John, Alison and Liz dissect this year’s Hugo Awards finalists!

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John is gaming, Alison is a pirate, and Claudia is dancing.

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Content warnings this episode: It’s a live recording! Also, we say the words “dicks” and “moist” a lot; sorry about that.

John has a headache, Alison has a cold, and Liz is fine, thanks for asking.

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John is a bit rum, Alison is taking a drink, and Liz is buying beer.

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John is nominating board games, Alison should read more, and Liz bought two memberships.

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John is volunteering, Alison is saying “no”, and Liz read her first book!

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John is summarising, Alison is eating, and it’s all Liz.

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John is trying, Alison is watching a video and Liz is humming.

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Content warnings this episode: Global inequality (letters of comment), harassment (Montreal discussion)

John doesn’t want to pass out, Alison is a wuss, but Liz doesn’t think it’s gratuitous.

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Content warnings this episode: Gore and vampirism (Liz’s pick)

John is going to Smofcon, Alison has FOMO, and Liz is a horrible person.

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