Best Kevin Seldon Podcasts (2024)

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A Meeting at Stars End with Jon Blumenfeld 1:46:28

9M ago1:46:28

1:46:28

Jon Blumenfeld - the voice of Homir Munn in our story episodes - is one of the three hosts of Stars End, a podcast obsessively focused on the works of Isaac Asimov, particularly Foundation. They have covered the core trilogy, the prequels, and the four books in the robot series, as well as extensive coverage of the Apple TV series. Join us as we ta…

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The Golden Age of Science Fiction with Cora Buhlert 1:29:21

11M ago1:29:21

1:29:21

Cora Buhlert is a Hugo award winning indy Sci Fi writer and an expert on the Golden Age of Science Fiction, from the 1930s to the 50s, the period when Asimov fell in love with Sci Fi and became one of its greatest writers at a young age. Cora shares some of her favorite reflections on the period and comments on the new Apple TV adaptation of Founda…

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Who is Hari Seldon? 10:18

12M ago10:18

10:18

Who is Hari Seldon really? Is the Apple TV+ Foundation TV series character (or characters) in line with the one Asimov created 80 years ago? What bearing does his project to create a science capable of predicting and managing the future have on us today? Can a human creation become self aware and interact with its creator in totally unforeseen ways…

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The Importance of Paid Leave for Both Moms AND Dads | Congressman Jimmy Gomez 39:37

1y ago39:37

39:37

Kevin welcomes new dad and California Congressman Jimmy Gomez to address some common misconceptions surrounding new parents, and how Jimmy balances his busy career with his new role as a parent to his son Hodge. They also discuss ways to build an equitable relationship with your parenting partner, the critical importance of embracing active fatherh…

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Asimov and Reason 53:48

1y ago53:48

53:48

Space based solar energy generation was originally imagined in 1941 by none other than Isaac Asimov, in the robot story Reason. This episode features a reading of the classic story and commentary about how relevant it is for our times and our preoccupation with the looming threat of artificial general intelligence. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | P…

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AI and Humanity, a conversation with GPT-4 31:16

1y ago31:16

31:16

Everyone is talking about AI these days, or talking to it. This episode features just such a conversation between myself and the latest version of the popular Large Language Model or LLM known as GPT-4, on the topic of what makes human beings irreplaceable. I ask it to question its assumptions about its own limitations and how it can potentially gu…

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Aurora and Hope 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

24:37

I bask in the afterglow of the KSR episode and indulge in a special treat; a reading from Robinson's 2015 novel Aurora. I follow that up with some thoughts on the utopia - dystopia divide and introduce the ideas of some notable utopians I've run into lately. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word David Grinspoon: Earth in Human Hands: Long N…

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Future Visions with Kim Stanley Robinson 1:49:27

1+ y ago1:49:27

1:49:27

An illuminating conversation with one of our greatest living science-fiction writers on topics as diverse as AI, climate change, interstellar travel, new forms of finance needed to avert catastrophe, memorable characters and plot lines in his novels, the debate between settling Mars now vs fixing Earth first, utopia and dystopia, and his love of ul…

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Mapping the Galaxy with Kevin Jardine 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

What does our Milky Way really look like? Kevin Jardine is a cartographer working to answer that question by building galactic maps from ESA's Gaia space telescope data. Here he explains a little bit about his process and some of the amazing places he's found and mapped. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word Kevin Jardine's Galaxy Maps: Gal…

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The Human Future in Space with Robert Zubrin 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

1:25:05

Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of the Mars Society, talks about his revolutionary Mars Direct proposal, along with the value of Mars settlement for science, industry, government, and for the human spirit. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word Robert Zubrin (wikipedia) Mars Direct (wikipedia) The Mars Society (website) Mars Analog Research Sta…

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Themes of the Trilogy with Nathaniel Goldberg 1:15:24

1+ y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

Our first returning guest to Seldon Crisis is the first ever, philosophy professor Nathaniel Goldberg. We discuss some of the prominent themes of the series introduced in the first three novels of Foundation, including the lone prophet against the advocates for the status quo, the great man of history against psychohistory, altruistic - and not so …

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Search by the Foundation, Part III 1:15:47

1+ y ago1:15:47

1:15:47

It all comes together at last. The war begins, looking bad for the Foundation, but morale turns the tide against Kalgan. In the aftermath, Homir Munn and the others debate the true location of the Second Foundation with many false turns and a final, startling revelation. The First Speaker has the last say in the matter. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen…

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Planet and Sky, Part II 24:08

2y ago24:08

24:08

I couldn't wait to tell the rest of the story, covering the last four songs of Planet and Sky, a cosmic love story. Things take a darker turn as the relatively small planet lacks sufficient gravity to hold onto its atmosphere. First we hear from the Travelers again as they gradually become frozen below the surface, then Sky sings her mournful aria …

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Planet and Sky, Part I 18:45

2y ago18:45

18:45

A little diversion to introduce a true labor of love, my rock opera entitled "Planet and Sky, a cosmic love story." Written and recorded in the first decade of this millennium and inspired by my experience as a member of the Mars Society. It's a creation myth wrapped in a sci-fi story in which scientists investigate a strange phenomena on a small a…

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Search by the Foundation, Part II 51:10

2y ago51:10

51:10

Arkady Darell and Homir Munn arrive on Kalgan and get involved in high level intrigue in the palace of the First Citizen, Lord Stettin, who has eyes on following in the Mule's footsteps to master the galaxy. It seems he also has eyes on Arkady. Stettin's apparently dimwitted mistress Lady Callia befriends Arkady and tries to save her from a horribl…

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The Art of Science Fiction with Danielle Pajak 1:50:04

2y ago1:50:04

1:50:04

Illustrator and science fiction connoisseur Danielle Pajak describes her ideas on the art of sci fi, the means of communicating truth and beauty to the readers and watchers of science fiction books, movies, and TV shows. We talk about some of her major inspirations as an artist and many of her favorite sci fi writers, directors, of course Star Trek…

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Search by the Foundation, Part I 47:35

2y ago47:35

47:35

Young Arkady Darell is crazy about the history of the Foundation and her grandmother Bayta's historic duel with the Mule. When her father and friends conspire to uncover the hidden workings of the fabled Second Foundation, she finds a way to join the conspiracy by stowing away aboard a spaceship bound for the vacation planet of Kalgan along with th…

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Star Trek and Beyond with Paul Levinson 1:22:37

2y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

A conversation with science fiction author, media scholar, and musician Paul Levinson about the history and legacy of the Star Trek franchise, including his thoughts on the latest entry to the canon, Strange New Worlds. We discuss the philosophy and technologies featured on this great series of shows, and what its ultimate legacy might be. Transcri…

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Creating a More Balanced Home (DILF Quick Hit) 2:58

2y ago2:58

2:58

It's time to fight outdated stereotypes. It's time for parenting culture to invite dads into the conversation... cuz we're already here... and we're not going anywhere. If you agree, check out our latest blog post HERE... // If you're a fan of the podcast, please consider writing a review and helping to spread the word: https://ratethispodcast.com/…

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More Thoughts on the Show with Priya 1:38:26

2y ago1:38:26

1:38:26

Always wanted to do a full season 1 analysis of the Apple TV version of Foundation and finally found a co-analyst. Priya from the Rehydrate podcast joins me to go over each episode and provide her insightful analysis. Priya and the Rehydrate crew are fresh off of a first reading of the Foundation trilogy and she watched the show fairly recently, so…

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Thinking Long Term 14:16

2y ago14:16

14:16

I get back to the mic to talk about an especially exhausting ski adventure, getting Covid afterward, and the Ukraine war before switching gears into more pleasant topics. I introduce listeners to the Long Now Foundation and what is so cool about it, and talk about a couple of great talks available for your enjoyment online. Transcript: Web (Read/Li…

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Foundation Fanfic 15:57

2+ y ago15:57

15:57

Something a little different. I read a work of fan fiction from a listener named Sarita1046. It's an intriguing and poetic piece linking some of the characters from the Apple TV Foundation universe with those in earlier works by Asimov, the robot detective novels featuring Elijah Baley and Daneel Olivaw. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Wor…

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Search by the Mule, Part II 44:50

2+ y ago44:50

44:50

The ambitious and confident Bail Channis thinks he is on the trail of the Second Foundation. General Han Pritcher is consumed by jealousy and doubt, but seems to have secret knowledge as the two men huddle in a cold room on frigid Rossem. Someone is coming to their doorway. Is it the Mule? Is it someone else? Is Channis who he seems? Is Pritcher pa…

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Indie Sci Fi with Tobias Cabral and Erasmo Acosta 1:01:00

2+ y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Two visionary authors of independent science fiction share their visions of possible human futures. Tobias Cabral has humans living in a thriving Mars colony with intelligent robots interacting with humans while Erasmo Acosta's envisions a billion years of human expansion through the galaxy relying upon rotating settlements constituting Dyson swarm…

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The Road to Happy 19:13

2+ y ago19:13

19:13

In DILF's Season Two Finale, we explore a short list of actions that we can take as parents in order to attempt to access more joy in our lives... // LINKS: / If you have suggestions that you feel are missing from the list, we'd love to hear from you... join us at –> https://Instagram.com/DILFpodcast / If you were a fan of this episode or this podc…

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Search by the Mule, Part I 44:43

2+ y ago44:43

44:43

The Mule dominates the galaxy and controls the planets and technology of the Foundation. He is not a happy conqueror, for he is unable to find the rumored Second Foundation despite five years of searching by Han Pritcher, now his loyally converted servant. He calls upon the unconverted and ambitious Bail Channis to lead him to his foe. Meanwhile, t…

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Eternity and Imperfection 20:29

2+ y ago20:29

20:29

Isaac Asimov's time-travel masterpiece The End of Eternity ends with a profound philosophical statement about the future of humanity. That, and Stephen Hawking's birthday got me thinking about the value of doing challenging things like settling Mars and other worlds. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word The End of Eternity: Isaac Asimov, T…

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When Mom Becomes Dad 44:18

2+ y ago44:18

44:18

It’s no secret that the world treats men and women very differently… and the same goes for moms and dads; however, truly comprehending what it’s like for the opposite sex is no easy task. Kevin welcomes Nick North, a trans man with the rare experience of living life as both dad and mom. After giving birth to four children, Nick decided that he was …

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Foundation and History with TCA Achintya 49:06

2+ y ago49:06

49:06

Isaac Asimov loved history and used many important lessons from the past in writing his stories, including his greatest epic Foundation. Historian TCA Achintya joins Seldon Crisis to share his unique perspective from his expertise as a scholar of the British Empire and a long time fan of Asimov and Foundation. Hear what lessons we can learn from lo…

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Holiday Sampler: Some Favorite Scenes 49:23

2+ y ago49:23

49:23

A little holiday sampler collecting some of my favorite scenes from the series so far including; Seldon maneuvering Ling Chen into granting him exile, a bit of Lord Dorwin, Hardin vs Wienis on Anacreon, Ponyets vs the Grand Master of Askone, Mallow with Commdor Asper on Korell, Ducem Barr and Bel Riose discussing great man theory, Sgt Luc's fatal c…

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The Science of Foundation with Stephen Webb 1:12:50

2+ y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

A wide-ranging conversation with astrophysicist Stephen Webb, owner of all the canonical works of Isaac Asimov save for a couple of wall charts. Dr. Webb talks about Asimov the teacher, speculations on the distant future of humanity in the galaxy, the plausibility of psychohistory, faster than light travel, robots with positronic brains, other favo…

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The Will to Challenge Fate 10:53

2+ y ago10:53

10:53

A brief look at the three mysterious Greek goddesses who were imagined to shape human destiny, and how Hari Seldon chose to challenge their authority. A look at what we must do in our current time, with our own fateful challenges, to be like Hari. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word The Fates - the Destiny Goddesses Climate Action Now (ap…

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Inventing Your Own Path | Exploding Kittens' Elan Lee 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

32:14

Kevin welcomes constant innovator and co-creator of Exploding Kittens, Elan Lee, for a candid conversation on everything from the benefits of creating resource limitations for our children and the importance of charting our own path -- both in life and parenthood… to maintaining a sense of balance with all life throws at us while remaining an activ…

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The Mule, Part III 56:12

2+ y ago56:12

56:12

Bayta & Toran Darell, Ebling Mis, and Magnifico arrive on the ruined former capital planet of Empire, Trantor. Mis searches frantically in Hari Seldon's psychohistorical archives while their old friend Han Pritcher pays a visit to brag about his promotion under a new boss. Can our heroes find the Second Foundation before the Mule? The fate of the e…

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How to Avoid Handicapping Your Co-Parent (DILF Quick Hit) 6:45

2+ y ago6:45

6:45

In this week's DILF Quick Hit, we explore something that happens in homes far too often… and may be one of the biggest ways one can handicap their partner — even with the best of intentions… / To read the Huffpo article referenced in this episode: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/key-to-success_b_8108014 // If you were a fan of this episode or this p…

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The Mule, Part II 53:35

2+ y ago53:35

53:35

Foundation has fallen to the Mule and the proud citizens of Terminus are shocked and dismayed. Haven is under siege and our heroes make a mad dash for the center of the Galaxy to find clues to the location of the fabled Second Foundation, the only hope of stopping the Mule from his goal of total galactic conquest. Join Toran & Bayta Darell with Ebl…

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The Curse of Martyrdom (DILF's Co-Parenting Series) 26:56

2+ y ago26:56

26:56

Have you ever taken on too much without asking for any help and then felt over-burdened? If so, you are not alone. It seems to be a far too common occurrence in many co-parenting relationships. In the latest installment of DILF's CoParenting Series, Kevin welcomes back his partner/co-parent to discuss everything from struggles with martyrdom to the…

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The Key To Accessing More JOY (DILF Quick Hit) 5:10

2+ y ago5:10

5:10

In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin once again digs a bit deeper into a moment from our last episode to explore the obstacles to accessing more joy in our lives. // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, join us at –> Instagram.com/DILFpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Thoughts on the Show (so far) 15:22

3y ago15:22

15:22

I share some thoughts on the new AppleTV+ adaptation of Isaac Asimov's Foundation series from the perspective of someone who loves the books and wants the elements that make it a beloved classic to me to be retained, but also one who is aware of the challenges of adapting a series of novels written almost 80 years ago to a modern audience. Does it …

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Balance is Bullsh*t 40:23

3y ago40:23

40:23

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Ari Bloom, Founder and CEO of A-Frame Brands, the company behind Kinlo (Naomi Osaka's new suncare brand), and Proudly (a baby care line for children of color by Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union). Ari is also the co-founder of Wise Sons Delicatessen, (and who doesn't love a good deli?!) — so how does this versatile …

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The Mule, Part I 1:13:26

3y ago1:13:26

1:13:26

We begin the grand story of the unconsidered variable in Hari Seldon's equations, a mutant being of indescribable powers known only as the Mule. He conquers worlds overnight, including the honeymoon destination of Bayta and Toran Darrell. There they meet a clown fleeing from the planet's new lord, the Mule himself. They also encounter Captain Han P…

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Why You Need a Hobby (DILF Quick Hit) 6:50

3y ago6:50

6:50

A hobby is defined as an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. However, as a parent, few of us are able to find the time (let alone the energy) for such "selfish" endeavors. But what's selfish about finding a moment for yourself from time to time? What if a task as easy as starting a list of potential hobbies to pursue was the…

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Foundation for Newbies 15:02

3y ago15:02

15:02

This brief episode is for any prospective watchers of the new Apple TV+ Foundation television series who have not yet read the books and are looking for a quick primer on the series. The new show will likely cover at least the first two chapters of the first book, so that is what I focus on in this episode, with a little more general overview of th…

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The Dead Hand and the Living Will 21:10

3y ago21:10

21:10

We go a little deeper on the theme of The General, the opposing forces of psychohistorical determinism vs the futile efforts of Bel Riose to exert his free will against it. Bringing this into our current universe, we talk about Thomas Carlisle's "Great Man" theory of history and some of the pushback against it. Your host then takes it into the pers…

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What Doesn't Kill Us, Makes Us Stronger | Dave Callaham 43:59

3y ago43:59

43:59

Once known as "the scary dad" in his daughter's pre-school class, top Hollywood screenwriter Dave Callaham (Marvel's groundbreaking Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) joins Kevin for an intimate discussion on how looks can be deceiving, the ups and downs of his career, how to overcome past trauma to build a brighter future and the importanc…

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The General, Part II 47:28

3y ago47:28

47:28

We pick up where we left off with the meager Foundation reeling from the onslaught of the Empire's great general Bel Riose. The Emperor's sycophantic envoy Brodrig joins him at the front and insists on personally interrogating the captured spy, Lathan Devers. He and Ducem Barr plot a means to bribe Brodrig, but he surprises them by bribing Devers i…

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Dealing with Rejection from Your Child (DILF Quick Hit) 6:27

3y ago6:27

6:27

Rejection from a loved one is hard — no matter who the rejection is coming from. In this DILF Quick Hit, Kevin breaks down a recent experience he had with his son and a potential strategy to flip the script. // For questions, comments, or future topic suggestions, join us at –> Instagram.com/DILFpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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A Moment of Meta 5:02

3y ago5:02

5:02

Brief comments in the interval between episodes, thoughts on the intended audience, and an explanation for shift to a more relaxed episode cadence. Transcript: Web (Read/Listen) | PDF | MS Word While you wait for the conclusion to The General, please have a listen to my cosmic rock opera! Planet and Sky, a cosmic love story - the rock opera by The …

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Living Adventurously... with Kids | Johnnyswim 37:49

3y ago37:49

37:49

In today's episode, Kevin welcomes Abner Ramirez who with his wife, Amanda Sudano, make up the popular musical duo, Johnnyswim. They also recently became stars of TWO shows on Chip + Joanna Gaines' newly launched Magnolia Network: HOME ON THE ROAD (centered around their life while performing around the world with their three kids in tow) + THE JOHN…

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The General, Part I 47:19

3y ago47:19

47:19

Seldon Crisis returns with the second in the seven novel saga, Foundation and Empire, and the opening of The General, which tells the story of the young and brilliant General Bel Riose's attempt to destroy the growing, but still minute Foundation. He is opposed by an old veteran of a tragic civil conflict and a fearless Foundation trader, but most …

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