Analog Solutions (episode 50)

Analog Solutions (episode 50)

Author: Phil Nichols January 9, 2025 Duration: 1:21:02

It's another one of our (made-up) time-honored traditions: reviewing a current science fiction magazine. We usually do this once a year, to keep on top of current SF trends - and also to compare & contrast current magazines with the SF magazines of the past.

Last time, we went back 50 years to review ANALOG.

This time, we're bang up-to-date (almost) with a very recent issue of the same magazine. Analog is the longest-continuously-running SF magazine, having been around under various titles since the 1930s!

What will make of Analog's longstanding reputation for "hard SF" ? How does the magazine stack up against its wholly online competitors such as Clarkesworld and Uncanny? How does it stack up against its former self?

No quiz this time, but we finish off with our usual round-up of recommendations of past/present/future science fiction.

For full shownotes, check out our blog at: 101sf.blogspot.com



Ever wondered how the robots of Isaac Asimov connect to the androids of today's TV shows, or what golden age pulp magazines can tell us about our current fascination with Mars? That's the kind of conversation you'll find on Science Fiction 101. Hosted by Phil Nichols and Colin Kuskie, this podcast digs into the genre's vast landscape, treating science fiction as a continuous conversation across decades. They move seamlessly from discussing a classic novel to analyzing a new film, all through their unique lens of past, present, and future. You'll hear deep dives into books, films, and television, where a topic like artificial intelligence might be explored through the work of Philip K. Dick one week and a modern streaming series the next. Phil, known for his work on Bradburymedia and other genre projects, and Colin, from the Take Me To Your Reader podcast, bring a genuine, conversational enthusiasm to every episode. It feels less like a lecture and more like joining two well-read friends who are eager to connect the dots across the entire spectrum of speculative fiction. For anyone who loves seeing how the old foundations shape the new frontiers, this is a thoughtful and engaging journey through the stories that imagine our world and all its possible tomorrows. Tune in to find your next favorite read or to finally understand why that classic story still matters.
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