57 episodes

Scifi Sidebar is the show where Peter and CC discuss one of their favorite things, Scifi books! They discuss the morals, science, philosophy, and anything else that pops into their stream of consciousness. After they rant for a while about these books, they come back later after researching what real world experts have to say about them! Join them every month as they dive into the rich world of Science Fiction.

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Scifi Sidebar is the show where Peter and CC discuss one of their favorite things, Scifi books! They discuss the morals, science, philosophy, and anything else that pops into their stream of consciousness. After they rant for a while about these books, they come back later after researching what real world experts have to say about them! Join them every month as they dive into the rich world of Science Fiction.

    Episode 52: Abaddon's Gate

    Episode 52: Abaddon's Gate

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, we return to the rich world of The Expanse. We discuss such topics as the issue of racism that doesn't involve skin color, the nature of power in a fractured race, and the true crimes of Amazon.

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    • 1 hr 36 min
    Episode 51: Morningstar

    Episode 51: Morningstar

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, CC and Peter return to one of the the creations of Pierce Brown in Morningstar. In this book we get to see Darrow weighed down by the dreams and fear of his people and he is faced with the decision of what kind of world will be left when his war is done.

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    • 1 hr 32 min
    Episode 50: A Closed and Common Orbit

    Episode 50: A Closed and Common Orbit

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, CC and Peter return to the Wayfarer Trilogy with book two, a Closed and Common Orbit. They discuss such topics as institutional bigotry, the nature of AI rights, and how a society could live knowing their neighbors are monsters!

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 49: The Last Emperox

    Episode 49: The Last Emperox

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, we cover topics such as Kiva's realization that the extremely wealthy are freeloaders on society, whether or not releasing the Rupture Data would spark a nuclear arms race, and much much more!

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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 48: Baru Cormorant

    Episode 48: Baru Cormorant

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, we delve into the wild world of Baru from her home Island to the frigid North, all while playing Falcrest's game. We compare the Empire of Masks to notable countries such as Nazi Germany and the United States. Come along with us into the closest fantasy book we've read to A Brave New World.

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    Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free, no credit card required, forever. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-e44e04 for 40% off for 4 months, and support Scifi Sidebar.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Episode 47: Heaven's River

    Episode 47: Heaven's River

    Episode Notes
    In this episode, CC and Peter discuss so many topics they went way over time! What else is new? We discuss topics from Replicative Drift to Megastructures, to AI Philosophy. It's a weird month. Also we're sorry, Dan Alderson.

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    • 1 hr 37 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Merrimack-Kid ,

Wonderful

Love your podcast. It offers good reviews, fun, and great insight. All with a great time with you two. Great job! Keep it coming.

johnjsours ,

So good

So very pod. So very cast. Love it.

SMHeasley ,

Insightful, funny (and nerdy) conversations!

Really enjoying this sister/brother podcast, talking about science fiction titles I love (and a few I still need to get to).

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