TMTYR Episode #83: The Andromeda Evolution, Interview with author Daniel H. Wilson

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dhw-taeFor this special episode to tie in with Episode #84 (forthcoming), Seth and Colin sit down with Daniel H. Wilson, author of The Andromeda Evolution, the brand new sequel to The Andromeda Strain. Topics range from Mr. H Wilson’s history as a geek, to the history of this project, to possible adaptations of his work.

Notes & Links:

Daniel’s site & social media:
https://twitter.com/danielwilsonpdx
https://www.danielhwilson.com/

TMTYR episode on “The Nostalgist”:
http://pavementpodcast.com/podcast/tmtyr-episode-44-a-little-more-data-than-number-five-the-nostalgist/

TMTYR Episode #82: Oh, I Had Some Brews (Conjure Wife, Hugos There crossover)

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conjure-wifeIt’s the TMTYR/Hugos There Podcast crossover you’ve all been waiting for! For Halloween 2019, the Pavement Pounders discuss the 2019/1944 Retro Hugo Award for Best Novel winner, Conjure Wife, by Fritz Lieber, and its three (!) movie adaptations.

We’ve been warned by at least one woman that any female readers/listeners may hate read/watch. We understand this.

Rankings!:

Colin:

  • book
  • 1962 film
  • 1980 film
  • 1944 film

James:

  • book
  • 1962 film
  • 1980 film
  • 1944 film

Seth:

  • 1962 film
  • book
  • 1980 film
  • 1944 film

Notes:
Original Novel from Unknown Worlds:
http://www.unz.com/print/Unknown-1943apr-00009/?View=PDF

Burn, Witch, Burn! (1962 film) on Amazon Video (no longer Prime, sorry):
https://www.amazon.com/Burn-Witch-Janet-Blair/dp/B009EOBB4C

History of the book’s publication:
https://www.blackgate.com/2014/02/15/lust-women-and-the-devil-seven-decades-of-fritz-leibers-conjure-wife/

Chris Rock bit on taking credit for things you’re supposed to do (content warning: all the n-words):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0B_ekSrsEk

Scriabin’s Piano Sonata #9 (hot garbage):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENxotmXmvGw

TMTYR Episode #81: Lighter Than the Movie! (The Illustrated Man, feat. Dr. Phil Nichols)

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the-illustrated-man-md-webWrapping up their 5 year journey through Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders hit The Illustrated Man, by Ray Bradbury, and discuss the 1969 film adaptation of…something other than what’s in the book.

Rankings!

Phil/James/Colin/Seth:

  • Book
  • Story
  • Movie

 

TMTYR Episode #80: I Think We Fixed This Thing! (Damnation Alley)

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damnation-alleyStumbling toward the finish line of Reel Future, the Pavement Pounders discuss Roger Zelazny’s “Damnation Alley” and its 1977 film abomination adaptation.

The movie’s plot makes little sense. We fixed it for you.

Rankings!:

Colin/James/Seth:

  • novella
  • movie

 

Notes:

Galaxy magazine “Damnation Alley”:
https://archive.org/details/Galaxy_v26n01_1967-10_modified/page/n5

TMTYR Episode #79: Evacuate Through the Back Door (Millennium/Air Raid)

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millenniumposterContinuing on the quest to finish off Reel Future, this time the boys hit up John Varley’s 1977 short story “Air Raid” and its adaptation, the 1989 film Millennium.

Plus, another entry in the list of emails Colin has received from authors he asked for comments. And this one is a doozy. For certain definitions of doozy.

Rankings!

Colin:

  • Book
  • Movie
  • Story

James:

  • Story
  • Movie

Seth:

  • Movie
  • Story

TMTYR Episode #78: It’s Easier to Count on the Little Man (The 10th Victim)

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10thvictimposterThis time, the boy discuss another title from Reel Future, Robert Sheckley’s “The Seventh Victim,” adapted to La Decima Vittima (The 10th Victim) in 1965.

 

 

 

Rankings!:
Colin:

  • Story

James

  • Story
  • Movie

Seth:

  • Story
  • Movie

Notes:
Archive.org copy of the story:
http://archive.org/stream/galaxymagazine-1953-04/Galxy_1953_04#page/n39/mode/2up

TMTYR Episode #77: He Played the Armageddon Card! (The Wandering Earth)

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The-Wandering-Earth-PosterThis time, the guys discuss The Wandering Earth, the blockbuster Chinese film based on Cixin Liu’s story of the same name.

Rankings!

Colin/James/Seth:

  • story
  • movie

TMTYR Episode #76: I Love Me Some John Scalzi (Love, Death & Robots)

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Love-Death-and-Robots-Netflix-Three-RobotsThis time, the Pavement Pounders take a look at three John Scalzi short stories adapted into episodes of Netflix’s Love, Death & Robots.

No rankings this time. Just enjoy the robot goodness.

Notes:

Pepsi commercial similar in style to “Three Robots”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kf1A8Ukk5Us

TMTYR Episode #75: An Epsilon for Effort (Brave New World, feat. Emily Ralston)

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bravenewworldFor their 75th episode, the Pavement Pounders welcome back their very first guest, James’s lovely wife Emily, or as he calls her, Her Fordship. Under discussion is Emily’s choice, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and its two television adaptations.

There’s a fair bit of us talking over each other. Blame it on the soma.

Rankings!

Emily:

  • Book
  • 1980 miniseries
  • 1998 movie

James:

  • Book
  • 1980 miniseries
  • 1998 movie

Colin:

  • Book
  • 1980 miniseries
  • 1998 movie

Seth:

  • Book
  • 1998 movie
  • 1980 miniseries

Attachmen

Notes:

Spark’s Notes Video about BNW:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raqVySPrDUE

TMTYR Episode #74: It’s Forward Engineering! (This Island Earth)

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To celebrate their 5th podcasting anniversary, the Pavement Pounders continue with what they’ve been doing. Namely, working through Reel Future. This time, it’s This Island Earth, the 1952 novel by Raymond F. Jones, and its 1955 film adaptation.

Show Notes Exclusive Pounder Rankings! (Yes, we forgot to record it):

Colin/James/Seth:

  • Book
  • Movie

Discussing adapted Sci-Fi at its best—and worst

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