In this episode, Cat and Alan discuss the concept of Hopepunk with Alexandra Rowland, coiner of the term. Other topics include the hopeful nature of Lord of the Rings, why there has to be a protagonist in fiction, and why sometimes you have to

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If This Goes On (Dont Panic): Episode 1

Mar 11th, 2020 44m 50s

If This Goes On (Dont Panic): Episode 0

Feb 24th, 2020 22m 57s

This episode details the who, what, why, and how of the new podcast. Please subscribe to the If This Goes On (Don't Panic) podcast feed most places you can find podcasts. Uploads to the AJVSSF feed will be limited.

If This Goes On (Don't Panic) promo

Jan 13th, 2020 1m 48s

From Alan Bailey the creator of Alan & Jeremy VS Science Fiction, Rachel Renee, cohost of the Gametographers, Diane Morrison, host of SFWA's The Panel, and Cat Rambo, award winning Science Fiction and Fantasy author comes a new podcast about Sc

Cixin Liu's "The Wandering Earth" with Xia Jia

Nov 17th, 2019 1h 16m

In our final episode, we discuss Cixin Liu's story "The Wandering Earth" with Chinese author and professor Xia Jia. We talk about her first collection, currently being translated to English via Neil Clarke (of Clarkesworld). And we discuss the

Andrew Dana Hudson's "Under the Grid" with Sarena Ulibarri

Oct 9th, 2019 1h 2m

This episode we discuss "Under the Grid" by Andrew Dana Hudson with our guest Sarena Ulibarri. Sarena is a writer and the Editor-in-Chief of World Weaver Press. We discuss Solarpunk, economics in Science Fiction, and emojis among other topics.

Episode 23: KJ Parker's "Portrait of the Artist" with Scott H. Andrews

Sep 11th, 2019 1h 16m

This episode we discuss "Portrait of the artist" by KJ Parker with our guest Scott H. Andrews, Editor-in-Chief, and publisher of Beneath Ceaseless Skies. We discuss aesthetics, short fiction in fantasy, and character driven stories among other

ReaderCon 2019: Part 4 with Jame Patrick Kelly & Sarah Pinsker

Sep 3rd, 2019 45m 29s

This is the fourth and final installment of a series of interviews conducted at ReaderCon 2019. In this episode we discuss sexbots and a new collection of stories with James Patrick Kelly. Then we discuss touring, music, and writing with Sarah

ReaderCon 2019: Part 3 with Tananarive Due

Aug 14th, 2019 25m 31s

This is the third of a series of interviews conducted at ReaderCon 2019. In this episode we discuss Tananarive's career, music, movies, and history with the author, academic, and journalist herself.

ReaderCon 2019: Part 2 with Scott H. Andrews & Matthew Kressel

Jul 31st, 2019 59m 2s

This is the second of a series of interviews conducted at ReaderCon 2019. In this episode we discuss ReaderCon memories and politics in Science Fiction & Fantasy with Scott H. Andrews, editor of Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and author Matthew Kress

ReaderCon 2019: Part 1 with RJ Theodore and Bill Campbell

Jul 25th, 2019 39m 20s

This is the first of a series of interviews conducted at ReaderCon 2019. In this episode we discuss podcasting and writing with RJ Theodore (aka Rekka Jay). We also talk to editor, writer, publisher Bill Campbell about this origin story as well

Rebecca Roanhorse's "Your Authentic Indian Experience TM" with Grace Dillon

Jun 17th, 2019 1h 32m

This episode we discuss "Your Authentic Indian Experience TM" by Rebecca Roanhorse with our guest Dr. Grace Dillon. Grace is a professor of Literature at Portland University, as well as an editor, and all around mover and shaker in the SFF comm

Flash Fiction with Josh Hrala and Patrick Morris of The Arcanist

May 5th, 2019 1h 4m

In this episode, we explore flash fiction and future trends in Science Fiction with Josh Hrala and Patrick Morris, the editors of Pittsburgh based Flash Fiction Magazine The Arcanist. Stories include "Jed Thule is a Coward" by Brad Preslar an

CL Moore's "Shambleau" with Cat Rambo & Diane Morrison

Apr 5th, 2019 1h 3m

In this episode we discuss CL Moore's story "Shambleau" with authors Cat Rambo and Diane Morrison. We also discuss cross genre fiction, life after death, and feminism. Book reviewed: The Witch Who Came In From The Cold by MAx Gladstone, Linds

Brooke Bolander's "And You Shall Know Her By The Trail Of Dead" with Dan Moren

Mar 5th, 2019 55m 18s

In this episode we discuss "And You Shall Know Her By The Trail Of Dead" by Brooke Bolander with our guest Dan Moren an author, journalist, and podcaster. We also discuss the art of swearing, cyberpunk, and famous character duos. We review Th

Ian McDonald's "The Catherine Wheel" with Diane Turnshek

Feb 13th, 2019 1h 17m

In this episode, we discuss "The Catherine Wheel" by Ian McDonald with our guest Diane Turnshek an scientist, writer, and professor. We also talk about light pollution, terraforming, and religion. Books Reviewed: Strange Bird by Jeff Vander

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2018 Year in Review

Jan 22nd, 2019 1h 59m

In this episode we review our year. We also invite Tade Thompson back to the podcast, Ryan Pruchnic, and for the first time ever, the Chinese Science Fiction author Zhang Ran. We talk about a wide range of things from Marvel movies, to our fav

Tom Godwin's "The Cold Equations" with BJ Mendelson

Jan 5th, 2019 53m 11s

In this episode, we discuss "The Cold Equations" by Tom Godwin with our guest BJ Mendelson an author, comic book writer, and speaker. We talk about big data, the trolley problem, and the future of privacy. Books reviewed: Blackfish City

Linda Nagata's "The Martian Obelisk" with Aubrey Hirsch

Dec 5th, 2018 54m 20s

In this episode, we discuss "The Martian Obelisk" by Linda Nagata with our guest Aubrey Hirsch an author, essayist, artist, and professor. We talk about the meaning of art, the likelihood of people on Mars, and Mars in fiction. Books revie

Isaac Asimov's "The Last Question" with Derek Leben

Nov 5th, 2018 59m 45s

In this episode, we discuss "The Last Question" by Isaac Asimov with our guest Dr. Derek Leben, professor of Ethics. We talk about Artificial Intelligence, why Asimov's three laws of robotics suck, Asimov's positive outlook on technology, and t

Jorge Borges' "The Immortal" with Tade Thompson

Oct 5th, 2018 1h 15m

In this episode we discuss the story "The Immortal" by Jorge Borges with our guest Tade Thompson. We discuss "monstrous immortality", Jorge Borges' literary significance, and Plato. Here is where you can find everything: Tade Thompson: https

"Martian Raga" with Frank Oreto and Douglas Gwilym

Sep 9th, 2018 1h 14m

In this episode we discuss the story "Martian Raga" by Phillip Trippenbach & Blake Jessop with our guests Frank Oreto and Douglas Gwilym. We lock editors in the basement, get drunk, and talk about the importance of short fiction. Here is wher

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The Hugos and WorldCon with TJ Berry

Aug 30th, 2018 48m 11s

In this bonus episode we chat with author TJ Berry about going to WorldCon and the Hugo ceremony, George RR Martin's Loser's Party, and how she thinks they can improve WorldCon for next year. We also chat about her work in short fiction. You

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The Hugos and WorldCon with Sean Grigsby

Aug 16th, 2018 23m 40s

In this bonus episode we chat with author Sean Grigsby about going to WorldCon and the Hugo ceremony, what he expects, and what he is excited about. We also chat about his upcoming book The Daughters of the Forgotten Light. You can find Sean at

Sci Fi Poetry with John Wells

Aug 5th, 2018 1h 15m

In this episode we change things up a bit. We discuss 5 poems by various poets including the US poet laureate Tracy K. Smith's poem "My God, It's Full of Stars" with our guest Professor John Wells. We also trash talk Bob Dylan, discuss the Dada