Episodes

  • The Space Trilogy, by CS Lewis (feat. Evan Bradtke)

    The Space Trilogy, by CS Lewis (feat. Evan Bradtke)
    Jan 1 2025
    Guest Evan Bradtke joins me for a fairly lengthy discussion of CS Lewis’s Space Trilogy (more aptly called the Cosmic Trilogy), all three volumes of which were nominated for the Retro Hugo. It’s a normal-ish episode, with the exception being that we discuss all three books in some detail. The books are, to me, less accessibly … Continue reading "The Space Trilogy, by CS Lewis (feat. Evan Bradtke)"
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • “We’re all Superman to somebody, sometime,” a conversation about live-action Superman with Michael Gabriel

    “We’re all Superman to somebody, sometime,” a conversation about live-action Superman with Michael Gabriel
    Dec 15 2024
    In this bonus episode, Michael Gabriel and I discuss (at length) live action Superman, particularly the recently-ended CW show Superman & Lois, with stops along the way to talk about our histories with Superman, the Arrowverse, and some comic book recommendations for anyone who’s interested in reading a few Superman books. Topics Covered: Michael’s social … Continue reading "“We’re all Superman to somebody, sometime,” a conversation about live-action Superman with Michael Gabriel"
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Zoomed Out: Military Science Fiction, with William from Future War Stories

    Zoomed Out: Military Science Fiction, with William from Future War Stories
    Dec 1 2024
    Follow me on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/sheasley.bsky.social This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Subgenre Spotlight episode on Military Science Fiction. Joining me for this discussion is returning guest William Bregnard from Future War Stories. An unedited transcript is included with this episode. A more polished transcript will be posted at a later date. Segments and time codes: … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Military Science Fiction, with William from Future War Stories"
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Blindness, by José Saramago (feat. Andy Parry)

    Blindness, by José Saramago (feat. Andy Parry)
    Nov 1 2024
    Andy Parry from Sci-Fi Around the World joins me for a Seth’s Picks episode about Blindness, by Nobel-winner Jose Saramago. The book was originally published in Portuguese, which made Andy the perfect guest due to his international SF project. It’s a tough read for content reasons, including violence and sexual violence, but it’s one of … Continue reading "Blindness, by José Saramago (feat. Andy Parry)"
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Bonus: Aliens (1986 movie) discussion panel

    Bonus: Aliens (1986 movie) discussion panel
    Oct 17 2024
    “Is this gonna be another stand-up fight, sir, or another bug hunt?” Well, neither really. It’s an October surprise! We’ve got Aliens, Colonial Marines, and four people who love the 1986 movie Aliens. Joining me for the discussion are my sister Megan Cutter, former guest / fellow podcaster Mandy Self, and fellow Portland-area podcaster Luke … Continue reading "Bonus: Aliens (1986 movie) discussion panel"
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    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Zoomed Out: Jules Verne, with Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal

    Zoomed Out: Jules Verne, with Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal
    Oct 1 2024
    This time it’s another Zoomed Out episode, focusing on Jules Verne, who despite Seth’s unforgiveable ignorance, was a French author who wrote in French. For this discussion, Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal join to talk about a few of Verne’s better known works, and Emmanuel gives us a few ideas for future reading. Ways to … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Jules Verne, with Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal"
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry (feat. Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!)

    Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry (feat. Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!)
    Sep 1 2024
    Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!, joins me for a Seth’s picks episode about a book I’ve been wanting to read for years. It’s not science fiction, but it is award-winning, specifically a Pulitzer winner. It’s also in contention for Best Book I’ve Ever Read. We’ll return to normal SFF content in the next episode. But if … Continue reading "Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry (feat. Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!)"
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Zoomed Out: Speculative Fiction In Translation, with Rachel Cordasco

    Zoomed Out: Speculative Fiction In Translation, with Rachel Cordasco
    Aug 1 2024
    This time it’s another Zoomed Out episode, focusing on Speculative Fiction in Translation (SFT), with guest Rachel Cordasco. Below I’ve captured some of her recommendations. There are some light spoilers in the episode, but nothing that should detract from your enjoyment of these books and authors. Notes & Links: Ways to support the podcast: Buy … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Speculative Fiction In Translation, with Rachel Cordasco"
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    1 hr and 7 mins