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A weekly podcast exploring the hidden meaning in all our favourite science fiction and fantasy worlds.

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A weekly podcast exploring the hidden meaning in all our favourite science fiction and fantasy worlds.

    Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin

    Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin

    Recorded on June 8, Star Wars correspondent and newly minted PHD Justin comes on the Pod to talk about the latest D+ Series Obi-Wan. We talk about how the Monarchy of Alderan works inside the Galactic Republic/Empire and our predictions for the last two episodes of the run.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Project for the New Aerospace Century

    Project for the New Aerospace Century

    The boys get down to brass tacks about Andy Weir's 2021 book, Project Hail Mary, and how it explains our inability to address climate change.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav

    How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav

    We are looking back on the 1989 classic How to Get Ahead in Advertising. For a deep dive on the intersection of psychology and commerce we are joined by Hugo nominated Blogger and long time friend of the show Olav.

    • 39 min
    Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter

    Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter

    The TV show version of the Expanse ended months ago. Now get our expanded criticisms on the shows final season and our big picture takes the Expanse Franchise, and what we really think about Basic.







    PS The show is entering a new phase, and we will only be doing one episode a month. So you will get one more episode on April and then monthly after that. We appreciate your patience.

    • 59 min
    The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi

    The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi

    Marshall and Stephen are joined by the dynamic and entertaining John Scalzi to talk about his new book, The Kaiju Preservation Society.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia

    The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia

    Marshall and Stephen are joined by returning guest Gautam Bhatia to talk about his recently released novel The Horizon.







    Works Mentioned







    Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko







    Planetary Mine by Martín Arboleda







    Aurora Rising originally titled The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds







    The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton







    Echopraxia by Peter Watts







    Economic Science Fictions edited by William Davies 

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

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Socialism is the cure

Science fiction is a source of the cautionary tale for this current Covid 19 crisis. Thank you Steve and Marshall for this engaging podcast.

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Progress is about the future

Left-wing economic analysis of science fiction is necessary for the continued health and vibrancy of the genre. Marshall and Stephen ask important questions about the assumptions underlying great works of SFF. A must-listen.

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Great addition to SFF fandom

The hosts are passionate and knowledgable about sci-fi and fantasy and pose interesting discussions. They also bring on great guests and cover a wide variety of topics within the genre.

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