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Scifi Sidebar
by Signifying Nothing Network
Scifi Sidebar is the show where Peter and CC discuss one of their favorite things, Scifi books! They discuss the morals, science, philosophy, and anything else that pops into their stream of consciousness. After they rant for a while about these books, they come back later after researching what real world experts have to say about them! Join them every month as they dive into the rich world of Science Fiction.
Episodes
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Episode 52: Abaddon's Gate
Episode Notes In this episode, we return to the rich world of The Expanse. We discuss such topics as the issue of racism that doesn't involve skin color, the nature of power in a fractured race, and the true crimes of Amazon. Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check out our…
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Episode 51: Morningstar
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter return to one of the the creations of Pierce Brown in Morningstar. In this book we get to see Darrow weighed down by the dreams and fear of his people and he is faced with the decision of what kind of world will be left when his war is done. Find out…
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Episode 50: A Closed and Common Orbit
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter return to the Wayfarer Trilogy with book two, a Closed and Common Orbit. They discuss such topics as institutional bigotry, the nature of AI rights, and how a society could live knowing their neighbors are monsters! Find out more at...
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Episode 49: The Last Emperox
Episode Notes In this episode, we cover topics such as Kiva's realization that the extremely wealthy are freeloaders on society, whether or not releasing the Rupture Data would spark a nuclear arms race, and much much more! Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check out our…
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Episode 48: Baru Cormorant
Episode Notes In this episode, we delve into the wild world of Baru from her home Island to the frigid North, all while playing Falcrest's game. We compare the Empire of Masks to notable countries such as Nazi Germany and the United States. Come along with us into the closest fantasy book we've...
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Episode 47: Heaven's River
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter discuss so many topics they went way over time! What else is new? We discuss topics from Replicative Drift to Megastructures, to AI Philosophy. It's a weird month. Also we're sorry, Dan Alderson. Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check...
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Episode 46: Bladerunner
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter finally succumb to peer pressure and watch the two Bladerunner feature films! Join them as they discuss such things as the nature of the human soul and how Lt Joshi sees K as her one black friend. Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check...
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Episode 45: A Brave New World
Episode Notes In this Episode, CC and Peter take on their greatest challenge yet, and fall on their faces in style. Join us as we discuss one of the most discussed books of the modern era, A Brave New World. Don't worry, we try to avoid the racism since we're so unequipped to handle it. Find out...
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Episode 44: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing etc
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter dive into the fantastic mind of Hank Green in this double feature episode on An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor in this ridiculously long return episode! We talk about everything from the dangers of social media to the...
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Episode 43: Old Man's War
Episode Notes In this episode, we return to one of our favorite authors with one of his early works. We talk about things like the role of digital assistants and AI, the reality of consciousness (yes again), the current and future state of genetic/body modifications, and more! Support Scifi…
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Episode 42: A Canticle for Leibowitz
Episode Notes In this episode, we visit the nuclear wasteland of the Abbey of Albertian Order of Leibowitz Monks as they serve their purpose to gather knowledge until mankind is ready for it again. We discuss topics like the cyclical destruction of mankind, the inevitable growth and conflict of...
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Episode 41: Xenocide
Episode Notes In this episode we go way over our time while we discuss the nature of the soul, the origins and motivations of free will, and why the Descolada isn't a virus! Join us! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more at...
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Episode 40: The Emperor's Blades
Episode Notes In this episode. we celebrate the second full yeah of Scifi Sidebar! We continue the tradition of high fantasy books and dive into the Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne. Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast…
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Episode 39: Left Hand of Darkness
Episode Notes In this episode, we dive into the place gender roles play in our society and within the world of Winter, oh and some other stuff. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more at https://scifi-sidebar.pinecast.co Check...
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Episode 38 Children of Ruin
Episode Notes In this episode, we return to the strange world of Adrian Tchaikovsky's Children of Time with it's popular sequel. We talk about topics like the future of human development, the nature of intelligence, and our 2nd anniversary episode! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to their Tip...
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Episode 37: The Zombie Extravaganza
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter stroll through the ages of zombie horror with Night of the Living Dead, 28 Days Later, and Zombieland! We're both cowards so this should be interesting. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find...
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Episode 36: The Terran Privateer
Episode Notes In this episode, we dive into a much more stereotypical space opera than our previous episodes! We cover all of the sordid details of this fascinating world.\In this episode, we dive into a much more stereotypical space opera than our previous episodes! We cover all of the sordid...
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Episode 35: Caliban's War
Episode Notes In this episode, we return to the universe of James Corey's universe, The Expansse. We talk about the struggles between the greater good and personal struggles, the origins and purpose of the protomolecule, and more! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to their Tip Jar:...
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Episode 34: Ringworld
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter put the Sidebar in Scifi Sidebar! But seriously they barely talk about the ring at all. What they do talk about are space prostitutes, vintage sleep, and how rapey the 70's were! It's more fun that it sounds! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip...
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Episode 33: Consuming Fire
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter revisit one of their favorite book trilogies! In Consuming Fire we delve into the politics of Cardenia's rule and her dealings with the Church. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more…
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Episode 32: Sphere
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter continue a time honored tradition of ignoring the plot and talking about whatever they want! Join us as we discuss the nature of aliens in media, and not much else. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar:...
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Episode 31: Second Foundation and Foundation's Edge
Episode Notes In this episode, Peter and CC tackle the Foundation series once again and take on books two and three of the series! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more on the Scifi Sidebar website. Check out our podcasting…
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Episode 30: The Muderbot Diaries
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter go on a journey of self discovery and mild depression with the little SecUnit that could, Murderbot. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more on the Scifi Sidebar website. Check out our...
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PSA 26 March 2019
Episode Notes Due to CC's imminent death (mild cold) we're pushing back this episode to April 1st. Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more on the Scifi Sidebar website. Check out our podcasting host, Pinecast. Start your own...
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Episode 29: A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter jump into this instant classic and are immediately swept up in the rich world and engaging characters!vagr Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more on the Scifi Sidebar website. Check…
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Episode 28: Timeline
Episode Notes In this episode, Peter and CC fly back in time with Michael Crichton's classic novel, Timeline. This book has it all, knights, violence, quantum "science", and much much more! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more...
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Episode 27: Golden Son
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter dive back into one of their all time favorites, the Red Rising Trilogy. This time they're covering the renowned sequel, Golden Son by Pierce Brown Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out…
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Episode 26: Interstellar
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter dive into the 2014 blockbuster, Interstellar! Let's explore the story behind gravity and time dilation! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar Find out more on the Scifi Sidebar website. Check out…
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Episode 25 (Bonus): The Name of the Wind
Episode Notes Happy podiversary everyone! For their one year podcast anniversary CC and Peter are doing The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. "Song of Seven Sorrows" is by Merrigan, merriganmusic.com Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/scifi-sidebar...
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Episode 24: The Forever War
Episode Notes In this episode, we discuss the Forever War by Joe Haldeman. It is a tale ahead of its time, depicting a seemingly endless war full of hurt and societal pain for all to enjoy, so naturally we laugh about it! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar:...
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Episode 23: Doctor Who, A Christmas Carol
Episode Notes In this episode, CC and Peter talk about the all time cult classic, Doctor Who! We specifically cover the Christmas special, A Christmas Carol. There are scrooges, fairies, angels (sorta), and much much more! Support Scifi Sidebar by donating to the tip jar:...
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Episode 22: Speaker for the Dead
Sorry for the late post folks! We had an issue with our hosting service and our files size but we’ve dodged, ducked, dipped, dived, and dodged our way to getting this episode online and ready for you, our three fans! In this episode, CC and Peter dive back into one of their all time favorite […]
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Episode 21: Hyperion
In this episode, CC and Peter move forward a century from their last book and cover Hyperion, one of the giants of the Scifi world. This epic paints a future full of equal measures hope and despair.
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Episode 20: A Modern Prometheus (Frankenstein)
In their 20th episode, CC and Peter discuss the spookiest and first real piece of Scifi, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Victor Frankenstein is a man who created a monster and tried to hide from his choices. Join the sibling team while they dive in to discover what made Victor and his creature tick!
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Episode 16: Foundation and Empire
In this episode, Peter and CC will discuss the second book in the famous Foundation series by Isaac Asimov, Foundation and Empire. Here we discuss the dying gasps of the First Empire and the unique aberration known as the Mule!
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Episode 15: Foundation
In this episode, Peter and CC dive into the all-time Science Fiction classic from the legend of the genre, Isaac Asimov! We talk about things like the interesting gender roles, the outdated philosophy, and the impending doom of America!
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Episode 14: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
In this episode, CC and Peter dive into the blockbuster thriller, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. They talk about pressing issues like the roles of the Senate in the world stage, the moral lines of Hammond, the surprising sense of Dr. Wu, and how studly Chris Pratt as Owen is! Join us in two…
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Episode 13: Dune
In this episode, CC and Peter dive into an all time classic, Dune. Here we pursue conversations about the meaning of prophecy in Scifi and Fantasy, the sexist nature of the two greatest powers in the book, and so much more! Join us as we explore the sands of Arrakis and delve into its mysteries!
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Episode 12: 2001: A Space Odyssey
In this episode, Peter and Cc dive into an old school classic, 2001: A Space Odyssey. We discuss the amazing production quality and effects. We tackle fun questions like is Hal alive? Does he have feelings? What the hell does the ending have to do with anything? Why is Dave’s chin so chiseled?…
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Episode 11: The Singularity Trap
In this, technically on time, episode, Peter and CC discuss the newest release by the author that brought us the Bobiverse, Dennis E. Taylor, The Singularity Trap! This Book has everything a Scifi fan could want, a rich story, a charming and intelligent hero, a vague and poorly defined…
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Episode 9: Leviathan Wakes
In this episode CC and Peter go over the book that inspired the TV series The Expanse. This book has intrigue, horror, political maneuvering and much more.
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Episode 8: Red Rising
In this (belated) episode, join Peter and CC as they discuss one of their favorite books, Red Rising by Pierce Brown. This book has it all, caste systems, rebellion, love, quirky sidekicks, and much much more! Help us delve into the secrets of Red Rising with this episode of Scifi Sidebar.
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Episode 7: Rendezvous with Rama
In this episode CC and Peter go through an all-time classic, Rendezvous with Rama! This book has won numerous honors in the Scifi community and is one of the most famous examples of mid 20th century Scifi. This book follows a crew of adventurers as they intercept an object which has come from...
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Episode 6: Children of Time
In this episode, Peter and CC spend an excessive amount of time talking about a fascinating book, Children of Time! We also talk about it forever and this is our longest episode yet! It’s also almost kinda Bobiverse Part 3 for a few minutes. Enjoy!
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Episode 5.5: The Bobiverse Part 2
Welcome back! Yes, it is another hour of CC and Peter talking about the Bobiverse! Were you sad when we stopped before the Bob hate last time? Well, here it is! Bob hate and much much more this week. Remember our next book is Children of Time!
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Episode 5: The Bobiverse Part 1
In this episode. CC and Peter explore the rich and fascinating universe in the Bobiverse Trilogy. They discuss things like the nature of the soul, the potential forms extraterrestrial life may take, and their anxiety over things they did years ago! Join them on their journey through the first…
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Episode 4: Annihilation
In this episode, Peter and CC discuss a creepy, and utterly fascinating, book, Annihilation, book one of the Southern Reach Trilogy.
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Episode 3.5: Jurassic Park Part 2
In this episode of Jurassic Park we go over CC’s extensive research on the various ways to look at the philosophical mess that is one of Michael Crichton’s greatest works!
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Episode 3: Jurassic Park
This month’s Scifi Sidebar tells a tale of human folly, pride, greed, and dinosaurs. We talk about the Homer of our time, Michael Crichton! Join us as we discuss one of his greatest works, Jurassic Park.
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Episode 2: The Martian
In this episode of Scifi Sidebar, Peter and Cc explore the ins and outs of The Martian, by Andy Weir. We talk about when Mark should have died, why rescuing him was a poor plotline, and go on and on about the futility of space travel. All the topics we know our five listeners enjoy! […]
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Scifi Sidebar is the show where Peter and CC discuss one of their favorite things, Scifi books! They discuss the morals, science, philosophy, and anything else that pops into their stream of consciousness. After they rant for a while about these books, they come back later after researching what real world experts have to say about them! Join them every month as they dive into the rich world of Science Fiction.
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