Episode Details

From the earliest works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells to the best of contemporary space science fiction, Tariq and I dive deep into our favorite space si-fi across the ages! And our challenge to you for some of the most obscure titles we know.

Headlines:

• Remembering Apollo Era Legends Margaret Hamilton and Milt Windler
• Soviet Meteor 27 Satellite Breaks Up, Raising Space Debris Concerns
• Elon Musk Receives National Science Award Amid NASA Science Cuts

Main Topic: Space Science Fiction Books and Media

• Influential Childhood Sci-Fi Classics and Lesser-Known Gems
• H.G. Wells, Ray Bradbury, and the Enduring Power of Classic Novels
• Comic Books as Gateway to Space Narratives, from Star Trek to Modern Series
• Golden Age Science Fiction: Venus Sagas, Heinlein, and Asimov
• Modern Standouts: The Expanse, Jack McDevitt, Martha Wells, and Ann Leckie
• Women in Sci-Fi: Hidden Voices and Impactful Authors
• Sci-Fi Landmarks: War of the Worlds' Grover's Mill Monument and Other Cultural Footprints

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

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