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Culture War: Excession 1 - 3 Preview May 04, 2023

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The Culture War rages on as we discuss Iain M. Banks' Excession (Prologue and the first three parts). Ready to eavesdrop on all the Mind chatter?

Podside Radio: Interstella 5555 May 02, 2023

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Welcome back to Podside Radio! This time around, we talk about Daft Punk's visual companion to their 2001 Discovery album: Interstella 5555. Also, check out the music of Nujabes and Goblin

THX 1138 (Ft. Raquel S. Benedict) Preview Apr 27, 2023

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Speculative fiction's most dangerous woman joins us once again to talk about George Lucas' 1971 cult classic, THX 1138. Is a future where the emotional labor of jerking off is automated what the left wants?

Episode 217: Culture War - Cool Zone Gang Beer Run Apr 25, 2023

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A meeting of the Minds to gland some brews (externally, even - how barbaric!) and plan for our upcoming read-along, Excession. Eavesdrop on this M32-level chatter and await further orders!

Culture War: An Interview With Paul Kindcaid Preview Apr 20, 2023

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We speak with science fiction reviewer and critic, Paul Kincaid about his biography of Iain Banks, The Culture and why Banks' books have such longevity (among other things). Be sure to also check out Paul's site, Through the Dark Labyrinth Music by Terminal Khaos Builders

Episode 216: Honor Among Petes Apr 18, 2023

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Get ready to roll initiative as Pete joins the party to talk about Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. So, whoever's got the graph paper please don't get Cheetos dust on the map

UNLOCKED: The Sword Of Lictor XVI - XXV Apr 17, 2023

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It's that time again - time to unlock the next step in our journey through the Year of the New Sun. Just as you can't read a Gene Wolfe story, only re-read it, so we hope it goes with podcasts. Music by Loot the Body

UNLOCKED: The Sword Of Lictor VI - XV Apr 17, 2023

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Pom Poko Preview Apr 13, 2023

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We discuss another Studio Ghibli gem with the 1994 film, Pom Poko. By turns subtle, goofy and heartbreaking, join us in following the tanuki collectives' efforts to achieve their five year plan and preserve their way of life

Episode 215: Bang Bang Bodhisattva (Ft. Aubrey Wood) Apr 11, 2023

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Aubrey Wood, author of forthcoming cybernoir novel, Bang Bang Bodhisattva, talks about influences, how to make cyberpunk feel both timeless and fresh, and more Pre-order Bang Bang Bodhisattva: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1786187019

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