Tales From The Bridge

Back on the bridge this week with hope, sunshine, and rainbows, are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. In Part Two of our conversation we are informed of our pending doom in the most delightful manner. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Peter's website: rifters.com Richard's...

Here at TFTB, we find ourselves talking about Science Fiction movies almost as much as we talk about Science Fiction books. So as a companion to our Book Club episodes, we are going to start a Film Club. For our first discussion, we've decided to talk about a classic; Alien (1979) . For future episodes, we're going to make it more of a challenge, and our movie selections will have to be...

Joining us on the bridge this week are fan favourites; Peter Watts and Richard K. Morgan. It’s not everyday that you get this kind of twofer, and this conversation goes there. So much so, that we had to break it into two parts. So lots of doubles happening here. Either way, here are two sci-fi authors who should be in the same room together more often. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did. Kee...

In this episode, we sit down with  Fantasy author, R.R. Virdi . We discuss The First Binding, along with his latest work. We get into comparative fiction and mythology through a South Asian lens. This takes us into language and storytelling with a South Asian frame narrative . We also discuss his latest foray into Science Fiction and the Space Opera, Shepherd of Light. Please let us know if there...

In this episode, we discuss The Three Body Problem, by Liu Cixin , and things get grim. In Science Fiction - Science Fact we also look at alien life, the Ferme paradox , and the notion of evolutionary filters that limit the longevity of civilizations - which is why they aren't calling. A new study applies all of this to Artificial Intelligence, and it's worth a listen. We'll set ali...

In this episode, we chat with Science Fiction literary icon, Robert Silverberg . Named to the Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 1999, Robert has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. A list of his writing credits would be too long to list here, but chances are excellent that you've read his work in some form.  As an alumnus of the Golden Science Fiction era, he has incredible stories to share, a...

We're excited to have Wes Ball join us on the bridge. Wes is the director of newest addition to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Wes tells us about adapting the graphic novels of David Peterson's Mouse Guard for the screen and his experience creating animated shorts that lead to his film directing career. We talk about computerized apes, regular humans...

We have somehow managed to hit 100 episodes! It's been such a fun journey, and we're going to celebrate with a feature-length show covering our favourite moments, and a few of our outstanding guests. We'll look at our favourite Science Fiction - Science Fact stories from the past 3 seasons. We have some shout-outs to our listeners who live in some pretty cool places around the world...

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Trefry , one of the writers who worked closely with the Duffer Brothers to bring Netflix's Stranger Things to the screen.  Now she has brought the Stranger Things lore to the stage with The First Shadow , now playing in London, UK, soon to be on Broadway. Kate tells us about her path to working on Stranger Things eight years ago, to writing the final epi...

In this episode, we sit down with fantasy and sci-fi author, Rebecca Thorne . We cover a lot of fun stuff and dive into topics like 'Cozy Fantasy', and her Tomes and Tea series. We also look at her 5 Sentence Method for aspiring authors ( also a great read ) and find out how she uses her ADHD as a writing superpower. She is on a book tour this spring, so be sure to check out her site to...

 On this episode of TFTB we review The Expanse - the whole series, by James S.A. Corey.   We are big fans of these novels, and the show , so if you're into the Expanse, or happen to be Expanse-curious , this is the episode for you.  We also challenge the idea that Mars is the best planetary neighbour for colonization, and circle back to Karl Schroeder's argument for Venus.  We'll al...

BH (Brian Henri) Panhuyzen has published four works of fiction a collection of short stories and three novels, along with stories in literary and speculative fiction magazines. Kevin and Tristan have a great chat with Brian about his latest novel, A Tidy Armageddon. We also talk about  anti-consumerism, his software development background, music and our fascination with the apocalypse. https://bri...

 "Do you know who the 8th Doctor was? Or how many miles it is from Hobbiton to Mordor? Join us for this interactive panel as we ask the audience fun questions of all kinds. Prizes to be handed out to the highest scoring nerds!" This episode consists of some of the highlights from our panel at Toronto Comicon 2024. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author y...

Kevin and Tristan sit down with multi-award winning author, Richard Morgan . Richard wrote the cyberpunk thriller novel, Altered Carbon , that was adapted for a series on Netflix. He talks to us about writing for Marvel, video games, and his latest novel. We also talk about Mars, punk-isms, social-politics and more. Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want...

In this episode we review The Thousand Earths , by Stephen Baxter .  This was an interesting book, but we're not in agreement on this one.  On Science Fiction - Science Fact we look at bringing loved ones back from the dead using AI .  If this sounds like a Black Mirror episode you'd be right.  We also get into the book of the month, and we've got a pretty great pick for you this mo...

Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com . You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and our website to see what is happening on The Bridge. Check out our many links: Twitter: @BridgeTales Ins...

On the show this week is science fiction legend, Joe Haldeman . If you read sci-fi, you've probably read, or at least heard of The Forever War . Perhaps the first anti-war science fiction book written by a veteran. Joe is one of the few authors to have won both the Hugo and Nebula awards, and he is also a lifetime member and past president of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America...

In this episode we look at brain hacking on ‘Science Fiction - Science Fact’, and ask the critical question: If you’re holding in a fart would you unintentionally broadcast it to the world?  We also share what else we've been reading which includes; Wise Man's Fear , The Lord of The Rings , The Nexus Trilogy , The Nature of Oaks , System Collapse , and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorro...

Joining us on the Bridge is award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker, and lecturer, Drew Hayden Taylor .  Originally from Curve Lake First Nations , in Central Ontario, Drew has spent the last two decades travelling the world and writing about it from the indigenous perspective.  In this episode, we discuss his upcoming work, and his book; Take us to your Chief , a collection of sci...

If you're working on your next novel or screenplay, this is the episode for you. This week on TFTB we sit down with  award-winning novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, Joel Fishbane .  In addition to being a celebrated author, Joel is also a story analyst who assists writers and studios in developing screenplays. Joel gives us some advice on developing a good story, on navigating the indus...

In this episode we sit down for a chat with celebrated Sci-Fi author, Dennis E. Taylor . He is probably best known for his Bobiverse Series . The books look at how uploaded consciousness, and self-replication could be used to explore interstellar space - and the risks of cryogenically freezing your brain ! We also get some hints on what Dennis is working on next, and we're excited to give you...

In this episode we introduce James , a new voice on the bridge. We discuss the book of the month, Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel . We also chat about a few other books we've been reading such as Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow , A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe , System Collapse and Rendezvous with Rama . Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an...

In this episode, Sam and Tristan sit down with Ryka Aoki to talk art, music, writing, and personal journeys. Ryka is a poet, composer, teacher, and novelist. If you enjoyed  ‘ Light From Uncommon Stars ’  you’ll be as excited as we are about this one.  ‘ Light From Uncommon Stars ’ was an Alex, and Otherwise Award winner, and a finalist for the Hugo , Locus, and Ignyte Awards. You can check out ou...

In this episode, we review Christopher Paolini's first significant foray into the Sci-fi genre: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars . We also consider what it might be like to live in an asteroid with self-replicating robot friends as company.  Strange, we know... but someone has devised a way to do it, and it's pretty cool. We also chat about what we're watching and reading if you're l...

Peter and MJ join us for another Trivia from the Bridge episode in which they are tested on their science fiction and fantasy knowledge. Many of the questions are tailored to our guests to incite interesting conversation regarding their writing and interests. Peter's website: rifters.com MJ's website: mjkuhn.com SFF Addicts Podcast on Apple , YouTube Please let us know if there is a book...