Reading the Hugo winners, one guest at a time.
Tue, April 08, 2025
While I was recording with my TMTYR co-hosts, I realized I never recorded a reaction to my 2025 Hugo nomination, so I just sprang it on them (they were already in the know about the nomination because I can’t keep a secret from them). Thanks so much to everyone who nominated this podcast!
Tue, April 01, 2025
Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Subgenre Spotlight episode on Sports Science Fiction. Joining me for this discussion is Christopher Garcia of Journey Planet and the Drink Tank fanzines. An unedited transcript … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Sports SFF, with Chris Garcia"
Sat, March 01, 2025
My guest and I discuss a Hugo-nominee, Old Man’s War, by John Scalzi. I haven’t been loving Scalzi’s recent books, but I loved this one. This episode includes an unedited transcript that will be updated at a later time. Spoiler talk starts at 15:24 Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me … Continue reading "Old Man’s War, by John Scalzi (with guest Tony [redacted])"
Sat, February 01, 2025
This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Author Deep Dive episode on Lloyd Alexander. Joining me for this discussion is Jared Crossley, creator of the Lloyd Alexander documentary on YouTube. This episode includes an unedited transcript which will be updated at a later time. Segments and time codes: (03:00) – Intro to Lloyd Alexander (08:00) – … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Lloyd Alexander, with Jared Crossley"
Sat, January 11, 2025
Just a quick look back at everything I read in 2024, including a bit of podcast reading, lots of graphic novels, and more than a little leisure reading. Video link here: https://youtu.be/9A2p_9y3TvE Adjoa Andoh is the narrator of Translation State and she’s an absolute beast. My Year in Books: https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2024/2459540# (or my 2024 Reading Challenge): … Continue reading "My 2024 in books!"
Wed, January 01, 2025
Guest Evan Bradtke joins me for a fairly lengthy discussion of CS Lewis’s Space Trilogy (more aptly called the Cosmic Trilogy), all three volumes of which were nominated for the Retro Hugo. It’s a normal-ish episode, with the exception being that we discuss all three books in some detail. The books are, to me, less accessibly … Continue reading "The Space Trilogy, by CS Lewis (feat. Evan Bradtke)"
Sun, December 15, 2024
In this bonus episode, Michael Gabriel and I discuss (at length) live action Superman, particularly the recently-ended CW show Superman & Lois, with stops along the way to talk about our histories with Superman, the Arrowverse, and some comic book recommendations for anyone who’s interested in reading a few Superman books. Topics Covered: Michael’s social … Continue reading "“We’re all Superman to somebody, sometime,” a conversation about live-action Superman with Michael Gabriel"
Sun, December 01, 2024
Follow me on Bluesky! https://bsky.app/profile/hugospodcast.com This time it’s another Zoomed Out, Subgenre Spotlight episode on Military Science Fiction. Joining me for this discussion is returning guest William Bregnard from Future War Stories. An unedited transcript is included with this episode. A more polished transcript will be posted at a later date. Segments and time codes: … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Military Science Fiction, with William from Future War Stories"
Fri, November 01, 2024
Andy Parry from Sci-Fi Around the World joins me for a Seth’s Picks episode about Blindness, by Nobel-winner Jose Saramago. The book was originally published in Portuguese, which made Andy the perfect guest due to his international SF project. It’s a tough read for content reasons, including violence and sexual violence, but it’s one of … Continue reading "Blindness, by José Saramago (feat. Andy Parry)"
Thu, October 17, 2024
“Is this gonna be another stand-up fight, sir, or another bug hunt?” Well, neither really. It’s an October surprise! We’ve got Aliens, Colonial Marines, and four people who love the 1986 movie Aliens. Joining me for the discussion are my sister Megan Cutter, former guest / fellow podcaster Mandy Self, and fellow Portland-area podcaster Luke … Continue reading "Bonus: Aliens (1986 movie) discussion panel"
Tue, October 01, 2024
This time it’s another Zoomed Out episode, focusing on Jules Verne, who despite Seth’s unforgiveable ignorance, was a French author who wrote in French. For this discussion, Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal join to talk about a few of Verne’s better known works, and Emmanuel gives us a few ideas for future reading. Ways to … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Jules Verne, with Emmanuel Dubois and Haley Zapal"
Sun, September 01, 2024
Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!, joins me for a Seth’s picks episode about a book I’ve been wanting to read for years. It’s not science fiction, but it is award-winning, specifically a Pulitzer winner. It’s also in contention for Best Book I’ve Ever Read. We’ll return to normal SFF content in the next episode. But if … Continue reading "Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry (feat. Amy Salley from Hugo, Girl!)"
Thu, August 01, 2024
This time it’s another Zoomed Out episode, focusing on Speculative Fiction in Translation (SFT), with guest Rachel Cordasco. Below I’ve captured some of her recommendations. There are some light spoilers in the episode, but nothing that should detract from your enjoyment of these books and authors. Notes & Links: Ways to support the podcast: Buy … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Speculative Fiction In Translation, with Rachel Cordasco"
Mon, July 15, 2024
I’ve been listening to Joe’s podcast (the Poscast) and reading his books for years, and I’d originally reached out to him, hoping to get him on to discuss Brittle Innings, a Hugo-nominee but also a baseball book. Unfortunately, he didn’t have the bandwidth for extracurricular reading, but he had time to do a podcast with … Continue reading "Why We Love Baseball (and Football), with Joe Posnanski"
Mon, July 01, 2024
Returning guest Paul Williams joins me for a discussion of the 2001 winner of the World Fantasy Award, Declare, by Paul Williams. Secret history, espionage, and fantasy all wrapped into one terrific novel. Spoiler talk starts at 15:03 Notes & Links: Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick … Continue reading "Declare, by Tim Powers (feat. Paul Williams)"
Fri, June 14, 2024
Legend says he’s still reading lists of books to this day. JW Wartick has read all of the Hugo-winning novels, but he’s also read all the Nebula winners, and all the Hugo-nominated novels. To say he’s a voracious reader is to vastly understate the case. But he’s also my friend, and I asked him to … Continue reading "“Other people walk their dog, and I walk my book,” a conversation with JW Wartick"
Sat, June 01, 2024
Damo Mac Choiligh joins me for a deep look at Scottish SF author Iain M. Banks. Some reading recommendations and notes (not all of these are mentioned in the discussion): Banks 101: The Culture Series: Other SF: Mainstream Fiction: Themes: Advanced Banks: Weird Fiction: The Culture Series: Other SF: Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130411676997908
Wed, May 01, 2024
Mandy Self joins me once again to discuss A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle. This is a “Seth’s Picks” episode, but it’s also an award-winner, having won the Newberry Award in 1963. We get into spoilers about 15 minutes in. Mandy’s links:https://twitter.com/Brown_Ajahhttps://twitter.com/MandymoniumPod “Ticky Tacky little boxes” referenced by Mandy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Boxes Ways to support the … Continue reading "A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle (feat. Mandy Self)"
Mon, April 01, 2024
My little sister Katie joins me for an informal discussion of her favorite subgenre, Urban Fantasy. This isn’t perhaps as scholarly as previous Zoomed Out episodes, just an off-the-cuff discussion with my sister. Sorry for the doggies’ panting that occasionally shows up in the background. The dogs love Katie and couldn’t stop snuggling up to … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Urban Fantasy, with Katie Heasley"
Wed, March 27, 2024
With the sad news of Vernor Vinge’s recent passing, I decided (at Olav’s prompting) to host a short-notice discussion panel about Vinge’s work. This podcast has previously covered his three Hugo-winning novels, but we go a bit deeper here, giving some other recommendations for Vinge reading. I’m mostly just here to facilitate, and more than … Continue reading "Vernor Vinge Tribute episode"
Fri, March 08, 2024
Lori from Hugo, Girl!, and Juan (frequent bonus episode guest) join Peter and me to discuss our picks for the 2024 Oscars.
Fri, March 01, 2024
Peter Kuskie, son of my co-host Colin from TMTYR (and brother of my theme music composer), and also childhood friend of my son, joins me in person for a discussion of Andy Weir’s 2022 Hugo-nominated novel Project Hail Mary. We get into spoilers about 14 minutes in. Comps: Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me … Continue reading "Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir (feat. Peter Kuskie)"
Tue, February 13, 2024
It’s been almost exactly a year since multiple-time guest of the podcast, Michael Gabriel, finished the World Marathon Challenge (Seven Days, Seven Marathons on Seven Continents), and I asked him to chat with me about the whole experience. it’s not science fiction related, but I just like to chat with interesting people, so this is … Continue reading "“Oh, I have a new limp now!”, a conversation about the World Marathon Challenge with Michael Gabriel"
Thu, February 01, 2024
This is a “Seth’s picks” episode of the podcast, still Science Fiction related this time, with the classic 1959 nuclear war novel Alas, Babylon. Joining me for the podcast is returning guest Mitch Wagner. I noticed there are some pops and crackles on Mitch’s audio, and I did my best to clear them up, but … Continue reading "Alas, Babylon, by Pat Frank (feat. Mitch Wagner)"
Mon, January 29, 2024
Ethan asked to do a favorite movies of 2023 episode with me. Since we recorded, we’ve both started watching stuff for our Oscars episode, so there’s definitely stuff we’d have done differently if we recorded today. Our Letterboxd profiles: https://letterboxd.com/sethheasley/ https://letterboxd.com/bevold/ Ethan’s List: 10. The Killer 9. Barbie 8. Creed 3 7. Mission: Impossible: Dead … Continue reading "Bonus: Favorite 2023 Movies (with Ethan Heasley)"
Mon, January 01, 2024
Dr. Audrey Isabel Taylor joins me for a look at the work of Patricia A. McKillip. Time codes included for the major sections, as well as two mini-discussions of McKillip’s World Fantasy Award winners. Checking those off the list! A transcript is available for this episode. Intro to Audrey Taylor (02:22) Intro to McKillip (07:53) … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Patricia A. McKillip, with Dr. Audrey Taylor"
Fri, December 01, 2023
In the first of hopefully many Subgenre Spotlights, Bob Morrell joins me for a discussion on Pandemic Fiction. Who doesn’t want to think about pandemics? Trigger warning for anyone who isn’t ready to talk about pandemics. Here we focus mostly on COVID-19 but also there’s substantial discussion of AIDS, so be warned. Links & Notes: … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Pandemic Fiction, with Bob Morrell"
Fri, November 10, 2023
Seth is joined by Darryl Cunningham, author of these tremendously interesting Graphic Nonfiction Titles: Darryl’s Links:https://myriadeditions.com/creator/darryl-cunningham//https://www.patreon.com/acmedarrylhttps://twitter.com/AcmeDarrylhttps://bsky.app/profile/acmedarryl.bsky.social
Wed, November 01, 2023
Seth is joined by Sarah Elkins to discuss the 1998 Nebula Award winner for Best Novel, The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre. Just a more or less typical episode. Financially support this podcast (and others by Seth): Patreon (ongoing support): https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Buy Me a Coffee (one-time or ongoing): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Time Codes: Start – … Continue reading "The Moon and the Sun, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. Sarah Elkins)"
Sat, October 14, 2023
Juan Sanmiguel, Sarah Elkins, Ivor Watkins, and Lacey Jane Wolfe join me for a discussion of the major nominees in the fiction categories. We don’t cover them exhaustively, just touching on the titles we enjoyed.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Alec Nevala-Lee, author of the stellar biographies Astounding and Inventor of the Future joins me for a discussion on Isaac Asimov, the author and his work. All discussions of the works mentioned stay fairly spoiler-lite. Asimov 101: Advanced Asimov: Alec’s Links:
Fri, September 01, 2023
In the first episode of Hugos There 2.0, Seth is joined by returning guest Emmanuel Dubois to discuss The Planet of the Apes, by Pierre Boulle, the 1963 novel (originally written in French) that spawned a major film franchise. Emmanuel’s links: https://twitter.com/manu_photo https://twitter.com/lafayettepod Notes/Mentions: https://www.lafayettepodcast.com/1969630/13073537-de-gaulle-jfk-and-the-new-world-order-with-sean-j-mclaughlin Micromégas, by Voltaire
Tue, August 01, 2023
I collected questions thru my Hugos There Future Survey, and this is the episode in which I answer them! My recording setup: Links: https://www.thehugoawards.org/the-voting-system/Lady Business Hugo Award Sheet of Doom!: https://bit.ly/hugoaward2023https://nebulas.sfwa.org/
Sun, July 16, 2023
Hugos There 1.0 is in the bank, so what’s next for this space? Seth goes into his thought process about what comes next, along with some feedback from listeners on what they’d like to see, laying out what he’ll do for Hugos There 2.0. Time codes: Here’s the Mondo List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/
Mon, July 03, 2023
Hey all, a fun announcement: This podcast is a finalist for the 2023 Hugo Award for Best Fancast! Woo! My buddy Colin jumped on a quick call with me since he was the one who noticed the nominations were announced. Thanks to everyone who nominated, and congrats and best of luck to the other nominees! … Continue reading "Shortlisted!"
Sat, July 01, 2023
Ann and Alice from the Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast join me for a discussion of the 1981 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Joan Vinge’s The Snow Queen, which is a better book than The Wanderer, thank the Lady. The next episode you’ll see in the feed is my “What’s Next?” episode, … Continue reading "HT#78: The Snow Queen, by Joan D. Vinge (feat. The Hugo and Nebula Readership Podcast)"
Thu, June 01, 2023
Seth is joined by Brian Collins to discuss the 1965 Hugo winner, Fritz Leiber’s The Wanderer. Start – 15:00 Intro through “Why this book?” 15:01 – 28:08 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:09 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Brians’s links: Website: https://sffremembrance.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdcollins_1995 Mastodon: @bdcollins@wandering.shop Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Atlas_Nebula/ Notes & Mentions: … Continue reading "HT#77: The Wanderer, by Fritz Leiber (feat. Brian Collins)"
Tue, May 16, 2023
Seth is joined by Andy Parry, creator of the SciFi Around the World blog and podcast to talk about how he came up with the idea for the project, and how it’s going so far. He also administers a fun Hugo-based quiz to Seth. Links & Notes: Blog: https://scifiaroundtheworld.blogspot.com/ Books mentioned: The Three Body Problem, … Continue reading "SciFi Around the World, with Andy Parry"
Mon, May 01, 2023
Seth is joined by Dr. Sue Vazakas to discuss the 2020 Retro Hugo winner (for the year 1945), Leigh Brackett’s Shadow Over Mars. Start – 21:02 Intro through “Why this book?” (along with additional background) 21:03 – 31:44 Non-Spoiler discussion 31:45 – end Spoiler discussion Take my Future of the Podcast survey! https://forms.gle/ycoyiAEv5CEjXHXE6 Sue’s links: … Continue reading "HT#76: Shadow Over Mars, by Leigh Brackett (feat. Dr. Sue Vazakas)"
Sat, April 15, 2023
Dr. Paul Brians, retired professor of literature (including SF) from Washington State University, joins me for a discussion of his website and book, as well as SFF movies and books, and some more recent reading recommendations outside the genre. Find the book here: https://wmjasco.com/william-james-company/22-common-errors-in-english-usage-3rd-ed.html Links: Paul’s WSU website (includes links to the common errors site … Continue reading "Common Errors in English Usage, with Dr. Paul Brians"
Sat, April 01, 2023
Seth is joined by 2022 Hugo Award-winning Fan Writer, Cora Buhlert, to discuss the winner of the 2022 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Arkady Martine’s A Desolation Called Peace. Start – 10:24 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:25 – 28:15 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:16 – end Spoiler discussion 1:00:54 Upcoming survey announcement Cora’s links: http://corabuhlert.comhttps://twitter.com/corabuhlerthttp://galacticjourney.org/ Notes … Continue reading "HT#75: A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine (feat. Cora Buhlert)"
Tue, March 21, 2023
It’s Lent season as this episode is posted, and what better genre show to consider than the excellent Netflix limited series, Midnight Mass. This is just four Christian engineers discussing an awesome series that delves into interesting religious and philosophical topics, wrapped into a super compelling narrative. Joining me are Mandy Self and Scott Danielson, … Continue reading "Bonus Episode! Midnight Mass discussion panel"
Fri, March 10, 2023
Cross-posting this episode to the main Hugos feed. It’s not Hugo-related, but it *is* award related, and I’d be shocked if at least one film on the Oscars list didn’t make it into the Hugo nominees this year. Let me know if you like this kind of thing being thrown into the feed. I know … Continue reading "Cross-post: Oscars 2023 (from Brief & Not So Brief)"
Wed, March 01, 2023
This isn’t a typical episode, but when you have David Brin on your podcast, you just kind of want to let him talk. So we occasionally touch on Robert A. Heinlein’s Beyond This Horizon, which won the 2018 Retro Hugo for Best Novel. But mostly we just chat. No real spoiler section for this discussion, … Continue reading "HT#74: Beyond This Horizon, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. David Brin)"
Wed, February 15, 2023
During the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, I joined Adrian and Matt from Spectology for a draft of our favorite underrated SFF movies. As it happens, each of us had not seen at least one entry on another person’s list. So I decided to bring the guys on for a follow-up in which we … Continue reading "Spectology “Underrated SFF Movies” Reunion"
Sat, February 11, 2023
This is a project that got lost on my computer (through neglect, not technology) for a long time. Dan Smith from Coffee In Space joins me for a discussion of the allure of Apocalyptic Fiction. Dan’s podcast is here: https://www.coffeeinspacepodcast.com Some titles mentioned in the podcast: A Canticle For Leibowitz, Walter M. Miller Alas, Babylon, … Continue reading "“We seem to not want a utopia”: A Conversation With S. Daniel Smith"
Wed, February 01, 2023
Seth is joined by repeat guest (of other Hugos There content) Sarah Elkins to discuss the winner of the 2004 Hugo Award for Best Novel, Lois McMaster Bujold’s Paladin of Souls. Start – 9:39 Intro through “Why this book?” 9:40 – 31:41 Non-Spoiler discussion 31:42 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Chaucer, The Canturbury … Continue reading "HT#73: Paladin of Souls, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Sarah Elkins)"
Sat, January 21, 2023
A little bit of bonus content here. Dr. Jim Woosley, author of “Terraforming Ganymede: Science and Technology in Robert A. Heinlein’s Farmer in the Sky,” joins me for a conversation about his history as a SFF fan (books and film), and about his essay included in the Baen version of Farmer in the Sky.
Mon, January 02, 2023
Seth is joined by Rick Childs to discuss the winner of the 2001 Retro Hugo for Best Novel (for 1951), Robert A. Heinlein’s Farmer in the Sky. Start – 6:15 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:16 – 20:43 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:44 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Rick’s links: https://twitter.com/SmartassSciFihttps://twitter.com/bank_doc
Thu, December 01, 2022
Seth is joined by Andrea Johnson of RetroRockets to discuss the winner of the 2016 Retro Hugo for Best Novel (for 1941), AE Van Vogt’s Slan. Start – 9:28 Intro through “Why this book?” 9:29 – 21:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:00 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Regeneration Trilogy, by Stephanie Saulter The Bourne … Continue reading "HT#71: Slan, by A.E. Van Vogt (feat. Andrea Johnson)"
Tue, November 01, 2022
Seth is joined by Kristen (BookTuber) to discuss the third book in the Broken Earth trilogy, The Stone Sky, by NK Jemisin, winner of the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 5:12 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:13 – 12:22 Non-Spoiler discussion 12:23 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: James Baldwin quote … Continue reading "HT#70: The Stone Sky, by NK Jemisin (feat. Kristenelle-SFF Reader)"
Mon, October 10, 2022
Baseball writer Keith Law guested on the podcast four years ago. Since then, he’s finished reading all the Hugo winners, and Seth wanted to have a chat with him about which books lived up to the hype, which surprised him, and a few that let him down. Seth weighs in on the same questions, despite … Continue reading "Catching Up With Keith Law"
Thu, October 06, 2022
This is an audio-only version of a video Seth recorded with his sister Erin, along with JW Wartick and Sarah Elkins, discussing (lots of spoilers) the 1986 Hugo-nominated fantasy film Ladyhawke. Video available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/2XGBq6c6mk4 Seth’s Spectology appearance where he mentions Ladyhawke: https://www.spectology.com/e/in-conversation-our-favorite-underrated-sf-movies-with-seth-heasley-of-the-hugos-there-podcast/ JW Wartick: https://twitter.com/jwwartick Sarah Elkins: https://twitter.com/configures
Sat, October 01, 2022
Seth is joined by Kevin, the producer/editor of Hugo, Girl! to discuss Robert J. Sawyer’s 2003 Hugo winner, Hominids. Trigger warning for sexual assault. Start – 6:47 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:48 – 12:57 Non-Spoiler discussion 12:58 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Fringe Michael Burstein’s “Broken Symmetry” stories Mama Doctor Jones talking … Continue reading "HT#69: Hominids, by Robert J. Sawyer (feat. Kevin Anderson from Hugo, Girl!)"
Thu, September 01, 2022
Seth is joined by his Take Me To Your Reader co-host to discuss the 1998 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Forever Peace, by Joe Haldeman. Trigger warning for suicide. Start – 2:44 Intro through “Why this book?” 2:45 – 16:09 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:10 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Matrix … Continue reading "HT#68: Forever Peace, by Joe Haldeman (feat. James Ralston)"
Mon, August 01, 2022
Brent and Cody from The Hugonauts podcast join me for a discussion of Network Effect, by Martha Wells, winner of the 2021 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 8:50 Intro through “Why this book?” 8:51 – 22:03 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:04 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Ancillary Series, by Ann Leckie The … Continue reading "HT#67: Network Effect, by Martha Wells (feat. Brent and Cody from The Hugonauts)"
Sun, July 24, 2022
For the first time, I host a panel of people discussing the nominees for Best Novella for 2022. Previously, I’d only covered short story and novelette nominees. A video version (not quite as tight) is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leFYsmtGU4s Time codes and links to panelists’ social media below: Time Codes: Quick point about novellas from Juan … Continue reading "2022 Nominees for Best Novella – Discussion Panel"
Mon, July 11, 2022
This is the audio-only version of a Zoom discussion panel about the 2022 Hugo nominees for Best Novelette. It’s slightly shorter than the video, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK00Q96yMQc Time Codes: Bots of the Lost Ark: 07:45Colors of the Immortal Palette: 23:17O2 Arena: 40:55That Story Isn’t the Story: 53:10Unseelie Brothers, Ltd.: 01:02:57L’Esprit de L’Escalier: … Continue reading "2022 Hugo Nominees for Novelette – Discussion Panel"
Mon, July 04, 2022
This is the audio-only version of a Zoom discussion panel about the 2022 Hugo nominees for Best Short Story. It’s slightly shorter than the video, which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfmZaNdsflo Time Codes: Mr Death: 6:25Proof by Induction: 20:31The Sin of America: 43:22Tangles: 58:12Unknown Number: 1:12:33Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather: 1:26:37 Story Links: “Mr. Death” … Continue reading "2022 Hugo Nominees for Short Story – Discussion Panel"
Sat, July 02, 2022
Seth’s nephew Jacob joins him for a quick conversation about Mirror Dance, winner of the 1995 Hugo Award for Best Novel. No real non-spoiler discussion on this one since it’s pretty hard to discuss without spoilers both for this book and for the rest of the Vorkosigan Saga.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Marshall and Steve from Androids & Assets join Seth for a discussion of the second and third books in Kim Stanley Robinson’s MarsTrilogy Green Mars and Blue Mars, which won the 1994 and 1997 Hugo Awards for Best Novel. Start – 7:56 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:57 – 19:55 Non-Spoiler discussion 19:56 – end … Continue reading "HT#65: Green Mars and Blue Mars, by Kim Stanley Robinson (feat. Androids & Assets)"
Sun, May 01, 2022
Hugo-nominated Fan Writer Paul Weimer joins me for a discussion of …And Call Me Conrad, by Roger Zelazny, co-winner of the 1966 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 10:26 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:27 – 22:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 23:00 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Dying Earth, by Gene Wolfe Cage … Continue reading "HT#64: …And Call Me Conrad, by Roger Zelazny (feat. Paul Weimer)"
Mon, April 25, 2022
Something I’ve wrestled quite a bit with over the years is my dawning understanding that the evidence for evolution is, contrary to the many attempts to deny it, very good. I’ve read extensively on the subject and thought long and hard about how to integrate this understanding with my Christian faith. It hasn’t always been … Continue reading "Bonus: Discussion With Christians Who Accept Evolution"
Fri, April 01, 2022
Returning guest David Agranoff joins me for an extended non-spoiler discussion of The Dispossessed, and it really never gets that spoilery at all. Lots of background on Le Guin and the philosophy/politics of the book. Start – 7:30 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:31 – 44:02 Non-Spoiler discussion 44:03 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & … Continue reading "HT#63: The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin (feat. David Agranoff)"
Tue, March 01, 2022
Lisa McCarty joins me for a discussion of Lois McMaster Bujold’s 1992 Hugo-winner, Barrayar. Start – 5:55 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:56 – 14:31 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:32 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Wayfarers Series, by Becky Chambers The Interdependency Series, by John Scalzi Adrian Tchaikovsky The Galactic Cold War Series, by … Continue reading "HT#62: Barrayar, by Lois McMaster Bujold (feat. Lisa McCarty)"
Tue, February 01, 2022
Lacey Jane Wolfe joins me for a discussion of N.K. Jemisin’s 2017 Hugo-winner, The Obelisk Gate. Start – 7:45 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:46 – 20:23 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:24 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Left Hand of Darkness and The Dispossessed, by Ursula K. Le Guin The Vanishing Half, by Brit … Continue reading "HT#61: The Obelisk Gate, by N.K. Jemisin (feat. Lacey Jane Wolfe)"
Sat, January 01, 2022
Seth is joined by Phil Nichols to discuss the 1980 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke Start – 3:45 Intro through “Why this book?” 3:46 – 23:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 23:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Web Between the Worlds, Charles Sheffield The … Continue reading "HT#60: The Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke (feat. Phil Nichols)"
Wed, December 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Paul Williams to discuss the 2010 co-winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The City and The City, by China Miéville Start – 7:51 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:52 – 20:23 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:24 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: A Master of Djinn, and A Dead Djinn … Continue reading "HT#59: The City and The City, by China Mieville (feat. Paul Williams)"
Tue, November 02, 2021
Seth is joined by Emmanuel Dubois, to discuss the 2011 two-volume winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Blackout & All Clear, by Connie Willis Start – 5:34 Intro through “Why this book?” 5:35 – 14:30 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:31 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Voyagers, Quantum Leap, Journeyman Slaughterhouse-five podcast on Take … Continue reading "HT #58: Blackout/All Clear, by Connie Willis (feat. Emmanuel Dubois"
Sun, October 31, 2021
I’m joined by Cora Buhlert, Ivor Watkins, Sarah Elkins, Olav Rokne, and Juan Sanmiguel to discuss the 2021 nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Novelette. For a video version of this podcast, go to my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/posts/58074634 “Helicopter Story” article and podcast: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22543858/isabel-fall-attack-helicopter https://podbay.fm/p/cancel-me-daddy/e/1625727600 Olav’s Hugo-nominated blog: http://hugoclub.blogspot.com/ Cora’s Hugo Nominated Writing: http://corabuhlert.com/
Fri, October 29, 2021
The Spoilers must flow! #desertpower Michael Gabriel, who covered Dune (novel) with me for the podcast, returns along with his podcast co-host Mandy Self to talk (at length) about the new film adaptation. If you enjoy the discussion, you’ll probably enjoy their podcast, Trivially Crucial. I’m mostly a fly on the wall here. Also, keep … Continue reading "Bonus Episode! Dune (2021 movie), with Mandy Self and Michael Gabriel"
Mon, October 11, 2021
This is the audio-only version of the awesome panel I recently hosted, discussing the 2021 nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story. The video is posted on http://patreon.com/hugospodcast, and I may post it for the public in the near future. I’m joined by Cora Buhlert, Ivor Watkins, Alan Bailey, Lise Andreasen, Sarah Elkins, … Continue reading "2021 Short Story Nominees Panel!"
Fri, October 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Russ Newcomer to discuss the 1993 co-winner of the Hugo Award, A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge. Start – 6:46 Intro through “Why this book?” 6:47 – 18:57 Non-Spoiler discussion 18:58 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Uplift Series, by David Brin The Ancillary Series, by Ann … Continue reading "HT #57: A Fire Upon the Deep, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Russ Newcomer)"
Wed, September 01, 2021
Seth is joined by returning guest Josh Ziefle to discuss the 1960 Hugo Award winner, Starship Troopers, by Robert A. Heinlein. Start – 7:48 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:49 – 9:55 Tangent about Josh’s Star Trek book collection 9:56 – 16:24 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:25 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Comps: The Forever … Continue reading "HT #56: Starship Troopers, by Robert Heinlein (feat. Josh Ziefle)"
Sun, August 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Lise Andreasen to discuss the 1973 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Gods Themselves, by Isaac Asimov. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 7:11 Intro through “Why this book?” 7:12 – 16:47 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:48 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Arrival, ContactAsimov stories featuring “Thiotimoline”Timothy Zahn’s … Continue reading "HT #55: The Gods Themselves, by Isaac Asimov (feat. Lise Andreasen)"
Thu, July 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Trish E. Matson to discuss the 2020 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 10:38 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:38 – 24:47 Non-Spoiler discussion 24:47 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Deep Space Nine (The … Continue reading "HT #54: A Memory Called Empire, by Arkady Martine (feat. Trish E. Matson)"
Sun, June 06, 2021
Seth is joined by Chip Mullins to discuss the 1969 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 3:17 Intro through “Why this book?” 3:17 – 14:05 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:05 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Watchmen (Graphic Novel) “The Evitable Conflict” … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #53: Stand on Zanzibar, by John Brunner (feat. Chip Mullins)"
Sat, May 01, 2021
Seth is joined by returning guest Scott McNulty to discuss the 2007 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 10:49 Intro through “Why this book?” 10:50 – 26:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 26:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: Buck Rogers in the 25th … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #52: Rainbows End, by Vernor Vinge (feat. Scott McNulty)"
Fri, April 16, 2021
Returning guest Dan Moren joins me to discuss his Comfort Reading, as well as the latest book in his Galactic Cold War series, The Aleph Extraction. Dan’s links: https://dmoren.com/https://twitter.com/dmoren
Thu, April 01, 2021
Seth is joined by J.W. Wartick to discuss the 1979 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Dreamsnake, by Vonda McIntyre. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 5:51 Intro/getting to know my guest 5:52 – 15:25 Non-Spoiler discussion 15:26 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The works of Robert Silverberg Inception A Canticle … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #51: Dreamsnake, by Vonda McIntyre (feat. J.W. Wartick)"
Mon, March 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Bill Lawhorn, chair of Discon III (2021 Worldcon), to discuss the 1988 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Uplift War, by David Brin. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 9:58 Intro/getting to know my guest 9:59 – 21:49 Non-Spoiler discussion 21:50 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #50: The Uplift War, by David Brin (feat. Bill Lawhorn)"
Mon, February 15, 2021
Seth’s eldest sister, Erin Knoch (mother of Peter from Brief & Not So Brief), guests to discuss The Chronicles of Narnia as a Comfort Reads title.
Mon, February 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Rebecca Barry, to discuss the 1993 co-winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Doomsday Book, by Connie Willis. Content warning: pandemic. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 8:18 Intro/getting to know my guest 8:19 – 17:34 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:35 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Mentions: The Sparrow The Left … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #49: Doomsday Book, by Connie Willis (feat. Rebecca Barry)"
Mon, January 25, 2021
My little sister Katie joins me in the studio (a fancy name for my office, with an extra mic set up) to discuss Discworld in general, and more specifically, Going Postal, the first book featuring Moist Von Lipwig. Katie was in Japan for the tsunami and had an unfortunately too-close view of the destruction. She … Continue reading "Comfort Reads: Katie Heasley (Going Postal, by Terry Pratchett)"
Fri, January 01, 2021
Seth is joined by Jonathan Watkins from Cinema Sins, to discuss the 1962 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Stranger in A Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 10:08 Intro/getting to know my guest 10:09 – 30:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 30:51 – end Spoiler discussion Links: Cinema Sins: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #48: Stranger in a Strange Land, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. Jonathan Watkins)"
Fri, December 18, 2020
Sarah Elkins joins me for a discussion of Connie Willis’s terrific and hilarious 1996 novel, Bellwether. Sarah’s Links: https://twitter.com/configures Notes/Mentions: Robin Hudson series, by Sparkle HayterUncharted Territory, by Connie WillisVersion Control, by Dexter PalmerThe Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., by Neil Stephenson and Nicole GallandThe works of D.E. Stevenson
Tue, December 01, 2020
Seth is joined by JM Casey from Chrononauts, to discuss the 1958 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Big Time, by Fritz Leiber. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 11:51 Intro/getting to know my guest 11:52 – 40:49 Non-Spoiler discussion 40:50 – end Spoiler discussion Links: Chrononauts: https://anchor.fm/chrononauts/Chrononauts’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrononautssf Notes & … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #47: The Big Time, by Fritz Leiber (feat. JM Casey)"
Sat, November 28, 2020
Adrian from Spectology joins Seth once again to discuss his choice of Comfort Reading, Svetlana Alexievitch’s Secondhand Time. Adrian’s Links: https://twitter.com/spectologypodhttps://www.spectology.com
Tue, November 10, 2020
This time, Seth is joined by his high school friend Josh Medsker, who connected him with Justin Bacolo, creator of Fathom Press. The discussion is more about the project than about any particular title. Links: https://www.718press.com/ https://www.instagram.com/718_press/ https://joshmedsker.com/
Sun, November 01, 2020
Seth is joined by Scott Danielson from A Good Story is Hard to Find and Shelf Wear, to discuss the 1959 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, A Case of Conscience, by James Blish. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 4:45 Intro/getting to know Scott 4:46 – 17:41 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:42 – end … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #46: A Case of Conscience, by James Blish (feat. Scott Danielson)"
Sat, October 10, 2020
And now for something completely different. Science Fiction isn’t really on the menu this time. Instead, Seth is joined by Nicholas Buccola to discuss his fantastic book The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley, Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America. We also discuss where to start with James Baldwin’s writing. … Continue reading "Interview with Nicholas Buccola, author of The Fire Is Upon Us"
Thu, October 01, 2020
Seth is joined by Emily Martin from Book Riot and Book Squad Goals to discuss the 2002 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, American Gods, by Neil Gaiman. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 3:32 Intro/getting to know Emily 3:33 – 14:31 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:32 – end Spoiler discussion Links: https://bookriot.com/www.booksquadgoals.comhttps://twitter.com/booksquadgoals Notes & … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #45: American Gods, by Neil Gaiman (feat. Emily Martin)"
Sun, September 13, 2020
This time, Seth welcomes (to his dining room, sorry for the echoes) the younger of his two older sisters, Megan Cutter, to discuss her choice for Comfort Reads: Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz. Megan’s Social Media: https://twitter.com/megcutterhttps://www.facebook.com/M-L-Cutter-Author-101393361653853
Tue, September 01, 2020
Seth is joined by Travis Tippens from The Fantasy Inn to discuss the 2019 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 5:15 Intro/getting to know Travis 5:16 – 11:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 11:51 – end Spoiler discussion Links: https://thefantasyinn.com/https://twitter.com/TheFantasyInn Notes & Mentions: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #44: The Calculating Stars, by Mary Robinette Kowal (feat. Travis Tippens)"
Sat, August 15, 2020
Mandy Self joins Seth again to discuss her comfort reading, which is Garth Nix’s Abhorsen series, starting with Sabriel. By their very nature, these episodes contain some light spoilers, and we don’t really have a non-spoiler discussion section, so be aware of that. Mandy’s Social Media: https://twitter.com/Brown_Ajah https://twitter.com/TrivCrucial
Sat, August 01, 2020
Seth is joined again by Olav Rokne from the Hugo Awards Book Club to discuss the 1977 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, by Kate Wilhelm. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 2:18 Intro/quick chat with Olav 2:19 – end Spoiler discussion Links: Hugo Club: http://hugoclub.blogspot.com/ Twitter: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #43: Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang, by Kate Wilhelm"
Wed, July 15, 2020
The first in what is hoped to be a series about Comfort Reading, Seth & Colin chat about The Chronicles of Prydain, by Lloyd Alexander. Notes: Lloyd Alexander Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gocHqTToccY
Wed, July 01, 2020
Seth is joined by Nerdbomber from Online Warriors to discuss the 2014 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, Ancillary Justice, by Ann Leckie. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Time Codes: Start – 5:15 Intro/getting to know Nerdbomber 5:16 – 14:04 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:05 – end Spoiler discussion Links: Online Warriors: https://www.onlinewarriorspodcast.com/OW Twitter: https://twitter.com/onlinewarriors1Nerdbomber’s Twitter: http://joshuaziefle.wordpress.com/ Notes … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #42: Ancillary Justice, by Ann Leckie (feat. Nerdbomber from Online Warriors)"
Mon, June 15, 2020
Seth is joined by Josh Ziefle to discuss the 1955 Hugo Award winner, They’d Rather Be Right, by Mark Clifton & Frank Riley. Start – 6:45 Intro/getting to know Josh 6:46 – 16:03 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:04 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Josh’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/JRZiefle Josh’s blog: http://joshuaziefle.wordpress.com/ The Truth Machine, by James Halperin The Demolished … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #41: They’d Rather Be Right, by Mark Clifton & Frank Riley (feat. Josh Ziefle)"
Sat, May 16, 2020
Seth is joined this time by Matt from Upper Pylon 2 to discuss Arthur C. Clarke’s Rendezvous With Rama, winner of the 1974 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 8:38 Intro/getting to know Matt 8:39 – 21:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:00 – end Spoiler discussion Notes/Links: Upper Pylon 2: https://www.trekmate.org.uk/category/up2/ Matt’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/prosubzero
Sat, May 02, 2020
Dave Margosian joins Seth to discuss Robert Charles Wilson’s Spin (2006 winner). Thanks to everyone listening, and stay safe out there. Time Codes: Start – 5:09 Intro/getting to know Dave 5:10 – 17:47 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:48 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: French Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4mR0zHLvFM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nimdMExY1-c
Fri, April 24, 2020
David from the Dickheads Podcast hosted a Sci-Fi roundtable discussion over Zoom last week and was kind enough to both invite Seth and provide the audio for inclusion in the feed. Other guests are Lisa Yaszek, Gary K. Wolfe, and Alec Nevala-Lee Video available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq9rl66FMRU
Wed, April 01, 2020
Colin Kuskie returns to help Seth discuss Double Star, a delightful little book that won the 1956 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 2:22 Intro/catching up with Colin 2:23 – 9:05 Non-Spoiler discussion 9:06 – end Spoiler discussion
Mon, March 02, 2020
Seth is joined by Matt from Spectology to discuss CJ Cherryh’s Downbelow Station, winner of the 1982 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Start – 6:30 Intro/getting to know Matt 6:31 – 21:20 Non-Spoiler discussion 21:21 – end Spoiler discussion Notes/Links: https://www.spectology.com/https://twitter.com/spectologypod/
Sun, February 02, 2020
It’s the crossover the world and the internet have been waiting for! Seth joins Lori, Amy and Haley of Hugo, Girl! to discuss Philip Jose Farmer’s 1972 Hugo winner, To Your Scattered Bodies Go. Start – 6:30 Intro/getting to know my guest 6:31 – 16:59 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:00 – end Spoiler discussion Hugo, Girl! Links: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #36: To Your Scattered Bodies Go, by Philip Jose Farmer (feat. Hugo, Girl!)"
Wed, January 01, 2020
Seth is joined by Joe Lewis to discuss the 1984 Hugo winner, David Brin’s Startide Rising. Start – 7:15 Intro/getting to know Joe 7:16 – 26:41 Non-Spoiler discussion 26:42 – end Spoiler discussion
Sun, December 01, 2019
Seth is joined by David Agranoff of the Dickheads Podcast to discuss Clifford Simak’s 1964 Hugo Winner, Way Station. Start – 8:37 Intro/getting to know David 8:38 – 28:23 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:24 – end Spoiler discussion Notes/Links: David/Dickheads contact info: https://soundcloud.com/dickheadspodcast https://www.facebook.com/pg/Dickheadspodcast/posts/ https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor https://twitter.com/dickheadspod
Fri, November 01, 2019
It’s the Hugos There / Take Me To Your Reader crossover no one asked for, but we’re doing it anyway! Fritz Lieber’s 1944 Retro Hugo Winner, Conjure Wife, was adapted into three films, so it made sense to kill four birds with one stone. This is a non-standard episode, and as such, there’s no non-spoiler … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #33: Conjure Wife (feat. Colin Kuskie and James Ralston)"
Sat, October 05, 2019
Start – 7:45 Intro/getting to know Juan 7:46 – 17:04 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:05 – end Spoiler discussion
Sat, September 07, 2019
Start – 6:20 Intro/getting to know Luke 6:21 – 17:31 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:32 – end Spoiler discussion Notes/Links:Continuum Drag links:https://continuumdrag.podbean.com/https://twitter.com/continuumdraghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/continuum-drag/id1376043707
Sat, August 03, 2019
Start – 5:10 Intro/getting to know Jason 11:10 – 14:10 Non-Spoiler discussion 14:11 – end Spoiler discussion
Sat, July 13, 2019
Start – 11:09 Intro/getting to know Jessica / History with Harry Potter 11:10 – 13:48 Non-Spoiler discussion 13:49 – end Spoiler discussion Notes/Links: LSG Media: https://www.libertystreetgeek.net/
Thu, June 06, 2019
Seth is joined by Melissa Koser to discuss N.K. Jemisin’s 2016 Hugo Winner, The Fifth Season.
Sat, May 04, 2019
This time, Seth was a guest on the Sci-Fi Christian to discuss The Sword in the Stone as part of a discussion about The Once and Future King. It’s not a typical Hugos There episode, but it totally counts! The Sword in the Stone was awarded the Retro Hugo for Best Novel in 2014 for … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #27: The Sword in the Stone, by T.H. White (Sci-Fi Christian Crossover)"
Wed, April 03, 2019
Seth is joined by two guests this time, CC and Peter from SciFi Sidebar, to discuss Isaac Asimov’s 1983 Hugo Winner, Foundation’s Edge. It’s #VintageWoke! Time Codes: Start – 7:24 Intro/getting to know CC and Peter 7:25 – 19:04 Non-Spoiler discussion 19:05 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/scifisidebar/ https://www.facebook.com/SignifyingNothingNetwork/ https://twitter.com/SigNothingNet … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #26: Foundation’s Edge, by Isaac Asimov (feat. SciFi Sidebar)"
Sun, March 03, 2019
This time, Seth is joined by his friend Michael Simshauser to discuss the 1963 winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, The Man in the High Castle, by Philip K. Dick. Time Codes: Start – 8:32 Intro/getting to know Michael 8:33 – 17:50 Non-Spoiler discussion 17:51 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Literary … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #25: The Man in the High Castle, by Philip K. Dick (feat. Michael Simshauser)"
Tue, February 05, 2019
Seth is joined by Nalini Haynes of Dark Matter Zine to discuss Paolo Bacigalupi’s 2010 Hugo Award winner, The Windup Girl. Note: This is an unusual episode, in that it’s a bit more free-form than usual, with more time spent discussing the book’s themes, particularly those of the treatment of disabled persons. Time Codes: Start … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #24: The Windup Girl, by Paolo Bacigalupi (feat. Nalini Haynes)"
Sun, January 06, 2019
This time, Seth is joined by Brian Koser of the Ten to One podcast to discuss Susanna Clarke’s 2005 Hugo Award winner, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell. Important Announcement!: The feed URL for the Hugos There Podcast has changed. Please update your podcatcher to this URL: http://hugospodcast.com/feed/podcast/hugos Seth’s new podcast will begin appearing in the … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #23: Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, by Susanna Clarke (feat. Brian Koser)"
Sat, December 01, 2018
Seth is joined by Scott Ullery, host of Narrated to discuss The Mule, by Isaac Asimov, winner of the 1946 Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel (awarded in 1996). Spoiler Alert! We do discuss Foundation quite a bit, so be warned that spoilers are not limited to the title under discussion. Time Codes: Start – … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #22: The Mule, by Isaac Asimov (feat. Scott Ullery)"
Sat, November 03, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Adrian Ryan of Spectology to discuss The Left Hand of Darkness, by Ursula K. Le Guin, winner of the 1970 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 11:04 Intro/getting to know Adrian 11:05 – 18:08 Non-Spoiler discussion 18:09 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Spectology Links: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #21: The Left Hand of Darkness (feat. Adrian Ryan)"
Sat, October 06, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by William Bregnard of Future War Stories to discuss The Forever War, by Joe Haldeman, winner of the 1976 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Note: We had some weird audio artifacts and random cutouts on this recording that I did my best to minimize. I’m looking at changing recording platforms … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #20: The Forever War (feat. William Bregnard)"
Sat, September 01, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Dan Moren, author of The Caledonian Gambit and the forthcoming book The Bayern Agenda, and frequent panelist/host on The Incomparable network. Dan and Seth discuss The Vor Game, by Lois McMaster Bujold, winner of the 1991 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 8:09 Intro/getting to know … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #19: The Vor Game (feat. Dan Moren)"
Wed, August 01, 2018
Olav Rokne of the Hugo Awards Book Club joins Seth to discuss Vernor Vinge’s A Deepness in the Sky, which won the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 2000. Time Codes: Start – 9:44 Intro/getting to know Olav 9:45 – 18:22 Non-Spoiler discussion 18:23 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: A Hugo Awards Book … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #18: A Deepness in the Sky (feat. Olav Rokne)"
Sun, July 01, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Scott Stokely of Blue Power Disc Golf to discuss Robert A. Heinlein’s The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, winner of the 1967 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 8:38 Intro/getting to know Scott 8:39 – 22:29 Non-Spoiler discussion 22:30 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #17: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (feat. Scott Stokely)"
Sat, June 02, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Em Barger of Hate Read to discuss Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, winner of the 2009 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 7:57 Intro/getting to know Em 7:58 – 20:41 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:42 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Em’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/emnoteliza Hate Read links: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #16: The Graveyard Book (feat. Em Barger)"
Wed, May 02, 2018
This time is absolutely thrilled to be joined by Keith Law of ESPN (author of Smart Baseball) to discuss Connie Willis’s hilarious To Say Nothing of the Dog, winner of the 1999 Hugo Award. Huge thanks to Keith for taking the time to chat! Time Codes: Start – 13:08 Intro/getting to know Keith 13:09 – … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #15: To Say Nothing of the Dog (feat. Keith Law)"
Sat, April 07, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Steve Hollaway of MVP Disc Sports to discuss Orson Scott Card’s Ender’s Game, winner of the 1986 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Be sure to check out MVP Disc Sports in the links below, and pick up disc golf! Time Codes: Start – 9:15 Intro/getting to know Steve 9:16 … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #14: Ender’s Game (feat. Steve Hollaway)"
Sat, March 03, 2018
Seth is joined this time by Mitch Wagner to discuss Walter M. Miller’s A Canticle for Leibowitz, winner of the 1961 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 8:05 Intro/getting to know Mitch 8:06 – 20:25 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:26 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: https://twitter.com/mitchwagner http://mitchwagner.com/ http://www.enterprisecloudnews.com/ https://twitter.com/ECloudNews Keith Law’s review: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #13: A Canticle for Leibowitz (feat. Mitch Wagner)"
Sat, February 03, 2018
Rounding out the first year of the Hugos There Podcast, Seth is joined by Roger Anderson of the Kitchen Counter Podcast to discuss Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, which was awarded the Retro Hugo in 2004 for the year 1954. Time Codes: Start – 7:30 Intro/getting to know Roger 7:31 – 19:25 Non-Spoiler discussion 19:26 – … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #12: Fahrenheit 451 (feat. Roger Anderson)"
Mon, January 01, 2018
This time, Seth is joined by Thomas Hornigold of the podcast Physical Attraction to discuss Frederik Pohl’s 1978 Hugo Winner, Gateway. Time Codes: Start – 5:17 Intro/getting to know Thomas 5:18 – 21:29 Non-Spoiler discussion 21:30 – end Spoiler discussion Notes: Physical Attraction: http://www.physicalattraction.libsyn.com/ https://twitter.com/physicspod Hay-on-Wye, city of books: http://www.hay-on-wye.co.uk/ Thomas’s writing on Singularity Hub: … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #11: Gateway, by Frederik Pohl (feat. Thomas Hornigold)"
Sat, December 02, 2017
This time, Seth is joined by Matt Anderson of The Sci-Fi Christian to discuss John Scalzi’s Redshirts, winner of the 2013 Hugo Award for Best Novel, a book simultaneously short, hilarious, and surprisingly profound. Time Codes: Start – 8:25 Intro/getting to know Matt 8:26 – 16:49 Non-Spoiler discussion 16:50 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #10: Redshirts, by John Scalzi (feat. Matt Anderson)"
Sat, November 04, 2017
This time, Seth is joined by Scott McNulty of Random Trek to discuss C.J. Cherryh’s Cyteen, winner of the 1989 Hugo Award for Best Novel, and a very large book. (Seriously, if you know the size of the nonfiction book John Adams, that’s what you’re in for. Is it worth it? Well, you’ll just have … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #9: Cyteen, by C. J. Cherryh (feat. Scott McNulty)"
Sat, October 07, 2017
This time, Seth is joined by Ben DeBono of The Sci-Fi Christian to discuss Roger Zelazny’s Lord of Light, winner of the 1968 Hugo Award. Time Codes: Start – 4:45 Intro/getting to know Ben 4:46 – 20:19 Non-Spoiler discussion 20:20 – end Spoiler discussion Notes & Links: Links for The Sci-Fi Christian: http://thescifichristian.com/ https://twitter.com/scifichristian https://www.facebook.com/thescifichristian/ … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #8: Lord of Light, by Roger Zelazny (feat. Ben DeBono)"
Sun, September 03, 2017
This time Seth is joined by Carrie Lynn, frequent contributor to the Atlantic Screen Connection podcast as well as the New Books Network, to discuss Cixin Liu’s The Three-Body Problem, winner of the 2015 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Time Codes: Start – 9:48 Intro/getting to know Carrie Lynn 9:48 – 28:28 Non-Spoiler discussion 28:28 … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #7: The Three-Body Problem (feat. Carrie Lynn)"
Sat, August 05, 2017
This time Seth is joined by Jason Snell, head honcho at The Incomparable, and they discuss Neal Stephenson’s The Diamond Age, winner of the 1996 Hugo Award. Huge thanks to Jason for taking some time out of his incredibly busy schedule (he recorded two other podcasts the same day he did this) to drop by. … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #6: The Diamond Age (feat. Jason Snell)"
Sat, July 01, 2017
This time, Seth is joined by Mandy Self, the other half of Trivially Crucial, to discuss Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card, winner of the 1987 Hugo Award. It’s Mandy’s second-favorite book and Seth’s favorite. So don’t expect much objectivity here. Warning: Even the spoiler-lite section of this podcast will spoil the end … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #5: Speaker for the Dead (feat. Mandy Self)"
Sat, June 03, 2017
This time, Seth is joined by Lisa Schmeiser of The Incomparable to discuss one of her favorites, William Gibson’s Neuromancer, winner of the 1985 Hugo Award for Best Novel. Notes: Lisa on Unjustly Maligned discussing “Dragonriders of Pern”: https://www.theincomparable.com/ump/14/ Links to Lisa’s work: http://tinyletter.com/lschmeiser http://winsupersite.com/ http://windowssecrets.com/ Lisa’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lschmeiser Slate article referenced by Lisa:http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/books/2017/05/literary_fiction_is_borrowing_the_tools_of_the_science_fiction_genre.html
Sat, May 06, 2017
Seth is joined this time by Jeffry Palermo of Sci-Fi Onscreen to discuss Dan Simmons’ Hyperion, winner of the 1990 Hugo Award for Best Novel. For the record, Seth’s reference to a Powell and Donovan story in I, Robot was actually from Harlan Ellison’s I, Robot: The Illustrated Screenplay. (Which was discussed on an episode … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #3: Hyperion (feat. Jeffry Palermo)"
Sat, April 08, 2017
This time Seth is joined by Michael Gabriel of Trivially Crucial to talk about one of Michael’s favorite science fiction books, Frank Herbert’s 1966 Hugo winner, Dune. Time codes: Non-Spoiler discussion – 00:07:45 Spoiler talk – 00:26:15 Wrap-up (back out of spoilers) – 1:18:40 Notes: Trivially Crucial http://triviallycrucial.com Take Me To Your Reader – … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #2: Dune (feat. Michael Gabriel)"
Sun, March 05, 2017
Tension, apprehension and dissension have begun! In this first episode of the Hugos There Podcast, Seth is joined by his Take Me To Your Reader co-host, Colin Kuskie, to discuss the very first Hugo Award winning novel, Alfred Bester’s The Demolished Man, winner of the 1953 Hugo. Notes: Take Me To Your Reader (Seth … Continue reading "Hugos There Podcast #1: The Demolished Man (feat. Colin Kuskie)"
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