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Exploring science fiction from all angles - covering the past, the present and the future!We cover science fiction books, film, TV and other media. And we talk about classic or "golden age" SF along... more
FAQs about Science Fiction 101:How many episodes does Science Fiction 101 have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.
February 10, 2022Welcome to the Future AKA review of CLARKESWORLD magazine (episode 14)In this new episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we follow our review of a December 1951 science fiction magazine, with a review of a Christmas 2021 magazine! This time it's Clarkesworld, one of the leading publishers of science fiction short stories.We also have another fiendish quiz, this time all about classic - and not-so-classic - sci-fi films of the 1950s. Phil claims to know a thing or two about things from another world, and fifty-foot women from the red planet. But how will he fare with Colin's multiple choice challenge?Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader). Check out our website at 101sf.blogspot.com....more1h 10minPlay
December 30, 2021The Show That Went Wrong, AKA review of Galaxy science fiction magazine (episode 13)We had some serious technical issues with this episode, so what you're about to hear is a bit of a patchwork, with variable technical quality and some parts we had to re-record. However, we think the information content makes it a good listen...In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we travel back in time to review the Christmas 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine.Galaxy was the magazine which led the science fiction field in the 1950s, bringing to the genre a greater concern for humanist themes, sociology, psychology and social satire. Among its successes were the first publication of Ray Bradbury's "The Fireman" (soon expanded into FAHRENHEIT 451) and the first appearance of Alfred Bester's THE DEMOLISHED MAN. We review the December 1951 issue from cover to cover - we even review the book reviews and the ads!Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader). Check out our website at 101sf.blogspot.com....more53minPlay
November 24, 2021Lie Your Way To Mars (episode 12)In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we review a new book, Extraordinary Voyages by Steven Paul Leiva. We also have a quiz based on science fiction stories adapted to film, a review of a new science fiction film museum in the UK, discussion of short-lived TV series, and an announcement of what our December episode will be about.Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader)....more51minPlay
October 26, 2021Fly Me To The Moon (episode 11)In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we review a new book. The Apollo Murders is a novel about space - written by a honest-to-goodness real-life astronaut!The author, Chris Hadfield, has flown on the Space Shuttle, and on Soyuz, worked on the Russian Mir space station, and commanded the International Space Station. You can't get more astronaut experience than that.Hadfield has also written books before, but until now has focused on non-fiction. His best-selling book prior to this one was the autobiographical An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. But now he turns to fiction, with a thriller set during the Apollo era. But how does it stand up?In the podcast, regulars Colin and Phil are joined by Peter Kuskie to review the book and to join us in a Jeopardy-inspired quiz....more1h 2minPlay
October 03, 2021Hollow Earths and Sci-Fi Music Fun (episode 10)Phil and Colin attempt to celebrate the big 1-0 - as we are ten episodes old! We discuss the ages-old myth (and sci-fi trope) of the Hollow Earth. And then its Phil's turn to spring a quiz on tuba-playing co-host Colin. And we finish with our usual round-up of recommendations of past, present and future science fiction.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader).Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more53minPlay
September 09, 2021Looking back to the future...with 2001: A Space Odyssey (episode 9)We look at 2001: A Space Odyssey, the classic 1968 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, and the novel written by Arthur C. Clarke. Then Colin springs a quiz on an unsuspecting Phil. And we finish with a round-up of recommendations of past, present and future science fiction.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader).Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more1h 3minPlay
August 07, 2021It's not the end of the world... (episode 8)We talk about ways the world can end in science fiction stories. We review the award-winning Naomi Kritzer short story "Little Free Library". And we bring you a quiz sent in by a listener. As well as our usual run through of recommendations from the past, present and future of SF.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader).Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more1hPlay
July 17, 2021We Goes There (episode 7)A bumper episode - full of more sci-fi quiz goodness, plus a double-podcast-crossover as hosts Phil and Colin are joined by Seth Heasley from Take Me To Your Reader and Hugos There, two splendid SF podcasts.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader) as this episode they consider Ray Bradbury (sort of), Isaac Asimov, and re-masters of The Day of the Triffids and Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition.Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more1h 7minPlay
June 20, 2021Quizzer's Revenge (episode 6)Phil gets his quiz revenge on Colin, we review the short story that just won the Nebula Award (plus another one that was a runner-up), plus our usual discussion of SF past, present and future.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader) as this episode they consider haunted houses, zombie moms and the discovery that Colin has never seen The Handmaid's Tale.Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more51minPlay
May 30, 2021...Full of Grace... (episode 05)We review Andy Weir's new bestseller PROJECT HAIL MARY! And we throw in a quiz, plus our usual discussion of SF past, present and future.Science Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader) as this episode they consider PROJECT HAIL MARY.Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube...more1h 4minPlay
FAQs about Science Fiction 101:How many episodes does Science Fiction 101 have?The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.