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On this episode of TFTB, we'll discuss Alastair Reynolds' House of Suns. It's acid-trip science fiction, and we had a lot of fun chatting about it. On Science Fiction-Science Fact, we look at some AI news from Davos, namely that Generative AI may develop survival instincts we need to worry about.  We'll also take a look at some of the other content we're reading and watching, and, of course, we'll announce our next Book Club read.  Check out the new TFTB website here: talesfromthebridge.com Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Hugh Howey is back on The Bridge, and you’re going to enjoy this one. Naturally we have the latest on Silo as this acclaimed series heads into its third season. We get a peek at some of Hugh’s upcoming projects, which are pretty exciting. We also have an enlightening conversation on artificial intelligence, and writing vs. authoring. Ai is a pretty divisive topic right now, and a nuanced conversation can help cut through the noise. We’ve never had a chat with Hugh where we didn’t leave with a slightly new perspective, and you may as well. So! Lots to cover in this episode, let’s make our way over to The Bridge! Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

TFTB Film Club is back, and apologies in advance. Our Film Clubbers decided to review the much maligned, Jupiter Ascending from 2015. When this came out, the unfortunate reviewer assigned from The Guardian called this film “…absolute nonsense” with “…dialogue that would make George Lucas cringe.”  For reasons we can’t truly justify, we’re bringing it back. Come circle the drain with us one more time, we promise to make it fun. You can also us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Is the human race redeemable? On this episode of TFTB we dive into our book of the month; The Humans, by Matt Haig. This book serves as a fun introduction to some interesting concepts, and worth a look.  On Science Fiction-Science Fact, we have news on the development of an actual Warp drive for Faster Than Light travel. Hint: We’re closer than you think.  We also talk about what else we’re reading and watching, and it’s Kevin’s turn to pick our next book of the month. Let us know what you think! You can also us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On the latest episode of TFTB, Mike Carey joins us on the Bridge to talk about his new book, Outlaw Planet. This a very cool sci-fi western and it’s available now.  Some of our eagle-eared listeners will recall that Mike’s space opera, Infinity Gate was our book of the month a couple of episodes back. If you haven’t had a chance to read this series - we highly recommend it.  Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB, we dig into a science fiction, and cyberpunk classic. Neuromancer was written by William Gibson in 1984, and reading it now will make you appreciate just how far ahead of its time this book was. This series began a sub genre of science fiction that includes The Matrix, Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost in a Shell, among others.  We’re currently enjoying a golden age in science fiction literature, and it’s fun to see where some of the foundations for this moment came from.  We also jump on the 3I/Atlas bandwagon for some hot takes, and of course, we reveal our next book of the month! Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB Film club we’re talking all things Interstellar. Directed by Christopher Nolan and boasting an all star cast back in 2014. This is one of those films that was both extremely ambitious, and successful, which is why people are still talking about it. People are also still talking about what Matt Damon did.  Matt Damon! Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

We’re thrilled to have Claire North back on the program. The last time we spoke with Claire we were talking about her (fantastic) novel The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. During that conversation, Claire mentioned a space opera that she’d been working on, and now it’s here!  Slow Gods will be available on November 18th, and we’ve got lots to talk about. For those of you familiar with Claire’s work, it will be no surprise to learn that this is page-turner, and a fresh take on the genre. Do check it out, and let us know what you think. Learn more about the very cool things that Claire is up to here: https://www.clairenorth.com/ You can find Claire on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/clairenorth_author?igsh=ODFjcTV5eHp1Zzdy Listen to our previous interview with Claire here: https://spotify.link/9cLKWgWYOXb  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-a-sci-fi-bookclub/id1570902818?i=1000671606046 Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

This week on TFTB we leave our customary position in orbit, and land on virgin (for us) territory. Romantasy is having a moment, and we've put down our rockets to try and get in touch with our feelings. Or something. Our book of the month is A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen.  We conjured up a couple of subject matter experts to guide us through these mysterious lands of spice and smut. Thank you to Miranda and Carolynn for joining us and sharing your perspectives. This book is a bit spicy (medium), so fair warning to those that only like their spice from Arrakis. Or Kessel. We also reveal our next book of the month. You might be relieved to learn that we’re heading back to space. Cyberspace.  Discover what else Carolynn has to say about reading and writing, and get your multi-sided, multi-coloured gaming math rocks (dice!) here:  Twitch: The Karrotte (Reading & Writing stream) - https://www.twitch.tv/thekarrotte KarMoth Dice: Web - https://houseoftobes-shop.fourthwall.com/en-cad/collections/dice-by-karmoth & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karmothdice/ Learn more about Danielle Jensen - https://danielleljensen.com/ and A Fate Inked in Blood - https://danielleljensen.com/a-fate-inked-in-blood/  Let us know if there's a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode of TFTB we pay the price for sleeping through the alarms and missing our studio time. Although, it has been suggested that we may have experienced ‘lost time’ and may find an unexpected result in a future x-ray. Until then, we’ve selected a few of our favourite interview moments for your enjoyment.  Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

We’re kicking off our 5th season in style. On this episode of TFTB we sit down with Astronaut and Best Selling Author, Chris Hadfield. Among his many accomplishments he was the first Canadian to command the International Space Station, he was a Test Pilot, an Engineer, and now a tech entrepreneur. All of this experience elevates his latest novel, Final Orbit which is the third book in a series that began with the Apollo Murders. We talk about his books, and his new Podcast; Chris Hadfield on Energy. We also get a bit of life advice that might inspire you to do something big. Join us and let us know what you think!  Check out the links below to discover the many cool things that Chris has been up to. Website: https://chrishadfield.ca/ Podcast: Chris Hadfield on Energyhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/chris-hadfield-on-energy/id1823300852?i=1000715572253 Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

Take a deep dive into Her, the Spike Jonze film from 2013. We chat about the themes, performances, writing, and more. Has the concept of this AI based film become prophetic, or is the idea of AI relationships just not that science fiction anymore? Let us know what you think! Please let us know if there is a book or film that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode, we welcome Hugo Award winning author, Elizabeth Bear back to the Bridge. We dig into the latest instalment of the White Space novels, Folded Sky. We also get the latest on the long awaited sequel to Karen Memory. It’s called Angel Maker and (as of this recording), is currently available for preorder. Check the link below.  Any opportunity to chat with Elizabeth is just time well spent, and we know you’ll enjoy this one. Check out her website below, lots of cool things are happening there, and we look forward to seeing what’s next! Website: https://www.elizabethbear.com/ https://books2read.com/b/mvzzjq Pre-order https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221407331-angel-maker https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/angel-maker-karen-memory-3/c1138cc8-ef86-3723-8be3-8038401ebac7.html Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Elizabeth Bear photo credit: Sharona Jacobs Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

On this episode we discuss what might happen if the moon turned to cheese. It’s a serious question, and we use John Scalzi’s novel, ‘When the Moon Hits Your Eye’ as the foundation for our investigation. Much to learn here. We’ll also look at a unique proposal for interstellar travel on Science Fiction Science Fact, and we’ll chat about the other books and films we’ve been enjoying.  A new interstellar propulsion method: T.A.R.S. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MDM1COWJ2Hc  Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge

In this episode of Film Club, we talk about Gattaca, the debut film from director/writer Andrew Niccol. We discuss the performances, the critical reviews, and what questions we were left with after watching. We find out what film we'll be watching next, and end things off with a trivia segment. Please let us know if there is a book that you want us to review on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media or email us at [email protected]  Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge Link tree https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebridge