Containing Matters of Madeira, Meteors, and MediumsTimestamps:"Damnation Morning" (1959) (0:00)"Try and Change the Past" (1958) (19:07)"A Deskful of Girls" (1958) (33:10)

Fritz Leiber's "Change War" short stories | Chrononauts Episode 42.2

15 days ago 1h 3m

Containing Matters of Performance and the Transmissions of Such.Timestamps:"No Great Magic" (1963) (0:00)"The Oldest Soldier" (1960) (29:58)"Knight to Move" (1965) (43:43)

Fritz Leiber - "The Big Time" (1958) | Chrononauts Episode 42.1

18 days ago 1h 43m

Containing Matters of an Inversion of Introversion.introductions, recent reads (0:00)Fritz Leiber background (9:55)non-spoiler discussion (41:28)plot summary, spoiler discussion (1:01:47)Bibliography:Scrolls of Lankhmar https://scrolls

Jim Mortimore - "Eye of Heaven" (1998) | Chrononauts Episode 41.2

Mar 6th, 2024 2h 25m

Containing Matters of Punishment.Doctor Who personal background and novel history (0:00)"Eye of Heaven" chapter 8 reading excerpt (47:51)non-spoiler discussion (55:45)spoiler plot summary and discussion (1:23:53)Music: Jim Mortimore - "

Diane Duane - "The Wounded Sky" (1983) | Chrononauts Episode 41.1

Mar 1st, 2024 2h 17m

Containing Matters In which the Captain goes Once more unto the Breach.Timestamps:a brief overview and recommenations of non-literature SF media before 1965 (0:00)personal backgrounds with Star Trek (25:58)Diane Duane background, Star Trek

C.L. Moore - "Greater than Gods" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.7

Jan 19th, 2024 1h 9m

Containing Matters of IndecisionTimestamps:non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler plot summary and spoiler discussion (8:08)Astounding July 1939 story ranking, general issue discussion (51:34)Music:Hirsch, Louis A. - "Sweet Kentucky Lady"

Amelia Reynolds Long - "When the Half Gods Go" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.6

Jan 16th, 2024 1h 4m

Containing Matters of Idolatry and InterventionismTimestamps:Amelia Reynolds Long biography, non-spoiler summary (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion, "Geography for Time Travelers" non-fiction article (21:56)Bibliography:Science Fiction

Ross Rocklynne - "The Moth" | Chrononauts Episode 40.5

Jan 14th, 2024 39m 46s

Containing Matters of Chromatic DeathTimestamps:Rocklynne background, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary, discussion (9:48)"Brass Tacks" letters section (26:37)Bibliography:Ellison, Harlan - "Dangerous Visions" (1967)Rocklynn

Nelson Bond - "Lightship, Ho!" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.4

Jan 13th, 2024 43m 56s

Containing Matters of Perpetual CookingTimestamps:Nelson Bond background, "Lightship, Ho!" non-spoiler discussion (0:00)"Lightship, Ho!" spoiler summary and discussion (12:40)"Tools for Brains" non-fiction article (30:02)Bibliography:Bo

Nat Schachner - "City of the Cosmic Rays" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.3

Jan 11th, 2024 1h 1m

Containing Matters of Harg and Rockets.Timestamps:Nat Schachner background, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (35:31)Bibliography:Asimov, Isaac - "Before the Golden Age" (1974)Moskowitz, Sam - "The Science-Fict

Isaac Asimov - "Trends" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.2

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 13m

Containing Matters of Divine DisagreementTimestamps:Asimov background, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (54:06)Bibliography:Asimov, Isaac - "The Early Asimov" (1972)Asimov, Isaac - "Before the Golden Age" (197

A. E. van Vogt - "Black Destroyer" (1939) | Chrononauts Episode 40.1

Jan 8th, 2024 1h 10m

Containing Matters of Feline Carrier DifficultyTimestamps:introduction, opening sketch, 1939 "Union Leader Tobacco" ad read (0:00)Astounding 1939 cover, contents, ads, non-fiction piece on atomic power (5:42)A.E. Van Vogt background, "Blac

Voivod Discography Ranking | Chrononauts Bonus Episode 5

Nov 22nd, 2023 4h 10m

Containing Matters of a Morgoth Diversion.Timestamps:band history, background (0:00)album picks #15-10 (37:42)album picks #9-5 (1:35:28)album picks #4-1, general discussion (2:35:35)Thumbnail art from Speed Attack #2Links:Deceased ph

Fandom, Fanzines and Fanfiction | Chrononauts Episode 39

Oct 18th, 2023 3h 35m

Containing Matters of the Community.Timestamps:introductions and recent reads (0:00)personal histories with fandom (35:26)1930s fandom history and fanzine excerpts (49:24)Sam Moskowitz - "Why Doesn't Our Ship Move" (1937) (1:48:44)James

John W. Campbell - "Who Goes There?" (1938) | Chrononauts Episode 38.6

Aug 16th, 2023 1h 34m

Concerning Matters of Fire and Ice.Timestamps:John Campbell biography, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (34:21)John Campbell's legacy on science fiction (1:08:27)Bibliography:Ashley, Mike - "The Time Machines:

Harry Bates - "Alas, All Thinking!" (1935) | Chrononauts Episode 38.5

Aug 14th, 2023 1h 3m

Containing Matters of a Preponderance of Ponderance.Timestamps:Harry Bates biography, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (18:00)Bibliography: "The Astounding Harry Bates" featurette, from "The Day the Earth Stood

Raymond Z. Gallun - "Old Faithful" (1934) | Chrononauts Episode 38.4

Aug 13th, 2023 1h

Containing Matters of Binary Flashes and Semaphore Dashes.Timestamps:Gallun biography, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (30:27)Bibliography:Ashley, Mike - "The Time Machines: The Story of the Science-Fiction Pu

Murray Leinster - "Sidewise in Time" (1934) | Chrononauts Episode 38.3

Aug 11th, 2023 53m 16s

Containing Matters of Romans and Confederates.Timestamps:Tremaine-era Astounding background, Murray Leinster background, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (19:50)Bibliography:Ashley, Mike - "The Time Machines: T

Sophie Wenzel Ellis - "Creatures of the Light" (1930) | Chrononauts Episode 38.2

Aug 9th, 2023 58m 10s

Containing Matters in which Proteus transforms the Species.Timestamps: Sophie Wenzel Ellis background and non-spoiler discussion (0:00)spoiler summary and discussion (24:42)Bibliography:Adams, M.B. - "The politics of human heredity in th

Captain S. P. Meek - "The Cave of Horror" (1930) | Chrononauts Episode 38.1

Aug 6th, 2023 54m 4s

Containing Matters in which Mutton is a Joy to All.Timestamps:introductions, non-podcast reads (0:00)Astounding Stories background, Captain S.P. Meek biography, non-spoiler discussion (14:52)spoiler plot summary/spoiler discussion (39:06)

Renato Pestriniero - "A Night of 21 Hours" (1960) | Chrononauts Episode 37.3

Jul 5th, 2023 1h 19m

In which the Heavens provide a Relax of the Mind.Timestamps:background on Italian science fiction (0:00)Pestriniero biography and non-spoiler discussion (30:47)spoiler summary and discussion, "Planet of the Vampires" discussion (44:54)Bi

Graal Arelsky - "Tales of Mars" (1925) | Chrononauts Episode 37.2

Jul 4th, 2023 1h 23m

Containing Matters of Radium, Evolution and Revolution.Timestamps:Arelsky biography, non-spoiler discussion (0:00)"Professor Dagin's Observatory" spoiler summary/discussion 23:20"Two Worlds" spoiler summary/discussion 36:35 "Towards a New

Harry Martinson - "Aniara" (1956) | Chrononauts Episode 37.1

Jul 2nd, 2023 1h 57m

Containing Matters which keep the Human race Preserved.Timestamps:introductions, recent non-podcast reads (0:00)Harry Martinson biography and non-spoiler discussion (17:46)plot summary and spoiler discussion (48:08)opera and film discusio

Fitz-James O'Brien - "The Wondersmith" (1859) | Chrononauts Episode 36.4

Jun 9th, 2023 1h 9m

Containing Matters in which the Toys play Poorly.Timestamps:O'Brien background and non-spoiler discussion (0:00)plot summary and spoiler discussion (20:52)Bibliography:Hoppenstand, Gary - "Robots of the Past: Fitz-James O'Brien's 'The Wo

Robotics in the Soviet Union and Russian Empire | Chrononauts Episode 36.3

Jun 7th, 2023 1h 10m

Containing Matters in which Benefit the Working and the Leisure Classes.Timestamps:Volodymyr Vladko - "The Defeat of Jonathan Govers" (1929) (0:00)Edward Page Mitchell - "The Ablest Man in the World" (1879) (37:46)Bibliography:Karatsupa,