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Science Fiction 101

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by Phil Nichols

4.9(13 reviews)
66 episodes
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Exploring science fiction from all angles - covering the past, the present and the future! We cover science fiction books, film, TV and other media. And we talk about classic or "golden age" SF alongside modern SF, using our "past/present/future" angles. Your hosts: Phil Nichols of the Bradburymedia website, who is also know for the Bradbury 100 podcast and the Bradbury 101 Youtube channel; and Colin Kuskie of the Take Me To Your Reader podcast. Both Phil and Colin love adapted science fiction, so you can be sure we'll always be talking about film versions of books.

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3/4/2021

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June 4, 2026

Be Vewwy Quiet, We're Hunting Hugos

<p>It&#39;s awards season again, so Colin and Phil hunt out this years short story Hugo nominees: the six best stories from the science fiction and fantasy field in the running for the prestigious award from the World Science Fiction Convention.</p><p>We also have a Hugo quiz, courtesy of friend of the show, Emmanuel, and our usual run through of recommendations of past, present and future SF.</p><p>For more information on the things in today&#39;s episode, check out the show notes at <a href="101sf.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow">101sf.blogspot.com</a> - and while you&#39;re there, consider buying us a coffee!</p>

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April 29, 2026

Scientifiction One Hundred and One (episode 65)

<p>We&#39;re back. Waaaaaayyyy back, at the birth of science fiction. Or should that be &quot;scientifiction&quot;?</p><p>We&#39;re celebrating 100 years of Amazing Stories, which was the world&#39;s first ever science fiction magazine. Join us as we romp through the magazine&#39;s debut issue from April 1926!</p><p>That historic first issue is online, so please follow along and give it a skim. Find it here: <a href="https://archive.org/details/amazing_stories_april_1926/page/n1/mode/1up" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://archive.org/details/amazing_stories_april_1926/page/n1/mode/1up</a></p><p>And check out the show notes on our website <a href="101sf.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">101sf.blogspot.com</a></p><p><br></p>

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April 2, 2026

History Mystery (episode 64)

<p>This time we react to a fascinating article from Strange Horizons, which claims that all SF writers are... historians!</p><p>You can read the article here: <a href="https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/non-fiction/why-all-science-fiction-and-fantasy-writers-are-historians/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/non-fiction/why-all-science-fiction-and-fantasy-writers-are-historians/</a></p><p>Related to this topic, we also read a delightful historical SF short story by David Brin, &quot;A Professor at Harvard&quot;. Find it here: <a href="https://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-little-sci-fi-tale-to-boost-your.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-little-sci-fi-tale-to-boost-your.html</a></p><p>We also have a fiendish quiz sent in by a listener, and our usual round-up of SF past, present and future.</p><p>For the full shownotes with links to all the items mentioned, visit our blog at <a href="101sf.blogspot.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">101sf.blogspot.com</a></p>

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What is Science Fiction 101?

Exploring science fiction from all angles - covering the past, the present and the future!

We cover science fiction books, film, TV and other media. And we talk about classic or "golden age" SF alongside modern SF, using our "past/present/future" angles.

Your hosts: Phil Nichols of the Bradburymedia website, who is also know for the Bradbury 100 podcast and the Bradbury 101 Youtube channel; and Colin Kuskie of the Take Me To Your Reader podcast. Both Phil and Colin love adapted science fiction, so you can be sure we'll always be talking about film versions of books.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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