A special treat for our neighbors up north. Stay safe and know what to expect when crossing over to the United States. Today's guest, Erickson Immigration Attorney Hiba Anver.

 

A special thanks to Arjun Vedmurthy for research.

Xavier Francis, Erickson Immigration Group Attorney, discusses USCIS's recent suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B petitions and how its collateral effect may impact non-immigrants.

On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're talking about our favorite long-form stories -- epic fantasy, extremely long podcasts, and the slowest of slowburn fanfics.

What We’re Reading:

Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne JonesUnder the Pendulum Sun by Jeannette NgAnnihilation by Jeff VanderMeerHild by Nicola GriffithThe Poppy War by R.F. Kuang

 

Other Stuff We Mentioned:

The Chrestomanci series by Diana Wynne JonesAmmonite by Nicola GriffithSpeechless The Dragonriders of Pern series by Anne McCaffreyThe Discworld series by Terry PratchettThe Lord of the Rings by JRR TolkienThe Magician sequence by Raymond FeistThe Rivers of London series by Ben AaronovichThe Temeraire series by Naomi NovikWar and Peace by TolstoyNatasha Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 “Freeport” by Maldror_ChantCritical RoleThe Adventure ZoneThe SimpsonsSacrifices arc by Lightning on the WaveTwisting the Hellmouth, a Buffy fanfic archiveMike Carey’s LuciferGame of ThronesYuri!!! On IceThe Wheel of Time series by Robert JordanThe Down to Agincourt series by seperisSupernaturalRepossession by Lazuli.KatEmbers by VatharaAvatar: The Last Airbender The Goblin Emperor by Katherine AddisonHarry Potter and the Methods of Rationality by Eliezer YudkowskyPrince of the Dark Kingdom by Mizuni-samaSeveritus ficsDreaming of Sunshine by Silver QueenCatch Your Breath by Lang NoiIryo-nin Kasa by VaengirFate/Stay Night fanficFallen by ConfusedknightThe Kushiel’s Dart series by Jacqueline CareyThe Baroque Cycle by Neal StephensonNirvana in FireCaptive PrinceCharles DickensFriendsThe SimpsonsThe Dark Tower by Stephen KingStormlight Archive by Brandon SandersonGundam Wing

Transcription:

The transcript for this episode is available here. Hail the scribes: Sara, Magali, and Neharika!

Erickson Immigration Attorney Scott A. Wilkinson and Draft Secretary Kahn Thomas Branch analyze the existing travel ban and provide reasoning for the Court's upholding of the President's proclamation as a neutral exercise of Executive authority.

Uncertainty continues to surround the new enacted executive order which now keeps families crossing the border in detention facilities together. With former experience working in family detention centers, Erickson Immigration Attorney's Lieselot Whitbeck and Miatrai Brown, give us an inside look on the lives affected and what we can expect moving forward.

On this episode of Be The Serpent, we're discussing economics-- no wait! Come back! It's going to be fun! Money in fantasy settings, alternative currencies, worldbuilding... All the stuff you like! Our tentpoles this week are  The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson, the movie In Time, and the fanfic “Freeport” by Maldoror_Chant.

(And if you haven't yet checked out the podcast's official Discord chat, you're missing out!)

What We’re Reading:

The Henchmen of Zenda by KJ CharlesSpinning Silver by Naomi Novik

 

Other Stuff We Mentioned:

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony HopeSkies of Wonder, Skies of Danger, an anthology (including a short story by Macey)Viable Paradise (a SFF writer’s workshop)Aphra Behn The History of Money by Jack WeatherfordSaikaku IharaMaslow’s hierarchy of needsThe Hunger Games books by Suzanne CollinsThe economics of slow-burn coffee shop AUsHopepunkThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangThe Folding Knife by K.J. ParkerAustralian vs. American currency differencesThe Discworld books by Terry Pratchett (esp. Making Money)The Craft Sequence series by Max Gladstone“Harry Potter and the Natural 20” by Sir PoleySeeing Like a State by James C. ScottThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienHarry Potter by J.K. RowlingThe Silk RoadTamagotchisOversized tourist attractions for children to climb on in/around Queensland, Australia18th century French people getting extra freaky to avoid pregnancyEngland’s Wool Act of 1699God’s Own Country

Transcription:

The transcript for this episode is available here. Thank you to our loyal scribes: Magali, Neharika, and Sara!

Erickson Immigration Group Managing Attorney's Jeff Quilhot and Andy Finkle discuss the latest news surrounding H4 EADs.

On this special episode, we're not talking about a theme -- we're answering a cornucopia of amazing questions from our darling listeners! It's the one you've all been waiting for! It's the extravaganza!And, as announced in the episode, our lovely scribes have launched a Discord chat for fans of the show! Check it out here! 

What We’re Reading:

Heroine Complex by Sarah KuhnAn Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret RogersonSpace Opera by Cat ValenteLast Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Krueger

 

Other Stuff We Mentioned:

DaemonsSorting Hat ChatsJake Peralta (Brooklyn Nine-Nine)Jack Harkness (Doctor Who/Torchwood)Mei Changsu (Nirvana in Fire)Ocean’s ThirteenJulius Caesar’s sexualityAlexander HamiltonFreya’s Hamilton fic “Interlude (Rise Up)”Julie d’AubignyJosephine BakerAustralian bush firesThe Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy DunnettCaptive Prince by C.S. PacatNinefox Gambit and Raven Strategem by Yoon Ha LeeUrsula Vernon / T. KingfisherThe Discworld books by Terry Pratchett (esp. the City Watch, Tiffany Aching and Moist Von Lipwig books)The Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster BujoldThe Lord Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy SayersThe Temeraire series by Naomi NovikBuffy the Vampire SlayerXena: Warrior PrincessFanfic tropes such as: Identity porn, MPreg/Pregnancy fic, Kidfic, Sick!fic, Slow-burn Romance, Competence porn, political complicated ficEmbers a fanfic in the Avatar: The Last AirbenderThe Wheel of Time by Robert JordanKate ElliottLeverageFarscapeEA RPGs specifically Dragon Age and Mass EffectAlex’s obsession with the Dorian/Iron Bull listing on AO3The Pern series by Anne McCaffreyThe Lost Years of Merlin series by T.A. BarronThe Redemption of Althalus by David and Leigh EddingsThe Acorna series by Anne McCaffreyGavia Baker-Whitelaw and her podcast OverinvestedAlienStar TrekNaruto"Dreaming of Sunshine" by Silver QueenFreya’s Naruto fanfic"Solfege" by Fahye (Freya)Elliot Schafer from In Other Lands by Sarah Rees BrennanUnder a Painted Sky by Stacey LeeBe the Serpent Discord Chat"Freeport" by Maldoror_Chant (one of the tentpoles for episode 11!)

Transcript:

Click here to view the transcript of the show. Thank you to our scribes: Sara, Neharika, and Magali for their work!

On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're discussing space empires! We talk a little bit about the history of empires, writerly tips for constructing an empire, and the problems of imperialism. The tentpoles this week are: Ancillary Justice (and the rest of the Imperial Radch trilogy) by Ann Leckie, Star Wars, and The Course of Honour by Avoliot

What We’re Reading:

The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackSpace Opera by Catherynne M. Valente“Maggie Fitzgerald and the Saltwater Drip” by antistar_e

 

Other Stuff We Mentioned:

FarscapeSagaKilljoysTithe by Holly BlackWhite Cat by Holly BlackSpider-Woman/The White Widow/the Spider-Gwen series4th Street Fantasy ConventionKatamari DamacyGame of ThronesThe Little PrinceThe Prince, by Niccolo MachiavelliThe Sun Chronicles (forthcoming) by Kate ElliottJupiter AscendingNinefox Gambit and the others in the The Machineries of Empire series by Yoon Ha LeeTerraformingStar TrekEurovision (esp. Verka Serduchka, the Buroanovskiye Babushki, and sparkles)

 

Transcription:

The transcript for this episode is available here. Thanks as always to the scribes, Magali, Neharika, and Sarah, for their help!

On this episode of Be the Serpent, we're discussing "Theft of Assets, Destruction of Property" by Helenish, Think of England by KJ Charles, and the television show Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, as well as a full buffet of romance tropes. And we're joined by a guest, the lovely Amanda Jean from The Hopeless Romantic podcast!!

 

Things we mentioned:

Think of England by KJ CharlesMiss Fisher’s Murder MysteriesTheft of Assets, Destruction of Property by HelenishThe Hopeless Romantic with Amanda Jean and Austin ChantEurovisionDouglas AdamsThe Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster BujoldBeyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches’ Guide to Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell, Candy TanBrooklyn Nine-Nine"Think Once, Think Twice" by Fahye (Freya)Bear by Marian EngelCaptive Prince (again) by CS PacatSherlockYuri!!! On Ice"Victor Effing Nikiforov" by shysweetthing"i know my madness" by astoryaboutwarPiper Vaughn’s Portland Pack ChroniclesKushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline CareyThe Lynburn Legacy by Sarah Rees BrennanIn Other Lands by Sarah Rees BrennanThe Tiger’s Daughter by K. Arsenault RiveraIsobelle Carmody

What we’re reading:

Spirits Abroad by Zen ChoThe Tea Master And The Detective by Aliette de BodardThree Dark Crowns by Kendare BlakeSpace Opera by Catherynne M Valente

Transcription: 

This episode was transcribed by the amazing Sara, Neharika, and Magali! Find the transcription here.