SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction

Katerina Kaimaki
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Welcome to SpaceKate’s Guide to Science Fiction! We’ll explore science fiction through literature, movies and TV shows in a semi-historical format. From Homer to Ursula K. Le Guin, from Metropolis to Arrival, from Doctor Who to Star Trek there's bound to be something for everyone interested!

Episodes

  1. 04/09/2021

    10. First contact in the freezer

    In the final episode of the first season, we explore the complications arising from a first contact situation in Ursula K. Le Guin's novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" and see what the ramifications of fear are. As always, if you would like to support my work, you can buy me a cup of virtual coffee at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  2. 04/02/2021

    09. Fake animals and a wasteland, oh my!

    In this episode we do a deep dive into the environmental aspects of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and explore the ramifications of his post-apocalyptic world on the few surviving humans. If you would like to contribute some support for the creator, you can do so by donating whatever you feel like donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  3. 03/26/2021

    08. You can't make an omelette...

    ... without breaking any eggs! Mikhail Bulgakov's novella "The Fatal Eggs" is not a culinary treat, but one that will certainly make you reexamine those chicken eggs you may have in your pantry! If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so by donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  4. 03/19/2021

    07. A meditation on language

    In this episode, we look into the unique - and very real - problems we would be faced, should aliens ever decide to pay Earth a visit, by discussing Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life" and the movie adaptation "Arrival". If you would like to support my work, you can do so by donating whatever amount you feel comfortable at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  5. 03/12/2021

    06. Verne's Lost Masterpiece

    Jumping well into the 19th century, we dig out Jules Verne's lost masterpiece "Paris in the 20th century", a dystopian story about a technologically advanced Parisian society, that disregards the arts completely... If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee at https://ko-fi/spacekate

  6. 03/05/2021

    05. Ariosto's Lost and Found

    In this, our fifth episode, we follow the sorcerer Astolfo as he goes in search of Orlando's wits and ends up on the moon! All that happens in Ludovico Ariosto's incredible romance epic "Orlando Furioso". If you would like to support the creator of this podcast, please consider buying her a cup of virtual coffee at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  7. 02/26/2021

    04. Voltaire's Giant Aliens

    In this episode we see what the friendly neighbourhood aliens from our Milky Way are up to in Voltaire's "Micromegas" and how their quest for knowledge sets the tone for future generations of sci-fi creators... Also, whales! If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to support the creator, you can do so by donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  8. 02/19/2021

    03. Lucian's True Story

    What happens when a seafaring journey inadvertently turns into a space trip to the Moon? And how is Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Left Hand of Darkness" connected to Lucian's "A True Story"? The answers to these questions are what bring us here! If you would like to support my work, please consider a donation at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  9. 02/12/2021

    02. SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction - Homer and Apollonius of Rhodes

    In the second episode, we explore the connections between flat screen TV's and Homer's "Iliad" and Achilles' shield, and why a chance encounter between a witch and a robot is the basis for Marvel's and DC's comic books heroes... If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the creator, by buying her a virtual cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  10. 02/05/2021

    01. SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction - Introduction

    In this first episode, we try to establish what science fiction really is all about and we get a quick introduction to our host!  If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the creator, by buying her a virtual cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

  11. Season 1 Trailer

    00. SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction - Trailer

    Hello and welcome to SpaceKate’s Guide to Science Fiction! I’m your host, SpaceKate, with a capital K and I am a science fiction fan. As I know that a lot of people out there also share the same passion for this particular genre, I decided to venture into the podcasting world by making this little program for anyone who is already a fan, but also for people who are interested and don’t know where to start. We’ll explore science fiction through literature, movies and TV shows in a semi-historical format. From Homer to Ursula K. Le Guin, from Metropolis to Arrival, from Doctor Who to Star Trek, this is one friendly guide to the vast universe that is Science Fiction. So, subscribe now to SpaceKate’s Guide to Science Fiction and never miss an episode!

    00. SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction - Trailer

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Welcome to SpaceKate’s Guide to Science Fiction! We’ll explore science fiction through literature, movies and TV shows in a semi-historical format. From Homer to Ursula K. Le Guin, from Metropolis to Arrival, from Doctor Who to Star Trek there's bound to be something for everyone interested!

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