science fiction

Ep 83 - The Kaiju Preservation Society

Kaiju are giant, monstrous creatures, like Godzilla, best known for destroying cities and wreaking havoc on the planet. But what if they needed our help to stay safe? If there was a place where kaiju could live without harming our world, and could be potentially hunted or harvested for financial gain, you better believe people would try to take advantage of them! This month we explore that idea in The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

July: The Milky Way by Moiya McTier

August: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree

September: Ray’s Pick

October: Shaun’s Pick

November: Joseph’s Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew

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Ep 82 - Starter Villain

A lot of people dream about a mysterious uncle dying and leaving them money; so much so its a trope in most media. But what if a mysterious uncle did you leave money. And not just a little, millions, billions, even trillions of dollars? That would be awesome! except for the fact its all tied up in his business that you now have to run. The business of being a villain. Oh and your cat has been spying on you for years and was sent by your uncle to do so. That’s exactly what happens to Charlie in this month’s book, Starter Villain by John Scalzi.

June: The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi

July: Joseph’s Pick

August: The Milky Way by Moiya McTier

September: Kris’ Pick

October: Ray’s Pick

November: Shaun’s Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 80 - Wool

We’ve all heard someone say something to the effect of, “that’s just how we do it and always have.” Imagine that being applied to everything in your life; who is allowed to have children, who is in control of the government, why can no one go outside? Now imagine even asking those questions would get you executed. Welcome to the world in the Silo, based on the book Wool by Hugh Howey

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April: Making It So by Patrick Stewart

May: Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 79 - Freedom (TM)

The Daemon continues to spread. The economy is failing. Food and gas prices are through the roof and looting is widespread across the US, and the world. But is the Daemon to blame, or corporations? What if the Daemon is here to save us and help bring forth a new world where people, not businesses, decide our fate? Find out in this month’s book, Freedom (TM) by Daniel Suarez.

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March: Wool by Hugh Howey

April: Making It So by Patrick Stewart

May: Starter Villain by John Scalzi

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 78 - Daemon

Artificial Intelligence is all the rage right now causing people to question its use and how it will effect society. But what if it didn’t take AI to bring down the world we know, what if all it took was a really complex decision tree programmed by a genius and set out upon the world after his death? This month we take a look at the first in a two part series where it happens and even though people die, fortunes are lost and countries could fall, we have to ask, is that a bad thing? Find out in this month’s book, Daemon by Daniel Suarez.

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February: Freedom (TM) by Daniel Suarez

March: Joseph’s Pick

April: Making It So by Patrick Stewart

May: Ray’s Pick

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 75 - #1 in Customer Service: The Complete Adventures of Tom Stranger

What do you do when aliens, or demons, or manatees from an alternate dimension show up on your planet and start destroying everything? Call you insurance agent of course. Hopefully you have a good one like Tom Stranger. This month we read a collection of stories about the man who does everything in his power to ensure his clients have the best customer service experience possible. #1 in Customer Service: The Complete Adventures of Tom Stranger by Larry Correia

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September: How to do Nothing by Jenny Odell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 74 - Earthside

Earth, our Earth at least, continues to fall into chaos. But over in Outland, everything is great. Well, good. Well, ok. Things are going in the dumpster as well. Kevin and Bill continue to find new worlds but most aren’t any place you would want to vacation on. The colony keeps finding more survivors which means more mouths to feed. Monica and B keep running into locals who don’t want to pull their weight or overthrow the colony. So just another day of life in Earthside by Dennis E. Taylor

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August: #1 in Customer Service by Larry Correia

September: How to do Nothing by Jenny Odell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Kris Andrew, Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 67 - Owners Share

It’s the third book in Nathan Lowell’s second Trader’s Tales trilogy, Owner’s Share. Ishmael finds himself essentially fired after learning he is about to become a very wealthy man. But things are looking up, he’s about to be able to start his own shipping company and become his own boss. If he can figure out how to make money with a funky ship that is being sold for scrap, pay off his loan in 90 days and figure out how to teach the new owner of his old employer what she needs to know to run a shipping company.

Next books will be:

January - The Overstory by Richard Powers

February - A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 66 - Captains Share

It’s book two of Nathan Lowell’s second Solar Clipper series, Captain’s Share. Several years have passed, Ishmael is the first mate of the William Tinker and has been married for 7 years. But big things are happening. Ish about to become the captain of his very own ship but like with his previous posting, things are not well on board. Now that he is in charge, let’s watch Ishmael find a way to correct the problems his way.

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November - Owner’s Share by Nathan Lowell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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Ep 65 - Double Share

We’re starting the second trilogy of Nathan Lowell’s Solar Clipper series with Double Share. It’s been four years and Ishmael has graduated from the academy and is on his way to his first posting as a third mate. But the William Tinker is almost the exact opposite of the Lois. Bullying, sexual assault and physical abuse are rampant on board. How can Ish help turn things around? Let’s start with the coffee.

Warning: This book contains descriptions of sexual harassment and abuse. If you are triggered by these items or discussion of them, please be warned or skip this episode and book in the series.

Next books will be:

October - Captain’s Share by Nathan Lowell

November - Owner’s Share by Nathan Lowell

Host: Eugene Stephens

Guest: Ray Andrew, Shaun McLaren

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