Science Fiction book podcast for nerds and geeks who like to read. Co-hosted by Gen-X spouses, Kandas & Shane Rodarte. Each episode features a thoughtful discussion around one work of speculative fiction.
Sci-Fi Book Pod
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Science Fiction book podcast for nerds and geeks who like to read. Co-hosted by Gen-X spouses, Kandas & Shane Rodarte. Each episode features a thoughtful discussion around one work of speculative fiction.
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6/12/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 2, 2026
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo featuring Julianna Coughlin (book discussion)
Imagine the most important person in your life is kidnapped by your arch nemesis—what lengths would you go to to save them? That’s the heart of Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, and in this episode of Sci‑Fi Book Pod, Space Admiral Kandas and Space Cadet Shane welcome back runner, podcaster, and Grishaverse superfan Julianna Coughlin to break it all down. We dig into how Crooked Kingdom completes the Six of Crows duology, why this heist crew of misfits works so well together, and how the book lands (or doesn’t) its ending—especially when it comes to Matthias and his redemption arc. Julianna walks us through where Crooked Kingdom fits inside the larger Grishaverse timeline, including Shadow and Bone, King of Scars, and Rule of Wolves, and whether you really need to read all seven books to enjoy this duology. We also talk about Nina’s evolving story, the introduction of characters like Hanne, Nikolai, and Zoya, and why representation—including a transgender character—matters in epic fantasy worlds. Shane connects the Crows to other “misfit toy” ensembles like Star Wars and Firefly, while Kandas riffs on why weird, outlier characters (and people) are often the ones who actually change the world—for better or worse. If you love found family, morally gray heists, and clever plans that somehow come together against impossible odds, this conversation is for you. Spoilers abound, so read Crooked Kingdom first if you care about staying unspoiled—and then come geek out with us. Purchase Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo Amazon: https://amzn.to/4aZsnbW Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/111345/9781250076977/ We may earn a small commission when you use our link to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting indie podcasting. Listen to our discussion about Six of Crows: https://scifibookpod.substack.com/p/six-of-crows-by-leigh-bardugo-featuring-83e Also mentioned: Outlander series and short stories: https://amzn.to/4eY3DlG We Are All Weird by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/4eY3DlG Avatar: The Last Airbender: https://amzn.to/4v6RqAY Subscribe to Sci‑Fi Book Pod for more deep‑dive, spoiler‑friendly book chats, and let us know: Which Crow is YOUR favorite, and are you continuing deeper into the Grishaverse after Crooked Kingdom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 4, 2026
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo featuring Julianna Coughlin (Book Discussion)
Kaz Brekker didn't survive the Barrel by being nice. His morally gray character is exactly what makes Six of Crows so hard to put down. In this episode of Sci-Fi Book Pod, visiting dignitary Juliana Coughlin (host of Runna Podcast and Into the Fold) picked this one for us, and she came ready to talk. We dig into what makes this heist fantasy so different from your typical chosen-one story, why the found family dynamic hits harder when every character is morally compromised, and how Leigh Bardugo built one of the most compelling casts in the Grishaverse. We also get into the TV adaptation. We share our thoughts on whether the casting of Shadow and Bone did justice to these characters. Sci-Fi Book Pod curates groovy people and groovy books. Our visiting dignitaries choose the book, we all read it, and then share our honest takes. Just nerds and geeks who like to read. If you love the Grishaverse, heist fantasy, or morally gray characters doing morally gray things, pull up a chair. Our Visiting Dignitary Runna Podcast: @runnahpodcast Into the Fold Podcast: @intothefoldpodcast Grab the Book Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RZLmfO Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/111345/9781250076960 We may earn a small commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting indie podcasting. Subscribe & Listen YouTube: https://youtube.com/@scifibookpod Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify: Spotify Website: https://scifibookpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 7, 2026
Agency by William Gibson | AI, Alternate Timelines & Cyberpunk Futures
Imagine having the power to change an alternate timeline — without touching your own. Today on Sci-Fi Book Pod, Space Admiral Kandas and Space Cadet Shane 2nd Class dive into Agency by William Gibson with a very special visiting dignitary: award-winning audiobook narrator Paul Heitsch, the voice behind countless beloved sci-fi titles. We unpack Gibson's brilliant "stub" timeline concept, the ethics of manipulating alternate realities, and what it means for an AI to have true agency — especially when that AI is Eunice, a fully sentient, military-developed intelligence with no off switch and the ability to move money, hire people, and reshape the world in real time. We also explore the post-apocalyptic Jackpot, the cyberpunk aesthetics of Gibson's near future, and how Agency connects to its companion novel The Peripheral without being a sequel. Get the Book: Amazon (affiliate) Bookshop.org (affiliate) More Paul Heitsch: Website Amazon Author Page Hear Kandas's Gratitude Geek interview with Paul on solopreneur second acts Also Mentioned: The Peripheral by William Gibson (affiliate) Ghost in the Shell (anime) Person of Interest (TV series) Joshua Dalzelle's Omega Force & Black Fleet series — hear Kandas's interview with Joshua Sci-Fi Book Pod is hosted by Gen X spouses Kandas and Shane Rodarte, bringing sci-fi books to life one discussion at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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