What could explain the huge popularity of the series? What will Murderbot novice Phil make of it? What will Murderbot fiend Colin reveal about how the whole series fits together?
Also in this episode, Colin surprises Phil with a devilishly difficult robot/AI quiz. Do you know your M5 from your Johnny 5?
And the usual run through of past/present/future happenings in SF.
- Martha Wells' Murderbot books can be found everywhere, but a good place to get started is with the author's website.
- Phil mentioned a couple of other podcasts he's guested on recently. Find them here: Words to Write By and Continuum Drag.
- Colin mentioned his other podcast, which looks at adapted science fiction: Take Me To Your Reader.
- Viewing recommendations: On the Beach, the 1950s BBC Nineteen Eighty-Four, Parallels.
- Books (derived from PhD theses) that cover Irish science fiction including James White: Irish Science Fiction and Space for Peace.
Other podcast platforms carrying Science Fiction 101 include:
Amazon Music - Anchor - Apple Podcasts/iTunes - Audible - Breaker - Bullhorn - Castbox - Deezer - Google Podcasts - Listen Notes - Player FM - Pocket Casts - Podbean - Podcast Addict - The Podcast App - Podcast Index - Podchaser - Podfriend - Podlink - Podtail - RadioPublic - Spotify - Stitcher - TuneIn - YouTube
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