mastodon 4.8.0-nightly.2026-10-064x Hugo Finalist #podcast covering #sciencefiction #scifi #fantasy #horror #movies #tv #books and more! We do interviews, tackle bad movies, and sometimes tell a joke!
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On the blog, @Stephen_GM@mastodon.social reviews Vattu Book 1: The Name & the Mark, a graphic novel by author-artist Evan Dahm. "This is an exceptional work of comics and of fantasy, where the story, theme and art work seamlessly in alignment. ... this is a narrative exploring imperialism, colonialism, and the different responses to it by the people it oppresses."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/comics-review-vattu-book-1-by-evan-dahm/
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social (Trish Matson) reviews The Killing Spell, by Shay Kauwe. "Kea's character arc is very enjoyable ... plenty of heart and humor along with her frustrations. Moreover, the development of the community theme is really well done and heartening."
The Skiffy and Fanty Show: Book Review: The Killing Spell, by Shay Kauwe
On the blog, @Princejvstin@wandering.shop (Paul Weimer) reviews The Republic of Memory by Mahmud El Sayed.
"The worldbuilding, though, is where this novel really shines and shows the author’s thoughts and thought process and interests, above and beyond the mainspring of the story being of revolution and resistance to tyranny. This is a story that sets up our generation ship ..."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-the-republic-of-memory/
On the blog, @Princejvstin@wandering.shop (Paul Weimer) reviews The Everlasting, Alix Harrow's novel about time travel and mythmaking and myth-breaking. "And then the characters themselves try and break the pattern in a different way. The revelation of the truly tangled skein of the history and stories of the novel is like the peeling back of the layers of an onion, and expertly done. "
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/book-review-the-everlasting-by-alix-harrow/
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social discusses "Rabbit Test and Other Stories" by Samantha Mills. "Seeing all these great stories together really reinforces what an excellent and versatile author Mills already is..."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-rabbit-test-stories-by-samantha-mills/
On the blog, @Princejvstin@wandering.shop reviews Gareth Powell's new SF novel, Jitterbug. "The power of individuals to make a difference is a running theme in Powell’s novels and we get that in spades, here. The crew of the Jitterbug have to make hard choices and quick decisions, and it is being willing to take those stands and act against dire odds that is a highlight of Powell’s writing..."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-jitterbug-by-gareth-powell/
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Tonight is a #podcast night, y'all!
We're in for a treat. John Chu will join us to talk about his brand new novel, The Subtle Art of Folding Space (with that gorgeous cover by Weston Wei w/ design by Katie Klimowicz).
When? 7 PM Central!
Where? TWITCH! https://www.twitch.tv/alphabetstreams
Our #podcast is LIVE w/ our weekly show on Twitch!
We're talking to the fine folks at Deaf Crocodile about film restoration + Dead Mountaineer’s Hotel (1979; dir. Grigori Kromanov).
Come join the show. Ask questions. Learn a thing!
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social (Trish Matson) recommends The Faith of Beasts, the second novel in James S.A. Corey's series, The Captives' War. Don't start here, though; go back to the first novel, The Mercy of Gods (but the novella Livesuit is optional).
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/book-review-the-faith-of-beasts-by-j-s-a-corey/
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social (Trish Matson) reviews "What We Are Seeking" by Cameron Reed. "I enjoy the explanations of alien biology in this book, with this world's fascinating ecosystem, but they're mostly background and plot motivator for the human storylines. ... The book ends with some uncertainty for what the future will bring, but I found it very satisfying, nonetheless."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-what-we-are-seeking-by-cameron-reed/
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social (Trish Matson) reviews Ruiner (Tellers Book 1) by Lara Messersmith-Glavin: "I really enjoyed diving into this world and learning about its people, and the ending definitely left me wanting more."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/book-review-ruiner-by-lara-messersmith-glavin/
On the blog, @TrishEM@newsie.social reviews If We Cannot Go at the Speed of Light, a new collection of short stories by Korean SF author Kim Choyeop. "[My Space Hero is] a bittersweet story, but Gayun's determination and eventual reconciliation with her emotions and decisions leave it, and this collection, on a good note."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-if-we-cannot-go-speed-of-light-by-choyeop/
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We're talking w/ John Chu about The Subtle Art of Folding Space!
Come hang in chat. Ask questions. Learn about a fascinating new novel!
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Tonight at 7 PM Central, we'll be joined by John Chu for an interview about his new novel, The Subtle Art of Folding Space!
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On the blog, @Reading1KLives@mastodon.social (Daniel Haeusser) reviews Dead Lover (2025), directed by Grace Glowicki. "... the film manages to feel utterly unique and wholly creative. This latter point is one of the more endearing and awesome parts of Dead Lover, its constant gender bending and gender blurring characters."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-dead-lover-2025-glowicki/
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Community, cookouts, and space potato salad, oh my! @shaunduke@wandering.shop + @JenniferBrozek@mastodon.social join forces to talk to @tonyarmoore@mastodon.social about The Cookout, a new anthology coming soon! Together, they talk about Moore’s approach to co-editing, the task of building an anthology, the current submissions call, and the cultural importance of the cookout!
Audio/Vid: https://skiffyandfanty.com/podcasts/858tonyarmoore/
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What? Torture Cinema -- we're talking about Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD (1998)!
When? 7 PM Central!
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On the blog, @Princejvstin@wandering.shop (Paul Weimer) reviews Accelerated Growth Environment by Lauren C. Teffeau. "In this way... this novella is an incredibly optimistic work, believing that positive adaptation and improvement in the midst of climate change is not only worth attempting, but that it can in fact, succeed."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/review-accelerated-growth-environment-by-lauren-c-teffeau/
On the blog, @Reading1KLives@mastodon.social (Daniel Haeusser) reviews The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025, edited by Nnedi Okorafor and John Joseph Adams.
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/book-review-the-best-american-science-fiction-and-fantasy-2025-edited-by-nnedi-okorafor-and-john-joseph-adams/
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We're just a few hours out from tonight's #podcast live show.
What? John Chu joins us to talk about The Subtle Art of Folding Space!
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The Hoff is upon us. And he's beach ready...probably...
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On the blog, @Reading1KLives@mastodon.social (Daniel Haeusser) reviews the movie Dolly (2025). "My first thought upon finishing the movie is just what an exceptional short film it probably would make over a full-length picture."
https://skiffyandfanty.com/blog/movie-review-dolly-2025-directed-by-rod-blackhurst/
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On the docket: Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD (1998). Starring the Hoff himself!
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Tonight at 7 PM Central, our ragtag crew of podcasters will be live on Twitch for this month's Torture Cinema!
We watched Nick Fury: Agent of Shield (1998) so you don't have to!
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Tonight, we're talking to Aubrey Sitterson, writer for Free Planet, an SF series out from Image Comics.
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Tonight's live show features an interview with Aubrey Sitterson, writer of Free Planet, a SF comic series from Image!
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It's the last show of the month, and that means it's Torture Cinema time. We're talking about Mannequin Two: On the Move (1991).
We promise there is nothing wrong with this movie. No jokes at all. Nuh-uh...
