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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 108 — Roundtable Discussion w/ Julia Rios and Stina Leicht

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/skiffyandfantyEpisode108–RoundtableDiscussionWJuliaRiosAndStina/Sandf–Episode108–RoundtableDiscussionWJuliaRiosAndStinaLeicht.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSJulia and Stina join us out the blue for a multi-topic discussion.  In this episode, we discuss the recent announcement that The Hobbit will be three movies, female protagonists and the rise of YA genre fiction, whether American audiences are in the mood for Golden Age narratives, what happens to genre fiction when it becomes the dominant story form, and many other related topics.  Plus, there’s a little silly left in the mix for your enjoyment. 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! 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 108 — Download (MP3)   Intro and Interview (0:00 – 1:06:38) “Peter Jackson reveals that two will become three when he shoots the further adventures of Bilbo Baggins” by Chris Tilly (IGN) Julia Rios’ Website Outer Alliance Outer Alliance Podcast Stina Leicht’s Website Check out Stina’s books.  They are delicious! 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.

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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 106 — Torture Cinema Meets Howard the Duck

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–Episode106–TortureCinemaMeetsHowardTheDuck/Sandf–Episode106–TortureCinemaMeetsHowardTheDuck.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSPaul and I take on the infamous Howard the Duck in July’s Torture Cinema special 80s edition!  And boy is this one a mind drain.  Plus, there’s a slightly drunken skit in the middle, which might have ruined Shaun’s vocal chords.  You don’t want to miss it… 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 106 — Download (MP3)  Intro and Torture Cinema Meets Howard the Duck (0:00 – 55:50) Howard the Duck (IMDB) Shaun needs a new laptop and could really use your help.  See here for details and perks for donations. Check out The Testament of Jessie Lamb.  It’s bloody brilliant! 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.

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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 105 — An Interview w/ Jane Rogers (a.k.a. the Teen Whisperer)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–Episode105–AnInterviewWJaneRogersa.k.a/Sandf–Episode105–InterviewWJaneRogers.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSJane Rogers, winner of the Clarke Award and long-listed for the Man Booker, joins us to discuss all things related to her brilliant novel, The Testament of Jessie Lamb. 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 105 — Download (MP3)  Intro and Interview w/ Jane Rogers (0:00 – 51:36) Jane’s Website Check out The Testament of Jessie Lamb.  It’s bloody brilliant! 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.

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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 101 — Modern Influences on SF/F, Werewolf Myths, Steampunk and More w/ Catherine Lundoff

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow–Episode101–ModernInfluencesOnSffWerewolf/Sandf–Episode101–ModernInfluencesOnSfAndFWCatherineLundoff.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSAuthor Catherine Lundoff joins us for our 101st episode to talk about her latest novel, Silver Moon, and some other amusing topics (the influence of the modern world on SF/F, QUILTBAG literature, steampunk, werewolf myths, etc.).  Plus, Shaun sticks his foot way back into the recesses of his throat, and then sticks the other one in there for good measure.  It’s one heck of an awesome episode, we think, so tell your friends all about it! 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 101 — Download (MP3)  Intro and Discussion (0:00 – 1:00:50) Catherine’s Website Lethe Press Buy Catherine’s book!  It’s good. 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.

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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 100 — Torture Cinema Meets Doom (Special Edition w/ Guests)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow100seasonThree–TortureCinemaMeetsDoom/Sandf–Episode100–TortureCinemaMeetsDoomSpecialEdition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWe’ve made it to 100 episodes.  Hooray us!  In order to celebrate, we’ve brought on Paul Weimer and Jen’s Husband (a.k.a. Normal Pants) to talk about the infamous film adaptation of Doom, starring Dwayne “the Rock” Johnson and Karl Urban (that slightly sexy guy from Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Riddick).  Oh, and to sweeten the pot, we put on a lovely little skit involving Macho Man Randy Savage, the Honky Tonk Man, Chyna, Michael Buffer (the “let’s get ready to rumble” guy), and a random TMZ reporter.  It may be slightly funny.  We don’t know… Anywho! 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 100 — Download (MP3) Intro and Torture Cinema Meets Doom (0:00 – 1:25:19) Doom (IMDB) 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.

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#SkiffyandFanty Episode 98 — An Interview w/ Brian Francis Slattery (a.k.a. Banjo Joe)

http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowseasonThree–Episode98–AnInterviewWBrian/Sandf–Episode98–InterviewWBrianFrancisSlattery.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSBrian Francis Slattery, author of Spaceman Blues, Liberation, and the recently-released Lost Everything, joins us to talk about his latest book, genre fiction, dystopian and apocalyptic fiction, the finer qualities of music, the river and river culture, 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 98 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Brian Francis Slattery (0:00 – 58:53) Brian’s Website Shaun’s Review of Lost Everything Buy Brian’s book!  It’s good. 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.

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