Joining us on the Bridge is author, illustrator, and game designer, Andrew Kolb. Andrew has just released his third Tabletop Role Playing Game; Wonderland, which is out now. We had a great time talking about RPGs, and game design. Andrew is also a prolific artist and illustrator whose work draws on some of our favourite themes here on TFTB, so we've got plenty to cover. Check out Andrew's website here: https://www.kolbisneat.com/, and his Instagram is a must-follow here: https://www.instagram...

In this episode we sit down with New York Times best selling Fantasy author, Travis Baldree. If you haven’t read Legends and Lattes, we highly recommend it. The series falls into an emerging sub-genre that we’ve covered in the past called ‘cozy fantasy’. It’s nice escape for those looking for a nice low-key read. Our conversation covered a lot of ground, and it was great to have Travis on the show.Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to...

We're excited to have Scott Ryan on the Bridge this week. Scott is the author of The Last Days of Letterman, and best-seller, Moonlighting: An Oral History. We dig into his latest book The Last Decade of Cinema, which argues that the 1990s was the last decade of truly original film. We also get his take on Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek, which you need to hear. We had a lot of fun, and Scott made some points that are pretty tough to argue. Make sure to check out Scott's website, and all the c...

You may have already listened to our episode where we talk about The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. We liked the book so much… we wanted to see if we could have a chat with the author. Sure enough, Claire North (aka Catherine Webb), was kind enough to join us on the bridge, and we really had a great time. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Check out Claire’s website: https://www.clairenorth.com/ she is a prolific, and highly talented writer, and you’ll find lots of g...

In this episode we discuss our book of the month, Recursion by best selling author, Blake Crouch. We also get into some science news, and share the other books and media that we’ve been enjoying. We have a special guest as well, so be sure to forgive us for that. Finally, as always, we have our next book of the month, which also includes a bonus graphic novel. Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on ...

In this episode of TFTB Film Club we look at Ridley Scott’s, Blade Runner! It’s not all fun and games though, it’s a dark film and so was our discussion. There is also a controversial opinion on Harrison Ford… We also name our next film of the month and apparently we are still happily stuck in the 80s. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge.Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social...

In this episode we cover our book of the month: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North. This book was was a critically acclaimed success, and has become a word of mouth bestseller. Be sure to add it to your Summer reading list. We also look at a study that searched for travellers from the future. So… pretty typical TFTB fun on this one, we hope you enjoy!Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author yo...

Back on the bridge this week with hope, sunshine, and rainbows, are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. In Part Two of our conversation we are informed of our pending doom in the most delightful manner. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Peter's website: rifters.comRichard's website: richardkmorgan.comPlease let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you wan...

Here at TFTB, we find ourselves talking about Science Fiction movies almost as much as we talk about Science Fiction books. So as a companion to our Book Club episodes, we are going to start a Film Club. For our first discussion, we've decided to talk about a classic; Alien (1979). For future episodes, we're going to make it more of a challenge, and our movie selections will have to be chosen in alphabetical order. So our next film choice will start with a B, and we're betting that you can gu...

Joining us on the bridge this week are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. It’s not everyday that you get this kind of twofer, and this conversation goes there. So much so, that we had to break it into two parts. So lots of doubles happening here. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Keep an eye out for part 2 in a couple of weeks.Peter's website: rifters.comRichard's website: richa...

In this episode, we sit down with Fantasy author, R.R. Virdi. We discuss The First Binding, along with his latest work. We get into comparative fiction and mythology through a South Asian lens. This takes us into language and storytelling with a South Asian frame narrative. We also discuss his latest foray into Science Fiction and the Space Opera, Shepherd of Light. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always...

In this episode, we discuss The Three Body Problem, by Liu Cixin, and things get grim. In Science Fiction - Science Fact we also look at alien life, the Ferme paradox, and the notion of evolutionary filters that limit the longevity of civilizations - which is why they aren't calling. A new study applies all of this to Artificial Intelligence, and it's worth a listen. We'll set aliens and doom aside to chat about what we've been up to in books, film, and even some travel. We also pick our next...

In this episode, we chat with Science Fiction literary icon, Robert Silverberg. Named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, Robert has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. A list of his writing credits would be too long to list here, but chances are excellent that you've read his work in some form. As an alumnus of the Golden Science Fiction era, he has incredible stories to share, and we got to scratch the surface during his visit to The Bridge. Check out Robert Silverberg's web...

We're excited to have Wes Ball join us on the bridge. Wes is the director of newest addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes tells us about adapting the graphic novels of David Peterson's Mouse Guard for the screen and his experience creating animated shorts that lead to his film directing career. We talk about computerized apes, regular humans and a bunch more. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you...

We have somehow managed to hit 100 episodes! It's been such a fun journey, and we're going to celebrate with a feature-length show covering our favourite moments, and a few of our outstanding guests. We'll look at our favourite Science Fiction - Science Fact stories from the past 3 seasons. We have some shout-outs to our listeners who live in some pretty cool places around the world. We'll also discuss our favourite books, and what else we're watching and reading. It was a lot of fun to put ...

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Trefry, one of the writers who worked closely with the Duffer Brothers to bring Netflix's Stranger Things to the screen. Now she has brought the Stranger Things lore to the stage with The First Shadow, now playing in London, UK, soon to be on Broadway. Kate tells us about her path to working on Stranger Things eight years ago, to writing the final episodes and adapting a new story for the theatre. Kate is fun and hilarious to chat with. We hope you...

In this episode, we sit down with fantasy and sci-fi author, Rebecca Thorne. We cover a lot of fun stuff and dive into topics like 'Cozy Fantasy', and her Tomes and Tea series. We also look at her 5 Sentence Method for aspiring authors (also a great read) and find out how she uses her ADHD as a writing superpower. She is on a book tour this spring, so be sure to check out her site to see if she'll be at a bookstore near you! Link below. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to rev...

On this episode of TFTB we review The Expanse - the whole series, by James S.A. Corey. We are big fans of these novels, and the show, so if you're into the Expanse, or happen to be Expanse-curious, this is the episode for you. We also challenge the idea that Mars is the best planetary neighbour for colonization, and circle back to Karl Schroeder's argument for Venus. We'll also share what other sci-fi books, comics, and shows that we're enjoying such as Dune Part 2 and...

BH (Brian Henri) Panhuyzen has published four works of fiction a collection of short stories and three novels, along with stories in literary and speculative fiction magazines. Kevin and Tristan have a great chat with Brian about his latest novel, A Tidy Armageddon. We also talk about  anti-consumerism, his software development background, music and our fascination with the apocalypse. https://brianpanhuyzen.com/ Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you...

 "Do you know who the 8th Doctor was? Or how many miles it is from Hobbiton to Mordor? Join us for this interactive panel as we ask the audience fun questions of all kinds. Prizes to be handed out to the highest scoring nerds!" This episode consists of some of the highlights from our panel at Toronto Comicon 2024. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us...

Kevin and Tristan sit down with multi-award winning author, Richard Morgan. Richard wrote the cyberpunk thriller novel, Altered Carbon, that was adapted for a series on Netflix. He talks to us about writing for Marvel, video games, and his latest novel. We also talk about Mars, punk-isms, social-politics and more. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at...

In this episode we review The Thousand Earths, by Stephen Baxter.  This was an interesting book, but we're not in agreement on this one.  On Science Fiction - Science Fact we look at bringing loved ones back from the dead using AI.  If this sounds like a Black Mirror episode you'd be right.  We also get into the book of the month, and we've got a pretty great pick for you this month. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast!...

This month we begin our long-awaited 'Emerging Author Series' where we sit down with a rising talent in the SFF world.  We're starting strong with Adrian M. Gibson.  Adrian will introduce us to Fungal Punk, and we will chat about his new book Mushroom Blues, which will be available March 19th 2024. Adrian is a Canadian speculative fiction author, podcaster and illustrator. In 2021, he created the SFF Addicts podcast, which he co-hosts with fellow author M. J. Kuhn. The two host in-depth...

On the show this week is science fiction legend, Joe Haldeman. If you read sci-fi, you've probably read, or at least heard of The Forever War. Perhaps the first anti-war science fiction book written by a veteran. Joe is one of the few authors to have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and he is also a lifetime member and past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).  We talk about his friendship with Robert A. Heinlein, politics in sci-fi, and the evolution of...