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Tales From The Bridge

Tristan, Sam, Kevin, James

Tales From The Bridge is a podcast where we discuss science fiction books and chat with the authors.Join Tristan, Kevin, James, and Sam as they cover the best in sci-fi, 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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43:23

TFTB Film Club: Jupiter Ascending (2015)

Tales From The Bridge ·

2026/01/07

TFTB Film Club is back, and apologies in advance. Our Film Clubbers decided to review the much maligned, Jupiter Ascending from 2015. When this came out, the unfortunate reviewer assigned from The Guardian called this film “…absolute nonsense” with “…dialogue that would make George Lucas cringe.” For reasons we can’t truly justify, we’re bringing it back. Come circle the drain with us one more time, we promise to make it fun. You can also us know if there's a book or film that you want ...

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37:28

TFTB Book Club: The Humans by Matt Haig

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2025/12/24

Is the human race redeemable? On this episode of TFTB we dive into our book of the month; The Humans, by Matt Haig. This book serves as a fun introduction to some interesting concepts, and worth a look. On Science Fiction-Science Fact, we have news on the development of an actual Warp drive for Faster Than Light travel. Hint: We’re closer than you think. We also talk about what else we’re reading and watching, and it’s Kevin’s turn to pick our next book of the month. Let us know what you think!You

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54:51

A Chat with M.R. Carey

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2025/12/10

Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

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40:24

TFTB Book Club: Neuromancer by William Gibson

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2025/11/26

On this episode of TFTB, we dig into a science fiction, and cyberpunk classic. Neuromancer was written by William Gibson in 1984, and reading it now will make you appreciate just how far ahead of its time this book was. This series began a sub genre of science fiction that includes The Matrix, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost in a Shell, among others. We’re currently enjoying a golden age in science fiction literature, and it’s fun to see where some of the foundations for this moment came from.&nb...

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TFTB Film Club: Interstellar (2014)

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2025/11/12

On this episode of TFTB Film club we’re talking all things Interstellar. Directed by Christopher Nolan and boasting an all star cast back in 2014. This is one of those films that was both extremely ambitious, and successful, which is why people are still talking about it. People are also still talking about what Matt Damon did. Matt Damon! Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfrom...

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41:29

Claire North is back on the Bridge!

Tales From The Bridge ·

2025/10/29

We’re thrilled to have Claire North back on the program. The last time we spoke with Claire we were talking about her (fantastic) novel The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. During that conversation, Claire mentioned a space opera that she’d been working on, and now it’s here! Slow Gods will be available on November 18th, and we’ve got lots to talk about. For those of you familiar with Claire’s work, it will be no surprise to learn that this is page-turner, and a fresh take on the genre. Do check

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36:48

TFTB Book Club: A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L...

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2025/10/15

This week on TFTB we leave our customary position in orbit, and land on virgin (for us) territory. Romantasy is having a moment, and we've put down our rockets to try and get in touch with our feelings. Or something. Our book of the month is A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen. We conjured up a couple of subject matter experts to guide us through these mysterious lands of spice and smut. Thank you to Miranda and Carolynn for joining us and sharing your perspectives. This book is ...

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44:54

Selected Interview Highlights

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2025/10/01

On this episode of TFTB we pay the price for sleeping through the alarms and missing our studio time. Although, it has been suggested that we may have experienced ‘lost time’ and may find an unexpected result in a future x-ray. Until then, we’ve selected a few of our favourite interview moments for your enjoyment. Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@g...

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41:09

A Chat with Chris Hadfield

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2025/09/17

We’re kicking off our 5th season in style. On this episode of TFTB we sit down with Astronaut and Best Selling Author, Chris Hadfield. Among his many accomplishments he was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, he was a Test Pilot, an Engineer, and now a tech entrepreneur.All of this experience elevates his latest novel, Final Orbit which is the third book in a series that began with the Apollo Murders. We talk about his books, and his new Podcast; Chris Hadfield on Energy

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38:22

TFTB Film Club: Her (2013)

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2025/09/03

Take a deep dive into Her, the Spike Jonze film from 2013. We chat about the themes, performances, writing, and more. Has the concept of this AI based film become prophetic, or is the idea of AI relationships just not that science fiction anymore? Let us know what you think! Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://linktr.ee/tal...

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35:50

Another Chat with Elizabeth Bear!

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2025/08/20

On this episode, we welcome Hugo Award winning author, Elizabeth Bear back to the Bridge. We dig into the latest instalment of the White Space novels, Folded Sky. We also get the latest on the long awaited sequel to Karen Memory. It’s called Angel Maker and (as of this recording), is currently available for preorder. Check the link below. Any opportunity to chat with Elizabeth is just time well spent, and we know you’ll enjoy this one. Check out her website below, lots of cool things are happening

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33:43

TFTB Book Club: When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John...

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2025/08/06

On this episode we discuss what might happen if the moon turned to cheese. It’s a serious question, and we use John Scalzi’s novel, ‘When the Moon Hits Your Eye’ as the foundation for our investigation. Much to learn here. We’ll also look at a unique proposal for interstellar travel on Science Fiction Science Fact, and we’ll chat about the other books and films we’ve been enjoying. A new interstellar propulsion method: T.A.R.S. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MDM1COWJ2Hc Please let us know if there is

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33:07

TFTB Film Club: Gattaca (1997)

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2025/07/23

In this episode of Film Club, we talk about Gattaca, the debut film from director/writer Andrew Niccol. We discuss the performances, the critical reviews, and what questions we were left with after watching. We find out what film we'll be watching next, and end things off with a trivia segment. Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://l...

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TFTB Book Club: Infinity Gate by M.R. Carey

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2025/07/09

On this episode of TFTB we dive into the Infinity Gate, by M.R. Carey. This book has it all, a multi-verse, aliens, quantum physics, and plenty of action. On Science Fiction - Science Fact, we look at the future of doom scrolling, but with mind control. We also take some time to debrief on Andor, and we will have more to come on this... Of course, we also have our next book of the month, and we’ve got a fun one for you. Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the p...

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TFTB Film Club: The Fifth Element (1997)

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2025/06/25

On this episode of TFTB film club we talk about The Fifth Element. It’s been 28 years since this movie came out, does it still hold up? We’re going to let you know. We’ll also chat about some of the runners-up for this episode, and what we’re watching next.Please let us know if there is a movie that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

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45:21

A Chat with Arkady Martine

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2025/06/11

Joining us on TFTB is author, Arkady Martine. Her Texi-calon duology, "A Memory Called Empire" and "A Desolation Called Peace," have each won the Hugo Award for Best Novel. She has also published short stories in numerous publications (links below). Her latest book, Rose/House, was recently re-released by TOR in 2025. Arkady is also an urban planner, a climate policy analyst, and a Byzantine historian. So clearly, no shortage of material to cover here, and we did our best to

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55:00

A Chat with Dave Blass, Production Designer for Star...

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2025/05/28

Joining us on the Bridge this week is Production Designer, David Blass. Known for his work on ‘Star Trek: Picard’, his credits also include The Boys, Preacher, Justified, and many other television series you’ve enjoyed. We had a great conversation with Dave and cover a great deal of ground on this one, from Roger Corman to the importance of Saurian Brandy. Plus, we touch on "765874 - Unification" - the Star Trek-themed short film that you have to see to believe. Settle in and enjoy. Check out...

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50:58

A Chat with Ray Nayler

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2025/05/14

On this episode of TFTB we sit down with Ray Nayler. He is the author of the Locus Award winning The Mountain in the Sea, and he joins us to talk about his latest book, Where the Axe is Buried. A cybernetic novel of political intrigue, revolution, and authoritarianism. Pretty timely themes these days. We also look at how sci-fi can go beyond the science to the social, and become a transformative tool for rethinking the world that we’re living in now. You’re in for a treat.Find out what Ray is up to

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42:53

TFTB Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula...

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2025/04/30

On this episode of TFTB we discuss The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin. First published in 1969 this book was far ahead of its time, and still stands up as excellent progressive science fiction. If you haven’t had the pleasure of enjoying this one, we highly recommend that you add it to your summer reading list. As usual we have a cool Science Fiction-Science Fact for you, and we’ll also chat a bit about what else we’ve been reading and watching. Come join us on The Bridge!Please let us

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38:31

TFTB Film Club: Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

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2025/04/16

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 let us know if there is a film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at

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