SF Signal Podcast

The mp3 audio companion to sfsignal.com, where we interview notables in the field of speculative fiction and say incredibly intelligent things. Mostly. Usually. OK, accidentally.

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Episodes

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 322): Jody Lynn Nye, Ramon Terrell and Josh Vogt on WordFire Press and Publishing

In episode 322 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Jody Lynn Nye , Ramon ‘RJ’ Terrell , and Josh Vogt , to talk about Kevin J Anderson and Rebecca Moesta’s WordFire Press , traditional, hybrid, self and legacy publishing, connecting with new readers, going to conventions, The Tower of Nerd (see photos below the cut), the co-op author publishing model, and their new and upcoming books. The Panel & Links: Jody Lynn Nye Ramon ‘RJ’ Terrell Josh Vogt WordFire Press Patrick Hester © 2016...

Mar 28, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 321): Carol Berg, Warren Hammond and Evangeline Denmark talk the upcoming Pikes Peak Writers Conference

In episode 321 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Carol Berg , Warren Hammond , and Evangeline Denmark , to discuss their books, Ash and Silver, Tides of Maritinia, and Curio, plus their upcoming appearances at the Pikes Peak Writers Conference in April. The Panel & Links: Carol Berg Warren Hammond Evangeline Denmark Pikes Peak Writers Conference Patrick Hester © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/iy0ltrya3oq3pj7y6zpz3g7ea69...

Feb 08, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 320): Talking About The Expanse – Books and TV Show

In episode 320 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Django Wexler , Stina Leicht , Sarah Chorn , Scott Cupp , and Derek Austin Johnson , to discuss James S.A. Corey’s books and the new television show – The Expanse. Warning: SPOILERS FOR THE BOOKS AND TV SHOW ABOUND! The Panel & Links: Django Wexler Stina Leicht Sarah Chorn Scott Cupp Derek Austin Johnson Mentioned: A Smallville Man short film Patrick Hester © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box...

Feb 01, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 319): Author Mark Oshiro on Capricon, Diversity at Conventions and Genre TV

In episode 319 of the SF Signal Podcast, Patrick Hester chats with author Mark Oshiro . Links: Mark Reads Mark Watches Mark on Twitter © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/cqjezix11yqo640bip77p2h7k3s2vddp.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 319) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Jan 25, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 318): Author Sofia Samatar

In episode 318 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats with author, Sofia Samatar . Links: Sofia Samatar Sofia on Twitter © 2016 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/vm427xjvrvrt1mey4nw19z9kq1gitccq.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 318) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Jan 18, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 317): The Obligatory “Best of 2015” Episode

In episode 317 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester hosts Gail Carriger , Delilah S. Dawson , Alvaro Zinos-Amaro , Jeff Patterson , Sarah Chorn , and John E. O. Stevens to discuss all our favorite things from 2015. Here’s a partial List of things mentioned: For the rest of the list, listen to the episode! The Panel & Links: Gail Carriger Delilah S. Dawson Alvaro Zinos-Amaro Jeff Patterson Sarah Chorn John E. O. Stevens Patrick Hester © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John An...

Jan 11, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 316): Author Edward Willett (E.C. Blake)

In episode 316 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author, Edward Willett , who also writes as E.C. Blake . Links: Edward Willett E.C. Blake Ed on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/vi5m4bz2c5vpga7iairqg616ovy5z5e0.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 316) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Jan 04, 2016

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 315): An Interview with Megan E. O’Keefe, Author of STEAL OF SKY

In episode 315 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and Writers of the Future winner, Megan E. O’Keefe . Links: Megan E. O’Keefe Megan on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/hucqa5w1qbt3f43wu55wy3hh3o11ia5y.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 315) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Dec 21, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 314): Author PJ Manney

In episode 314 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author PJ Manning . Links: PJ Manney PJ on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/gttfpzr8f4mv9rge9yk4kdmo1uq188kz.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 314) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Dec 14, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 313): Author and Editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt

In episode 313 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and editor Bryan Thomas Schmidt . Links: Bryan Thomas Schmidt Bryan on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/4rcf5yrbc9yaplgdcqbqylnyi26cb0zz.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 313) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Dec 07, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 312): An Interview with Author Cassandra Rose Clarke

In episode 312 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Cassandra Rose Clarke . Links: Cassandra Rose Clarke Cassandra on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/ukt6d9obif531p9wl41g8cw1cx3qq8qj.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 312) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Nov 30, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 311): Author and Editor James L. Sutter

In episode 311 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and editor James L. Sutter . Links: James L. Sutter James on Twitter Pathfinder Tales © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/2kwwxodqo6jgv1lhyzy5l90sh404njv0.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Nov 23, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310): Author Robert L. Slater

In episode 310 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Robert L. Slater . Links: Robert L. Slater Robert on Twitter © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/j8t3zz6okmn5v4mkjzaay8squw23ahd3.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 310) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Nov 09, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 309): Author and Podcaster Timothy C. Ward

In episode 309 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author and podcaster Timothy C. Ward . Links: Timothy C. Ward Tim on Twitter Adventures in SciFi Publishing © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/islszuj3hf2y49prv893csvrhq7ex6kk.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 309) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment below!...

Nov 05, 2015

The SF Signal Podcast (Episode 308): An Interview with Author Beth Cato

In episode 308 of the SF Signal Podcast Patrick Hester chats at the 73rd WorldCon in Spokane with author Beth Cato , who is from the San Joaquin Valley and, therefore, super-awesome. Links: Beth Cato Beth on Twitter Kirby Krackle (mentioned in the podcast) © 2015 SFSignal.com Featuring original music by John Anealio http://app.box.com/shared/static/7xardjwl7zo41npban0lk27v1kh043a9.mp3 Download The Hugo Award Winning SF Signal Podcast (Episode 308) Tell us what you think – leave us a comment belo...

Nov 02, 2015

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