Science fiction

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Charles Gannon

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Episode #282 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Charles E. Gannon. He talks in depth about his new book, Raising Caine, the third volume in his Tales of the Terran Republic/Caine Riordan series. Dr. Gannon discusses the political complexities of his future history, as well as the biology of his multiple alien races.

As a special treat, this episode of Fast Forward also goes on location, featuring short segments recorded at the Library of Congress and the 2015 World Science Fiction Convention.

Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Neal Stephenson

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Episode #281 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with award winning author and game designer Neal Stephenson. Mr. Stephenson talks about his latest science fiction novel, Seveneves. He discusses his reputation for including strong female protagonists, his life-long fascination with the space industry, and the many years it took to finish the book.

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Fast Forward - Contemporary Sci-fi - Edward M Lerner

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Episode #280 of Fast Forward: Contemporary Science Fiction features an interview with author Edward M. Lerner. Mr. Lerner talks about his latest novel, InterstellarNet: Enigma, as well as other books in the InterstellarNet series. He discusses his process of writing, and how it has led to several shorter stories, including his Hugo Award nominated "Championship B'tok". Mr. Lerner also talks about the several books he wrote in collaboration with Larry Niven in the Fleet of Worlds series.

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Sci-fi Journal - Oct'19

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 11:26am
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Sci-Fi Journal for October 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Kingston, Marc Morisseau, Adam Tuchman,and Calvin Watts III. Ian does Popcorn Previews with trailers for ''Gemini Man'', ''Maleficent: Mistress of Evil'', and ''Doctor Sleep''. Calvin does Game Over with the latest news in home video releases and video games. From Pintastic New England Calvin interviews Gabriel D'Annunzio of Pintastic New England. Sci-Fi Journal crew member Adam Tuchman talks about the H.P. Lovecraft convention Necronomicon which happened in Providence, RI in August 2019.

Sci-fi Journal - Sep'19

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Sci-Fi Journal for September 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Kingston, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Ian does Popcorn previews with trailers for ''Zombieland: Double Tap:, ''Terminator: Dark Fate'', and ''Frozen II''. Calvin does Game Over with the latest news in home video releases and video games. From Pintastic New England Calvin interviews Jack Guarnieri of Jersey Jack Pinball. Marc does Toob News covering all of our favorite and new television shows.

Sci-fi Journal - Aug'19

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 10:26am
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Sci-Fi Journal for August 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Morisseau, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Calvin, Marc and Ian are at Pintastic New England Pinball Expo in June in Sturbridge, MA. Marc interviews Peter Ostrum who played Charlie Bucket in the 1971 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory movie. Calvin interviews Julie Dawn Cole who played Veruca Salt. James interviews Paris Themmen who played Mike Teavee. Pintastic had the brand new Willy Wonka pinball machine made by Jersey Jack Pinball.

Sci-fi Journal - Jul'19

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Sci-Fi Journal for July 2019 shot live at the Rhode Island Science Fiction Club picnic at Colt State Park with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Morisseau, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Ian does Popcorn Previews with trailers for ''Ad Astra'' and ''Zombieland'' (Zombieland 2 was not out in time for this show). Calvin does Game Over with the latest news in home video releases and video games. At CT Gamer Con in March Calvin interviewed Mitch Hallock who produces CT Gamer Con, and Terrificon which is coming up in August.

Sci-fi Journal - Jun'19

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Sci-Fi Journal for June 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Morisseau, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Maddy, Marc, and Calvin start off the show on Free Comic Book Day, May 4, 2019, going around to local comic books shops. Marc interviews Cassie at Green Dragon Comics in Chepachet, RI. Calvin interviews Randy at Wild Time Comics in Attleboro, MA. Marc interviews Tori at RAH-Coco's Comics and Collectibles in Providence, RI. Calvin interviews Jeff at Time Capsule Comics in Seekonk, MA. Maddy interviews with Rob at Time Capsule Comics in Cranston.

Sci-fi Journal - May'19

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 11:46am
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Sci-Fi Journal for May 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Morisseau, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Ian does Popcorn Previews with trailers for ''The New Mutants'', ''Joker'', and ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker''. Marc does Toob News covering all of our favorite and new television shows. Maddy talks about their experience going to PaxEast for their first time. Maddy does Books and Board Games and features boardgame Godsforge and the Seanan McGuire novel Middle Game. James checks in from Empire State Comic Con that was in April in Albany, NY.

Sci-fi Journal - Apr'19

Submitted by Alexander Silva... on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 12:13pm
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Sci-Fi Journal for April 2019 with hosts James Hinsey, Ian Kingston, Maddy Morisseau, Marc Morisseau, and Calvin Watts III. Ian does Popcorn Previews with trailers for ''Brightburn'', ''John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum'' and ''Men in Black International''. Calvin does Game Over with the latest news in home video releases and video games. Marc does Toob News covering all of our favorite and new television shows. Maddy does Books and Boardgames with news on ''Batman: Gotham City Chronicles'' and ''The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle Earth''.