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 romance

We talk about all things Kornbluth, the influence of this story, and much more.