Join father-son duo, Jason and Fred, as they revisit the history of genre films, one year at a time. With full-length commentaries and deep dives, they discover new favorites, old classics, and maybe learn a little bit about themselves, and each other, along the way.
Categories: TV & Film
Tags: fantasy, film, Film Commentary, film history, film reviews, genre films, horror, science-fiction, SmeggCo
Garrett Putnam Serviss (1851-1929) was an astronomer, popularizer of astronomy, and early science fiction writer. Serviss showed a talent for explaining scientific details in a way that made them clear to the ordinary reader. Serviss’s favorite topic was astronomy, as shown by the fact that of the fifteen books he wrote, eight are devoted to that science. He unquestionably was more widely read by the public on that topic than anyone prior to his time. In his private life Serviss was an enthusiastic mountain climber, describing his reaching the summit of the Matterhorn at the age of 43 as part of an effort “to get as far away from terrestrial gravity as possible.” Five of Serviss’s books are science fiction (a term not invented when he wrote).
Categories: Arts
Tags: audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Garrett P. Serviss, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, science-fiction, The Moon Metal
The Churn is SYFY WIRE’s episode by episode breakdown of Amazon Prime’s The Expanse featuring the talents of Ana Marie Cox and Dan Drezner who dissect the intricate plots of the show and analyze them through the lens of political science.
Categories: Leisure, Science, TV & Film
Tags: Amazon Prime, Ana marie cox, belters, colonization, Daniel Abraham, Expanse, interstellar, outerspace, protomolecule, science-fiction, scifi, Space, space travel, syfy, syfy network, SYFY WIRE, The Expanse, Ty Franck, western expansion
At one time Race Cargill had been the best Terran Intelligence agent on the complex and mysterious planet of Wolf. He had repeatedly imperiled his life amongst the half-human and non-human creatures of the sullen world. And he had repeatedly accomplished the fantastic missions until his name was emblazoned with glory. But that had all seemingly ended. For six long years he’d sat behind a boring desk inside the fenced-in Terran Headquarters, cut off there ever since he and a rival had scarred and ripped each other in blood-feud. But when THE DOOR THROUGH SPACE swung suddenly open, the feud was on again—and with it a plot designed to check and destroy the Terran Empire. (Original book blurb)
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Marion Zimmer Bradley, science, science-fiction, Teen/Young adult, The Door Through Space
One of the earliest examples of literature written in the science fiction genre, From the Earth to the Moon is a part of the Voyages Extraordinaires series by French novelist Jules Verne. Written more than a century before the Apollo mission, Verne’s classic is somewhat a prophetic novel of man’s travel to the moon with its thorough and descriptive detail. A remarkable blend of action, humor, science, and audacious schemes, the timeless classic is sure to fascinate with its unique vision of lunar exploration. The story unfolds at the Baltimore Gun Club, a society of American Civil War veterans and weapon enthusiasts, who are in the midst of adjusting to a post-war environment and left feeling superfluous. During deliberations on how to deal with the declining need for artillery, club president Impey Barbicane puts forward his idea to build a giant cannon and launch a projectile to the moon. After the initial chaos the proposal causes, the members of the club unite in support of the idea. As the project receives public recognition, the Baltimore Gun Club gains even more courage to proceed with its endeavor, with significant donations pouring in from all over the world. However, Captain Nicholl of Philadelphia, an armor plate designer and old rival of Barbicane, contradicts the venture and makes a series of wagers with him about the success rate of such a feat. Accordingly, the members of the Baltimore Gun Club are busy at work with the formation and scientific calculations for their lunar expedition. Furthermore, a cheerful French adventurer appears and volunteers to be a passenger on board the projectile, and even convinces Barbicane and Nicholl to join him. An unforeseen array of characters and their cooperation brings together elements of comedy and suspense, leaving readers engrossed in the novel’s development. Verne uses his characters to present humorous stereotypes and a caricature representation of American nationalism. Nevertheless From the Earth to the Moon offers adventure, humor, and a range of comical and eccentric personalities. More great books at LoyalBooks.com
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, science, science-fiction, Teen/Young adult
This is the first book in the Pellucidar series. Pellucidar is a fictional Hollow Earth milieu invented by Edgar Rice Burroughs for a series of action adventure stories. The stories initially involve the adventures of mining heir David Innes and his inventor friend Abner Perry after they use an “iron mole” to burrow 500 miles into the earth’s crust. (adapted from Wikipedia)
Categories: Arts
Tags: Adventure, art, At the Earth's Core, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, science, science-fiction
Sci Fi Saturday Night, the Podcast is the web version of the popular New Hampshire based radio show. Our hosts, The Dome, Kriana, and Zombrarian discuss science fiction, science fact, fantasy and whatever else we think is cool, in between celebrity interviews.
Categories: Arts, Technology, TV & Film
Tags: Amber, anime, belanger, Ben, Benson, bova, Brian, Doctor Who, dome, fact, fantasy, fi, fiction, mr. k, Red Dwarf, SCI, Sci-Fi, science, science-fiction, star, star trek, Star Wars
History What If…..a podcast about history and explores the “What If” during historical events
Tags: alt, alt history, alternate history, audio fiction, History, multiverse, parallel universe, Podcast, science-fiction, scifi, time-travel, what if, whatif
If fairy tales came to life, there’s only one place that they could find a home… Las Vegas! A full-cast serial audio drama.
Categories: Fiction
Tags: audio drama, Fairy tales, fantasy, old time radio, OTR, radio drama, Sci-Fi, science-fiction, scripted podcast
Apologetics, Christianity, Faith, Philosophy, Science, Science-Fiction
Categories: Society & Culture
Tags: apologetics, Chicago, christianity, Philosophy, science, science-fiction, Society & Culture, theology
What Next? is a “choose your own adventure” style podcast where listeners either get to vote on what happens next in the story or on an aspect of the main character when a new story starts. Stories are fictional, and written by Jake Stowell, author of The Gauntlet. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jake-stowell0/support
Categories: Arts
Tags: Adventure, choose your own adventure, dog, fantasy, fiction, science-fiction, superhero, vote
Science fiction (abbreviated SF or sci-fi with varying punctuation and case) is a broad genre of fiction that often involves sociological and technical speculations based on current or future science or technology. This is a reader-selected collection of short stories originally published between 1931 and 1963, that entered the US public domain when their copyright was not renewed. Summary by Cori Samuel, with Wikipedia input.
Categories: Arts, Kids & Family
Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, science-fiction, Short Science Fiction Collection, Short stories, Teen/Young adult, various
Join Spencer and Tyler as they discuss the latest content and news coming out of the galaxy far, far away, as well as explore the Expanded Universe! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theyreonlylegends/support
Categories: Fiction
Tags: Books, comics, commentary, Movies, News, opinion, Sci-Fi, science-fiction, Spencer Koprowski, Star Wars, They’re Only Legends, Tyler Gray
Tales From the Bridge is a bi-weekly Science Fiction podcast. Join Tristan, Kevin, James, and Sam as they chat with your favourite science fiction authors and filmmakers. We also discuss the best in sci-fi, from books and graphic novels – to television and film. We cover cutting-edge concepts in our news segment, Science Fiction-Science Fact and throw in a bit of trivia for fun.
Apple Podcasts; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818 Find out more on our website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Categories: Arts, Fiction, TV & Film
Tags: Books, film, interviews, Movies, Sci-Fi, science-fiction, tv
Throughout the day, Mr. Richardson, Mr. McDonald, and Mr. Giannone educate America’s youth. By night, however, they debate and discuss anything in the world of entertainment, and pop culture. Join us every Monday and Thursday for debates, banter, and fun on the #1 public school teacher pop culture podcast in the world, the Fandalorians: Teachers by day, nerds by night. You are invited to join us every Monday and Thursday for debates, banter, and fun. Class is back in session.
Available wherever you listen to podcasts
Email: Thefandaloriansmailbag@gmail.com
Twitter: @Fandalorianspod
Instagram: fandalorians.podcast
Tags: banter, educators, fandom, fantasy, Funny, Marvel, Nerds, pop culture, science-fiction, teachers
Selene – A Strange City Lying Alone. Weekly Narrated Supernatural Mystery & Horror Audiodrama.
Seleneis a narrated supernatural mystery and horror series of connected stories with over 60 characters across the city. The show encompasses ghost stories, murder mysteries and horror – all with dark humor. Every episode has a vintage parody ad from Minerva’s solutions as well as mini-mysteries, puzzles, riddles and recipes.
Join us on Patreon for music, art and more. https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan
A Clever > Than Production www.cleverthan.com
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Tags: 1930s, anthology, Art Deco, detective, horror, investigation, Mini Series, murder, MYSTERY, Noir, Penny Dreadful, rusty quill, scary stories, science-fiction, supernatural
“Doc” E.E. Smith pretty much invented the space opera genre, and Triplanetary is a good and well-known example. Physics, time, and politics never stand in the way of a plot that gallops ahead without letup. Having earned a PhD in chemical engineering, it’s understandable that the heroes of Smith’s story are all scientists. He didn’t want to be constrained by the limits of known science, however, so in his hands the electromagnetic spectrum becomes a raw material to be molded into ever-more amazing and lethal forms, and the speed of light is no bar to traveling through the interstellar void. Come enjoy this story of yesteryear, set in tomorrow, where real women ignite love at a glance, real men achieve in days what governments manage in decades, and aliens are an ever-present threat to Life-As-We-Know-It!
Categories: Arts
Tags: Adventure, audio books, audiobook, E.E. “Doc” Smith, ebooks, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, science, science-fiction, Triplanetary
Join Beth Axford and David Chipakupaku every week, as they watch every episode of the internationally beloved sci-fi series, Doctor Who.
Find The Who Watch Podcast across the internet – @WhoWatchPodcast.
Want to send your thoughts in to the show? Email thewhowatchpodcast@gmail.com
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Categories: TV & Film
Tags: bbc, Classic Who, Doccy Who, Doctor Who, fandom, Juno Dawson, Ncuti Gatwa, rewatch, Russell T. Davies, Sci-Fi, science-fiction, television, Television and Film, tv, TV Rewatch
Published in 1920, Thuvia, Maid of Mars is the fourth book in the Barsoom series and concentrates on Carthoris, the son of infamous John Carter, and Thuvia, the princess of Ptarth, as they find themselves entangled in a complex web of love and strict traditions of Barsoom. A typical Burroughs piece, the installment contains all the required elements of an effective pulp fiction, including a hero, a damsel in distress, unforeseen complications, and a generous supply of action. Welcoming a new protagonist to the scene, Thuvia, Maid of Mars follows the audacious feats of Carthoris, who is incidentally madly in love with the princess of Ptarth, as he gets caught up in numerous predicaments in the name of love. The installment also focuses on the beautiful Thuvia, who is betrothed to Kulan Tith, and according to Barsoomian customs, nothing can break off an engagement as it is a delicate and serious matter. So, Carthoris finds himself in quite the plight as his love appears to be both impossible and unrequited. To make matters worse, Thuvia is suddenly kidnapped, which throws the entire planet into frenzy and threatens the governing peace, as Barsoom is pushed to the brink of war. At the same time, Carthoris embarks on a quest across the planet to save his beloved from harm’s way, while endangering his own safety, as he finds himself in unexplored parts of Barsoom and encounters many obtrusions along the way. Furthermore, Carthoris must not only rescue the princess, but he must also work against the clock and return home safely before war breaks loose. Adding new intriguing elements and twists to the familiar setting of Mars, Burroughs continues to delight science fiction enthusiasts. The planetary romance offers a slower pace of action than its predecessors, therefore allowing Burroughs the opportunity to efficiently employ descriptive language to add more detail to life on the Red Planet. Consequently, the novel reveals interesting customs of its Martian residents, while offering insightful and vivid exterior descriptions, including the manners, customs, traffic patterns, and architectural elements. An undeniably enthralling fusion of adventure, fantasy, romance and danger, the novel offers a bit of everything to satisfy every appetite. More great books at LoyalBooks.com
Categories: Arts
Tags: art, audio books, audiobook, ebooks, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fantasy, fiction, free audio books, Literature, Loyal Books, loyalbooks.com, Maid of Mars, science, science-fiction, Thuvia
Join Matt as he explores for the first time why is Star Trek the cultural phenomenon that it is today. But since there are over 740+ hours of Star Trek Episodes and 13 movies, Brent’s challenge will be to find the best 150 or so that best represent what Star Trek is, the story of Star Trek, and paint Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the Future.
Categories: Fiction, TV & Film
Tags: Discovery, DS9, ent, lower decks, picard, roddenberry, Sci-Fi, science-fiction, star trek, TNG, tos, tv, VOY