The Science in The Fiction
This is both a science and a science fiction podcast. We dig deep into the biggest ideas in science fiction, using science to elevate the conversation about sci-fi, and sci-fi to promote science education, curiosity and vision. We talk to science fiction authors about the science in their fiction, then talk to scientists about the same topic, and catalyze conversations between the two.
The Science in The Fiction
Latest Episodes
Daniel H. Wilson with a Cherokee Perspective on Alien First Contact in 'Hole in the Sky'
Daniel H. Wilson always brings a Cherokee perspective into his work, but it’s fair to say his new book does this more than usual, pushing the techno-thriller genre into unique new territory which has been described as Techno-Traditional – infus...
Chris Beckett on American Imperialism in 'America City'
Chris Beckett returns to the show to talk about his book ‘America City’. Chris has written over 20 short stories and six novels, starting with The Holy Machine published in 2004 and including 'Dark Eden' for which he won the Arthur C. Cla...
Robert J. Sawyer and Julius Csotonyi on Sci-Fi Dinos and Paleontology - Part 2
This is the second half of Marty's conversation about paleontology with science fiction author Robert J. Sawyer and paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi. They discuss their lives and careers as people with one foot in science and the other in art...
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Robert J. Sawyer and Julius Csotonyi on Sci-Fi Dinos and Paleontology - Part 1
Science fiction author and icon Robert J. Sawyer speaks with renowned paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi about their shared love of all things paleontological. They discuss Rob’s ‘Quintaglio Ascension’, a trilogy about a species of Nanotyrannus...
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Robert J. Sawyer on Sci-Fi Dinosaurs in 'The Quintaglio Ascension'
Robert J. Sawyer returns to the show to discuss 'The Quintaglio Ascension', a trilogy composed of ‘Far-Seer’, ‘Fossil Hunter’ and ‘Foreigner’. We talk about his early writing in the 90’s, which indulged his love and passion for paleontolo...
