Episode 16: Ancillary Justice - Ship Protecc, Ship Attacc
This month we discuss Ancillary Justice, winner of the 2014 Hugo for best novel, and the first book in Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch trilogy. It's got sentient ships, zombie soldiers, tons of tea, and no he/him pronouns, which threatens a lot of men on Goodreads, apparently!
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23: A Lot of Foreshadowing
John thinks that arguments should be more nuanced, Alison disagrees in every conceivable way, and Liz summarises.
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45: A Fistful of Dongles
John, Alison, and guest Marguerite Smith are live from Novacon 50!
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Content warnings this episode: women’s body shapes (we are very positive about all body shape...
Let‘s Read the 2021 Hugo Award Nominees for Best Novel!
Maybe you know about the Hugo Awards. Maybe you don't. But I'm going to try to read the 2021 nominees for Best Novel before they're handing out on Dec. 18. Read with me, and cast your very unofficial vote for your favorite!
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35: It's Coming Home
John likes carrot cake, Alison is not resigning, and Liz is coming home.
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36: Worldcon Fire Service
John is wrong, Alison is putting out fires, and Liz is in lockdown.
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118: DisCon III
In this episode, the Cosmologist recounts his trip to DisCon III to Professor Mouse. [Social Media]Email: isthisjustbad@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/isthisjustbadInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/isthisjustbad/Bucky Bear's IG: https://www.instagram.com/sgtbuckybearMad Moll's IG: http...
48: The Things You Nominate Are All Extremely Unpopular
John and Alison are watching cutting-edge TV, and Liz is hungry.
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Content warnings this episode: genocide (chapter 2); war and defence contracting (chapter 4)
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450. Looking Back, Moving Forward (2022)
Great experiences, bonkers good literature, and media wonders, oh my! Shaun Duke, Brandon O’Brien, Iori Kusano, and Paul Weimer open up 2022 with a look back at what brought us joy in 2021 and a look forward to the things we’re excited about in 2022. Plus, we give a quick look into what to expect...
58: Oh No! Really? Pancakes
John has a paper cut, Alison feels seen, and Liz is cheating on her homework.
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Content warnings this episode: racism and sexism (chapter 6)
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