Recorded on June 8, Star Wars correspondent and newly minted PHD Justin comes on the Pod to talk about the latest D+ Series Obi-Wan. We talk about how the Monarchy of Alderan works inside the Galactic Republic/Empire and our predictions for the

Project for the New Aerospace Century

Jun 8th, 2022 1h 1m

The boys get down to brass tacks about Andy Weir’s 2021 book, Project Hail Mary, and how it explains our inability to address climate change.The post Project for the New Aerospace Century appeared first on Androids and Assets.

How To Get Ahead in Anti-Psychiatry Ft. Olav

Apr 28th, 2022 39m 25s

We are looking back on the 1989 classic How to Get Ahead in Advertising. For a deep dive on the intersection of psychology and commerce we are joined by Hugo nominated Blogger and long time friend of the show Olav.The post How To Get Ahead in

Expanded Criticisms: Season 6 of the Expanse Ft. Evan from Kino Lefter

Apr 6th, 2022 59m 11s

The TV show version of the Expanse ended months ago. Now get our expanded criticisms on the shows final season and our big picture takes the Expanse Franchise, and what we really think about Basic. PS The show is entering a new phase, and we wi

The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi

Mar 17th, 2022 1h 4m

Marshall and Stephen are joined by the dynamic and entertaining John Scalzi to talk about his new book, The Kaiju Preservation Society.The post The Kaiju Preservation Mob, In Conversation with John Scalzi appeared first on Androids and Assets.

The Horizon Coalition, In Conversation with Gautam Bhatia

Jan 31st, 2022 55m 10s

Marshall and Stephen are joined by returning guest Gautam Bhatia to talk about his recently released novel The Horizon. Works Mentioned Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko Planetary Mine by Martín Arboleda Aurora Rising originally titled The Prefe

The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom

Jan 17th, 2022 57m 54s

The boys talk about Boba Fett and why the media discourse can’t stop talking about lords and ladies.The post The Book of Boba Fett and the Road to Serfdom appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Hippocratic Oath”

Jan 11th, 2022 44m 30s

The boys are back at it with Season 4 Episode 4 – Hippocratic Oath. Julian and Miles are stranded on a planet with Jem’Hadar and have the first big fight of their relationship. On the station, Worf is learning to adjust to his new role and butt

Can’t Look Away

Jan 1st, 2022 1h 2m

Taking a well worn path to the orchard of problematic Netflix content, the androids and assets team get angry as they lazily pluck the low hanging fruit that is American political discourse. Please enjoy this review of the 2021 sci-fi comedy Do

EOP Indiscretion with The Anime Sickos

Dec 19th, 2021 1h 6m

At long last we settle the question… Is DS9 Anime. Specialist and swell guys Tom and Jo Remind us that DS9 is great, that jobs suck, and we exaggerate the value of suffering.The post EOP Indiscretion with The Anime Sickos appeared first on And

Where You From: In conversation with Cat Rambo

Dec 16th, 2021 54m 26s

Marshall and Steve sit down with the brilliant and ever didactic Cat Rambo to discus their newest book You Sexy Thing. Out now.The post Where You From: In conversation with Cat Rambo appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “The Visitor” ft. SyFy Sistas

Dec 7th, 2021 1h 7m

We are joined by SyFy Sistas, an incredible Star Trek podcast, to discuss Deep Space Nine’s second episode, “The Visitor”. It’s a heart wrenching episode and a great representation of family and black love. Here is a link to the wonderful inter

The Patriarchy Was an Inside Job

Dec 1st, 2021 1h

In order to review Netflix’s Inside Job, Stephen and Marshall must go back to the conspiracy that started it all.The post The Patriarchy Was an Inside Job appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits – “The Way of the Warrior”

Nov 20th, 2021 56m 34s

Season 4 has arrived and the Klingons are up to something. Marshall and Steve are reviewing Season 4 Episode 1, “The Way of the Warrior”.The post Emissaries of Profits – “The Way of the Warrior” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories III

Nov 2nd, 2021 41m 56s

Stephen and Marshall get aggressive talking about the Hugo shortlisted short stories in part three of our three part series. Today we cover “The Mermaid Astronaut” by Yoon Ha Lee and “Little Free Library” by Naomi Kritzer.The post Hugo Shortli

Emissaries of Profits Special Edition – Voyager “Caretaker”

Oct 25th, 2021 1h 6m

In honour of the completion of Season Three of Deep Space Nine. We are covering the space station’s guest appearance on the pilot episode of Star Trek Voyager – “Caretaker”. In this episode, Marshall and Steve talk about how Voyager contrasts w

Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories II

Oct 19th, 2021 42m 45s

Stephen and Marshall get excited talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part two of our three part series. Today we cover “A Guide for Working Breeds” by Vina Jie-Min Prasad and “Metal Like Blood in the Dark” by T. Kingfisher The

Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary”

Oct 10th, 2021 53m 7s

We finish of season 3 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with “Facets” and “The Adversary”, two episodes about identity and belonging .The post Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Assassins and Assets – Anna ft. Alex

Oct 8th, 2021 56m 33s

The Androids and Assets team goes undercover as a spy thriller podcast to review Luc Besson’s 2019 thriller, Anna. We’re pleased to be joined by Alex, President of the Edmonton chapter of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians.The post

Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories I

Oct 3rd, 2021 37m 54s

Stephen and Marshall get serious talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part one of our three part series. Today we cover “Open House on Haunted Hill” by John Wiswell and “Badass Moms in the Zombie Apocalypse” by Rae Carson.The p

Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar”

Sep 28th, 2021 1h 5m

An experimental episode where unpack a perfect trifecta of DS9 Season 3. We nerd out about weird stuff from elevator pricing, to Thor Heyerdahl, and our favorite theocracy the UK. Three times the episode. Three times the weirdness.The post Emi

Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology

Sep 13th, 2021 1h 20m

We’re joined by the hosts of one of our favourite shows, Adventures in Ideology, to talk about the first Cyberquest story, The Pharaoh’s Tomb, by Sigmund Brouwer. It’s Christian propaganda with a thin veneer of science fiction. Like a single co

Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”

Sep 4th, 2021 44m 44s

We discuss Tain’s Plot to preempt the Dominion War in Deep Space Nine episodes 20 and 21, “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”. We get into the real life failings of spies and the probability of hidingThe post Emissaries of Profits – “Impr

Entertainment and Control, In Conversation with Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell

Aug 31st, 2021 47m 5s

Special guests and legends of Space Opera, Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell, generously took time to talk to us about their newly released novella, Light Chaser. Recommendations Seven of Infinities by Aliette de Bodard Shards of Earth by

Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee

Aug 25th, 2021 1h 4m

The boys sit down with Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee to talk about DS9 Season 3 Episode 19 “Through the Looking Glass” and reflect on the meaning of the mirror universe. Through the Looking Glass Ben is abducted from Deep Space Nine and t