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S&L Podcast - #91 - Rule 34 Wrap-up
Posted on Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:53PM
Monday, February 13, 2012 at 11:53PM We talk about the importance of scientists and writers partnering up as well as debate the distinction between science fiction and science fantasy. And we wrap up Rule 34 by Charles Stross. Did our opinons turn? Listen and find out.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Veronica: 2007 d'Arenberg d'Arrys Original Shiraz Grenache
Tom: 2005 Cosentino Winery Cabernet Sauvignon
QUICK BURNS
SF flash fiction from Gaiman, Moorcock, Westerfeld, Ann Vandermeer, Gene Wolfe and others
WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE news plus some new GoT pics
What Frank Herbert’s Dune Can Teach Us About the Power of Positive Thinking
BARE YOUR SWORD
Science Fantasy vs Science Fiction
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
It’s Honest Abe versus bloodsuckers in the first Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter trailer
HBO on the Battle of the Blackwater (and Dunk 'n' Egg)
George R.R. Martin reads nursery rhymes.
BOOK WRAP-UP
Charles Stross' about page -- Thanks to Nick on Goodreads for pointing it out
"Love the podcasts,
So the idea started with one of the guys calling the other ""girly-man"". So to keep a fight from starting I gave a quick class on how all males are 50% female do to the X chromosome. I have seen shows where a person goes through hormone replacement therapy as part of their gender change and are shocked by the changes in their personalty. Has there ever been a book where someone ""grew"" a man with two ""Y"" chromosomes? A ""fe"" free male so to say. If not, I am sure it would be a great idea for some book. Part of it sounds like something China or North Korea would to make a super soldier.
If nothing else maybe they could just be put in charge of the House of Representative. (inside joke for Tom and another show)
Signing off from Afgahnistan,
SSG Michael Mugler"
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"Hi Tom & Veronica, I heard you talking about the Baen free library on the last episode and wanted to mention that for years Baen included CD's with some of their hardback books that included ebooks versions not only of that book but other Baen books.
I always thought it was a great way to encourage fans to try other authors as well as additional books in the series and Baen encouraged people to share the CD's with friends.
A fan has put together an archive of all the CD's online at http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com for those of us who own the Baen hardbacks its an easy way to get all of the CD's content in one place. Since the CD's were distributed freely it appears to be a completely legal way to get a number of free books from Bean that are not available for free in their store.
Not sure if this is show worthy material since I have not heard if Baen has commented on the website either way though it has been mentioned on Penny-Arcade before. Regardless I highly recommend Baen as they are a company who seems to understand the benefits of digital distribution and go treat their customers much better than most publishers with reasonably priced ebooks combo packs and free books.
Brandon
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ADDENDUMS
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S&L Podcast - #90 - Fake Being an Expert
Posted on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:23PM
Monday, February 6, 2012 at 11:23PM Do you want to know how to fake being an expert on something geeky? We examine some tips from io9 on folling the geeks, plus Tom explains how he's legally reading a book that won't be sold in the US until the summer. And Veronica has some kind words for John Scalzi. One of those words is boobies.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Veronica: 2007 Alois Lageder Pinot Noir Alto Adige
QUICK BURNS
Another Chain Says It Won’t Carry Amazon Books, But Does It Matter?
“Provacative” Publisher Creates Book That Lets You Talk Back To The Characters
How to Fake Being An Expert in Any Major Media Character, In 7 Easy Steps
BARE YOUR SWORD
Buy some John Scalzi books, support breast cancer screenings!
The strangest thing found left in a book?
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Hunger Games Trailer 2 is out - Super Bowl Trailer
Sugar Inc. Launches DistrictSugar, their portal for all things Hunger Games
BOOK CHECK-IN
Tom finished Rule 34 - liked it much better the last 2/3 Veronica is about 65% of the way through, is enjoying it much more now as well. Officially wrap-up coming next week.
Tom obtained UK version of Blue Remembered Earth by Alistair Reynolds through Amazon.
Veronica is also reading Silent in the Grave, by Deanna Raybourn, for Vaginal Fantasy
I have always loved to read, but ten years ago I lost my sight andhave since become a voracious audiobook listener. I use the term“read” when discussing books all the time which has on occasion causedsome to try to correct me by telling me that I did not read the book Ilistened to it. For which I always reply… The eyes are a medium inwhich the brain reads they’re merely a way to input externalinformation not the body part that reads it and yes I understand thatdifferent parts of the brain are used to identify such externalinformation, but in the end it is the brain that reads no matter theway in which one obtains the information. So when a blind person oraudiobook listener says that they’ve read a book it doesn’t matterwhether they used their eyes, ears or fingers because no matter theway they did it it is still their brain that read it.
Love the podcast and keep up the good work!
-Aaron
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Dear Veronica and Tom,
I was catching up on my Sword and Laser listening last night and two of the conversations in the last podcast inspired me to write in with a book suggestion. Another Email mentioned On Basilisk Station, first book in the Honor Harrington series by David Weber. We're big Weber fans in my household, and most recently my husband and I have been working through Weber's Safehold Series, which begins with Off Armageddon Reef. In this series Weber has combined his typical Military Sci-fi setting with a Historical setting. There are swords, and yes, there are lasers, though there is no magic (but there are dragons, kinda) so your mileage may vary.
Unfortunately Off Armageddon Reef is not available as part of the Baen Free Library, but it is available on Audible. I've read it and listened to it, and enjoyed it greatly both ways. I know it's not the only book out there to tackle a fantasy styled setting from a sci-fi point of view, but I think it'd be a great way to introduce some David Weber to Sword and Laser.
Thanks as always for the great podcast, I'm excited to see what book you all pick next!
Cheers, Jenn
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S&L Podcast - #89 - What Kind of Fantasy Again?
Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:37PM
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:37PM We do it all in this episode, from congratulating grand masters, to debating the powers of the mind, to talking about sexy fantasy. Hopefully that last is not too shocking.
WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
QUICK BURNS
BARE YOUR SWORD
TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Game of Thrones will return for its second season in the USA on 1 April 2012. This has now been backed up by Sky Atlantic saying the season will start airing in the UK on Monday, 2 April 2012, less than 24 hours after US transmission. "Blackwater" episode May 27th, written by GRRM
BOOK CHECK-IN
EMAIL
Hi Tom & Veronica,
I've enjoyed listening since I picked up on it last fall. Keep up the good work.
On your last podcast, an email mentioned On Basilisk Station, the first book of the Honor Harrington series. You may be interested that infomyth.com has the first ten books of the Honor Harrington series in ebook form available for free download. They are presented in only lit and rtf formats, but since there is no DRM, I converted them to epub using calibre.
Naoki
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Not really feedback, but I love both authors and found the interview really interesting.
Linda
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