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Alternate Futures

Alternate Futures is a podcast where speculative fiction meets real-world change. Join host Edwin H. Rydberg in deep-dive conversations with science fiction authors, futurists, and creative minds as they explore storytelling, emerging technologies, and humanity’s ever-shifting path forward. For writers, sci-fi enthusiasts, and future-curious thinkers alike.

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01:20:44

Episode 17: T.W. Piperbrook - on Zombies and...

Alternate Futures ·

2022/03/04

In this episode, I chat with former punk musician and post-apocalyptic science fiction author T.W. Piperbrook. He shares his early writing experiences submitting stories to publishers as a kid, the use of real experiences in his post-apocalyptic scenarios, the wonders of Kindle Vella, and his feelings when a real *near* apocalypse arrived. Story Intro: Special Delivery Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found

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01:21:59

Episode 16: J.W. Elliot - Anticipating the Future by...

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2022/02/18

In this episode, I chat with historian and science fiction author J.W. Elliot. We discuss topics ranging from crafting longbows and how lessons from The Inquisition can be applied to the present, to the ethical issues of cloning and the challenges of a collective intelligence. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:05:46

Episode 15: Devon C Ford - The Apocalypse isn't as...

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2022/02/04

In this episode, I chat with post-apocalypse author Devon C Ford on topics ranging from channeling his experiences with the best and worst of society into apocalypse survival stories and why living through an 'apocalypse' isn't as fun as writing about one, to why cats are more evolved than humans. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:23:18

Episode 14: M.D. Cooper on writing far future sci-fi,...

Alternate Futures ·

2022/01/21

In this episode, I chat with military SF author M.D. Cooper on how she developed her Aeon-14 far future science fiction universe, what it takes to turn out 100+ books in six years, social and technological considerations on the pathway to interstellar colonization, and some similarities between raising a child and uplifting a civilization. Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, story cube images and story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:18:18

Episode 13: The nature of writing sci-fi, the...

Alternate Futures ·

2022/01/07

In the first Alternate Futures episode of 2022, I chat with Gerald M Kilby on the nature of writing science fiction, the challenging speed of modern technological development for our institutions, and why he aims for creating plausible futures, not perfect predictions. If you'd like to win an audible code for Gerald M Kilby's trilogy The Belt (US and UK only and while supplies last) just send me a request at podcast@alternatefutures.co.uk Story Introduction: Zoom Zapped Further info on this and

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00:16:31

Episode 12: 2021 Wrap-up episode + Giveaway

Alternate Futures ·

2021/12/31

This episode is a short year end wrap-up. I also answer the two questions I've been asking my guests all season, and I give you a story intro teaser for the Fractured Eternity series I'm starting. Finally, I give out details of a New Year giveaway of audible codes for The Belt trilogy by Gerald M. Kilby that runs until January 5, 2022. I hope everyone has a great 2022! Story Intro: Eternity Awaits Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story

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01:16:24

Episode 11: Christmas in the Claus-verse with Tony...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/12/22

In this first Alternate Futures Christmas episode, I chat with Tony Bertauski, creator of The Claus-verse, on the business of writing, the fun of developing modern takes on fictional arctic species, and the history and future of The Claus-verse. Story Introduction: Play Things Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk Christmas intro/outro: ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ♫Music By♫ ●Ikson –

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01:14:44

Episode 10: Terraforming, alien life, and the ghost...

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2021/11/05

In this episode, I chat with A.R.K. Watson from South Korea on multiculturalism, terraforming, the nature of alien life, and the ghost in the machine. Story Introduction: Death of a Colony Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:27:27

Episode 9: Being an Indie Author, a Strange...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/10/23

In this episode, I chat with Dietmar Wehr about starting an indie author career later in life, drawing inspiration from the Black Knight satellite, writing galaxy-spanning science fiction, and the fun and frightening aspects of artificial intelligence. Story Introduction: Twilight of the Gods Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:20:08

Episode 8: Cybersecurity, Cyborgs, and Alternate...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/10/07

In this episode, I chat with D.B. Goodin about LitRPG, cybersecurity, and the marvels and terrors of modern technology. Story Introduction: Mind Jacker Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:16:30

Episode 7: The Hidden World and The Symbolism of The...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/09/24

In this episode, I speak with Kerry Boytzun about hidden power structures, neural linguistic programming, and the symbolism of The Matrix. Story Introduction: The Invisible Guardian Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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00:45:24

Episode 6: Working around Grandchildren, The Indie...

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2021/09/11

In this episode, I chat with prolific apocalypse author, composer, and filmmaker Jacqueline M. Druga about scheduling around grandchildren, the indie spirit, and her interest in apocalypse and post-apocalypse stories. Story Introduction: The Chosen Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:02:01

Episode 5: Theology, Free Will, and the Challenges of...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/08/27

In this episode, I chat with Bill Patenaude about the issues of free will, technology, and the role of religion in humanity's future that form the themes of his debut novel A Printer's Choice. Story Introduction: The St. Michael's Emitter Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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01:02:11

Episode 4: Modern Dystopias and the Thought-Provoking...

Alternate Futures ·

2021/08/25

In this episode, dystopian/horror author Mark Gillespie shares his experiences with indie publishing, why he doesn't wear headphones, and his opinions on the scourge of humanity that is reality TV. Story Introduction: A Knight's Revenge Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found atAlternateFutures.co.uk

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00:39:42

Episode 3: Hopeful Apocalypses with Christopher Coates

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2021/08/21

In this episode, talk with Christopher Coates about small towns, big threats, and how it's easier to sleep at night being a paramedic than an IT guy. Christopher's well-grounded life experiences show through in his ultimately hopeful, near future apocalypse novels. Story Introduction: Frozen for the Future Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk

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00:39:32

Episode 2: The Science Fantasy of Ned Marcus

Alternate Futures ·

2021/08/21

In this episode, I chat with Ned Marcus about his debut novel Blue Prometheus and the merger of the science fiction of a trans-dimensional solar empire with the nature magic of an alternate Uranus. Story Introduction: Desert Revelations Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk

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00:16:16

Episode 1: Welcome to Alternate Futures

Alternate Futures ·

2021/08/21

In this episode, I introduce myself (Edwin Rydberg), my science fiction interests, and the structure of the podcast. I also share the first Revenge of the Muse story introduction. Story Introduction: It's a Wacky World Further info on this and other episodes, as well as transcriptions, the story cube images and the story introductions, can be found at AlternateFutures.co.uk

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