Best Tristan Sam Kevin James Podcasts (2025)

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TFTB Film Club: Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 38:31

12d ago38:31

38:31

On this episode of TFTB Film Club, our film nerds revisit the 2014 Sci-fi hit, Edge of Tomorrow. It's a great film, and there has long been talk of a sequel. Fingers crossed, Tom takes a break from completing impossible missions long enough to deliver on a long-anticipated part two. We'd love to see more Live, Die, Repeat on the big screen. Please …

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TFTB Book Club: Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman 38:44

26d ago38:44

38:44

On this episode of TFTB, things take a turn for the weird. Our book of the month was the first instalment of the perfectly ridiculous (and kind of fun), Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. If you have a gamer teen that you want to read a GD book, this might be the way. On Science Fiction, Science Fact, we have a look at the surprising amount of …

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A Chat with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7 39:30

1M ago39:30

39:30

In this episode, we sit down with Edward Ashton. Edward is the author of Mickey 7, which has recently been adapted for the big screen. Released under the title Mickey 17 and directed by Bong Joon-Ho of Parasite fame with an all-star cast we definitely recommend it. Edward has authored several books, and I imagine many of our listeners are already f…

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TFTB Film Club: Donnie Darko (2001) 43:31

2M ago43:31

43:31

On this episode of TFTB Film Club, we travel back to 2001 and chat about the cult classic; Donnie Darko. If you need a quick refresher - the film is about a teenager named Donnie Darko, who meets a demonic rabbit named Frank while sleepwalking. Happens all the time. Shenanigan's ensue, and the audience is left to wonder: Was it a dream? An alternat…

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TFTB Book Club: Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky 33:10

2M ago33:10

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In this episode, we talk about Adrian Tchaikovsky's novel, Service Model. This leads us into a bit of a discussion on audiobooks vs reading the old-fashioned way. Kevin talks about how governments are employing science fiction writers as futurists to consider "resilience beyond observed capabilities." It's interesting stuff, and we're sure to talk …

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A Chat with Neil Clarke 52:14

3M ago52:14

52:14

In this episode, we sit down with Neil Clarke. Many of you know Neil as the award-winning editor of Clarkesworld Magazine. Neil launched Clarkesworld in 2006 as a companion to his online bookstore. Clarkesworld is a monthly science fiction and fantasy publication, and each issue contains interviews, articles, and works of original fiction. Neil is …

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A Chat with Ben Berman Ghan 37:31

3M ago37:31

37:31

In this episode, we sit down with up-and-coming author Ben Berman Ghan. Ben is a frequent contributor to Clarkesworld Magazine (IYKYK), amoung other cool science fiction publications. Ben came on to talk about his new novel, The Years Shall Run Like Rabbits, published with Buckrider Books in 2024. We're excited to introduce Ben to our listeners at …

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A Chat with James Rollins 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

On this episode we sit down with NYT bestselling author James Rollins. We talk about his latest instalment for A MoonFall Saga, and of course we get the latest on The Sigma Series. We also dig into his process, and his other career as a (still practicing), veterinarian. We had a lot of fun, and covered a lot of ground on this one. You can find out …

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Another Chat with Dennis E. Taylor 45:29

4M ago45:29

45:29

In this episode, we're happy to welcome back Dennis E. Taylor to the show. He might be best known for his Bobiverse Series, but we'll cover his other great work as well, and catch up on what he has been up to. Naturally, we'll chat about the 5th book from The Bobiverse, "Not Till We Are Lost" which is available on Audible now. We'll also get a peek…

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TFTB Book Club: The Mercy of Gods by James S.A. Corey 43:21

5M ago43:21

43:21

In this episode of TFTB, we discuss The Mercy of Gods. A new series from James S.A. Corey, the writing duo behind one of the finest space operas ever published, The Expanse. The chances that this new series will also land on your television screen are good. The authors have teamed up with the former showrunners of The Expanse to create a media comp…

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TFTB Film Club: Cocoon (1985) 34:29

5M ago34:29

34:29

On this episode of Film Club, we discuss the a classic Ron Howard film, Cocoon. Released in 1985, the movie actually garnered an Oscar for best visual effects. You could say…. 1985 was a simpler time. When else could a film with octogenarian protagonists carry a sci-fi thriller. It’s an under-rated classic, worthy of discussion. They don’t green li…

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A Chat with Andrew Kolb 45:57

6M ago45:57

45:57

Joining us on the Bridge is author, illustrator, and game designer, Andrew Kolb. Andrew has just released his third Tabletop Role Playing Game; Wonderland, which is out now. We had a great time talking about RPGs, and game design. Andrew is also a prolific artist and illustrator whose work draws on some of our favourite themes here on TFTB, so we'v…

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A Chat with Travis Baldree 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

In this episode we sit down with New York Times best selling Fantasy author, Travis Baldree. If you haven’t read Legends and Lattes, we highly recommend it. The series falls into an emerging sub-genre that we’ve covered in the past called ‘cozy fantasy’. It’s nice escape for those looking for a nice low-key read. Our conversation covered a lot of g…

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A Chat with Scott Ryan 43:00

6M ago43:00

43:00

We're excited to have Scott Ryan on the Bridge this week. Scott is the author of The Last Days of Letterman, and best-seller, Moonlighting: An Oral History. We dig into his latest book The Last Decade of Cinema, which argues that the 1990s was the last decade of truly original film. We also get his take on Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek, which you …

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A Chat with Claire North 44:57

7M ago44:57

44:57

You may have already listened to our episode where we talk about The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. We liked the book so much… we wanted to see if we could have a chat with the author. Sure enough, Claire North (aka Catherine Webb), was kind enough to join us on the bridge, and we really had a great time. We hope you enjoy this conversation a…

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TFTB Book Club: Recursion by Blake Crouch 34:52

7M ago34:52

34:52

In this episode we discuss our book of the month, Recursion by best selling author, Blake Crouch. We also get into some science news, and share the other books and media that we’ve been enjoying. We have a special guest as well, so be sure to forgive us for that. Finally, as always, we have our next book of the month, which also includes a bonus gr…

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TFTB Film Club: Blade Runner (1982) 38:33

8M ago38:33

38:33

In this episode of TFTB Film Club we look at Ridley Scott’s, Blade Runner! It’s not all fun and games though, it’s a dark film and so was our discussion. There is also a controversial opinion on Harrison Ford… We also name our next film of the month and apparently we are still happily stuck in the 80s. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge…

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TFTB Book Club: The First 15 Lives of Harry August by Claire North 37:25

8M ago37:25

37:25

In this episode we cover our book of the month: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North. This book was was a critically acclaimed success, and has become a word of mouth bestseller. Be sure to add it to your Summer reading list. We also look at a study that searched for travellers from the future. So… pretty typical TFTB fun on thi…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part Two 52:06

9M ago52:06

52:06

Back on the bridge this week with hope, sunshine, and rainbows, are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. In Part Two of our conversation we are informed of our pending doom in the most delightful manner. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did…

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TFTB Film Club: Alien (1979) 40:48

9M ago40:48

40:48

Here at TFTB, we find ourselves talking about Science Fiction movies almost as much as we talk about Science Fiction books. So as a companion to our Book Club episodes, we are going to start a Film Club. For our first discussion, we've decided to talk about a classic; Alien (1979). For future episodes, we're going to make it more of a challenge, an…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part One 54:30

9M ago54:30

54:30

Joining us on the bridge this week are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. It’s not everyday that you get this kind of twofer, and this conversation goes there. So much so, that we had to break it into two parts. So lots of doubles happening here. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more of…

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A Chat with R.R. Virdi 41:12

10M ago41:12

41:12

In this episode, we sit down with Fantasy author, R.R. Virdi. We discuss The First Binding, along with his latest work. We get into comparative fiction and mythology through a South Asian lens. This takes us into language and storytelling with a South Asian frame narrative. We also discuss his latest foray into Science Fiction and the Space Opera, …

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TFTB Book Club: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin 38:02

10M ago38:02

38:02

In this episode, we discuss The Three Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, and things get grim. In Science Fiction - Science Fact we also look at alien life, the Ferme paradox, and the notion of evolutionary filters that limit the longevity of civilizations - which is why they aren't calling. A new study applies all of this to Artificial Intelligence, and i…

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A Chat with Robert Silverberg 42:53

11M ago42:53

42:53

In this episode, we chat with Science Fiction literary icon, Robert Silverberg. Named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, Robert has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. A list of his writing credits would be too long to list here, but chances are excellent that you've read his work in some form. As an alumnus of the Golden Science Fiction…

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A Chat with Wes Ball, Director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 44:04

11M ago44:04

44:04

We're excited to have Wes Ball join us on the bridge. Wes is the director of newest addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes tells us about adapting the graphic novels of David Peterson's Mouse Guard for the screen and his experience creating animated shorts that lead to his film directing career. We talk…

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100th Episode Special 1:05:27

11M ago1:05:27

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We have somehow managed to hit 100 episodes! It's been such a fun journey, and we're going to celebrate with a feature-length show covering our favourite moments, and a few of our outstanding guests. We'll look at our favourite Science Fiction - Science Fact stories from the past 3 seasons. We have some shout-outs to our listeners who live in some …

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A Chat with Kate Trefry, writer of Stranger Things: The First Shadow 48:15

12M ago48:15

48:15

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Trefry, one of the writers who worked closely with the Duffer Brothers to bring Netflix's Stranger Things to the screen. Now she has brought the Stranger Things lore to the stage with The First Shadow, now playing in London, UK, soon to be on Broadway. Kate tells us about her path to working on Stranger Things…

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A Chat with Rebecca Thorne 45:01

12M ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, we sit down with fantasy and sci-fi author, Rebecca Thorne. We cover a lot of fun stuff and dive into topics like 'Cozy Fantasy', and her Tomes and Tea series. We also look at her 5 Sentence Method for aspiring authors (also a great read) and find out how she uses her ADHD as a writing superpower. She is on a book tour this spring,…

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TFTB Book Club: The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey 38:18

1y ago38:18

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On this episode of TFTB we review The Expanse - the whole series, by James S.A. Corey. We are big fans of these novels, and the show, so if you're into the Expanse, or happen to be Expanse-curious, this is the episode for you. We also challenge the idea that Mars is the best planetary neighbour for colonization, and circle back to Karl Schroeder's …

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A Chat with BH Panhuyzen 38:31

1y ago38:31

38:31

BH (Brian Henri) Panhuyzen has published four works of fiction a collection of short stories and three novels, along with stories in literary and speculative fiction magazines. Kevin and Tristan have a great chat with Brian about his latest novel, A Tidy Armageddon. We also talk about anti-consumerism, his software development background, music and…

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TFTB Extra: Highlights from Toronto ComiCon Sci-Fi/Fantasy Pop Quiz 15:12

1y ago15:12

15:12

"Do you know who the 8th Doctor was? Or how many miles it is from Hobbiton to Mordor? Join us for this interactive panel as we ask the audience fun questions of all kinds. Prizes to be handed out to the highest scoring nerds!" This episode consists of some of the highlights from our panel at Toronto Comicon 2024. Please let us know if there is a bo…

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A Chat with Richard K. Morgan 55:40

1y ago55:40

55:40

Kevin and Tristan sit down with multi-award winning author, Richard Morgan. Richard wrote the cyberpunk thriller novel, Altered Carbon, that was adapted for a series on Netflix. He talks to us about writing for Marvel, video games, and his latest novel. We also talk about Mars, punk-isms, social-politics and more. Please let us know if there is a b…

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TFTB Book Club: The Thousand Earths by Stephen Baxter 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

In this episode we review The Thousand Earths, by Stephen Baxter. This was an interesting book, but we're not in agreement on this one. On Science Fiction - Science Fact we look at bringing loved ones back from the dead using AI. If this sounds like a Black Mirror episode you'd be right. We also get into the book of the month, and we've got a prett…

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Emerging Authors: Adrian M. Gibson 34:40

1y ago34:40

34:40

This month we begin our long-awaited 'Emerging Author Series.' Adrian Gibson will introduce us to fungal punk, and we will chat about his new self published book, Mushroom Blues, which will be available March 19th 2024. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach …

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A Chat with Joe Haldeman 33:35

1y ago33:35

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On the show this week is science fiction legend, Joe Haldeman. If you read sci-fi, you've probably read, or at least heard of The Forever War. Perhaps the first anti-war science fiction book written by a veteran. Joe is one of the few authors to have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and he is also a lifetime member and past president of the Sci…

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TFTB Book Club: Take Us To Your Chief by Drew Hayden Taylor 36:44

1+ y ago36:44

36:44

In this episode we look at brain hacking on ‘Science Fiction - Science Fact’, and ask the critical question: If you’re holding in a fart would you unintentionally broadcast it to the world? We also share what else we've been reading which includes; Wise Man's Fear, The Lord of The Rings, The Nexus Trilogy, The Nature of Oaks, System Collapse, and T…

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A Chat with Drew Hayden Taylor 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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Joining us on the Bridge is award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker, and lecturer, Drew Hayden Taylor. Originally from Curve Lake First Nations, in Central Ontario, Drew has spent the last two decades travelling the world and writing about it from the indigenous perspective. In this episode, we discuss his upcoming work, and his boo…

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A Chat with Joel Fishbane, Author and Story Analyst 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

39:07

If you're working on your next novel or screenplay, this is the episode for you. This week on TFTB we sit down with award-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, Joel Fishbane. In addition to being a celebrated author, Joel is also a story analyst who assists writers and studios in developing screenplays. Joel gives us some advice on develo…

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A Chat with Dennis E. Taylor 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

In this episode we sit down for a chat with celebrated Sci-Fi author, Dennis E. Taylor. He is probably best known for his Bobiverse Series. The books look at how uploaded consciousness, and self-replication could be used to explore interstellar space - and the risks of cryogenically freezing your brain! We also get some hints on what Dennis is work…

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TFTB Book Club: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 36:17

1+ y ago36:17

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In this episode we introduce James, a new voice on the bridge. We discuss the book of the month, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. We also chat about a few other books we've been reading such as Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe, System Collapse and Rendezvous with Rama. Please let us know if ther…

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A Chat with Ryka Aoki 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

34:55

In this episode, Sam and Tristan sit down with Ryka Aoki to talk art, music, writing, and personal journeys. Ryka is a poet, composer, teacher, and novelist. If you enjoyed ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ you’ll be as excited as we are about this one. ‘Light From Uncommon Stars’ was an Alex, and Otherwise Award winner, and a finalist for the Hugo, Locu…

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TFTB Book Club: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini 39:31

1+ y ago39:31

39:31

In this episode, we review Christopher Paolini's first significant foray into the Sci-fi genre: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. We also consider what it might be like to live in an asteroid with self-replicating robot friends as company. Strange, we know... but someone has devised a way to do it, and it's pretty cool. We also chat about what we're watc…

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Trivia from the Bridge with Peter Watts & MJ Kuhn 49:39

1+ y ago49:39

49:39

Peter and MJ join us for another Trivia from the Bridge episode in which they are tested on their science fiction and fantasy knowledge. Many of the questions are tailored to our guests to incite interesting conversation regarding their writing and interests. Peter's website: rifters.com MJ's website: mjkuhn.com SFF Addicts Podcast on Apple, YouTub…

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A Chat with Alix E. Harrow 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

Join us as we sit down with NYT bestselling author Alix Harrow. Her work has earned her a Hugo, the shortlist for the Nebula, the World Fantasy Award, a Locus, and the Southern Book Prize. We talk about her latest work, Starling House, which is a gothic fantasy coming out in October. We also get some book recommendations and the pleasure of chattin…

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A Chat with Andy Weir, author of The Martian & Project Hail Mary 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

In this episode, we sit down with a fan favourite. Our listeners already know Andy Weir as the author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. We chat about getting books made into movies, how to create a believable alien, and his latest work; Project Hail Mary. Andy also reveals some Easter eggs for the first time, so be sure to hang out to the end f…

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TFTB Book Club: The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

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Annnnd we're back! After taking a hiatus this summer, we're ready to launch our 3rd season - and we have some great interviews in store for you. In this episode, we've got Science Fiction - Science Fact, we share what we've been reading over the summer, we review Kurt Vonnegut's second novel, The Sirens of Titan (Spoiler: Sam managed to upset Trist…

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A Chat with Neill Blomkamp & Peter Watts - The Extended Cut 1:27:25

1+ y ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Listeners of TFTB could always use a little more Peter Watts. And because Neill Blomkamp's new film, Gran Turismo, opens this week - here is the extended recording. The original release of this episode was 8/21/2021 We sit down with Hollywood Director, Producer, Writer and Animator, Neill Blomkamp, and Hard-Sci-fi author Peter Watts. For this grand…

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Trivia from the Bridge with Joseph Marcell & David Menkin 55:56

2y ago55:56

55:56

Joseph Marcell (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, King Lear, Doctor Who) and David Menkin (Final Fantasy XVI, Thunderbirds Are Go, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga) join us on the bridge to play a quiz game that prompts insightful conversation and interesting stories from both of these fantastic talents. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on App…

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Year Two: A Look Back at Our Second Season 29:36

2y ago29:36

29:36

As we wrap our second season, we reflect on our favourite moments of the year. We had 27 guests on the show; authors, a few scientists, and even a couple who may have played one on TV. We will share our highlights and some indelible moments. We also talk about some of our favourite books from season 2 and preview what's to come in the fall. Please …

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TFTB Book Club: Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds 41:05

2y ago41:05

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In this episode, we look at the problem of artificial gravity and a creative solution to the problem. We also have some beach reads for your Summer reading list and our next book of the month. We then travel back to the year 2000 to review Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds. This is the first novel of what would become a highly regarded series t…

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