Hugos There Podcast

I’m joined by fellow podcaster Christine Baker to interview Max Dosser about his book Nostalgic Futures: The Reactionary Fantasies of Speculative Fiction Fandoms. This is the second of a set of author interviews I did to take a short break from usual programming. Max’s contact info: https://maxdosser.com https://flashpointsf.com/ https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/nostalgic-futures/9781978846289 Christine’s podcast:https://klaxoncomms.com/hugo-history/ Ways to support the … Continue reading "Author Interview: Nostalgic Futures, by Max Dosser (feat. Christine Baker)"

Checking the “Explicit” box for this one because I didn’t want to edit Peter’s authenticity much. This is a casual conversation with Peter Watts, about his new short story collection, Fold Catastrophes, a terrific collection of some previously published stories and one brand new story.

“Fantasy is …when you take something either completely made up or something that starts in the real world and you add something to it.” …less of a technological fiction and more of a biological fiction…inventing races or magical abilities.” “Fantasy…includes elements of fairy tales and myths and legends.” This time I’m revisiting a book I … Continue reading "Foundational Fantasy: The Forgotten Beasts of Eld, by Patricia McKillip, with Karen Beck and Rachel Young"

It’s the Hugo shortlist time of year! I’m doing my part (a very small part) by hosting some of my Internet Friends to discuss the 2026 finalists for the Hugo Award for Best Short Story! This was a super quick edit, so it’s perhaps not quite a tight or clean as a typical episode. But … Continue reading "2026 Hugo Award for Best Short Story nominees panel!"

My sister Megan joins me for a discussion of the much-loved book she’s had since the early 80s, Beauty, by Robin McKinley, a retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.” Megan’s copy of the book, held together by a hair tie.