Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

About Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

Lex Out Loud is a podcast for writers, readers and all lovers of speculative fiction. I’m writing my third novel, and I’m taking you along for the journey. Whether you’re a writer or game master, or you’re just curious about the creative writing process, this show is for you! I discuss my writing process, and I share the insights I learn, as my experience grows.

Publisher

Lex Starwalker

Category

arts · fiction · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Dec 2020

Latest episode

19 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Murderbot, The Vampire Lestat, and Silo | LOL 104

   Today’s a smorgasbord of topics. I share something very important I learned from Martha Wells at a Q&A recently. I talk about how awesome Silo and The Vampire Lestat (aka Interview with the Vampire Season 3) are. I also share why I think Interview with the Vampire did the whole adapting a book to the screen right and The Wheel of Time did it wrong. Finally, Strange New Worlds is awesome, and Starfleet Academy’s a good show too. Come at me! I also give an update on my progress on the second draft of Citizen Zero.

2. 

   6 May 2026

   Comparing the Culture's Contact with the Prime Directive from Star Trek | LOL 103

   In this episode I compare and contrast the Culture’s Contact organization with the Federation from Star Trek. Specifically, I look at how Contact approaches other, less advanced civilizations and compare that to the Prime Directive. Spoiler: It’s almost completely the opposite approach. I’ll tell you why, as we explore this topic together.

3. 

   28 Apr 2026

   I Finished the First Draft! | LOL 102

   It’s been a while since the last episode, so I bring you up to speed on what’s going in my life. I’m moving, and it sucks. I’m living in an Airbnb, which also sucks. But good news, I finished my novel, Citizen Zero. I talk a bit about how some genres, like sci-fi and fantasy, are more about the story’s setting, while other genres, like thrillers, mysteries, and horror, are more about the story’s plot. As a reader and a writer, I especially like stories that combine a “setting” genre with a “plot” genre.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

326,832

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 73 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

81

Contact Lex Out Loud: Writing Science Fiction

Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.