like this kind of thing being thrown into the feed. I know … Continue reading "Cross-post: Oscars 2023 (from Brief & Not So Brief)"
HT#74: Beyond This Horizon, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. David Brin)
March 01, 2023 13:26 - 49 minutes - 36.6 MBThis isn’t a typical episode, but when you have David Brin on your podcast, you just kind of want to let him talk. So we occasionally touch on Robert A. Heinlein’s Beyond This Horizon, which won the 2018 Retro Hugo for Best Novel. But mostly we just chat. No real spoiler section for this discussion, … Continue reading "HT#74: Beyond This Horizon, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. David Brin)"
Spectology “Underrated SFF Movies” Reunion
February 15, 2023 14:20 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBDuring the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, I joined Adrian and Matt from Spectology for a draft of our favorite underrated SFF movies. As it happens, each of us had not seen at least one entry on another person’s list. So I decided to bring the guys on for a follow-up in which we … Continue reading "Spectology “Underrated SFF Movies” Reunion"
“We seem to not want a utopia”: A Conversation With S. Daniel Smith
February 11, 2023 06:07 - 40 minutes - 35.6 MBThis is a project that got lost on my computer (through neglect, not technology) for a long time. Dan Smith from Coffee In Space joins me for a discussion of the allure of Apocalyptic Fiction. Dan’s podcast is here: https://www.coffeeinspacepodcast.com Some titles mentioned in the podcast: A Canticle For Leibowitz, Walter M. Miller Alas, Babylon, … Continue reading "“We seem to not want a utopia”: A Conversation With S. Daniel Smith"
HT#73: Paladin of Souls, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Sarah Elkins)
February 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBSeth is joined by repeat guest (of other Hugos There content) Sarah Elkins to discuss the winner of the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Lois McMaster Bujold’s Paladin of Souls. Start – 9:39 Intro through “Why this book?” 9:40 – 31:41 Non-Spoiler discussion 31:42 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Chaucer, The Canturbury … Continue reading "HT#73: Paladin of Souls, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Sarah Elkins)"
“Terraforming Ganymede”: A Conversation With Dr. Jim Woosley
January 21, 2023 17:56 - 42 minutes - 33.8 MBA little bit of bonus content here. Dr. Jim Woosley, author of “Terraforming Ganymede: Science and Technology in Robert A. Heinlein’s Farmer in the Sky,” joins me for a conversation about his history as a SFF fan (books and film), and about his essay included in the Baen version of Farmer in the Sky.
HT#72: Farmer in the Sky, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. Rick Childs)
January 02, 2023 04:15 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBSeth is joined by Rick Childs to discuss the winner of the 2001 Retro Hugo for Best Novel (for 1951), Robert A. Heinlein’s Farmer in the Sky. Start – 6:15 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:16 – 20:43 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:44 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Rick’s links: https://twitter.com/SmartassSciFihttps://twitter.com/bank_doc
HT#71: Slan, by A.E. Van Vogt (feat. Andrea Johnson)
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 44 MBSeth is joined by Andrea Johnson of RetroRockets to discuss the winner of the 2016 Retro Hugo for Best Novel (for 1941), AE Van Vogt’s Slan. Start – 9:28 Intro through “Why this book?” 9:29 – 21:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:00 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Regeneration Trilogy, by Stephanie Saulter The Bourne … Continue reading "HT#71: Slan, by A.E. Van Vogt (feat. Andrea Johnson)"
HT#70: The Stone Sky, by NK Jemisin (feat. Kristenelle-SFF Reader)
November 01, 2022 13:16 - 48 minutes - 39.4 MBSeth is joined by Kristen (BookTuber) to discuss the third book in the Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky, by NK Jemisin, winner of the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 5:12 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:13 – 12:22 Non-Spoiler discussion 12:23 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: James Baldwin quote … Continue reading "HT#70: The Stone Sky, by NK Jemisin (feat. Kristenelle-SFF Reader)"
Catching Up With Keith Law
October 10, 2022 14:59 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBBaseball writer Keith Law guested on the podcast four years ago. Since then, he’s finished reading all the Hugo winners, and Seth wanted to have a chat with him about which books lived up to the hype, which surprised him, and a few that let him down. Seth weighs in on the same questions, despite … Continue reading "Catching Up With Keith Law"
Bonus Episode: Ladyhawke (1985 film) discussion panel
October 06, 2022 23:19 - 1 hour - 83 MBThis is an audio-only version of a video Seth recorded with his sister Erin, along with JW Wartick and Sarah Elkins, discussing (lots of spoilers) the 1986 Hugo-nominated fantasy film Ladyhawke. Video available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/2XGBq6c6mk4 Seth’s Spectology appearance where he mentions Ladyhawke: https://www.spectology.com/e/in-conversation-our-favorite-underrated-sf-movies-with-seth-heasley-of-the-hugos-there-podcast/ JW Wartick: https://twitter.com/jwwartick Sarah Elkins: https:...
HT#69: Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer (feat. Kevin Anderson from Hugo, Girl!)
October 01, 2022 13:40 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBSeth is joined by Kevin, the producer/editor of Hugo, Girl! to discuss Robert J. Sawyer’s 2003 Hugo winner, Hominids. Trigger warning for sexual assault. Start – 6:47 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:48 – 12:57 Non-Spoiler discussion 12:58 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Fringe Michael Burstein’s “Broken Symmetry” stories Mama Doctor Jones talking … Continue reading "HT#69: Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer (feat. Kevin Anderson from Hugo, Girl!)"
HT#68: Forever Peace, by Joe Haldeman (feat. James Ralston)
September 01, 2022 13:53 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBSeth is joined by his Take Me To Your Reader co-host to discuss the 1998 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Forever Peace, by Joe Haldeman. Trigger warning for suicide. Start – 2:44 Intro through “Why this book?” 2:45 – 16:09 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:10 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Matrix … Continue reading "HT#68: Forever Peace, by Joe Haldeman (feat. James Ralston)"
HT#67: Network Effect, by Martha Wells (feat. Brent and Cody from The Hugonauts)
August 01, 2022 13:42 - 50 minutes - 42.1 MBBrent and Cody from The Hugonauts podcast join me for a discussion of Network Effect, by Martha Wells, winner of the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 8:50 Intro through “Why this book?” 8:51 – 22:03 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:04 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Ancillary Series, by Ann Leckie The … Continue reading "HT#67: Network Effect, by Martha Wells (feat. Brent and Cody from The Hugonauts)"
2022 Nominees for Best Novella – Discussion Panel
July 24, 2022 05:40 - 2 hours - 125 MBFor the first time, I host a panel of people discussing the nominees for Best Novella for 2022. Previously, I’d only covered short story and novelette nominees. A video version (not quite as tight) is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leFYsmtGU4s Time codes and links to panelists’ social media below: Time Codes: Quick point about novellas from Juan … Continue reading "2022 Nominees for Best Novella – Discussion Panel"
2022 Hugo Nominees for Novelette – Discussion Panel
July 11, 2022 07:25 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBThis is the audio-only version of a Zoom discussion panel about the 2022 Hugo nominees for Best Novelette. It’s slightly shorter than the video, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK00Q96yMQc Time Codes: Bots of the Lost Ark: 07:45Colors of the Immortal Palette: 23:17O2 Arena: 40:55That Story Isn’t the Story: 53:10Unseelie Brothers, Ltd.: 01:02:57L’Esprit de L’Escalier: … Continue reading "2022 Hugo Nominees for Novelette – Discussion Panel"
2022 Hugo Nominees for Short Story – Discussion Panel
July 04, 2022 04:00 - 2 hours - 87.3 MBThis is the audio-only version of a Zoom discussion panel about the 2022 Hugo nominees for Best Short Story. It’s slightly shorter than the video, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfmZaNdsflo Time Codes: Mr Death: 6:25Proof by Induction: 20:31The Sin of America: 43:22Tangles: 58:12Unknown Number: 1:12:33Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather: 1:26:37 Story Links: “Mr. Death” … Continue reading "2022 Hugo Nominees for Short Story – Discussion Panel"
HT#66: Mirror Dance, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Jacob Knoch)
July 02, 2022 05:32 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBSeth’s nephew Jacob joins him for a quick conversation about Mirror Dance, winner of the 1995 Hugo Award for Best Novel. No real non-spoiler discussion on this one since it’s pretty hard to discuss without spoilers both for this book and for the rest of the Vorkosigan Saga.
HT#65: Green Mars and Blue Mars, by Kim Stanley Robinson (feat. Androids & Assets)
June 01, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBMarshall and Steve from Androids & Assets join Seth for a discussion of the second and third books in Kim Stanley Robinson’s MarsTrilogy Green Mars and Blue Mars, which won the 1994 and 1997 Hugo Awards for Best Novel. Start – 7:56 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:57 – 19:55 Non-Spoiler discussion 19:56 – end … Continue reading "HT#65: Green Mars and Blue Mars, by Kim Stanley Robinson (feat. Androids & Assets)"
HT#64: …And Call Me Conrad, by Roger Zelazny (feat. Paul Weimer)
May 01, 2022 09:45 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBHugo-nominated Fan Writer Paul Weimer joins me for a discussion of …And Call Me Conrad, by Roger Zelazny, co-winner of the 1966 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 10:26 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:27 – 22:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 23:00 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Dying Earth, by Gene Wolfe Cage … Continue reading "HT#64: …And Call Me Conrad, by Roger Zelazny (feat. Paul Weimer)"
Bonus: Discussion With Christians Who Accept Evolution
April 25, 2022 01:18 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBSomething I’ve wrestled quite a bit with over the years is my dawning understanding that the evidence for evolution is, contrary to the many attempts to deny it, very good. I’ve read extensively on the subject and thought long and hard about how to integrate this understanding with my Christian faith. It hasn’t always been … Continue reading "Bonus: Discussion With Christians Who Accept Evolution"
HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)
April 01, 2022 11:59 - 1 hour - 79 MBReturning guest David Agranoff joins me for an extended non-spoiler discussion of The Dispossessed, and it really never gets that spoilery at all. Lots of background on Le Guin and the philosophy/politics of the book. Start – 7:30 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:31 – 44:02 Non-Spoiler discussion 44:03 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & … Continue reading "HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)"
HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)
March 01, 2022 14:29 - 56 minutes - 45.3 MBLisa McCarty joins me for a discussion of Lois McMaster Bujold’s 1992 Hugo-winner, Barrayar. Start – 5:55 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:56 – 14:31 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:32 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Wayfarers Series, by Becky Chambers The Interdependency Series, by John Scalzi Adrian Tchaikovsky The Galactic Cold War Series, by … Continue reading "HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)"
HT#61: The Obelisk Gate, by N.K. Jemisin (feat. Lacey Jane Wolfe)
February 01, 2022 12:44 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBLacey Jane Wolfe joins me for a discussion of N.K. Jemisin’s 2017 Hugo-winner, The Obelisk Gate. Start – 7:45 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:46 – 20:23 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:24 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin The Vanishing Half, by Brit … Continue reading "HT#61: The Obelisk Gate, by N.K. Jemisin (feat. Lacey Jane Wolfe)"
HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)
January 01, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBSeth is joined by Phil Nichols to discuss the 1980 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke Start – 3:45 Intro through “Why this book?” 3:46 – 23:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 23:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Web Between the Worlds, Charles Sheffield The … Continue reading "HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)"
HT#59: The City and The City, by China Mieville (feat. Paul Williams)
December 01, 2021 16:39 - 55 minutes - 43.6 MBSeth is joined by Paul Williams to discuss the 2010 co-winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The City and The City, by China Miéville Start – 7:51 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:52 – 20:23 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:24 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: A Master of Djinn, and A Dead Djinn … Continue reading "HT#59: The City and The City, by China Mieville (feat. Paul Williams)"