125. Gareth L. Powell (a.k.a. The Baron) — Ack-Ack Macaque (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonFourEpisode125–AnInterviewWGareth/Sandf–Episode125–InterviewWGarethLPowell.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFlying, cigar-smoking monkeys, Spitfires, and cyberpunk, oh my! Author Gareth L. Powell talks to us about his new novel, Ack Ack Macaque, his writing career, cyberpunk, history and narrative, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode! (FYI: Some of the audio isn’t as strong as I would like. Hopefully it doesn’t hurt the episode too much.) 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 125 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 54:32) Gareth’s Website Buy Gareth’s book! It’s good stuff. 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.
120. Chaz Brenchley (a.k.a. The Freybug) — Pandaemonium (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThreeEpisode120–AnInterviewWChaz/Sandf–Episode120–InterviewWChazBrenchley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSMythology, immigration, and complicated women, oh my! Chaz Brenchley (a.k.a. Ben Macallan) joins us to discuss his new book, Pandaemonium, life as an expatriate, traveling, female heroines, writing, politics, and much more. We hope you enjoy the episode! (FYI: The episode cuts off somewhat abruptly at the end. You aren’t actually missing anything but a terribly awkward attempt to close out the episode, but I thought I’d mention it just in case.) 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 120 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:11:35) Chaz’s Website 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.
115. Jay Kristoff (a.k.a. Steamboy) — Stormdancer (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThreeEpisode115–AnInterviewWJay/Sandf–Episode115–InterviewWJayKristoff.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSJay Kristoff talks steampunk, clan culture, Asian influences on his work, his new novel, Stormdancer, and the wonders of boy bands (sorta)! 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 115 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:04:39) Jay’s Website Check out Jay’s work, and buy the hell out of it (details on his website)! If you don’t, someone might get hurt… 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.
114. Cat Rambo (a.k.a. Ms. Furry) — Near + Far (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThreeEpisode114–AnInterviewWCat/Sandf–Episode114–InterviewWCatRambo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSCat Rambo talks short stories, weird technologies, fur where it doesn’t belong, some other strange things, and her brilliant new collection of short stories, Near + Far, out now from Hydra House Books! 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 114 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:13:48) Cat’s Website Hydra House Books Check out Cat’s work, and buy the hell out of it! 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.
#SkiffyandFanty Episode 112 — An Interview w/ Jay Lake (a.k.a. Mon Deus Litterae)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThree–Episode112–AnInterviewWJay/Sandf–Episode112–InterviewWJayLake.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAuthor Jay Lake joins us to discuss the paperback release of his novel, Endurance. We also discuss Jay’s family and the documentary being made about he and his daughter, cancer and why Jay writes about it, and much more. This episode is probably the most emotional one we have ever recorded; mad props go to Jay Lake for his incredible honesty and desire to talk about things so many people would rather not think about. We hope you enjoy the episode! (Don’t read past this point if you want to be surprised by our lists in the show.) 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 112 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:21:23) Jay’s Website Check out Jay’s many works, and buy the hell out of them! 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.
#SkiffyandFanty Episode 110 — Regarding SF and the Posthuman w/ Jennifer Pelland
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThree–Episode110–RegardingSfAndThe/Sandf–Episode110–RegardingSfAndThePosthumanWJenniferPelland.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAuthor Jennifer Pelland joins Paul and Shaun for an in-depth discussion of SF and the posthuman. We discuss robots, A.I., gender and the Olympics, body modification, and a number of other related topics. We hope you enjoy the episode! (Don’t read past this point if you want to be surprised by our lists in the show.) 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! Note #2: Shaun needs a new laptop and could really use your help. See here for details and perks for donations. Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 110 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 59:26) Jennifer’s website Check out Jennifer”s book! 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.