The wonderful James Knapp has sent us yet another recruit for the Viking Amoeba army. Say hello! ———————————————– Archon of the Amoebocalypse — Naeglis Orphea Tartarus Strength 15; Intelligence 2 Special Ability: Revivalism (Any single amoeba destroyed by the Archon is resurrected on your side of the battlefield as a zombie amoeba with a strength of 6 and an intelligence of 1) (State of Decay by James Knapp)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow3.6–ScienceFictionEntertainmentOrPretentious/Sandf–Episode3.6–ScienceFiction–EntertainmentOrPretentiousArt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAdam returns for an off-the-cuff discussion of the purpose of science fiction (based on an SF Signal post by Jaimie Todd Rubin). Is reading science fiction about its entertainment value? Do non-genre writers or readers torment themselves with their reading/writing, unlike science fiction readers and writers? We also tackle the infamous term “speculative fiction.” Tune in to hear our take on the topic and feel free to leave a comment on this page or send us an email to let us know what you think! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 48 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 28:53) The Wayward Time-Traveler: Living and Loving Life in the Gutter of Science Fiction (SF Signal) Oh, and don’t forget to vote on our next Torture Cinema flick! The vote is almost done, and we need to know what you want to torture us with next! Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
We’ve talked about the 2011 Hugo Nominees in Episode 3.5, but now we want to know what you think. Do you think it’s a good list? Why or why not? What would you put there instead? Let us know what you think about the list in the comments or on Twitter. And stay tuned for Monday’s episode, which will feature Andy Remic, author of Serial Killers Inc and Kell’s Legend (among other novels).
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow3.5–TheHugosComplaintsAndGrrm/Sandf–Episode3.5–TheHugosComplaintsAndGrrm.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe Hugo Award nominees have been announced, and we’ve got something to say about it. By “we” I mean Adam and myself, because Jen is off in the abyss somewhere being consumed by alien worm monsters. Oh, and we talk about some really exciting George R. R. Martin news, in case you’re wondering. So download the episode or stream it and let us know what you think! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 47 — Download (MP3) Intro, News, and the Hugos (0:00 – 35:47) A Dance With Dragons is done! And it won’t be split. (We’ve only been waiting for 2,884 years. Or was it five? I don’t know. George R. R. Martin isn’t my bitch…) The Hugo Award nominees have been announced! (To thunderously quiet applause. The Council of Ectheris declares war…) Adam’s first pro story has been published! (Somewhere a baby elephant cries out in agony…) Oh, and don’t forget to vote on our next Torture Cinema flick! The vote is almost done, and we need to know what you want to torture us with next! Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow3.4–BrainBatteriesAndStarWarsSexismsss/Sandf–Episode3.4–BrainBatteriesAndStarWarsSexismsss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSIn this episode, we explore the wonders of brain batteries, ask why the FBI is such a silly place, and discover what happens when you stick two scifi geeks on a podcast and tell them to critique Star Wars for its portrayals of women. It’s slightly amusing and depressing at the same time. Tune in to hear what we have to say! Feel free to shoot us an email at skiffyandfanty [at] gmail [dot] com, leave a comment, or follow us on Twitter. We hope you enjoy the episode! Note: If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 46 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 35:49) Hooking a 9-Volt Battery to Your Brain Improves Your Video Game Skills (You can’t make this crap up…seriously, you can’t. This guy stole it from stoners.) Intelligence Agencies Hunting for Terrorists in World of Warcraft (Because hunting for actual terrorists is too mundane for these folks…) Why Star Wars is Secretly Terrifying for Women (Cracked.com) (Because Lucas created a universe of walking carpet monsters…) Oh, and don’t forget to vote on our next Torture Cinema flick! Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
We all know that democracy and torture go well together, which is why we’re letting you decide which movie we’ll review in every edition of Torture Cinema from here on out. We’ll rotate other movies into the list as selections are made, including other films you’ve told us to watch (thanks a lot, jerks). New polls will follow after every new edition of Torture Cinema. Vote away:
