TFTB Film Club: Cocoon (1985)

In this episode, we're happy to welcome back Dennis E. Taylor to the show. He might be best known for his Bobiverse Series, but we'll cover his other great work as well, and catch up on what he has been up to. Naturally, we'll chat about the 5th book from The Bobiverse, "Not Till We Are Lost" which is available on Audible now. We'll also get a peek at what's next for the series, and some of his other projects.  Dennis has a great Newsletter that we recommend, and you can find it here: http://dennisetaylor.org/status-of-things/ Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Bluesky: @talesfromthebridge.bsky.socialInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG Send us an email!

In this episode of TFTB, we discuss The Mercy of Gods. A new series from James S.A. Corey, the writing duo behind one of the finest space operas ever published, The Expanse. The chances that this new series will also land on your television screen are good. The authors have teamed up with the former showrunners of The Expanse to create a media company called Expanding Universe. Under this shingle, they will be able to seamlessly transition their work from book to screen, and word is... that they already have a major development deal at Amazon MGM. Hopefully, there will be more to come on this! Naturally, we've got a fun Science Fiction-Science Fact that would make Scully and Mulder proud. We’ll also reveal our next book of the month, and Kevin has a fun one for you. Let’s make our way over to the Bridge!Check out Expanding Universe on the web: https://www.expanding-universe.com/ Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Bluesky: @talesfromthebridge.bsky.social Instagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG Send us an email!

On this episode of Film Club, we discuss the a classic Ron Howard film, Cocoon. Released in 1985, the movie actually garnered an Oscar for best visual effects. You could say…. 1985 was a simpler time. When else could a film with octogenarian protagonists carry a sci-fi thriller. It’s an under-rated classic, worthy of discussion. They don’t green light these kinds of stories anymore. Or do they? Let us know what you think using the links below. Let’s make our way over to the Bridge!Please let us know if there is a film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG Send us an email!

Joining us on the Bridge is author, illustrator, and game designer, Andrew Kolb. Andrew has just released his third Tabletop Role Playing Game; Wonderland, which is out now. We had a great time talking about RPGs, and game design. Andrew is also a prolific artist and illustrator whose work draws on some of our favourite themes here on TFTB, so we've got plenty to cover. Check out Andrew's website here: https://www.kolbisneat.com/, and his Instagram is a must-follow here: https://www.instagram.com/kolbisneat/Let’s make our way over to the Bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG Send us an email!

In this episode we sit down with New York Times best selling Fantasy author, Travis Baldree. If you haven’t read Legends and Lattes, we highly recommend it. The series falls into an emerging sub-genre that we’ve covered in the past called ‘cozy fantasy’. It’s nice escape for those looking for a  nice low-key read. Our conversation covered a lot of ground, and it was great to have Travis on the show.Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG Send us an email!

We're excited to have Scott Ryan on the Bridge this week. Scott is the author of The Last Days of Letterman, and best-seller, Moonlighting: An Oral History. We dig into his latest book The Last Decade of Cinema, which argues that the 1990s was the last decade of truly original film. We also get his take on Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek, which you need to hear. We had a lot of fun, and Scott made some points that are pretty tough to argue. Make sure to check out Scott's website, and all the cool things he's up to here: https://www.scottryanproductions.com/product/the-last-decade-of-cinema/ Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGSend us an email!

You may have already listened to our episode where we talk about The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. We liked the book so much… we wanted to see if we could have a chat with the author. Sure enough, Claire North (aka Catherine Webb), was kind enough to join us on the bridge, and we really had a great time. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Check out Claire’s website: https://www.clairenorth.com/ she is a prolific, and highly talented writer, and you’ll find lots of great reading here.Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGSend us an email!Bunker 8Jack guards a secret Antarctic bunker, but unknown forces and dark mysteries await him.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySend us an email!

In this episode we discuss our book of the month, Recursion by best selling author, Blake Crouch. We also get into some science news, and share the other books and media that we’ve been enjoying. We have a special guest as well, so be sure to forgive us for that. Finally, as always, we have our next book of the month, which also includes a bonus graphic novel. Let’s make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGSend us an email!

In this episode of TFTB Film Club we look at Ridley Scott’s, Blade Runner! It’s not all fun and games though, it’s a dark film and so was our discussion. There is also a controversial opinion on Harrison Ford… We also name our next film of the month and apparently we are still happily stuck in the 80s. Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge.Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG#sciencefiction #bladerunner #harrisonford #wilfordbrimleySend us an email!

In this episode we cover our book of the month: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North. This book was was a critically acclaimed success, and has become a word of mouth bestseller. Be sure to add it to your Summer reading list. We also look at a study that searched for travellers from the future. So… pretty typical TFTB fun on this one, we hope you enjoy!Alright, let's make our way over to the bridge!Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at [email protected]. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook:http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website:https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: [email protected]     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGSend us an email!