Science Fiction University

Each episode Driftglass and Blue Gal discuss one work of classic science fiction plus one science fiction movie. The two pieces share a theme, whether it be time travel, unreliable narrators, dystopias, etc. Join the adventure at sciencefictionuniversity.com

Science Fiction University is a arts podcast hosted by Driftglass and Blue Gal, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Driftglass and Blue Gal hosts Science Fiction University, a arts show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Ep 29 Propaganda!

  Jan 21, 202534 minS0

  <p>A dive into propaganda in science fiction, particularly those instances where aliens take over the world to the advantage of the privileged.  What?<br/><br/>Links for this episode:<br/><br/>Ray Nelson, "Eight O'Clock In the Morning" available via the Internet Archive (free registration required) https://archive.org/details/sciencefictioncl0000unse_z5i2<br/><br/>Images of Arthur C. Clarke's "I Remember Babylon" https://imgur.com/gallery/i-remember-babylon-by-arthur-c-clark-2BX7I6R<br/><br/>Recorded live from the Cornfield Resistance.  Podcast artwork by Frances Langum via BingAI.  <br/><br/>Support the podcast at proleftpod.com or become a patron at...

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  Episode #28

  Ep 28 Apple TV's 'Dark Matter' and the Multiverse

  Jul 9, 202436 minS0

  <p>Diving into Apple TV's new series "Dark Matter," based on Blake Crouch's bestselling novel. We'll explore how the show tackles concepts of both parallel realities, and the nature of identity across multiple timelines.</p><p>But the multiverse madness doesn't stop there! We'll expand our discussion to other sci-fi shows that have expertly played with alternate realities:</p>"Counterpart": How J.K. Simmons' dual roles illuminate questions of nature vs. nurture across parallel Earths"Loki": Marvel's time-hopping adventure and its implications for free will and predestination"The Man in the High Castle": Exploring how history and culture diverge in...

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  Episode #27

  Andy Weir's Hopeful, Hard SF

  May 28, 202447 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Science Fiction University, we dive into the works of Andy Weir, the author behind the hit novels The Martian and Project Hail Mary.</p><p>Project Hail Mary, Weir's latest novel takes readers on an epic journey across the cosmos. Like his earlier work, The Martian, PHM showcases Weir's talent for fusing cutting-edge science with an extremely human story of perseverance and hope. We'll analyze how Project Hail Mary embraces the conventions of "hard" science fiction while also delivering an optimistic, even spiritual message about humanity's ability to overcome challenges through cooperation and grace.</p><...

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  Episode #26

  The Day The Earth Stood Still

  Apr 30, 20241h 19mS0

  <p>We talk about "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and the 1940 short story that inspired it, sort of.  <br/><br/>More at https://www.sciencefictionuniversity.com. <br/><br/>Support the show:<br/>PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast<br/>Patreon |   https://patreon.com/ proleftpod  <br/><br/><br/></p><p>Support the show</p>

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  Episode #25

  Episode 25 | 3 Body Problem

  Apr 2, 202457 minS0

  <p>We talk about the new Apple TV series "3 Body Problem," which we highly recommend.  We also relate it to lots of other science fiction works. <br/><br/>Looking for political content?  We were on The Brad Cast on Monday<br/><br/>https://bradblog.com/?p=14989<br/><br/>More at sciencefictionuniversity.com.<br/><br/>Our podcast YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@ProfessionalLeft<br/><br/>Support the show:<br/>PayPal |  https://paypal.me/proleftpodcast<br/>Patreon | https://patreon.com/proleftpod</p><p>Support the show</p>

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