Driftglass and Blue Gal share their stories of falling in love with science fiction.   More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodGrave InjusticeThe makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the Show.

Science Fiction University: Falling in Love with SF

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Driftglass was in the ER last night for HOURS (and he's fine) but we're not up for podcasting regularly today.  TWO political podcasts next week, Tuesday and Thursday. If you can help with what we know are going to be medical bills meeting DG's $5900.00 deductible for 2024, we've got a Go Fund Me posted here. More at proleftpod.com.Support the Show.

Ep 808: We interrupt this podcast for a medical emergency

On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary.Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an extremely human story of perseverance and hope. We'll analyze how Project Hail Mary embraces the conventions of "hard" science fiction while also deliv...

Ep 807: Science Fiction University | Andy Weir's Hopeful, Hard SF

Rake-stepping with the worst witness in the legal "defense" of Donald Trump...The not-at-all-shocking reports that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito raised multiple (red?  of course!) flags (ahem) supporting the events of January 6th's  Capitol attack......and Nikki Haley's not-at-all surprising endorsement of Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination because of course she did. Keep the faith and deep breath!  More at proleftpod.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https...

Ep 806: 'There Is No News Cycle, Only Zuul'

We were going to do this podcast six months from now buuuuut....More at proleftpod.com. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpodOur YouTube ChannelOpening and Closing Music:Jumpin Boogie Woogie by Audionautix | http://audionautix.com/|Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/jumpin-boogie-woogieMusic promoted by Audio Library | https://youtu.be/S2wYQlC0UsGrave InjusticeThe make...

Ep 805 No Fair Remembering Stuff: The Friedman Unit

There are ventriloquist dummies, and then there are dummies like Senator Tommy Tuberville. What did Blue Gal think was the most revealing moment of the Michael Cohen testimony?   Driftglass says he is willing to try to be "more polarizing" than David French.  All this and a news round-up with our home state winning a special designation!  More at proleftpod.com.  Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal |  htt...

Science Fiction University: Falling in Love with SF

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