Brian Evenson should need no introduction on this podcast. Fresh off his appearance as a guest of honor at the 2026 Philip K. Dick Festival, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Last Days, Immobility, and much more has been on the podcast several times. I consider him to be the best living writer of the short form. So it was exciting for those of us at the PKD Festival that Brian published a novella for Pink Beam Press that debuted at the fest. Glitch is about 90 pages of pure SF genius. One of the best reads I have consumed this year. So in this conversation we talk PKD fest, Pink Beam press and then we go full spoilers into the writing, themes, and construction of this new novella from a master.

I have always known that Eric LaRocca is like some Brundle-fly mix of Brite, Koja, and Barker, This conversation is overdue. Eric joins me to tell his backstory, and we get into We Are Always Tender With Our Dead, the first in the Burnt Sparrow trilogy.We talk about Clive Barker, small-town horror, and the ins and outs of writing this novel.

In this episode, I speak with Nigerian Science Fiction writer Wole Talabi about his first science fiction novel, The Fist of Memory.The Fist of Memory didn’t disappoint; the best way I think to describe it might be John Woo meets Arthur C. Clarke in Africa. It is certainly one of my favorite books I have read this year. A bullet opera that manages to combine a first contact story, noir, African cyberpunk, and hints of African magic.We talk about growing up as a SF reader in Nigeria, getting into writing and the construction of this amazing novel.•You can find my books here:Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW•And me here:Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_AgranoffTwitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthorBlog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

After every season of Star Trek, I gather a panel of nerds and talk about the highs and lows of the season that just ended. This time, we talk about the 3rd season of Star Trek Starfleet Academy returning for our 13th episode, breaking down a completed season of Trek. Joining me as always are my bridge crew vocal Star Trek fan Sara Lynn Michener, and Musician/ filmmaker Issa Diao.In this episode, we will break down the ins and outs of the show hated and maligned by right wingers. I am the minority report in this episode as I liked and didn't love the show, good news Sara and Issa loved it. •You can find my books here:Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW•And me here:Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_AgranoffTwitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthorBlog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

Well it has been a minute since I interviewed an author, but in this episode, I talk with Justin C. Key, the author of the fantastic debut novel the SF medical thriller Hospital at the End of the World. We talk about Justin’s path as a doctor and writer, and talk about the process and themes of this excellent new novel.

In 1970, Avon Books published a landmark anthology, “Science Fiction Hall of Fame,” featuring 26 classic short stories that represent landmark tales of the genre. The stories were voted on by the members of the new (at the time, in the late 1960s) organization Science Fiction Writers of America. In this series, I will be joined by a panel of guests to break down these stories and talk about the authors in the book. In this episode, we talk about CM Kornbluth’s 1950 classic The Little Black Bag. In this episode, I am joined by two great guests. Cora Buhlert is a writer, teacher, and translator from Germany. Three-time Hugo finalist and 2022 Hugo winner for Best Fan Writer. John Baltisberger is a multi-award-winning author, game designer, and publisher of speculative and genre fiction and gonzo games. Known for his brutal splatterpunk, occult musings, and innovative prose, John has written sci-fi, fantasy, horror, poetry, nonfiction, and romanceWe talk about all things Kornbluth, the influence of this story, and much more.

In this episode, I am joined by Issa Diao and Anthony Trevino is discuss our favorite movies of 2025. We have Anthony’s very long list of movies he hated, then our top movies. Disappointments, Honorable mentions, and our top tens. •You can find my books here:Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW•And me here:Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_AgranoffTwitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthorBlog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

The 4th annual favorite or Top Reads of the year podcast with my oldest book nerd friend Judge Marc Rothenberg. We go through our favorite Retro Reads, Non-fiction, and new releases. Featuring books from Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Sam J. Miller, Silvia Park and more. Three hours of book nerding.

Returning for a fourth time! Author Alma Katsu is most well known for her historical horror novels. We are here to talk about her new contemporary horror novel Fiend. While it is simple to just say this novel is horror version of Succession is fair but this novel is an excellent exploration of the tangled webs of evil, power and greed. We go about 25 minutes without spoilers, and then go a little deeper. This conversation is heavy on process and narrative tricks. Alma and I also get into the idea of “knowing the assignment.”

In 1970, Avon Books published a landmark anthology, “Science Fiction Hall of Fame,” featuring 26 classic short stories that represent landmark tales of the genre. The stories were voted on by the members of the new (at the time, in the late 1960s) organization Science Fiction Writers of America. In this series, I will be joined by a panel of guests to break down these stories and talk about the authors in the book. In this episode, we talk about Ray Bradbury’s 1948 classic Mars is Heven. I am joined by two guests, including noted Ray Bradbury Expert Phil Nichols. He is the editor of the Ray Bradbury Review and podcaster behind Bradbury 100. If you listen to this podcast, you know Judge Marc Rothenberg, who joins me for my annual best reads of the year episodes. We talk about all things Bradbury, the influence of this story, and much more.