Tales From The Bridge

Peter and Karl talk about the benefits of both pessimism and optimism. Is one more useful than the other when faced with climate and/or societal collapse? Find out about this and more as these two old friends discuss their literary works as well as their opinions of what humanity may see in the decades ahead.

Visit their websites for information on their books and other fantastic content.

Peter: rifters.com

Karl: karlschroeder.com


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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
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Adrian joins us again on the Bridge to talk about many of his new releases and what books we can look forward to reading in the new year. We nerd out and talk about old and new favourite films, and what TV shows he is really enjoying right now. If you haven't listened to Adrian's first interview with us, you can listen to it here.

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You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

We start this episode off by discussing mind uploading and what the results may look like. Can we meet in dreams? Some seem to think so. Let's talk about it! Sam's pick of the month is The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. We all like these books, just some more than others.

You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Join us as we sit down with Damien to discuss good writing, bad writing, the genius work of Iain M. Banks, and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,  the series that has people disagreeing on both sides of Belegaer.

Listen to TFTB's first chat with Damien here.

Subscribe to Science Fiction Podcast with Damien Walter here.

Check out Damien's YouTube channel here.

You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


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Jamie Anderson is the son of legendary filmmaker, Gerry Anderson, creator of many essential classic science fiction shows such as Space 1999, UFO, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlett and many others. Jamie tells us some great stories about his father, his amazing creations, and what is next in store for Anderson Productions.

Visit gerryanderson.com for all the latest.

You can listen to Jamie host the Gerry Anderson Podcast here.

Be sure to follow Jamie on Twitter here.

You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

In this episode we discuss the implications of programs that create art,  we flip the finger to the trolls of modern tv shows, and we talk about how much we enjoyed Chris Hadfield's novel, The Apollo Murders.

 You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Chris Gebhardt from nasaspaceflight.com stopped by to talk about rockets and space!  Chris lets us know about programs to get excited for, he tells us about his introduction to rockets at a very young age, and his love of Star Trek and some other great science fiction shows.

Visit nasaspaceflight.com for all your rocket news.

Subscribe to their YouTube channel for all the best coverage of launches and more.

Follow Chris on Twitter.


You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Kevin and Marty have a great talk with Robert J. Sawyer about his past novels and his newer projects, such as his soon to be released Audible book, The Downloaded. Rob shares his thoughts on big ideas like consciousness and the possibility of god and simulations.

Check out Robert's website: sfwriter.com

Follow him on Twitter here.

You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

In this episode we start things off by talking about odd shaped air crafts, and then move on to critic some recent big film releases. And of course, we battle out our differences with a discussion of one of Iain M. Banks' most accessible novels, The Player of Games. 

 You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Join us as we chat with comic book artist and author, MariNaomi. Mari tells us about her early exposure to science fiction, her passion for sharing stories, and creating databases for underrepresented artists.

Check out MariNaomi's linktree here.

Follow them on Twitter here.

You can always find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.

Check out our many links:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG
Twitter: @BridgeTales
Instagram: @talesfromthebridge
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/
Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=read
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/
Email: [email protected]


Please check out BriteBlur Productions newest show, Finer Points TriviaCast
Follow us on twitter to get all the latest. @FinerPoints_
Watch the video trailer here: https://youtu.be/9f5ZmaHivrg

Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge