The Skiffy and Fanty Show 4x Hugo Finalist podcast covering a wide range of science fiction, fantasy, and horror content from interviews and genre discussions to movie reviews and a monthly *bad* movie review (for the lolz). The show is also a 3x finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Fancast. Not too shabby, eh? If you want to find out more about us and our other shows, go to skiffyandfanty.com or @skiffyandfanty!
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SF in Translation is a science fiction, fantasy, and horror podcast dedicated to the exploration of the translation of speculative fiction. Each episode features news and interviews about translated works and the job of translation. SF in Translation is part of The Skiffy and Fanty Show podcast network. If you want to find out more about us and our other shows, go to skiffyandfanty.com.
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784. Demolition Man (1993) — Torture Cinema #144
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Stallone’s butt, fast food wars, and the three seashells, oh my! Shaun Duke, Trish Matson, and returning champion Julia Rios join forces to tackle 1993’s Demolition Man! Together, they try to make sense of the film’s timeline, discuss the innovation of Taco Bell, and unpack the extremes of radical freedom and radical control. Plus more! Thanks for …
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783. Adrian Tchaikovsky (a.k.a. The Strange Programmer) — Service Model
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Special programming, societal collapse, and funny robots, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser are joined by Adrian Tchaikovsky for an interview about his latest novel, Service Model. Together, they explore the complex question of robot sentience, life as a robot that isn’t sentient, the challenges of narratives with unusual protagonists, and so m…
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782. Star Paws (2016) — Torture Cinema #143
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Mutant cats, bad paleontology, and doggies, oh my! Shaun Duke and Paul Weimer join forces with the phenomenal Foz Meadows for a bonkers discussion of 2016’s Star Paws! Together, they untangle the film’s plot about a super bone, get lost in its perception of time, and ponder the romantic relationships of the onscreen dogs. Plus more! Thanks for list…
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781. Galaxy Quest (1999) — At the Movies w/ Marshall Ryan Maresca
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Crawfish villains, Trekkies, and Alan Rickman, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser are joined by Marshall Ryan Maresca for a discussion of 1999’s Galaxy Quest! Together, they tackle the film’s comedic stylings, exceptional casting choices, the realms of parody and homage, and even creature work! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode…
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780. S&F Clacks #7: The “Problem” w/ Worldbuilding
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Totalizing worlds, imagined cultures, and genre limits, oh my! Shaun Duke, Paul Weimer, and Stephen Geigen-Miller join forces to discuss the so-called “problems” with worldbuilding, the impact of worldbuilding obsessions on story, and what SF/F could be without so much worldbuilding! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode! Show Notes: …
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779. Woodworm by Layla Martinez — Reading Rangers
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Generational terror, walldads, and haunted homes, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss Layla Martinez’s Woodworm (out now from Two Lines Press). Together, they explore the novel’s themes of generational trauma, class warfare, the horrors of growing up, and even what it’s like living in a cursed home. Thanks for listening. We…
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778. R.O.T.O.R. (1987) — Torture Cinema #142
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Bad boy robots, cop mustaches, and lassos, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss 1987’s R.O.T.O.R! Together, they try to unravel its dystopian vision of Dallas, Texas, why it chose to use a strange dub for the main character, what the police do in this hellscape, and the terrors of very bad robots chasing people who don’t kno…
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777. John Wiswell (a.k.a. The Cozy Monster) — Someone You Can Build a Nest In
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Crunchy humans, errant organs, and family curses, oh my! Shaun Duke and Paul Weimer are joined by John Wiswell to discuss his new novel, Someone You Can Build a Nest In. Together, they explore John’s approach to narrative, tackle the beauty and terror of body horror, chat fairy tales and aromantic protagonists, and so much more. Thanks for listenin…
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776. Walk to the End of the World by Suzy McKee Charnas (1974) — Mining the Genre Asteroid
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Collapsing societies, feminist interpretations, and harsh truths, oh my! Trish Matson and Paul Weimer join forces to discuss Suzy McKee Charnas’ Walk to the End of the World (1974). Together, they explore the book’s worldbuilding, its feminist themes and historical significance, Charnas’ prose, the oppressive feeling of living in a society that is …
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775. Masters of the Universe (1987) — Torture Cinema #141
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Dolph Lundgren’s pecs, terrifying Gwildor, and strange plot devices, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss the 1987’s Masters of the Universe! Together, they tackle the film’s desperate attempt to adapt the source material, Dolph Lundgren’s history with language, Skeletor’s whole “deal,” the film’s aggressive connection to Fr…
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774. Firefox (1983) — Torture Cinema #140
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Inept spies, bad pilots, and Russians, oh my! Shaun Duke, Paul Weimer, and Becca Evans join forces to discuss the 1982’s Firefox! Together, they explore the film’s literary roots, why Clint Eastwood talks to chairs, what it really means to be a good pilot (bad movie), the Cold War, and much more! Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the episode!…
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773. Joma West (a.k.a. The Fusion Straddler) — Face and Twice Lived
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Jumping worlds, snarky teens, and human nature, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser are joined by Joma West to discuss her novels Face and Twice Lived, out now where book objects can be found. Together, they tackle West’s approach to narrative, writing perspectives different from our own, the complexities of parenthood, straddling genres, and muc…
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772. Microbiology with Daniel Haeusser, the Scientist
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Phages, microbes, and scientific conundrums, oh my! Shaun Duke turns the tables on Daniel Haeusser to ask a metric ton of questions about microbiology. Why? Because Daniel is one of those legit scientists. Join us for a wide ranging and utterly wild conversation about bacteria, viruses, micro-whatsits, and speculative wonders! Thanks for listening.…
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771. Stephanie M. Wytovich (a.k.a. The Mannequin Whisperer) — On the Subject of Blackberries
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Beautiful rage, twisted lines, and terrors of the mind, oh my! Shaun Duke, Brandon O’Brien, and Trish Matson are joined by Stephanie M. Wytovich to talk about her latest poetry collection, On the Subject of Blackberries. Together, they discuss Wytovich’s approach to poetic form, to representing post-partum depression and motherhood in speculative p…
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770. Kevin Hearne (a.k.a. Bard Supreme) — A Curse of Krakens
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Tree magic, complicated wars, and bard-acity, oh my! Shaun Duke and Paul Weimer are joined by Kevin Hearne to talk about his latest novel, A Curse of Krakens, the thrilling conclusion to The Seven Kennings series. Together, they discuss Hearne’s approach to storytelling in an epic fantasy setting, weaving complicated kingdom politics and unique mag…
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769. Battleship (2012) — Torture Cinema #139
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Military inaccuracies, confusing tactics, and burrito problems, oh my! Shaun Duke, Becca Evans, and Daniel Haeusser join forces to discuss the 2012’s Battleship! Together, they explore the film’s bizarre treatment of the military, whether the lead character should be court-martialed, disability representation, and so much more. Thanks for listening…
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768. Solarpunk w/ Pheobe Wagner and Sarena Ulibarri
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Optimistic futures, climate disasters, and punk attitudes, oh my! Shaun Duke and Daniel Haeusser are joined by writers and editors Phoebe Wagner and Sarena Ulibarri for a wide ranging discussion about Solarpunk. Together, they explore the roots of the genre, where the “punk” fits into the form, the politics of climate change and extinction, and so …
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