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Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang

Lore Party Media

Science Fiction Book Club is a podcast for bookworms and stargazers. In every episode, hosts Abu and Obssa dive into the pages of their favorite science fiction novels to break down the big ideas and ask the nerdy questions. This isn"t just a generic book review podcast – it"s a show made for and with a community of passionate sci-fi fans. So join the club, and get reading! New episodes every other Thursday.

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30:58

The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate (Exhalation) by...

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/09/11

Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Exhalation by Ted Chiang. They dive into the first short story in the collection, The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate, and explore the power of storytelling to change our perspective on life.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Keep up

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68:02

Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E....

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/08/28

Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠⁠⁠Parable of the Sower⁠ by Octavia Butler. They explore how Lauren Olamina embodies an ideal leader, the evolution of religion in the face of scientific understanding, and the importance of community and connection in survival.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode:

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64:33

Parable of the Sower (Earthseed #1) by Octavia E....

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/08/14

Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa begin their read-through of ⁠⁠Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler. They reflect on the relevance of Butler's work in today's society, highlighting the prophetic nature of her writing and the urgent themes that resonate with contemporary issues. In their takeaways, they analyze the character of Lauren as an unreliable narrator, and the dangers of denial in the face of change.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep the

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25:45

Murderbot (Episode 10)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/07/11

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the season one finale of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule:

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15:50

Murderbot (Episode 9)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/07/04

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the ninth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule:

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17:39

Murderbot (Episode 8)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/06/27

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the eighth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule:

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13:35

Murderbot (Episode 7)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/06/20

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the seventh episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule:

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17:40

Murderbot (Episode 6)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/06/13

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the sixth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about

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14:42

Murderbot (Episode 5)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/06/06

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the fifth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad

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15:23

Murderbot (Episode 4)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/05/30

In this bonus episode, ⁠⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the fourth episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠⁠Murderbot⁠⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices

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15:36

Murderbot (Episode 3)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/05/23

In this bonus episode, ⁠Abu⁠⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the third episode of the Apple TV+ show ⁠Murderbot⁠!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠⁠ (00:00) Intro (00:42) First Impressions (04:31)

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27:48

Murderbot (Episodes 1 and 2)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/05/16

In this bonus episode, Abu⁠⁠ and Obssa share their thoughts on the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ show Murderbot!Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod⁠ Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4⁠ Watch the video version of this episode: ⁠www.youtube.com/@loreparty⁠ Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2⁠ (00:00) Intro (01:22) First Impressions (07:41)

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52:52

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by...

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/05/08

Abu⁠ and Obssa complete their read-through of ⁠Artificial Condition⁠ by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot's trauma on Ganaka Pit and how the bot's fears could be interpreted through Adlerian psychology.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule:

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61:28

Severance Season 2 (Episodes 6-10)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/05/01

In this bonus episode, ⁠Abu⁠ and Obssa reintegrate with their innies to discuss the stunning conclusion of Severance season two.Get bonus content and helpful reading materials: https://www.patreon.com/scifibookclubpod Keep the conversation going in our free Discord: https://discord.gg/bVrhwWm7j4 Watch the video version of this episode: www.youtube.com/@loreparty Keep up with this season’s reading schedule: https://tinyurl.com/sfbc-season2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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50:00

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by...

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/04/24

Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Artificial Condition by Martha Wells. They discuss Murderbot beginning to embrace its personhood, and the affect of social interaction on creating self identity.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions:

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58:23

Mickey7 by Edward Ashton I Ch. 18-27

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/04/10

Abu and Obssa complete their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They discuss the book's lack of depth despite its interesting premise, and explore the transporter paradox.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn

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74:27

Mickey7 by Edward Ashton I Ch. 7-17

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/03/27

Abu and Obssa continue their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the current status of cloning technology and the long history of human space colonization.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more

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35:26

Mickey 17 Review

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/03/13

Abu and Obssa share their thoughts on Bong Joon-ho's latest film Mickey 17.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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52:08

Mickey7 by Edward Ashton (ch. 1-6)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/03/06

Abu and Obssa begin their read-through of Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. They explore the origins of the book's publication (and the movie deal) and break down the central philosophical questions at the heart of the story.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions:

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39:00

Severance Season 2 (Episodes 1-5)

Science Fiction Book Club: Ted Chiang ·

2025/02/27

In this bonus episode, Abu and Obssa take the elevator down to the severed floor to share their thoughts on the brilliant first five episodes of Severance season two.Join our Patreon for bonus content and helpful reading materials Join our Discord to keep the conversation going Subscribe on YouTube to watch the video version of this episode Check our Season 2 Schedule to keep up with the reading assignments Email us your thoughts and questions: scifibookclubpod@loreparty.com Learn more about your

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