The Military Science Fiction Podcast

A member of the Discord asked how we transitioned from the military to writing Military Science Fiction. We tackle the question and talk about some of the challenges of writing while serving and working later jobs that might not take kindly to "writers." Thanks for hanging out with us! _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James...

Drone technology is advancing so quickly in the present day that it can be difficult to imagine how it will affect future combat. Do drones make for interesting stories? We talk about how great military science fiction uses drones, and their impact on future warfare. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every W...

With advanced technology, will there still be a need for war? If war is a force that gives us meaning, what does that look like for an advanced society? Today we discusshow humans will most likely find reasons to fight in the future. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday (mostly) Our Books: Jeffe...

Developing realistic future backdrops can be especially challenging for Military Science Fiction. With advances in technology, will war still exist? Is it really human nature? Well, that seems to be the case. We talk about what details matter, how to make everything tie together in believable ways, and the Rule of Cool. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh...

Rank can be everything in a military story. How characters use their rank to accomplish their goals can be some of the most entertaining stories to read, and increasing pressure of rank can weigh on characters as they progress. Everybody likes to read about a sergeant, close to the action, but it's hard to do generals and admirals well. Let's talk about rank. _______________ The Military Science F...

In this episode we bond over a love of Mech Warrior, Titanfall and Robotech, and discuss what it takes to make mechs work in combat, or just go with Rule of Cool. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday (mostly) Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes:...

In this episode we discuss the world building aspects of landing a force on a hostile planet. Why would you even want to do it? How far out could defenders see your approach? Why not just lob asteroids? Aliens or humans? Come hang out for some milsf nerdery.  The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jef...

A piece of the bedrock of Military Science Fiction: Aliens, the second film in the Alien franchise, started many of the tropes we love and expect today.  Haven't seen it? About FACE and watch it immediately.  The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlo...

Military Science Fiction tells the stories of war and battle, and people die in battle. What makes a great death and what makes that sacrifice feel wasted?  The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn....

What makes a relatable future military? Some military traditions transcend history, and others depend entirely on weapons systems, societies and economies. We discuss how to make a future military make sense to current day readers. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn...

Today we talk about the importance of rank in military science fiction.  The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Tell someone about the podcast or...

What makes believable Military Science Fiction? We debate hard vs soft MilSF, what throws us out of a story, and what gets us really excited when a story is right on target. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hay...

Is it space opera with military characters? Or is there something unique about a directly military story? We battle it out to reach a definition. Or not.   The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every Wednesday. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to...

Rick and James just came back from LibertyCon in Chattanooga, TN, so we're talking about attending conventions as a fan and author. We share stories and tips and tricks on getting the most out of cons. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Weekly every Wednesday. Join our Discord at https://discord.gg/Gb2sDbPe so we can nerd out...