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If This Goes On (Don"t Panic): Science Fiction, Fantasy & Progressive Politics

Bringing hope to the world through Speculative Fiction. Interviews with Science Fiction and Fantasy writers, gamers, creators, and activists.

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07:36

Book Navigator: Seeds for the Swarm by Sim Kern

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2023/02/11

In this episode of the Book Navigator column Navarre Bartz reviews Seeds for the Swarm by Sim Kern published in 2023 by Stelliform Press. You can purchase the book here. Or here: https://www.stelliform.press/index.php/product/seeds-for-the-swarm-by-sim-kern/

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01:01:33

Martha Wells

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2023/01/28

In this episode, Alan and Diane chat with author, Martha Wells, about Neurodiversity, writing action scenes, the origins of ART (the sentient spaceship), developing humor in writing, and Martha's new book. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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25:18

World Con 80 with Charlie Stross

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2022/12/27

In this live episode, Alan interviews one and only Charlie Stross. They discuss the Laundry Files, Corporations as AIs, politics, and much more. Charlie's Twitter: @cstross Mastadon: wandering.shop/@cstross Blog: http://www.antipope.org/charlie/ If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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23:20

World Con 80 with Jess Cho

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2022/12/16

In this live episode, Alan interviews up-and-coming poet and writer Jess Cho. They discuss the importance of speculative poetry, the need for a better poetry community, Alan's controversial poetry career, and Jess' aspirations. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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07:54

Bailey's Books: World Spanning Cities, Psychic...

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2022/12/07

In this episode Alan Reviews: Polis: Tales of the One City edited by Todd Sanders by Air & Nothingness Press The Emergent by Nadia Afifi by Flame Tree Press The Cursed Titans by Ricardo Victoria by Artemesia Publishing Test Drive: A Novel by Patrick McGinty published by Propellor Books

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59:44

Chokepoint Capitalism with Rebecca Giblin & Cory...

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2022/11/28

In this episode, Alan and Cat chat with law professor and author Rebecca Giblin and author, activist, and journalist Cory Doctorow about monopsony, how creators can fight back against the controlling corporations, Harlan Ellison, and their new book Chokepoint Capitalism. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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01:11:21

Wizard of Joy with Zig Zag Claybourne

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2022/11/14

In this episode, Alan and Cat chat with author, Zig Zag Claybourne, about writing joy, creating a unique voice, Alan Moore, the X-Men, and Star Trek. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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19:06

Publishing in Africa: WorldCon 80 with Oghenechovwe...

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2022/10/31

In our 4th audio column about publishing in Africa we chat with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki about his experience at World Con 80 (also known as ChiCon). We discuss his travel difficulties, how he felt about being nominated, and his hopes for future World Cons.

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20:31

World Con 80 with Ellen Datlow

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2022/10/22

In this live episode, Alan interviews the legendary editor Ellen Datlow. They discuss how William Gibson was discovered, hope in horror, her influence on science fiction and horror, among other topics. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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23:33

World Con 80 with Arley Sorg

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2022/10/11

In this live episode, Alan interviews the award winning editor and interviewer Arley Sorg. They discuss the future of Fantasy Magazine, the magazine's mission, and interviewing science fiction and fantasy authors. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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01:02:06

The Character of Solarpunk with Sim Kern

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2022/09/29

Episode 30. In this episode, Alan and Diane chat with author and journalist, Sim Kern, about their new collection, space billionaires, and writing good characters. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.

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29:55

Bonus Episode: World Con 80 with Hugo, Girl

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2022/09/09

In this live episode, Alan interviews the Hugo nominated creators of the Hugo, Girl podcast. They discuss their favorite bad Hugo winners, how they develop the podcast, and how they feel about the nomination.

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55:28

Queen of African Horror with Nuzo Onoh

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2022/08/28

Episode 29. Halloween comes early in this episode. Alan chats with with the African Queen of Horror, Nuzo Onoh about her work. They also discuss living through a civil war, the horror genre, and non-western story structures.

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07:07

Bailey's Books: Bangladeshi Cyber Punk & Botswanan...

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2022/08/09

In this episode Alan reviews: The Silence of The WiltingSkin by Tlotlo Tsamaase Kundo Wakes Up by Saad Hossain Cyber Mage by Saad Hossain

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01:02:51

Choose Your Own Adventure with Kazim Ali.

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2022/07/21

Episode 28. In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with with author, poet, translator, professor and editor Kazim Ali about his Choose Your Own Adventure novel: Citidal of Whispers. They also discuss Choose Your Own Adventure history, writing branching story lines, D&D, and how to get involved in social causes.

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01:13:53

Bonus Episode: Using Science Fiction and Fantasy to...

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2022/07/11

In this panel recorded at the Writer's Conduit Conference in 2022, we discuss topics like: Why is SFF good at discussing social norms, is it a moral imperative for writers to resist norms, and how do you write effective arguments. Panel guests include: Alan Bailey (Moderator), Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Arula Ratnakar, Diane Morrison, and Abriana Tuller.

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09:13

Spec Fic Partisan: Sourweird Manifesto with Rick...

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2022/06/25

In our 4th Spec Fic Partisan audio column Rick addresses Charlie Jane Ander's Sweetweird Manifesto. If you're not sure what that is, you can find it here. Rick also discusses microgenres and why they are actually a good thing, especially for indie and small press authors. This episode is a bit fuzzier than usual, apologies.

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12:28

Publishing in Africa: Publishing Platforms Or the...

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2022/05/25

In our 3rd audio column about publishing in Africa we chat with Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki about how Africans are being deplatformed within the publishing business. We also discuss the The Emeka Walter Dinjos Memorial Award For Disability In Speculative Fiction. As this episode was recorded before the 2022 Nebulas, we'd also like to congratulate Oghenechovwe on his award.

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01:11:42

Queen of Static/Queen of Swords LIVE with Matthew...

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2022/05/17

Episode 27. In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with author Matthew Kressel and Author/Editor/Publisher Catherine Lundoff. They discuss Matt's new novel Queen of Static, expectations when marketing books, and greening your office. They also announce that audio columns will be released seperately as their own mini-episodes for future episodes.

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01:22:01

Our Shared Storm with Andrew Dana Hudson & Book...

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2022/04/16

Episode 26. In this episode, Diane and Alan chat with author Andrew Dana Hudson. They discuss Andrew's book Our Shared Storm: A Novel of Five Climate Futures, climate change, and Solarpunk. Alan also reviews 3 books including: The year’s Best African Speculative Fiction 2021 by Oghenechevwe Donald Eckpeki published by Jembefola Press 2021 The Withered King by Ricardo Victoria by Artemesia Publishing 2019 Missing Signal by Seb Doubinsky published by Meerkat Press 2018

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