Episode 28: In this month’s episode the Escape the Earth crew discuss the book that named the Metaverse—Neal Stephenson’s Snow Crash. We’ll struggle to explain Stephenson's complex and groundbreaking cyberpunk work, delight in all its crazy worldbuilding elements, and hold it up to the light of Elissa and Mary Elizabeth’s feminist critique—all the while trying to figure out whether or not Hiro Protagonist, the book’s samurai sword wielding pizza Deliverator, is a “good guy.” Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 27: Would you upload your consciousness? Are aliens the answer to world peace? Is Bob Ross’s hair space worthy? All these questions and more are explored when the crew of Escape the Earth meet the crew of the Rosebud during our discussion of Paul Cornell’s Rosebud. Although opinions were split on the book, we did enjoy pondering the fate of AI’s involvement with humanity, humanity’s destructive nature, and whether humanity can save themselves or if we’ll have to rely on aliens to do it. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 8: Are you looking for an author/artist who explores big feelings, feminism, pop culture, inclusion, mental health, and all things pink? If so, you may be enamored by Tyler Feder (she/her)! Tyler is the brilliance behind Dancing at the Pity Party, a graphic memoir about the premature death of her super cool mom, Bodies Are Cool, a love-your-body picture book for kids, and Are You Mad At Me?, a picture book about Opal the nervous (and super cute) ostrich who suffers from “the noodles” when she’s anxious. Tyler’s art can be found in varying publications, through social media activism: #drawmetyler, and on her website. Meet the inQUEERies team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 26: An island full fast cars and Kung-Fu gangsters with magical powers? Sounds like a premise Tim might have dreamed up. But no—this is Fonda Lee’s Jade City, book one of The Green Bone Saga. Reading this book left us hungry for book two… and some crispy squid balls. Roll up to the Twice Lucky in your white Duchesse and check out this episode before your luck runs out. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 7: In this episode, we chat with designer Dax DeCristofaro! We quiz Dax on terrible design choices, get judged for our own design choices, and talk about horses. We may also go over how we mark our places in books and how we organize our books at home. Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 6: Join us this time for a discussion of horror as catharsis for queer folks, librarian stereotypes and how true some may be, and the weird things we were influenced by as kids. Also what not to do as someone running a podcast! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 25: Chosen Ones, get your companions together and set out on a quest to explore the world of Nnedi Okorafor’s Who Fears Death with the Escape the Earth crew. Along the way we’ll meet a magical Caucasian, defy the patriarchy, and discuss why Frodo should have died. Do you have a choice about listening to this podcast or is it fate? Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE

Episode 5: If BookTok hasn’t yet gifted you with knowing Nina Haines and Sapph-lit, allow us to introduce you! Join us as we discuss all things books, women loving women, and living out loud! There is some discussion of adult topics and adult language in this episode, so keep that in mind when and where you choose to listen, and enjoy! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 4: This time we're talking with assistant archivist Melissa Gohlke about her work with the queer history of San Antonio and rural Texas. She shares stories of female impersonators of the 1900s, introducing students to the queer landmarks of the city, and how queer spaces have changed over time. Also, bonus guest Anel Flores! Meet the InQueeries team and learn more about the topics discussed by visiting: guides.mysapl.org/inqueeries

Episode 24: Join the ETE crew at the San Antonio Public Library’s Pop Madness event. We asked—and you told us— about your favorite science fiction and fantasy characters, books, movies, and franchises. In this episode… Find out R2D2’s favorite Star Wars character. Meet the Ghostbusters of San Antonio and the crew of the USS Bexar—two local fan communities doing good. And get inspired by local creatives from Random Insanity Network and cosplayer Calico Cacti. We sure did. Join the discussion with Escape the Earth: email: saplescapetheearth@gmail.com goodreads: www.goodreads.com/group/show/10939…escape-the-earth libguide: guides.mysapl.org/ETE