Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast

Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of science fiction and fantasy! From epic space operas to enchanted realms, they break down the books they've read, spilling their thoughts on plot twists, worldbuilding, and the characters they love (or love to hate). Expect lively discussions, unfiltered opinions, occasional book-related tangents, and plenty of nerdy joy as they explore the most spellbinding and mind-bending stories across the genres.So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and get ready to turn the page on a new adventure with Galaxies and Goddesses!New episodes are released bi-weekly on Thursdays! Follow & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Instagram: www.instagram.com/galaxiesandgoddessesPatreon: patreon.com/GalaxiesandGoddessesEmail: galaxiesandgoddesses@gmail

Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast is a arts podcast hosted by Andrea and Elizabeth, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Andrea and Elizabeth hosts Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast, a arts show with 41 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  Royal Assassin: Book Two of the Farseer Trilogy Deep Dive

  Sep 24, 202632 min

  In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses , Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb, the second book in the Farseer Trilogy. They talk about Fitz's growth from a young assassin into someone with deeper relationships, stronger alliances, and a much bigger role in the politics of Buckkeep. As the enemies seem to be at every turn, who is the biggest threat and are we really seeing the whole picture? Spoiler warning⚠️: This episode contains major spoilers for Royal Assassin and Assassin’s Apprentice, the first two books in the Farseer Trilogy. 00:44 First Impressions 04:50 Fitz Grows Up 10:48 Team Fitz Assembles 14:20 Enemies Abound 21:59 Memorable Word Choice 23:49 Looking Ahead 28:45 Ratings Support the Show Explore our Bookshop.org storefront to find the books we discuss. Purchases support independent bookstores and help keep the podcast going. https://bookshop.org/shop/galaxiesandgoddesses

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  Episode #40

  Summer Book Bingo 2026: The Books That Stood Out

  Sep 10, 202630 min

  In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses , Andrea and Elizabeth wrap up Summer Book Bingo by sharing some of their favorite reads from the challenge. They talk about books that they couldn’t put down, the strange ways a Bingo category can change how you look at a book, and some thought provoking weird little books. A few are sci-fi, a few are fantasy, and some are just really great stories about community and character. 01:36 Books We Couldn't Put Down 07:22 The Books That Made Us Look Twice 12:35 Excellent Standalone Novels 18:32 Weird Little Books 26:17 One Word Title 27:34 A Book to Make You Smile Books discussed in the episode: Good People — Patmeena Sabit (Debut Novel) The Correspondent — Virginia Evans (Bird on the Cover) White Fang — Jack London (Bird on the Cover) Dungeon Crawler Carl — Matt Dinniman (First Person POV) The Buffalo Hunter Hunter — Stephen Graham Jones (Standalone Novel) The Everlasting — Alix E. Harrow (Time Travel) This Is How You Lose the Time War — Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone (Time Travel) The Factory — Hiroko Oyamada (In Translation) The Empress of Salt and Fortune — Nghi Vo (Novella) Small Things Like These — Claire Keegan (Novella) Beartown — Fredrik Backman (One Word Title) Lobster Is the Best Medicine — Liz Climo (Read in a Day) Books also listed on our Bookshop.org affiliate storefront: https://bookshop.org/shop/galaxiesandgoddesses Additional References: The Tales Behind the Branding of 32 Storied Book Publishers. Brian LaRossa. https://brianlarossa.medium.com/the-tales-behind-the-branding-of-32-storied-book-publishers-f14679107742

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  Episode #39

  Books We’ve Been Meaning to Read for Years

  Aug 27, 202630 min

  In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into books on their TBRs for years, or even decades. This week, they're talking about the books and authors they've read a book or two and want to keep reading, from Margaret Atwood and Brandon Sanderson to Stephen King and George R.R. Martin. They discuss intimidating series, unfinished stories, forgotten books on their shelves, and the many ways book logistics influence what they actually read next. Elizabeth’s TBR Catch-22 — Joseph Heller (because dystopia is on her mind) Oryx and Crake — Margaret Atwood (because The Handmaid’s Tale was excellent!) The Dark Tower — Stephen King (because it’s the last in the series) Andrea’s TBR The Blind Assassin — Margaret Atwood (because she loved Oryx & Crake !) Mistborn — Brandon Sanderson (because she loved Tress of the Emerald Sea ) A Dance with Dragons — George R. R. Martin (if the sixth book comes out) Additional References: The NPR Top 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books https://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/139085843/your-picks-top-100-science-fiction-fantasy-books

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  Episode #38

  Assassin’s Apprentice: Our First Robin Hobb Deep Dive

  Aug 13, 202628 min

  In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Robin Hobb’s Assassin’s Apprentice . As the first book in the Farseer Trilogy, the story follows Fitz, a young royal bastard who is drawn into the dangerous world of court politics and magic. They talk about why this classic fantasy felt surprisingly familiar, yet how Hobb’s detailed writing and worldbuilding pulls in the reader. They also discuss favorite characters, the mysterious magic systems of the Skill and the Wit, and why they’re excited to read more. 01:41 Plot Recap and First Impressions 02:43 Writing Style and Structure 05:31 Names, Magic, and Influences 10:34 Favorite Characters and Worldbuilding 12:53 Words That Stuck with Us 18:29 Word Choice and “Throve” 20:50 YA Vibes and a Library Hunt 24:05 Ratings 25:56 Bingo Squares and Final Wrap Additional References: The NPR Top 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books https://www.npr.org/2011/08/11/139085843/your-picks-top-100-science-fiction-fantasy-books

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  Episode #37

  A Day, A Week, Forever, or Never: Dream Sci-Fi & Fantasy Vacations

  Jul 30, 202635 min

  In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses , Andrea and Elizabeth explore the science fiction and fantasy worlds they'd most like to visit, from cozy escapes in the Shire and Panga to magical cities like Velaris, and dragon filled adventures at Basgiath.. Along the way, they debate what makes a fictional destination truly vacation worthy, whether they'd stay for a day, a week, or forever, and which famous worlds they'd rather avoid. Their conversation wanders through magical libraries, dragon safaris, space travel, and the surprisingly practical details of visiting imaginary worlds. 00:44 Dragons, Wildlife, and Fantasy Safaris 02:53 Choosing the Perfect Fantasy Vacation 06:44 Cozy Escapes or Epic Adventures? 10:07 Would Sci-Fi Worlds Actually Be Fun? 11:38 The Reality of Space Travel 14:31 Unexpected Tangents 18:06 Forever is a Very Long Time 19:57 Books Inspiring Real Life Travel 26:11 Library Must See Travel Plans 28:50 Worlds to Avoid 30:28 Does Travel Change Your Reading? 34:09 Outro Books & Series Mentioned: The Lord of the Rings — J.R.R. Tolkien A Court of Thorns and Roses — Sarah J. Maas A Psalm for the Wild-Built — Becky Chambers Fourth Wing — Rebecca Yarros Project Hail Mary — Andy Weir Foundation series — Isaac Asimov The Maid and the Crocodile — Jordan Ifueko A Discovery of Witches — Deborah Harkness Brimstone — Callie Hart Game of Thrones — George R. R. Martin Dune — Frank Herbert Snow Flower and the Secret Fan — Lisa See Memoirs of a Geisha — Arthur Golden Other references: Artemis II astronauts have toilet trouble on their way towards the Moon https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87wy05wr4no

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