Colin and Phil dig in to Martha Wells' multi-award-winning MURDERBOT series, reviewing the first story of that series "All Systems Red". What could explain the huge popularity of the series? What will Murderbot novice Phil make of it? What will Murderbot fiend Colin reveal about how the whole series fits together? We hope you enjoy the episode! Check out our show notes at 101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook as "Science Fiction 101 podcast".

Colin and Phil recently found themselves reviewing Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama (1973) on another podcast - and were intrigued by a quote from author Mike Resnick, who said that James White's All Judgement Fled (1968) was "Rama done right". What  is this other book, and why would one repsected author (Resnick)  suggest that another respected author (White) had bested yet another  respected author (Clarke)? We decided to investigate - and in this  episode of Science Fiction 101 we tell you everything we learned. All Judgment Fled was first published in serialised form in the science fiction magazine Worlds of IF, edited by Fred Pohl, in 1967/8. IF was a sister magazine to Galaxy Science Fiction. Also in this episode: Clarkesworld publisher Neil Clarke responds to our review of his magazine! a science fiction character quiz Brandon Sanderson's record-breaking Kickstarter campaign Alfred Hitchcock's unfilmed science fiction movie We hope you enjoy the episode! Check out our show notes at 101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook as "Science Fiction 101 podcast".

In this new episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we follow our review of a December 1951 science fiction magazine, with a review of a Christmas 2021 magazine! This time it's Clarkesworld, one of the leading publishers of science fiction short stories. We also have another fiendish quiz, this time all about classic - and not-so-classic - sci-fi films of the 1950s. Phil claims to know a thing or two about things from another world, and fifty-foot women from the red planet. But how will he fare with Colin's multiple choice challenge? Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia  and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader). Check out our website at 101sf.blogspot.com.

We had some serious technical issues with this episode, so what you're about to hear is a bit of a patchwork, with variable technical quality and some parts we had to re-record. However, we think the information content makes it a good listen... In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we travel back in time to review the Christmas 1951 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction magazine. Galaxy was the magazine which led the science fiction field in the 1950s, bringing to the genre a greater concern for humanist themes, sociology, psychology and social satire. Among its successes were the first publication of Ray Bradbury's "The Fireman" (soon expanded into FAHRENHEIT 451) and the first appearance of Alfred Bester's THE DEMOLISHED MAN. We review the December 1951 issue from cover to cover - we even review the book reviews and the ads! Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia  and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader). Check out our website at 101sf.blogspot.com.

In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we review a  new book, Extraordinary Voyages by Steven Paul Leiva. We also have a quiz based on science fiction stories adapted to film, a review of a new science fiction film museum in the UK, discussion of short-lived TV series, and an announcement of what our December episode will be about. Science Fiction 101 is presented by Phil Nichols (of Bradburymedia and Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (of Take Me To Your Reader).

In the latest episode of the Science Fiction 101 podcast, we review a new book. The Apollo Murders is a novel about space - written by a honest-to-goodness real-life astronaut! The author, Chris Hadfield, has flown on the Space Shuttle, and on Soyuz,  worked on the Russian Mir space station, and commanded the International  Space Station. You can't get more astronaut experience than that. Hadfield  has also written books before, but until now has focused on  non-fiction. His best-selling book prior to this one was the  autobiographical An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. But now he turns to fiction, with a thriller set during the Apollo era. But how does it stand up? In  the podcast, regulars Colin and Phil are joined by Peter Kuskie to review the book and to join us in a Jeopardy-inspired quiz.

Phil and Colin attempt to celebrate the big 1-0 - as we are ten episodes old! We discuss the ages-old myth (and sci-fi trope) of the Hollow Earth. And then its Phil's turn to spring a quiz on tuba-playing co-host Colin. And we finish with our usual round-up of recommendations of past, present and future science fiction. Science  Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all  angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader). Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101 Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include: Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube

We  look at 2001: A Space Odyssey, the classic 1968 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, and the novel written by Arthur C. Clarke. Then Colin springs a quiz on an unsuspecting Phil. And we finish with a round-up of recommendations of past, present and future science fiction. Science  Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction  from all  angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre!  Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin   Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader). Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101 Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include: Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube

We talk about ways the world can end in science fiction stories. We review the award-winning Naomi Kritzer short story "Little Free Library". And we bring you a quiz sent in by a listener. As well as our usual run through of recommendations from the past, present and future of SF. Science  Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction from all  angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre! Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and Colin  Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader). Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101 Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include: Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube

A bumper episode - full of more sci-fi quiz goodness, plus a double-podcast-crossover as hosts Phil and Colin are joined by Seth Heasley from Take Me To Your Reader and Hugos There, two splendid SF podcasts. Science  Fiction 101 is the podcast where we examine science fiction  from all  angles - exploring the past, present and future of the genre!  Join regular hosts Phil Nichols (Bradburymedia, Bradbury 100) and  Colin  Kuskie (Take Me To Your Reader) as this episode they consider Ray Bradbury (sort of), Isaac Asimov, and re-masters of The Day of the Triffids and Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition. Follow us at http://101sf.blogspot.com and find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sciencefiction101 Podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include: Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - The Podcast App - Podchaser - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - TuneIn - YouTube