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Cosmos In The Cosmos
by Catherine
"Cosmos In the Cosmos" is a captivating podcast where mixology intersects with Hugo award-winning sci-fi literature. Hosted by Catherine, each episode she partners with a guest to explore sci-fi novels from the 1950s to the present day. Together, they traverse the genre's evolution, offering insightful book reviews alongside crafty, themed cocktails. Join the journey through time and space, where literature and libations collide for a uniquely entertaining adventure on "Cosmos In the Cosmos."
Episodes
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The Lies of Locke Lamora: A Heist for the Ages
Join Catherine and Kira as they discuss The Lies of Locke Lamora, the first of the Gentleman Bastards Series. They discuss what a good flashback sequence looks like, injecting whimsy into such a dark setting, and most importantly if Scott Lynch will ever actually finish this series.
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Leviathan Wakes: Kirk and Sam Spade Walk Into a Bar
Join host Catherine and Paul as they embark upon the start of the expanse series. They discuss the benefits of beer based cocktails, when it is acceptable to shoot someone in the head, and why Middle futures are so fun to read.
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Spread Me: Exactly What it Sounds Like
Join Host Catherine and Aleksei in the In Betweens as they discuss Spread Me, Sarah Gailey's take on the Thing. Yes, it is as horny as it sounds.
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Project Hail Mary: A Buddy Cop Movie But In Space!
Join Catherine and Kira as they do a surprise discussion of Project Hail Mary, in honor of the movie. They discuss the differences between the film and the book, why Andy Weir's characters seem to possess zero friends, and what a world free of governmental bureaucracy would look like. Oh and Rocky!
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Dreamsnake: The Vaccinating Hero
Join host Catherine and her friend Patrick as they discuss Dreamsnake, the final Hugo of the 1970's. Together they talk through women's roles in early sci-fi, the value of a fully developed world, and what a wandering hero character usually brings to a scene.
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Gateway: A Guide to Convincing Your Child that the Life of An Astronaut is Not For Them
Join host Catherine and her guest Kira as they discuss Gateway, Frederik Pohl's one and only win. Throughout this episode they discuss the downsides of space travel, the legitimacy of Freud, and what constitutes healthy love.
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Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang: A Genetic Future
Sorry for the incredibly long wait between episodes! I got a new job that has taken much of my time. Aleksei was on this time and we discussed what a cloned future might look like for humanity, the different ways one expresses love, and the miraculous beauty of M. C. Escher's Eyebrows.
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The Forever War: Lost in Time
Join host Catherine and her guest Cain as they discuss what a galactic war might look like, the historical surroundings of sci-fi writing during the Vietnam War, and what technological advancement really looks like.
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The Dispossessed: One Possible Future
Join host Catherine and her guest Molly as they examine the Dispossessed by Ursula K. Leguin, her second Hugo winning novel. They talk about what an anarchical society looks like in this book, and how that might relate to our current world.
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Rendezvous with Rama: A Trip Through the Stars
Join host Catherine and her guest Aleksei as they discuss Rendezvous with Rama. They talk through the livability of Mercury, the usefulness of space bikes, and the life of having two children named Junior.
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The Gods Themselves: The Supremacy of Physicists
In this episode, Catherine and Paul discuss The Gods Themselves, Asimov's first Hugo win. They talk about the joys of being born during the Russian Revolution, their ideal moon culture, and why Asimov's science fiction has proved so enduring.
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To your Scattered Bodies Go: Just Around the Riverbend
Host Catherine and her guest Miguel discussed the third book of the 1970s, To Your Scattered Bodies Go. They talked about placing historical figures into fiction, how fast one can learn a new language, and what it means to put a self insert character in your books.
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Ringworld: The Luck of Slavery
Host Catherine and returning guest Aleksei read Ringworld and discuss why anyone would ever drink carrot juice, the clash between real science and fantasy ideas in science fiction, and what life might be like for someone incredibly lucky.
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Into the Unknown: The Left Hand of Darkness
Catherine welcomes on a new guest, her cousin Luke to discuss the Left Hand of Darkness, the first win for Ursula K. Le Guin, one of the greatest sci-fi writers ever. They discuss what it would mean to live on a world without clear genders, if technology equals progress, and what it entails to...
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Grasshopper Jungle: Further Proof that Iowa Should be Avoided at All Costs
Join Catherine and Kyle as they discuss Grasshopper Jungle. They talk about the difficulties of being a teenager, the usefulness of repetition in writing, and what is the real liklihood of creating a monster from experimenting with corn.
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Milliways: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
In the third in-between episode, Cain joins Aleksei and Catherine to discuss the Restaurant at the End of the Universe just is case any listeners were feeling a bit peckish. This book follows one of the great novels of sci-fi and though it may not quite live up to it's prequel, this book is still...
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A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Coming to you from a Mostly Harmless Planet
The In-betweens continue with a classic. Amazingly, the Hitchhiker's guide to the Galaxy did not win a Hugo, so Aleksei selected it. Catherine and Aleksei talk about the future of artificial intelligence, sci-fi where the Earth is destroyed, and of course, what question would prompt the answer…
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Altered Carbon: Beyond Mere Flesh
In the first episode of the In-Betweens, Catherine and her guest Paul discuss a classic instant bestseller, Altered Carbon. They talk about the price of immortality, what it means when a book's plot is less important than the ambiance, and the origin of the Patchwork Man.
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Annihilation: The Language of Ghost Birds
Happy Halloween everyone! Join Catherine and her guest Matthew for a special Halloween episode about Jeff VanderMeer's book Annihilation. They discuss what it means to live in a place where no one has a name, how an environment can change who you are, and of course what it means to be a dolphin...
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Surviving the Swarm that is Humanity: Stand on Zanzibar
It is the final episode of the 1960s! Join Catherine and her returning guest Kyle as they discuss the absurdity of Stand on Zanzibar. They talk about John Brunner's distinctive style of writing chapters where every sentence is about a different character, the possibilities of a sci-fi world where...
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Godhood is but a Name
The best sci-fi explores the possibilities of what our universe could look like in the future. Join Catherine and her returning guest Aleksei as they discuss one of these books that holds the genre to a high standard, Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny. They enter a world where people live for…
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There's No Such Thing As A Free Lunch
Catherine meets up with returning guest Paul to bid a final farewell to Robert Heinlein through reading The Moon is a Harsh Mistress. They discuss Libertarianism, Heinlein's sexism, and his love of self-insert characters.
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Call Me Conrad: The Reluctant Immortal
Host Catherine and her guest Rowan discuss Call Me Conrad, Roger Zelazny's first Hugo win. They talk about the endless Greek myth references, the strange blue aliens who have essentially turned Earth into a museum, and what to do with a book that seems more interested in side stories than any…
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A Love Called Exile
Catherine and her guest Ella meet up for the second Pride episode to discuss Arkady Martine's A Memory Called Empire. They talk about what it means to love a country that is not yours, the future of the Google Glasses technology, and whether a culture in love with poetry could ever truly conquer...
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Time-Traveling Love: Exploring 'This Is How You Lose the Time War'
Join host Catherine and guest Kyle in the first episode of Pride Month! They discuss this novella's beautiful prose, the adorable love between Red and Blue, and why there are so few sci-fi romance novels.
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The Wandering Planet (That happens to be full of Sexy Cats)
Catherine and Liam explore the wild world of Fritz Leiber's "The Wanderer." They dissect the strangely sexualized cat aliens and other peculiarities of the plot. Plus, they sip and rate two ChatGPT-crafted mocktails inspired by the book. Tune in for literary analysis, mixed drinks, and laughs! If...
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Villeneuve's Dune Part 2: The Revolution Cometh
Host Catherine and guests Natalie and Julian come together to discuss if Villeneuve's newest movie actually lives up to the hype. They discuss Zendaya's different portrayal of Chani, the breathtaking beauty of the film, and why Villeneuve insists on maintaining he hates dialogue.
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Diving into Dune: Lynch vs. Villeneuve- Part 2
Together, host Catherine and her friends Simon and Harriet finish their conversation about David Lynch's Dune and Villeneuve's Dune Part 1. They discuss the director's different styles, how some characters are portrayed so variably, the mysterious pug that infiltrated the Lynch film, and what...
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Diving into Dune: Lynch vs. Villeneuve - Part 1
Join host Catherine and her friends Simon and Harriet on an epic journey through the sands of Arrakis as they compare and contrast two cinematic visions of Frank Herbert's "Dune." In this thrilling episode, the trio delves deep into the world of science fiction cinema, exploring the David Lynch...
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Dune Messiah: The Empire Rises
Within this episode, host Catherine and her guest Simon continue their discussion of the Dune books. They talk about the empire that Paul has built in Dune Messiah, if he and Alia successfully built the world they wanted, and what it means to have the power to see the future so completely.
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Shifting Sands: A Journey Through Dune
Join Catherine and Simon on a captivating journey through the sands of Arrakis as they unravel the layers of Frank Herbert's masterpiece, "Dune." In this episode, the dynamic duo delves deep into the novel's analogy for the Middle East, dissecting its political and environmental themes. Prepare…
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Pastoral Portals: Way Station's Rural Charms
Join host Catherine in this captivating episode as shes dives into the timeless world of Clifford Simak's "Way Station" with her special guest, Natalie. This full pastoral science fiction masterpiece takes you on a journey through rural America, offering a unique lens into the heart of small-town...
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Forks, Fangs, and First Loves: Unraveling Twilight's Charms
Join host Catherine and special guest Natalie on a whimsical Valentine's Day podcast episode as they enter the enchanting world of Twilight. Unravel the mysteries behind Stephenie Meyer's dream-inspired masterpiece, giggle at the absurdness of it all, and ponder the intriguing question: are all...
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Unveiling Alternate Realities: The Man in the High Castle Series- Part 2
Join your host, Catherine, alongside special guest Cara, as they delve into the conclusion of their exploration of "The Man in the High Castle" series. In this episode, the dynamic duo wraps up their insightful conversation, offering intriguing perspectives on characters like Tagomi, Juliana, and...
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Unveiling Alternate Realities: The Man in the High Castle Series - Part 1 with Cara
In this gripping episode, join host Catherine and special guest, my older sister Cara, for the first part of the deep dive into 'The Man in the High Castle' series. From dissecting all four seasons to exploring the deviations from the book, they unravel the show's skill in crafting morally...
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The Big Time
This episode discusses the Big Time, one of the first sci-fi books to discuss time travel. Catherine and her guest Sarah talk about how time travel literature has changed over time, and how one makes a good mystery in a book.
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They'd Rather Be Right
Within this episode Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss They'd Rather Be Right, one of the most controversial Hugo wins of all time and the inherent sexism within early sci-fi. We also discuss how computers were viewed in the past and how sci-fi has advanced along with actual technology.
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The Demolished Man
Within this episode, Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss the Demolished Man (the first ever book to win a Hugo), what are the origins of the sci-fi award, and how the genre has changed over the decades.
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Reimagining History: The Man in the High Castle
In the latest episode, join host Catherine and the wonderful guest Sammy as they journey into Philip K. Dick's alternate reality Hugo winner, The Man in the High Castle, which takes readers to a Japanese-ruled San Francisco, a world where the Allies lost World War II. Tune in as they unravel the...
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Cocktails, Critiques, and a Cult: 'Stranger in a Strange Land'
In our latest episode, Catherine and special guest Aleksei embark on an exploration of Robert Heinlein's sci-fi classic, "Stranger in a Strange Land." Join us as we dissect Heinlein's narrative quirks, discussing his often-criticized portrayal of female characters and the unexpected twists that...
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A Deeper Dive into A Canticle for Leibowitz
In this bonus episode, Catherine is joined by her friend Charlie for an extended exploration of "A Canticle for Leibowitz." Return to the pages of this classic 1959 novel, as Charlie shares his thoughts on the book's right-to-life arguments and its exploration of apocalyptic Catholicism. If you...
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Unraveling A Canticle for Leibowitz: Fallout, Faith, and Buzzards
In this episode, join host Catherine and special guest Paul as we delve into the Hugo Award-winning novel of 1962, "A Canticle for Leibowitz." Sipping on two distinctive cocktails - an Irish ale and a Death in the Afternoon - we explore Walter M. Miller Jr.'s darkly witty writing, the profound...
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Exploring Starship Troopers: From Pages to Pixels
In this episode, join us as we dive into the sci-fi classic that won the Hugo Award in 1961, Robert Heinlein's "Starship Troopers." Hosted by Catherine, and joined by special guest Sam, we embark on a thrilling journey comparing the experience of reading the novel with watching the iconic movie...
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Dianetics
Continuing our in-between episodes, we will be discussing Dianetics, L. Ron Hubbard's first book that would lead him to founding scientology. Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss L. Ron Hubbard's history and the start of scientology. We also consider the danger of cults, the language that leads...
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Player Piano
Welcome to the Inbetween episodes! In this episode Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss Player Piano, a sci-fi book that we felt deserving of praise even though it sadly never won a Hugo. We talk about Vonnegut's classic dark humor writing, and his problems with our modern society that he...
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A Case of Conscience
In this episode Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss A Case of Conscience, an early sci-fi book that explores how a catholic priest would react to extraterrestrial life. We also talk about the role of religion in sci-fi, why sci-fi authors so often focus on the Catholic church, and the nature of...
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Double Star
In this episode Catherine and her guest Sarah discuss Double Star, which is the first Hugo win of Robert Heinlein, who has won more Hugos than any other author to date. We talk about what makes a book enjoyable, and why early sci fi books often simply don't match up to modern standards.
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The Pilot
Cosmos In the Cosmos is a podcast about cocktails and Hugo award winning sci-fi books. Every other week, host Catherine mixes a new book themed cocktail and reviews a sci-fi book, with a special guest. This first episode features Sarah. Tune in to learn about sci-fi from the 50's to the modern…
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"Cosmos In the Cosmos" is a captivating podcast where mixology intersects with Hugo award-winning sci-fi literature. Hosted by Catherine, each episode she partners with a guest to explore sci-fi novels from the 1950s to the present day. Together, they traverse the genre's evolution, offering insightful book reviews alongside crafty, themed cocktails. Join the journey through time and space, where literature and libations collide for a uniquely entertaining adventure on "Cosmos In the Cosmos."
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