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The political economy of speculative fiction

  1. 06/15/2022

    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. The post Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    1h 19m

  2. 06/08/2022

    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. The post Project for the New Aerospace Century appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    1h 1m

  3. 04/28/2022

    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. The post How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    39 min

  4. 04/06/2022

    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 … Continue reading "Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter" The post Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    59 min

  5. 03/17/2022

    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. The post The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    1h 5m

  6. 01/31/2022

    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 … Continue reading "The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia" The post The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    55 min

  7. 01/17/2022

    The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom

    The boys talk about Boba Fett and why the media discourse can’t stop talking about lords and ladies. The post The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    58 min

  8. 01/11/2022

    Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath”

    The boys are back at it with Season 4 Episode 4 – Hippocratic Oath. Julian and Miles are stranded on a planet with Jem’Hadar and have the first big fight of their relationship. On the station, Worf is learning to adjust to his new role and butts heads with Odo. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

    45 min
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