Stephen and Marshall get excited talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part two of our three part series. Today we cover “A Guide for Working Breeds” by Vina Jie-Min Prasad and “Metal Like Blood in the Dark” by T. Kingfisher  The post Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories II appeared first on Androids and Assets.

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Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories II

We finish of season 3 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with “Facets” and “The Adversary”, two episodes about identity and belonging . The post Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Facets” and “The Adversary”

The Androids and Assets team goes undercover as a spy thriller podcast to review Luc Besson’s 2019 thriller, Anna. We’re pleased to be joined by Alex, President of the Edmonton chapter of the Association of United Ukrainian Canadians. The post Assassins and Assets – Anna ft. Alex appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Assassins and Assets – Anna ft. Alex

Stephen and Marshall get serious talking about the Hugo short listed short stories in part one of our three part series. Today we cover “Open House on Haunted Hill” by John Wiswell and “Badass Moms in the Zombie Apocalypse” by Rae Carson. The post Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories I appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Hugo Shortlisted Short Stories I

An experimental episode where unpack a perfect trifecta of DS9 Season 3. We nerd out about weird stuff from elevator pricing, to Thor Heyerdahl, and our favorite theocracy the UK. Three times the episode. Three times the weirdness. The post Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits—”Explorers”, “Family Business”, and “Shakaar”

We’re joined by the hosts of one of our favourite shows, Adventures in Ideology, to talk about the first Cyberquest story, The Pharaoh’s Tomb, by Sigmund Brouwer. It’s Christian propaganda with a thin veneer of science fiction. Like a single coat of science applied with a poor brush by an unskilled painter. Please don’t read … Continue reading "Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology" The post Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Cybersnooze ft. Adventures in Ideology

We discuss Tain’s Plot to preempt the Dominion War in Deep Space Nine episodes 20 and 21, “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”. We get into the real life failings of spies and the probability of hiding The post Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits – “Improbable Cause” and “The Die is Cast”

Special guests and legends of Space Opera, Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell, generously took time to talk to us about their newly released novella, Light Chaser. Recommendations Seven of Infinities by Aliette de Bodard Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North The post Entertainment and Control, In Conversation with Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Entertainment and Control, In Conversation with Peter F. Hamilton and Gareth L. Powell

The boys sit down with Struggle Session co-host Leslie Lee to talk about DS9 Season 3 Episode 19 “Through the Looking Glass” and reflect on the meaning of the mirror universe. Through the Looking Glass Ben is abducted from Deep Space Nine and taken to the mirror universe where he bones the counterparts of his … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Through the Looking Glass” ft. Leslie Lee

O’Brien sees himself die and deals with it. Bashir worries about turning 30 and how eventually one day he’ll die and it almost kills him. We also discuss the wisdom of provoking the Dominion and the shortcomings of Jungian analysis. Visionary Romulans are on the station to discuss the Dominion threat and O’Brien is time … Continue reading "Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices”" The post Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Visionary” and “Distant Voices”

A more serious episode where we talk about climate change, science fictions critical role in shaping the way we think about the future, and how to call people to action. We also focus on the fact that climate change is now a completely political problem. In our view political action is the only path to … Continue reading "Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal" The post Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Policy Droid II Atomic New Deal

Stephen and Marshall review Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Season 3 Episode 15 “Destiny” and Season 3 Episode 14 “Prophet Motive”. We talk about everyone’s favorite topic… Imaginary religions. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Destiny” and “Prophet Motive” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Destiny” and “Prophet Motive”

On the brink of catastrophic climate change and America’s defeat in Afghanistan, one movie will pretend neither of these things are happening. We review Amazon’s 4th of July long weekend extravaganza, The Tomorrow War. The post The Private Sector Experience: The Tomorrow War appeared first on Androids and Assets.

The Private Sector Experience: The Tomorrow War

Is it love, or is it psychic contagion? We talk love, relationships, and vaccines as the boys review Fascination S.3 E. 10 and Heat of Stone S.3 EP 14. Come for the kissing and stay for listener questions. The post Emissaries of Profits — “Fascination-and-Heart-of-Stone” appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Emissaries of Profits — “Fascination-and-Heart-of-Stone”

We are joined by Neil Sharpson author of debut novel, When the Sparrow Falls. It’s a clever and engaging science-fiction thriller looking at artificial intelligence, totalitarianism, and transhumanism available from Tor books on June 29. You can find Neil at unshavedmouse.com and on Twitter. Recommended Works Shadowplay by Joseph O’Connor The post Losing Humanity, In Conversation with Neil Sharpson appeared first on Androids and Assets.

Losing Humanity, In Conversation with Neil Sharpson

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