Best TOCHI Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 94: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Year A 4:33

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Send us a text As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let us remember that baptism is not a past event but a present reality. Each day, we are called to live out our identity as beloved children of God, empowered by the Spirit, and sent to continue Christ’s mission in the world. May we, like Jesus, hear the Father’s voice and respond with lives o…

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Episode 711: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 23 - Tochi Onyebuchi 17:57

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World Fantasy and Ignyte winner Tochi Onyebuchi joins Gary for a brief but wide-ranging discussion that touches upon his genre-hopping 2025 novel Harmattan Season, his fascinating Internet memoir Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet, the virtues of Roberto Bolaño and Dostoevsky, and Tochi’s own work in progress. As always, our thanks to Toc…

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Episode 715: The one we recorded in between recording the other ones 58:41:45

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Jonathan and Gary kick off 2026 with no guests, but with the sort of wide-ranging ramble that some listeners seem to enjoy, and that others probably gave up on years ago. We talk about some books due in the new year, especially story collections by Samantha Mills, Amal El-Mohtar and others, how story collections can contribute to an author’s career…

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Taking a breath 1:00:16

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Tochi and Zell slow down to reflict on what the killing of Renee Nicole Good means for America in 2026, as well as how we can all keep sane when the crazy run the asylem. Email the show: [email protected] Tochi's Links: www.TochiOnyebuchi.com, www.tochionyebuchi.substack.com Zell's Links: www.AZellWill.com, www.azellwill.substack.com, www.twi…

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3 Days In... 14:53

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Zell reads a piece from his Substack. He had immediate questions about the future of Venezuela after the US kidnapped its president, as well as what this means for unchecked American power. You can read the piece at https://azellwill.substack.com/p/3-days-in. Email the show: [email protected] Tochi's Links: www.TochiOnyebuchi.com, www.tochion…

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Episode 93: The Solemnity of Epiphany 4:16

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Send us a text As we celebrate this feast, let us remember that we are called to be stars, guiding others to Christ by the way we live, by our compassion, by our joy. The Magi found the Child and returned home transformed. May we too encounter Christ anew this Epiphany, and may our lives radiate His light to all we meet, Amen.…

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Episode 92: Beginning the New Year with Intentionality 6:24

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Send us a text As the calendar turns and a new year rises on the horizon, we’re given something rare… A pause. A breath. A moment suspended between who we have been and who we’re becoming.

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Episode 714: The Year in Books with James Bradley, Ian Mond, and Alex Pierce 1:32:00

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For our year-end discussion of 2025 books, we’re joined by Locus reviewers Ian Mond and Alex Pierce, and distinguished critic and novelist James Bradley. As usual, we mention a lot of authors and titles, and probably forget to mention many deserving others. But you’ll no doubt find some suggestions you hadn’t thought of, and some of our usual digre…

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Episode 90:The Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph 5:50

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Send us a text Holiness grows in the soil of everyday life. It grows when spouses support one another, when parents sacrifice for their children, when children learn respect and gratitude, when families, whatever their shape or size, choose love again and again.

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Episode 82: Presence: The Gift of Christmas 5:30

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Send us a text Presence is not passive; it’s intentional. It’s choosing to listen when it would be easier to rush, choosing to notice the people right in front of us, and choosing to show up with our whole selves, even if we feel tired, imperfect, or a little messy inside.

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Episode 713: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 25 - E. J. Swift 18:13

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E.J. Swift's sixth novel, When There Are Wolves Again, is one of the standout science fiction novels of 2025. For the final instalment of the Coode Street Advent Calendar for 2025, Jonathan chats with Emma about what she has been reading and would recommend, the writing and publication of When There Are Wolves Again, her holiday reading, and what s…

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Episode 712: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 24 - Ursula Vernon 23:49

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It's December 24, the final day of Advent, and Coode Street has just two more episodes to go before our holiday break. Today, Gary and Jonathan chat with Ursula Vernon about her writing alter-ego T.Kingfisher, about what she's read lately and would recommend, her recent work like Hemlock & Silver, What Stalks the Deep and Snake-Eater, her holiday t…

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Episode 91: Setting Boundaries with Family and Friends during the Holidays 6:39

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Send us a text As you move through the season, remember: Boundaries are an act of love, love for yourself, and love for the relationships that matter most. When you show up from a place of authenticity and self-respect, you create space for deeper, healthier, more meaningful connections.

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Episode 89: The Christmas Day Homily 4:41

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Send us a text Today, as the wrapping paper settles and the carols fade, let this truth echo in your heart: You are loved by a God who came close. You are held by a God who became human. A Light guides you that no darkness can overcome. May the Word made flesh fill your life with grace and truth. May His light shine in your home and in your heart. …

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Episode 88: Christmas Eve Homily 3:21

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Send us a text Tonight, as candles flicker and carols rise, may we remember that the miracle of Christmas is not just that Jesus was born long ago, but that God continues to be born in us. Among us, every time we choose kindness over indifference, peace over conflict, hope over despair.

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Episode 710: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 22 - James S.A. Corey 27:30

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Today Jonathan and Gary spend some time talking to Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, who write together as "James S.A. Corey", about what they've been reading, what they'd recommend, their seasonal reading and viewing, and their upcoming new novel, The Faith of Beasts. We also touch upon progress on Daniel's third Kithamar novel and their ongoing proje…

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Episode 87: Advent Reflection Part IV: Intentional Love 4:37

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Send us a text An intentional Advent is not about doing more but about doing less with greater purpose.

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Episode 709: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 21 - Francis Spufford 36:08

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As both the Advent Calendar and the year move slowly towards a close, Gary and Jonathan chat with Francis Spufford, author of Golden Hill, Light Perpetual, and the wonderful Cahokia Jazz about what he's been reading, what he'd recommend, his holiday reading traditions and his incredible novel, Nonesuch. As always, our thanks to Francis for making t…

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Episode 708: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 20 - Becky Chambers 19:48

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For Day 20 of the Coode Street Advent Calendar, Gary and Jonathan talk to Hugo Award winning author of the Wayfarer series, Becky Chambers, about what Becky's been reading and would recommend, holiday reading and viewing traditions, publication of the Monk and Robot, and a brand new novel that should be out in 2026.. As always, our thanks to Becky …

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Episode 86: The 4th Sunday Advent Year A 4:42

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Send us a text So as we light the final candle of Advent, let us open our hearts to Emmanuel. May we, like Joseph, say “yes” to God’s plan. May we, like Isaiah, trust in His promise. And may we, like Paul, proclaim with joy: Jesus Christ is Lord, God with us!

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Episode 707: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 19 - Natalia Theodoridou 18:24

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Gary talks with World Fantasy and Nebula Award winning writer Natalia Theodoridou, whose Bluebeard-inspired Sour Cherry was one of this year’s outstanding debut novels. We touch upon reading Samantha Harvey’s Orbital and whether or not it’s SF, the brilliance of Vajra Chandrasekera, Natalia’s own first novel, his short fiction, and his current writ…

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Episode 706: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 18 - Ray Nayler 31:12

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With December and the Advent Calendar heading towards their conclusion, Gary and Jonathan chat with recently minted Hugo Award winner Ray Nayler about what he's been reading, what he's been working on, his recent novel Where the Axe is Buried and his upcoming novel, Palaces of the Crow, before talking about ghost stories and year end traditions. As…

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Episode 705: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 17 - Alastair Reynolds 25:37

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It's Day 17 of our Advent Calendar and today Gary and Jonathan chat with Alastair Reynolds about the 25th Anniversary of Revelation Space, his new short story collections, and his latest novel, Halcyon Years. We also touch on his favourite books of the year, what he's planning, and his favourite seasonal reads. As always, our thanks to Al. We hope …

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Episode 704: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 16 - Kim Stanley Robinson 34:18

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It's been a minute since we last spoke to Kim Stanley Robinson on the podcast, back in 2020 when The Ministry for the Future was new in the world. So today, Gary and Jonathan took some time to chat with Stan as part of the Advent Calendar about what he's been doing (a lot), what he's been reading (a lot!), and what he has coming up. Our discussion …

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Episode 703: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 15 - Michael Swanwick 20:49

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For the 15th day of our Advent Calendar Gary chats with Nebula and five-time Hugo Award winner Michael Swanwick about what he's been reading, how he celebrates the holiday season, what he's had out in the past year and his exciting new short story collection The Universe Box. As always, we'd like to thank Michael for making time to talk to us. We h…

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Episode 85 Advent Reflection Part 3: Intentional Joy 5:27

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Send us a text Advent joy is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about living with confidence that Emmanuel, God with us, is already here.

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Episode 702: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 14 - Wole Talabi 19:22

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For the 14th day of Advent, Jonathan is joined by Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Award nominated writer, Wole Talabi, to discuss the books he's been reading, what he'd recommend, his brand new novella "Descent" and the Sauútiverse, and his forthcoming second novel, The Fist of Memory. As always, our thanks to Wole for taking the time to talk to us.…

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Episode 701: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 13 - Theodora Goss 17:05

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For Day 13 of the Advent Calendar, Gary chats with Theodora Goss all the way from Budapest. They talk about re-reading Patricia McKillip, other favorite reading, and Dora’s excellent recent story collection Letters from an Imaginary Country, as well as her Athena Club novels and what it's like to write fantasies drawing from and commenting on other…

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Episode 84: The 3rd Sunday of Advent Year A 7:25

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Send us a text Gaudate Sunday teaches us that joy is not the same as comfort. Joy is not the absence of struggle; joy is the presence of God in the struggles.

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Episode 700: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 12 - Nnedi Okorafor 16:04

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For this episode, Gary chats with the very busy and very talented Nnedi Okorafor, who has had quite a year with the publication of major new novel Death of the Author; One Way Witch, the second novella in her She Who Knows trilogy; Space Cat, a children’s book starring her own cat Periwinkle; and The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025, …

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Episode 699: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 11 - James Bradley 15:57

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For Day 11 of our Advent Calendar, Jonathan calls up long-time friend of the podcast, acclaimed writer James Bradley, to discuss what he's been reading lately, his fabulous new novel Landfall, whether he revisits any favourite books or movies at this time of the year, and what he's been working on. As always, our thanks to James for making the time…

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Episode 698: The Coode Street Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 10 - Emily Tesh [REISSUED] 15:31

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As we approach the halfway mark of our Advent Calendar, Jonathan calls Emily Tesh, Hugo Award winning author of Some Desperate Glory and co-host of reigning Hugo Best Fancast Eight Days of Diana Wynne Jones, to discuss the podcast she hosts with Rebecca Fraimow, her year in reading, her wonderful novel The Incandescent, and what she's working on no…