139. Hugo/Clarke Award Roundtable w/ Stina Leicht and Liz Bourke
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/SandFEpisode139AHugoClarkeAwardRoundtable/SandF%20–%20Episode%20139%20–%20A%20Hugo%20%252B%20Clarke%20Award%20Roundtable.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAward “controversy,” fiascos, and discussions, oh my! In this special episode of SandF, we invited Stina Leicht and Liz Bourke to talk about the Hugo and Clarke Award shortlists. We cover the controversies surrounding this year’s finalists, our own thoughts about the lists, and the rhetoric that has kept the fires burning (and more, of course). We hope you enjoy the episode! Note: Some of the audio is not as clean as normal. I did my best to fix the problem. I hope it does not annoy 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 139 — Download (MP3) Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:48:06) Liz Bourke’s Website Clarke Award Shortlist Hugo Award Finalists “Can we stop talking about the Hugos now?” by Staffer’s Book Review 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.
Question of the Week: What do you think about the Hugo Nominees?
We’ve talked about the 2011 Hugo Nominees in Episode 3.5, but now we want to know what you think. Do you think it’s a good list? Why or why not? What would you put there instead? Let us know what you think about the list in the comments or on Twitter. And stay tuned for Monday’s episode, which will feature Andy Remic, author of Serial Killers Inc and Kell’s Legend (among other novels).
Episode 47 — The Hugos, Complaints, and GRRM
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow3.5–TheHugosComplaintsAndGrrm/Sandf–Episode3.5–TheHugosComplaintsAndGrrm.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe Hugo Award nominees have been announced, and we’ve got something to say about it. By “we” I mean Adam and myself, because Jen is off in the abyss somewhere being consumed by alien worm monsters. Oh, and we talk about some really exciting George R. R. Martin news, in case you’re wondering. So download the episode or stream it and let us know what you think! 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 47 — Download (MP3) Intro, News, and the Hugos (0:00 – 35:47) A Dance With Dragons is done! And it won’t be split. (We’ve only been waiting for 2,884 years. Or was it five? I don’t know. George R. R. Martin isn’t my bitch…) The Hugo Award nominees have been announced! (To thunderously quiet applause. The Council of Ectheris declares war…) Adam’s first pro story has been published! (Somewhere a baby elephant cries out in agony…) Oh, and don’t forget to vote on our next Torture Cinema flick! The vote is almost done, and we need to know what you want to torture us with next! 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.
