Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support" target="_blank">Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month.</a>
Fiction Science
Claim This Podcastby Alan Boyle
4.6(5 reviews)
79 episodes
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Cosmic Log's podcast from the place where science and technology intersect with science fiction and popular culture, hosted by science writer Alan Boyle and science-fiction writer Dominica Phetteplace. <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fiction-science/support" target="_blank">Become a supporter for less than (or more than) a dollar a month.</a>
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Recent Episodes
July 10, 2026
How 'Star City' reimagined the Soviet space race
<p>Cinematographer Brendan Uegama discusses how he and his teammates created a fictional world for "Star City," an Apple TV series that traces a dramatically different version of the U.S.-Soviet space race.</p>
June 12, 2026
The facts and fiction of UFO 'Disclosure Day'
<p>A podcast double-feature delves into scientific and social issues raised by the "Disclosure Day" movie. Our guests are Adam Kirsch, author of "We Want to Believe"; and Meg Charlton, author of an alien-abduction novel titled "Voyagers."</p>
May 15, 2026
Sci-fi pioneer's final novel bridges cultures
<p>Nisi Shawl discusses the genesis of "The Curve of the World," a newly published novel about an ancient odyssey from Crete to the Pacific Northwest that science-fiction pioneer Vonda N. McIntyre finished writing just before her death in 2019.</p>
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