Encore Episode: We're in the wrong timeline, with Connie Willis and R.F. Kuang
Encore Episode: We're in the wrong timeline, with Connie Willis and R.F. Kuang
We've all been feeling like something is wrong with the timeline. In this episode, we ask what alternate history, fake h... Read more
27 Jul 2023
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Episode 134: The State of the Galaxy
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It's time for our state of the galaxy address. We’ll be talking about how humans figured out that we are living in a gal... Read more
13 Jul 2023
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48mins
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Episode 128: Dungeons & Dragons Gets Cozy
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Episode 126: It's a Great Time to Read (and Write) Short Stories!
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