30 episodes
Science Fiction Shorts J. Arthur Wetenkamp
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4.9 • 9 Ratings
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I read sci-fi stories to you while you drive to work, walk the dog, or try and fall asleep. Then maybe I give you my thoughts on the story, followed by you tweeting me your own commentary. We all become best friends and fly away in hover cars into a binary sunset.
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The Monkey's Paw
You might have heard this one before. Or at least heard of it. Live reading of my first read through. Experience it with me.
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Selections From Le Morte d'Arthur
Ye olde friend J. Arthur returns to put some Medieval prose in your ear. It ain't science, but it is fiction and it's short. Frankly I don't konw why the Penguin Galaxy collection contains a fantasy novel in it. I guess Dune is half fantasy so it wasn't such a stretch to include The Once and Future King, which is what I read recently which made me think to record some of the source material. Enjoy.
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Book Review: Project Hail Mary
I'm reviewing a NEW book on SFS this week. That's right, a book that was written in the 21st century. A first! And joining me, the friend that recommended it to me, Mark "The Bad Movie Recommender" himself. The topic of this episode is Andy Weir's latest hard science fiction novel Project Hail Mary. As per usual, we spoil everything so if you are sensitive to that kind of thing, read the book first. But you don't get to find out if I liked it until you listen to the episode...
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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
A live reading of a short story by American Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. Is it science fiction? You decide.
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Book Review: Journey to the Center of the Earth
I continue my Verne kick with a review of Jules' epic 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, otherwise know as Rampant Usage of Revealing Chapter Titles Not Included in the Original Publication.
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In the Year 2889
I bought a couple Jules Verne books but haven't cracked 'em yet. So I thought it'd be fun to introduce myself to the Vernmeister by reading one of his short stories on SFS. Join me in my first Verne experience and find out what an 1880er thought the 2880's might be like.
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My dear Mr. Josh Arthur, how can you possibly abandon us now? I doubt I need the reviews of something I can’t immediately turn around and listen to; I need to listen to the strange and unusual like The Brick Moon. 🧱🌖Would I ever need silliness and total failures of imagination concerning Zen/Zem u, DC-8s, Teegebäck (?), Teegeack, volcanos, theatans, 1 x 10⁹ year contracts *… no, I don't think so.
These are so much better. You've released a mere 20! What's 20 more?
* I don't know how that nonsense popped up in my news feed recently. 🤷🏼♀️
Finally a podcast that truly understands Asimov
It was so pleasant to hear the review. I hope you continue after The Najed Sun with Robots of Dawn, Robots and Empire. Then the entire Foundation series but in order if the over arching story not the order in whic they were written.
Just finished your Naken Sun review. While Naked Sun is not as good as Caves of Steel, the rest if the series gets better and better. Most importantly you cannot read the original Foundation Trilogy before you read each of the following. These are critical to seeing how great the whole series really is. Here is the order in which to read the key books
Robots of Dawn
Robots and Empire
Prelude to Foundation
Forward the Foundation
Foundation
Foundation and Empire
Second Foundation
Foundation’s Edge
Foundation and Earth
I wish it would come back!
The stories chosen were so cool and off the beaten path, and the discussions were great, thoughtful, and full of surprising information (axial tilt of Venus, anyone?)