Episode 6.5: SB Divya

Tim and Liz get deep in conversation with Machinehood author SB Divya. What’s the breakthrough technology of the next 100 years? What will it be like to have Siri implanted in your brain? Why are people so hyped about the gig economy? Who will win at next year’s Golden Globes? Okay, maybe not that last one. Join us as we find out what’s next for this Hugo-nominated author!

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City of San Antonio Assistant City Manager, David McCary sits down for a conversation with Haley and J.D. regarding his career, his inspiration, his mentors, his love of libraries, his favorite book, and more.

Episode 6: Machinehood

The year is 2095, and it looks really cool (no flying cars yet, sadly), but also there’s a machine rights terrorists group killing people?? Have to take the pros with the cons, amiright? Join Liz and Tim as they talk about, “Machinehood,” by S.B. Divya! DISCLAIMER: there is going to be discussion of more “adult” topics in this episode.

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Episode 5 - Shrinkwrapped with a Cherry On Top

Join Tim and Liz as they welcome their first guest, SAPL Teen Librarian, Laura! The book being discussed is “Catfishing on the Catnet” by Naomi Kritzer! The hosts and their guest will be chatting about teens not understanding adults and vice versa, AI’s that just want to be good, the beauty of online friendships, and cats.

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Episode 04 - Fun Fact: There is such a thing as Cow Punk!

Did you know there was more to the punk sub-genre of Sci-fi/Fantasy than just cyber-punk? Move aside Blade Runner, God punk is here! Join Tim & Liz as they revel over the many types of “punk” out there and talk about “Black God’s Drum” by P. Djèlí Clark.

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Episode 21-06: Kimberly Berry, Teen Dating Violence Prevention Manager with the YWCA Olga Madrid Center joins Raquel, Edward, and Dan for another discussion of an important relationship matter: consent. Kim and the Tuned In crew talk about the importance of open communication, asking permission, listening, expressing intent; and we order a "buddy" pizza.

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Episode 21-05: Meet San Antonio Poet Laurette Andrea "Vocab "Sanderson - Vocab talks with JD and Rebecca about life, love, death, hope, and other elements that go into her poetry and creative process.

Episode 03 - Lies and the Lying Liars Who Lie - One loved it, one hated it. Listen to Tim and Liz discuss this month’s pick, “The Lies

of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch. Swashbuckling shenanigans, a truly astounding amount of cursing, and a layered plot lead Tim to love this book, and Liz to ... extremely dislike it. Listen in to find out why!

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Episode 21-04: Meet Tim and Liz from the new podcast Escape the Earth. JD and Raquel interview the podcasters from SAPL’s new Sci Fi / Fantasy podcast.

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Episode 02: Gender Blender vs. Culture Shock vs. Fishing Rights - Join Tim and Liz as they talk about the classic Ancillary Justice by Anne Leckie! They can’t agree on the pronunciation of names but they can agree this is was one super interesting book to talk about! Join the discussion with Escape the Earth:

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