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A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self)
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Mandy Self joins me once again to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle. This is a “Seth’s Picks” episode, but it’s also an award-winner, having won the Newberry Award in 1963. We get into spoilers about 15 minutes in. Mandy’s links:https://twitter.com/Brown_Ajahhttps://twitter.com/MandymoniumPod “Ticky Tacky little boxes” referenced by Ma…
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Zoomed Out: Urban Fantasy, with Katie Heasley
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My 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 … Cont…
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With 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 … Conti…
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Oscars 2024 (feat. Lori Anderson, Juan Sanmiguel, and Peter Knoch)
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Lori from Hugo, Girl!, and Juan (frequent bonus episode guest) join Peter and me to discuss our picks for the 2024 Oscars.Por Hugos There Podcast
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Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)
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Peter 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…
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“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel
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It’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 readi…
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Alas, Babylon, by Pat Frank (feat. Mitch Wagner)
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This 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 Fr…
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Hi there folks, if you’re hearing this podcast, that means you’re either subscribed to the master feed for hugospodcast.com or you’re subscribed to the Brief & Not So Brief feed. I’ve decided to stop publishing episodes in the Brief & Not So Brief feed for a couple of reasons. First, we so rarely put out … Continue reading "Brief & Not So Brief fee…
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Bonus: Favorite 2023 Movies (with Ethan Heasley)
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Ethan 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. C…
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Zoomed Out: Patricia A. McKillip, with Dr. Audrey Taylor
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Dr. 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 …
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Zoomed Out: Pandemic Fiction, with Bob Morrell
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In 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 readin…
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“I think of them as cartoon documentaries,” a discussion with Darryl Cunningham
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Seth 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.socialPor Hugos There Podcast
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The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. Sarah Elkins)
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Seth 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.co…
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Juan 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.Por Hugos There Podcast
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Zoomed Out: Isaac Asimov, with Alec Nevala-Lee
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Alec 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:Por Hugos There Podcast
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Planet of the Apes, by Pierre Boulle (feat. Emmanuel Dubois)
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In 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.lafayettepodc…
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I 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/Por Hugos There Podcast
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Hugos 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-BEmC5Y5avdf2ka…
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Hey 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!"…
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HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)
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Ann 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. Vin…
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HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)
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Seth 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:/…
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SciFi Around the World, with Andy Parry
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Seth 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 "Sci…
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HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)
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Seth 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 …
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Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians
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Dr. 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.h…
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HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)
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Seth 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://corabu…
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Bonus Episode! Midnight Mass discussion panel
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It’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 Scot…
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