Episode 82 (Season Three) — Torture Cinema Meets Twilight
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow2seasonThree–TortureCinemaMeetsTwilight/Sandf–Episode2–TortureCinemaMeetsTwilight.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSOur second episode of the third season is finally here. I say that knowing it’s only been a few days since the last episode went live. But we’re catching up on some unfinished business, so you’ll have to give us a break. Episode 82 is our much anticipated Torture Cinema feature, in which we review-while-intoxicated the wonderfully terrible “romance” flick known to lesser beings as Twilight (we like to call it “1,000 Ways to Destroy Female Self-Esteem”). 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 82 — Download (MP3) Intro and Torture Cinema Meets Twilight (0:00 – 28:17) Twilight (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.
The 2011 Google Reading List
Since August of 2011, we’ve been running a special feature on Google+ called “What Are You Reading?” All sorts of people have left their responses, which I’ve taken and entered into a Google Form for everyone to see. Here are some of the relevant statistics: 292 entries since August, not including double entries for individuals who were still reading the same book for several weeks (including myself) George R. R. Martin was the most popular author with 7 entries overall; R. A. Salvatore was a close second with 6 Runner-ups were Anthony Brandt, Jim Butcher, C. J. Cherryh, Larry Correia, Thomas Friedman, Neil Gaiman, Laura Ann Gilman, Mira Grant, Anne McCaffrey, Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, and Connie Willis, each of which had 3 entries each The most popular books were That Used to Be Us by Thomas Friedman and The Man Who Ate His Boots: The Tragic History of the Search for the Northeast Passage by Anthony Brandt with 3 entries each The most popular series was A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin 98 books written by women were mentioned; that’s 33.56% of the entries (to be honest, I expected a worse percentage than this) And there you have it. I was going to put up a gallery of the cover images, but that would take so damned long I’m not going to bother. If anyone else wants to take up that project, let me know. Thanks to everyone who told us what you were reading! Here’s to another year of the same thing! Now a question for everyone: How as 2011 as a reading year? Good? Bad? Why? Leave a comment!
Episode 79 — Favoritism (Our 2011 Besties)
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.6–Favoritismour2011Besties/Sandf–Episode6.6–Favoritismour2011Besties.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSOur last non-interview, non-torture episode of the year is all about our favorite books, movies, TV shows, interviews, etc. for the 2011 year. You can see our lists below, but you’ll want to listen to hear our reasons. Plus: we spend a little time saying thank you to everyone who listened and appeared on the show. Why? Because we love you. Obviously. Show us a little love back by leaving a response to the following questions: What books, movies, and TV shows were your favorites for 2011 (whether published this year or not)? Which interviews, roundtables, and Torture Media episodes did you most enjoy? 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 79 — Download (MP3) Intro and Our Favorites (0:00 – 36:43) Jen’s List: Favorite Book: Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leicht (Episode 4.5) Favorite Non-Fiction Book: The Death and Life of the Great American School System by Diane Ravitch Favorite TV Show: Eureka (Soft) and Fringe (Hard) Favorite Movie (2011 Releases): Super 8 Favorite Movie (Viewed in 2011): Ip Man Favorite SandF Guest: Jason Sanford (See Episodes 14, 4.0a, 4.0b, 5.6, and 6.2) Favorite Interview: Celine Kiernan (Episodes 28a and 28b) (Yes, Jen is a moron for selecting something from last year…) Favorite Roundtable Discussion: Eaton Editions (Part One and Part Two) Favorite Torture Media Episode: Modelland (Episode 6.3) Shaun’s List: Favorite Book: Osama by Lavie Tidhar (Episode 5.7) Favorite Non-Fiction Book: Walking with the Comrades by Arundhati Roy Favorite TV Show: Game of Thrones (see my reviews starting here) Favorite Movie (2011 Releases): Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Part Two) Favorite Movie (Viewed in 2011): Never Let Me Go Favorite SandF Guest: Jason Sanford (See Episodes 14, 4.0a, 4.0b, 5.6, and 6.2) Favorite Interview: Lauren Beukes (Episode 2.3) Favorite Roundtable Discussion: The Eaton Editions (Part One and Part Two) Favorite Torture Media Episode: Modelland (Episode 6.3) 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.
Episode 78 — Nihilism in Genre Fiction Roundtable w/ Paul Genesse
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.5–NihilismInGenreFictionRoundtableWPaul/Sandf–Episode6.5–NihilismAndGenreFictionRoundtableWPaulGenesse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSFantasy author Paul Genesse joins us for a lively discussion about darkness and nihilism in science fiction and fantasy. We cover everything from the good vs. evil dichotomy, war, Game of Thrones, Steven Pinker, and much more! Plus, Paul tells us a bit about his upcoming novel, the Crimson Pact series, and his deepest…darkest…secrets! Only two of those things are true… 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 78 — Download (MP3) Intro and Roundtable Discussion w/ Paul Genesse (0:00 – 50:19) Paul’s Website(Buy his books!) The Crimson Pact Shaun’s post on nihilism and genre fiction 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.
Episode 77 — LGBT Speculative Fiction Roundtable w/ JoSelle Vanderhooft
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.4–LgbtSpeculativeFictionRoundtableW/Sandf–Episode6.4–LgbtSpeculativeFictionRountableWJoselleVanderhooft.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThis week’s roundtable is a monster. JoSelle Vanderhooft, renowned editor of Steam Powered, Steam Powered 2, and many other fascinating collections, joins us for an extensive discussion about LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) speculative fiction, the reception of LGBT people in the community (and publishing), the political side of things, and, of course, JoSelle’s work! We hope you enjoy it 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 77 — Download (MP3) Intro and Roundtable Discussion w/ JoSelle Vanderhooft (0:00 – 1:05:50) JoSelle’s Website JoSelle’s Twitter Steam Powered (Buy it!) Steam Powered 2 (Buy it!) Fantastique Gearworks Website (Down right now, but should be back up soon) Fantastique Gearworks (Facebook) Fantastique Gearkworks (Twitter) The Outer Alliance (an amazing community!) 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.
Episode 76 — Torture Literature Meets Modelland by Tyra Banks
http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow6.3–TortureLiteratureMeetsModellandByTyra/Sandf–Episode6.3–TortureLiteratureMeetsModellandByTyraBanks.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThis week marks our first ever Torture Literature show. And you’re definitely in for a treat. We decided months and months ago that we would read and review Modelland by Tyra Banks. Why would we do this to ourselves? Because we think punishing ourselves is a great way to entertain all of you. So sit back, turn on the episode, and enjoy! 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 76 — Download (MP3) Intro and Torture Cinema Meets Modelland by Tyra Banks (0:00 – 45:01) Modelland on Amazon (Save yourself and don’t read it…) Tyra Banks’ Website Some extra goodies for you all: And now some tweets (from Shaun)(read them from the bottom up): Also: having your 1st period in #Modelland is superseded by how interested you are in your roommate’s toothbrush. Foh real. Staying on menstruation in #Modelland — protagonist’s 1st period takes up less than 1pg. Because clearly it’s important for young girls. It’s apparently important to remind us that women naturally synch their menstrual cycles. Instantly in #Modelland. Thanks, Tyra. GTK. Smart people in #Modelland know algorithmic statistics (but never show it) and put together jigsaw puzzles w/ 30 pieces. Yeah… I’m glad someone is getting joy out of my #Modelland troubles.@actuallyaisha Heaven knows I’m dying right now… Because calling something the Common Room would be too obvious, Tyra came up with UnCommon Room. *snort* #Modelland I don’t think I can do this anymore. #Modelland is so bad it’s actually giving me the shakes. And I can’t throw an ebook at the wall… Skimming #Modelland doesn’t help with the reading experience. You end up focusing only on the really bad parts. Ugh. Apparently Yorkshire terriers exist in the world of #Modelland, even though it’s not clear whether England does. #WorldbuildingGaps Not related to reading: Tim Tebow = most annoying football player since T.O. Like watching Jesus Camp over and over…and over… Let’s get one thing straight: Tyra Banks is not going to be a legitimate poet anytime soon… #Modelland #awfulpoetry #Modelland Poetry Anthology: “Modelland is your new HOME / Welcome to the superDOME / For you XX-chromoSOMED / Modelland is your new home” #Modelland Dictionary — Mannecant (n): a servant to the BellaDonna of Modelland. Derived from servant (n) and mannequin (n). #eyeroll Mythology from #Modelland: “Long, long ago, the battle raged between the Muses and the nail polish remover.” <–Actual quote… For some reason, becoming an Intoxibella (Tyra’s version of a super model with magic power) requires an obstacle course w/ fire #Modelland The basic plot of #Modelland is almost exactly like Harry Potter. Run the basics through your head, turn “wizards” into “models.” Done… .@Dhympna I’m reading it for @skiffyandfanty — We’re recording tonight. Torture Literature. First episode. Released tomorrow #Modelland If you guessed Bestosterone (the name of the academy) and ManAttack (the name of the class), you are correct. #Modelland Can you guess the name of the male modeling academy in Modelland? How about one of its classes? Go on, guess. I really should have been tweeting about Modelland *while reading it.* Because this book is fucking awful… —————————————————————————– 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.
