Best Cixin Liu Podcasts (2024)

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359 - August 11, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, The Wolf and the Wyvern, Patreon. 4:16

3h ago4:16

4:16

Watch this week’s Author Diary as I make strides in writing, setting up a new platform, and gearing up for an exciting book launch. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week, I wrote two more episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies," bringing us closer to the thrilling conclusion of this series. Crafting these episodes is always an intense process …

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part Two 52:06

3h ago52:06

52:06

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…

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Edward Shanks, "The People of the Ruins" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:01:02

6m ago1:01:02

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In The People of the Ruins (originally published in 1920), Edward Shanks imagines England in the not-so-distant future as a neo mediaeval society whose inhabitants have forgotten how to build or operate machinery. Jeremy Tuft is a physics instructor and former artillery officer who is cryogenically frozen in his laboratory only to emerge after a ce…

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358 - August 4, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon, Dig!, Ezaara 7:57

6h ago7:57

7:57

Step into this week’s Author Diary as I near the conclusion of "Punks Versus Zombies," explore new platform opportunities, and dive into some captivating entertainment. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been crucial for "Punks Versus Zombies" as I penned down episode 47. With only five episodes left, the excitement and anticipatio…

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TFTB Film Club: Alien (1979) 40:48

4h ago40:48

40:48

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, an…

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357 - July 28, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Ream, Patreon 4:40

2h ago4:40

4:40

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary where I delve into the latest developments in my writing projects, celebrate a personal milestone, and share my thoughts on content platforms. 📝 Progress on "Punks Versus Zombies": This week has been productive with the completion of three new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." I am now approaching the final act…

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A Chat with Peter Watts & Richard K. Morgan - Part One 54:30

13m ago54:30

54:30

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 of…

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356 - July 21, 2024 - Wyvern Rider, Dawn of assassins, Ravenglass Legends 5:46

19d ago5:46

5:46

Join me in this week's Author Diary as I celebrate significant progress across various projects, from novellas to novels and series episodes.📚 Completing "Wyvern Rider":This week marks the completion of my draft for the novella "Wyvern Rider." Finishing any piece of writing is always a moment of accomplishment, and this novella has been particularl…

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355 - July 14, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Magic Study, Fire Study 5:10

8h ago5:10

5:10

Dive into this week’s Author Diary as I refine "The Knight and the Rebel" and immerse myself in engaging reads and lively music performances. 🔊 Audio Pass for "The Knight and the Rebel": This week involved a detailed audio pass of "The Knight and the Rebel," where I listened to the manuscript through text-to-speech technology. This method is incred…

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A Chat with R.R. Virdi 41:12

28d ago41:12

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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, …

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354 - July 5, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Poison Study 8:13

30d ago8:13

8:13

📘 Finishing "The Knight and the Rebel": I'm thrilled to share that I've completed the draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," book 3 in the Ravenglass Legends series. Reaching the end of a draft is always a significant moment, filled with a mix of relief and excitement as I begin to look ahead to the editing phase and eventually sharing this story wit…

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353 - June 30, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, The Three-Body Problem, Cixin Liu, music 6:03

1M ago6:03

6:03

Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share exciting progress on my latest writing project, revisit a favorite novel, and indulge in musical creativity. 📖 Progress on "The Knight and the Rebel": This week, I've reached an important milestone in "The Knight and the Rebel" (Ravenglass Legends book 3), hitting the midpoint of Maja's POV. It's a pivo…

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TFTB Book Club: The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin 38:02

18d ago38:02

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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 i…

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Graham McNeill, "Horus Heresy - False Gods" (Games Workshop, 2014) 31:39

2M ago31:39

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For years, fans have been clamoring for novels about the Horus Heresy - the bloody civil war that set Space Marine against Space Marine and nearly spelled the end of mankind at the hands of the traitor Horus. False Gods takes the epic story onwards as Horus struggles to keep his armies in line and the seeds of his downfall are sown. Join us as we s…

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352 - June 23, 2024 - Ravenglass Legends, Three Body Problem, Art of Darkness 13:29

1M ago13:29

13:29

📘 7-Year Anniversary of "Wizard of the Wasteland": This week marks seven years since the launch of my debut post-apocalyptic novel, "Wizard of the Wasteland." Reflecting on this journey fills me with gratitude for the experiences and growth it has brought me. Celebrating this milestone reminds me of how far I've come and the incredible support from…

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351 - June 16, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Mr. Bungle 2:58

2M ago2:58

2:58

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary, where I share the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins" and delve into some musical escapades that provided a refreshing change of pace from writing. 📘 "Guild of Assassins" Launch: This week was a milestone event with the launch of "Guild of Assassins." Launch days are always exhilarating, filled with anticipa…

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A Chat with Robert Silverberg 42:53

2M ago42:53

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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…

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350 - June 9, 2024 - Guild of Assassins, Punks Versus Zombies, Wyvern Rider 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I gear up for the exciting launch of "Guild of Assassins," dive into some captivating reading, and continue my work on ongoing projects. 📘 Preparing for "Guild of Assassins" Launch: The launch of "Guild of Assassins" is just around the corner, and preparations are in full swing. This phase is always thrilling …

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349 - June 2, 2024 - Hammer of Wolfsbane, The Mediocre Maverick 7:00

2M ago7:00

7:00

Dive into this week's Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing achievements, upcoming launches, and the creative decisions ahead. 📝 Writing New Short Stories: This week, I penned two new short stories, "Hammer of Wolfsbane" and "The Mediocre Maverick." These stories allowed me to explore different facets of my creative universe and refi…

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A Chat with Wes Ball, Director of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 44:04

2M ago44:04

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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…

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100th Episode Special 1:05:27

2M ago1:05:27

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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 …

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348 - May 26, 2024 - Wyvern Rider 3:02

3M ago3:02

3:02

Welcome to this week's Author Diary. Despite battling a virus, I managed to make some progress with my writing and engage with my Ream community. 🤒 Battling Illness: This week has been challenging as I've been under the weather with a virus. It's always tough balancing rest and productivity during such times, but health comes first. ✍️ "Wyvern Ride…

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347 - May 19, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Wyvern Rider 6:31

3M ago6:31

6:31

Welcome to this week’s Author Diary! Dive into my latest writing achievements, exciting publishing plans, and my current engaging read. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Progress: This week, I’ve been busy with the "Punks Versus Zombies" series, successfully writing episode 38 and drafting the first version of episode 39. Each episode brings new challenges …

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A Chat with Kate Trefry, writer of Stranger Things: The First Shadow 48:15

3M ago48:15

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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…

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346 - May 12, 2024 - Portugal, Robin Hobb, JA Andrews 3:05

3M ago3:05

3:05

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share a refreshing update from my restful week in Portugal, along with some reflections on my recent reads. 🌴 Restful Retreat in Portugal: This week, I took some time off to unwind in the beautiful and sunny Portugal. The break was filled with relaxation and provided a wonderful opportunity to recharge. Some…

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Emily Strand and Amy H. Sturgis, "Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away" (Vernon Press, 2023) 56:51

3M ago56:51

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'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films…

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345 - May 5, 2024 - The Beast Hunt, Punks Versus Zombies, Robin Hobb 9:03

3M ago9:03

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I share updates on my latest writing projects and delve into some enthralling book and TV series experiences. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week, I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Continuing this saga is always an exciting challenge, and I'm eager to see how the story w…

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A Chat with Rebecca Thorne 45:01

3M ago45:01

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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,…

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344 - April 28, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Siren's Song, Fallout, The Gentlemen, Robin Hobb 4:30

4M ago4:30

4:30

Welcome to this week's Author Diary! It's been a busy week full of writing, reading, and engaging entertainment. 🧟‍♂️ "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates I've added two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. To make it even more accessible, I've uploaded a compilation of the audio versions of episodes 17-24 on YouTube. This format brings a n…

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343 - April 21, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Punks Versus Zombies 6:10

4M ago6:10

6:10

Dive into this week's Author Diary where I celebrate completing a significant writing milestone and share my latest entertainment indulgences. 📝 "The Knight and the Rebel" Update: I've reached a pivotal moment this week by finishing the first draft of Ragnar's POV in "The Knight and the Rebel," part of the Ravenglass Legends series. It's always rew…

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TFTB Book Club: The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey 38:18

4M ago38:18

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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 …

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342 - April 14, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Ravenglass Legends, Horus Heresy, The Gentlemen 4:47

4M ago4:47

4:47

Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel":This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," …

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Wole Talabi, "Convergence Problems" (Astra Publishing House, 2024) 1:01:24

4M ago1:01:24

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In his new story collection Convergence Problems (DAW Books, 2024), Wole Talabi investigates the rapidly changing role of technology and belief in our lives as we search for meaning, for knowledge, for justice; constantly converging on our future selves. In “An Arc of Electric Skin,” a roadside mechanic seeking justice volunteers to undergo a proce…

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341 - April 7, 2024 - The Knight and the Rebel, Dragon Prince 2:49

4M ago2:49

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary as I dive deep into writing "The Knight and the Rebel," the third book in the Ravenglass Legends series, and share a bit about family time watching a captivating TV show. 🖋️ Focused Writing on "The Knight and the Rebel":This week has been solely dedicated to writing the first draft of "The Knight and the Rebel," …

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A Chat with BH Panhuyzen 38:31

4M ago38:31

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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…

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Adapting Liu Cixin’s "Three-Body Problem" for Television 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

It’s the UConn Popcast, and today we discuss Netflix’s new screen adaptation of Chinese science fiction author Liu Cixin’s Three Body trilogy. We discuss the battle between the eye and the idea in film and television science fiction, and whether the new show strikes a successful balance. We consider some of the challenges involved in adapting this …

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340 - March 31, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Ravenglass Legends #amwriting 6:21

4M ago6:21

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Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I celebrate the completion of a major redrafting milestone and embark on new writing adventures, along with sharing my current reading journey. Completing “The Wolf and the Wyvern” Redraft: I’ve hit a significant milestone this week – the redraft of “The Wolf and the Wyvern” is finally complete! It’s a mome…

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339 - March 24, 2024 - The Wolf and the Wyvern, Ravenglass Legends, Last Night a DJ Saved my Life, The Book of Yokai 6:39

5M ago6:39

6:39

Welcome to this week's Author Diary where I share the progress on redrafting "The Wolf and the Wyvern" and my recent reading adventures. 🖋️ Progress on "The Wolf and the Wyvern": It's been an exceptionally productive week. I've made significant headway in redrafting several chapters of "The Wolf and the Wyvern" (Ravenglass Legends, Book 2). At this…

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TFTB Extra: Highlights from Toronto ComiCon Sci-Fi/Fantasy Pop Quiz 15:12

5M ago15:12

15:12

"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 bo…

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338 - March 17, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Zombieland #amwriting 3:34

5M ago3:34

3:34

Join me in this week’s Author Diary where I share updates on writing "Punks Versus Zombies," delve into the history of DJing through a fascinating book, and revisit a classic zombie film. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: This week has been productive with the addition of two new episodes to the "Punks Versus Zombies" series. Each episode brings it…

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Scott Alexander Howard, "The Other Valley" (Atria Books, 2024) 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

Sixteen-year-old Odile is an awkward, quiet girl vying for a coveted seat on the Conseil. If she earns the position, she'll decide who may cross her town's heavily guarded borders. On the other side, it's the same valley, the same town. Except to the east, the town is twenty years ahead in time. To the west, it's twenty years behind. The towns repe…

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Bodhisattva Chattopadhyay, "The Inhumans and Other Stories: A Selection of Bengali Science Fiction" (MIT Press, 2024) 1:02:25

5M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Kalpavigyan—science fiction written to excite Bengali speakers about science, as well as to persuade them to evolve beyond the limitations of religion, caste, and class—became popular in the early years of the twentieth century. Translated into English for the first time, in The Inhumans and Other Stories (MIT Press, 2024) you'll discover The Inhum…

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337 - March 10, 2024 - Punks Versus Zombies, Traitors (US), Killing Eve #amwriting 3:40

5M ago3:40

3:40

Step into this week’s Author Diary where I share the latest updates on my zombie serial, "Punks Versus Zombies," and discuss some captivating TV shows I've been watching. 📝 "Punks Versus Zombies" Updates: It’s been a productive week! I've successfully written four new episodes of "Punks Versus Zombies." Diving deeper into this post-apocalyptic worl…

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