Best Hugo Girl Podcasts (2024)

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Monitoring, Rescuing, Cleansing 44:02

24d ago44:02

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One day, a man in Salford Quays awoke to find a duck nesting on his balcony, 150 ft above the water. Once born, her ducklings had to be lowered down in a bucket. With over 20 acres of water at her disposal, why did that mother duck decide to nest there? And why did thousands of fish in the same location die overnight? Inspired by talking to the duc…

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Episode 67: Hugo Girls Gone Wild: Twilight: OnlyFangs 1:05:46

25d ago1:05:46

1:05:46

We discuss the hottest film romance in genre fiction: Twilight! We love it. DM: Lori CW/TW: It's Twilight. Music by Pets of Belonging

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Top Heavy S3E01: Diner Lobster, Mean Girls & Morphine 40:07

28d ago40:07

40:07

We're back ! And today we catch up with the dolls !~ Support the showBy Top Heavy Podcast

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Episode 66 - The Wind Whales of Ishmael: #NotMyIshmael 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

This month we read Philip José Farmer's extended fart joke The Wind Whales of Ishmael. This episode is kinda ridiculous, which is fitting for a book which is also kinda ridiculous. We chatted for 15 minutes before we got into the book, as follows: 0:00-7:00ish - general chat and update on Haley's fava beans, as requested by listener Amber 7:00ish-1…

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Financing, Fundraising, Moving 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

When the average person can’t control how the funds in their own bank accounts or pensions are used by institutions, is there any way to stop terrible things being done with our money? Inspired by conversations with the leader of a grassroots movement empowering women to take control of their finances, a community farm in Wales raising funds to kee…

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Episode 65 - The Sparrow: Trigger Warning 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

This month we read Mary Doria Russell's divisive novel The Sparrow. It's got a bit of everything - Jesuits, space travel, food, friendship, sexual assault, victim-blaming, and child murder. Amy is DM. Did we mention trigger warning? Yikes! CW/TW: see description above, and it's really serious so skip this one if you need to! We like you! By the way…

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Warming, Decarbonising, Celebrating 52:57

3M ago52:57

52:57

Across the UK there are thousands of faith buildings playing important roles in their communities. Churches, mosques, gurdwaras, all host gatherings for worship and for community activities such as playgroups, choirs, support groups and many more. Recently, many have been serving as warm banks, providing a space for people struggling to heat their …

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First Anne-ual Hugo Quiz Show 52:09

3M ago52:09

52:09

Friend of the pod Anne joined us and quizzed us on past episodes! We also discussed our favorite reads of 2023 and what we're looking forward to reading in 2024. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening!

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Growing, Feeding, Nurturing 54:48

4M ago54:48

54:48

Over the past couple of years, extreme weather events, the energy crisis and Brexit have put a visible strain on the UK’s food supply chain and increased prices for the consumer. What if we increased the amount of food that we grow in cities, and thus increased biodiversity and reduced food miles? Inspired by talking to a community gardens group in…

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Episode 64 - Spin: Eating Disorder Lawton 1:04:03

4M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

Jason is a genius, Diane is a diamond, ED is a Lawton, and Carol is drunk. Our narrator - He's just Tyler. This month we read Spin by Robert Charles Wilson. We liked it! Lori is DM. Note: There is no actual discussion of eating disorders in this episode or in the book. One character is named ED, and his name is repeated one million times. Transcrip…

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Episode 63 - Lord of Light: We Get Slizzard 1:04:57

5M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

This month we read Roger Zelazny's classic Lord of Light. We did not like it, and we are sorry. DM: Haley References: The Nerantel Gem Episode Read the Nerantel Gem Jo Walton's Review Transcript Library Music by Pets of Belonging

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Heating, Cooling, Empowering 50:07

5M ago50:07

50:07

Most homes in the UK are still heated by burning fossil fuels. Struggling households are faced with unnecessarily high bills and cold winters, or bearing the financial burden of replacing old-fashioned central heating. So is there a better way to heat and cool our buildings, accelerate decarbonisation and reduce fuel poverty? Inspired by talking to…

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Imagining Tomorrow- Trailer 4:04

6M ago4:04

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Coming soon, a new podcast, Imagining Tomorrow shows how we can create a future that is good for people and for nature, based on innovations in technology and community action that are already having a positive impact. Join Emma Newman as she pieces together the roadmap to utopia by interviewing amazing inventors, communities and award-winning scie…

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Episode 62 - Blood of the Dragon: Dugs Talk 54:23

6M ago54:23

54:23

This month we discussed Blood of the Dragon, which won George RR Martin the Hugo Award for best novella in 1997. Blood of the Dragon consists of the Daenerys chapters from Game of Thrones. You can read it here or here. DM: Amy CW/TW: It's Game of Thrones, so you know the deal: SA, SA, and more SA. Transcript Library Music by Pets of Belonging…

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#068 - The Music of Jonathan Fraser Part 2 5:05:07

6M ago5:05:07

5:05:07

Jonathan Fraser returns to The GribCast to share and discuss the music he has released since his last time on the show, plus guest appearances from drummer Elias Jackson and singer Lainey Lavender. Fraser is a musician from Huntington Beach, California, who's output covers several genres, from Post Black Metal, to melancholy acoustic guitar, from n…

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Your Feminist Favorite 16:11

6M ago16:11

16:11

WE WON A HUGO AWARD!

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Episode 61 - Carrie: Dirtypillows Talk 57:45

7M ago57:45

57:45

Hold on to your dirtypillows and don't forget to plug it up - spooky season is here! We read Carrie, Stephen King's 1974 debut novel. Lori is DM. Transcript Library Music by Pets of Belonging Links: Tor.com review Carrie on stephenking.com

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Episode 60 - The Snow Queen: Kind of a Janet 54:35

8M ago54:35

54:35

This month we read The Snow Queen by Joan D. Vinge. We liked it. No further analysis! DM: Haley NOTE: Sound quality is bad. Amy was sick so we recorded remotely, and your friend Lori did a bad job adjusting the gain. For best results, use your crummiest headphones. Also, it's come to our attention that Joan's last name might be pronounced Ving-ee, …

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Top Heavy S2E02: Drag Race S7 & Video Games 45:43

8M ago45:43

45:43

In this short episode the girls talk about Season 7 of Drag Race and a few games from their childhoods. Support the showBy Top Heavy Podcast

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Top Heavy S2E01: Coraline, Young Miko & The End of the World. 55:34

8M ago55:34

55:34

WELCOME BACK !! SEASON TWO IN THIS EPISOODE WE GO CRAZY WE GO STUPID WE BACK !!! Support the showBy Top Heavy Podcast

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How to Deal with a Breakup 47:27

8M ago47:27

47:27

Rickey and Denzel reveal how they've made it through their biggest breakups and how YOU can do the same. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

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A Short King is Here (Hugo D Almonte) 43:21

9M ago43:21

43:21

A special friend is in the studio, and his complicated relationship with Denzel is getting UNPACKED on the pod. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

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Paris Fashion Week! 53:16

9M ago53:16

53:16

The girls are back from Paris Fashion Week, and they have THOUGHTS. But first, Rickey and Denzel talk about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and how they're affecting their community.

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Episode 59 - The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: Funny-Once 1:15:45

9M ago1:15:45

1:15:45

This month we read The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein, and boy howdy is it ever a Mojo Dojo Casa House up there on Luna. We'll stay here on Earth, thanks. DM: Amy CW/TW: every expression of misogyny! Transcript Library Music by Pets of Belonging LINKS: 7 Fictional Characters that Changed the World Cronkite Interview with Heinlein and C…

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Our Icks 56:13

9M ago56:13

56:13

The girls are sharing their biggest, unforgivable icks. From cheap, lying men to just men in general, Rickey and Denzel have a few icks to share. Men with ankle monitors, though? They can't get enough of! PLUS Denzel shares about his titty removal and Rickey realizes he's the problem? **This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.**…

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About last night... 41:59

9M ago41:59

41:59

Rickey and Denzel have some things to unpack after their crazy night last night. Is Rickey de-lu-lu? Will Denzel let Rickey live his fantasy? Is Denzel a stone cold bitch? Decide for yourself on this episode of We Said What We Said. This episode was recorded before SAG-AFTRA went on strike.

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That's Not Cute 49:41

10M ago49:41

49:41

The girls have some complaints. Writers not getting their coin? That's not cute! Hobosexuals? That's DEFINITELY not cute. Don't miss this episode to find out if you're doing anything that's NOT CUTE.

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Feelin' Cheetahlicious with Adrienne Bailon-Houghton 53:56

10M ago53:56

53:56

Chuchie is in the studio! Adrienne is not holding back on what she really thought about The Cheetah Girls and The Real during filming. Which one of her bandmates was not originally in the cast? And how did she really met Rob Kardashian?? PLUS, the girls rate Adrienne's red carpet looks from the mid-aughts.…

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Episode 58 - To Say Nothing of the Dog: Technical Difficulties 58:34

10M ago58:34

58:34

While we were discussing Connie Willis's 1999 Hugo winning novel To Say Nothing of the Dog, our memory card went kaput. We hope that you enjoy this somewhat disjointed discussion with an awkward break in the middle, because when we thought we'd lost the whole discussion, we almost abandoned ship! It must've been the net causing slippage. Lori is DM…

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Beyoncé Renaissance in London 58:16

10M ago58:16

58:16

The girls are back from across the pond and are still LIVING after seeing Beyonce in concert. But before the concert, Rickey and Denzel tried out London parties, and they cannot agree on if the rooms were "diverse." Hear the stories only these girls can tell on We Said What We Said.

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Scream warning! Also, the cake was shaped like a rocket! 8:43

10M ago8:43

8:43

Turn down the volume because we're Hugo finalists again so it's about to get loud!! Hear us drink champagne and talk for 5 minutes about the special rocket-shaped cakes Lori made without ever actually describing them! Yay!! Congratulations to all the finalists! Check out the full list here.

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Hooking Up Everywhere...with Everyone 1:02:16

10M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

The girls are telling all the hook up stories they haven't shared—and giving ALL the details. WHO is "Kickstand?" What did Rickey witness Denzel doing in the back of an Uber? PLUS Denzel shares why he was banned from Tinder...TWICE!

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Kiki with Coco (Jones) 1:01:25

11M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

THE Coco Jones is here! From her time at Disney to starring in Bel-Air, Coco has stories to tell! Is she dating? Is anyone worth her time? Are short kings IT? Find out what this epic trio has to say only on We Said What We Said.

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Journeys to Fame 46:08

11M ago46:08

46:08

The girls are revealing the details you've never heard about their journeys to fame. From being bullied to not fitting on amusement park rides, Rickey and Denzel went THROUGH IT. BUT FIRST, Rickey shares he's starting therapy (so proud!) and what he hopes to unpack.

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Episode 57 - The Sword in the Stone: Cheeky Fantasy 1:01:02

11M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

This month we read T.H. White's retro Hugo winner for best novel, The Sword in the Stone. Digressions abound! Haley is DM. Transcript Library Music by Pets of Belonging

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Top Heavy Episode 8: NYC, Shameless & Italian Food 1:05:11

11M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Rounding out our three-part New York pod, our storytelling of our trip FINALLY comes to an end. We also talk Shameless and Italian Food ! Support the showBy Top Heavy Podcast

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Our Firsts 50:24

11M ago50:24

50:24

Rickey and Denzel are sharing the spicy stories behind their firsts. First time getting it on (and Denzel's brother walking in on him...TWICE?), their first fight (which might not be resolved?), and Denzel's first single?? Hear it all this week on We Said What We Said.

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#067 - Mark W. Tiedemann (Writer of Science Fiction and Historical Fiction) 2:15:50

11M ago2:15:50

2:15:50

In this episode, I chat with Mark W. Tiedemann, Author of Science Fiction and Historical Fiction, Blogger, Photographer, and musician. We discuss his novels Compass Reach and Granger's Crossing (just out from Blank Slate Press) and his short stories Camphor and Follow, Past Meridian, both published in Analog Science Fiction and Fact Magazine. Along…

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