Bedste Speculative-podcasts (2025)

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Parable of the Talents Part 4 by Octavia E Butler and The Waves by Silvina Ocampo 1:03:22

5d ago1:03:22

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Join the group for the final discussion of Parable of the Talents by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is The Waves by Silvina Ocampo

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Writing with Publishing in Mind: The Traditional Publishing Pathway Explained | Episode 34 25:44

5d ago25:44

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So many writers dream of getting a traditional book deal—but the process to get there can feel confusing, overwhelming, and totally out of reach. In this episode, I’m giving you a bird’s-eye view of the entire traditional publishing journey—from that first spark of a novel idea to the moment you finally see your book on the shelf. We’ll talk about …

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Ep. 84: Shrine of Stars by Paul J. McAuley 26:46

6d ago26:46

26:46

Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part three! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Eld…

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Speculative Machines - Flatline 31:36

28d ago31:36

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Parable of the Talents Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and The Man Who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon 1:07:31

15d ago1:07:31

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Join us for the third discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for this episode is The Man who Lost the Sea by Theodore Sturgeon

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Parable of the Talents Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Monster by Gerard Klein 1:02:01

27d ago1:02:01

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Join us for the second discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler.

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Flatline 31:36

29d ago31:36

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Ep. 83: Ancient of Days by Paul J. McAuley 32:45

1M ago32:45

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Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus, part two! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Elder…

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Parable of the Talents Part 1 by Octavia E Butler 59:21

1M ago59:21

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Join us for the first discussion of the second book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler.

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Speculative Speculations | Yearly Look-back | 2024 46:38

1M ago46:38

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The group chats about the books read over the course of 2024 and discusses the favourites from the 2024 reads.

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Silicon Black 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

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Ep. 82: Child of the River by Paul J. McAuley 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Gene Wolfe fan-fiction plus. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠⁠Elder Sign: A W…

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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 3) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 33 15:35

2M ago15:35

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How do you write an ending so compelling that readers not only finish your book but immediately tell their friends, “You HAVE to read this”? Well, that’s a big question—but one thing’s for sure: a strong story structure is essential. In this episode, we’re tackling Act 3 of the Save the Cat story structure framework. I’ll break down how to craft a …

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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Why are agents rejecting my novel? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 32 13:09

2M ago13:09

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Are you sending out queries but only getting form rejections—or worse, no responses at all? Maybe you're receiving personalized rejections that praise your concept but still pass on your book? If you’re struggling to understand why agents aren’t biting, this episode is for you. In today’s Ask Me Anything Thursday, I’ll break down the biggest reason…

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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 2) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 31 38:01

3M ago38:01

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Does your novel feel have a saggy middle? Does it just meander around without a lot of momentum? In this episode, I’ll walk you through Act 2 of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …

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Resistor 29:22

3M ago29:22

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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I write a dual Point of View novel using a mixed POV structure? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 30 10:26

3M ago10:26

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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: Can I Mix POV Styles in a Dual POV Novel? Have you ever wondered if you can write a dual POV novel where one protagonist is in first person and the other is in third? In this episode, I answer this question from fantasy writer Becca and break down when and how this technique can work beautifully in speculative fiction. Wh…

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Parable of the Sower Part 3 by Octavia E Butler and Pelt by Carol Emshwiller 1:00:29

3M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Join us for the final discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White

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Parable of the Sower Part 2 by Octavia E Butler and The Visitor by The Strugatsky Brothers 1:12:17

3M ago1:12:17

1:12:17

Join us for the second discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White

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Parable of the Sower Part 1 by Octavie E Butler and Sector General by James White 59:31

3M ago59:31

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We start the discussion of the first book in the Earthseed duology by Octavia E Butler. Short story for the week is Sector General by James White

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Fix Your Novel with the Save the Cat Blueprint (Act 1) | Writing Tips & Techniques | Episode 29 22:16

3M ago22:16

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Does your novel feel like it’s wandering aimlessly, struggling to find direction? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the first five beats of the Save the Cat story structure—a simple, effective tool to shape your novel into a story readers can’t put down. Learn how this flexible plotting method can keep your story on track while leaving plenty …

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Windup Girl Part 3 by Paolo Bacigalupi and Stranger Station by Damon Knight 56:32

3M ago56:32

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Join the group to discuss the second half of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov

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Ask Me Anything Thursdays: How Do I Make Readers Love My Protagonist? | Writing Techniques & Tips | Episode 28 13:14

3M ago13:14

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Ask Me Anything Thursdays answering the podcasting question "How do I make sure my protagonist is lovable?" Are you struggling to create a protagonist readers truly care about? In this episode, I share four actionable strategies to help you craft a dynamic, relatable protagonist readers won’t forget. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why connectin…

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3 Simple Ways to Supercharge Your Writing in 2025 | Episode 27 9:19

4M ago9:19

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Are you looking to level up your writing in 2025? In this episode, I dive into three incredibly valuable ways you can improve your writing, get answers to your important writing questions, and get valuable feedback on your work for FREE. Tune in to learn how to navigate your writing challenges and set yourself up for success in 2025! This episode w…

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Pure Mechanism 30:02

4M ago30:02

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Windup Girl Part 2 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Last Question by Isaac Asimov 1:06:41

4M ago1:06:41

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Join the group to discuss the second 100-page section of Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for this episode is The Last Question by Isaac Asimov

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Windup Girl Part 1 by Paolo Bacigalupi and The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith 1:11:05

5M ago1:11:05

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Join the group for the first part of the discussion on Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi. The short story for the discussion is The Game of Rat and Dragon by Cordwainer Smith

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Children of Memory Part 4 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Grandpa by James Schmitz 1:12:30

5M ago1:12:30

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Join the group for the fourth part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is Grandpa by James Schmitz

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Pale Heat 30:12

5M ago30:12

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Children of Memory Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and The Star by Arthur C Clarke 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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Join the group for the third part of the discussion of Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. Apologies to our listeners for the delay in posting this episode, things have been a bit busy :) We've got Windup Girl coming up next after Children of Memory. Short story for the discussion is The Star by Arthur C Clarke.…

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Ep. 81: Blindsight by Peter Watts 31:59

5M ago31:59

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Buckle-up for a deeply pessimistic first-encounter story. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Chec…

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Observables 31:20

6M ago31:20

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Ep. 80: Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett 1:06:58

6M ago1:06:58

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Death? Discworld? Definitely! Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder Sign: A Weird F…

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Midnight Species 29:54

7M ago29:54

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Children of Memory Part 2 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Let me Live in a House by Chad Oliver 1:21:50

7M ago1:21:50

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The group gets together to continue our discussion of the Children of Time Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky with the first three sections of Children of Memory. Short story for the day is Let me Live in a House by Chad Oliver

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Children of Memory Part 1 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and The Liberation of Earth by William Tenn 1:11:08

7M ago1:11:08

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The group gets together to continue our discussion of the Children of Time Series by Adrian Tchaikovsky with the first three sections of Children of Memory. Short story for the day is The Liberation of Earth by William Tenn

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Ep. 79: Foundation and Empire - Part I - The General by Isaac Asimov 1:30:46

7M ago1:30:46

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Procopius fan-fiction IN SPACE. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder Sign: A Weird…

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Redshirts Part 3 by John Scalzi and Prott by Margaret St. Clair 1:12:19

7M ago1:12:19

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The group gets together to discuss Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Prott by Margaret St. Clair

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Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi and Snowball Effect by Katherine McLean 1:02:14

8M ago1:02:14

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The group gets together to discuss Redshirts Part 2 by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Snowball Effect by Katherine McLean

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Redshirts Part 1 by John Scalzi and Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K Dick 1:16:58

8M ago1:16:58

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The group gets together to discuss Redshirts by John Scalzi. Short story for the day is Beyond Lies the Wub by Philip K Dick

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Radiation Euphoria 31:24

8M ago31:24

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Children of Ruin Part 3 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Surface Tension by James Blish 1:15:38

8M ago1:15:38

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Chris, Dan, Steve, Jarrod and Varsha get together to discuss the last half of Children of Ruin. The short story for this episode is Surface Tension by James Blish

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Ep. 78: The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis 1:46:23

8M ago1:46:23

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Alcoholic aliens plus a little David Bowie. Support the network and gain access to over fifty bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠Patreon⁠. Want more science fiction in your life? Check out ⁠The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠. Love Neil Gaiman? Join us on ⁠Hanging Out With the Dream King: A Neil Gaiman Podcast⁠. Lovecraft? Poe? Check out ⁠Elder S…

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6 Key Steps to Finding Perfect-Fit Comp Titles for Your Novel (While You’re Still Writing) | Episode 26 15:13

8M ago15:13

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Click HERE to find Comp Titles Crash Course! $97 for limited time! Comp titles--they might be one of the most dreaded topics in the writing world. After all, most of us are writing novels that feel unique, so trying to find a novel “like” ours is a nearly impossible feat. In fact… It's a frustrating, overwhelming task that makes us feel more than a…

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Children of Ruin Part 2 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Baby HP by Juan Jose Arreola 1:08:03

9M ago1:08:03

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We continue our discussion of Children of Ruin - the second book of the Children of Time trilogy by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The short story for the episode is Baby HP by Juan Jose Arreola

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5 Essential Questions You MUST Answer When Writing Your Opening Scene | Episode 25 11:02

9M ago11:02

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The opening scene of your novel is arguably the most crucial part of your book. If it doesn’t capture readers' curiosity and imagination, they won’t keep reading. No wonder the opening scene is notoriously hard to write! But don’t worry—I’m here to help simplify and clarify the progress! In this episode, you’ll discover: 5 Essential Questions you M…

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Oblique Functions 30:18

9M ago30:18

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Children of Ruin Part 1 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and September 2005 The Martian by Ray Bradbury 1:14:39

9M ago1:14:39

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We continue our discussion of the Children of Time trilogy with this first discussion of Children of Ruin - the second book in the trilogy. The short story for the episode is September 2005 The Martian by Ray Bradbury

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9 Tricks to Overcome Writer's Block and Keep Your Writing on Track | Episode 24 16:30

9M ago16:30

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Writer's block is one of the most challenging hurdles an author can encounter. It has the power to derail brilliant stories and thwart dreams of becoming a published author. But fear not—there are effective strategies to combat this creativity killer and keep your writing journey on course. In this episode, we'll delve into practical, actionable st…

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Children of Time Part 4 by Adrian Tchaikovsky and Desertion by Clifford D Simak 1:21:06

9M ago1:21:06

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The group wraps up the discussion of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky. The short story for the day is Desertion by Clifford D Simak

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