12 episodes
Science Fiction University Driftglass and Blue Gal
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4.8 • 28 Ratings
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Each episode Driftglass and Blue Gal discuss one work of classic science fiction plus one science fiction movie. The two pieces share a theme, whether it be time travel, unreliable narrators, dystopias, etc. Join the adventure at sciencefictionuniversity.com
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Episode 1: UBIK and Inception
Welcome to Science Fiction University! Our premiere episode concerns Philip K. Dick's 1969 novel UBIK, and Christopher Nolan's 2010 film "Inception." We'd love your feedback at sciencefictionuniversity.com or email the show at sciencefictionuniversity@gmail.com.
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Ep 2 The End of Eternity and Looper
Driftglass and Blue Gal compare and contrast Isaac Asimov's 1955 book "The End of Eternity" with Rian Johnson's 2012 film, "Looper."
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Ep 3 Special Stranger in a Strange Land and HBO's The Watchmen
Gods Among Us! Driftglass and Blue Gal talk about Valentine Michael Smith in Robert Heinlein's 1961 novel "Stranger in a Strange Land" and Doctor Manhattan in HBO's 2019 series "The Watchmen." Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/scifiu
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Ep 4 Neuromancer and 2001: A Space Odyssey
Artificial Intelligences: Driftglass and Blue Gal talk about William Gibson's 1984 novel "Neuromancer," and Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film "2001: A Space Odyssey." SPOILERS as always. Support the show at our Patreon and thanks!
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Ep 5 How Westworld Went South
(Spoiler Alert, and we swear a little in this episode.) We've watched the first two episodes of Season 3 of HBO's Westworld and are ready to call it a #fail as narrative science fiction. But it provides a perfect example of WHY stories need a hero, a villain, a writer, and a story. More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.
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Ep 6 System Failure -- The Outsider, The Night Stalker and The Blob
HBO's 2020 series "The Outsider" meets the cult classics the 1972 made-for-TV movie/pilot for "The Night Stalker" and the 1958 Steve McQueen debut "The Blob." These science fiction stories are connected by a truth-knower untrusted by the authorities. Those authorities are the "system" designed to protect society from danger and crime. And there is a danger in these tales beyond the ability of the system to protect us. More at ScienceFictionUniversity.com
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Customer Reviews
Even a non-reader can enjoy this podcast!
I have not read the books or seen the movies but that doesn’t matter. I love the podcast! Their overview and analysis is understandable and entertaining! If you like science fiction/fantasy you will enjoy this podcast!
Great!!!!
Finally got around to listening. Love this new podcast and hearing your take on SF stories and movies. A big Science Fiction fan for years. ( Born 1950. 😉)Long time listener of the Professional Left and enjoyed the old segment there. Thanks ! Keep these episodes coming.
What a fun listen!
I am thoroughly enjoying your discussions of books and movies in the science fiction genre. I know the movies better than the books. This has started an intriguing “books to read” list.
Please consider putting theses discussions onto YouTube. Thank you.