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Episode 207: Frogtown Mpreg Kinks (Ft. Jeff Martin & Caitlin Fortier) Feb 07, 2023

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We're joined by the creators of indie RPG games Fail Marines, Hell, Inc. and the forthcoming BURGERPunk to talk about Hell Comes to Frogtown (1988) - a touching story about government-mandated horniness. Get reminded to support BURGERPunk: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jeffmartin/burgerpunk-the-rpg

Bonus Episode: Speech Sounds Feb 03, 2023

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We discuss Octavia Butler's Speech Sounds, a harrowing pandemic scenario so plausible it speaks to Butler's writing skills.

Episode 206: Johnny Mnemonic Feb 01, 2023

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We discuss Johnny Mnemonic (1995), a man who got a brain modification so he can smuggle the hottest takes to the highest bidder

Bonus Episode: Kickin Off A Culture War Jan 26, 2023

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You ready for a revolution? Well, listen up as we talk about our next read-alongs, Iain M. Banks' Culture novels, Player of Games and Excession

Episode 205: The Venus Effect Jan 24, 2023

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We discuss The Venus Effect by Violet Allen, where the Black protagonist's adventures get cut short due to "an officer-involved shooting" Read it at Lightspeed Magazine: http://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/the-venus-effect/

Looker Preview Jan 19, 2023

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We discuss Looker (1981), a flawed Crichton film with intriguing stuff to say about the role of computers in automation. Oh, and snazzy eyewear.

Episode 204: Hollow Knight Jan 17, 2023

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Trevor Strunk returns as we delve into the secrets of Hallownest and admire a hero of few words who also happens to be a little bug

UNLOCKED: The Claw of the ConciliatorClaw XVI - XX Jan 15, 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

Year of the New Sun Coda: Oppressed By Memory Preview Jan 12, 2023

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Stephen Mazur joins us for one last Year of the New Sun episode. Trust, good folk, that we've gone from gate to gate, from night to light, there's no shame if you do not wish to join us. It is a hard path, after all

Episode 203: Enchantress Of Venus Jan 10, 2023

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We chat about the amazingly pulpy Enchantress of Venus, by Leigh Brackett and her life as pulp science fiction, noir and screenwriter.

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