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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life

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Explore the meaning of science fiction, and how it's relevant to real-life science and society. Your hosts are Annalee Newitz, a science journalist who writes science fiction, and Charlie Jane Anders, a science fiction writer who is obsessed with science. Every two weeks, we take deep dives into science fiction books, movies, television, and comics that will expand your mind -- and maybe change your life

    Dinosaurs and Furries, with Riley Black

    Dinosaurs and Furries, with Riley Black

    We're learning so much about dinosaurs lately — there are incredible new species, discoveries about how they had sex, and more detailed evidence about what happened during their final days on Earth. To find out more, we talk to Riley Black, author of the award-winning book The Last Days of the Dinosaurs. Riley also tells us about being a furry, and dispels some common misconceptions about furries.
    Shownotes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    • 57 min
    Immigration law in space, with Victor Manibo

    Immigration law in space, with Victor Manibo

    What is the point of absurdist storytelling in a world that feels absurd? We talk about science fiction that gets silly, satirical, and weird -- and why we need it desperately. From The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to The Onion, we analyze absurdism as readers and writers. Then we're joined by Victor Manibo, author of the brilliant new novel Escape Velocity, who tells us about how his background in immigration law helped him write an anti-billionaire space opera.
    Show notes: www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    • 44 min
    Secrets of the Planet of the Apes with Josh Friedman

    Secrets of the Planet of the Apes with Josh Friedman

    The Planet of the Apes franchise spans decades and formats: it started as a French novel in 1963, and then jumped the Atlantic to become a long-running series of movies, TV shows, a cartoon, and even videogames. We talk about the politics of the story, and why some versions succeed while others fail. Then we're joined by Josh Friedman, who wrote Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and get some interesting backstory on the latest film in the franchise.
    Shownotes: https://www.ouropinionsarecorrect.com/shownotes

    • 54 min
    Romancing the Dragon, with Moniquill Blackgoose

    Romancing the Dragon, with Moniquill Blackgoose

    We’re obsessed with dragons, and for good reason. These gigantic creatures soar through many cultures and genres — and they feel more relevant than ever today. We talk to author Moniquill Blackgoose about why, and discuss her Nebula-award winning novel To Shape A Dragon’s Breath. Then we have a completely non-awkward conversation about dragons and sex.
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    • 47 min
    Summer Entertainment Guide: What to Watch and Read this Summer!

    Summer Entertainment Guide: What to Watch and Read this Summer!

    The summer entertainment season is upon us! Many of our favorite TV shows are back, and there are a few movies we're excited about as well. Not to mention a flood of truly incredible books by many of our favorite authors. Here's our select guide to the stuff we're most pumped about this summer, and all the latest trends in entertainment.

    • 55 min
    How Surveillance Dystopias Came True (with Wole Talabi)

    How Surveillance Dystopias Came True (with Wole Talabi)

    You are being watched. Pop culture used to be full of vivid warnings about Big Brother watching you. What does it mean that we're now under constant surveillance for real? Plus we talk to Wole Talabi about his new story collection Convergence Problems.

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
369 Ratings

369 Ratings

Tashalovestherain ,

Fun and interesting!

Sci fi intersectionality!

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No corrections needed!

I lived in San Francisco for 14 years and I'm now on the East Coast. It's great to hear that. The vibes and thoughts are alive and well in the bay area! This podcast is so good. It's actually got me in the mood to start riding again. Great show… keep it correct! 🥳

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Fun Science Fiction

Topics are well researched and the hosts are experts at the craft. Great show.

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