Josh Jennings

Josh Jennings, a science fiction author behind the short story collection *Space Tractor*, dives into the captivating world of apocalyptic themes in sci-fi. He and the host explore the contrasting tones of bleak narratives like *The Road* and hopeful tales such as *Alas, Babylon*. They discuss the human condition’s reckoning through fictional disasters, naming intriguing concepts like successor species and the cathartic appeal of dark narratives. Humor surfaces in their take on comedies like *Zombieland*, showing that laughter can also be a survival strategy amidst chaos.