148 episodes
Androids and Assets - The Complete Package AssetDroid
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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A weekly podcast exploring the hidden meaning in all our favourite science fiction and fantasy worlds.
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Obi-Jaaan Ft. Dr. Justin
Recorded on June 8, Star Wars correspondent and newly minted PHD Justin comes on the Pod to talk about the latest D+ Series Obi-Wan. We talk about how the Monarchy of Alderan works inside the Galactic Republic/Empire and our predictions for the last two episodes of the run.
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Project for the New Aerospace Century
The boys get down to brass tacks about Andy Weir's 2021 book, Project Hail Mary, and how it explains our inability to address climate change.
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How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav
We are looking back on the 1989 classic How to Get Ahead in Advertising. For a deep dive on the intersection of psychology and commerce we are joined by Hugo nominated Blogger and long time friend of the show Olav.
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Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter
The TV show version of the Expanse ended months ago. Now get our expanded criticisms on the shows final season and our big picture takes the Expanse Franchise, and what we really think about Basic.
PS The show is entering a new phase, and we will only be doing one episode a month. So you will get one more episode on April and then monthly after that. We appreciate your patience. -
The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi
Marshall and Stephen are joined by the dynamic and entertaining John Scalzi to talk about his new book, The Kaiju Preservation Society.
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The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia
Marshall and Stephen are joined by returning guest Gautam Bhatia to talk about his recently released novel The Horizon.
Works Mentioned
Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
Planetary Mine by Martín Arboleda
Aurora Rising originally titled The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds
The Reality Dysfunction by Peter F. Hamilton
Echopraxia by Peter Watts
Economic Science Fictions edited by William Davies
Customer Reviews
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I’ve only ever listened to the ds9 episodes so i just think of this as the best Star Trek podcast i listen to. The hosts don’t know as much about Trek many other podcasts but they know way more about the real world than any of them, and the way ds9 reflects the culture that created it, as with all Trek, is always the most interesting approach.
Commentary Supreme
Androids and Assets is one of those fantastic shows that digs into the media ideas and issues that great SF/F often explores. From economic issues to futurism to surveillance to algorithms and even socialism, this show does a fantastic job exploring the myriad things that SF/F has to offer.
If you're a fan of shows like Our Opinions Are Correct or Words to That Effect, this show is right up your alley!