Science Fiction University

Apr 30 2024 48 mins 99
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Each episode Driftglass and Blue Gal discuss one work of classic science fiction plus one science fiction movie. The two pieces share a theme, whether it be time travel, unreliable narrators, dystopias, etc. Join the adventure at sciencefictionuniversity.com

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The Day The Earth Stood Still

Apr 30 2024 78 mins  
We talk about "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and the 1940 short story that inspired it, sort of.  More at https://www.sciencefictionuniversity.com. Support the show:PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcastPatreon |   https://patreon.com/ proleftpod  Support the Show.

Episode 25 | 3 Body Problem

Apr 02 2024 57 mins  
We talk about the new Apple TV series "3 Body Problem," which we highly recommend.  We also relate it to lots of other science fiction works. Looking for political content?  We were on The Brad Cast on Mondayhttps://bradblog.com/?p=14989More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeftSupport the show:PayPal

Ep 24 We drop everything to talk about Dune 2

Mar 05 2024 65 mins  
What the title says!  Support the show at proleftpod.com and thanks! Support the Show.

Ep 23 The Maltese Falcon (Is Not Science Fiction)

Feb 27 2024 63 mins  
We take a short break from Science Fiction to dive into the 1941 film noir masterpiece The Maltese Falcon, comparing and contrasting that Humphrey Bogart classic with two earlier versions, one made in 1931, and a Bette Davis comedy (?) version,  "Satan Met a Lady," made in 1936. More at ScienceFictionUniversity.comSupport the Show.

Ep 22: How Did You Fall In Love With Science Fiction?

Jan 30 2024 51 mins  
Driftglass and Blue Gal share their stories of falling in love with SF.  More at sciencefictionuniversity.com. Support the Show.

Ep 21: Labor Relations and 'The Icicle Works'

Nov 28 2023 47 mins  
We discuss the very political "The Day the Icicle Works Closed" by Frederick Pohl, and also why science fiction stories often don't stand the test of time.  More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.  Support the Show.

Ep 20 Time Travel and Netflix's 'Bodies'

Oct 31 2023 43 mins  
The Netflix series "Bodies" brings up all kinds of connections to time travel in science fiction.  We watched the 8 part series in three days -- it's good!   Support the Show.

Ep 19 Too Much of a Good Thing / Whither Dune?

Sep 26 2023 52 mins  
We discuss tragic heroes and utopias in science fiction, then we turn to the possiblity of future Dune movies.  More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.  Support the Show.

Ep 18: Fish Stories

Aug 29 2023 46 mins  
Alternate title: 'Mother Nature, USMC'. A subgenre of science fiction in which humans try to bend nature to their will, sometimes with disastrous results. Also, an ocean creature theme. Movies discussed include 1973's 'The Day of the Dolphin'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and The Incredible Mr. Limpet(Yes, The Incredible Mr. Limpet). More at sciencefictionunivers

Ep 17: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One and Neuromancer

Jul 18 2023 32 mins  
Driftglass took Blue Gal to see Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 for her birthday.  During the movie, Driftglass noticed many plot points that connect this blockbuster to William Gibson's 1984 novel, "Neuromancer."  So we did a podcast about it.  (No Fair Remembering Stuff returns next week.)  More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.  Support the show