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Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast

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by Andrea and Elizabeth

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Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of science fiction and fantasy! From epic space operas to enchanted realms, they break down the books they've read, spilling their thoughts on plot twists, worldbuilding, and the characters they love (or love to hate). Expect lively discussions, unfiltered opinions, occasional book-related tangents, and plenty of nerdy joy as they explore the most spellbinding and mind-bending stories across the genres. So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and get ready to turn the page on a new adventure with Galaxies and Goddesses! New episodes are released bi-weekly on Thursdays! Follow & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Instagram: www.instagram.com/galaxiesandgoddesses Patreon: patreon.com/GalaxiesandGoddesses Email: galaxiesandgoddesses@gmail

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June 4, 2026

Put a Bird on It: Judging Books by Their Covers & Summer Book Bingo

<p>In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth discuss the complicated world of book covers and how first impressions shape our reading expectations. From romantasy trends and movie tie-in editions to mass market paperbacks, special editions, and social media influence, they explore whether anyone can truly avoid judging a book by its cover. Along the way, they share stories about their current reads, misleading covers, and the books they almost didn’t want to be seen reading in public. Plus, they officially kick off the Galaxies and Goddesses Summer Book Bingo.</p><p><br></p><p>00:48 Currently Reading</p><p>04:01 Book Covers as Marketing</p><p>05:19 Blind Date with a Book</p><p>07:50 Special Editions and Movie Poster Covers</p><p>13:57 Social Media Influence</p><p>18:39 Misleading Covers</p><p>22:10 Embarrassing Covers</p><p>24:27 E-readers vs Physical Books</p><p>26:30 Summer Book Bingo Kickoff</p><p><br></p><p>Books mentioned in the episode:</p><p>Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov</p><p>The Antidote by Karen Russell</p><p>Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie</p><p>The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind Prospector, and the War Out West by Amy Gamerman</p><p>Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid</p><p>The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong</p><p>On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong</p><p>The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan</p><p>The Moonday Letters by Emmi Itäranta</p><p>The Strawberry Thief by Joanne Harris</p><p>Chocolat by Joanne Harris</p><p>The Memory of Forgotten Things by Kat Zhang</p><p>Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski</p><p>Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon</p><p><br></p><p>Portlandia – “Put a Bird on It” sketch</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpIOlDhigw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpIOlDhigw</a></p><p><br></p>

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May 21, 2026

Reading Foundation in 2026: What Holds Up and What Feels Dated

<p>In this episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, Andrea and Elizabeth dive into Foundation by Isaac Asimov, one of the most influential works in classic science fiction. Together they explore the concept of psychohistory, and how the novel’s ideas about power, technology, religion, and knowledge preservation still resonate today. They also discuss what feels dated in a mid-century sci-fi classic, from communication technology to the near absence of women in positions of power, and reflect on how modern readers engage with older speculative fiction. Along the way, the conversation branches into AI, technological dependence, and why some books remain classics even when they challenge or frustrate us as readers. </p><p><br></p><p>01:01 Expectations for a Classic</p><p>03:04 Serialized Structure and Star Wars Vibes</p><p>05:48 Psychohistory and Power Politics</p><p>09:41 What Aged Poorly and Who Gets Included</p><p>14:13 Who Decides What is a Classic</p><p>17:43 Why is it a Classic</p><p>18:54 Tech Dependence And AI</p><p>29:30 Ratings And Wrap Up</p><p><br></p><p>Freakonomics Radio episode “New Technologies Always Scare Us. Is AI Any Different?”</p><p><a href="https://freakonomics.com/podcast/new-technologies-always-scare-us-is-a-i-any-different/">https://freakonomics.com/podcast/new-technologies-always-scare-us-is-a-i-any-different</a></p><p><br></p><p>The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist. 2026.</p><p><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39150120/">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39150120/</a> </p><p><br></p>

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May 7, 2026

Independent Bookstore Day Adventures in Montana

<p>On this week’s episode of Galaxies and Goddesses, join Andrea and Elizabeth as they share their Independent Bookstore Day adventures on a bookish road trip through cozy indie bookshops in Bozeman and Livingston to an unexpected stop in West Yellowstone. They talk about the bookstores they visited, books they picked up, and the unique experiences that made each shop special, from discounts and staff picks to author events and community art. Along the way, they reflect on the role independent bookstores play in supporting local communities and connecting readers. If you love bookstore crawls and hauls this episode is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>00:59 What is Independent Bookstore Day</p><p>02:17 Bozeman Bookstores &amp; Bargains</p><p>15:32 Livingston Bookstores &amp; Community Vibes</p><p>23:17 West Yellowstone</p><p>27:57 Take a Book Leave a Book Finds</p><p>28:17 Overall Vibes</p><p>29:46 Thoughts for Next Year</p><p><br></p><p>Books mentioned in this episode:</p><p>Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald</p><p>Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones</p><p>Exhalation by Ted Chiang</p><p>A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers</p><p>The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro</p><p>Shōgun by James Clavell</p><p>The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan</p><p>A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst</p><p>The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer</p><p>My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones</p><p>Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn</p>

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What is Galaxies and Goddesses: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Bookcast?

Join Andrea and Elizabeth, two book-loving besties, as they dive into the boundless worlds of science fiction and fantasy! From epic space operas to enchanted realms, they break down the books they've read, spilling their thoughts on plot twists, worldbuilding, and the characters they love (or love to hate).

Expect lively discussions, unfiltered opinions, occasional book-related tangents, and plenty of nerdy joy as they explore the most spellbinding and mind-bending stories across the genres.

So grab your favorite cozy drink, settle in, and get ready to turn the page on a new adventure with Galaxies and Goddesses! New episodes are released bi-weekly on Thursdays! Follow & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/galaxiesandgoddesses Patreon: patreon.com/GalaxiesandGoddesses Email: galaxiesandgoddesses@gmail

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This podcast updates daily.

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