Seth @ Hugos There Podcast

I did not know better. It was an absolute highlight of the movie for me. But I was twelve.

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New Take Me To Your Reader episode! The new (terrible but fun) War of the Worlds movie!

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New Episode! This time I discuss the 2025 Locus Award-winning novel The Man Who Saw Seconds, by Andrew Boldizar with a couple of my friends from the Nebulugo Book Club Discord, Sophia and JW.

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Seth and James at the start of the Cotswold Way

A Phil Nichols sighting!

The whole Cotswold Crew at the finish line in Bath.

New Take Me To Your Reader Episode! Assistant *to* the Regional Major (The Long Walk)

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We loved this one, so go check it out in theaters while you can.

Recorded on location in Seth's backyard. Post credits audio includes Cotswold Way and a mystery meet up!

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Author photo of David Agranoff

Bonus Episode! Great America In Dead World, by David Agranoff (interview with the author)

I'm joined by @davidagranoff.bsky.social to discuss his new book, especially focusing on the interesting story of how it came to be.

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I'm convinced "hot honey" is just pumpkin spice for men who make fun of people liking pumpkin spice.

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New Episode! (Seth's Picks) Lightning, by Dean Koontz, with Megan Cutter (@mlcutter.bsky.social) and Colin Kuskie (@colink.bsky.social).

It was fun talking about our first Koontz and revisiting an old favorite.

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This was so great in person. You guys inspire me to go after great guests!

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New Take Me To Your Reader episode! A.I. Artificial Intelligence, based on "Supertoys Last All Summer Long," by Brian Aldiss

I think this is one of our best episodes in quite a while.

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Seth and his son, Ethan. Ethan is taller and better looking.

Seth in a nerdy t-shirt lamenting the demise of the floppy disk, VHS tape, and audio cassette.

Seth with Dan Moren

Seth with Juan Sanmiguel

Dispatches from Seattle WorldCon! hugospodcast.com/podcast/disp...

It was great to meet up with JW Wartick, @dmoren.com, @pematson.bsky.social, @rainbowwar71.bsky.social, @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social, @casella.bsky.social, and others!

Ooooo! @authorizedpod.bsky.social is covering the Ladyhawke novelization in their newest episode! I’ve wanted to read this one for YEARSSSSSSSSS

Can’t wait to check it out.

The quiz was excellent! Thanks for having us!

Space Jam! Sports in Speculative Fiction Science Fiction Room 321, Fri. 3-4 p.m. The ways in which sports have been depicted in science fiction and fantasy say a lot about the fictional cultures of these narratives. Would Quidditch be an interesting sport to watch? What role does parrises squares play in the universe of Star Trek? Will the Houston Energy be able to defend their rollerball championship? Seth Heasley (M), Elektra Hammond, Fonda Lee, Marie Vibbert, Tim Chawaga

I'm not on the program much, but I'll be moderating a fun panel on Friday afternoon. Love to see you there!

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At Seattle WorldCon! I'll try to get some pictures posted if I remember to take any. Message me if you're here and want to meet up!

Might be worth looking into the market for it.

Zoomed Out: SFF Novelizations, with Andrew and Hannah from Authorized! Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!:  Support Me on Patreon!:  Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me:  Don’t forget to stick around for the quiz at the end of …

New Episode! Zoomed Out: SFF Novelizations (@authorizedpod.bsky.social), with Andrew and Hannah from Authorized!

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I feel like I need to host a Murderbot season one retrospective for you guys 😎

New Take Me To Your Reader Episode! Murderbot Season One wrap-up, plus an extended discussion of a couple of possible next series after we conclude our Robot series.

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Screenshot of a video call featuring Seth, Juan, Sarah, Emmanuel, Ivor, and Cora.

I'm joined again by a panel of the usual suspects to discuss the nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Novella. @Configures.penguicon.social.ap.brid.gy @corabuhlert.bsky.social @rainbowwar71.bsky.social @tearsofthetinman.bsky.social @manuphoto.com

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2025 Hugo-nominated Novels Panel I’m joined for a discussion of the 2025 Hugo nominees for Best Novel by a few returning guests, and a couple of new people. Guests include: Sarah Elkins ( Lori Anderson ( Amy Salley ( JW Wartick ( …

I'm joined by another panel of awesome people to discuss the 2025 nominees for the Hugo Award for Best Novel!

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Lori/Amy from @hugogirlpodcast.bsky.social
JW Warwick
Sarah Elkins
Mythius
Jim Infantino

What are your favorites from this year's nominees?

If you'd prefer video for the Hugo Short Story Nominees, enjoy!

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2025 Hugo-nominated Short Story Panel I’m joined for a discussion of the 2025 Hugo nominees for Best Short Story by a few returning guests. Guests include: Cora Buhlert ( Scott Ullery ( Emmanuel Dubois ( Lisa Mccarty ( Sarah Elkins ( T…

I'm joined by previous guests Sarah Elkins, Lisa McCarty (@lisajune.bsky.social), Scott Ullery, Emmanuel Dubois (@manuphoto.com), and Cora Buhlert to discuss the nominees for the 2025 Hugo Award for Best Short Story.

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Book cover art for The Stress of Her Regard, by Tim Powers, featuring a man in a lake in the mountains, apparently worshipping a woman in the clouds.

New Episode! The Stress of Her Regard, by Tim Powers, with guest Ray Alston

Winner of the 1990 Mythopoeic Award! Secret History! Romantic Poets! Vampires? Succubi? Nephilim? All the above?

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More Murderbot (S1:E3-6)! We'll do one more wrap-up episode once the season's in the bag.

What do you think of the season thus far?

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I've asked the guys to do that, and also Steel Dawn, which is like post-apocalyptic Shane. One removes the SF, the other adds it.

First time guesting on a sci-fi podcast!

I really enjoyed revisiting Vonnegut and chatting with Seth. Thanks @hugospodcast.com

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New Episode! Zoomed Out: Kurt Vonnegut, with Nic Pietersma (@wilburd.bsky.social‬)

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Collage of images detailing the forthcoming episodes of the podcast. A Zoomed Out episode about Kurt Vonnegut, a normal episode about Tim Powers's The Stress of Her Regard, and a Zoomed Out Subgenre episode about SFF Novelizations.

Coming attractions!

June: Zoomed Out: Kurt Vonnegut
July: The Stress of Her Regard, by Tim Powers (normal episode)
August: Zoomed Out: SFF Novelizations

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New Take Me To Your Reader Episode! Murderbot, Season One, Episodes 1-2.

What do you think of the series so far?

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New Take Me To Your Reader bonus content!

We recorded a few thoughts about the Murderbot trailer. We'll be covering the series over the next few episodes.

What do you think of the trailer? Any hopes/fears for the series?

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