TFTB Book Club: House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds

On this episode of TFTB we dive into a science fiction (science fantasy?) classic; A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Featured in the final season of Stranger Things, this beloved YA novel won the Newbery Medal, and was adapted into a 2018 feature film with a mega-cast. The book remains persistently relevant, with it's themes of good vs. evil, individualism vs. conformity, and innocence to experience.  On Science Fiction-Science Fact we look into the autonomous robots that are being developed for moon exploration. A research team from KAIST, the Unmanned Exploration Research Institute, KASI, KARI, and Hanyang University are up to some interesting things. Hopefully we won't make the same mistakes as Starfleet.Of course we’ll take a look at some of the other media we’re reading and watching. We’ve also got a very cool new book that we’re reading this month, so make sure to hang out until the end to find out.Check out the new TFTB website here: talesfromthebridge.comLet us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Once again on TFTB Film Club, our intrepid viewers inflict a terrible movie upon themselves and then inflict it upon you, our loyal listeners. The film is Kin (2018) and this is the after-action report you didn’t ask for. Listen at your own risk and take heed. Tell others what you’ve learned here.PS: For you avant-garde film lovers we do recommend Kin Dza Dza Check out the new TFTB website here: talesfromthebridge.comLet us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Website: https://talesfromthebridge.com/Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB, we'll discuss Alastair Reynolds' House of Suns. It's acid-trip science fiction, and we had a lot of fun chatting about it. On Science Fiction-Science Fact, we look at some AI news from Davos, namely that Generative AI may develop survival instincts we need to worry about. We'll also take a look at some of the other content we're reading and watching, and, of course, we'll announce our next Book Club read. Check out the new TFTB website here: talesfromthebridge.comLet us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Hugh Howey is back on The Bridge, and you’re going to enjoy this one. Naturally we have the latest on Silo as this acclaimed series heads into its third season. We get a peek at some of Hugh’s upcoming projects, which are pretty exciting.We also have an enlightening conversation on artificial intelligence, and writing vs. authoring. Ai is a pretty divisive topic right now, and a nuanced conversation can help cut through the noise. We’ve never had a chat with Hugh where we didn’t leave with a slightly new perspective, and you may as well.So! Lots to cover in this episode, let’s make our way over to The Bridge!Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

TFTB Film Club is back, and apologies in advance. Our Film Clubbers decided to review the much maligned, Jupiter Ascending from 2015. When this came out, the unfortunate reviewer assigned from The Guardian called this film “…absolute nonsense” with “…dialogue that would make George Lucas cringe.” For reasons we can’t truly justify, we’re bringing it back. Come circle the drain with us one more time, we promise to make it fun.You can also us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Is the human race redeemable? On this episode of TFTB we dive into our book of the month; The Humans, by Matt Haig. This book serves as a fun introduction to some interesting concepts, and worth a look. On Science Fiction-Science Fact, we have news on the development of an actual Warp drive for Faster Than Light travel. Hint: We’re closer than you think. We also talk about what else we’re reading and watching, and it’s Kevin’s turn to pick our next book of the month. Let us know what you think!You can also us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On the latest episode of TFTB, Mike Carey joins us on the Bridge to talk about his new book, Outlaw Planet. This a very cool sci-fi western and it’s available now. Some of our eagle-eared listeners will recall that Mike’s space opera, Infinity Gate was our book of the month a couple of episodes back. If you haven’t had a chance to read this series - we highly recommend it. Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB, we dig into a science fiction, and cyberpunk classic. Neuromancer was written by William Gibson in 1984, and reading it now will make you appreciate just how far ahead of its time this book was. This series began a sub genre of science fiction that includes The Matrix, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost in a Shell, among others. We’re currently enjoying a golden age in science fiction literature, and it’s fun to see where some of the foundations for this moment came from. We also jump on the 3I/Atlas bandwagon for some hot takes, and of course, we reveal our next book of the month!Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB Film club we’re talking all things Interstellar. Directed by Christopher Nolan and boasting an all star cast back in 2014. This is one of those films that was both extremely ambitious, and successful, which is why people are still talking about it. People are also still talking about what Matt Damon did. Matt Damon!Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

We’re thrilled to have Claire North back on the program. The last time we spoke with Claire we were talking about her (fantastic) novel The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. During that conversation, Claire mentioned a space opera that she’d been working on, and now it’s here! Slow Gods will be available on November 18th, and we’ve got lots to talk about. For those of you familiar with Claire’s work, it will be no surprise to learn that this is page-turner, and a fresh take on the genre. Do check it out, and let us know what you think.Learn more about the very cool things that Claire is up to here: https://www.clairenorth.com/You can find Claire on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/clairenorth_author?igsh=ODFjcTV5eHp1ZzdyListen to our previous interview with Claire here: https://spotify.link/9cLKWgWYOXb https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-a-sci-fi-bookclub/id1570902818?i=1000671606046Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected] Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge