188. Shimon Adaf (a.k.a. Revelationator) — Sunburnt Faces (An Interview: the World SF Tour)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode188InterviewWShimonAdaf/SandF%20–%20Episode%20188%20–%20Interview%20w%20Shimon%20Adaf.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe World SF Tour continues…with an interview with Shimon Adaf, author of Sunburnt Faces from PS Publishing. We discuss violence and children, religion, the influence of reading, and so 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 188 — Download (MP3) Show Notes: Sunburnt Faces on PS Publishing PS Publishing You can also support this podcast by signing up for a one month free trial at Audible. Doing so helps us, gives you a change to try out Audible’s service, and brings joy to everyone. 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.
#12 — The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShootTheWISB12TheSecretLifeOfWalterMitty2013/Shoot%20the%20WISB%20%2312%20–%20The%20Secret%20Life%20of%20Walter%20Mitty%20%282013%29.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWild imaginations, 40-somethings, and adventures, oh my! Shaun, Paul, Stina, and Rhiannon Held (our super special guest) join forces to tackle the newly released film adaptation of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, and many more! 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. Show notes (info about our contributors can be found on the about page): The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)(IMDB) Rhiannon’s Website Rhiannon’s Books Our previous podcast interviews w/ Rhiannon: for Silver and Tarnished Note: We’re shifting over the Shoot the WISB segments from my personal blog to The Skiffy and Fanty Show. Why? It just makes more sense, I suppose. If you’ve never listened to the Shoot the WISB casts, you’ll likely see them pop up in your iTunes or RSS feeds over the next few weeks.
Recommended Reads: 2013 Post-Holiday Reading List
Recommended Reads is a monthly feature in which the Skiffy and Fanty crew tell you about one thing they recently read that they think you might like too. This month, we’re sharing our favorite reads for the year in order to convince you to buy a million books during the winter holidays. Here are their picks:
Top 10 Posts and Episodes for December 2013 and 2013 Overall
2013 has been an interesting year for us. We went to Worldcon, we added new people to the show and the blog, and we commandeered a rocket from Space X, stole Patrick Hester’s Hugo Award, and send it to the sun. Basically, it was an awesome year. Here’s what you all loved about us in December and throughout 2013! Top 10 Episodes for December: 181. SF/F and Music w/ Peter Orullian and John Anealio Episode 4.2 — Torture Cinema Meets The Wicker Man 183. Douglas Lain (a.k.a. Le Révolutionnaire) — Billy Moon (An Interview) 182. Wesley Chu (a.k.a. Spymaster 1000) — The Lives of Tao (An Interview) 179. Ann Leckie (a.k.a. Singularitrix) — Ancillary Justice (An Interview + Giveaway) 180. Reign of Fire (2002) — A Torture Cinema “Adventure” #11 — Catching Fire (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion 185. J.R. Vogt at Worldcon (an Interview of Sorts) 116. Season of the Witch — A Torture Cinema “Adventure” 178. Emma Newman (a.k.a. Tea & Cake) — The Split Worlds Trilogy Top 10 Posts for December: Mining the Genre Asteroid: The World of Tiers series by Philip José Farmer by Paul Weimer Mining the Genre Asteroid: Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague De Camp by Paul Weimer My Superpower: Daniel Ionson Guest Post: “Tackling Other Cultures in Fiction” by Stina Leicht Book Review: A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan by Paul Weimer Business Time: Handselling Part One – The Chain of Selling by Mike Underwood Confessions of a Comics Junkie: Identity, Obsessions, and Everything by Shaun Duke Mining the Genre Asteroid: Ringworld by Paul Weimer The Disquieting Guest — Hannibal, Horror and Television by David Annandale Update: Blog and Podcast Feed Changes! Top 10 Episodes for the Year: 141. Final Hugo Thoughts + the Hugh Howey Fiasco w/ Justin Landon and Jonathan McCalmont 139. Hugo/Clarke Award Roundtable w/ Stina Leicht and Liz Bourke 170. Nick Mamatas at Worldcon — A Discussion of Sorts #05 — Pacific Rim (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion w/ Michael R. Underwood #03 — Man of Steel — A Shoot the WISB Discussion w/ David Annandale and Michael R. Underwood Episode 4.2 — Torture Cinema Meets The Wicker Man Episode 84 — Women in Military SF (or The Kratman Rule is B.S.) 142. Brian McClellan (a.k.a. Das Schwarzpulver) — Promise of Blood (An Interview) 116. Season of the Witch — A Torture Cinema “Adventure” 146. Artificial Intelligence and You w/ Mary Robinette Kowal (A Discussion) Top 10 Posts for the Year: Announcement: The World SF Tour Begins in 2014 (Here We Come!) Out-Brutalling the Last Guy: “Grim and gritty, yes … but make sure it’s doing some honest work” by K.V. Johansen The Sound of Thunder (On Young Adult SF/F) by Stina Leicht Worldbuilding: Why It Ain’t So Easy by Stina Leicht Mining the Genre Asteroid: Ringworld by Paul Weimer Interview with Zachary Jernigan (conducted by Paul Weimer) SFFTV: Falling Skies — Another Monumental Disappointment by Shaun Duke Worldcon Announcement #1 Announcement: Skiffy and Fanty 3.0 Begins Now! Book Review: Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie by Paul Weimer
Top 10 Posts and Episodes for November 2013
By popular demand (Paul!), I present to you the top 10 posts and episodes for November 2013. Enjoy! Posts: Out-Brutalling the Last Guy: “Grim and gritty, yes…but make sure it’s doing some honest work” by K.V. Johansen Worldbuilding: Why It Ain’t So Easy by Stina Leicht Mining the Genre Asteroid: Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang by Kate Wilhelm (post by Paul Weimer) Adventures in SF Parenting: the Wild, Wild Web by Jen Zink Mining the Genre Asteroid: Way Station by Clifford Simak (post by Paul Weimer) The Disquieting Guest — Horror in/and Fantasy by David Annandale LitBits: The Politics of Author/Work Separation by Shaun Duke Movie Review: Mama (2013) by Stina Leicht The Disquieting Guest — A Belated Explanation by David Annandale Geekomancer Under Glass: Beyond the Capes (Part Two) by Mike Underwood Episodes: 177. Nick Mamatas — Love is the Law (An Interview) Episode 4.2 — Torture Cinema Meets The Wicker Man 175. Religion and Genre Fiction w/ Max Gladstone & David Levine (A Discussion) 176. Sam Sykes at Worldcon (An Interview of Sorts) 174. Cassandra Rose Clarke at Worldcon (An Interview of Sorts) 178. Emma Newman (a.k.a. Tea & Cake) — The Split Worlds Trilogy #05 — Pacific Rim (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion w/ Michael R. Underwood #03 — Man of Steel (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion w/ David Annandale and Michael R. Underwood Episode 84 — Women in Military SF (or The Kratman Rule is B.S.) 173. The Gate (1987) — A Torture Cinema “Adventure” (the Halloween Special)
176. Sam Sykes at Worldcon (An Interview of Sorts)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode176SamSykesAtWorldcon/SandF%20–%20Episode%20176%20–%20Sam%20Sykes%20at%20Worldcon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSGrimmy darky, monstrous spiders, and sexy Chewbaccas, oh my! Sam Sykes joins Shaun and Jen at Worldcon to talk about the rigidity of fantasy, grimdark, bucking trends, conventions, his work, 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 176 — Download (MP3) Show Notes Sam’s Website Sam’s Twitter You can also support this podcast by signing up for a one month free trial at Audible. Doing so helps us, gives you a change to try out Audible’s service, and brings joy to everyone. 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.
