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An ill-made crush - The S&L Podcast #46
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:31PM This week we make our confessions about SteamPunk, ask a question about Terry Pratchett, and further explore The Once and Future King. Who does T. H. White hate more? Women or the Irish?
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Steampunk short stories in the style of classic steampunk tales
Terry Pratchett's young witch comes of age at last
Where did science fiction come from? A primer on the pulps.
November SciFi Calendar from io9
Sherlock Returning Autumn 2011
Fan-made Ender's Game Trailer
BARE YOUR SWORD - feedback from the audience
Arthurian References in Other Books
Amazon's Top SF&F Novels of 2010
Charlie Stross: "Die, Steampunk! Die!"
BOOK CHECK-IN
What are some of the main differences we've noticed between Mists of Avalon and The Once and Future King?
Does TH White hate women? What about the Irish? And Irish women?
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Tom& Veronica,
Just started listening & rather enjoying the show. Still catching up on a few back episodes to get the feel of things and somewhat shockingly found you scoring easy laughs at the expense of my nation's heritage ... yes, I'm Australian.
GREAT WORK!! Love a little mongrel on my podcasters.
Great content on the sci-fi and fantasy genre(s), too.
Thanks guys!
Charlie C
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Oh, King Pellinore - The S&L Podcast #45
Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 12:57AM We've got some scoops on how we feel halfway into The Once and Future King. Some thoughts on the Princess Bride as the book relates to the movie, and a few hints on how to tell if you're living in a science fiction book or not.
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Sci-Fi Writer Iain Banks Talks Surface Detail’s Hell, Creationist Heresy
Pink Noise: hard-sf novella about the strange battles of the posthuman
Science fiction from around the world, every week
BARE YOUR SWORD - feedback from the audience
Masterpiece Mystery! - new Sherlock Holmes
Walking Dead on amc next sunday at 10
King Pellinore
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I don't know if you have read it or not, Tom, but one of the best (and most plausible) series on your Arthurian theme is The Camulod Chronicles by Jack Whyte, starting with The Skystone and continuing for 8 more books. It starts with Arthur's and Merlin's grandfathers who are Roman soldiers that decide to stay behind as the Roman armies withdraw back to Italy. I think you must have read them after listening to episode 44, as you partially describe the premise. I just thought that this series deserved a mention as one of the best re-tellings of the legend.
-Rodger
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"I found this enjoyable, hope you do too!
Justin"
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You know, for kids! - The S&L Podcast #44
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 12:18AM We check in on our progress in The Once and Future King and The Princess Bride as well as deliver some exciting news on new releases and books being made into movies. (psst. One is a P. K. Dick book, so Tom's excited).
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The ultimate guide to October's science fiction awesomeness!
Highly recommended: New Ted Chiang novella "The Lifecycle of Software Objects"
The Making Of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Pratchett's I Shall Wear Midnight, sentimental and fun book about a witch among enemies
BARE YOUR SWORD - feedback from the audience
Am I the only one who thinks this book is overrated?
Anachronisms
How much Arthurian legend have you read before?
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Hi Tom
Thought you might get excited about this.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/oct/07/ridley-scott-sci-fi-philip-k-dick-bbc-drama
Appols if you habe rec'd it a hundred times. If it doesn't come out in the US I will DVD it for you.
Chris
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Where can I get a t-shirt featuring your AWESOME logo?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
Peace,
John
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We suggested: The Sword and The Stone by T. H. White
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