162. Worldcon Walk-by Session #1: Keffy Kehrli, Rachael Acks, Michael J. Martinez, Karen Burnham, & Kyell Gold
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode162WorldconWalkbySession1/SandF%20–%20Episode%20162%20–%20Worldcon%20Walkby%20Session%20%231.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWSFS, geekery, and Worldcon ninjas, oh my! In our first ever Worldcon walk-by recording session, a whole host of wonderful folks came by to talk to us about the WSFS meetings, our perceptions of Worldcon (the first days), movie remakes, SF nostalgia, and much more. Thanks for everyone who dropped by! You all rocked! 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 162 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 54:59) Rachael Acks’ Page Rachael’s posts on the WSFS meetings can be found here. Rachael Acks’ Twitter Karen Burnham’s Page Karen Burnham’s Twitter SF Crossing the Gulf Keffy Kehrli’s Page Keffy Kehrli’s Twitter Kyell Gold’s Page Kyell Gold’s Twitter Michael J. Martinez’ Page Michael J. Martinez’ Twitter Supernatural (IMDB) Buffy (IMDB) Eerie, Indiana (IMDB) Carrie (2013) (IMDB) John Kessel’s Essay on Ender’s Game Ender’s Game (Wiki) 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.
161. Science Fiction Film Conventions and a Kickstarter w/ Adrian Reynolds & Tristan Ofield (A Discussion)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode161ScienceFictionFilmWAdrianReynoldsAndTristanOfield/Sandf–Episode161–ScienceFictionFilmWAdrianReynoldsAndTristanOfield.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSEpic narratives, quirky flicks, and independent films, oh my! Shaun and David are joined by screenwriter Adrian Reynolds and director Tristan Ofield to talk about the conventions and pathways of science fiction film since the 1960s and their new SF short film project, White Lily (now on Kickstarter). This is probably the first extended discussion of SF film (generally) we’ve had in a while. 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 161 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:07:08) White Lily Kickstarter Adrian’s Website Tristan’s Website Making Sparks Please support their Kickstarter campaign. This movie must get made! 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.
160. Ruth Frances Long (a.k.a. The Fairy Queen) — The Treachery of Beautiful Things (An Interview)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode160AnInterviewWRuthFrancesLong/SandF%20–%20Episode%20160%20–%20An%20Interview%20w%20Ruth%20Frances%20Long.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFairies, vampiric redcaps, and mythology, oh my! This week, author Ruth Frances Long joins Shaun Duke and Julia Rios to talk about her new book, The Treachery of Beautiful Things. We cover myths and folklore, the world of the fae, narrative, traditions, 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 160 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:12:38) Ruth’s Website Check out Ruth’s books! They’re awesome! 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.
159. The Hugo Final Ballot and Our Votes w/ Justin Landon & Renay
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode159TheHugoFinalBallotAndOurVotes/SandF%20–%20Episode%20159%20–%20The%20Hugo%20Final%20Ballot%20and%20Our%20Votes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSHugos, categories, and trouble, oh my! The final ballots for the Hugos have been submitted, and since some of our hosts and friends have been involved in the “controversy” surrounding the entire event, we figured it would be a great time to have a discussion about our individual ballots and final thoughts. Needless to say, nobody will agree across the board… 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 159 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 2:03:13) Speculative Fiction 2012 (The Collection) Justin’s Website Justin’s Twitter Renay’s Website (Lady Business) Renay’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.
#06 — Elysium (2013) — A Shoot the WISB Discussion
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/ShootTheWISB6Elysium2013Reviewed/ShootTheWisb6–Elysium2013Reviewed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSSocial allegories, exoskeletons, and wetware! For this episode of Shoot the WISB, we discuss Elysium, Neill Blomkamp’s followup to District 9. As usual, nobody can seem to agree! Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments. 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: Elysium (2013)(IMDB) Shaun’s Post About His Movie Experience Paul’s Website Paul’s Twitter Functional Nerds David’s Website David’s Twitter David’s Books 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.
158. Transformers (2007) — A Torture Cinema “Adventure”
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode158TortureCinemaMeetsTransformers/SandF%20–%20Episode%20158%20–%20Torture%20Cinema%20Meets%20Transformers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSGiant robots, men in sexy underwear, and science fiction horror, oh my! We’re back with yet another Torture Cinema episode, skit and all. You may be shocked to know that at least one of us hated this movie more than Birdemic… 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 158 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 2:39:13) Transformers (IMDB) 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). Additional music from “There It Is” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 3.0) That’s all, folks! Thanks for listening. See you next week.
