John, Alison, and Liz discuss what they’re voting for in the Hugo Awards.
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Content warnings this episode:
- Letters of comment
- Ali Baker Brooks
- Bridget Bradshaw
- Chris Garcia
- Colette Reap
- Duncan MacGregor
- Edward Morlund
- Farah Mendlesohn
- Mike Scott
- Raj
- Hugo Awards:
- Novella
- Novelette
- Short story
- Series
- Graphic Story or Comic
- Best Related Work
- Best Dramatic Presentation (Long Form)
- Best Dramatic Presentation (Short Form)
- Fan Categories
- Picks
- John: Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor
- Alison: Cinco Paus by Michael Brough
- Liz: No pick
- Credits
- Cover art: “Worldcon Community Group Bingo Card” by Alison Scott
- Alt text: ”Octothorpe 114” is at the top, and the word ”Octothorpe” is written on a series of lottery balls. Below that, a bingo card, and below that, the words ”Worldcon Community Group Bingo Card". The items on the card are as follows:
- Can I convert pounds to Scottish money?
- Does anyone have any opinions on…?
- Do you know my Scottish cousin?
- This list is too long to read so can someone…
- Is the programme out yet?
- Can I swim in the Clyde?
- Can I visit Stonehenge for the day?
- Asks question answered in PR5
- Does Glasgow Zoo have live haggis?
- Volunteering is the best way to have fun
- What’s with all the armadillos?
- Shouldn’t the subway be a Digital Orange now?
- Free!
- Is the con organising an aurora viewing?
- Is it too late to get on the programme?
- Will Nessie be doing a signing?
- Mention of Glasgow, England
- Can anyone go to the Hugo Awards?
- Why don’t we do this the way we did in 1956?
- Can I fly from Glasgow to Edinburgh?
- Will there be any authors there?
- Can I bring my Emotional Support Moose?
- Are tartan and/or kilts compulsory?
- What I reckon…
- Mention of deep-fried Mars Bar
- Alt text: ”Octothorpe 114” is at the top, and the word ”Octothorpe” is written on a series of lottery balls. Below that, a bingo card, and below that, the words ”Worldcon Community Group Bingo Card". The items on the card are as follows:
- Theme music: “Fanfare for Space” by Kevin MacLeod (CC BY 4.0)
- Cover art: “Worldcon Community Group Bingo Card” by Alison Scott
