246. Canadian SF at LonCon3 — #WorldSFTour

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode246CanadianSFAtLonCon3/SandF%20–%20Episode%20246%20–%20Canadian%20SF%20at%20LonCon3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSpace hockey, Martian curling, and Quebec, oh my! Recorded at LonCon3 / Worldcon, this panel on Canadian SF features the voices of Eric Choi, Kate Heartfield, Ira Nayman, Hayden Trenholm, Caitlin Sweet, and Marjolaine Lafreniere. They tackle Canadian publishing, the history of Canadian SF, thematic differences, and more. 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 246 — Download (MP3) Show Notes:
245. The Philosophical Mecha Panel at LonCon3

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode245ThePhilosophicalMechaPanelAtLonCon3/SandF%20–%20Episode%20245%20–%20The%20Philosophical%20Mecha%20Panel%20at%20LonCon3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe robot, the human, and the inhuman, oh my! Recorded at LonCon3 / Worldcon, this panel features David G. Shaw, Madeline Ashby, and Shaun Duke discussing mecha, the self, and the other compelling philosophical questions raised by the very notion of mecha. Here’s the panel description: When is a giant robot more than just a giant robot? Many of the best and most famous anime — such as Evangelion, Gasaraki, or Flag — use the mecha as a tool to explore politics, philosophy, and the human condition. What is the conception of the human explored in such series, and how is it mediated by technological experience? 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 245 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: The Panelists: David G. Shaw Madeline Ashby Shaun Duke 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.
244. Martha Wells (a.k.a. The Raksura Amanuensis) — The Books of the Raksura (An Interview at CONvergence)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode244MarthaWellsAtCONvergence/SandF%20–%20Episode%20244%20–%20Martha%20Wells%20at%20CONvergence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFlying critters, fancy worlds, and super fan Paul, oh my! In one of our last remaining recordings from CONvergence, Paul lets Shaun tag along for an interview with Martha Wells. We discuss the Raksura series, her upcoming work, writing fan and tie-in fiction, Harrison Ford’s leg issues, and much more. 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 24 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: Martha Wells’ Website Martha’s Twitter Go buy her books! 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.
243. The Marvel Cinematic Universe Panel at CONvergence

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode243MarvelCinematicUniversePanelAtCONvergence/SandF%20–%20Episode%20243%20–%20Marvel%20Cinematic%20Universe%20Panel%20at%20CONvergence.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSKickass heroines, Marvel-ous universes, and ants, oh my! Recorded at CONvergence, this panel on the Marvel Cinematic Universe is akin to a blast from the past. Featuring the voice talents of Lyda Morehouse (a.k.a. Tate Hallaway), Allyson Cygan, Shaun Duke, John Seavey, and Neil Anderson, the panel discusses the current Marvel film canon, upcoming projects, and our hopes for the future (some of which Marvel has kindly answered). Here is the panel description: Thor: The Dark World and Captain America: The Winter Soldier have been out, and Agents of SHIELD, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Defenders, and Ant Man are on the horizon. How do they all compare? What do you want to see next? 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 243 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: The Panelists: Lyda Morehouse / Tate Hallaway Lyda/Tate’s Twitter John Seavey Neil Anderson Allyson Cygan Shaun Duke Shaun’s Twitter 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.
242. Charles Gannon (a.k.a. the Space Merchant) — Fire with Fire (An Interview at LonCon3)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode242CharlesGannonAtLonCon3/SandF%20–%20Episode%20242%20–%20Charles%20Gannon%20at%20LonCon3.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSpace battles, academia, and lorry beeps, oh my! Charles E. Gannon joins Shaun at LonCon3 / Worldcon to discuss his work, politics and art, postcolonialism and hegemony, his novel, Fire with Fire, and a whole host of other fascinating topics. What more could you ask for? 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 242 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: Charles Gannon’s Website Charles’ Twitter Fire with Fire by Charles Gannon Trial by Fire by Charles Gannon (the sequel!) 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.
#29. Ms. Marvel (Vol. 1: No Normal) w/ Mahvesh Murad and Usman Malik

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShootTheWISB29MsMarvelVol.1NoNormal/Shoot%20the%20WISB%20%2329%20–%20Ms%20Marvel%20Vol.%201%20–%20No%20Normal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSDiverse heroes, super hands, and Wolverine squee festivals, oh my! Mahvesh Murad and Usman Malik join us all the way from Pakistan to discuss the first volume (issues 1-5) of G. Willow Wilson’s Ms. Marvel. What more do you need to know? Go on. Download it! We hope you enjoy the episode! Spoiler Alert: the following podcast contains spoilers for the film being reviewed; if you wish to see the film without having it ruined for you, download this podcast and save it for later. Download the episode here. [audio http://archive.org/download/ShootTheWISB29MsMarvelVol.1NoNormal/Shoot%20the%20WISB%20%2329%20–%20Ms%20Marvel%20Vol.%201%20–%20No%20Normal.mp3] 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! Show Notes: Mahvesh’s Website Mahvesh’s Twitter Midnight in Karachi (Tor.com Podcast) Usman’s Website Usman’s Twitter Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal (by G. Willow Wilson) Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). Additional music from “Lost Frontier” and “Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.