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Tales From The Bridge

Sam, Kevin, James, Hannah, Ryan, Tristan

Tales From The Bridge discusses science fiction books & films, and talks to the people that create them.Join Kevin, James, Sam, Hannah, Ryan & Tristan as they cover the best in science fiction, from books to television and film. We also geek out on cutting-edge concepts in our news segment, Science Fiction-Science Fact.Subscribe, follow, like, and leave a review. We"d love to hear from you!

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39:30

A Chat with Edward Ashton, Author of Mickey 7

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2025/03/19

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 familiar with Anti-Matter Blues, the sequel to Mickey 7. The Fourth Consort is his latest work, and you can also check out Mal Goes to War and Three Days

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43:31

TFTB Film Club: Donnie Darko (2001)

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2025/03/05

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 alternate reality? Or a cry for help? We cover it all, and we’d love to get your take. Let us know on our socials below! Please let us know if there i...

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TFTB Book Club: Service Model by Adrian Tchaikovsky

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2025/02/19

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 more about this in... the future. We also talk about what else we're reading and unveil the next book of the month, which may come as a surpr...

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52:14

A Chat with Neil Clarke

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2025/02/05

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 also a three-time Hugo Award winner for Best Editor-Short Form and a four-time winner of the Chesley Award for Best Art Director. In the seventeen years

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37:31

A Chat with Ben Berman Ghan

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2025/01/22

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 TFTB, and we strongly encourage you to check out his work.Ben's Website: https://inkstainedwreck.ca/about/ Clarkesworld:

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45:37

A Chat with James Rollins

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2025/01/08

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 more about what James is up to here: https://jamesrollins.com/ Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You ...

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45:29

Another Chat with Dennis E. Taylor

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2024/12/23

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 at what's next for the series, and some of his other projects. Dennis has a great Newsletter that we recommend, and you can find it here: ht...

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43:21

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

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2024/12/11

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 company called Expanding Universe. Under this shingle, they will be able to seamlessly transition their work from book to screen, and word is... that t...

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34:29

TFTB Film Club: Cocoon (1985)

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2024/11/27

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 light these kinds of stories anymore. Or do they? Let us know what you think using the links below. Let’s make our way over to the Bridge!Please let ...

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46:38

A Chat with Andrew Kolb

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2024/11/13

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've got plenty to cover. Check out Andrew's website here: https://www.kolbisneat.com/, and his Instagram is a must-follow here:

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44:17

A Chat with Travis Baldree

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2024/10/30

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 ground, and it was great to have Travis on the show.Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to...

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43:00

TFTB Film Chat with Scott Ryan

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2024/10/16

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 need to hear. We had a lot of fun, and Scott made some points that are pretty tough to argue. Make sure to check out Scott's website, and all the c...

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44:57

A Chat with Claire North

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2024/10/02

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 as much as we did. Check out Claire’s website: https://www.clairenorth.com/ she is a prolific, and highly talented writer, and you’ll find lots of g...

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34:52

TFTB Book Club: Recursion by Blake Crouch

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2024/09/18

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 graphic novel. Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on ...

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TFTB Film Club: Blade Runner (1982)

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2024/09/04

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.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 us on our social...

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37:25

TFTB Book Club: The First 15 Lives of Harry August by...

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2024/08/21

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 this one, we hope you enjoy!Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author yo...

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52:06

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

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2024/08/07

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. Peter's website: rifters.comRichard's website: richardkmorgan.comPlease let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you wan...

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40:48

TFTB Film Club: Alien (1979)

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2024/07/31

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, and our movie selections will have to be chosen in alphabetical order. So our next film choice will start with a B, and we're betting that you can gu...

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54:30

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

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2024/07/24

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 often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Keep an eye out for part 2 in a couple of weeks.Peter's website: rifters.comRichard's website: richa...

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41:12

A Chat with R.R. Virdi

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2024/07/10

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, Shepherd of Light. 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...

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