SpaceKate's Guide to Science Fiction

In the final episode of the first season, we explore the complications arising from a first contact situation in Ursula K. Le Guin's novel "The Left Hand of Darkness" and see what the ramifications of fear are. As always, if you would like to support my work, you can buy me a cup of virtual coffee at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

In this episode we do a deep dive into the environmental aspects of Philip K. Dick's novel "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" and explore the ramifications of his post-apocalyptic world on the few surviving humans. If you would like to contribute some support for the creator, you can do so by donating whatever you feel like donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

... without breaking any eggs! Mikhail Bulgakov's novella "The Fatal Eggs" is not a culinary treat, but one that will certainly make you reexamine those chicken eggs you may have in your pantry! If you would like to support this podcast, you can do so by donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

In this episode, we look into the unique - and very real - problems we would be faced, should aliens ever decide to pay Earth a visit, by discussing Ted Chiang's "Story of Your Life" and the movie adaptation "Arrival". If you would like to support my work, you can do so by donating whatever amount you feel comfortable at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate 

Jumping well into the 19th century, we dig out Jules Verne's lost masterpiece "Paris in the 20th century", a dystopian story about a technologically advanced Parisian society, that disregards the arts completely... If you would like to support this podcast, you can buy me a virtual cup of coffee at https://ko-fi/spacekate 

In this, our fifth episode, we follow the sorcerer Astolfo as he goes in search of Orlando's wits and ends up on the moon! All that happens in Ludovico Ariosto's incredible romance epic "Orlando Furioso". If you would like to support the creator of this podcast, please consider buying her a cup of virtual coffee at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

In this episode we see what the friendly neighbourhood aliens from our Milky Way are up to in Voltaire's "Micromegas" and how their quest for knowledge sets the tone for future generations of sci-fi creators... Also, whales! If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to support the creator, you can do so by donating at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

What happens when a seafaring journey inadvertently turns into a space trip to the Moon? And how is Ursula K. LeGuin's "The Left Hand of Darkness" connected to Lucian's "A True Story"? The answers to these questions are what bring us here! If you would like to support my work, please consider a donation at https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

In the second episode, we explore the connections between flat screen TV's and Homer's "Iliad" and Achilles' shield, and why a chance encounter between a witch and a robot is the basis for Marvel's and DC's comic books heroes... If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the creator, by buying her a virtual cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/spacekate

In this first episode, we try to establish what science fiction really is all about and we get a quick introduction to our host! 

If you enjoy the podcast, please consider supporting the creator, by buying her a virtual cup of coffee at: https://ko-fi.com/spacekate