291. Megan E. O'Keefe (a.k.a. Lady Soapminster) — Steal the Sky (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode291MeganOKeefe/Sandf–Episode291–MeganOkeefe.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFloating politicians, magic smugglers, and soap, oh my! In our 291st episode (and our first interview of the year), we talk to Megan O’Keefe about her new novel, Steal the Sky. We talk about empires and resources, the politics of her world, and the secret history of soap (there may be spies involved). Plus 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):
290. We're Back and Anticipating 2016
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode290BackInActionAndAnticipating2016/Sandf–Episode290–BackInActionAndAnticipating2016.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFake histories, crazy movies, and wicked books, oh my! We’re back in action after a brief hiatus. In this magic episode, the crew discusses some of the things they loved in 2015 and some of the things they can’t wait for in 2016. From books to movies to weird or joyous experiences, Episode 290 is all about celebrating a year gone by and a year to come! 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):
Torture Cinema Poll for February 2016: What should we watch next?
The new season begins soon, and that means more Torture Cinema! We haven’t asked you to vote since before our Childhood Destruction editions of the TC feature. Now, we’re back to the listener-voted format. You know the drill. VOTE! As always, if you want to suggest a movie for us to discuss on this feature or Shoot the WISB, a topic for general discussion, a guest to include, and so on, you can let us know on our Suggest a Topic page!
2016 Awards Season (Hugos, etc.): All the Eligible Things from a Year of Skiffy and Fanty!
It’s that time of year again. The time when we all show up in a big arena and fight each other with sticks and used socks and the leftover contents of Darth Vader’s fridge for the supreme honor of winning an award. OK. So that’s not true. But it is awards season, which means we do have to release a practically mandatory big post of all the stuff we discussed or created that happens to be eligible for something in 2016. So, here it is:
289. The Santa Clause (1994) — A Torture Cinema Holiday Special "Adventure"
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode289TortureCinemaMeetsTheSantaClause/Sandf–Episode289–TortureCinemaMeetsTheSantaClause.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSElf special ops, killer hot cocoa, and reindeer, oh my! The holidays are here, and no holiday would be complete without a holiday-themed Torture Cinema episode. In our final episode of the season, we tackle 1994’s Tim Allen venture, The Santa Clause. From kickass elves to creepy child kidnappings to the wonderful joy of the Christmas spirit, we’ve got plenty to say about this supposedly awful movie! 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):
287. Kameron Hurley (a.k.a. The Patriarchy Smarsher) — Empire Ascendant (An Interview)
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